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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1900
Page
1
Capt Rigby of Mt. Vernon is appointed president of the National Vicksburg Park Association he then withdraws to run for department commander of the G A R in Cedar Rapids Iowa March.
Indianapolis March 5 Governor James A Mount who never fully recovered from a Winter grip remains in poor health. He grew very ill last Thursday night and had a restless period though he steadied Friday night. He improved Saturday and fed well, with physicians urging him to avoid public business and rest to speed recovery.
In Marshall Illinois on March 5, Frank D. Manford of Hamilton County Ohio and Miss Irene Packer of Hazel Dell married at the Marshall House after three thwarted elopement attempts by her father. Irene, 20, and Manford, 22, faced financial trouble after a $40 hotel robbery in Casey. Br. B. Miller lent money to cover expenses for their trip to Ohio.
A united group of lines from St. Paul and Minneapolis to the Seaboard plans to raise flour freight rates. Represented roads include the St. Paul Minneapolis and Sault Ste. Marie, Chicago and Great Western, St. Paul and Duluth, Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul, Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and Wisconsin Central. P C Stohr of Chicago and Great Western confirms the move and notes long consideration of a higher schedule.
Democratic delegates backed the Citizens' Non artisan ticket led by J J Hartenbower with five Republican nominees endorsed. Only three Democrats sit on the Citizens Demoreatico slate as the drive centers on defeating incumbent Republican John MacVicar for re election.
Passenger train No 4 of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul collided with a west bound extra freight near Bagley Iowa on March 5 shortly after midnight. No lives were lost. Engineer George Herron of the fast mail remained at his post with internal injuries. Fireman John Ward jumped and broke his leg. Other train crew and passengers suffered various injuries.
Indianapolis March 5 Rev Joseph A Milburn pastor of Second Presbyterian church declines the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Wabash College. He says the honor should reflect substantial literary contribution to the church and not be given to all. Springfield March 5 Governor Tanner improving but confined to bed. Jared Mack Tanner visits Gen Harrison on the Porto Rico Bill. Harrison on the bill calls it a serious departure from right principles.
Dubuque Iowa reports the death of Archbishop John Hennessy the first archbishop of Dubuque at 74 after a final stroke. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 am with Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia delivering the eulogy. Monsignor Ryan to administer the diocese until a successor is chosen, Archbishop Kaine likely to succeed.
Mrs Catherine Wy Waite 71 plans to seek admission to the bar and, if admitted, form a Denver firm with her husband. She owns 15 000 acres in Colorado and 1 000 horses, managed by a son. She previously lived in the west with her husband and earned 42 000 from Chicago real estate in 1893.
J M Ralya of Sioux City sues Armour Co Chicago for 175000 alleging breach of a May 1899 contract to supply fresh meat at a fixed price due Sept 30 1899. Rising pork prices Aug 1899 led to Armour allegedly refusing deliveries and Ralya cites lost orders. Washington notes Senate brief session adjourned for Rep Epes Virginia death. Senator Ross Vermont opposed seating Quay and Teller criticized currency conference report. House postponed final vote on Aldrich Robbins election case and adjourned in Epes memory.
London reports Her Majesty cancels spring holiday and stays at home to show devotion to welfare of the nation. Dispatches to generals and visit to Nettley hospital endear her to the public amid war effort. In Kalamazoo Michigan, Mrs Henry F Severens dies suddenly at 61, wife of the newly appointed United States circuit court of appeals judge. survivors include Mrs J Ruggles Weld Mrs J B Balch and Miss Catherine Severens.
James Shannahan was convicted of second degree murder for the killing of Ed Callahan in his South Omaha saloon. A previous trial had acquitted him in the death of Ed Joyce. He claimed self defense as his plea.
Houghton Michigan March 5. Timo thy Harrington 26 and unmarried, whose parents live near the Kear sarge mine, attempted death by his own hand in a barn at Paul’s hotel Phoenix mine. He cut his throat with a handsaw. There is slight hope of recovery.
Nassau reports British second class cruiser Hermes off Cat Island Bahamas with a broken shaft. The vessel remains in the area as repairs are considered. The incident highlights maintenance challenges for Royal Navy ships in the Caribbean theater.
Washington March 2 The house committee on foreign affairs voted seven to five to favorably report the bill to increase the efficiency of the United States foreign service and to reorganize the consular service after a prior tie prevented action.
News from the Cape Colony reports Boer forces under Cronje retreating before British shell fire at La Buschagnes Nek near Dordrecht while General Brabant presses the attack. Casualties include six killed and eighteen wounded on the British side as fires, guns, and shifting positions shape a night of combat.
Report from Durban says Buller’s forces halted at noon then attacked Bulwana after the Boers attempted to move a large gun with a derrick. The derrick project failed, a wagon toppled in a donga, and British guns kept shelling Bulwana as storms interrupted the town. British cavalry seen as cheers rose among troops.
Iowa miners and operators reach a pact making mine run or screen basis optional for operators with one change rule. Screened coal cannot be rerated after payment and no screen may exceed seventy two square feet. Miners push for a 22 percent wage advance, which operators reject.
A cablegram from Port of Spain Venezuela says the British consul at Bolivar named Lyons has been assassinated.
Samuel Detwiler and two children perished in a house fire that razed their Fulton County Virginia residence. The loss is part of a string of large-scale incidents reported nationwide. Other noted items include a Rochester snow record, Hay-Budden anvil plant fire, and various society and industry updates.
The Associated Press reports French officials and newspapers praise the Lafayette dollar ceremony as evidence of strong US French ties. Observers note the gesture reflects broad American sympathy and compares favorably with Britain’s actions in South Africa.
A Carnival audience denounces Britain after Cronje's capitulation as crowds chant anti Anglo sentiments and attack two Englishmen in Paris. Press reaction ranges from mediation calls to blunt rejection of U S leadership with McKinley eyed as possible broker. Joliet obituaries note W E Henry death. Atkyns of Binghamton dies. Kinney shoots unidentified man in Chicago.
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