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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1900
Page
1
Special to Evening Journal reports a gas explosion at Red Ash mine entombing seventy workers. Forty bodies have been recovered and no survivors are expected.
Special to Evening Journal Iowa City March 6 Prof. L. W Andrews of the State University may lose his eyesight due to a bottle of burning acid bursting. The injury is very painful and physicians verdicts remain in doubt.
Chicago March 6 Twenty two men were injured in a collision between two Illinois Central freight trains at Junction C near Broadview Illinois. Two may die. The crash followed a broken coupling pin causing the rear train to collide with the front. Two cars burned including a day coach with thirty stockmen aboard. Names and injuries include Joseph Hobbs Marcus Louisiana internal injuries and possible death and Frank I McCall Freeport Illinois right arm broken among others.
Republicans of Marion county convened in Indianapolis on March 6 and endorsed President McKinley and the war's results. Delegate W W Thorn n sought to offer a resolution denouncing the Porto Rican tariff bill, prompting a vote to table the request. Thornton argued the motion condemned a representative who supported the tariff.
Milwaukee reports the worst blizzard of the season with eight inches of snow and heavy winds slowing street car and rail service. Trains run ten minutes to an hour late as plows keep lines open. LaCrosse records eight inches in 24 hours and a thirty degree temperature drop, delaying all trains and delaying street traffic.
Akron Ohio March 6 Rev A B Church pastor of the Universalist church argues for radical funeral reform. He proposes abandoning coffins and hearses and burying bodies in a shroud to prevent gas and odor problems and reduce expenses. He cites health concerns in crowded areas. Reports on Servia Bulgaria disputes noted as unfounded. Manitoba territory settler numbers rise by 50 000 from last year with 15 000 Americans.
The life less body of Emil Roehrig was found in A Nebinger shoe factory. He severed his wrists and cut his throat, driven by grief after his wife died in Chicago eleven months earlier. Roehrig, a fitter, had lived in the factory room and earlier threatened suicide. He searched for a razor in the dark room and finally used a second blade to nearly sever his head.
R 11 Morphy, British vice consul in St Paul, faced sharp criticism after a speech to British born residents labeling Governor Lind a "blatant politician" for Boers stance. Lind urged to complain. he declined. Morphy says he spoke as an American citizen, not as a British representative. Also, Chicago and Alton Railway plans new coal shaft near Virden to handle 150 cars daily, with Felton outlining full coal field development and secured capital.
Chicago markets show hogs 4.10 to 4.97 per pound, cattle prices to 5.90 for best, sheep 5.90 top, and East Buffalo notes follow with mixed hogs around 5.10, cattle to 5.40, and sheep to 7.90. St. Louis grain cites wheat near 69 to 72 cents, corn 33 to 38 cents, oats around 24 cents, with milling futures stable to lower.
Washington March 6 officials say US has little to do now over Germany's meat bill despite its potential to discriminate against American beef imports. Experts note long voyage prevents compliance with new intestines rules, harming US packers and prompting quiet preparations for retaliation. Manila dispatch reports 2200 troops landing near Nueva Caceres facing light opposition with casualties on the Spanish side.
William Powers testifies before the house military committee about arrests and intimidation by soldiers in Mullan and Wardner Idaho during the Coeur d'Alene labor troubles. He cites terrorized residents, armed watch, and spying, with limited outs. The note of a colored soldier under a door and cross-examination on names illustrate intimidation claims.
Washington March 6 General Otis cables a report on Luzon operations noting one American killed and sixty four Filipinos dead or wounded in recent fighting. The dispatch details ongoing military actions and casualty figures.
New York March 6 Police Magistrate Mott held Olea Nethsole Hamilton Revelle Marcus Mayer Olga Nethersole as Sapho and Theodore Mogs for trial on presenting an immoral play Sapho at Wallack's theatre. Bail fixed at 500 dollars for each.
Freeland ex convict Foote of Fenton was released after a judge quashed charges claiming the pardon terms not covered by statute. Other items note saloon injunctions in Des Moines, a boy killed by a train in Tramwood, Governor Tanner improving, a death in Cassopolis, a shooting at Peabody hotel, and various state notices.
London reports say Mafeking is to be relieved soon as the Kimberley unit moves toward the siege. General Buller’s casualty roll for Feb 14 to 27 lists 63 killed, 864 wounded, and 25 missing amid ongoing British operations in the war.
A miners train carrying 490 workers north of Brazil Indiana collided with a local freight at 6 pm. The caboose and two engines were smashed. Melvin Easter and Charles Crompey died instantly. More than forty wounded, with several grave injuries, were brought to Indianapolis. Rescue crews faced a fire as they attended the injured in a harrowing scene at the wreck site.
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