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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1903

Page

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Grand Jury Probes Stamford City Fight in Wabash Case

In Charleston West Virginia Judge Keller opens a special grand jury to investigate the Stamford City Fight via the Wabash case. About 150 witnesses, including Raleigh coal operators and United Mine Workers leaders, are expected this week as probes concerning resisting government officers proceed. In St Louis Judge Adams sets March 17 for hearing yellow tea dissolve Wabash injunction. papers to file by Saturday morning.

Charleston W. Va F. Keller United States District Court For Virginia Minore Daniel Cunningham Cook Keller Raleigh Chrte Evans United Mine Worker Pht Wabash Criste I St. Louis United States District Adams Wells J. Madgett That Road Associated Press

Market Receipts and Quotations from Buffalo and St Louis

Receipts of cattle and sheep listed for Buffalo and St Louis markets with mixed bids and quotes. Cattle and sheep prices quoted across grades with totals for stock numbers and calves, including western and native lambs, fairs and common values.

Galion Texas East Buffalo Dunning Steve Mission Merchants St Buffalo St Lambs

Toledo Cartage seeks troops over clashes with strikers

Amid ongoing violence in Toledo, the Toledo Cartage association requests Governor Nash deploy troops to protect non union workers after a recent surge of street clashes. Revolvers were drawn and the police have not intervened as of yesterday.

Tiede Toledo Cartage Association Nash Toledo

Fourteen dead and many injured in Erie oil train wreck

In Olean New York on Monday night an Erie railroad oil train wreck triggered explosions. Fourteen people died including youths as young as 13 to 22 in burning cars and hospitals. Dozens more were seriously burned or injured at home or in hospitals.

Olean N. Y Erie Railroad Richard McDonald John Stemlinger Norman Brown John Tobin John McCready John McMahan Walter Swift Michael Driscoll Walter Jackson Walter Roth Richard Connell Herman Bollman Carmen Sit- Tinno Martin Gallagher Henry Gomez

Gas Leaders Convene in Detroit Three Day Meeting

About twenty five managers and department heads from American Light and Traction gas companies gathered in Detroit for a three day convention in the Detroit Gas company hall. Proposals include papers on gas production and operation along with discussions.

Detroit Merch American Light and Traction Company Detroit Gas Company Procraionie

Argo Aereb Factory Strike Shuts Down in Nebraska City

Nebraska City reports that about one hundred workers at the Argo Aereb factory walked out yesterday morning demanding higher wages. The plant, in operation for five weeks, is expected to close if negotiations fail.

Nebraska City Neb Argo Areb Mornain

Arrest of Michigan Crouse proprietor in Leclair assault

John Butler, proprietor of the Michigan Crouse, was arrested in Houghton Michigan on March 11 and charged with felonious assault with intent to kill Joseph Leclair a bridge contractor and boarder. Authorities allege Butler attacked Leclair with an ice pick.

Boarder Houghton Mich John Butler Michigan Crouse Fissault Joseph Leclair Leclair

Ladrones Rout in Lisal Province. Leaders Captured

After days of clashes between government troops and the Ladrones in Lisal province, the outlaws suffered heavy losses. Several of their leaders were captured.

Manda Lisal

Wisconsin Idea Convention on the Race Problem Debated

Governor Durbin of Wisconsin rejects the movement for a national convention to discuss the race problem. In Indianapolis on March 11 he states he is not in sympathy with the plan. The idea has drawn attention and some governors have shown interest while others have not.

Gey, Durbin Wisconsin Indianapolis Durbin Wisconsin State Senate Atlanta Gia Howver

Cyclone Strikes Brisbane Killing Six In Disaster

A cyclone hit Brisbane Queensland on March 11 collapsing part of a hospital building and killing six people. Schools churches and homes were damaged leaving many homeless and residents disrupted by the storm.

Brisbane Queensland

Governors Consider Panel To Advise On Race Relations

Several states seek ten men to study uplift of Negroes and easing white relations, but most oppose. Governor Durbin will not appoint a committee and doubts the effort will settle or greatly improve the race question.

Durbin

Prosecution Ordered of Whitaker Wright by Receiver

London authorities move to criminally prosecute Whitaker Wright promoter after the London and Globe Pinance Corporation collapse. Justice Buckley in chancery directs the official receiver to act as liquidator and pursue costs using the corporation assets. Public pressure mounted since the failure and a Jan 16 meeting spurred an official action.

London Wright

Tried Bribery Reported In Saginaw Bridge Contract

Thomas Nickels a former public works board member told Mayor Baum he was offered 5000 to vote for a bridge contract. An alderman was the bribeoffer, prompting a city council investigation and possible grand jury inquiry. The matter concerns the Genesee avenue bridge and a National Bridge company bid of 154000. The board refused to let the contract.

Saginaw, Mich Thomas Nickels Board of Public Works Baum Jaum Genesee Avenue National Bridge Company

Priests Equal to the Master in Wright Sermon

Milwaukee reporter notes Rev C B B Wright of All Saints Cathedral argues Episcopal priests, by their forgiveness powers, stand equal to Christ. He claims if Christ returned and stood beside the altar, the priest would share the Savior’s authority, while other denominations rely only on their interpretations of scripture.

Milwaukee C. B. B. Wright All Saints’ Cathedral Episcopal

Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Rail Workers Receive Pay Increase

Kalamazoo Mich March 11 A special says the Lakeshore and Michigan Southern railroad voluntarily raised wages for 1200 shop and roundhouse workers on the Michigan Southern division. The rise took effect March 1 but was not announced until Monday. Merit was noted as a factor.

Kalamazoo Mich Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Railroad Michigan Southern Division

Birth of Marquis De Chambron’s son in Paris

Paris records a son born to the Marquis and Marquise De Chambron. The Marquis, deputy for Lozere and descendant of LaFayette, shares paternity with Mise Nicholls, daughter of Mrs. Bellamy Storer. He is described as the first direct LaFayette lineal with American maternal blood.

Paris Marquis Marquise de Chambron Lozere LaFayette Mise Nicholls Bellamy Storer

Missouri Senate passes ban on selling cigarettes to minors

The Missouri legislature advances a bill prohibiting sale of cigarettes and cigarette paper to anyone under 18. The senate approval follows the house passage of the measure.

Jefferson City MHL Senate House

Ranger man attacks wife in violent mental break

Charlies Davis of Ranger arrived for his father’s funeral in Renton Harbor Michigan when he became violently insane Sunday night. He grabbed his wife and beat her, then bit her neck and choked her as a brother-in-law and seven helpers fought to restrain him.

Renton Harbor Mich Charlies Davis Ranger Davis Davie Ne Frengy William Tio

Columbus Flood Forces 300 Families From Homes

In Columbus Nebraska on March 1 three hundred families were forced to flee as the Lewis river swelled beyond a mile and a half wide. The Union Pacific railroad tracks from Columbus to the big bridge across the Lewis river are submerged and unusable. Ice gorges continually form and break, threatening further damage.

Columbus Neb Lewis River Union Pacific Bie

Bartley Shortage Investigation Opens With No Revelations

Lincoln Neb March 11 The special committee of the lower house to probe former State Treasurer Bartley’s shortage met but produced nothing sensational. Bartley, summoned as a witness, could not be located and was said to have gone to Chicago.

Bartley Lincoln Neb Chicago

Veteran James Sparks Dies at 100 in Hartville Missouri

James Sparks a veteran of the Black Hawk Mexican and civil wars died at Hartville Missouri aged 100 years The joint conference of Iowa miners and operators sits in Des Moines to adjust the scale Armed guards patrol the Mississippi levees at Netchen to stop embankment cutting The Siangei copper fields straddling the Norway Sweden boundary have been sold to a US company for 1 000 000

James Sparks Hartville, Mo Iowa Des Moines Mississippi River Netchen Siangei Norway Sweden

Dr Fenner Kidney and Backache Cure Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure as a favorite remedy for kidney issues and related ailments. It explains kidney function, warns of toxin buildup, and claims the medicine cleanses the blood, with bottles sold in drug stores at 50 cents and one dollar.

Bright Dr. Fenner Fenour

Rights of Pedestrians on Streetcar Tracks Defined by Court

In a federal appeals ruling Judge Thayer and Judge Caldwell outline that pedestrians and vehicles may cross street railway tracks anywhere not obstructing cars, and that motormen must exercise ordinary care to avoid collisions. The plaintiff argued contributory negligence. the court finds the motorman negligent for not reducing speed upon seeing the other vehicle. Judge Sanborn filed the dissenting long opinion.

St. Loui Thited States Thayer Jude Coldwell Renny C. Caldwell Isene Sanborn

Fire destroys Victoria dock and Irving dock complex

Fire on Victoria dock in Portland Oregon burned for two hours destroying the dock and property valued at about 600000. The adjoining Irving dock and 350000 bushels of wheat were also lost along with several buildings and twenty freight cars. Firefighters could only water one side of the burning dock. Twenty percent of the fire origin remains unconfirmed.

Portland Ore Victoria Dock Willmette Irving Dock

Tragedy Strikes Again in Burdick Case as Pennell Dies

Arthur Rh. Pennell, linked to the Burdick murder mystery, was killed when his car went over an embankment at Delaware Park. A woman passenger, Pennell’s wife, was severely injured and later identified as his spouse. her condition remained critical.

Buffalo N.Y Arthur Rh. Pennell Hiwter Burdick Delaware Park Pennell

Officials Hold two Executives in Postal Fraud Case

Chicago, March 11. President Frank J. Bittinger and Treasurer Orlin N. Vincent of the Nicaragua company were held to the grand jury under bonds of 5000 and 1000 dollars respectively on charges of using the mails to defraud. George A. Roulet, general manager of the company, was discharged from custody.

Chicago Frank J. Bittinger Treasure Orlin N. Vincent Nicaragua Company Gramd Bittinger Vincent George A. Roulet

Window Glass Prices Could Halt Industry War

Pittsburg report says outside glass makers seek a conference with American Window Glass executives to avert a potential industry war. Independents may close plants and cut production if prices are kept stable.

Pittsburg American Window Glass Company

Tenh Annual Convention of Swedish American Republican League

The Swedish American Republican League met with nearly 400 delegates, the largest turnout in its history. Officers were elected by acclamation: President C. R. Chimdbtem of Chicago and Secretary Oscar D. Oleon of Chicago.

Swedish American Republican League C. R. Chimdbtem Chicago Oscar D. Oleon

Interracial marriage advocate sparks debate in Rockford

A Rockford sermon by Reverend Robert C. Bryant promotes intermarriage of whites and blacks, envisioning a single blended human family. He argues race distinctions will fade and cites a mulatto man finding a white partner as evidence of shifting norms.

Rockford Robert C. Bryant Bryant

Cummins Signals Stand on Tariff Policy in Iowa Campaign

Gov Cummins returns from Washington and says he will stand pat on tariff revision and reciprocity policy urged by Cedar Rapids platform. He will keynote the Polk county GOP convention and outline the state campaign. Elijah Thomas confesses to Ren barns fire. nine horses cremated in loss. Professor Charles L. Well resigns from Michigan Agricultural College after decade leading the mechanical department.

Tes Moines Marebh Cummins Washington Iowa Cedar Rapids Polk County Corydon Mareh Il Elijah Thomas Ren Barns Thomas Miss Gleeson

Law committee seeks end to Sunday theatre across nation

The law committee of the Actors' church in New York launches a campaign against all Sunday theatrical performances. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans its next convention in Cincinnati from November 13 to 18.

Law Committee The Actors' Church New York Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Cincinnati

Morgan Sadvantage Presses Panama Treaty Disclosure

Senator Morgan secured a Senate session to discuss publishing his Panama canal treaty remarks. The debate centered on attaching Spooner canal act to the treaty and whether Morgan may print his statements in the Congressional Record.

Washington Morgan Senate Colombia Lodge Daniels

Democrats of Michigan pick Yaple for ten year supreme court term

In Detroit the Democratic State judicial convention nominated Judge George L. Yaple Mendon for a ten year supreme court term. Wellington B Burt was retained as state university regent with Willis Abbott defeating Welsh and Dickson for the other regent seat. Bryan attended and spoke at the gathering while broader platform notes urged municipal ownership of utilities and reform in convention politics.

Detroit Toebt Guard Armory George L. Yaple Mendon State University Wellington B. Burt Saginaw Francis J. Welsh Kalamazoo Albert J. Dickson Port Huron Henry (. Davis Traverse City Burt Welsh Jackson Board of Regents Willis 4. Abbott Battle Creek Pilgrim Magazine W. J. Bryan

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