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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
1
Safes at BE D Howard grocery and the Oska loosa Times office were burglarized last night with Howard losing about two hundred dollars while the Times suffered a smaller loss. J S Whiteman a Des Moines district deputy of the Modern Woodmen died here from injuries after a fall on an icy sidewalk.
In Frankfort on Saturday the Louisville circuit court voided the Republican count ruling. Democratic officers tried to seize the capitol to arrest Powers and Davis, who fled disguised as soldiers to Lexington where they were arrested after a scuffle. Each blames fear of trial and a $100,000 reward for Goebel’s killers. Guards guard capitol and Capitol Hotel as Beckham forms militia. legislature nears adjournment.
Albert E. Waring, argued insane, held at Harrison street station as suspected incendiary of two old Chicago church fires last month. He claims authorship of a postal card note to Trinity Methodist pastor Rev. W. B. McLennan on Feb 14, saying he did it by the devil. Police note a fires hobby. he denies setting the fires.
In St Louis on March 12 a proposed agreement averted a street car strike. The plan promises fair inquiries into terminations for union activity, a ten hour day within twelve hours, a uniform 20 cent hourly rate, and overtime pay for firemen greasers motor inspectors car washers and shedmen. Union committees may meet with management to resolve grievances while some workers receive half pay if not put on duty. Redfield Iowa reports a major fire destroying multiple businesses on Main Street with estimated losses near 20000 dollars.
Indiana gold Democrats reject Bryan on any free silver platform and pursue talks with eastern gold men to mount a national convention. They warn free silver harms national interests more than the Porto Rico question, while Republicans shift stance amid pressure. Chairman Veruly says the Porto Rico bill won’t pass until clarified.
Mrs. Michael Mc Donald gave birth to two boys and two girls in Detriot on March 12. The quadruplets weighed an average of three and a half pounds at birth and all are reported healthy along with the mother. The McDonalds, new arrivals from Canada six months ago, note the father is a day laborer and works hard to support the family.
In Racine on March 12, Henry F. Corbett stands trial for murderous assault on Rev. and Mrs. Cheney. Both victims identify Corbett as their attacker at about 0:50 a.m., while defense witnesses place him half a mile away between 9:45 and 10:15 a.m. Local testimony questions the time and location of the crime. In Napa, General Bayard McCook, at Yountville, reports improvement from inflammatory rheumatism and plans to accompany Judge Taft to the Philippines as secretary to the Philippine Commission.
In Hernando Mississippi a black man Thomas Clayton was fatally shot by fellow Black individuals after an assault on a 10 year old girl. Berne Switzerland judges rule only on principal points in Delagoa bay arbitration. Des Moines votes down rail official free ride prohibition. Springfield notices rehearing in AP v. Inter Ocean case.
The Reichstag approves a meat bill that effectively blocks meat products from entering the German market. British war bonds known as khakis are oversubscribed. Prince and Princess of Wales mark their thirty seventh wedding anniversary. John D Madden sues Chicago City Railway for $25 000 after jaw injury in a conductor fight. Lieutenant Commander Gilmore arrives in San Francisco after eight months as a prisoner. US Commissioner Douglas Wight and attorney H H Blanton exchange pistol fire in Nevada with injuries. Secretary Hay asks France for a one year extension on reciprocity treaty. Theatre Francais to be restored as outer walls stand. The French steamer Pejo was fired upon near the Dardanelles and forced to turn back.
Reports from March 11 to 14 describe Briton and Boer actions across the Orange Free State and Natal. British cavalry and Kelly-Kenny forces clash at Driefontein kopjes with Boer resistance and prisoner captures. Separate dispatches claim Mafeking’s fall or relief, while drif geweldig flags raise treachery allegations. Rebels along the border lay down arms as British rule stabilizes in Lady Grey and surrounding towns.
Dispatches from Lord Roberts report the march through difficult country with two Welsh and Essex battalions driving Boers from key positions. 102 Boer dead are noted with about twenty prisoners taken and several officers killed. A Pretoria communique mentions Kruger and Steyn seeking peace under independence guarantees.
London news cables report that Boer prisoners at Sinons Town were found boring a tunnel beneath the camp lines. The tunnel work had progressed significantly before discovery, amid a wider discussion of transport provisions for families facing sudden removal.
William Cunningham a woolens dealer in St Paul with operations across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa the Dakotas and Montana files for voluntary bankruptcy. Liabilities are about 90000 and assets 100000 with two thirds of assets classified as very good. The business is the largest of its kind west of Chicago.
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon takes control of The Daily Capital at Topeka and previews his policy plan. He seeks to oppose the Philippine War and expansion, reform advertising and sports coverage, and avoid political debate while shaping strong moral tone. He outlines ten editorial principles and begins by restricting tobacco use among staff.
London reports from Lord Roberts dated March 11 warn that British troops may disregard the white flag if surrender signals are abused. The telegram cites a kapje east of Driefontein Farm as the scene of the deceit witnessed by several officers.
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