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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
1
Washington report notes a planned vote on the Colombian treaty and amendments next Tuesday after a Morgain Frye led push. Democratic senators seek to amend article twenty three to allow U S canal control and remove nonrequisition pledges for Central American territory, with Republican votes hoped for.
The Cuban reciprocity treaty faces early senate discussion after a committee meeting set to report. Democrats seek amendments to require House action and to counter the French ferocity treaty, while Republicans show mixed support and quorum questions loom over ratification prospects. Senor Quesada reports official dispatch on the Cuban treaty approval.
Washington March 12 An Allison sponsored resolution seeks an inquiry into ways to limit debate in the senate while executive sessions discuss Guatemala and Mexican extradition treaties Morgan dominates the canal treaty speech. committee on foreign relations expects one reciprocity treaty to be reported this session Tuban treaty likely last considered. Shelbyville March 12 Rev Dr A M Collins aged 69 prominent clergyman dies noted as orator mathematician and author.
Over 100 passengers and several Clover Leaf officials, including President Norton in his private car, escaped a near fatal incident Tuesday night near Frankfort Indiana as the east bound train derailed or danger loomed. officials report.
An engine axle broke near a tight curve causing a derailment scare. The cars left the rails but stayed on track, halted by a safe stop. Passengers faced a tense moment with officials assessing the incident and none injured.
Dispatch from Island of Cumeno reports heavy fighting across eastern Venezuela from the Orinoco to Rio Chico. Details on victories, defeats, and captured towns remain unclear as forces commanded by General Rolando advances near Goorenas and Tacarigua.
In Saginaw Michigan the Michigan district United Mine Workers elected Stephen Corwen as district president Duncan Boyd as vice president Jon Harris as secretary treasurer and EB McCullough to the national executive board The union plans a wage scale for a joint operators and miners meeting in the city next week Secretary Treasurer Corwen reports receipts 22286 40 disbursements 10827 40 with a 2450 balance and a 315 membership gain Rochester Indiana saw Walter Olds former Indiana supreme court judge and Winfield former state senator argue a damages case for Nickel Plate Railroad until 2 am after court adjourned.
In Grand Haven Michigan on March 12 a large lee gorge has formed on the Grand River above the railroad bridges. There is fear the Grand Trunk and Interurban Electric Railway company bridges will be swept away with an estimated potential loss of 75000 dollars. Attempts to break the jam have failed. The tug Bos lost her wheel while aiding. A raft carried away logs number up to forty thousand upstream Tuesday afternoon.
At a city council meeting on Monday night residents rejected Andrew Carnegie's $10,000 gift for a public library. The plan failed over the proposed site on the north half of the city hospital grounds, with the council siding against the library promoters' choice.
A Woodboro report states 70 year old Joseph Manger was struck by bystander Steve Ketner during a land dispute. Manger fell and struck his head, sustaining brain injuries that proved fatal.
J Hobart Herrick former head of the Produce Exchange died from injuries after a fall from a Union League Club staircase rail on Tuesday night. He collapsed due to apoplexy and plunged two and a half stories.
Detroit March 12 Secretary E Hance of Union Trust announces that as receiver of the Michigan Telephone company his firm has declined the $125,000 cash bid from the Citizens Telephone company of Kalamazoo for the Bell Giant reaching Kalamazoo.
Jefferson City March 12. In the house yesterday the separate railroad coach for colored people bill failed of final passage by a vote of 55 to 70. All Republicans voted against the measure and several Democrats joined them.
Lincoln reports the flood improving after four days of heavy disruption though railroads still suffer damage. An ice gorge wrecked the Rock Island bridge at South Bend and Missouri Pacific near Louisville, demoralizing traffic. The Platte flood line shifted toward Fre Trent and Plattsmouth remains the hotspot as water covers bottom lands along the river.
Lazare Weiller in Paris proclaims the United States will soon dominate world affairs. He criticizes Paul Bourget and predicts America will guide humanity, with Weiller’s book about to be published in New York and London. In London, opposition to J Yerkes’s plan to modernize city transport surfaces at a county council meeting.
Water flow measurements at Tito Field report a notable rise in the Tee Aed system. Engineers monitor pressure and volume as flows reach estimated levels consistent with spring runoff.
In Gary Memorial church Dr Chas Crane of Boston urged prohibition arguing all men are saloonkeepers as long as women cannot vote for anti whisky lawmakers. In Monroe relatives feud over John Moreland’s death with quarrels over his body and the appointment of a special administrator after a long dispute.
A summons to prosecute Wright was obtained on Tuesday evening but an officer found Wright had left for the continent for his health. In Parliament Swift Macelli asked Home Secretary Akers Douglas about preventing Wright's possible escape. the secretary declined to answer without notification.
Five boys found a stick of dynamite in Buffalo's northern city area. The explosion injured Anthony Gerace and four others with facial, head, and limb lacerations and possible internal injuries. Fear grows that some may die as doctors assess the severely injured. Washington: General Frederick Funston is summoned to the war department by Acting Secretary Sanger to discuss his resignation and duties in the department of the Columbia, while Sanger seeks social details about Alaska as Funston prepares to move there.
Chicago receipts 26 000 pigs light and heavy packers prices listed. St Louis and Milwaukee grain futures rise with wheat at 67 to 79 cents and corn near 40 to 44 cents. East Buffalo hogs and cattle active with varied bids, veal calves strong. Toledo oats and rye show dull to steady trading.
Vienna reports that after a ministry conference with trade and industry representatives Aus trias will not attend the St Louis exposition. Officials say no export gains are expected from participation.
Kenosha March 12 fire at the Latin Rand Power company coal house in Pleasant Prairie destroys the building with a loss around five thousand dollars. Workers flee from nearby mills amid fears of an explosion while several hundred men suffer minor injuries.
Chicago attorney Joseph W. Errant urged opposition to a bill aimed at preventing combinations boycotts and restraints of trade. The committee voted to recommend the bill for passage in Madison on March 12.
Dr G M Curry a renowned physician invites cancer sufferers to self cure at home using his methods. He offers a booklet with testimonials from bankers ministers and business leaders claiming cures in 10 to 20 days and cites Mrs Mary K Little of Lincolnton NC who says her breast cancer healed in 17 days. Write for the booklet and testimonials.
Adam Black of Minot North Dakota, a wealthy cattle magnate, committed suicide by taking strychnine. Reports also note improved condition of ex Senator Jones of Arkansas in Washington. March 16 awaiting Chicago Iroquois club banquet for Andrew Jackson. Warrant served on Walter S W Cooke ex treasurer of Milford Co operative Bank for larceny of 15000. Eastern New England floods loom as warm rains arrive. Lysistrata yacht with James Gordon Bennett at San Juan Porto Rico. Austrian manufacturers to exhibit at St Louis despite no government action. Mississippi convicts deployed to Yazoo levee board.
In Albany on March 12 President Samuel Gompers urged against compulsory arbitration for public service labor disputes, arguing it would outlaw peaceful strikes and drive workers to harsher measures. The UMW condemned a recent killings and vow to fund prosecution of the marshal they accuse of murder. Denver blacksmiths and machinists end strike and boycott, admitting misunderstanding and praising company actions.
Mrs Arthur Pennell died at Sisters of Charity hospital at 8 p m after a fatal accident. Doctors found no consciousness since the crash and a verdict of accidental death was upheld with experts showing Pennell tried to stop the car before impact. The pair had suffered multiple fatal injuries.
A basement bakery fire gutted the Evans block at Fifteenth and Lawrence in Denver yesterday morning. Loss is estimated at $100,000 with Hurlbut Grocery stock valued at $50,000 destroyed. Eighteen men fought the flames, and there were no reported injuries.
A warrant for the arrest of Whitaker Wright, director of the London and Globe Finance Corporation Limited, was issued yesterday after earlier orders to the official receiver by Justice Bookley.
Francis B. Keene of Milwaukee has received notice from Secretary Hay in Washington of his appointment as United States consul to Florence Italy. The announcement places Keene in a key diplomatic post based in Italy.
Washington report says Supreme Court Justice, ill for days with grip, remains bedbound. In Hammond Indiana, Miss Ertha Lally a deaf mute hotel employee was killed at a Fort Wayne railroad crossing by a westbound Chicago Limited train. The engineer blew the whistle but she did not react and was struck.
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