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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1901

Page

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Russian palace mine fears amid czar crisis riot fears

Paris dispatch reports a mine found under Emperor Nicholas II palace at Tsarskoe Selo. Authorities push preventive measures against disturbances. Police blamed for poor crowd control as three individuals commit suicide amid student unrest near St. Petersburg.

London Exchange Telegraph Company Paris Nicholas Tzarskoe-Selo St. Petersburg Reuters Clear Inn Birmingham West Joseph Chamber Lain Evar Lfe Russia Minister of the Interior

Robbers loot Somerset bank after blast and chase ensues

Seven men blew open the Somerset bank at 1 20 AM and looted about 5000 in cash. Reportedly 5000 in gold and 30000 in bonds and securities were missing. While shots were exchanged with a sentinel and pursuing citizens, authorities sprang into action with bloodhounds from Perry county and police across nearby towns.

Somerset Hayes Trovett Columbus Perry County New Lexington Hadley Junction

Japan and Russia Tense Over Disputed Claims

Japanese minister asserts firm stance on ongoing disputes with Russia. The official statements emphasize sovereignty and regional security concerns amid heightened diplomatic exchanges.

War Looms as Japanese Army Declares Inescapable Conflict

Special to Evening Journal from London reports General Gatumi of the Japanese army stating war with Russia is inevitable. A Manchurian agreement was not signed by the defense last night before the deadline and a rejection reply was sent.

Evening Journal Loodon Gatumi Russia Pekin China Divense

Lieut A J Dougherty Weds Miss Martha Ah Fong in Manila

Lieutenant Andrew J Dougherty, former Southern Illinois Normal University and University of Illinois student, married Martha Ah Fong daughter of Wing Ah Fong of Honolulu in Manila. They plan to reside in Honolulu after a summer visit to the United States.

Ah Fong Honolulu Philippines Carbondale Martha Ah Fong Wing Ah Fong Andrew J. Dougherty Dougherty Southern Iinois Normal University University of Illinois el Caney San Juan Manila Martha

Mammoth Oil Well Opens Near Marion Ind

The largest Indiana oil well is drilled on the John Sohn farm half a mile west of Marion. It produced 1 920 barrels in the first 24 hours and about 500 barrels daily afterward. Producers expect around 240 barrels daily once gas pressure abates, marking the first west of the city and signaling potential citywide drilling.

Marion Ind Indiana John Sohn

Kidnap attempt on 11 year old in Wilkesbarre

A daring kidnapping attempt near Wilkesbarre targets Edward McAvoy aged 11. Two men abduct him using chloroform, but he escapes as watchers from a passing carriage alert others and the assailants flee.

Wilkesbarre Edward McAvoy Young McAvoy

China warned as treaty not signed and open door upheld

Washington reports a cabinet briefing on China Russia Manchuria issues. The United States deems any private territorial or financial agreement dangerous and insists on open door principles while monitoring Russia Russia Japan tensions and possible impacts on Manchuria concessions.

China United States America State Department Manchuria Russia

Backache Remedy Promised by Favorite Prescription

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for backache and related female disorders caused by deranged organs. It claims to relieve drains inflammation and ulceration with no narcotics and includes customer testimonials praising renewed health. The note adds ordering details and pricing hints for the medicine and a related medical work.

Annie Stephens Bellville, Wood Co W. Va Dr. Pierce

Manchurian treaty status and ship ashore near Mobile

In London the foreign office and the Chinese minister said the Manchurian treaty had not been signed as of yesterday and awaited China's stance. Baron Hayashi suggested China may not approve the Russo Manchurian pact. In Mobile Alabama a schooner named George W Wattford ran aground on Sand Island with the crew safe ashore. total loss expected.

London Foreign Office Associated Press Baron Hayashi China Mobile Ala George W. Wattford Myers Belize Jamaica British Honduras Sand Island Mobile Bay

High Water Strikes Wisconsin Cities As Floods Rise

Wisconsin flooding from three days of rain and thaw halts business in Sheboygan, Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Saukville, and Milwaukee area. The Menomonee and Black rivers surge. Piggsville and Twelfth Street bridge ice gorges cause damage and closures. Ships and tugs aid recovery as water overruns streets and yards.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Sieboygan Oshkosh Fond du Lac Saukville Menoteomse Falk Company Pignsville Milwaukee West Side Wauwatosa Piggsville Black River Falls Black River Twelfth Street Here Neenah Sheboygan Wis Lyman Flats Sheboygan Pea Canning Company American Folding Bed Company Rhosabelle H. A. Moore Carrie Mather Stevens Pennsylvania Avenue

Tragedies Aboard Etruria Amid Dense Fog and Death

The Cunard liner Etruria reached quarantine after a fog-bound glide from Liverpool and Queenstown. A steerage Irish girl went demented amid tossing seas while a Romanian passenger, Frederick Sawicki, died by hanging and was buried at sea. Britannia faces smallpox quarantine. 651 steerage and 63 crew aboard.

New York Cunard Line Etruria Liverpool Queenstown Frederick Sawicki Britannia Mediterranean North Brothers Island

Michigan mother poisons two children then commits suicide

Cass City Michigan reports a mother, Mrs Townsend, gave her eight and ten year old children a drug then died by self harm after a night of concern. The father found the mother in the pantry after suspicious behavior and a doctor could not arrive in time. The family had recently moved from a farm. Washington noted presidential appointments including Baldwin to Nuremberg and Miller to Ningpo.

Cass Clty Mich Mrea Nathan Townsend Hindanum Mr. Townsend Mrs.Townsend

Indian Income Tax Levy and Robin Redbreasts Export

A brief note states India imposes income tax on all incomes above £88. It also notes England exports about 25,000 robin redbreasts annually.

India England

It Stands the Test and Makes No Bread

A brief line from a local feature notes a stubborn motto about value and quality. The phrase contrasts endurance with abundance, implying merit without excess in a candid, period voice.

Death toll from Georgia storm tops sixteen in Birmingham chaos

Birmingham and vicinity report sixteen dead and thirty five seriously hurt after Monday storm. Rescuers quick to clear wreckage as relief funds exceed four thousand dollars. Depot at Chambers Georgia blown into a creek. towns including Buena Vista and Cartersville suffer damage. Atlanta records 1.79 inches of rain in five minutes.

Birmingham Ala Utitin Hmny Sarah Brown Mia H. Hl. Thomas W.P. Dickinson St. Vincent’s Hospital J. Alexander Tie Chiumpe Dietriot Boone Robert J. Lowe Athens Kreiler Pond Drennen Huntsville Georgia Chambers Rome Rounsaville Buena Vista J. D. Harrell

PLAN TRIP TO PHILIPPINES

Washington March 27. Civil government will replace military rule in the Philippines on July 1 with Judge Taft and associates in charge. Secretaries Reot and Adjutant General Corbin plan a fact finding trip to study the military situation and witness the transfer ceremony.

Washington D. C Philippines Taft Reot Corbin War Department Manila

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