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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
1
Keosauqua May 3 Special At the First Congressional District convention Hon Thos Hedge of Burlington was renominated for representative in congress The nomination was unanimous and advances Hedge to the Republican ticket for the next election
London May 3 A press dispatch says General Hamiltons force drove the Boers from hills commanding Boutnek and captured twelve Britishers wounded and missing officers and men. The British gained control of the Thaba N Chu Bloemfontein road and the immediate objective is to establish a line of posts across the Free State to deter Boer raids.
May 3 report from Houghton describes forest fires in every Upper Peninsula county with widespread damage. Small settlements face destruction as dry spring and smoke haze hamper navigation on Lake Superior. Lumber operations in Canada also risk losses as crews burn to protect winter logs.
A Times dispatch reports a gang led by Frank Hawk of Indian horse thieves captured in Mandan North Dakota. They allegedly stole around sixty to one hundred horses, altered brands, and sold in South Dakota over six months. Sub-Agent Wells leads the case with preliminary hearings planned.
Ill inois Grand Army encampment draws thousands as Admiral Dewey reviews the parade in Jacksonville May 3. Delegates from Ladies Aid, Woman's Relief Corps, and Ladies of the AR attend state meetings alongside veteran events. Chicago candidates vie for department commander with John B. Inman retiring.
British flags at the Mohawk club banquet in Detroit were torn down after an inspecting party found the Union Jack among other emblems. The act intensified anti British sentiment, with Ireland and Spain flags substituted in the display.
Chicago hogs receipts about 37,000 with carcass values from 4.10 to 5.37 per cent. Cattle receipts around 17,000 with steers quoted 4.00 to 5.70 and other cattle classes listed. East Buffalo markets show hogs lower and lambs higher, while St Louis and Detroit report mixed grain values for wheat corn and oats.
The North German Lloyd and Vulcan Shipbuilding of Stettin order a flyer to average 25 knots, length 782 feet, 45 000 horsepower. If on schedule, it will surpass Deutschland and Oceanic in speed and size, aiming for a five day transatlantic run, with further rivals from Hamburg America and Cunard looming.
Ismail Kemal Bey, once named vali of Tripoli and known for pro British views, fled Constantinople with his three sons aboard the Rabat tini after seeking asylum on the British gunboat Salamander. The sultan allowed departure abroad or to stay, while exile pressures mounted as other signers of a sympathy address faced expulsion. The British post office at Salonica opened a new stage in the affair.
George M Pullman denies bigamy rumors asserting no law breach while Sanger Pullman confirms marital status as he faces court records inquiry in Chicago and Milwaukee. The Milwaukee case involves a referee review and disputed divorce history amid sensational attention.
The item outlines divorce residency rules in Wisconsin and reports a near brawl between Lieutenant Governor William S. Hayward and Professor J. L. Glasscock in Lafayette Indiana. It also covers Madison judges for an university oratorical contest, Duluth ship activity, forest fires near Duluth, a self-inflicted death in Laporte Indiana, resumed Detroit pressmen talks, and other regional briefs from May 3 to May 8.
The Methodist General Conference opened with unanimous approval for equal lay and clerical representation. Mrs. M. Gd. McMahan handed her credentials, declining to participate, and emphasized duty to the church. Bishop Bowman presided as sessions began.
Rescue efforts at the Pleasant Valley coal mine continue as authorities report a rising death toll. Estimates range from 250 to possibly 800 with 149 bodies recovered and more expected. workers from nearby mines and towns assist amid toxic gas and aftershocks. The town mourns as officials organize casualty transport to Salt Lake City and Ogden.
A mining blast injured several workers as fifty men escaped the explosion in No 1 back level. Five outside workers suffered severe injuries. Bishop Parmalee suspects Finns used giant powder to speed coal removal, igniting mine dust. Separately, Montana Central freight conductors and brakemen strike over a May 1 schedule change. In Illinois, Governor Tanner seeks extradition of Fred Poland for kidnapping charges.
In Clear Lake Iowa on May 3 1900 Thomas Law a 19 year old son of a wealthy farmer six miles north of the lake attacked and killed his mother during a temporary insanity episode. Police investigations follow as neighbors report the incident.
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