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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
1
L. F. Stockdale of Chicago, a travelling salesman for the Columbia Live Stock Commission Co., was discovered dead in a Union Hotel room in Burlington after a gas jet was found open. He was about 50, and officials deem the death a likely suicide tied to business troubles.
Spring Valley Wisconsin May 11 no deaths from smallpox and town free of disease after final patient released from quarantine. Other notes report Ellsworth Durand Maidenrock smallpox outbreaks and captions on military scrip frauds at Westfield with Plomon arrest and warrants. scrip value noted from 6 to 15 dollars per acre.
The eighth annual meeting of the Grand Chapter of the P. E. O. closed in Oskaloosa with high praise for its success. Mrs. Lulu Webber of Atlantic was elected president, Mrs. McDonald Knapp of Ames became first vice president, and Mrs. Anna P. Spencer of Oskaloosa was chosen second vice president.
Wisconsin Knights of Pythias at La Crosse on May 11 announced the election of grand lodge officers led by Grand Chancellor A. Burns of Sheboygan and Grand Vice Walter Winter of La Crosse. The list includes Zeno M. Host, Frank Barry, Fred Kraus, Champ Green, Grant L. Minor, J. A. Parnai, and L. W. Trassey with Milwaukee and Richland Center ties.
Des Moines hosts the Iowa Federation of Labor convention with representatives from more than 50 unions totaling over 10 000 members in attendance. The meeting will address several major labor issues affecting the state.
The Wisconsin and Georgetown teams prepare for a May 17 debate in Washington at La Fayette Square theatre. Judges include Elihu Root, Henderson, Fry, and Hoar. Wisconsin seeks support from President Botkin and local alumni while chart use becomes a point of contention.
Fall River on May 11 saw the incorporation of the American Cotton company with a capital of one million dollars. Incorporators include William S. Greene and Arthur B. Phil lips along with officers of five large textile unions who will serve as directors and plan to run the mill by union leadership vision for cotton goods manufacturing.
Janesville residents Mr. and Mrs. E. Hall celebrated their fifty eighth wedding anniversary at their home. Hall is a prominent merchant, active in business, while his wife Mrs. Hall is 78 years old.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show May wheat at 65 65, corn around 87 88 for May, mixed futures for July. Hog prices range 11.50 to 11.82, lard near 6.85 to 7.00, cattle and sheep receipts and quotes listed. East Buffalo and St. Louis markets report varied cattle hog and lamb figures.
At Sioux Falls May 11 the National Populist convention consolidates credentials and nominating work before endorsing William J. Bryan for president by acclamation. The vice presidential battle ends with Ignatius Donnelly running as the nominee after Minnesota’s bloc shifts to Barker.
The Iowa State Republican convention in Des Moines selected delegates and alternates for the Philadelphia gathering. Delegates and alternates were chosen in most districts by acclamation, with McKinley endorsed and the platform backing protective legislation and broader self government as capable. Local figures A B Funk was named permanent chairman and officers included Governor Shaw and Colonel French.
In Cincinnati on May 11 the Middle-of-the-Road Populist faction backed a ticket with Pop president Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania and Jenatius Donnelly of Minnesota. Howard briefly led the first ballot but withdrew to restore harmony as Alabama withdrew support, leaving Barker and Donnelly the most likely ticket on a unified People's party slate.
Ground work halted at the Osceola mine in Calumet Michigan as underground crews walked out demanding a ten percent wage increase similar to recent raises. Surface operations continued while tram workers blocked shaft access. Superintendent William Parnall agreed to a conference upon his return from Detroit to address the demand. About 300 Kearsarge copper mine employees are also affected.
In Philadelphia on May 11 the local bank requires every newly accepted twenty dollar note to bear the depositor's name written across its face in red ink to curb the flood of recently uncovered counterfeits. The measure follows a secret service directive and aims to ease investigations into note origins.
A federal grand jury in Des Moines indicts Henry B. Miller and H. C. Cleary of Lucas County for delaying the United States mail by lying on the tracks of a Chicago Burlington and Quincy mail train. The two allegedly halted the train twice and then resumed their positions, causing about fifteen minutes of delay.
A white cap letter threatens Joseph Stiers and county leaders John W Frazee and F A Capp with arson and harm unless they cease enforcing the stock law on public highways. The Noble township dispute sharpens, yet enforcement moves ahead despite the intimidation.
Judge Allen of the United States circuit court issued an injunction preventing Big Four section men from interfering with workers or destroying property or trains. John T. Dye of Indianapolis filed the application for the railway. Deputy marshals prepared to serve the order in Litchfield as strikers press for higher wages.
John Francis Brice youngest son of the late Senator Brice wed Florence Moitty in a Topeka ceremony. The event reflects a notable political family alliance amid local social circles.
May 11 report from St Louis mentions Walera Siegfried a young woman killed by a brick during a Suburban System car strike cross Washington Street. Police guard Suburban and Transit cars with mounted officers and pistols as arrests and tensions rise.
The resignation of John W. Gates as chairman of the wire trust was announced at the American Steel and Wire Company directors meeting in New York. John Lambert also resigned as president. both remain directors. Gates and Mrs. Drake sail on the Kaiser Friedrich to extend their travels abroad.
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