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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
1
Harry Williams fourteen year old boy was killed by a Rock Island freight near Given station this morning while attempting a ride on the trucks. He fell off and was badly mangled.
W. C. McNamara, president of Eastern Nebraska and Gulf Railway, sought to abduct Miss Mary McAllister after divorce from Mrs. McNamara. A shotgun-threatened confrontation at the door followed by rival Joseph Berry, warrants, and a habeas corpus writ led to the woman being held at her home for two weeks, with parents restricting contact as she allegedly wished to marry McNamara.
The National Chair Association formed in Detroit unites sixty chair plants with fifteen more set to join. West members include five Chicago shops, three in St. Louis, plus Wisconsin firms in Oshkosh Port Washington and Sheboygan. Officers are President J. Ford of Chicago and Secretaries Swain Raabe and Murphy. The group will not absorb existing regional associations.
Beardstown Illinois Chief of Police Schneer arrests Mrs Mary Shores on a warrant by John Gerry for the murder of her paramour William Beecham. The crime occurred in Calhoun county about five years ago by poison after which she disappeared. Gerry says she confessed during their residence together. Beecham's father, a Calhoun county landowner, has been notified and the woman will be turned over to Calhoun authorities.
Indianapolis May 14 Henry Miller a modest Butler student was carried from his room by fellow students to Pleasant Run banks near the college. There he stood atop a stump and, drawing a concealed stiletto, warned that the first person who approached would receive the knife to the hilt. Miller then returned home with the others left laughing at the hazing.
S Winans of Michigan is named in a consul appointment in Iquique Chile. The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Boston last week passed a cover resolution before authorities. The president has appointed Charles to a forthcoming post.
A Geneva, Indiana incident reports Frank Steed charged with assault with intent to kill. A jailer named Turnkey Johnson unlocked Steed’s cell after Steed fixed his gaze and hypnotized him, enabling the prisoner to walk out. Steed was later revealed to be a visiting hypnotist.
John Pearson a Stonington fisherman, arrested on a warrant charging him with the murder of his 15-year-old daughter. Neighbors had alleged mistreatment. the girl died after a sudden illness and Pearson reportedly buried the body while intoxicated.
Senor Diego Tamayo, secretary of state, states provincial reports show orderly voting. He plans a full inquiry into cattle numbers and the industry to decide taxes or protections for native cattle against imported meat.
At dawn in Martinsville Virginia, troops guard the jail where Charles Hairston is confined. Governor authorizes continued guard as long as sheriff needs. No mob actions, but persistent undercurrent of tension.
London May 14 publication of John Ruskin's will shows personal estate at £10000, far short of his father's £200000 bequest. In a codicil Ruskin revoked the Bodleian library art treasures bequest and the artworks stay at Brantwood.
Independence May 14 Democratic convention of the Fifth district renominated Hon William S Cowherd of Kansas City for Congress by acclamation. City High School in Ashes Bloomington Ind May 14 fire destroyed the old college with loss estimated at 10 000 covered by insurance.
A circular proclaims De Liaven fortune a myth while Victoria visits London for three days. Hooley’s Siberian mining concession is denied at the Russian embassy. Miss Lillian Bell weds Arthur Hoyt Bogue in Chicago. Mrs Allan Park rescues train passengers amid forest fire near Newton Pa. Horatio R Harper suffers serious injuries at home in Sands Point. Henry Welting dies after collision with a Chicago and Northwestern train. Smallpox reported in Brussels and Door County Wis. Little Wolf River Telephone Co granted Oshkosh franchise. Justice Doyle in Chicago dismisses John Hamilton after wife’s plea for leniency.
Dispatches report General Roberts entering Kroonstad on May 12 with the Union Jack raised as Free Staters and Transvaalers retreat toward the Vaal river. Proclamations name Lindley as Free State capital. fighting described as diminishing with many burghers returning home.
Kipling relays a Wesleyan minister's plea for annexation of two republics to the British Wesleyan conference president. He warns against English generosity that could betray loyalists to the Dutch and calls for firm support of imperial interests. The Saturday Review cites Lord Salisbury on arming the nation amid Cuban War sentiment and US reactions. Carnegie addresses British iron and steel leaders about a distant ASD threat.
A Baltimore and Ohio tunnel wreck after the towerman slept costs two train crew lives and five unknown tramps dead. Engineer George Laub and fireman George Hinchman are identified among the dead. Frank Lamtell surrendered and is jailed. Loss estimated at 185000 dollars as the second section struck the first due to the red light being left off.
Tom Taylor a prominent lawyer fired at school rector B E Barrett outside the Dunlap post office. Barrett wounded in leg and groin while bystanders say Taylor may face lynching if Barrett dies. Turmoil follows a contested school board election and rumored motives tied to Barrett’s actions.
In Washington on May 14 the Senate narrowly rejected a proposal to erect an armor plate factory for warships without price limits, with similar votes defeating minor amendments. A filibuster disrupted final passage as the measure was paused before decision.
Fargo reports a scorching Saturday with official high at 96 degrees and several thermometers reaching 100, marking a blazing warm spell for the region.
Marquette reports 95 degree heat in shade. Major General H G Otis editor of The Times of Los Angeles is acquitted of assaulting reporter W R Ream with a bayonet. Stanley Stavicki stabbed Stephen Podlinski in Chicago over a love triangle. Podlinski may die. Special treasury agents find Canadian wool smuggling to Boston.
Paris May 14 The American pavilion at the exposition was formally opened with embassy officials, French functionaries, diplomats, and crowds. Security cordons and strict entry rules caused confusion as many refused admission. The debate on Sunday liquor sales at the pavilion drew temperance and pro liquor voices in Paris.
In Berlin on May 14 the Reichstag debates touched on the African steamer bid and a proviso in the North German Lloyds contracts barring agricultural goods from German ports. Officials say Brazilian-German relations are cordial, while Lodge’s U S speech draws criticism amid immigration and navy notes. The betrothal of Princess Victoria to Prince George of Greece is reportedly to be announced soon. John Wanamaker accuses Philadelphia public safety head A L English of attempted blackmail.
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