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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1903

Page

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Native Born Welcomes President in San Francisco Visit

President Roosevelt greeted crowds at the Presidio and Native Born hall on May 14. California Pioneer and Native Sons leaders spoke as veterans and children gathered, presenting a carved bear as a keepsake while the president thanked attendees amid cheers.

Nh Francisco Nevelt Atece Palace Hotel Esicent Lowe’ Hall Schmitz Loebere Bickford R. N Nemrs Nativens Californianery of Pioneers Native Sons Idea West Native Laughters Mesa Db. Phelan Henri B. Russ Society Californian Pioneers General Stewart Society of Veterans of Mexican War H. KR. McNeedle The Native Sons of the Goldenest Mies Eliza BR. Keith

Roosevelt's San Francisco review and memorial ground breaking

President Roosevelt reviewed troops in Golden Gate Park and inspected fortifications, then rode to the Presidio and golf course where General MacArthur led veterans. He lunched with dignitaries and attended a ground breaking for the MeKin monument, amid a large crowd and veteran representatives.

Golden Gate Park O'Farrell Street Dway Garry Schmitz M. Hl. de Young Loeb. Mem Board of Education Ers Eyvery Presidio MacArthur Gener MacArthur Ison CHM House Extire Committee Pardee Kal Bickford Baker Street Grand Army of the Republic Wen Palace Hotel

Wis woman wins custody after habeas corpus case

In Kansas City on May 14 a two year custody dispute ended with Mrs Gertrude Robinson of Kenosha Wisconsin obtaining a writ of habeas corpus. Judge Sedale ordered Mrs Weaver to return the child to Mrs Robinson by June to decide final custody.

Ansas City Gertrude Robman Kenosha Wis He Humane Society Sarah Weavn Robinson Judgesdale Weaver

Minnesota Wins Debating Event In University Chapel

In Minneapolis on May 14 the Minnesota team won the annual debate in the university chapel by a vote of 1. The result marked a close contest amid campus discussions.

Minnesota Inneapolis University Chapel

Massacre at Kisheneff Reported in Press Dispatches

Petersburg reports detail the Kisheneff massacre with 44 Jewish victims buried in the cemetery and about eighty persons seriously wounded. The coverage notes the horror as daily additions to the tally emerge from correspondents.

Strike Postponed Amid Renewed Talks At Great Northern

No strike declared on the Great Northern as negotiations between the men’s committee and railroad officials resume. Business leaders from St Paul and Minneapolis press for double header concessions already granted on other lines. Officials fear standardization could erase Northern’s advantage on low grades and heavy motive power.

St. Paul Great Northern Railway Minneapolis Garretson Newman Conductors Association Trainmen's Brotherhood Great Northern

Turmoil After Rampant Violence Reported in Odessa Area

Eyewitness accounts describe brutal acts including women shot and mutilations during two days of lawlessness. Up to a thousand people arrested, with officials from Odessa dispatched to restore order. Local authorities’ slow response cited, while rumors of a Kisheneff style pogrom abroad are officially denied.

Odessa United States Kisheneff Desseralia Tiroepol

Union bills pass and fatal accidents in May city

The legislature approved a trusts bill 70 to 1 and a freight-rate limit 5 to 87. A senate veto killed mine reporting, the child labor bill passed unanimously, and a fatal electric shock killed 10 year old Douglass Drysdale in Austin. In Kalamasoo a mill executive Schmidt died after being struck by a train. his body was mutilated.

Senate Chicago Douglass Drysdale South Willow Avenue Austin Hatrd Avenue Douglas Kalamasoo Mich May Moh Sehmidt New Riverview Coating Mill Michigan Central Fle Schmidt

King Edward and Alexandra Visit Edinburgh Amid Global Talks

The report notes a royal visit to the ancient city of Edinburgh while Russia pushes foreign travel and trade openings in Manchuria. Armenian leaders weigh actions with the sultan as tensions rise. In Newmarket, a US entrant in the handicap “also ran” and Rev. Peter Anstadt dies at New York. The Tin Plate Co and Amalgamated Association hold their annual conference in New York.

Edward Alexandra Edinburgh Russia Manchuria Cain Newmarket United States Peter Anstadt General Synod of the Lutheran Church New York The Tin- Plate Company Amalgamated Association

Weather Summary Across States Tonight

The forecast notes showers likely in central and southern areas with cooler conditions in central areas. Partly cloudy to threatening skies prevail in Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa with brisk or fresh northerly winds and possible northern showers.

Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Tax Ferret Gets No Pay

Appellate court rules county board cannot contract with an individual to find omitted taxes and pay on a percentage of those taxes. Coles county injunction prevented payment to D D Carnahan of 3504 dollars, one third of unearthed taxes. Court cites statutes naming assessing officers and condemns private persons earning from public duties.

Springfield Ile County Board of Supervisors Coles County Board of Supervisors

Live Stock Market Quotes From Chicago and Buffalo

Estimated receipts and price quotations for cattle sheep and calves across Chicago and Buffalo markets. Chicago bids show varied ranges from 4.00 to 6.75 for steers and heifers with bulk trading near 6.40 to 6.70, while buffalo listings note no cattle here and mixed market activity for beef and veal.

Chicago Joan Fauase Texas Teast Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission East Buffalo Strane

German farmers visit Iowa college and banquet in Ames

German farmers touring America to study agriculture visited the Iowa Agricultural College and Experiment Station in Ames and were entertained by the Ames Commercial Club. They praised American methods and expected their studies to influence farming in Germany. The party then toured Odebolt to inspect cattle feeding experiments.

Ames America Iowa Agricultural College and Experiment Station Ames Commercial Club Germany Odebolt

Employers Rally to Form United Front in Kansas City

In Kansas City six thousand employers form the Employers' association to oppose unions and boycotts. They plan to refuse deliveries to shops that discriminate against non union goods after a brewing company refused to deliver beer until its union was recognized. A retaliatory ice delivery boycott briefly restored beer service to an offending hotel. In Omaha quiet holds with some reopenings after an injunction from Judge Dickinson. Business Men's association to meet tomorrow to decide next steps.

Kansas City Omaha Dickinson Business Men's Association

The New Cure For Colds Promoted In Ads

An advertisement touts Bromo-Lax as a quick safe cure for colds and headaches with no quinine or calomel. It claims to relieve head stuffiness and is sold by all druggists at 25 cents per box.

Conditions at Kansas insane asylum worse than Topeka

Kansas legislators review the state hospital at Osawatomie with J. H. McCurdy, superintendent of a detached building, as principal witness. He testifies to an attendant beating a patient during rounds and another incident where an epileptic patient lay prostrate on the floor while an attendant stamped and kicked him.

Osawatomie Kan Legislative Committee of Affairs Topeka Asylum J. H. McCurdy

Baseball scores and storm report from May 14

Chicago reports baseball results from league games in Boston Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Detroit Cleveland Chicago St Louis Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee Toledo with scores. A twin lakes wind storm leaves desolation in Kenosha. Lafayette Y M C A building dedication attended by Monon officials city leaders and ministers with KE Stacey presiding.

Chicago Boston St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Brooklyn Detroit Cleveland Washington Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis -St. Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Toledo Louisville Western Omaha Colorado Springs Denver St. Joseph Des Moines Kenosha Wis Twin Lakes Lafayette Ind Monon Railroad Department Monon Ke, M. Stacey

Cancer Conquered by Dr Curry of Lebanon Ohio

Dr M Curry, a physician from Lebanon Ohio, claims a home cancer remedy cured all local cancers in 10 to 20 days without surgery. He is sending the treatment nationwide and to Europe, citing testimonials and a new sanitarium to accommodate patients seeking his personal care.

M. Curry Lebanon Ohio United States Europe England Kiet Con Curry

Striking Teamsters Number About Two Thousand Two Hundred

In Denver on May 14 the strikers estimated at 2,200, mainly butchers meat handlers bakers cooks and waiters. After talks with the fire and police board the general executive committee of organized labor agreed there shall be no picketing.

Denver Teamsters Fire and General Executive Committee of Organized Labor

Corgan Faces Trial for Pinckneyville Man’s Slaying

In Carbondale Illinois on May 14 the Perry county circuit court began the trial of John Corgan charged with killing Charles Smith last January. Smith was the son of Pinckneyville’s mayor.

Carbondale, Ills John Corgan Charles Smith Pinckneyville Perry County

Wisconsin Bill Passes Rapidly in Assembly With No Dissent

Madison May 14 The assembly approved a new co employee bill making railroads liable for injuries to workers caused by the negligence of fellow employees. The measure passed unanimously along with a prohibition on political lobbyists influencing votes of Weber of Lemke.

Madison, Wis Weber Lemke

Bileworth Pleads Guilty in Embezzlement Case and May 22 Legislature Adjournment

Bileworth of Eveleth pleads guilty to embezzling 8000 in government funds after 1 month in county jail. In sports Gardner defeats Marvin Hart after 12th round as Hart claims a broken right hand. In Lansing May "Adjournment Watts" notes Senate sets May 22 for business adjournment while House resists.

Bileworth Eveleth Haw Beleworth Mmiling Toulevilley Charge Gardner Marvin Hart Southern Athletic Hart Watts Lansing Mich Senate House Bils

Miles Sends Inquiry Over Press Publication Of Report

Secretary Root received a Miles inquiry about which portions of his report were released to the press by whom and to whom. The adjutant general will show copies of the section on military conditions in the islands and the judge advocate general will provide the full report on cruelties with the related letter. The discussion centers on whether the War Department released the entire Miles report to the press.

Washington Root Miles Bia Adjutant General's Office Judge Advocate General Secretary of War Department War Department

Parrot Noise Sparks Complaint Near Judge Grant Home

In Lousing Michigan on May 14 neighbors sign a complaint to Chief Starmount about a noisy parrot kept by Miss Martha Fuller opposite Justice Grant's house. The city attorney says no specific offense exists yet, while police say a nuisance charge could be prosecuted if filed.

Lousing Mich Justice Grant Supreme Court Starmount Martha Fuller Grant Chief of Police

Honeymoon Couple Arrested In Chicago For Worthless Checks

Philip Paquet, 22, and his wife, 18, from Muskegon Michigan, were arrested by Sheffield Avenue police on passing worthless checks. The wife blocked the arrest, Paquet fled but was captured nearby. A witness says a check drawn on Bankers National Chicago was worthless. Separately Napoleon Lajoie recovered from illness and will resume field duties in baseball.

Chicago May W Philip Paquet Sheffield Avenue Muskegon Mich Paquet Otto Street Southport Avenue W. G. Fletcher Bankers’ National Bank of Chicago Cleveland Napoleon Lajoie

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Strength

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion related ailments claiming it enriches the blood and nourishes the nerves. A testimonial from Thomas A Swarts of Columbus Ohio describes severe illness followed by notable weight gain and regained vigor after eight bottles in six weeks.

Dr. Pierce Thomas A. Swarts Sub Station Columbus Ohio Hox 103

Cost Of Your Uncle Total And Other Session Appropriations

A Washington report summarizes the Fifty seventh congress second session appropriations led by Thomas Cleaves and James C Courts. It notes total appropriations around 1500 billion with major increases for the navy postal service legislative funds and agricultural department. Comparisons show declines in river and harbor projects and the Isthmian canal while postal and naval spending rise.

Washington Congress Thomas Cleaves James C. Courts Senate House Isthmian Canal Postal Service Agricultural Department Naval Services

Prison labor policy aims to confine market to state institutions

Warden Murphy of Joliet prison says the legislature intended to limit prison made goods to state institutions and will begin implementing the new system. He rejects outside aid during the Chicago strike and will halt all prison output. Local news notes include mayor Crolius firing city workers tied to opposing aldermen and a saloon crackdown. The Minnesota Synod session discusses Gustavus Adolphus College staying in St Peter. Peter Stansley, age 110, dies in Upper Sandusky, survived by a 106 year old widow. he married at 25.

Joliet, Hrs Murphy Joliet Chicago Pison Minneapolis Minnesota Syredish Lutheran Agenstana Synod Shieh Gustavus Adolphus College St. Peter, Minn Twin Cities Upper Sandusky Peter Stansley Ile Ohio

British force adds vast Africa lands under Moreland

Colonel Moreland commands 5000 men as he expands British holdings by 00,000 square miles in Africa. Engineer John Haley dies in a wreck on the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis near Cincinnati. Salonica police uncover 1000 pounds of dynamite and gunpowder. Henry King, D. D., has been

Moreland Africa John Haley Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Salonica Henry King D. D

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