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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1900
Page
1
The United States Supreme Court today affirmed the Kentucky Court of Appeal decision in the Beckham governorship case. The ruling, issued in Washington, D. C., confirms the earlier appellate court outcome in Kentucky.
A Kroonstad dispatch says Commandant DeWet will surrender with his entire Commando on conditions. Reports also claim Kruger offered peace terms to Salisbury. Roberts has not officially announced Mafeking relief. Newcastle in Natal shows Union Jack raised as Boers retreat. looting reported but town largely clear.
A large, enthusiastic audience greeted Boer envoys at a Grand Opera House reception in Washington May 21. The event, run by a congressional and citizens committee, featured U S and Transvaal colors. Prominent attendees included Speaker Henderson and numerous senators and representatives.
Boers urge U S intervention to save their republics as Senator Wellington and others denounce England. Speakers link U S ideals to South Africa and Monroe Doctrine, while a Peace Bureau group in Berne appeals to Hague signatories for mediation and peace restoration.
Washington May 21. Governor Smith names ex-Congressman Martin Maginnis making it unlikely Clark can return to the Senate on his credentials. Two credential sets will go to elections committee for inquiry and report. The Clark maneuver fails to deliver, as both credentials face possible delay and no swift resolution this session.
Philadelphia leads the league with records 22 15 7 82. Brooklyn 2 11 9 60 and Chicago 25 2 8 10 00 follow. Cincinnati 22 10 12 208. New York 21 5 16 208. Sunday play included Chicago 6 Boston 4, Brooklyn 4 Cincinnati 5, New York 5 St. Louis 0, and Pittsburgh 6 Chicago. American League results show Chicago 7 Buffalo 5, Cleveland 5 2, Detroit 6 12, and Indianapolis rain. later Chicago 14 Buffalo 17, Detroit 12 Minneapolis 7, Milwaukee 11 Indianapolis 8.
Washington reports under cover notes from Consul Mason predict Germany will push higher tariffs on U S imports, seek far eastern trade gains, and cite Germany's growing China trade. European press criticizes U S customs overvaluation and aims to curb American influence.
Terre Haute Ind May 21 Because his wife longed for a supper Elijah Myers a farmer from Prairie Creek township died after climbing a tree to fetch a squirrel for her. The squirrel wedged in a fork and Myers fell breaking his neck instantly. He leaves a dying wife and three young children.
Two poisoning cases reported in Michigan with multiple victims and suspects. In Hastings A R Smith 88 is arrested for poisoning his wife 88 via Paris green as she lay ill. In Kalkaska Holmes now jailed with wife and Swain the hired man after a May 16 dinner poisoning that killed Swain. Mrs Holmes gravely ill and Holmes wounded. Hudson and Stevens held for witnesses. coroner’s jury clears others.
Frank Lakins and Mary Welty, both under age, fled Sycamore on parole with an accomplice. They escaped by horse and buggy after Mary climbed from her window. Telegrams sent to intercept them as families seek a quick marriage amid an elusive trail.
Topeka Kansas May 21 Judge W C Hook of the United States district court declares the section of the prohibitory law prohibiting entering the state to take liquor orders unconstitutional. Georgetown Talks Better Than Wisconsin Washington May 21 The joint debate between Georgetown and Wisconsin law departments Saturday night favored Georgetown. Paris exposition athletic programme modified to avoid Sunday scruples for United States athletes. Washington Democratic state convention endorses James Hamilton Lewis for vice president and instructs for Bryan.
United States Attorney wins a broad injunction halting interference with mail cars on St. Louis Transit lines. Strikers and crowds faded after police and marshals ready to act. 7,000 marchers blocked Sunday service before midday stoppage. Officials claim enough workers available to run lines if permitted.
Philadelphia May 21 The fight between the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Alfred Building Trades League is declared off. The feud over eight hour day and sympathy strikes ended as the arbitration body ordered the league to leave the carpenters alone. Thousands idle three weeks.
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