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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1902
Page
1
Chicago dispatches report widespread labor unrest as Filipino labor wage demands surface in Pennsylvania and Manila. In Chicago meat distribution faces police protection amid mob jeering and attacks on drivers, with crashes on Central tracks and calls for armed escorts as unions plan strikes and employers face wage pressure.
The article extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as key to a strong healthy baby and a smooth maternity. It cites a Kansas mother's testimonial praising relief during childbirth and notes the product aids nursing and nourishment, with mentions of Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser and a one-cent stamp offer.
An east bound Rock Island line express wrecked near Avece while attempting to regain time. Traveling about seventy to eighty mph, the tender derailed tearing up ties for nearly a mile. Tracks broke and gearing failed. only the front cars were damaged and several passengers were seriously injured.
Henrietta Becker a University of Chicago German graduate student narrowly escaped gas asphyxiation in Foster Hall. Miss Frieda Kirchhoff Mildred French and Frances Wheeler woke and urged air release after smelling gas at 1230 AM. Becker found unconscious in her room and was revived.
In Balliet case Judge Munger held it immaterial whether Balliet spent proceeds for moral or immoral purposes. The key issue was diversion from mining development and stockholders. Evidence about money used for theaters was deemed irrelevant to the case. J. C. Higgins testified Balliet directed burning stock books and denying office conduct. Cross-examiner S. B. Thomas believed the White Swan mine to be profitable.
Colonel Frank D Baldwin reports that peace in Lake Lane Mindanao hinges on eradicating the defiant Moro element. General Davis counters that capturing every Moro fort is not allowed under orders. The exchange highlights tough conduct and policy limits amid armed suppression efforts.
The Supreme Court is petitioned by the State Tar and Bar associations to disbar Lant K. Salsbury, former Grand Rapids city attorney, who is currently serving two years for bribery tied to the waterworks scandal. Local officials say the case centers on ongoing corruption inquiries.
Representative John J. Jenkins wins renomination by the Eleventh Wisconsin district Republican convention in Chippewa Falls Wisconsin. Jenkins faces re election prospects as party backing solidifies through the May meeting in the district.
An Associated Press dispatch from May 2 describes George J. Kavanagh, a newspaper man, approaching within a mile of Mont Pelee crater with geologist Professor Robert T. Hill. He photographed ash filled valleys, noted a 20 foot iron cross buried in ash, and found a hamlet with 150 dead bodies near the inner edge of the blast zone.
A London correspondent reports Commandant Malan's continued rebel activity in Cape Colony. British forces, though sweeping paths, fail to curb the mobile raiding bands. The invasion is described as more active and rampant, with supply shortages hampering operations.
Mrs Net tie O Craven drops her bid to be recognized as widow of Senator James G Pair after settling for 50000. The Pair estate valued at about 20 million will vest in Charles L Pair and his sisters Theresa Odrichs and Virginia Vanderbilt. Earlier offers ranged up to 300000 with a demand of 500000.
The text notes President Roosevelt will attend and open the National Convention of Employers and Employees in the city on May 29. It mentions plans to arrange travel for the president and references the event as part of a Western trip. The piece also reports Judge James Smith arriving in Cincinnati after dying of heart failure in his berth aboard the My Yeur en route from the Presbyterian General Assembly in New York.
German Agrarian and liberal papers clash over Emperor William's decision to present a statue of Prederiek the Great to the United States. They allege it blindsides tariff policy and fuels American arrogance, while noting US misinterpretation of the gesture. The Denteche Three Zeltung suggests Americans see no price for such gifts amid Germany's strategic interests.
Labor leaders from Terre Haute travel to Clinton for a conference with workingmen and merchants. A signature campaign will urge Terre Haute wholesale merchants to influence street railway strike settlements in favor of the strikers. Clinton merchants face reduced sales as Terre Haute dealers withhold goods. Similar actions may spread to other towns with Terre Haute wholesale customers.
A gravel train carrying six Burlington officials including Superintendent Cunningham collided with a northbound gravel train at Alma Wisconsin on May 30. The dead are K. J. Blake consulting engineer, and injuries include eight PD Purdy road master northern division both legs amputation Db Cunningham leg loss, W. L. Breckinridge chief engineer and J. J. Ressler general superintendent seriously hurt.
The Democratic congressional campaign committee met in Washington with Chairman Cable and Judson Jermen present to discuss plans for boosting tariffs and trust issues in the coming campaign. A seven member subcommittee was formed to refine the strategy for the caucus review. Leaves of absence for lawmakers will be revoked to speed business as the session nears its end. The Philippines controversy featured Colonel Wagner testifying on concentration camps and policy, denying cruelty and comparing U S practices to Weyler’s in Cuba. General Buenco Nemino, Aguinaldo era figure, called on Root and praised U S rule.
Mark Twain Clemens visits St Louis and Hannibal on his westward trip. He receives a cordial welcome fromMerchants Exchange members and George J Tansey. He is to receive a LL D degree at Columbia University before heading east.
The Rev. B. M. Palmer, renowned Presbyterian minister, died in New Orleans yesterday after injuries from a street car collision on May 6. He was 14 years old at the time of the accident and never recovered. He was a friend of Henry Ward Beecher at Amherst College. Glenwood Minn May 2 Ole Folberg a farmer from White Bear Lake Township age about 40 killed himself with a razor after a period of despondency leaving a widow and five children.
May 2 Milledgeville Georgia Wu Ting Fang delivered the commencement speech to the Georgia Military College graduates. The Catholic Knights and Ladies of America hold a convention in Detroit. Walter Bolger, 18, son of Paul S Bolger of New York, found after going missing since November 18. The Trenton post office, 16 miles downriver from Detroit, robbed of over $1,000.
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