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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1902
Page
1
Michigan, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin campaigns close with Democratic optimism in Michigan and Indiana predictions of Republican gains. Ohio and others show GOP expectations while supporters claim possible surprises and large pluarities for governors and congressmen.
Reports from New Haven, Hartford, Dover, Baltimore, and Trenton on party expectations for governor and legislative outcomes. Republicans claim leads range from modest to decisive while Democrats anticipate gains in districts and seats. scattered crime note follows about a western Idaho incident involving Native Americans and unknown robbers.
In New York the Democratic state committee chair Frank Campbell projected Coler as governor with a likely 50,000 vote plurality, saying his earlier 45,000 estimate was modest and election appears certain. He noted increased support for the Democratic ticket as final political maneuvering unfolds.
Philadelphia reports show ex judge Pennypacker a Republican governor candidate at home in Montgomery county while Pattison camps at his office. Durham predicts a Philadelphia GOP majority of 100000 and a 75000 city vote for Pennypacker outside Philadelphia. Pattison supporters insist he can win statewide. Quay cites a 163435 statewide lead for Pennypacker and predicts GOP majorities in both chambers.
Lincoln reports final claims from party leaders. Republican chairman Lindsay says six representatives, the full state ticket, and two thirds of the legislature will be elected. Democratic chairman Hall predicts W N Thompson will win governor by about 10,000 votes and expects four congressmen and a five seat lower house.
The acting general superintendent ruled that rural route mail arriving after Saturday delivery must be available at the post office on Sunday when patrons on Charleston routes call for it. Previously Sunday pickup was denied and mail waited until Monday.
A sensational Plains robbery left Matchell, a Plains visitor, $22,000 poorer after thieves took $10 bills and $20 gold pieces from a wealthy Flathead station. The incident occurred Saturday in Montana, heightening shock over the crime.
A one week course in new medical and surgical methods opens at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for physicians in Michigan and nearby states. The $10 fee covers clinics, lectures, and patient demonstrations with Dr. William T. Miller assisting. Regular medical classes are paused, limited board is available at $1 a day, and registration can be made through the university secretary or Prof. R. S. Copeland.
New York reports Bishop Hugh M. Thompson of Mississippi's Episcopal diocese has cancer of the throat declared incurable after treatment since August. He plans to await the end at his Jackson home, having been born in Ireland in 1850 and once rector of Christchurch in New York in 1871.
The anthracite strike commission spent Nov 4 in the Lehigh Valley touring mines and villages. They viewed Upper Lehigh and Jeddo area sites, met miners and operators, and inspected the Audenried mine shaft. A key moment was a discussion at Markle mines over ongoing disputes as crews remain on strike.
President Roosevelt reached Oyster Bay at 7 20 P M to cast his ballot. About 1 000 people gathered with a band, bonfires, and fireworks. He appeared at his car, greeted cheers, raised his hat, and shook hands as he began departure.
A large force worked Sunday to plow and ditch land around the Burley oil gusher near Barbourville Kentucky to prevent oil from catching fire. Escaping oil flooded Richland creek for miles and the well, which came in Saturday, has exhausted all tankage and wasted much production. It flows at about 480 barrels daily.
Chicago reports say most victims of the football game stand collapse are expected to recover. M RK Ray, traveling salesman from Cairo Illinois, remains seriously ill in a Chicago hospital and may be bedridden for weeks. Dr C M Waugh, also hospitalized, has returned home to Toluca Illinois.
In periodic notes the piece extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as boosting a mother's health and strength for childbirth. It claims tranquil nerves, better appetite, restful sleep, and greater vigor, aiding a painless birth. includes a testimonial from Mrs. J W G Stephens of Mila Virginia and urges avoiding substitutes. It also advertises Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser available by mail order.
The U S supreme court yesterday dismissed the writ of error in Baker v Baldwin, Michigan, ruling no federal question was involved in challenging the Bland Allis on coinage act of 1878. The Michigan court had upheld the act, Baker appealed, but the court said its jurisdiction requires a direct challenge to federal statutes.
Sunday experiments at Robert Le Raudy's country house near Bonsieres featured a large balloon ascension to about twenty yards with two occupants. Ropes held the energy while a motor powered the airship, which completed several park circuits for about half an hour.
Des Moines National Bank reports a £2000 loss from an American Express shipment to Irwin on Oct 2. The package arrived opened next day with unbroken seal and soft contents, suggesting no hours elapsed before discovery. Indictments allege murder and conspiracy in a campaign against open gambling.
Stockford Ilc Nov 4 Anather attempt to form a sewing machine trust will be made by Barnabas Eldredge president of the National Sewing Machine company Belvidere. Several small concerns resisted Eldredge and other large owners but it is hoped all may be brought into a national consolidation.
In Bad Axe Michigan on November 4 a fire damaged the Pere Marquette depot with losses estimated at 1500 dollars. The blaze confined to attic and roof while the waiting room and offices were harmed. The Maccabees were meeting and helped extinguish the flames.
The state of Colorado filed its answer yesterday in the Supreme Court in the Kansas versus Colorado suit over limiting Arkansas River water use. The document responds to the bill of complaint, denying its general allegations.
Sioux City La November 4 George Van Riper dies from injuries suffered last summer when hit in the abdomen by a pitched ball during a ball game.
Sunday night a burglar entered the home of A. Fay editor of The Advertiser in Clinton Iowa. He took a pistol from Fay under his head lighted the gas and held both residents at gunpoint demanding money and diamonds valued at 1500. The thief remained calm and joking during the robbery.
In Wood county near Gien Springs, Burt Casey and lieutenant Jim Sims were trapped by two deputy sheriffs. The outlaws resisted with volleys but the deputies sustained no injuries and killed the two men.
Receipts totals mark 22 23 thousand cattle hogs and sheep with varied quotations. Hogs sell around 6.00 to 6.50 while cattle ranges include chosen steers 7.60 to 7.25 and common 4.40 to 5.65. veal calves and stockers noted. East Buffalo shipments list prime and medium cattle with veals and lambs. grains show dull to active trends in wheat and oats with December and May positions.
In Greencastle Indiana on November 4 James H Torr 74 was found dead hanging in his barn by his son Walter. Authorities believe he died by his own hand. Torr was born in Kentucky and was father to seven children.
Petersburg Indiana November 4 Lum Houchens brother of County Treasurer was killed Saturday night by a man said to be Bradberry whose brother Tum had killed several months ago in a revenge related incident with local tension and a fatal shooting reported by the press.
A reporter reports witnessing the first example of a steerable balloon built by Le Baudy and engineer Julliet. The project, long kept secret, has drawn attention as a potential hypv'bia machine ahead of public unveiling.
The colonial conference adopts a resolution favoring preferential trade with the United Kingdom to promote empire commerce. Canada and New Zealand accept duties adjustments to aid British goods, while Australia remains undecided. The body also supports metric use and safeguards against excessive freight charges in new shipping pacts.
London officials and figures in the Morgan Yerkes tube dispute traded barbs after George White of the London United Tramways called a Times letter a myth and a false claim. Edgar Speyer condemned press controversy, while Sir Lewis Melver defended the United Tramway company as acting within rights.
Annapolis Maryland November 4 Orders were issued at the Naval Academy reducing the midshipmen curriculum from four years to three for an indefinite period to meet the pressing need for naval officers. Kalamazoo Michigan November 4 county clerk race heats up as incumbent who cut marriage license fees to 2 cents seeks votes against Democratic challenger John G Emrich.
Paris dispatch notes Mrs. William J. Werr, widow of a United States painter, recounting a tense encounter with an armed intruder who hid in a closet. Police captured the man, who was armed with a razor and carried a gag.
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