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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1903

Page

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Ohio election echoes fuel Hanna presidential talk in Cleveland

The Nov 5 Ohio returns show Hanna denying a presidential bid despite Republican gains. Herrick leads governor race with 186,132 county plums, Johnson trails with 20,476. Legislature leans Republican in the House 84 to 21 and Senate 20 to 4. Other notes cover Drevault’s miners union win and Iowa and Maryland results.

Cleveland Hanna Ohio Wagere Herrick Cincimnatic Columbus Herrick Rep Johnson Fem Tom Johnson Irfon Tom L. Johnson Senate

Tremendous Popularity of the Canal Idea Hugh McLaughlin's Comment

New York returns show canal amendment leading with a large majority across boroughs. Hugh McLaughlin the Brooklyn Democratic leader commented that the people are the jury and must abide by the result. Beckham likely to break a state record with a large Democratic plurality in Kentucky.

Hugh McLaughlin New York Board of Aldermen Manhattan The Bronx McClellan Grout Fornes Brooklyn -McClellan Queens McClelan Richmond Law Peres SBLZ Brooklyn Lie Beckham Louisville Morris B. Belknap

Campbell Narrowly Tops Wilson for Colorado Supreme Court

Early returns from Colorado’s election show Campbell winning the state justice race by about 7,000 votes. Wilson carried only eleven of fifty nine counties with his strongest showing in Denver.

Denver Colo Colorado Campbell Wilson Justice of the Supreme Court Den

San Francisco Mayor Vote Totals Revealed

San Francisco registrar Walsh released official mayoral results showing Schmitz of United Labor with 26 016 votes Crocker the Republican 10 021 PF K Lane the Democrat 12 578 and F R Whitney the Socialist 1004 lead to the final tally across the city.

San Francisco Walsh Schmitz United Labor Crocker PF. K. Lane F. R. Whitney

Packing House Strike Likely Spreads to Kansas City

Packing house workers in Kansas City prepare for a general strike following the Chicago sausage makers strike. Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers union officers have been told to ready for a strike order.

Kansas City Chicago Amalgamated Meat Cutters’ and Butchers’ Union

Double slayings afterMid dle Fork fight near Jackson Kentucky

In Jackson Kentucky two men died after a late night clash on Mid dle Fork six miles west of town. Jacob Spencer lured Curtis Gross from his home and shot him. Curtis Gross's 18 year old son Samuel Gross stabbed Spencer in the same incident.

Jackson Middle Fork Jacob Spencer Curtis Gross Samuel Gross Spencer

Education report shows over 15 million pupils enrolled nationwide

The commissioner of education reports the last fiscal year enrolled 15,025,887 pupils in common schools, about 20 percent of the population. The average daily attendance for 1902 was 10,409,273.

Washington Commissioner of Education

Chicago University Condemned by Nebraska Presbytery Delegates

Delegates at the Nebraska City presbytery meeting in Lincoln declared the University of Chicago unorthodox and disapproved as a beneficial college for Christian workers, reflecting a theological clash over its education.

Lincoln, Neb University of Chicago Nebraska City Lincoln

Sheldon State Bank Closed. Brown Named President

Sioux City dateline reports the Sheldon State Bank of Sheldon Iowa has been closed with Edward Brown Iowa railroad commissioner as president. Receiver W R Ady appointed. Assets 225000 liabilities 175000. Depositors to be paid in full.

Sioux City Sheldon State Bank Sheldon, la Edward ©. Brown Iowa Railroad W. R. Ady

Russians Occupy Mukden, Russian Troops Take City

London cabling from the Daily Mail's Tien-Tsin correspondent reports 10 000 Russian troops have occupied Mukden, signaling a major shift in the siege and control dynamics in the region.

Russia Mukden London The Daily Mail Tien-Tsin

Bridge Company a Trust in Court Fight Over Damages

Portland Mining company files answer in federal court denying breach of contract by American Bridge Company and alleging the bridge firm is a trust within United States Steel Corporation. Portland counters with $145,036 damages claim and says work was not completed on time. The suit involves Gillett Herzog Manufacturing company and claims pendant unfinished work.

Council Bluffs Portland Mining Company American Bridge Company Bridge Company United States Steel Corporation Sait Gillett-Herzog Manufacturing Company Portland Company American Bridge Company Gillett-Merzog Company

United States Steel Corporation Emerges from Combination

The entity forms as part of a broader amalgamation involving major steel interests. Key players include United States Steel Corporation aligning with historical industry players. The move signals consolidation in the steel sector and potential shifts in production capacity.

United States Steel Corporation

Protest Over Sale Proceeds for Bondholders Foreclosure

Detroit reports the Michigan Telephone Co sale at the county court by M Harris Chicago for 41 100 000 to a bondholder syndicate. All other bids were 4 000 000 by AT&T representative Gical Be Meaney New York. Upset price 2 500 000. George W Harriman boasted protest on behalf of stockholders. Real's Run crash killed two crew and injured one.

Detroit Mielgan Telephone Company M. Harris Chicago Gicveral BE. Meaney New York American Telephone and Telegraph Company George W. Harriman Boeten

Seventy Seventh American Humane Meeting Opens in Cincinnati

The twenty seventh annual meeting of the American Humane Association opened in Cincinnati for a three day session with Mrs. M T Armor of Cincinnati presiding at the opening exercises as president of the Ohio society.

Cincinnati American Humane Association M.T. Armor Ohio Society

Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana and Lower Michigan

Official weather forecast up to tonight shows threat of showers in Illinois Indiana and Lower Michigan with cooler air and brisk northerly winds. Wisconsin and Iowa expected fair conditions with brisk northerly winds.

Ilinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Chicago markets and East Buffalo live stock reports

Estimated receipts for cattle hogs and sheep for the day are given with price ranges for various classes. A wreck near Caledonia killed two railroad workers as a Big Four yard engine and freight cars derailed east of Caledonia after colliding with cattle.

East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission Marion, O

Minor quake felt in Evansville on November 5

A slight earthquake shock was felt in Evansville Indiana but it caused no alarms or damage. No injuries were reported and residents described the tremor as brief and minor.

Evansville Ind

Recognition Is Asked for Panama Independence

A Panamanian revolutionary government seeks U S recognition while awaiting official word. The State Department declines to commit, noting de facto status if a government is in effect. Meanwhile naval authorities act to prevent bloodshed and protect life on the isthmus.

Washington State Department Panama United States Lt le Gay Bogota Boston

Deadly Fog Shuts Down Kansas City Cable Car Collision

A fog bound crash on the Twelfth street viaduct killed Nellie Luscombe and injured fifty one others, many shop girls returning from Kansas City to Missouri stores. The dead girl, 60, was crushed and a pencil sized steel fragment pierced her skull. Several injured face likely death including Carrie Mooney and Herman Watkins while seventeen others suffered various injuries and five have broken bones.

Kansas City Twelfth Street Kan Missouri Nellie Luscombe Carrie Mooney Herman Watkins Methodist Book Concern

Assassination Strikes Armenian Delegates in London

Sagatel Sagouni head of the Armenian revolutionary society is slain in London near Peckham Rye. Two delegates to the Armenian convention, Agram Grigorian and Sigran Samicianand, are killed from behind. a third member is wounded as the left handed assailant shoots himself after a failed escape.

London Sagatel Sagouni Armenian Revolutionary Society Peckham Rye Sagouni Agram Grigorian Sigran Samicianand

Riot of Mill Laborers at Illinois Steel Plant

More than a hundred Poles and Italians rioted at the Illinois Steel plant in South Chicago demanding jobs. They shattered windows and attempted to force entry, injuring several before police dispersed them. They then looted and wrecked Thomas Walsh’s saloon after spending their remaining money.

Chicago Illinois Steel Company Thomas Walsh Walsh

Two of Whom Are Already Dead Fire Result Montpelier Incident

Nov 5 Montpelier Indiana report about a fire started with gasoline that left two people dead. The brief item notes Grover as a name connected to the event and implies a fatal outcome from the blaze.

Chamberlain Criticizes Cobdenism in Birmingham Speech

Joseph Chamberlain addressed about 8 000 Birmingham townsmen at a rally in Tiverton Hall Birmingham focusing on free trade and imperial unity. He argued the United States would not abandon manufacturing and urged English voters to choose tariffs that protect colonies and industry.

Towson Joseph Chamberlain Tigeley Hall Drmingham Haw Birmingham Chaumiberlain Ile Qeares Chamberlain Cohen Cobden United States Providense Great Britain United Kingdom Liberal Party

Sam Parks Announces Resignation and Conviction Stand

From a New York cell Sam Parks declares he'll resign as walking delegate and as a member of the Housesmiths and Bridgemen unions to serve his prison term. He says he is out of the labor movement forever, not seeking a new trial, and expresses regret only for his wife.

New York Sam Parks City Housesmiths Bridgemen's Union Parks Sing Sing

Beavers Targeted by Six DC Bench Warrants

The District of Columbia Supreme Court issued six alias bench warrants for the arrest of George W. Beavers, formerly head of the salary and allowance division at the Post Office Department, who is currently in New York.

Washington Supreme Court of the District of Columbia George W. Beavers New York Post Office Department

Weather reports use New York time standardized across stations

A Detroit Free Press note explains the Weather Bureau uses Eastern Time for all observations and reports to ensure simultaneous data from nationwide stations. It adds that volunteers and newspaper writers may use other time standards, but corrections are made to Eastern Time when compiling official records.

Weather Bureau New York Monthly Weather Review Washington Detroit Free Press

Is your daughter happily married Mrs Cashleigh

A light exchange about Mrs Cashleigh and her daughter focusing on marriage and social clubs. The remark notes both spouses are devoted to their clubs and often spend weeks apart.

Cashleigh Chicago Record-Herald

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