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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1900

Page

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Peary Expedition News Amid Polar Expedition Rumors

Boston reports on Baldwin Zeigler and Stein expeditions to the Arctic. The piece discusses Peary’s 1899 plans, possible delays, and the Windward and Fram's fate while noting a special registry aim to replace specific corporate taxes with true cash value assessments.

Boston Elvelyn Baldwin Baldwin-Zeigler Nova Scotia Edinbur Dundee Stein Elismere Land Baldwin Peary Utah Port Conger

Potter urges voluntary remedy over coercive action in labor disputes

Bishop Henry C Potter of New York told the Industrial Commission he trusts voluntary groups to curb sweat shop evils more than laws. He favors a permanent mediation commission between capitalists and workers, opposes compulsory arbitration, and says public opinion and organized labor are key to resolving disputes without halting industry.

Washington Henry C. Potter New York Industrial Commission West

Bryan era speech signals strong GOP gains across states

Across major cities from New York to Detroit on November 10 1900 senators and party leaders discuss results from the election in Nebraska Kentucky and Indiana. They hail pro gold and law and order wins while silent on cabinet posts and Bryan future plans amid Republican momentum.

New York Handa National Relean Committee Cleveland Nebraska Great West Kentucky Hanna Depew Philippines Gore Detroit Don M. Dickinson

Women who would vote push to lobby in state cap

At the Wisconsin State Federation of Women's clubs meeting in Racine Mrs. Rublee Cole of Milwaukee proposed a five member committee to draft bills and push constitutional changes allowing women to vote for county and state superintendents and school officers when separate ballots are used. The convention elected Mrs. Youmans as president. Nearby reports note a fatal railway tank collapse in Milford and a gas trench asphyxiation in Stevens Point, plus amputation of a priest’s foot in Beloit.

Racine Wis Wisconsin State Federation of Women’s Clubs Rublee Cole Milwaukee Capitol Youmans

James J. Donelan Dies in Springfield Police Chief Posts

James J. Donelan longtime Springfield Massachusetts police chief died suddenly of heart disease on November 10. He had served twice as superintendent of police in Springfield.

Springfield Mls James J. Donelan

Arctic explorers report Peary to dash for pole in 1899

Dr Kann's party says Peary passed Bedford Pym island in August 1899 and planned a dash for the pole. The French chamber backs the ministry 229 to ce. The German government buys Count Zeppelin's airship at high price. Marcus Daly gravely ill in Hotel Netherlands New York with slim hopes from doctors.

Pym Island Fort Conger Pole Peary Iain North Dr. Kann Arctic Exploring Party Bedford Chamber of Deputies Count Zeppelin Marcus Daly Netherlands New York

Market Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices and Receipts

Daily market summary lists hog receipts about 23 000 with sales from 3.90 to 4.95 per cwt and most at 4.75 4.85. Cattle receipts 2 000 with varied quotations from 1.60 to 6.00 per cwt across grades. Sheep receipts 10 000 with western lambs 4.25 5.40 and native lambs 4.00 5.60 per cwt. East Buffalo quotes cattle 5.50 8.00 and hogs around 5.10 5.15 early. St. Louis and Milwaukee grain futures noted with cash and futures ranges for wheat corn oats rye and barley.

Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission St. Louis Milwaukee Grain Milwaukee Chicago Chicago Board of Tr Wheat

Wisconsin Relief Corps Convention in Plymouth

The state convention of the Woman's Relief Corps was held in Plymouth Wisconsin yesterday. The Fond du Lac corps demonstrated dye work during the gathering and sent a large delegation to attend.

Wisconsin Relief Corps Plymouth Wis Navy Woman's Relief Corps Fond du Lac Graftton H. Weller Grafton Hall

Pingree Likely to Propose Michigan Tax Legislation

Lansing officials say Governor Pingree plans to call for passage of tax measures after conferring with state officials. The governor aims to push and pass tax laws, with several officials convinced this is his purpose in the current session.

Pingree Michigan Lansing, Mich Dingree

KENTUCKY SAFE FOR BRYAN WITH UNOFFICIAL LEADS

Louisville reports Bryan ahead by 7 685 and Beckham 4 110 with unofficial Kentucky returns from all precincts and most counties. National and state leaders may consider contests. Republican officials caution over possible fraud while not pledging challenges. Georgia results show Bryan leading by about 46 000 with nine counties Republican.

Louisville Kentucky Courier-Journal Bryan Beckham Leslie Combs Republican Committee McKinley Combs Georgia Atlanta Counees Polk Murk Creorg

Iowa and Illinois Unite In Davenport Wedding

Miss Julia Prettyman Kimball of Davenport and Frank Warren Everett of Highland Park Ill married at the bride’s home with Rev D C Garrett presiding. Attendants included Evelyn Van Alstine Evanston Helen Foster Boston and Mary Wadsworth Davenport. The couple plan to reside in Havana after a New York visit and a winter in Cuba.

Davenport Julia Prettyman Kimball Frank Warren Everett Highland Park Ill A. Kimball Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad D. C. Garrett Oconomowoe Wis Evelyn van Alstine Evanston Helen Foster Boston Mary Wadsworth Mary Wylie Thomas Tallmage Roland Hopkins Robert de Goyler Thomas Griggs Cuba Havana

Fire devastates Biloxi resort tearing through 100 buildings

A gulf city resort at Biloxi Mississippi suffered a major blaze that burned more than 100 structures near nightfall. Loss is estimated at 300000 dollars with 125000 insured as churches schools and stores were destroyed. No lives were reported.

New Orleans Biloxi Miss Mississippi Sound Louisville and Nashville

Lord Salisbury Praises U S Election At London Banquet

At a lord mayor’s banquet in London, Lord Salisbury lauded the American election as a triumph of civilization and commercial honor. United States Ambassador Choate echoed the praise, noting Salisbury spoke after the vote and offered a cordial brief apology for potential remarks on another country’s politics.

London England Lord Salisbury United States Choate Walam Lond ‘Salisbury Diplomatic Corps

Britain’s Defenses and China Policy Highlighted in Speech

The premier reviews the past year praising the British war office’s handling of emergencies and the open door policy in China while opposing invasion or direct governance. He stresses strengthening ties with Britain’s colonies and warns against French or other threats, urging robust national defenses.

Kruger China Great Britain British War Office England Lord Salibury Lord Salisbury Orange and Transvaal

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