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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1901
Page
1
The Chicago case of Captain 0 M Carter is reopened in full, revealing their ramified connections. The report notes the death of aged twins as a tied or related outcome.
Ghostly finds of nine cadavers from Harvey Medical college shipped to Missouri were uncovered by Burlington Railroad workers in the Canal and Polk streets freight house. Dr Francis M Schoenieber is in police custody as investigators probe links to a butchered body found nearby and a reopened Carter case unfolds in federal court.
Two escaped Fort Leavenworth prisoners captured Sheriff Cook and Deputy Williams near Paulina Kansas and used Mrs Wooster and the sheriff as shields during a several hour standoff before escaping armed civilians pursued and police reinforced the area. The fugitives remained at large.
In Topeka Chief Stahl with eight officers enlarged a siege of the Wooster farm but the convicts refused to surrender. Farmer Wooster was struck and wounded, Mrs Wooster fainted, and Sheriff Cook was used as a shield as the escape began. The convicts fled along the railroad track into a hedge, immunity from arrest granted by Sheriff Cook preventing pursuit.
Indianapolis November 11 The appeal to Indiana citizens for Mc Kinley memorial fund contributions has been prepared by Governor Durbin as Memorial association chairman with Senator Fairbanks and Addison C Harris as state representatives. The message urges broad cooperation to raise a suitable Indiana contribution.
Large attendance marked the Tippecanoe battle anniversary at the new tomb of General William Henry Harrison near Cincinnati Ohio. President Benjamin Harrison had a fresh tomb built over his grandfather’s grave at North Bend.
Fire Saturday swept through Butte Neb destroying nearly the entire business section. Ten business places were burned including hotels and restaurants. The total loss runs about 30000 dollars with about one third covered by insurance.
Moses Dillon was Saturday removed from the office of collector of customs at El Paso Texas on charges of violation of the civil service law.
Remaining lectures occur on Friday evenings with HV Richards on November 22 and Frederick Truman on December 13. Fredrick Musical Co hosts January 3 and the Passion Play on January 24. Season or single tickets may be secured at OC H. Wilsons Wilson Beamer Hardware store.
M Bapst a dispatch authorizes resumption of diplomatic relations with the Porte and M Delcasse confirms the move. France gains approval of sultan’s trade and agrees on school and hospitable establishments. Caillard ordered to rejoin Greek waters. Constans to return to Constantinople.
Sofia reports Consul General Dickinson delivered strong protests to the Bulgarian government over troop movements that threaten the safety of Miss Stone. He warned Bulgaria would be responsible for any death and insisted surrender or ransom payment precede any resolution. The brigands, led by Captain Yanne Sandanski, allegedly increased pressure to extract conditions.
A mail consignment that left Sydney on Oct 15 for London via the American route arrived in New York at 10 40 am Saturday and was dispatched on the steamship Umbria that afternoon. It had reached San Francisco by Nov 4 and continued by regular trains eastward. The Sydney to London transmission time is about 31 days, four days longer via the Suez route.
Senator Hanna arrived in New York on Saturday and spoke about the proposed McKinley memorial in Canton. He said no large historic memorial is planned in Washington and suggested such efforts should have honored Lincoln and other great men years ago.
Lisbon dispatch reports a Portuguese gunboat seized the American schooner Nettie and Lottie at Horta Fayal Azores for covertly moving twenty six emigrants who sought to dodge military service.
Columbus Ohio November 11 Governor Nash analyzed election results noting rural districts swung Republican. Rural areas contributed 58 000 to Nash compared with 30 000 two years ago, while large cities showed a Republican loss of 10 000.
The members of the A M E Church plan a Thanksgiving Day dinner in Armory Hall to benefit the church. A glorious meal is promised and a large turnout is hoped for with dinner priced at twenty five cents.
Baltimore seafood news notes fresh oysters available at Todd Stuart's market. Limited supply highlights seasonal catch and local sourcing.
Homer Holland, Drake University sprinter and hop jump record holder, was shot and killed by A. M. Hunter, a professional gambler, after a Friday night quarrel over a gambling debt in Mount Ayr. Hunter confessed and was arrested after fleeing to a livery stable.
The Helena site of the government building reportedly sits atop a gold strike claimed to belong to Uncle Sam. If the mine proves rich, the government may sell or relocate, with Assistant Secretary Taylor noting no build over a mine and Secretary Gage outlining work, lease, or sale as options pending Congress approval.
Indiana governor Durbin, at the National Curfew association’s request, urged state and territorial governors to press legislatures on youth reform laws. The measures include curfew provisions to prevent imprisonment of youths with older criminals and requirements for officers to return tramping, truant and runaway boys to their homes.
Sadie Clafin of New York a member of The Village Parson company was taken from a train in Fort Dodge Saturday in a violently insane state. Her clothing was torn and disordered as four men restrained her while awaiting an ambulance to hospital. Insanity attributed to a morbid interest in spiritualism she has shown recently.
Sault Ste. Marie Michigan November 11 The remains of the two year old child of Mr and Mrs Louis Kimball of Brimley were found in the woods near Wellsburg after a two month search that followed a berry picking trip. The disappearance led to a long fruitless hunt and the family suspected theft or predation by wild animals.
In Belleville Illinois on November 11 the Wad dingham cases ended with a settlement as Elizabeth Waddingham widow of William paid Pearlina Waddingham the divorced wife and contestor twenty thousand dollars in full settlement of all claims.
At a colored church in Hopkinsville Kentucky Henry Davis and Abe Allen argued during services. Davis fired a pistol missing Allen but killing Jerry Wilson who sat opposite, the shot instantly ending Wilson's life. Authorities report the incident occurred yesterday.
In Turin Monona county a gang of four safe blowers looted the local bank and escaped with $30. Fire from residents drove them out as they fired forty shots at townspeople, but no one was hit and an innocent bystander was unharmed.
Major McLaughlin, Indian inspector, closed a treaty with Fort Totten Indians of North Dakota. It will open 104 442 acres of the finest agricultural land in the state to settlement as soon as Congress acts.
Two assay ers made their returns Saturday on ore found while excavating for the federal building in this city. One says it is good for about $50 a ton, the other says it isn't quartz and is not worth working.
Henry Wiseman, who confessed to killing Mrs Huss and was transferred from Jackson prison for examination and trial in Pontiac Michigan, passes time in jail making and selling doilies.
Chicago capital backs a Stevens Point venture to open a factory for cheap watches and clocks. Promoter is Joseph Pachner of Chicago. The project aims to create local manufacturing jobs and stimulate the economy in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Bald O. T. on November 11 reports 22 year old Joseph Carter killed 44 year old H. L. Campbell with a fist blow during a street altercation. Authorities said the men were fighting when the blow caused the fatal injury.
An advertisement claims Smith's Sure Kidney Cure is the only guaranteed remedy. It states a druggist will refund the purchase price if a customer is not completely satisfied after one bottle, costing 50 cents.
The undersigned disclaims responsibility for debts of any sub contractors agents or laborers unless issued on regularly written and signed orders. Frick and Johnson Contractors by J H Frick President.
A special report by the industrial commission analyzes cost and selling prices of iron and steel products from 1800 to 1901. It details steel rail costs by year, margins over cost, and noted losses in billets and pig iron, with figures ranging from $8.05 to over $30 per ton and margins sometimes turning negative.
The analysis notes sharp price fluctuations in pig iron billets and steel rails from 1890 to 1900, with a notable rise in 1898 followed by recovery. It explains price uniformity amid pools, the impact of demand shifts, and how rail costs diverged from selling prices. Captain Anson's all star bowling team from Chicago beat local picks in two three game series with Anson posting 224 high.
City officials issue a terse notice directing persons to call Hotel Allen and leave orders for Prank Rogers with assurance that requests will be promptly attended to.
Veterinary surgeon Dr. CC N Locke is charged with stealing chickens using three trained dogs. Farmer Trumbull swore out papers after tracing birds to a buggy in the woods. Seven destitute children were found in a Shields avenue house, without food or fire, in a case linked to Hetty Green. A cafe dispute about a gold watch ends in a court fight over whether the sale was a joke.
An anonymous Wheeling reader praises Chamberlan's Cough Remedy for a severe cough and chest pains that eased after a second dose. He mentions buying from Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook and Sherman and signs as RALen S. Veyeus at 64 Thirty seventh Street.
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