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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1900

Page

1

College Free Speech Opinions of Prof Ross Barred

Stanford University in Cal is shaken by the resignation of Dr Edward Ross head of economics and sociology amid claims by Mrs Leland Stanford that his public lectures offended her. President Dr Jordan defends the university stance while Dr Ross insists free speech was the core issue. Dr Howard also speaks to the matter, declaring defiance of corporate power in the debate.

Stanford University Cal Edward Ross Ross Stanford Leland Stanford Jordan San Francisco Dr. Rossy Dr. Jordan Standard Oil Company

Delicate Health of Senator Davis Raises Family Fears

In Saint Paul on November 16 the case of United States Senator Davis shows slight delirium on waking. The illness is linked to kidney trouble, the family braces for the worst yet hopes for a turn for the better. Mrs Davis stays at his bedside with sisters Mrs Tripp and Mrs Morford aiding and comforting the aged parents.

Mrs. Davis Tripp Morford

Woman Who Elopes Hastens Back to Her Spouse

Indianapolis circles report a woman who eloped with a man returned to the city Tuesday night, reaching the allroad station with her spouse awaiting her. The couple did not proceed further and remained at the station briefly before plans changed.

Frank Webber Fairland Groves Webber Indianapolis Walsted

Dilenback to sue Pardeeville over town hall appearances

Portage entrepreneur M G Dilenback seeks legal action against Pardeeville village board after it barred his Portage talent troupe from performing in the public hall citing a suspected diphtheria outbreak. The claim disputes the illness report and cites home talent performances.

Portage Wis M. G. Dilenback Village Board of Pardeeville Pardeevile Board Dillenback

Sheriff confronts escaped lunatic in Spooner standoff

In Spooner Wisconsin on Sunday Earl McDermitt, an escaped lunatic from Eau Claire, shot the sheriff’s deputy in the hand as the sheriff and deputies tried to arrest him at his home. McDermitt fired from a Winchester rifle and escaped while the officers withdrew.

Spooner, Wis Earl McDermitt McDermitt Eau Claire Wis

Was Its Last Call

Philadelphia paper The Evening Call made an assignment for the benefit of creditors and ceased publication yesterday.

Philadelphia Evening Call

Chicago and East Buffalo Live Stock and Grain Quotes

Daily market summaries show hogs at Chicago buyers around 4.25 to 4.95 with most at 4.85 to 4.95, cattle receipts about 9,000 with steers from 5.15 to 5.60 and cows down to 1.75, sheep around 3.25 to 5.45, East Buffalo notes hogs at 5.15 to 5.20, cattle veal at 5.50 to 8.25, sheep 4.10 to 5.30. St Louis and Milwaukee grain bids edge higher with wheat at 69 to 75 cents, corn 35 to 36 cents, oats around 23 to 24 cents, rye firm near 49 cents, barley lower around 60 cents.

Chicago Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission St. Louis Tra Ee Eee Cape Cod

Resumption of Anglo American Commission Talks

Washington moves to restart the US Britain Canada Anglo American commission focusing on Alaska boundary and Behring Sea issues. A modus vivendi on Alaska may let the panel proceed with other questions while direct negotiations address the dispute.

Seator Fairbanks State Department Alaska British Columbia Canada United States Pasamaquoddy Bay Maine Wisconsin Minnesota Great Lakes Lord Merschel Lord Alverstone Richard Webster i Wilfrid Laurier Senator Fairbanks Indiana John W. Foster John A. Kasson

Armor Price Set by Government for Krupp Plate

Secretary Long announced settlement of the armor plate price dispute with Carnegie and Bethlehem for Krupp armor at 420 dollars per ton, possible royalties raising to 455.52 dollars. The deal covers the largest single armor purchase in U.S. history, for seventeen ships under construction including eight battleships and six armored cruisers.

Navy Department Carregie Bethlehem Companies Krupp United States Harvey Midvale Maine Washington Long Carnegie Bethlehem

Trance Mystery Nineteen Sleepwalker at Norway Opera House

Nellie Roman a former Florence Wisconsin teacher and later head waiter at Florence Commercial hotel lies in a trance at Hotel Sampson Norway Michigan. Doctors report no awake signs since Tuesday night though she opened her eyes briefly Wednesday. A traveling companion Levy was with her at the minstrel show and hypnotist may be consulted to awaken her.

Iron Mountain Mich Nellie Roman Florence Wis Sampson Norway Drs. Swift Jones

Tax reformation eyed for war revenue stamps in Senate talks

Representative Tawney of the Ways and Means Committee previews Washington hearings on Nov 30 to trim war revenue taxes. He expects stamp taxes on conveyances and charitable inheritances may go, with medicines taxes possibly cut too. Tax removal will be gradual to avoid deficits.

Winona Tawney Ways and Means Committee Washington

Czar Health Theme Spurs European Concern

London reports widespread worry over Emperor Nicholas health with fears of a long illness despite official bulletins. Copenhagen notes potential overwork linked to the Chinese crisis and bad Livadia conditions, while St. Petersburg dispels major fever reports.

London Nicholas Copenhagen Livadia St. Petersburg

Kid LaVigne Injured in Saginaw Porch Fall

In Saginaw Michigan on Tuesday ex lightweight champion Kid LaVigne slipped on ice while leaving his mother’s home with his brother Billy. He fell nine steps onto a stone sidewalk and was unconscious for a time. Doctors expect he cannot train for ten days. The report also notes the Church of England has a weekly income around £200000.

Saginaw Mich Lavigne Billy Church of England

Old Jeff Davis road vacated amid railway clash

Milwaukee dated Nov 16 portion of the road between Delafield and Oconomowoc known as the old Jeff Davis road was vacated on Bishop Nicholson's motion. The decision blocks plans for an electric railway that would have crossed the path of the ep’s planning.

Milwaukee Wis Delafield Oconomowoc Jeff Davis Confederate States Bishop Nicholson

Paris editors' fury as US accused in field gun secret

Paris attacks US war department amid spy mania over the 7h millimeter field gun. French officials deny substantial risk to secrets while noting cooperation with US officers and recalls of agents amid sharp editorials from La Patrie and Le Petit Journal.

New York Tribune Paris Kruger Ernest Judet Petit Journal Lucien Millevoye la Patrie Boulevard United States War Department France Boulevard Papers Ministry of War Ministry of Foreign Affairs United States Ordnance Lieut. Mott United States Artillery Service Horace Porter United States Chartres Mott Petit Oournal Borup TSO Germany Italy M. Waldeck-Rousseau de Gallifer Andre General Staff Dreyfus M. Millevoye

Cannibalism in Savage Islands Reported on Mascotte Voyage

The Mas cote arrives from the south seas with accounts of cannibals and massacres on the Savage islands. Cannibals loot Copra house, kill traders, and shell villages after taking fifteen guns from the trader Herman Matzke. Captain Maceo fires back with a small gun to deter attackers.

San Francisco South Seas Savage Islands Solomon Islands New Guinea New Ireland Komall Admiralty Group Herman Matzke Mascotte Macco Maceo Kusai Carolines Zeadler Komali Matty Island Solomon Group

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