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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1899

Page

1

Bradley and Goebel quarrel unsettles Kentucky politics

In Lexington Governor Bradley and Adjutant General Daniel Collier met with Col. R. D. Williams as rumors swirl about who will succeed Goebel. Bradley vows to act by what's right, possibly with militia backing if Louisville blocks his succession. Taylor gains votes in Nelson county as court orders correction of a misprint.

Lexington Bradley State Guard Daniel Collier R. D. Williams Kentucky Frankfort Louisville Goebel Associated Press Taylor Jones Glasgow Nelson County Courier Journal

Roberts Defends Utah Polygamy Stance Before Congress

Representative elect Roberts of Utah defends himself in The Times against charges of polygamy links, asserting no plural marriages since statehood and that he does not represent or seek repeal of anti polygamy laws. He criticizes reformers and warns of political policing of Utah affairs.

New York Elect Roberts Utah Times Washington Congress United States Roberts House of Representatives New York City Helen Gould

Rugged peaks loom as a danger to Utah and the Union

The passage warns that certain forces push Americans toward a dire future, urging Utah to act independently to avert a broader threat. It argues Utah can and must chart its own salvation, claiming the state is already far along that perilous path compared to others in the nation.

Rocky Mountains Utah Union

Prisoners Arrive From Pretoria After Armored Train Incident

Fifty six British prisoners including Royal Dublin Fusiliers and blue jackets reach Lourenzo Marquez. Winston Churchill wounded in hand, taken to Model school. rest sent to race course. Boers claim two Britons killed and ten wounded in armored train fight. Estcourt reports naval gunfire repelling Boer rush with guns withdrawn.

Pretoria Lourenzo Marquez Royal Dublin Fusiliers Blue Jackets Winston Churchill Colenso Estcourt Dublin Fusiliers

Midwife Henriette Bamberger charged in multiple murders in St Louis

Circuit Attorney Eggers outlines indictments against Henriette Bamberger of 919 Chouteau avenue for eight infant deaths and eight girls. Charges include murder in the first degree, first and second degree manslaughter, with alleged grisly acts including drowning infants and cremation after wrapping in coal oil paper.

St. Louis Eggers Henriette Bamberger Chouteau Avenue Ida New Moline Isis

Reverend Rascal Sentenced for Mail Fraud Scheme

In Springfield Judge Allen sentenced Rev J Forest Marston a year and a half in the penitentiary for using the mails in a fraud. The Baptist minister claimed Red Cross work funding a Cuban relief home, but funds were never delivered to Miss Barton.

Springfield Ill Allen United States District Court Cano J. Forest Marston Marston Mount Holly D. C Red Cross Society Cuba Weyler

Extradition requested for Alonzo J. Whiteman in Illinois

Governor Tanner issued a requisition to New York for the extradition of Alonzo J. Whiteman alias A E Delafield. Whiteman passed a worthless check on John W. Taylor at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago and was sentenced in July 1908 to one year in the house of correction. He appealed, was released on bond, and then vanished.

Springfield Ills Tanner New York Alonzo J. Whiteman A. E. Delafield Whiteman John W. Taylor Grand Pacific Hotel Chicago House of Correction

Loubet Unveils Republic Statue in Paris Ceremony

President Loubet unveiled a statue symbolizing the republic's triumph in Place de la Nation with the premier Waldeck-Rousseau and cabinet present. An immense crowd witnessed the event and a procession of municipal officials and labor delegates occurred as Loubet was greeted warmly amid a peaceful demonstration.

Paris Loubet Place de la Nation M. Waldeck-Rosseau M. Loubet

Curfew controversy in Dillboro as youth buy protest buttons

Dillboro residents debate a curfew ordinance pushed by the W C T U. The youths respond with a organized protest, acquiring buttons reading Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight. In Harrisburg the Forty First regiment departs Camp Meade for New York to sail to Manila aboard the Logan via Suez.

Dillboro Ind Harrisburg Camp Meade New York Manila Logan Suez Canal

Shamrock Reaches Clyde After Transatlantic Crossing

The Shamrock sailing from New York on November 2 arrived at the Clyde at midnight Saturday.

London Shamrock New York Clyde

Carnegie Talks on Options and Future Price in Steel Inquiry

Andrew Carnegie said he would not act on stock speculation and that his partners could take over his interests. He explained the option fell through as circumstances changed and warned future options would command much higher prices, noting Carnegie Steel has only begun to grow.

Pittsburg Andrew Carnegie New York Carnegie Steel Company

Pittsburg Becomes Steel Center Amid Global Demand Outlook

The Pittsburgh interview with Andrew Carnegie predicts continued high iron and steel demand worldwide. He argues the industry will rise with new uses, and sees Pittsburgh remaining the steel hub for at least three years.

Bubonic Plague Suspected On New York Bound Steamer

The J. W. Taylor from Santos Brazil arrived with suspected bubonic plague on board. Crew bathed. clothes steam disinfected. patients at Swinburne island with no condition change. Sun’s cargo coffee to be discharged, recontained, and steam treated aboard the James W. Wadsworth. Disinfection of holds planned. Dr Fitzpatrick studies samples to decide on cargo discharge. One doctor urges burning the ship if needed.

New York J. W. Taylor Santos Brazil Swinburne Island Hoffman Island James W. Wadsworth Fitzpatrick

Sensational Testimony in Michigan Legislative Bootlery Case

Grand Rapids newspaper man Denton Q. Sproat testified before a Lansing grand jury that he saw five checks for 2000 dollars each and two checks for 5000 dollars drawn on a Minneapolis bank, payable to Charles Pratt and endorsed bearer, allegedly linked to a library funding bill. Pratt claimed Speaker Adams possessed the checks and stood to gain if the measure passed. Adams released a letter denying improper influence and asserting support for the meritorious bill.

Lansing Mich Denton Q. Sproat Grand Rapids Grand Jury Charles Pratt Pratt Minneapolis Adams

Love Damages Put at One Cent in Indiana Case

In Indianapolis on November 20, the Henry Harris case ended with a Supreme Court verdict awarding Oliver M. Henry one cent in damages for alienating the wife of William Henry Harris. The lengthy trial spanned two weeks and forty nine ballots, detailing quarrels, a return to the parents, a divorce, and the wife’s remarriage to Carris.

Indianapolis Henry Harris Whch Supreme Court William Henry Harris Oliver M. Henry Henry Carris

National Temperance Union meets President over Hawaii ban

Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis of the National Woman's Temperance Union met President McKinley to present a memorial urging prohibition of liquor opium and gaming in Hawaii. A Hawaiian petition from influential merchants supported the action. McKinley advised contacting Senators Morgan and Cullom and called it an opportune moment to discuss the matter.

Washington National Woman's Temperance Union Margaret Dye Ellis McKinley Morgan and Cullom Hawaii

Suit for damages dropped amid diamond theft case

In Racine Wisconsin on November 20 the George Lester vs Frank J Miller defamation suit was dismissed on the plaintiff’s motion. Diamonds worth about 3000 were stolen from Miller’s home months earlier while Lester and a partner were installing electric bells. Both men were questioned and released, and Lester later claimed Miller accused him of possessing the diamonds.

Racine, Wis George Lester Frank J. Miller Circuit Miller Lester

MacArthur Reports Occupations in Gerona and Bayombong

General MacArthur notes a calmer political atmosphere as American forces occupy Gerona and Bayombong near Manila Dagupan rail line. Insurgents fled Gerona after burning the depot. padres offered church quarters. Slaven's scouts clash with insurgents near Panique, seizing four locomotives and thirteen cars.

Mantia Associated Press Gerona Rio Tarle Bayombong Young Lawton MacArthur Aguilhalde Pnemy Slaven Panique Soo

Aguinaldo Crisis Delays Northward Move In Panique Region

General McArthur's forces arrive from Gerona as Japanese lines extend toward Bayombong. Refugees flood Tanique while the railroad repairs proceed. A resident surgeon Joneson plans to return to Mascarabo. Refuges report insurgents lacking direction with American control widespread. Monacada reports stalled train wreckage and rapid track repairs. Weather improves as advances continue and refugees mingle with troops.

Maor Joneson Filpino Mascardo Ba+color Major Joneson Tanique Anique Monacada Panique

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