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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1903

Page

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Ex Mayor Perry Bound Over in Water Deal Bribe Case

Ex Mayor George St. Perry waived police court examination and was bound over to the superior court for trial after bail of 5000 dollars. Ex Alderman Adrian Schriver pleaded guilty to taking 825 dollars in bribes and may serve as a witness for the state. Other aldermen confess to similar involvement in the Garman Cameron water deal.

Grand Rapids, Mich George St. Perry Lant K. Salsbury Garman- Cameron Superior Court Adrian Schriver Schriver Ghysels

Senator Demands Immediate Trial In Senate Indictment

In Omaha United States Senator Charles H. Dietrich says he arrived to press for an immediate trial and vows to present all evidence to prove his vindication. He treats the case as a national matter affecting the Senate and the people of Nebraska and the country. Investigations in Milwaukee county suggest the house of correction ran a nearly fifty thousand dollar loss in 1902, while county records show about two thousand dollars lost, with further details undisclosed pending grand jury action in December.

Omaha, Neb United States Charles H. Dietrich Omaha Associated Dress Nebraska United States Senate Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee County House of Correction

Meyseburg Indictment Dropped in Suburban Deal Case

The indictment against Emil Meyseburg once sentenced for bribery in the suburban franchise deal was nolle pressed by Judge McDonald on motion of circuit attorney Folk. Meyseburg, indicted with Krantz and Murrell on January 24, 1902, was a city council member during the deal.

St. Louis Emil Meyseburg Nolle McDonald Folk Meyseburg Meysenburg Krantz and Murrell

Elephant Goes On A Tear In Frankfort Suburb

A runaway elephant escaped its keeper in Philadelphia suburb Frankfort on November 24 causing property damage. It demolished a wagon owned by George Sinn, knocked down a fence and shattered three bay windows before the keeper recaptured it. A bear then bit Frank Scheck’s hand in the same incident.

Philadelphia Frankfort Frankfort Avenue George Sinn Bustleton Frank Scheck

Two More Deer Hunting Fatalities Reported

Milwaukee Wisconsin November 24 two hunting deaths noted in reports with Frank Le Freniere among the victims. The incidents mark a grim run of deer hunting fatalities with authorities investigating details and circumstances surrounding the incidents.

Milwaukee Wis Frank le Freniere

Hunting Season Fatalities Rise In Ten Days In Michigan Wyoming Man Captured In Big Horn Chase

Norway Michigan reports a 14 year old killed by a hunter's bullet while shooting a target. John Shillinger of Marshfield Wisconsin dies from accidental discharge as he falls. Ten hunter deaths and fourteen wounded, two missing in ten days. In Wyoming a dramatic pursuit surrounds Tom O'Day, alleged outlaw, with officers capturing him near the Big Horn summit and twenty three stolen horses bound for Casper. Friends threaten interception and possible battle in Leslie mountains as deputies race to Casper overnight.

Norway Mich John Shillinger Marshfield Wis Cheyenne Wyo Big Horn Mountains Tom O'Day Webb Sam Haines Greenwood Casper O'Day Big Horn Mountain Leslie Mountains D. Ranch Round Hill

Pastor James Minto Pullman Dies in Lyon Mass

The Rev. James Minto Pullman D D pastor of the First Universalist church in Lyon Mass died after delivering a sermon of unusual vigor and eloquence. His death follows a noted career in religious service marked by leadership and devotion.

Lyon Mass James Minto Pullman Universalist

Wood Fights Moros. Three Hundred Killed in Five Days

In Jolo operations led by General Leonard Wood and Major U L Scott, about 300 Moros were killed amid five days of combat. Major Scott and five U S privates were wounded. Hassen led Scott into ambush, killing two in the clash. News from Nov 24 reports renewed US attacks and Moros driven to swamps.

Scott Manila Rolo United States Leonard Wood Hassen Wood Tablibi

Tragic Fire Kills Mrs Flanagan Child Burned

In Boston a stove explosion wrecked a house fatally burning Mrs Flanagan and igniting the child’s clothes while Mr Fanagan died trying to save them. The fire spread to the dwelling as rescue efforts began.

Mrs. Flanagan Mr. Fanagan

Clergyman Dies Suddenly in Portland Native of New York

The widely known clergyman Mr. Pullman died at age 67 from apoplexy at his home after an illness in the pulpit. A physician arrived as he collapsed on the stairs. He was a brother of the late George M. Pullman of Chicago. Survived by a widow and son. native of Portland New York. educated St Lawrence University Canton New York 1860.

Pullman Mr. Pullman George M. Pullman Chicago Portland N. Y St. Lawrence University Canton N. Y

Panic at San Domingo as bombardment resumes

President Wesy Gil seeks peace by sending Powell the Belgian minister Hayti’s minister and the Spanish consul to negotiate with insurgents besieging San Domingo. An armistice expires at noon and is then extended to 6 pm. insurgents demand surrender and promise no peace. The US minister’s residence was destroyed and panic grips residents.

San Domingo Wesy Gil United States Powell Hayti Peace Commission

Gasoline Explosion Fatal for Logansport Couple

In Logansport Indiana D M Flanagan and his wife died from severe burns after a gasoline explosion. Their six month old child Ruth was burned and will be disfigured for life. Mrs Flanagan was injured in the same incident.

Logansport Ind Navy D. M. Flanagan Ruth

Typhoid Fever Situation Improves at Williams College

Williams College reports no new typhoid cases since Thursday and no suspicious symptoms among students. Infirmary patients are progressing favorably, though the disease remains potentially serious as the critical stage approaches.

Williams College College Infirmary

Pittsburg Street Car Men Settlement Mentioned

Pittsburg street car men and the Pittsburg Railway company near settlement as national treasurer Rezin Orr arrives from Detroit to ensure fair treatment and keep strike plans from forming.

Pittsburg Pittsburg Railway Company Rezin Orr National Detroit

Drops Dead from Saddle on Ocean Parkway

Claus Wassel a commission broker dropped dead from heart disease while riding a thoroughbred on the Ocean Parkway Brooklyn He was accompanied by two friends as he suddenly clutched his chest and fell to the roadway in a dramatic collapse.

New York Navy Claus Wassel Ocean Parkway Brooklyn Mr. Wassel

King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena Arrive at Rossore

King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena arrived in Pisa on November 24 after a visit to the king and queen of England and proceeded to the royal residence at Rossore.

Pisa Italy Victor Emmanuel Helena England Rossore

Gaimari Executed for NYC Murder in 1902

Carmine Gaimari was put to death in Sing Sing electric chair for the murder of Mrs. Josephine Santa Patro in New York City on Oct. 6, 1902. The killing followed a dispute over money owed to Gaimari by the woman’s husband.

Ossining N. Y Carmine Gaimari Sing Sing Josephine Santa Patro New York City Gaimari

Balloon ascent ends in sea after Oporto launch

A chemist named Kelchier and two companions from prominent families launched a balloon at Oporto. After rising to a great height a strong air current carried the balloon over the sea and it is feared the occupants have drowned.

Oporto Kelchier

Fatal blast at Wisconsin wood camp near Florence

In a premature blast at John M. Molloy’s wood camp three miles from Florence Wisconsin Gus Berkfeldt was killed. Edward Hornstrom Join Berg and Iver Johnson were seriously injured. John Colburg and Victor Normstrom were slightly injured as they blasted rocks.

Iron Mountain Mich Gus Berkfeldt Edward Hornstrom Join Berg Iver Johnson John Colburg Victor Normstrom John M. Molloy Florence Wis

Death of a Prominent Maccabee in Flint

George J. Siegle of Port Huron, supreme record keeper of the Maccabees of the World, died at a Flint sanitarium after weeks of illness.

Flint Mich George J. Siegle Port Huron Supreme Record Keeper the Maccabees of the World

Detective Quinn Shot During Arrest in Chicago

Detective John Quinn of the Shefield Avenue station Chicago was shot and killed by Gustave Marcks who he tried to arrest. Suits totaling 41038 have been filed against John Alexander Dowie since Oct 81 by roofing clothing shoe paper and other concerns.

John Quinn Sheffield Avenue Chicago Gustave Marcks John Alexander Dowie Whatcom County Washington United States

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