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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1901

Page

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Ex Governor Davis H Waite Dies in Aspen at 9

Aspen, Nov 28 ex Governor Davis H Waite of Colorado dies suddenly while peeling an apple at nine this morning. Waite, famed for his Bloody Bridles speech, clashed with federal authorities during his term and later became a noted public figure in politics and church circles.

Waite Colorado Aspen Colo Davis H. Waite Republican Party Wall Street Uncle Sam Wait Fort Logan Denver Board of Police Commissioners McCcook Department of Colorado War Department United States Mint Brooks Cripple Creek el Paso

Death of Clem Studebaker Ends Noted South Bend Figure

Clement Studebaker died at 11 55 a m after a long stomach ailment. Born March 12 1881 in Adams County Pennsylvania he moved with his family to Wayne Ohio then to South Bend Indiana in 1850 with only $2. He started a wagon making business with his brother Henry in 1852 and built the Studebaker Bros Manufacturing Company, later incorporated in 1868 with Clem as president. Funeral is set for 1 p m Saturday with private burial.

South Bend Ind Navy Clement Studebaker Adams County Wayne Ashland County John Studebaker Clem Studebaker Select Henry Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Company

Livery Stable Owner Watts Arrested for Kidnapping

John N. Watts, owner of a large Springfield livery stable and prominent local family member, was arrested in Toronto California on a kidnapping charge. Detective Evan T. Jones will bring him back. Watts fled for six months across Florida California and Mexico evading arrest. He and his wife Miss Mayme Harrison divorced a year ago and Watts allegedly kidnapped their daughter six months ago. the child has not been seen since.

Springfield Ill John N. Watts Toronto Cali Evan T. Jones Watts Florida California Mexico Esen Mayme Harrison John Harrison Richlands Harrison Homestead

Beet Sugar Men Confer in Bay City Michigan

Eleven sugar companies from Michigan and Ohio met in Bay City to discuss forming a state wide association for self protection to push higher beet prices. They debated legislation and ant tariff moves by sugar refiners and decided not to send a single Michigan delegation to the national convention, allowing individual company representatives to go.

Bay City Mich Michigan Ohio Convention of American Beet Sugar Manufacturers’ Association Washington

Mrs McNeal Lost Overboard in Atlantic Gale

Mrs H McNeal wife of Dr H McNeal of Ann Arbor washed overboard from the steamship Bergenland during a Wednesday gale off the Atlantic coast and was never seen again. The couple had left Ann Arbor in April for a European South American trip and were returning home. Mrs McNeal was a 1897 graduate of the University of Michigan medical department. Dr McNeal, a 1888 arts graduate and 1900 medical graduate, accompanied her on the voyage.

Ann Arbor Mich H. McNeal University of Michigan Medical Department

American cotton fabrics gain foothold in Harput market

Washington reports Consul Norton at Harput Turkey says the first serious experiment introducing American cotton fabrics shows success as our goods prove superior to Manchester wares, explaining the favorable reception and rise of U S products in the local market.

Washington Norton Harput Turkey State Department Manchester

Purdue Receives 60000 Dollar Gift for Assembly Hall

Lafayette Ind Nov 28 Purdue college gets a Thanksgiving gift of 60000 dollars from Mrs Eliza Fowler to fund erection and equipment of a new assembly hall.

Lafayette Ind Purdue College Eliza Fowler

Variety of early 1900s incidents reported nationwide

The report notes multiple events including George M. Pullman in critical condition with pneumonia in San Mateo. policeman Spierling to be fined for sleeping on duty. David Nation’s divorce granted. A J Balfour recovering from influenza. Omaha waiters' union preparing actions. Niles furnace closed due to coke shortage. deer and moose harvest in Minnesota. Fred Lindloff’s suicide at Clinton. a cartel to control Anchor wire fence business. Root couple returning to Washington. Grand jury indicts K B Yount. Louisville treasurer Young’s suicide. Neeley shoots Crawford and self-harms but survives. German insurance law to take effect in 1902. Queen Wilhelmina estrangement rumors denied.

George M. Pullman San Mateo Charles Spierling Chicago David Nation Carrie A. J. Balfour House of Commons Waiters’ Union of Omaha National Steel Company Niles Minensota Fred Lindloff Clinton Mississippi River Root Washington New York K. B. Yount Eufaula Ala National Bank Stuart R. Young Louisville Ivy Memphis Tenn George M. Neeley Ora J. Crawford Germany Wilhelmina

Lecture schedule and ticket sales for Wilson course

The pamphlet lists lecture dates by Frederick Truman and C. H. Wilson with events on Fridays including December 13 and January 3. Tickets for the lecture series are available anytime at Wilson Beamer Hardware, selling season or single passes.

Frederick Truman Dee Fredrick Musical C. H. Wilson Wilson- Beamer Hardware

Death Toll in Wabash Disaster Still Averages About Eighty

Detroit November 20 reports clash over the Seneca Mich wreck on the Wabash line. Superintendent Burns lowers death estimates while others cite fourteen known dead and many more fragments. Officials probe orders and responsibility for the collision involving No 13 and east bound services.

Detroit Seneca Mich George M. Burns Adrian Burns Barnes Associated Press No. 13 Eames Strong

Wreck Involving No 4 and No 13 Trains Near Sand Creek

Engineer Strong and Fireman Parks recount a collision on a straight east bound line near Sand Creek and Seneca after misread orders. Both crews describe speeds around fifty miles per hour, a bridge, and a catastrophic pile up with injuries including a broken leg and severe facial cuts.

Sand Creek Holloway Seneca Montpelier Continental Limited Engineer Strong Detroit Strong Parks No. 4

Tragic Immigrant Train Wreck Kills Many In Colorado Route

Three immigrant trains suffered catastrophic wrecks with No. 18 engines piling and coaches telescoped. About fifty people, including women and children, perished in the blaze around the immigrant cars. Train No. 4 and No. 13 also suffered heavy losses, with many passengers killed or unable to escape. Engineer Sam J. Work and Fireman Dowd named on the doomed No. 13 run as it carried seventy five immigrants to Trinita Colorado.

Italy Trinita Colo Sam J. Work Dowd

Imatone Engine 11 Tragedy Claims Firemen

Engineer Robert Parks and Fireman Cal Baldorf of Ashley survived injuries from the second engine No 11. Fireman perished in the crash while Engineer Work suffers severe burns and injuries, unable to speak, as rescue crews battled the wreckage.

Imatone Pne No. 11 Robert Parks Cal Baldorf Ashley

List of Identified and Injured Victims in Fatal Fire

Names of the dead and injured from a major blaze are compiled, including Wim Dowd Delray and C W Batltort, firemen, and numerous others across Detroit Chicago New York and San Francisco. Victims range from severely burned to multiple injuries with many city and company affiliations noted.

Wim DD. Dowd Delray C. W. Battlort Ashley No. 13 James Brown Porter Chicago FE. N. Bevell Pontiac George W. Younwins Kansas City Job Witchell Witchell Sons & Co Detroit Ilda Denbart Mariana Ponetta Nicholas Tioga County N. Y Antonio Forne T. F. Joyce Lioyd Kipton Giacomo Belline Domeneo Vosteraro Johanne Lobita Frank Beilder Baltimore Louis Shoemmaker Acvian Jessie Williams George F. White New York M. Thomas Grehan Buffalo D. Bancard Logansport M. Stringe Belleville Mich Glax Caxar San Francisco Foloso Folanarox Lyoria M. EK. Gillen Fairburn N. HL F. Carroll Yonawanda Anna Krasove Denver Colo Antonio Vingier Antonio Pfamier Twain Cales James I G. W. Sweeney Engineer Strong C. EK. Smith Patrick Flannery Hastings Minn Mary Williams Sioux City Otto Hare Eltreit John Schuyder Jessie

Young Corbett Stops Terry McGovern in Hartford Fight

In Hartford on November 20, Billy Rothwell known as Young Corbett defeated Terry McGovern in six minutes from the start. McGovern, featherweight champion for eighteen months, was knocked out in the second round after a series of exchanges and a feint followed by a right cross to the jaw.

Hartford Conn Cor New York Denver Dawn Terry Corbett McGovern Rothwell

Minister Wu Criticizes Chinese Exclusion Move at White House

Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, probed President Roosevelt on re enacting the Chinese exclusion act. He questioned the logic of discrimination and argued against immigration barriers, calling it an outrage and challenging the premise that might justify right.

Washington White House Wu Ting Fang Roosevelt Jim Facor

End of War Talks In Caribbean Amid Colo mbian Crisis

A conference aboard the US gunboat Marietta in Colon harbor included Liberal and Conservative reps, and officers from the Marietta, British Tribune, and French Suchet along with Colombian officials. Lib erals reportedly to surrender Colon. Machias marines guarded the station as troops moved toward Colon while Alban and Jeffries joined the talks aboard the Machias.

Liberal Party of Colombia Colon United States Diarites Alban Jeffries Machias General Pinton Colon Harbor Kenney’s Bluff Tribune

Creed revisers plan wording changes to the Presbyterian creed

A section of the twenty member committee began revising the Presbyterian Church creed to be clearer to lay readers. No vital changes were planned, but new phrasing, possible statements on God's personality, and infant salvation declarations were discussed with sessions to continue through the week.

Washington Presbyterian Church God

Liberals Repel Government Forces at Buena Vista Hills

In Colombia 800 government troops under General Alban clash with Liberal forces led by Colonel Barrera at Buena Vista. Savage fighting lasts until 5 30 p m with heavy government losses over 100 killed or wounded and retreat toward Frijoles. Liberal losses are reported as insignificant as reinforcements may arrive from Chorrera.

Colon Colombia Alban Buena Vista Barrera Frijoles Col. Barrerra Domingo Diaz Chorrera

Panama Isthmus Fight Reported Near Buena Vista

Secretary Long received a cablegram from Captain Perry on the isthmus dated Nov 28 Panama reporting that parties fought yesterday near Buena Vista and firing stopped as passenger trains passed.

Washington Navy Long Perry United States Panama Buena Vista

City Treasurer Young Dies by Own Action in Louisville

Discrepancy in Stuart R. Young's accounts is believed to total 40 000 to 50 000 dollars. Officials expect weeks to complete a full audit of bank books covering his four year term as city treasurer before releasing an official report.

Louisville Stuart R. Young Young

Dangerous Fire in Texas Oil Field Threatens Derricks

Beaumont Texas November 20 The most dangerous fire since discovery of the oil field began when plumbers tried to make pipe connections near Exporter Land Pipe Land mill. The fire swept dry grass and spread toward derricks but workers halted it within twenty feet of a derrick. Many men suffered severe burns. plumbers were arrested.

Beaumont Tex Land Pipe Land Company Horg-Swayne Syndicate

Court contest over Dr Smith estate in Niles

Niles Michigan November 20. The widow contests the estate of Dr W H Smith claiming he transferred his property to his cousin and nurse Miss Hannah Dibble before death. Allegations include bills of sale to the nurse to cut off the widow while the claim now is that the doctor was not responsible.

Niles, Mich W. H. Smith Hannah Dibble

Indiana professor claims Miss Knapp is Helen Gould

Delusion of a Battle Creek professor from Indiana claims Miss Deanna Knapp of the city is Helen Gould the millionaire in disguise. He says Helen pursues him with marriage and has followed him for twelve years while Miss Knapp is said to have begun a strenuous life.

Indiana Battle Creek Mich EB. E H. Baker Indianapolis Deanna Knapp Helen Gould Tie Helen Miss Knapp

Marriage announced in New York Mrs Morris to Henry Clews Jr

Announcement from New York reports the nuptials of Mrs. Fred Gebhard formerly Morris of Baltimore to Henry Clews Jr the son of the prominent New York banker.

New York Fred Gebhard Morris Baltimore Henry Clews, Jr

Joe Walcott Beats Peter Jackson in Baltimore Fight

Joe Walcott won last night from Peter Jackson on points after twenty rounds in Baltimore Maryland.

Joe Walcott Peter Jackson Baltimore Peter Jacsor

Reckless prank leaves woman near death in buggy crash

In Columbus Indiana on November 20 Mrs Moses Linson 35 lies in critical condition after a horse driven by her husband Rev Moses Linson bolted from a buggy after burrs were placed in the harness by mischievous boys.

Columbus Ind Moses Linson

Cole's Hot Blast Stoves For Sale

Advertises Cole's Hot Blast stoves as cleanest and most economical on the market sold at A J Rankin's.

Young George Pullman Dies in San Mateo

George M. Pullman died at San Mateo yesterday morning after being in San Francisco. The report notes the Pullman family name and the death occurring in the San Mateo area.

San Francisco George M. Pullman San Mateo

Singer Sewing Machines Repairs at Nicola and Harmon’s

Office and repairs for Singer sewing machines offered by Nicola and Harmon at high street address with phone number 331. Local service emphasizes repairs and sales of Singer models.

Singer Sewing Machines Singer Sewing Machine S Nicola & Harmon’s

Praise for Chamberlan's Cough Remedy by Ralph S Meyers

A Wheeling resident endorses Chamberlan's Cough Remedy noting a severe cough and chest pains eased after a second dose. He credits the medicine with curing the cold and improving health. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.

Chamberlan Ralph S. Meyers Wheeling W. Va Stewarts Pharmacy Cook & Sherman

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