29 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
1
The case of Howard A against Thomas Wilson ended with a verdict for the plaintiff last night. Judge Clements instructed the jury earlier and the panel deliberated about an hour before returning the $200 award after a hard fought trial starting Monday.
New York Nov 29 Charles F Kelly former speaker of the St Louis house of delegates arrived on the Celtic as part of a bribery inquiry. He said he would return to St Louis after news of his son's death. Earlier reports say Kelly was sought for questioning over a $47500 bribe in the municipal lighting deal.
Berlin reports a stormy Reichstag session with a minority accused of obstruction. Vice President Buesing suspended proceedings after insults and violent shouts as the Socialists clashed with the majority over the reading of the tab e bill.
Paris November 27 United States and French crowds attended the Ellen Gore funeral at the American church Rue de Berri. A hearse with Gowdy monogram and three carriages followed by empty vehicles, no pallbearers or mourners. Dr Thurber officiated and a proverb about evil communications was cited. The cortege went to Bagneux cemetery for a brief ceremony as Gowdy prepares deposi tions and reports in Washington.
Manila reports a constabulary offensive against Ladrones and fanatics in Leyte and Biliran. Inspector Crockett and forces killed thirty nine Ladrones near Ormoc, while Corporal Montague’s detachment defeated a band near Talibang, killing thirteen and capturing thirty six. No casualties reported for the constabulary.
In Pittsburgh on November 27 the Western Union Telegraph Company asked a federal court for an injunction to stop the Pennsylvania Railroad from forcing removal of its poles and wires from the railroad right of way. An additional bill and petition were filed detailing extensive telegraph infrastructure and operations and contending the move aims to curb Western Union in favor of the Postal Company.
John McVilly, Roman Catholic archbishop of Tuam and primate of Connaught since 1881, has died at age 90. He led the church in western Ireland for decades and was a prominent religious figure.
Hog receipts and prices posted for Chicago and East Buffalo markets with cattle and sheep ranges. Cattle and hogs show varied quotations across grades, with Western and native sheep and calf values listed, reflecting auction activity and market strength in late November.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discover as a remedy for indigestion and stomach disorders caused by poor food choices. It cites a Columbus reader who claims dramatic weight gain and renewed health after eight bottles in six weeks, and notes a free medical adviser offer.
In Springfield Charles W. Wottehild of Rochester stands trial for the murder of George Hayes at Daniel Raymond's saloon last Christmas morning. The prosecution claims premeditation and no provocation while the defense cites prominence and a self-defense plea. In Jacksonville Golmer Ham, 15, is tried before Judge Thompson for the murder of William Lyons at a Muddy Prairie crossroads store in July 1901, amid a long standing enmity with the Haw family and alleged turkey theft.
New York on November 27 reports a warrant for Lawrence Murphy former treasurer of the Journeymen Stone Cutters association charged with larceny of $35,000 from the group. Murphy vanished in September after being asked to turn over funds for a building site. Books showed a credit of $85,000. he is believed to have fled to England.
Davenport reports the stolen team from the Rock Island express robbery found in the Wapsie river bottoms forty miles northwest of Davenport. Bandits likely escaped by boat down the Wapsie. No new clues. Also, unknown man found near Manistee believed to be Fayette J. Partridge, a Chicago lawyer, identified by coat fragment and missing teeth. last seen en route to Traverse City.
Traverse City report says William R. Peck aged 14 was climbing a log when a gun discharged and the charge shattered his right arm. The limb was amputated Monday morning. In Wisconsin, Armour company reportedly intends to invest in local sheet steel mills to support a tinplate plant.
The Vossische Zeitung confirms U S Steel is negotiating with Austrian and German steel and wire syndicates to divide neutral markets and reduce competition.
Assistant Secretary Taylor names sites for federal buildings in Evanston Illinois and Flint Michigan with specified corner locations and prices 17 500 and 9 100 dollars respectively indicating federal construction plans.
A 60-year-old man known as Knickerbocker died Monday afternoon in Hesperia Michigan after severe burns from a fire that destroyed a house and claimed his wife at Meracreek. Marseilles reports mail service halted by stokers strike, stopping port operations at this time.
The German emperor at Krupp funeral denounces a calculated murder by calumny and slander. He laments the death of Herr Krupp and defends the integrity of the house while condemning the attack on his friend and the German fatherland.
The German emperor berates alleged traitors among German workers accusing them of defaming Krupp and demanding loyalty to the factory and memory of the benefactor. He urges workers to sever ties with those responsible and pledges collective responsibility for the nation’s honor.
The Western Federation of Miners executive board orders the Butte Montana engineers affiliated with the federation to compel every eligible man in the area to join. The move is seen as a challenge to the American Federation of Labor which recently organized an engineers union in Butte.
London reports that Venezuela seeks to satisfy financial and diplomatic claims of foreign powers and bondholders. A secret delegation travels to Europe to negotiate a settlement while the United States weighs proposals and maintains cautious diplomacy amid Caracas discussions. President Castro has focused on internal issues but sent a European declaration to pursue a feasible settlement.
Secrecy was deemed necessary to avoid overwhelming claims and political pressure as Venezuela contemplates a unified repayment plan for all government debts and guaranteed towns. The plan aims for a stronger security basis and may seek U S backing and European facilities for a settlement. Boston dinner attendance by former Treasury Secretary Jon Lyman J. Gage was canceled due to domestic business.
William Armstrong a leading Ottumwa business figure died suddenly yesterday while speaking to a customer. He had long suffered heart disease according to local reports.
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