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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1901

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Notable quarrel in Schley case court session

Washington October 14 The day featured a heated exchange between Lemly and Rayner over chart readings on coal consumption and warship speed. Rayner threatened to speak outside the court while Lemly warned such remarks in court would be improper. The session centered on questions about dispatch No 8 and the blockades at Cienfuegos.

Washington Schley Lemly Rayner Ever Anow Admiral Dewey Maryland

Dispatches on dispatch No. 8 reach Schley delayed

Testimony recounts how dispatch No. 8 sent from Havana May 20 and another memo were delivered to Commodore Schley via the Hawk after a prolonged delay. Witnesses describe sources in Key West and Havana, with Sampson’s fleet acting on Havana news and orders dated May 27 and June 10.

Chadwick Marblehead Schley Havana 8. A. Staunton Key West Allen Telegraph Company Sampson Cervera Beleving Rayner Hanna

Headley seeks alimony credit in North Indiana divorce case

Elwood Ind Oct 14 An unusual phase of a divorce case appears in the complaint of Joseph Headley a farmer north of Elwood whose wife recently got a decree and alimony He asks the court to allow him a credit of four dollars per month on the alimony claiming she occupies his house and refuses to vacate or pay rent He has been paying alimony promptly and contends she should either pay up or leave.

Elwood Ind Joseph Headley

Women Gain Vote as Delegates at Wisconsin Methodist

Ripon Wis Oct 14 Hereafter women will be allowed to vote as lay delegates at the Wisconsin Methodist conference. This was decided Saturday by a vote of the conference.

Ripon Wis

McKinley Mourning Period Ends in Washington

The thirty days of mourning decreed by President Roosevelt for the late President McKinley expired yesterday in Washington.

McKinley Washington Roosevelt

Episcopal General Convention Adopts Honorary Bishop Seats

San Francisco October 14 Only morning sessions were held by the Episcopal general convention. The house of bishops amended Article I to grant an honorary floor seat to retired bishops and set their portion of a joint committee on marriage prohibitions. Deputies made few changes beyond procedure rule edits and adopting the marginal readings report. The Brotherhood of St Andrew met at the YMC A and the Woman's Auxiliary maintained an open house at its headquarters.

San Francisco Oet General Convention Episcopal Church House of Bishops House of Deputies Brotherhood of St. Andrew Young Men’s Christian Association Woman's Auxiliary

End of a Business Crash In Sioux City Assets Divided

The liquidation of firms from the 20 million crash is near. The Credits Contemplation company capital is 3,876,560 with 1,499,800 in its contingent fund. It will hold its annual meeting today to decide how assets are split or sold to form a new controlling faction. Stockholders from 36 states attend with proxies for claims against Union Loan and Trust and affiliated firms.

Sioux City Credits Commentation Company Union Loan and Trust Company Country

Pilgrims Honor Jefferson at Monticello Memorial Shaft

A Jefferson Club delegation from St. Louis along with Albemarle County residents gathered at Monticello near Charlottesville on October 14 to pay tribute to Thomas Jefferson and unveil a red Missouri granite memorial shaft brought by the Missouri group.

Richmond Jefferson Club St. Louis Albemarle County Monticello Thomas Jefferson Charlottesville Missouri Old Dominion Jefferson

Gun in Court Case Ends With Fine in Wisconsin

In Eau Claire on October 14 E F Gengnangle of Dayton Ohio and Alexander Jacques of St Paul clashed while traveling for cash register houses. Gengnangle admitted possessing a pistol and handed it to an officer after Municipal Judge Gilbertson questioned him. Gengnangle was fined five dollars for contempt of court as the case adjourned.

Eau Claire Wis E. F Gengnangle Dayton Alexander Jacques St. Paul Gengnangle Gilbertson

Missing Heir Returns After Courts Declare Death

Robert Smith Quackenbush, long presumed dead by courts, returns to Melrose Wisconsin to claim a fortune. He left with his father in 1868, his father died leaving a large estate to three sons, and Robert ceased correspondence twelve years ago. The legal probe to prove death cost much money.

LaCrosse Wis Robert Smith Quackenbush Melrose Here West Robert Malrose

President Adams' Resignation Sends Wisconsins Uncertainty

Madison Wis Oct 14 No meeting has yet been held of the committee appointed by the university regents to consider President Adams resignation ex Senator W F Vilas a member says no action has yet been taken toward the selection of Presidents Adams successor and that nothing is likely to be done for some time No proposition Colonel Vilas says has been sent to anyone in regard to the matter.

Adams Madison Wis University Regents W. F. Vilas Sugcessor Vilas

Delegates to international conference depart for City of Mexico

The delegates to the international conference of American republics leave Washington on a handsomely appointed train. They will travel directly to the City of Mexico, arriving the morning of Oct 18 after a day in St. Louis.

Washington International Conference of American Republics City of Mexico St. Louis

Maggio Indicted in McKinley Presidential Conspiracy

Albuquerque October 14 Antonio Maggio an anarchist arrested at Silver City for predicting the assassination of President McKinley has been indicted by the federal grand jury for conspiracy to kill the president. Bail set at 5000 dollars.

Albuquerque N. M Antonio Maggio Silver City McKinley Federal Grand Jury

Savage free fight roils Barnum Bailey crowd near Liege

In Brussels on October 14 a savage free fight broke out between Barnum Bailey circus men and spectators near Liege as the show performed. Several people were injured and a number of arrests were made.

Brussels Barnum & Bailey Show Liege

Brown Prep quarterback Edwin Longe necker dies from game injuries

Edwin Longe necker aged 21 quarterback for Brown Preparatory School football in Philadelphia died after sustaining injuries from last Tuesday's game. He passed away late Saturday night, the tragedy follows the Friday report of his condition.

Philadelphia Edwin Longenecker Brown Preparatory School

Town Devastated as Fire Wipes Los Gatos Business District

San Jose Cal Oct 14 nearly all business property in Los Gatos burned yesterday causing estimated losses around 250000 dollars. Local merchants faced total disruption as flames swept through main thoroughfares. Fire crews struggled to contain the blaze amid dense smoke and wooden storefronts.

San Jose Cal Los Gatos

Notice of Non-Responsibility for Sub-Contractors Debt

The undersigned state they will not be responsible for any debt incurred by sub-contractors their agents or laborers nor by our own agents unless such debts arise from regularly written and properly signed orders.

Guaranteed Kidney Cure Claim for Smiths Sure Kidney Cure

An advertisement touts Smiths Sure Kidney Cure as the only guaranteed remedy with a refund offer if not satisfied after one bottle. Priced at 50 cents.

Smith

Pat Crowe Agrees to Surrender If Bail Set at $500

Omaha police report Pat Crowe sent a fifteen page letter to Chief Donahue offering to surrender for the Eddie Cudahy kidnapping. He requests a bail of $500 and a jury trial, challenging detectives to arrest him. Crowe's uncle in Manchester confirms the communication.

Omaha Neb John J. Donahue Pat Crowe Crowe Eddie Cudahy Donahue Manchester Cudahy

Crowe demands square deal for surrender in Omaha case

Crowe calls for a fair jury trial and a square deal before surrendering to authorities. He brands himself a fugitive from injustice if denied and cites long familiarity with Cudahy allies and Governor Savage. Donahue and Cudahy discuss terms and reward withdrawal before November 1.

Don’t Accept a Substitute for Cascarets Candy Cathartic

Consumer warning about seeking genuine Cascarets tablets stamped C C C and avoiding fraudulent substitutes. Advises that genuine tablets are not sold in bulk and are available at druggists.

C.C.C

Engraved calling cards offered by the Journal office

The Journal office advertises specialty engraved calling cards with the latest late styles and urges readers to place orders at once for fashionable cards.

Journal

Methodist Church Progress at Rock River Conference

Bishop McCabe praised the churchs growth at Evanston while 15 young men were admitted to deacons orders and each pledged not to use tobacco. He contrasted 1860 property value with today and noted dramatic gains across the denomination. A theft occurred during sessions with several items taken.

Evanston, Uls Rock River McCabe M. B. Church M BE Evanston Knight

Secretary Right in Taxing Russias Sugar Bounty

Judge Morris upheld Collector Stone in levying 70 cents per hundred pounds extra on Russian sugar imports. The duty followed a treasury circular of 1898 arguing a Russian bounty. The law taxes sugar produced beyond a cap, with surplus traded for free inland sugar.

Baltimore Morris United States Court Stone Russia Treasury Department Gage

College football scores from Saturday games listed

The roundup reports results across campuses including Trinity defeating West Point 17 to 0, Brown 26 over Pennsy, Yale blanking Navy 24 to 0, Princeton routing Lehigh 85 to 0, Michigan 33 over Indiana, Harvard 18 over Columbia, and Illinois 21 to 6 over Washington at Champaign.

Chicago West Point Trinity Philadephia Brown Pennsyvania Ithaca Union Corner Annapolis Yale Navy Princeton Lehigh Ann Arbor Indiana Michigan Cambridge Columbia Harvard Purdue Milwaukee Beloit Wisconsin Minneapolis Nebraska Minnesota Champaign Washington St Louis Illinois

Supreme Court Refuses Mandamus Request on Aetna License

The Illinois Supreme Court on Saturday refused H. H. Klayer's motion for mandamus to force Insurance Commissioner Henry Yates to revoke Aetna Fire Insurance's license. The court questioned a private citizen's right to mandamus in this matter, noting it affects the people and should be brought through the attorney general.

Springfield Ill Eupreme Court H. H. Klayer Henry Yates Aetna Fire Insurance Company

French syndicate plans Alaska and Siberia rail link

Plan to build a railroad in Alaska from Eagle City to the Behring Sea near Cape Nome and a Siberian coast line to join the trans-Siberian system. L De Lobhe of Paris seeks audience with the president claiming French backing. He proposes a ferry across the straits to connect the routes.

Continenta Washington L. de Lobhe Paris Alaska Eagle City Behring Sea Cape Nome Siberian trans-Siberian Straits

Fatal runaway ends life of Frank Turner in Monn Summit

In Muncie Indiana on October 14 a horse ran away at Monn Summit. Frank Turner attempted to mount the horse from the dashboard while his sweetheart rode with him. He fell broke his neck and died instantly. The girl escaped unharmed.

Muncie Ind Frank Turner

Baltic shipyards chief to study American steel industry

St. Petersburg report states Major General Retnik, manager of the Baltic shipyards, will travel to the United States to study the American steel industry.

St. Petersburg Retnik United States

Notable 1900s World and U S News Roundup

Emma Goldman arrives in Cleveland attracting local sleuths. Lady Curzon and Mary Leither reach Bombay from Europe. Choate and family travel to the United States. U S railways face patent infringement suits on car brake tech. Bourges mayor described as a violent Red. Supreme Court session begins. former Washington mayor Emery dies at 83. Cuban elections schedule. French budget deficit estimated at 50 million francs. Emperor William alleged stomach trouble from tea. Ex Senator Walcott returns from four months abroad. Mrs McKinley shows little change. Cronan and McDonald die in Blaine fire. Kilpatrick arrives in San Francisco with Eighteenth Infantry from Manila. Cuba increases German purchases post Spanish-American War.

Emma Goldman Cleveland Lady Curzon India Mary Leither Bombay Europe Ambassador Choate United States Canada Bourges France United States Supreme Court Matthew G. Emery Washington William Walcott Colorado Bh. F. Cronan James McDonald Blaine Kan Kilpatrick San Francisco Manila Cuba Germany

Wood Cord Subscriptions Kept At Hotel Colenso Parlor

The Journal notes a small wood sale tied to subscriptions with Dave Keltner promoting shine and shoe services at the Hotel Colenso parlors.

Dave Keltner Hotel Colenso

Piles Cure Sold With Positive Guarantee

J. H. Stewart offers a free pile cure sample with each package and a money back promise if not cured. No cure no pay. Price listed as 50 cents.

Rector J. H. Stewart

Nissen Repeats Feat Navigating Whirlpool Rapids In Cigar Boat

Peter Nissen of Chicago again sailed the whirlpool rapids in a twenty one foot cigar shaped boat named the Pool Killer. The voyage drew about 15000 spectators as he left near the falls at 2 pm and completed the rapid passage in four minutes while attempting to take soundings.

Chicago Niagara Pyalls Peter Nissen Nissen

Royal Oak Woman Identified in Woods Case

Investigators confirm the body found in woods near Royal Oak on October 14 is Mrs. Christopher Fluss, who vanished from Royal Oak in September 1900. Her description matches the murdered woman, and authorities note ties to Henry Wiseman, jailed for five years for cow theft, who was seen with her near the woods the day she disappeared.

Detroit Royal Oak Mich Christopher Fluss Hluss

Who Peppered Kramer in Crawfordsville Fire Incident

In Crawfordsville Indiana William Loby and Joseph Kramer feud over Hillsboro area. Loby’s hog house burned twice. he fired at a masked incendiary. Kramer was later found seriously wounded with sixty shot pellets in his lower body. He claims hunters shot him but cannot identify when or where.

Crawfordsville Ind William Loby Joseph Kramer Hillsboro Lear Loby Dr. Faulkner Kramer

Niles Banker Lacey Arrested in Grand Jury Indictment

William K. Lacey of Niles, ex-president of the defunct First National Bank of Niles, arrested in Grand Rapids on an indictment by the federal grand jury. He was arraigned in U S district court, with two counts alleging aiding and abetting in false bank entries and making false reports to the comptroller of the currency. Lacey stood mute and posted $10,000 bail.

Grand Rapids, Mich Willliam K. Lacey Niles First National Bank of Niles Federal Grand Jury United States District Court Lacey

Miss Ellen M Stone Ransom Talks Reach Brigands

Constantinople Oct 14 Missionaries Baird and Heskell seek contact with the brigands to fix ransom terms. An agreement may take days. Once fixed a U S legation member will depart with the money for the designated site.

Constantinople Ellen M. Stone Baird Heskell United States Legation

Lodge Returns From Abroad. Senator Declines Interviews

Senator Lodge of Massachusetts returned Saturday from a summer vacation abroad in New York. He was besieged by those seeking views on national policy but declined interviews, saying only that with Theodore Roosevelt in the White House the country is in safe hands.

Senator Lodge New York Massachusetts Theodore Roosevelt White House

Torpedo Boat Destroyer Vulture Buckles in Heavy Seas

London reports another torpedo boat destroyer the Vulture buckled in heavy seas on her passage from Portsmouth where several plates were found broken.

London Portsmouth

Labor group targets Porto Rico workers in push for union organization

The American Federation of Labor announces a plan to secure proper and thorough organization of the working people of Porto Rico as part of its outreach initiatives.

Washington American Federation of Labor Porto Rico

A Word to Travelers About Cholera Remedy

The excitement of travel and change in food and water often causes diarrhoea. Do not leave home without a bottle of Chamberlain's Molic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, for sale by Stewart's and Cook & Sherman.

Stewart's Cook & Sherman

Todd Stuart's Offers Fresh Fish and Poultry Dressed On Order

Local butcher shop Todd Stuart's advertises custom dressing and cutting of fish and poultry to order. The notice highlights fresh selections and tailored portions for customers seeking personalized meat preparation.

Todd Stuart

Royalty at Niagara Enjoys Quiet Sunday Outing

The Duke and Duchess of York spent a calm Sunday at the Queen's Royal hotel Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario. They attended a hotel church service, then rode a special electric car to Niagara Falls, with hearty ovations in Brampton Guelph London Ingersoll Woodstock Hamilton Grimsby Petersburg St Catharines Stratford and Niagara Falls.

Niagara-on-the- Lake Corona Queenstown Niagar Falls Park and River Loretto Queen's Royal Hotel Niagara-on-the Lake St. Catherines Pelota Ontario Toronto Niagara-on-the-Lake Brampton Guelph London Ingersoll Woodstock Hamilton Grimsby Petersburg St. Catherines Stratford Niagar

Enthusiasm Marks Royal Visit in London and Canada Trip

Thousands greet the royal highnesses as they arrive at Victoria park and Niagara on the Lake. The duke cites Canada immigration needs and the mother country’s resources while two Indian chiefs present addresses. Also reports a Des Moines murder arrest and Iowa tax Ferrit law ruling by the supreme court.

London Vietor Park Dais Rumba Canada Londor Sir John Darling Flower Th Town Fusileers Infantry Victoria Park Niagara-on-the-Lake Roya Newton Charles Tyler Des Moines RB M Failer

Farmer Joseph Buchanan Found Dead Near Chariton Iowa

Chariton Iowa in Clarke County October 14 local reports say Joseph Buchanan a farmer living alone twelve miles northeast of Chariton was found dead in his cabin Saturday with a head wound and a bloody ax by his side Buchanan a minor owned fifteen acres and was believed to have hidden money in the cabin

Chariton, Ia Joseph Buchanan Chariton Buchanan

Eighteen Boer Officers Banished from the Country

Eighteen Boer officers, captured since September 18, have been permanently banished from Pretoria.

Pretoria

Carris Sells the Sets at East Side Drug Store

Carris will handle advance sale for Grahem theatre attractions during the present season at its East side drug store.

Grahem Theatre Carris’ East Side Drug Store

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