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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1900

Page

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Hohenlohe Steps Down as German Chancellor

Berlin reports Emperor William accedes to Prince Hohenlohe’s request for relief from office. Prince von Buelow named chancellor and foreign affairs minister. The emperor thanks Hohenlohe in an autograph letter as speculation grows over new policy toward China and Prussian diet under the new leadership.

Berlin Reichs-Anzeiger William Prince Hohenlohe Prince von Hohenlohe Count von Buelow Junker Squirearchy Prince Hohenlohe-Schillingfuerst China Hohenlohe Schleswig Lippe-Detwold

Hohenlohe and von Buelow Fill German Leadership Roles

The text outlines Prince Hohenlohe’s chancellorship era starting 1894 after Caprivi’s resignation, his independence in political routines, and his close ties to European royalty. It also profiles Count Bernhard von Buelow, tracing his career from 1874 in the foreign service to foreign minister in 1897, highlighting Samoa diplomacy and his role as Kaiser's ally.

Count von Caprivi Prince Bismarck Prince Hohenlohe Germany Grand Duke of Baden William Hohenlohe Count Bernhardt von Buelow Miguel Hohenloha Foreign Office Legation Rome Paris Vienna Bucharest Baron von Bieberstein Samoa

Six Injured in Vandalia Railway Collision Near Logansport

Six persons were injured in a collision between north and south bound Vandalia trains at Verona Station near Logansport Indiana. The wreck followed an open switch with both engines badly damaged but all coaches stayed on track. Passengers suffered bruises and burns with one man fatally scalded and injured.

Logansport Ind Vandalia Verona James Price H. J. McSheehy Charles Schrier Irvin Hutchinson

Robbers Hit Fond du Lac Postoffice In Fresh Raid

On the Fond du Lac postoffice in Fond du Lac Wisconsin October 19 robbers again raided the building an old target for safe blowers police said the men struck Tuesday night causing damage and theft of items from the office and surrounding area Notes indicate repeated incidents at this location over time Police are investigating and seeking suspects in the case.

Fond du Lac, Wis Fond du Lac

Brooklyn Clinches World Baseball Pennant Victory

Brooklyn wins the world baseball pennant and claims the Chronicle Telegraph trophy after defeating Pittsburg in the final game with a 6 to 1 score. Brooklyn earns half the gate receipts from the four decisive games marking their supremacy over Pittsburg.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Brookyn

Bankrupt Wag ner reports $6000 liabilities in Racine

John C. Wagner, who recently tendered resignation as a Wisconsin assembly member, files a bankruptcy petition listing $6000 in liabilities and no assets. A year earlier he was reputed worth $15000 and ran a top restaurant but lost patronage. Also notes Samuel R. Morss and James Murdock returning from Europe after attending the Democratic national convention and visiting Paris.

Racine, Wis John C. Wagner Schofield Assembly Wagner Indianapolis Samuel RB. Morss the Sentinel James Murdock Lafayette Europe Morss Paris

Dying 8-Year-Old Burns After Bonfire Incident

In Marion Indiana an eight year old girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Matt Sheffield near Herbst, is dying from burns after a bonfire accident. Mrs Sheffield and an older daughter tried to extinguish the flames but failed. Nearby at Bunker Hill Illinois a prominent businessman J Skaer was killed when struck by a train near Alton on his way home from Altamont where he visited friends ahead of his wedding. Ohio Governor Nash issues requisition to New York for Harry H Stewart, wanted in Cleveland for murder of his three month old daughter.

Marion Ind Matt Sheffield Herbst Sheffield Bunker Nash Ohio New York Harry H. Stewart Cleveland Lafayette David B. Hill Chicago Hotel Lahr Hill Opera House A. B. Cunningham Democratic County Central Committee Stevenson Lowville N. Y Adlal FB. Stevenson John M. Quinn Watertown Senator Tre Clarence Kenyon Lawson M. Harvey Marion Club

Chicago market report shows hog and cattle prices and receipts

Chicago and East Buffalo stock market data list daily receipts for hogs cattle and sheep with price ranges for various grades. Includes St Louis and Milwaukee grain quotations and brief notes on market activity and steadiness across regions.

Chicago Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission St. Louis

Bryan Tours New York State Swing Highlights Oswego Speech

Oscar mass meetings marked Hon. William J. Bryan's Empire State circuit with Albany to Utica stops and a notable Oswego rally in Washington square. Ex Senator David B. Hill spoke in Lafayette, Indiana as Stevenson tours New York met with strong crowds in Lowville.

Syracuse N. Y William J. Bryan Empire State Albany Lake Ontario Oswego Ohio Washington Square Bryan D. B. Hill Hoosier State

Governors Roosevelts Campaign Sparks Across Cities

Akron crowd cheers as Governor Roosevelt speaks from his train at 7 a.m. amid roaring engines. Canton greets him at Tabernacle for a morning address. Sioux Falls hosts Senators Hanna Frye with torches and overflow crowds at multiple venues. Beveridge speaks to a full Tomlinson hall in Indianapolis.

Akron Roosevelt Cleveland Canton Tabernacle Sioux Falls Hanna Milwaukee and St. Paul Frye New Opera House Opera House Mark Sioux C Cty Nebraska Indianapolis United States Beveridge Tomlinson Hall

Street Railway Boycott Spreads in Marion Indiana

At a Central Trades Council meeting the Union Traction company was named unfair to organized labor and a boycott is now in force. Delegates will push fines on patrons of the company as local unions report the stance. Discharges continue for workers who joined the International Street Railway Employes Union and signed to join. General Manager Henry denies firings for union membership.

Marion Ind Central Trades Council Union Traction Company Indiana International Street Railway Transtion Company Henry Parker

Major Peterson dies of yellow fever in Havana

Havana reports Majtor Peterson Cuba chief commissary dies of yellow fever. His wife Mrs Peterson, who arrived from Cincinnati to nurse him, shot herself an hour after his death. Interred with military honors. Also noted are various other contemporary incidents across cities including Indianapolis and Cincinnati.

Havana Majtor Peterson Cuba

Powder Price Debate Shapes Anthracite Strike Talks

Scranton reports say coal company representatives insist powder price be counted in the ten percent wage increase for contract miners. United Mine Workers leaders oppose linking powder costs to wages and vow another miners’ convention before any end to the strike. The operators post a ten percent raise until April 1 1901 with powder price adjustments to be discussed later.

Scranton Nichols United Mine Workers

Hazleton Notes on Coal Strike And Labor Action

Hazleton reports no move toward ending the coal miners strike with President Mitchell silent awaiting a national executive meeting to declare the strike off. Operators' Scranton decision to weigh powder price in wage talks delays settlement and several Hazleton area companies have posted Scranton demands. A labor demonstration with Mitchell as speaker is planned next Monday, following earlier parade restrictions. Also dated notes cover the next Miners' National Convention to begin Jan 21 1901 in Indianapolis and a Milwaukee convention for a national holiday for the trade.

Hazleton United Mine Workers Mitchell National Executive Board Scranton Reading Company Lehigh Valley Coal Company Pardee & Co Vanwyck Estate A. Pardee & Co Indianapolis Wilson

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