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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1903

Page

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Hague Court Meets Venezuela Arbitration Stalled

The Hague arbitration session adjourned as not all three arbitrators were present. Venezuela protests delay caused by Britain and Germany failing to request czar appointment in time. Moscow says Portugal will be the third arbitrator, with Mouravieff presiding.

The Hague International Court of Arbitration Baron van Lynden M. Mouravieff Cohen Great Britain Wayne MacVeagh Venezuela MacVeagh Germany Czar Rome Italy

Beaupre questioned over Colombian canal policy change

Washington reports say Arthur M Beaupre, minister to Colombia, faces criticism for interference in Bogota coin legislation and slow reporting on events. Herran's cable denounces Beaupre and hints his actions harm relations. In Panama, a new revolt forms as Herrerа loyalists rally amid canal treaty rejection and seized arms resurface.

Chicago Washington Foel Arthur M. Beaupre Colombia Senor Rico Minster Herran Bearpre Bogota Herran State Department Beaupre Department Benupre Panama Benjamin Herrera

Turkish version downplays Beirut shooting near Magelssen

Chekib Bey reports from Constantinople that the Beirut incident involving United States Vice Consul Magelssen was not an assassination attempt. A man fired a pistol into the air during a marriage fête as Magelssen passed in his carriage. the shooter was turned over to authorities. Order and tranquility are affirmed in Beirut.

Washington Chekib Bey Constantinople United States Magelssen Beirut Sayville Long Island Turkey Leishman

No Merger for Hale Army of the Philippine Society

The Army of the Philippines group met in St. Louis for its next annual reunion set for next year. General Leving Slate praised the army’s work in the Philippines and discussed convention legislation. General Tate asserted the society will endure, while talk swirls about succession with General Charles King and Lt. Machae named as potential presidents.

Army of the Philippine Society St Louis St. Parl Minn Army of the Philippines St. Louis Leving Slale Army Philippines Tate National Society of the Army of the Philippines Hate Charles King Machae Council Bluff

President Roosevelts Labor Day Syracuse Trip Planned

President Roosevelt travels from Oyster Bay to Syracuse to open the New York state fair on Labor Day Monday September 7. He reviews parades visits fairgrounds delivers the Labor Day address and returns to Oyster Bay after a dinner hosted by Senator Hiscock. John Willis Baer spoke at the YWCA service in Williams Bay.

N. Y Syracuse Roosevelt Oyster Bay Williams Bay Wis John Willis Baer Home Board of Missions The Presbyterian Church Young Women's Christian Association

Fifth Illinois National Guard officers visit Governor Yates

Officers of the Fifth regiment Illinois National Guard met Governor and Mrs. Yates at the executive mansion. Inside, Colonel Culver and officers paid respects while the regimental band rehearsed a program on the lawn.

Springfield Fifth Regiment Illinois National Guard Yates Culver

Fourteen on Trial for Jail Entry Attempt in Dayville

The circuit court began hearing fourteen defendants charged with attempting to enter the jail on the night of July 25 with intent to kill inmates. Among the defendants is Mrs. Bessie Dolge, noted for her role in rioting around the county jail.

Dayville Bessie Dolge

Miners Strike In Telluride District For Eight Hour Day

Telluride Colorado September 2 in pursuance of the call issued by Secretary Treasurer Carpenter of the miners union all the union mill men in this district have gone on strike for an eight hour day About 160 men quit work and six mills are closed The Smugburn company s new mills is still running.

Telluride Colo Carpenter Miners’ Union Smug& Run

Third America's Cup race attempt fails in light wind

New York reports no wind enough to sail the third and likely final race of the America's Cup series. Boat traffic did not cross the start line as conditions prevented any useful competition.

New York

Baseball Scores Across Leagues on Sept 2

Chicago games headline with results from the National and American leagues. Key outcomes include New York beating Philadelphia 7-3 in the NL, Chicago over Cincinnati 3-0, Brooklyn tying Boston 8-8 and winning 5-0 in the second game, and Philadelphia defeating New York 5-1 in the first American League clash. Additional results cover Washington besting Boston 2-1, St. Louis defeating Cleveland 4-0, Louisville sweeping over St. Paul 7-0, Indianapolis routing Minneapolis 10-2, Toledo blanking Kansas City 7-0, Columbus beating Milwaukee 5-3, and Kansas City toppling St. Joseph 6-3 in the Western setup.

Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Washington St. Louis Cleveland Association Louisville St. Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Western St. Joseph Denver Des Moines Peoria Colorado Springs Omaha

Local Wedding in Loraine Ontario

At Loraine Ontario on July 21 a wedding was held in the presence of relatives and friends. The bride is a public school teacher who has taught in Were county schools during the past three years. The groom works for the Pere Marquette raft road.

Loraine Ont Pere Marqgurttte Raft Road

Smallpox Spreads to Orion and Other Local Incidents

An Orion outbreak worsens as a nurse at Dr. De Con's Cancer Institute falls seriously ill with smallpox and is isolated in a field hospital. In Milwaukee Anna Radtke dies from asphyxiation after a gas incident in a home, and in Brazil Indiana a 10 year old boy is seriously injured after a horse kicks him following the boy kicking the horse in anger.

Orion, Mich Onford Orion de Con Cancer Institute Milwaukee Wis Anna Radtke Willam Graff Second Street Brazil Ind James Lybarger

Weather forecast for Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Forecast shows generally fair for Illinois and Indiana with variable winds. Lower Michigan partly cloudy with possible showers in the north, southerly trends developing. Wisconsin remains fair and cool with variable winds turning southerly.

Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Lowe

Hogs and cattle prices at Chicago and East Buffalo markets

Chicago buyers quoted mixed hog prices and receipts around 15 000 head with total values near 5 2646 90 for mixed, and hogs at 5.20 to 5.65 range. Cattle receipts about 6 000 with best steers 4 85 5 25 and westerns 4 05 5 40, cows around 3 50 4 25, veal calves 4 00 6 75. East Buffalo reports similar figures with cattle dull to steady and sheep and lambs showing varied prices and strong range for best calves. Dunning Stevens live stock merchants provide the market quote.

Chicago Texas East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Stock Commission N. Y York

Omaha Girl Fights Burglary Suspect in Home Invasion

Mamie Corrigan an 18 year old Omaha athletic girl returned to her apartments to find a man emerging from her rooms. She dragged him back inside recovered valuables and when he resisted felled him with a piece of furniture sat on his head and called for police. The suspect is jailed.

Omaha Neb Mamie Corrigan

Leper Colony Patient From San Juan Dies After Release

Jose Marrero, formerly among leper colony residents in San Juan Porto Rico, died of heart disease attributed to emotional joy at his release following a recent investigation. The report notes his non leprous status and the circumstances surrounding his discharge.

San Juan Porto Rico Jose Marrero

It Must Come Change of Life Emphasis for Women

An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for the change of life including physical and mental symptoms. It includes a testimonial from J S Carlisle praising the medicines and offers Doctor Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser by mail upon stamped payment.

Pierce Carlisle Hsg Manchester, Coffee Co Tonn Coffee County Golden Medical Discovery Vife

City Judge Endorses Whipping Post For Wife Beaters

In South Bend Indiana City Judge George G Feldman publicly voiced support for whipping as punishment for wife beaters after Ignatz Bedwarwacz pleaded guilty to whipping his wife The judge said he would lash the man with a cat o nine tails if he could and noted the wife and children needing support at their home.

South Bend Ind George G. Feldman Ignatz Bedwarwacz Feldman

Schal ler and Stauffer announce marriage in Carleton

Carleton Michigan announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Charles J. Schaller and Ada B. Stauffer. Details of the wedding are given as the couple prepares for a fall ceremony in the community.

Carleton, Mich Charles J. Schaller Ada B. Stauffer

Macedonian insurrection spreads as Turkish atrocities flare

In Sofia and surrounding areas Macedonian revolutionaries announce a broad insurrection across northern Macedonia with generals Zontehiett and Jankoff leading bands. Turkish forces shell villages, massacres reported at Armensil and Velest, while insurgents seize passes near Saloniea Uskub and clash with troops.

Sofia Bulgaria Macedonia Hsurgent Zontehiett Macedonian Committee Jankoff Ineurgents Hilmi Pacha Konak Monastir Graeff Hum Pacha Theneurgents Gergele Saloniea Uskub Malkoternovo

Return to work with affidavits restraining union activity

Nearly all Berlin Machine Works machinists in Beloit have resumed work after President Yates required affidavits stating they are not and will not join a labor union during employment. Some signed reluctantly. others were eager to return. The move boosts shop harmony and signals a shift against union influence in Beloit. The Employers' association claims the backbone of union rule is broken in Beloit.

Beloit Wis Berlin Yates Employers’ Association

Unusually Loving Suit Splits Couple Over Property

In Ann Arbor Michigan Burnett Steinbach seeks a divorce from Ada claiming excessive affection. Ada counters stating his loving nature caused neighbors to spread rumors. The dispute centers on property division with inflammatory charges and counter charges in the record.

Ann Arbor Mich Burnett Steinbach Chelsea Ada

Pension Fraud Confessed By Soldier Widow

Mrs Clara Har reveals she kept her late husband’s pension through two subsequent marriages while a pension fraud case unfolds, as Paria TM is noted in the investigation.

Paria Clara Har

Woman Confesses to Pension Fraud In Terre Haute Case

The article reports a woman confessing to pension fraud with Special Examiner C. D. Sinan of Danville and Attorney A. W. Kiiser of Terre Haute. She married Civil War veteran McKimmey through Kaizer’s law firm after his death, then remarried Warren Ingram who died, and later HH Harvey, now seeking divorce. Her attorneys claimed she lived in Terre Haute with mail addressed to Mrs. McKimmey.

Warren Ingram HH. T. Harvey Terre Haute

GOING AFTER A COAL TRUST

Topeka Kans attorney general plans first move against Osage county coal trust by gathering data on rising mining district costs. He aims to file a case against coal operators and has data ready by week’s end. He proposes penitentiary coal enter general market but notes state law blocks open sale until winter 105.

Topeka Kan Coteman Osage County Cowl Trust Osage County

Thirteen is the Hoodoo and a Rand of Matrimony

A Kokomo report accuses Mrs Sarah Pohlman of owning thirteen living husbands eight in Ohio five in Kokomo and names several alleged suitors in a claim of forming a matrimonial trust to corner wartime marriage wealth. Police seek Marie Harrison over a $300 horse and buggy rental in Racine with Chicago as destination. Chicago notes a brisk straw hat market on the Board of Trade amid late crops and fashion talk.

Kokomo Sarah Pohlman Elght Ohio Hooedler Michard Johnson Thomas Eades John Tyler Thomas McVeta Joseph V Pohiman Pohiman Octopuelike Tion Racine Wis Marie Harrison McAvoy Livers Chicago Board of Trade William Woody Sesalon

New York walking convict Samuel J. Parks freed from Sing Sing

Samuel J. Parks, once known as a walking convict of extortion, is released from Sing Sing prison on a certificate of reasonable doubt. He was transported to New York by a deputy sheriff.

Ossining N. Y Samuel J. Parks New York Sing Sing Prison

Knights of St John convocation in session at Mount Vernon NY

The twenty eighth convocation of the Knights of St John and Malta meets in Mount Vernon New York. Other items include Postmaster Madden resuming duties in Washington and a general order sending the Twenty second Infantry to the Philippines.

The Knights of St. John and Malta Mount Vernon N. Y Madden Washington Youngstown Germany St. Louis Exposition Woman Foresters of America Philadelphia

Carnegie Says Steel Prices Likely to Rise on Raw Material Shortage

Andrew Carnegie warned at the Tren and Steel immediate conference that steel prices will rise period after period due to scarce raw materials. He compared 1847 to 1905 and stressed iron ore supply limits while asking where manufacturers can obtain ore to sustain production.

Torrow Purice Eng Andrew Carnegie Tren and Steel Mediate United States Steel Corporation

Carnegie Sees Iron Ore Future and Global Steel Role

In a speech, Carnegie argues the United States must rely on future iron ore discoveries to sustain cheap steel, noting vast yet inaccessible deposits and the nation’s dependence on a growing industrial backbone. He envisions a future where Anglo American unity and free trade shape global power.

America United States Steel Corporation Carnegie England Atlantic Ocean Montreal New York Atlantic San Francisco Victoria Pacific Canada United States

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