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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1903

Page

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Sun and Moon Case Union Arrests and Cripple Creek Labor Tensions

In Georgetown Colorado on September 10, authorities prepared to arrest seven eight defendants from the Citizens' Alliance on charges including conspiracy to riot and false imprisonment. In Idaho Springs twenty three miners face accusations of Sun and Moon property destruction, while Mine Owners’ Association bans Western Federation of Miners from their properties. Strikes persist as rail arrangements and reduced rates lure workers from Missouri to fill jobs, with limited resumption at Stratton's Independence and Vindicator leases.

Georgetown Colo James C. Craig Fred J. Zell Denver Jary Citizens’ Alliance Idaho Springs Alliance District Court Sun and Moor Citizens’ Alliance of Idaho Springs Owers J. C. Craig F. J. Zell Idaho Springs Miners’ Union Cripple Creek Mine Owners’ Association Western Federation of Miners Missouri Joplin Stratton Independence Vindicator Ifull City Placer

Stiles Sues Unions for Injunction Over Labor Pressure

Chicago painter John M. Stiles files in circuit court seeking an injunction against unions and leaders he accuses of driving him from business. He cites threats and strikes aimed at forcing him to drop nonmember workers on contracts at Ellis avenue and the Magnus foundry, and he also pursues a $50,000 damage suit.

Chicago John M. Stiles Stile Advisory Board The Buildings Trades Ellis Avenue S. FE. Gross Magnus Foundry Labo Advisory Board of the Building Trades Stiles

Umpire Decision Sparks Debate in Wyoming Coal Region

Coal operators welcome a Wright ruling granting the right to discharge workers in the Wyoming fields. United Mine Workers leaders warn the privilege could be abused by foremen acting on headquarters orders, risking new unrest after the recent strike. Officials call the decision far-reaching and potentially bringing peace or renewed conflict.

Wilkesbarre Wyoming Wright Emloyes United Mine Workers

Mine strike action tied to discharge of employee

Report notes that a strike would occur if the discharge for cause of an employee is not reconsidered. Management claims the commission title award caused the issue, and workers threaten to join the walkout to compel a retraction.

Strike Commission Ordr

Dobson Mills End Strike as Workers Return

Philadelphia reports the return of 100 setter workers and 150 tapestry carpet weavers to John and James Dobson's plagh and carpet mills ending a three month strike that began earlier this summer.

Philadelphia John and James Dobson Plagh and

Press Agent for Turkey Morcombe to Write Frontline Truth

Joseph Be. Morcombe has been hired by the sultan of Turkey as a press agent to report from the Macedonian front without bias. He claims Turkish superiority and says protests use Christianity as a disguise to attack government, warning that anarchists threaten good governance if the truth is hidden.

Cedar Rapida Joseph BE. Morcombe Turkey Macedonia Morcombe

PROPELLER BREAKS ITSELF Wideweater reveal Langley airwhip accident

In Wideweater Virginia on September 10 a Langley airwhip propeller broke under velocity, causing a blade to strike the frame and miss men on a tug boat deck. Professor Manly operated the car to safety, signaling structural weakness that may postpone a test or future Munching runs.

Langley Manly

Accident at a funeral in Valverde causes injuries

Denver report states a hearse flashing black trimmings frightened the next carriage team. The runaway overturned it injuring nine people, including Mrs. Ora Sedbrook and nine year old Alice Sedbrook, with serious injuries to Dr. W White the driver and others.

Denver Valverde Ora Sedbrook Ellen Sedbrook B. L. Sedbrook Alice Sedbrook Dr. W. White

Train crash injures several in Three Rivers

A passenger train collided with the rear of a freight train near Three Rivers Lake Shore depot. Injured include Mrs. Arun Huntington of Elkhart Ind Rev A B R Wright Mrs Samuel Outlander and G C Bodley all seriously bruised and cut.

Three Rivers Mich Lake Shore Michigan Southern Arun Huntington Elkhart Ind A. BR. Wright Samuel Outlander G. CC. Bodley

Beeler Resigns as Inspector of Rifle Practice

Adjutant General Scott accepts the resignation of Captain Rush C. Beeler of Chicago who served as inspector of rifle practice for the First Infantry based in Springfield Illinois as of September 10.

Springfield Scott Rush C. Beeler Chicago First Infantry

Baseball Scores From Across Leagues and Cities

Baseball scores dated Sept 10 list results from the National and American leagues and associations. Notable games include Pittsburg 38 Chicago 1 and Cincinnati 18 St. Louis 5 in the league, plus Boston 9 Washington 4 in the American, with several rain delays and darkness noted in later innings.

Chicago Pittsburg St. Louis Cincinnati Brooklyn Boston Cleveland Washington New York Philadelphia Association St. Paul Minneapolis Louisville- Columbus Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Peoria Milwaukee Eoria

Rioters Sentenced in Jail Entry Attempt Case

In Danville Illinois on September 10 the circuit court sentenced eleven men to indeterminate terms in Chester penitentiary and Thomas Bell to the Pontiac reformatory after overruled requests for new trials in the July 25 jail entry attempt to kill inmates. The judge urged reform and noted the men avoided a murder charge by the narrow margin of the case.

Danville Circuit Court M. W. Thompson Chester Thomas Bell Pontiac Reformatory

Fragmentary Threats in Sheriff Confrontation Scene

A partial OCR fragment hints at a threat or accusation directed at a sheriff. The words imply fatal intent and a claim that a different official might have achieved success. No clear names or locations are readable to identify persons or places.

Harry M Kinley Arrest Highlights Social Rise and Delusion

In Kalamazoo and Niles Michigan pages a troubled Harry McKinley cousin of the late President is jailed for jumping a hotel bill and facing mounting debts. He appears mentally unbalanced and mutters of past deeds as officers seek to learn the truth. His wife and he sought elite social circles but found little success. Mutete Indiana reports a deep oil strike near Manete. Oklahoma notes a heavy rain and tornado in Guthrie.

Kalamazoo Mich Harry McKinley President McKinley Niles McKinley Dette Tim Moet

Weather forecast fragment with regional showers and winds

The bulletin notes cloudy and threatening conditions with cooler, variable winds turning northwest in Indiana and widespread showers in Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin. It mentions southerly winds shifting to westerly across lower Michigan Iowa and areas with cooler, party cloudy conditions.

Ndiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Lowna

Markets Recap Chicago Streaks Through Seasonal Volatility

The Chicago market notes estimated receipts of 24 000 with hogs trading mostly at 5 60 to 5 55 for fair to good. cattle receipts about 18 000 with steers from 5 50 to 10 and calves at 4 00 to 6 75. sheep receipts around 25 000 with westerns at 1 70, natives at 2 75 to 4 60, and lambs up to 4 70. East Buffalo reports mixed cattle, hog, and sheep prices with steady demand and varied classes, while St Louis quotes No 2 red wheat around 8c and corn and oats firm across multiple contracts.

Chicago Rept Texas St. Louis E. Rye East Buffalo Live East Buffalo N. Y Dunnine & Stevens Live Stock Commission Clare Hali

Nervousness Seen As Symptom Of Womanly Disease

An 1890s-style ad notes nervousness as a symptom of womanly disease and promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery to cure the underlying illness, claim restoring health and regularity with testimonials. It touts nerve tranquility and sleep, plus pills for bowel relief.

Womten

Minorities mass killings spark Beirut unrest demands action

Reports from Heirut describe anarchy in the Mowlem section with thirty natives killed, shops closed, and streets empty. U S Navy ships Brooklyn and San Francisco patrol the coast while consulate guards and armed crews prepare to land if needed.

Street Carnival Petitions Stir Joliet Council

A Joliet petition shows support for a street carnival planned to start September 28 amid merchant remonstrances. Mayor Crolius holds petitions as supporters plan to present them. objectors did not appear.

Joliet Crolius Council Friends of the Carnival Crollos

Prank Lucane and Miss Rogers Engagement Cut by Death

In Chicano today plans for a wedding were upended when Miss Rogers learned by telegram that Rev Dr Lucane had died after a short illness in New York. The couple had announced their engagement weeks earlier as Lucane prepared to sail for India with Rogers later this year.

Lin Lucane Miss Rogers New York Lucan Chicago Frank Liecane Mr. Lienns Tadla India

Judge frees alleged lunatic in Wisconsin case

Racine Wisconsin September 10 191m Judge Helden released Edward Chartee Shevelin a Minneapolis former man deemed insane by Walworth county system who demanded a jury trial and turned over to a deputy pending trial on September 21 He was freed because he is not a Wisconsin resident and the Wilworth county court had no jurisdiction Attorney Simmons sought a stay to appeal to the supreme court on writ of error The motion was overruled and Shevelin walked free from the courtroom

Racine Wis Helden Simmons Au Preme Court Shevelin

Wringe Stays US Citizen Aims for Home Skipper Role

In New York on September 10 Captain Robert Wringe of the Shamrock III declares he will settle in the United States and pursue citizenship. The move may force Sir Thomas Lipton to rethink plans to challenge again, needing a new designer and skipper if Wringe remains the choice for handling big single masted craft. In Boston Miss Sadie Killowlton breaks the women’s 1,000 mile cycle record with a 2 hour 5 minute 15 second improvement.

New York Robert Wringe Thomas Lipton Wringe Boston Sadie Killowlton

British Scientific Society Meeting Criticizes Education Funding

In Southport on September 10 the British Association for the Advancement of Science met at the Opera House. Sir Norman Lockyer gave a presidential address urging public state support and improved university endowments to rival the United States and Germany, arguing Britain lags in brain power due to underfunded, inefficient universities and insufficient private and state aid.

Southport Eng Mritieh Association For the Advancement of Sete Oper United States Germany Great Iitalny

Endowments and brain power debated by Sir Norman

Sir Norman compared private endowment in England with United States funding for higher education and Germany's state support. He urged shifting spending from sea power to science, noting small private gifts versus large public investment, and cited The New York Press on labor genius and ancient mammal fossils.

Principal Cleared of Immorality Charges Retained

Lafayette Indiana September 10 at a meeting of the school trustees the charges of immorality against Professor J L Glascock were not sustained and he was retained as principal of the Washington school. The meeting adjourned late.

Lafayette Ind J. L. Glascock Washington

Two Men Charged in Bentley Horse Shooting Case

Standish Michigan police pursue George Wehmlander and William Kreedank after they are charged with shooting two valuable horses owned by Andrew Wayne. The sheriff is actively seeking the suspects.

Indiana Bankers Association convenes in South Bend

The first convention of the Indiana Bankers Association held outside Indianapolis opens in South Bend with an elaborate program. Addresses were delivered by Senator A J Beveridge Indianapolis R L O Mair Green Castle ex State Auditor W H Hart Indianapolis SR Flynn Chicago J A L Pollard Fort Madison I N and Representative N Fowler New Jersey.

South Bend Ind Indiana Bankers’ Association Indianapolis A. J. Beveridge R.L. O'Mair Greencastle W. H. Hart SR. Flynn Chicago J. A. L. Pollard Fort Madison N. Fowler New Jersey

Priest Denounces Typographical Union Oath in Sermon

In Joliet Rev. M. J. Ward of St. Thomas Catholic Church questions the typographical union oath. He asserts no priest can grant absolution to any Catholic who takes such an oath, calling the act void.

Miles and Tanner to address Kansas G A R reunion

General Nelson A. Miles and Corporal James Tanner have promised to speak at the Kansas G A R reunion in Lawrence this month. Their appearances are set to draw attendance from veterans across the state.

Topeka Kan Nelson A. Miles James Tanner Kansas

Turkish troops Ordered to Cross Bulgarian Frontier to Encircle Bands

A Constantinople dispatch to The Die Zeit says Turkish forces will cross the Bulgarian frontier into eastern Moumelia on the next full moon nights to surround all bands in the vilayet of Adrianople.

Vienna Constantinople Die Zeit Moumelia Adrianople

Governor Dole Will Not Resign, Plans Term End

In Honolulu Governor Dole said he will not resign and will retire at the end of his term, which expires in May next.

Honolulu Dole

Amish youth Sam Schrock dies by hanging over love affair

Arthur Sept 10 Sam Schrock 18 son of Jonas Schrock a thrifty Amish farmer five miles southwest of here died by his own action hanging. Authorities say a love affair sparked the tragedy the first known self inflicted death among the Amish in this area.

Arthur Lil Sam Schrock Jonas Schrock Here

Death Ends a Romance in Marion Funeral for Bridegroom

Marion Indiana September 10 Miss Car lene Rogers of Marion will be the principal mourner at the funeral of the groom whose wedding day was fixed but cut short by death.

Marion Ind Carlene Rogers

Widespread unrest and reports from around the world

The outline notes finance driven unrest in St Pierre and Miquelon, a secretary travels to Ogden for irrigation talks, a temperance bill may affect saloon credit in Germany, iron ore found in Mesaba range Minnesota, a large strike at Jeffersonville Car and Foundry, Bogota reports canal treaty dead, Carnegie eyes Stirling battlefield, McKinley statue unveiling planned October 3, earthquakes in Colorado, smuggling of British goods via Canada, and Maine battleship deployment starting September 18.

St. Pierre and Miquelon Wilson Agricultural Department Washington Ogden Utah Irrigation Congress Mesaba Range Biwabik Minnesota Jeffersonville Ind American Car and Foundry Company Bogota Colombia Andrew Carnegie Anhockburn Stirling Scotland McKinley Adams Mass Colorado Boulder Loveland Longmont Fort Collins Canada Maine Cowes Shipyards

Absent Minded Professor and Diplomatic Rumors

A maid reports Mr Jonesmith absent as Professor Absent Mind keeps his name. in Rome the czar is slated to arrive on October 24 and stay three days while Salonica consuls urge ambassadors to dispatch warships amid dynamite fears.

Rome Salonica

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