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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1903

Page

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Cripple Creek Labor Leader Arrest Sparks West Slope Clash

From Cripple Creek a clash between civil and military authorities amid a labor strike is expected. President C Jo Kennison of a district union was struck by a nonunion miner, armed in his defense, and arrested on a concealed weapon charge. He says he faced assault and fired in defense. The Cripple Creek compressor plant resumed operation under cavalry guard. A miner, Mike Rogers, vanished after an arson at his cabin, tied to the Stewart killing. Mine owners plan to recruit miners from Joplin for relief work at Cripple Creek.

Colorado Springs Colo Cripple Creek C. Jo. Kennison Teller County Kennison el Paso Colo. Rept la Belle Bowl Company Goldfield Ught Golden Cycle Vindicator Findley Theresa Christman Victor Mike Rogers Cameron Rogers James M. Stewart E Stewart Denver Joplin

Condition of the cereals September report figures

The September 1 cereal report shows corn at 80.1 overall, up from 78.7 on August 1, with state readings including Illinois 77 Iowa 67 Indiana 78. Winter and spring wheat harvest condition averaged 74.7, down from 80 in 1902, while oats averaged 75.7 with Illinois 70 Iowa 67 Wisconsin 81 Michigan 84 Indiana 68.

Washington Bureau of Statistics Department of Agriculture Illinois Iowa Indiana Michigan Wisconsin

Judge certifies sheriff for reward in Marcum assassination

Cythiana Ky September 11 Judge Os borne certifies to the state treasurer that Clark county sheriff Woodson McCord is entitled to the $500 reward offered by Governor Beckham for the arrest and conviction of J B Marcum's assassin. Sheriff McCord arrested Curtis Jett.

Cythiana Osborne Woodson McCord Clark County Beckham J. B. Marcum McCord Curtis Jett

Release of US citizen Abdul Kader Mathaney by Turks

Washington reports Minister Leishman cabled the state department that Abdul Kader Mathaney, a naturalized American, has been freed after being jailed by the Turkish authorities for an offense already punished.

Washington Leishman State Department Abdul Kader Mathaney United States

National Wholesale Druggists condemn cut-rate trade

At the closing session in Boston on September 11 the National Wholesale Druggists Association adopted resolutions denouncing cut-rate druggists and urging wholesalers to cooperate in abolishing the feature objected to.

Boston Seagion National Wholesale Druggists’ Association

Waupaca Freight Wreck Claims Two Lives

Thomas Killdort and John Lox were killed in a Wisconsin Central freight wreck in Waupaca Wisconsin. The事故 occurred as the men were stealing a ride and no damage to equipment was reported.

Waupaca Wis Thomas Killdort John Lox

Haymow Fire Arouses Sleepy Logansport Fire Crew

In Logansport Indiana on September 11 the Fifteenth Street hose company slept when a haymow fire started. Smoke forced the firefighters from quarters to action. The incident sparked alarms within the department as they battled the blaze.

Logansport Ind Fifteenth-street Hose Company

Wild blaze in barn injures crew and recovers cattle

Fire gutted a barn leaving a $1,000 loss as nearby animals were recaptured. A car or truck escaped damage in the incident, which began after a lit cigar or match was tossed into hay. authorities suspect arson intent.

Bowe

Roosevelt Daughter Trains Submarine, Dives at Newport

Miss Roosevelt, daughter of the president, rode the submarine Moe casi at the torpedo station in Newport. The craft entered the boat with Captain M Fletcher, hatches closed, a ballast dive sent it to the bottom briefly, then it resurfaced and she left the craft. The water was shallow where the dive occurred.

Newport KR. L Mise Roosevelt Moecasi Mletcher

Two More Devil Wagon Victims in Arden Auto Crash

September 11 reports a fatal Arden automobile accident in Tuxedo Park New York. Doctor Edward C. Rushmore of the Tuxedo colony was fatally injured and Miss Cornelia Herrick of Southampton, his niece, was instantly killed.

Tuxedo Park N. Y Edward C. Rushmore Tuxedo Colony Cornelia Herrick Southampton Arden

Press Protests Peru Occupation of Amazonic Frontier

Bogota reports articles protesting Peru's occupation of the Amazonic frontier. The actions are seen as infringing on the boundary claimed by Colombia.

Bogota Peru Colombia

Baseball Scores From Around The Circuit

Baseball scores from September games across leagues and associations with results in Philadelphia Pittsburg Boston New York St Louis Louisville Milwaukee St Paul Indianapolis and other venues. Outcomes include wins by New York Brooklyn Kansas City Milwaukee and others with several rain delays noted.

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

Weather forecast by region across the Midwest tonight

The official forecast covers Illinois and Indiana with partly cloudy skies, cooler temperatures and variable winds mostly from the southwest. Lower Michigan expects fair skies with southerly winds, Wisconsin stays generally fair and slightly warmer with variable winds mostly southerly. Iowa shows partly cloudy and warmer conditions with variable winds mostly from the south.

Illinoie Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Markets Report from Chicago and East Buffalo Commodities

Chicago market results show hog receipts estimated at 18 000 with pigs trading mainly 5.75 to 6.00 per hundred weight and mixed at 5.80 to 6.27. Cattle prices range from 2.25 to 5.65 for westerns and natives, with various classes listed. East Buffalo reports cattle and sheep prices with steady demand and calves trading around 6.00 to 7.50. Grain markets from St Louis include wheat bids around 82 to 87 cents for No 2 red, with oats higher and various futures quotes.

Chicago Texas East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens

Baltimore and Ohio labor talks extend into evening

Baltimore on September 11 reports a continued conference between the grievance committee of B and O employees and company officials. Progress is declared on 140 employee demands with a week needed to review all complaints. W H Budd of the Order of Railway Conductors states no strike imminent and denies a demand exists.

Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad W. H. Budd Baltimore and Ohio

Railroad Committee Relations Statement

A committee states its cordial, cooperative stance toward the railroad company and declines any expectation of contentious action. The group emphasizes ongoing friendly relations and aims to avoid adversarial positions while pursuing common interests.

Man and Madman Struggle on Railway Tracks

Deputy Sheriff Verkerke, escorting insane Dehaan to Kalamazoo asylum, wrestled him from a madman at Union depot. They toppled onto the rails as a Grand Rapids train approached. Verkerke and Dehaan were spared, Verkerke saving the inmate and dragging him back to jail with help from two others.

Grand Rapids Mid Vorkerke Kalamazoo Volger Dehoan Union Depot Dehaan Verkerve Grand Rapids and Indiana Delnan Verkerke

Moonshiners raided in Chicago plant seized 800 gallons

United States officials raided a Chicago moonshining setup at 75 Evergreen Avenue seizing more than 800 gallons of whisky. Samuel Barron alias Marcus, alleged owner, and Samuel Levinson with his wife Rebcca were detained. all three are described as Russian Jewish residents. The plant allegedly started after travel from Russia.

Chicago AnnMiett Sul United States Evergreen Avenue Samuel Barron Aliak Marcus Samuel Levinson Rebcca Russia

Attorney General answers in auditor injunction suits

Springfield Sept 11 Attorney General Hamlin has filed answers in the circuit court in two injunction suits against the state auditor One suit by William Z Partello seeks 28000 alleged due him from the state The other by Joseph Hanreddy a Chicago contractor seeks to stop the auditor from drawing a warrant to favor contractors on the Bartonville insane hospital addition Hanreddy claims the trustees conspired to let the contract fraudulently

Springfield Hamlin William Z. Partello Joseph Hanreddy Bartonville Insane Hospital Hanreddy

Governor LaFollette Nominated for President at County Fair

Dodgeville Wisconsin September 11 Governor LaFollette was nominated for the presidency at the Iowa county fair. The nomination was made by President Stratman of the Fair association who introduced the governor and predicted he would go to the White House.

Dodgeville Wis LaFollette United States Iowa County County Stratman The Fair Association White House

Women Teachers Challenge Government Land Cancellation

In Eau Claire Wisconsin on September 11 a dozen women school teachers who formed a group and entered government land in Burnett County face cancellation by a government inspector. The cases are before the United States land office and the women vow to fight the action.

Eau Claire Wis Burnett County United States Land Office

Fitasimmons to Meet Coughlan in Philadelphia Bout

Ex champion Bob Fitasimmons and Don Coughlan the Trish Giant are paired for a six round match at the Industrial Athletic club Philadelphia on the evening of September 25 at catch weights.

Fitasimmons New York Bob Fitasimmons Don Coughlan Industrial Athletic Club Philadelphia

Trades Union Congress backs eight hour day plan

The British Trades' Union Congress adopts by a large majority a resolution for an eight hour work day. In Detroit the Little Hamrock of the Columbia Yacht Club, Chicago, wins the Franklin Walker cup for the second time. A convict plot to dynamite Huntsville penitentiary, Texas, has been detected.

British Trades’ Union Congress Detroit Little Hamrock Columbia Yacht Club Chicago Huntsville Tex

Tragic Balloon Flight Highlights Fight for Life

A crowd watched a balloonist struggle for life as others faced a harsher daily battle with disease. The ad praises Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, claiming it cures coughs and consumptive symptoms and includes a reader endorsement from Keving H. Fesperman of North Carolina.

Pierce Keving H. Fesperman Barnum Springs Iredell Co N. C R. V. Pierce

Beveridge Seeks Moderate Finance Legislation For Coming Session

Indiana bankers hear United States Senator Beveridge urge stability over radical reform. He cites credit policy, money supply, and confidence as keys to steady business. The talk follows his Oyster Bay visit and touches on Fowler Flynn exchanges and banker patriotism amid tension.

Ronth Bend Ind United States Beveridge Oyster Bay Congress Tle

Infamous of a Dying Man in Iowa and a Killing in Dexter

Michael Moran an 85 year old bachelor living with his mother near a city died from strychnine poisoning and accused his mother of poisoning his whisky though friends doubt the charge. Moran had drank heavily for months and his family says he took his own life. In Winfield Kansas Mont Sartin a joint keeper was shot and killed by William Greenwell after Sartin attacked him following tensions over Sartin’s troubles with officers and a prior testimony.

Juliet Michael Moran Moran Winfield, Kan Mont Sartin William Greenwell Dexter Sartin Greenwell Sarta

Goebel statue commission selects subcommittee

The Goebel monument commission met in Frankfort Kentucky with Senator McCreary presiding to choose a sub committee to travel to New York and inspect the clay model of the statue of the late William Goebel by sculptor Moretti.

Frankfort, Ky Goebel McCreary New York William Goebel Moretti

New Farm Mechanics Chair Debuts

Hiderado reports the introduction of a new chair for farm mechanics on September 11, signaling expanded educational offerings and potential boosts to local agricultural training programs.

Hiderado

Tural College Installs C J Zintheo In Place

C J Zintheo has been installed to head Tural College with duties in farm machinery drainage telephones motive power and related departments. The move signals expanded program scope and leadership for technical instruction at the institution.

Tural College C.J. Zintheo

Professor Cardarelli Questions Pope Leo XIII Death Cause

In Rome on September 11, Professor Cardarelli, noted physician and senator, published in The Riviera a long article arguing Pope Leo XIII died of tuberculosis or right hydrothorax. He cites authorities and his own experience to claim postmortem conclusions misstate pleurisy, and that pleural fluid without fever or pain in elderly suggests cancer or hydrothorax rather than pneumonia.

Rome Cardarell Senate Riviera Pope Leo Niii Tousseau Barth Frankel Zageri Leo III Dre. Lappent Maxzoni Dre Pappont Mazzino

Milwaukee Athletes Sweep National Junior Championships

Milwaukee hosts the Amateur Athletic Club meet at the state fair park where Milwaukee Athletes claim five firsts, three seconds, and two thirds. Chicago University, Central YMCA, and Crescent Athletic Club mirror the strong showings with double figure point totals. In separate items, Bertram Moore is doused with beer in Doyle’s buffet as open saloons post new ordinance amid expected prosecutions if invalid.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Athletic Cab Amateur Athletic Club State Fair Park University of Chicago Central Y. M. C. A Chicago Greater New York Irish Athletic Association Pirot Regiment Athletic Association Montreal Amateur Athletic Association New York Athletic Club Crescent Athletic Clach Company KB Firetreelment St. Louis Gerry Williamson Bay City Mich Bertram Moore Doyle

Funeral of Rt. Rev. Thomas March Clark in Newport

The funeral of Rt. Rev. Thomas March Clark bishop of Rhode Island and presiding bishop of the Episcopal church was held in Newport. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the body lay in state at Trinity Church with bishops Lotter of New York Dudley of Kentucky and McVickar coadjutor of Rhode Island officiating.

Newport K. L Thomas March Clark Rhode Island Episcopal Church Trinity Church Lotter New York Dudley Kentucky McVickar

Roosevelt cousins return from Black Hills hunting trip

Theodore Roosevelt Jr and cousin George Roosevelt return to Oyster Bay after about a month in the Black Hills of South Dakota as guests of Captain Seth Bullock. The pair report an enjoyable and successful expedition.

Oyster Bay N. Y Theodore Roosevelt, Jr George Roosevelt Black Hills South Dakota Seth Bullock

Warrants Issued for Pleasant Prairie Residents in Schultz Tar

Warrants have been issued for eleven Pleasant Prairie residents accused of aiding the tar attack on John Schultz weeks ago. Named are Frank Rockwell Jay McNiel John Johnson Raymond McNeil Earl Yates Oscar Taylor Peter Hanson Howard Taylor Edward Hayes Peter Hanson Jr and Peter Davison. Most have fled the area and the pursuing constable returned empty handed.

Kenosha Wis Pleasant Prairie John Schultz Ist Frank Rockwell Jay McNiel John Johnson Raymond McNeil Earl Yates Oscar Taylor Peter Hanson Howard Taylor Edward Hayes Peter Davison Plice

Clergyman Arrest Sparks Clare Theft Ring Talk

In Clare on September 11 George Church was arrested for stealing clothing from Davy & Co. and other burglaries in recent months. Detective work by store saleswoman Miss Jennie Sexamith led to recovered goods at Church’s home. Mr and Mrs Church had moved to Clare four months ago amid high society circles. In St Joseph Missouri a Nelson Morris packing plant strike halted operations after a foreman faced dismissal over alleged unfairness to union workers.

St. Joseph Mich Clare George Church Davy & Co Church Jennie Sexamith Sexamith

Cresceus Crowned King of Nebraska State Fair Turf

Lincoln Nebraska on September 11 Cresceus the stallion was named king of the turf at the state fair grounds for Tuesday’s performance a floral emblem was awarded and he will attempt a new record today

Lincoln Neb Cresceus State Fair Grounds

Atrocities in Macedonia Reported by European Merchant

An European merchant in Monastir details brutal Turkish excesses under MilPasha. Christian inhabitants are terrorized as shops close and consuls stay indoors. He cites 70 000 people starving near fields, Greek complicity blamed, and officials rejecting reform while fearing European intervention.

Hilt Pasha Coments Aslet Christiane Porte Mussulman Macedonia

Oysters and Local News Highlight Fairfield Visitor

Mr Tom Davis of Fairfield visits the city and will depart tomorrow for Boston to enter the New England Conservatory of Music. Will Hannum of Wapello becomes the new employee at Fred L Stewart's place of business and his wife will soon move to the city after his prior work in Wapello and Winfield.

Tom Davis Fairfield Davis Boston New England Conservatory of Music Will Hannum Wapello Fred L. Stewart Hannum Winfield

Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Woolen Manufacturer

Joseph H L Loudon of Walee and Monson Massachusetts has a bankruptcy petition filed in Boston. Secretary Moody returns to Washington after a New England summer. Ex Attorney General John W Griggs wins Blatt Point golf season prize in New Jersey. B B Custer aged 78 dies at Centerville Lod said oldest dancing master in US. Nashville incident kills one and injures eight with $125000 property damage. Cleveland adopts a 3 cent fare ordinance. Armour packing plant in Kansas City struck by lightning to 265 feet. Ferdinand W Peck of Chicago back from Alaska calls territory an Eldorado. Picuris Indians crops ruined by grasshoppers in Taos county New Mexico.

Boston Joseph HL. Loudon Walee Monson Mass Moody Washingon New England John W Griggs New Jersey Blatt Point N. J B. B. Custer Centerville Lod United States Nashville Tenn Cleveland Armour Kansas City Ferdinand W. Peck Chicago Alaska Taos County N. M

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