12 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1899
Page
1
New York report states Cornelius Vanderbilt, eldest son of the late William H. Vanderbilt, died suddenly this morning. He appeared in good health last night, and the cause of death is believed to be apoplexy.
Terrance McGovern beat Pedlar Palmer of London in a swift one round bout in New York. The September 12 report from The Evening Journal notes the decisive finish at 3 p.m. and highlights McGovern's quick victory in the boxing match.
The Dreyfus court martial urged mercy to remove the degradation from the punishment and will hand the recommendation to General Lucas for President Loubet. Paris observers cite a possible pardon amid rising humanitarian sentiment. Industry and government responses to the Paris Exposition show a split stance.
Chicago Methodists announce official opposition to the Lafayette monument project as a protest against the Dreyfus verdict. The meeting resolves to oppose presenting France with a Lafayette monument while Presbyterians condemn the court martial in a separate session.
Washington reports agitation over abandoning U S participation in the Paris exposition. Officials say withdrawal would insult France and harm relations. however private citizens may still withdraw, while much of the government exhibit may already be en route to Paris. Representative Grosvenor notes the Dreyfus verdict could deter tourism to Paris though nations cannot boycott as entities.
The Illinois State Federation of Labor announces its seventeenth annual convention in Danville, chaired by President Chas Dold. It opens October 3 and runs until resolutions on an eight hour day labor protections and local wage standards are resolved. Des Moines beet sugar factory project backed by eastern capitalists aims to contract 700 acres of beets yearly with farmers.
The National Export Exposition begins at noon next Thursday in Philadelphia and runs through November 30. A million-dollar complex features a 6000-seat hall and extensive displays of American manufactured products. VIPs including Governor Stone Mayor Ashbridge and national representatives attend opening ceremonies. music by the U S Marine Band and choir opens a day of events.
Indianapolis report details a mother fleeing with a weeks-old infant from 218 Capitol Avenue after renting a room and returning to find the child abandoned. Six fine baby garments lie on the bed as police seek the mother and the infant is sent to an asylum.
Pennsylvania State Senator Lewis Emery Jr testifies before the federal industrial commission alleging rebates to Standard Oil via railroad contracts. He cites court cases, compromises, and ICC findings while praising Germany’s system for protecting competitors.
A man Frederick Langerlir, who eloped with Mrs. W. Lt. Mengler, was captured in Farley Iowa and jailed awaiting grand jury action after taking her two children. A 16 year old, Della Mickle, eloped with George Woodworth to Savannah then was arrested. her whereabouts are unknown. Governor Tanner orders arming leave for Illinois National Guard to attend Dewey reception in New York, at personal expense. An arsenic poisoning attempt endangers the Henry Bronnenberg family in Anderson Indiana. Coal agent John Cilvens lures sixteen miners from Terre Haute to Corunna area. Illinois counties report a revenue-wealth increase of about 2.75 million.
The exhibit features foreign market products with manufacturing progress from needles to locomotives. The U S government spent 50000 on samples and data, plus an extensive auto display. A rich musical program with Sousa Domrosch and organ recitals complements daily concerts for three weeks starting October 10 with President Diaz attending.
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