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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1902

Page

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Justice Tangles in St Louis Bribery Case Appeals

Grand jury probes city lighting graft linked to $47,000 paid to hover committee members and lodge rosters in council. Ex delegate Tamblyn and Edgar Mepham testify. Kelly, missing since indictment, may soon be produced. Writs of habeas corpus sought as Judge Krom challenges warrants against Helms Guthe Tamblyn Schumacher Sechnettler.

Rt. Louis Pesce Hover Tamblyn Edgar A. Me Kelly Charles T. Kelly Olk Combine Murrell Jefferson City Chester Krom of &J St. Loui City Gantt West Ae ix John Helms Charles A. Guthe W. M. Tamblyn Otte Schumacher J. W. Sechnettler Jule Krum Jadige Keom

False imprisonment suit over trimming shade trees in Owosso

In Owosso Michigan a circuit court case pits William Mandlin of Vernon against Union Telephone Company for false imprisonment. Linemen trimmed trees and erected poles on Mandlin’s land prompting his arrest. he sues to challenge the right of utilities to injure shade trees while laying wires. Also notes deposition in Minneapolis mayoral case and a Nevada senator’s wife death in Alameda.

Owosso Mich William Mardlin Vernon Union Telephone Company Maudlin Winchester Hoemen Mandlin Telephone Company Frenel Lick Ind Jelly Minneapolis Ames Frederick W. Ames San Francisco William M. Stewart United States Nevada Alameda Cal Stewart Henry Poote Taylor

Frosty morning cools Nebraska as frost spreads

Omaha records 26 degrees with frost reported across the state and corn crops seen as safe beyond danger. Separate dispatches note President's appointments to the Indian commissioners board Charles J. Bonaparte and Andrew Draper, and Kansas Grand Army of the Republic orders for McKinley memorial events. Delaware sees Prince Ye gon arrive for Ohio Wesleyan University attendance.

Omaha Weather Bureau Washington Charles J. Bonaparte Baltimore Andrew &. Draper University of Ilinois Board of Indian Commissioners Topeka H. C. Loomis Department of Kansas Grand Army of the Republic Wesleyan Delaware Prince Ye Korea Ohio Wesleyan University

Missouri man shoots family in Nebraska tragedy

Gottlieb Niegenfind killed his former wife Mrs Anna We ters and fatally wounded her father Albert Breyer with six shots at their home in Pierce Nebraska. He then shot Breyer's wife in the shoulder and fled. Local authorities pursued him after the incident.

Tragedy Follows Family Quarrel Over Children

Mrs Deter had divorced two years earlier and was thought her husband had left the country. He reappeared at Mieree Sunday and later paid visits to the Freyer farm where his former wife and her ten children lived. A quarrel with his father in law over Niewentind's children led to Niewentind drawing a revolver and firing at Dreyer.

Deter Mieree Freyer Wee Henny Priente Niewentind Dreyer

British Extend Time for Senate to Ratify Reciprocity Treaties

British government extends six month period for exchange of ratifications on reciprocity treaties drafted by Kasson. British chargé d affaires Rokes met with Acting Secretary Atlee at the State Department to sign amendments covering Jamaica, British Virgin Islands, and Turks and Caicos, aiming to preserve any chance of approval by the next Congress.

Washington Kasson Senate Ratkes Newport Ile State Department Atlee Jamaica British Tiniana Turks and Caicos Islands

Campbell named receiver for Chamberlain banking house

Tecumseh Nebraska records show District Judge Letton appoints William A Campbell receiver after depositors and State Bank Examiner Hartwell report the bank is in worse condition than feared with assets of little value and losses estimated at no less than 115000 dollars. Milwaukee officials warned that no blooded stock or poultry exhibits will appear at midwest fairs next year without half rate rail freight, per the National Stock Exhibitors union.

Tecumseh, Neb Hartwell Letton Will.iam A. Campbell Chamberlain Banking House Milwaukee Middle West National Stock Exhibitors’ Union

St Louis Hoalier Leader Charles F Kelly Reported Seen

Charles F. Kelly, linked to the corruption fund of 17000 and a leader of the St Louis hoaliers, reportedly passed through San Francisco on Thursday and was en route to the Orient aboard the Hong Kong Maru. Ship agents say no passenger with that name sailed.

San Francisco Charles F. Kelly St. Louis

Missing Chicago blacksmith new Bray strike stalemate and other notes

Walter Moffat a Chicago blacksmith and horse trader is missing with foul play suspected John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers again says no early settlement of the strike Stta Haynie Maddox of Baltimore has qualified and taken the oath of admission to the Maryland bar One thousand miners are on strike at Jobs mines in Athens county Ohio A syndicate with capital of 50000000 is being organized to purchase the Fife and Clyde companies mines in Great Britain An unknown man paid 81000 for a seat on the New York Stock Exchange General Cileoye a firminist was shot by the provisional government of Iraq for being a firminist and caught Frank Helmes the Birmingham man tried to swim the English Channel and gave up after two hours Stephen McCormick oldest member of Teremy Hall New York is dead aged 75

Walter Moffat Chicago John Mitchell United Mine Workers Stta Haynie Maddox Baltimore Maryland Athens County Ohio Fife and Clyde Great Pritein New York Stock Exchange Cileoye Iraqt Frank Helmnes Birmingham Stephen McCormick Teremy Hall New York

Market notes from Chicago and other markets Sept 12

Chicago market roundup lists cattle hogs and sheep futures with varying quotations for different grades and tonnage. Grain futures show mixed values across wheat corn oats and rye with regional price ranges from St Louis Toledo Milwaukee and Buffalo reports.

East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Wine Commission Fast Buffalo N. Y Sien Grain St. Louis Ste

Joined in the Charge by Young and Weed with Guard

Major General Young Brigadier General Wood and aides charged with cavalry led by Emperor William as the guard rode in a dawn maneuver. About 10,000 horsemen swept the Blues, capturing guns and infantry, while the emperor directed with a white horse and praised the khaki brigade.

Frankfort Oder Young Wood de Camp McKinley McCoy Emperor William United Nijw Trontseer Mile Mile Ud « Palf

A Good Beginning Makes a Bad Ending

A dated health advice column discusses marriage woes and women’s health, highlighting husband wife roles and the risk of strain. It promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery for female weakness with patient testimonials, urging readers to consult Dr. Pierce in Buffalo for confidential help.

Ome Amieneagan Phebe Morris Ira Cayuga Co N.Y Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N. Y

Forest Fires Rampant in Oregon and Washington Destruction

Fires sweep the Cascade region from Beitheh Cotanitta to the California line destroying millions of feet of timber and farm buildings. Mills and homes burn. dozens are missing or dead. Washington towns like Decor and Centralia report total darkness and halted commerce as crews rush to safety.

Portland Cascade and Comet Mineee Beitheh Cotanitta California Hridal Veil Palwer Eisie Valuer Mil Main Vancouver Mere Hendricksen Decor Tacoma Centralia List Shelton Mason County Mitlock

Fire destroys pumping rigs at Keith-Ward tract area

A Beaumont Texas dispatch reports a fire destroying ten pumping rigs and a 1200 barrel settling tank covering about an acre in the Keith Ward tract. Twenty five oil wells are in the area with one gusher on fire. A field force of 300 men under J C Culltown is organized to battle the blaze. Damage is estimated at 50000, and the rest of the field is not in jeopardy.

New Orleans Beaumont Tex Keith-Ward Tract Tire J. C C. Culltown

Bryan backs Johnson for Democratic nomination in bid

Dispatches from Lincoln Madison and Denver report W J Bryan endorses Tom Johnson for party leadership and Cleveland mayoral support causing mixed mood in Ohio. Wisconsin suffrage session closes with officers elected and anti child labor resolutions. Republican convention in Denver nominates Hembody Brooks Cowle Holmberg and Newton for key posts.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Veran Suffrage Association Olympia Brown Willis Racine Jessie N. Kuther L. A. Rhodes Lancaster Denver James Hembody Fremont County Franklin BK. Brooks el Paso County James Cowle Boulder County John Holmberg Whitney Newton Pueblo

Paris Green Deadly to Farm Hands in Texas Patch

Report from Paris Texas states a farmer used Paris green on cotton to fight worms near the Red River and the Kiowa Indian Territory. Four workers, three men and four women, fell ill after exposure and seven died, reportedly from inhaling Paris green the night after the treatment.

Paris Tex Red River Kianitia Indian Territory

Strike Girds Ottumwa Traction Lines

Ottumwa Iowa September 1 Every electric line except one was tied up yesterday by a strike of motormen and conductors in sympathy with the linemen of the Ottumwa Traction Light Company.

Ottumwa, Ta Ottumwa Traction Light Company

Wilson reviews crops and meat prices after Midwest tour

Secretary Wilson returned from the western trip and assessed agricultural conditions in Nebraska Kansas Iowa Missouri and Indiana. He predicted strong corn and wheat crops, rising cattle numbers, and meat prices staying above the early postwar lows due to demand from England and broader prosperity.

Washington Wilson Nebraska Kanawe Towa Uiele Tadiona Kansas Indiana United States

Belief Rebels Will Win in Colombia Venezuela and More

Reports from Commander Henry McCrea aboard the Machius detail optimism among revolutionists in Colombia and Venezuela, with potential impact on canal treaty talks if Pana falls. Moody’s praise for Colones handling prompts calls for larger forces to secure traffic and prevent trouble amid insurgent gains.

Washington Ilenry McCrea Machius Hab U Mowly Colon West Indies Comander MotCren Moody Lin Moren Colombia Venezuela Halth Judenne Tle Ethfal Generata Pana Crea Saya Pandwma

Detroit man seeks large fee on Civil War interest claim

The Michigan board of state auditors reviewed Friend Palmer's $30,000 demand for collecting civil war interest claims from Be gole and Winans era contracts. He charged 25 percent commissions and had been paid at times. A receipt for $250 in 1800 appeared to settle part of the claim, and the board disallowed the request.

Lansing Mich Board of State Auditors Friend Palmer Detroit Michigan Begole Winans

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