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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1903

Page

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Unity of the Empire Hoots for Joseph Chamberlain

London ministers clash over cabinet talks as speculation runs rife. Chamberlain arrives to cheers and protests from laborers by a new government building, while police guard access to the foreign office amid a tense political moment in Britain.

Times London United Kingdom The Publc Kruger Downing Street Chamberlain Gerald Balfour Board of Trade Balfour Foreign Office

Brothers Nelsons Missing After Gale At Sea

Wm and Ward Nelson prominent lumbermen of Rogers City left in a sailboat bound for Spencer's dock twelve miles north. A heavy southwest gale developed. the 36 year old boat leaked badly and carried heavy ballast. A shore search from Gheboygan found no trace of boat or bodies. They leave a widowed mother and one sister. life insurance was $7,000 each.

Rogers City Mich Ward Nelson Spencer's Dock Gheboygan

Anti-Semitic riot mars Zablatov fair in Lemberg region

At Zablatov annual fair in Lemberg, an anti Jewish riot broke out after a report that a woman was robbed and murdered in a Jewish house. Three Jews were severely injured and several others were lightly hurt.

Lemberg Austria Zablatov

National Irrigation Congress Opens in Ogden With Large Attendance

Senator W. A. Clark of Montana, president of the National Irrigation Congress, called the first session to order in the tabernacle at 0:30 this morning. A large attendance was reported as the annual meeting began.

National Irrigation Congress Ogden Utah W. A. Clark Montana Tabernacle

Extra Session of Congress Decided for November Start

Oyster Bay Sept 14 After careful study and consultation with members of both chambers President Roosevelt has abandoned the plan to convene Congress in an extraordinary session in October and will call it to meet in November instead, after further deliberation.

Oyster Bay Senate House of Representatives Roosevelt

Planning meeting set for November date in campaign season

The article notes plans for a meeting this fall now to be held on a tentative November date. Opposed October meetings would require election officials and lawmakers to abandon their states and districts amid a campaign deemed vital to many in the party.

Tdes Eegston

Train washout on Wisconsin excursion line kills four

A special excursion train on the Wisconsin division of the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad struck a washout at Kempton Wisconsin. Four passengers were killed and several injured none seriously. Deceased include Charles Antisdhel of Manton Patrick Conway of Heedburg Wendell Brown of Cassanova and Murphy of Madison.

St. Paul Wisconsin Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Kempton, Wis Charles Antisdhel Manston Wis Patrick Conway Heedeburg Wendell Brown Cascanovia Murphy Madison

Railway men up sharp on storm damaged line near Alma

A special Burlington train carrying Northern Securities president J J Hu and officials crashed into washed rocks near Alma Wisconsin as severe rain roiled the track. No serious injuries among the passengers though the engine was badly damaged. In Milwaukee the coroner ruled no one at fault in Chauffeur Frank M Day’s death at the state fairgrounds after an auto accident amid a pressure for fast times.

Thin City St. Paul Milwaukee M. Day State Fair Grounds Day

Baseball Scores From Around the Circuits

Scores from the leagues: St Louis games with New York, St Louis, and Brooklyn at Chicago rained out in seven innings. American results include Philadelphia 13 over Washington, Detroit 5 over Chicago, New York 4 over Boston. Association games feature Louisville 10 over Indianapolis, Columbus 9 over Toledo. Western Kansas City 7 Denver 0 as weather halted other games.

Chicago St. Louis New York Pittsburg Philadelphia Crooklyn Cincinnati Boston Washington Detroit Louieville Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Toledo Minneapolis St. Paul Kansas City Denver

Weather forecast for multiple states tonight

The official forecast shows Illinois mainly cloudy and cold with southerly winds shifting to the northwest. Indiana expects cloudy conditions with showers and colder air, shifting to the northwest. Lower Michigan anticipates partly cloudy skies with likely rain in the east, winds veering from south to north west. Wisconsin and Iowa expect cold, partly cloudy conditions with brisk north or northerly winds, strongest in their eastern portions.

Klinois Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa Coler

Market Summary for Hogs Cattle and Sheep Across Regions

Hogs receipts and price ranges shown with pigs light and heavy packing at various bids. Cattle offers cover choice to common grades with steers and heifers, plus stockers and feeders and Texas calves. Sheep and lambs receipts noted with Western and native categories and price bands. East Buffalo and St Louis reports add regional bids and variances across hogs cattle and calves.

Texas Buffalo East Bufalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission East Buffalo

Ruination to the Crops in the Northwest

Severe weather causes millions in crop losses as rain sleet and snow flood fields and delay rail service across the northwest. The Steamer Parkloft capsized on the Mississippi near Prescott and Stillwater with Engineer James Ferguson drowned and the rest of the crew rescued by the Glenmont.

St. Paul Sc Taetile LaCrosse Wis Parkloft Mississippi Prescott Stillwater James Ferguson Glenmont

Roman Catholic Union Oath Debate in Omaha Meeting

Omaha Typographical Union members discussed Bishop Scannell and clergy stance on the oath. A committee was sent to Scannell to clarify that the oath does not aim to affect religion. Printers urged national officers to publish a disclaimer denying religious interference.

Omaha Mahop Scannell Scannell the Union

Union Labor Protests Over Miller Reinstatement

In St. Louis on September 15 the Central Trades and Labor union voted unanimously to protest to President Roosevelt against reinstating W. A. Miller in the government printing office. The action followed a communication from the Central Labor Union of Washington and included a copy of the president's letter to Secretary Cortelyou. Washington's Central Labor Union asked the St. Louis group to petition the president to modify his action.

St. Louis Central Trades and Labor Union Roosevelt W. A. Miller Government Printing Office Central Labor Union Washingtom Cortelyou Washington Central Traces and Labor Union Miller

Frank Garner Arrested on False Pretenses Charge

Ann Arbor, Sept 15 Frank Garner colored was arrested for obtaining money under false pretenses. He solicited subscriptions for The Detroit Informer the organ of the colored race. The editor says he had no authority to do so. He claimed to have collected twenty one subscriptions in Ypsilanti and seven in Ann Arbor.

Ann Arbor Mich Frank Garner Detroit Informer Ysgilanti

Umpire Oliie Conn Dies After Baseball Accident

Springfield report says Oliie Conn of the Three I League was fatally injured after a Cedar Rapids Decatur game. He fell while boarding a street car, had his right arm amputated at St Marys hospital, and died during the night.

Springfield Oliie Conn Cedar Rapids

Hebard & Son contract for 22 million feet of pine

Charles Hebard and Son of Marquette announce a contract awarded to Joseph Gauthier of Baraga to cut 22,000,000 feet of pine. The timber will be delivered at the mouth of a stream flowing into Lake Superior near Quaming, Baraga County, Michigan.

Marquette, Mich Charles Hebard & Son Philadelphia Pequaming Baraga County Joseph Gauthier Baraga Lake Superior

Northwestern Life merger suit dismissed in Des Moines

Des Moines stockholders suit to block transfer to Minneapolis and merger with Northwestern National Life Insurance has been dismissed. The transfer and merger will be immediately effective.

Des Moines Northwestern Life and Savings Company Minneapolis Northwestern National Life Insurance Company

Loyal America Fraternal Groups Reform as Fraternal Army

Springfield and Taylorville based Loyal America two fraternal organizations have consolidated under the name Fraternal Army of Loyal Americans. A certificate of the name change has been filed with the secretary of state.

Springfield the Loyal America Taylorville Army of Loyal Americans

Indictment Returns Against Sam Parks Fifth Charge

New York on September 15 the grand jury returned another indictment against Sam Parks the walking delegate and fifth indictment overall. One prior indictment has resulted in a conviction. The latest charges Parks with extorting 500 dollars from the Niffany studios on Fourth Avenue.

New York Sam Parks Parks Niffany Fourth Avenue

Indiana professor resigns post to seek health in return

Elmer B. Bryan, ex-general superintendent of education in the Philippine islands and former Indiana university professor, resigns his post for health reasons and plans to come back to Indiana. The note mentions Flood-Relief Fund. In Kansas City, the flood-relief committee has distributed 75,400 to Armordale area aiding 4,000 families.

Richmond Ind Elmer B. Bryan Indiana University Philippine Islands Indiana Kansas City Kansas Cities Armourdale

San Diego Professor Edward Snyder Dead at 68

San Diego California September 15. Professor Edward Snyder died aged 68. He was born in Poland and taught philosophy at a local college.

San Diego Cal Edward Snyder Ile Poland Tle

Bail For Two More in Mail Service Scandal

Jenne Me Gieheau and George H Huntington of the Columbia Supply company surrendered to U S Marshal in New York after being indicted in Washington for postal service fraud. Bail set at 15000 each. they await formal arraignment before Commissioner Hitchcock.

New York Jenne Me Gieheau George H. Huntington Columbia Supply Company Washington United States Henkel Huntington McGilhan Geo W. Leavers McGrehan James H. Ridgeway Brooklyn Ridgway Dehn Maffert McGlehan Ellen M. McTerney Hitchcock Ridgeway

Subpoena Served On Postmaster General In Beavers Case

Washington reports that ex chief George Beavers retained a local lawyer and obtained a subpoena for the postmaster general to produce records in the Brandt cashiers matter. The postmaster general declined travel to New York for the Sept hearing, citing impracticality, with counsel arguing the duces tecum is binding. Richmond notes Dr. K D Hawley of Columbus claims X ray treatment restored natural hair color in a gray patient after cancer care.

Washington George Beavers Post Office Dep Iriment New York Brandt-Dent Portal United States Payne Department of Justice Robb Richmond Ind K. D. Uawley Columbus Hawley

Boston mansion burns in West End landmark blaze

Virginia dispatch reports a historic 1840 Boston mansion owned by non resident descendants burned in a city fire. The landmark was set on fire in the West End, with authorities treating it as arson or accidental ignition under investigation.

Virginia Boston

Woman Charged in Attempted Murder Case Near Dora

Police arrest Mee Tillman Fountaine after information from Bert Turner about a home intrusion at the Harniveh farm. The motive is linked to alleged jealousy over Mira Loraine Hartntech and plans to flee Wabash after the confession.

Wheeh Ind Bert Turner Tillman Pountaine Christin Harniveh Dora Thie County Quinn Tener Mira Loin Hlarnieeh Mra Yountaine Wee Jenlows Wabash Mia Fountaine

Nuns in Public Schools Debate Near Arlington

In Arlington Sept a local controversy swirls around hiring nuns to teach in public schools. The school superintendent lays out qualification rules for certification while opposition cites sectarian influence, prompting a county-level review and a dispute over authority.

Beirut unrest eases under new governor general

A cable from Minister Leishman in Constantinople, relayed by Admiral Cotton, reports the Beirut vice consul case is led by the governor general who has taken personal charge. The former police chief is deposed and 28 people connected to ten days of unrest are arrested as Beirut calms and the new administration projects confidence.

Washington State Department Leishman Constantinople Navy Department Cotton Detrot Beirut Euiet

Railroad Brake Man Killed After Switch Incident

Kenosha Wisconsin September 15 Charles Oscar Gergler of Glen View a Milwaukee St Paul railway brakeman was killed instantly at Truesdell street after returning to release a switch and being struck by a passenger train engine.

Kenosha Wis Charles Oscar Gergler Glen View Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Truesdell Strtion

Anti Jewish agitation drives 100 Dowlals workers from Wales

In Cardiff and surrounding areas labor unrest prompts 100 Jewish employees from Dowlals works to leave Merthyr Tydvil for the United States seeking new opportunities amid the hostilities.

London Sept. U Cardiff Wales Dowlals Merthyr

Notable Events and Disasters Across U S and Abroad

Secretary Hitchcock heads to Dub lin for summer rest. A dynamite blast in Bay City Michigan kills two. Springfield Michigan porch struck by lightning at the executive mansion. Clarence Egnor executed in Auburn New York for murder. Cape Colony court upholds life insurance in rebel deaths. Sir Thomas Lipton visits Chicago as guest of Alex Revell. Orthodox archpriest Vassilev stabbed in Alexandropol. Mary Anderson rejects Robert Gray readings tour offer in America. German Social Democrats hold congress in Dresden with 8 million voters. Florida hurricane causes extensive damage with seven deaths. Unveiling of McKinley monument in Toledo with speeches by Hanuwa and Pairbanks. Allen town boiler workers strike for higher wages. McKinley death anniversary observed in Philadelphia. Root and Lodge return to London. Alaska boundary commission meets.

Hitchccock Washington Dublin N. Y Bay City Mich Springfield Clarence Egnor Huffalo Auburn Archibald Benediect Cape Colony Dresden Florida McKinley Toledo Hanuwa and Pairbanks Boiler Makers’ Union Allentown Philadelphia War Root Senator Lodge London Alaskan Boundary Commission Foreign Office

Estrangement Sparks Lighthearted Shoe Exchange Tale

In a brief estrangement that lasted nearly two days, remarks circulated about shoes and comfort. The exchange highlighted affection beneath humorous, intimate banter as they navigated the unlikely dispute.

President Roosevelt clarifies Lipton dinner remarks

Statement from William Loeb Jr and Colgate Hoyt addresses the Seawanhaka yacht club dinner incident. Roosevelt did not intend a formal function and did not bar Sir Thomas Lipton from attending. Lipton is welcomed to attend the neighborhood club dinner.

Roosevelt Colgate Moyt Ehginna Yacht Club Sir Themes Lipton Hoyt Thomas Lipton Ike Seawanheka Sir Thomas Lipton Sir Thomas William Loeb, Jr

Lipton Across Midwest En Route to Chicago

Sir Thomas Lipton travels through Cleveland and Buffalo on the way to Chicago, saying he did not recall invitations to a Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club dinner and that no western trip is planned after guest races. In Milwaukee, laundry workers begin their national convention as General B. attracts attention with a masked ball anecdote.

Cleveland, O Sir Thomas Lipton Cleveland Chicago Associated Press John Weetwood Sir Thomas Westwood Thomas Buffalo Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club Senwanhaka Club Tam Stewart

Small Change Triggers Final Outburst by Miser

In a dying man’s room the physician notes steady pulse while heirs press for news. The miser, sensing their greed, stirs with a sharp remark about “small change” provoking a tense moment as he nears death.

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