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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1903

Page

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Resignations shock Britain as Chamberlain quits cabinet

London reports Chamberlain and two ministers resigning, with Ritchie and Hamilton also stepping down. Chamberlain writes of imperial union and free trade policy, urging Liberal critics to accept new direction while Downing Street confirms the king accepted the resignations. An earlier Birmingham speech and Balfour reply are cited. An electric car in Berlin reaches a record pace of 106.45 mph, with hopes for 125 mph.

London Chamberlain Downing Street Joseph Chamberlain Colonies Co. T. Ritchie George Hamilton India A. J. Balfour Birmingham Balfour Liberal

Markets Report from Chicago and St Louis Prices

Chicago and St Louis markets show wheat and corn directions with futures and cash quotes. Wheat prices ease on Chicago board while cattle hogs and lambs demand steady. St Louis notes No 2 red wheat and corn futures with oats and rye movements.

St. Louis

Weather Forecast for Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

The official forecast up to o clock tonight shows generally fair skies and cool conditions in Indiana and Lower Michigan with fresh northwest winds. Wisconsin expects fair weather with lighter winds in the west, while Iowa remains generally fair with variable and westerly winds.

Lisnels Indiana Lower Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Ruth Bryan to Wed Lincoln Portrait Artist

Ruth Bryan, daughter of W J Bryan, will marry W H Leavitt of Newport Kansas City, an artist who came to Lincoln to paint her portrait. The engagement was announced by friends and the marriage is planned for October in Lincoln Nebraska.

Lincoln Maxs Ruth Bryan W. J Tryan W. H Lewitt Newport Leavitt Bryan Mies Ryan

Triple murder shocks farm near Hudson Kansas

In Smith county Kansas a 65 or 70 year old Mrs. Paine her daughter Mrs. Williams and Williams’ five year old daughter were found murdered at a farm near Hudson. All were struck with a cultivator bar. Mrs. Williams was found outside the house and the others in bed. A farm hand Madison is suspected after his hat was found near the house and evidence of washing at a water trough. He has disappeared while authorities pursue the case.

Superior TL HL. Paine Madison Williams

Begged to be restrained by friends amid rabies crisis

Girolano Casceno of 151 Larrabee Street pleaded to be taken somewhere that he could not injure others during his hydrophobia crisis. An ambulance removed him from his home to the county hospital where doctors deemed his recovery doubtful. Casceno, 30, was bitten seven weeks earlier on South Water Street and the dog was believed rabid after wound cauterization.

Chicago Girolano Cascento Larrabee Street Chicago Avenue Caseeno South Water Street Casceno

Miner dies after saloon fight in Danville

William Rastrukonis a young Lithuanian miner from Westville died of a brain concussion after being struck with a chair during a saloon fight. The altercation followed remarks about his woman companion. William Serochkos and Mike Kermazumos were arrested.

Danville William Rastrukonis Westville Joe Frank Mashekis William Serochkos Mike” Kermazumos

Man of Many Wives But It Does Not Serve Him

Chicago report details Harold Mills aka Reed facing a bigamy trial. He admits past marriages and refuses to state how many wives he has had. Prosecutors present witnesses including Justice Lemke and Rev Gardner. Mills confirms a prior Detroit marriage to Flora Teale and Miss Butler, then faces tougher cross examination by Newcomer.

Chicago Mille Brentano Milla Justice of the Felix A. Lemke Detroit Harold C. Tteed Mary FB. Butler Eliza Butler Reed F. M. (Ardner Garfield Boulevard Methodist Church Mills Flora Teale Blayney Wit News Butler

Father-In-Law Wins Case In Alienation of Affection Suit

In a suit by J A Spangler against F M DeHlarpert the jury was instructed to find for the defendant. The case centered on alleged alienation of a wife’s affections. The plaintiff testified about dividing furniture after separation. witnesses were examined, and at eleven o’clock the plaintiff rested. Judge Scott sustained the defense motion to end the trial before the jury verdict.

Scott

Chinese Protest Over Tonopah Attack on Chinese

The Chinese minister at Washington delivered to Acting Secretary Adee a dispatch from the San Francisco consul general describing a Tonopah Nevada attack on Chinese workers. The union drove many Chinese from the town, leaving seven or eight injured, one severely. Five Chinese are missing and protection is sought. Idaho officials are asked to investigate and safeguard Chinese residents.

Washington State Department Adee Cansul San Francisco Tonopah Nev Lie Idaho

Man Seeks Dog After Bite in Buchanan

In Buchanan Michigan on September 18 a well known resident attacked a woman and her daughter over a lap dog that had drawn blood. The man demanded the dog be handed over, fought the elder woman, and was restrained by guests. The attacker sustained injuries while the women suffered bruises and a black eye. The injured woman, bedridden, has hired an attorney.

Mills Convicted After Confusing Wife Question In Trial

Prosecutor Newcomer grilled Mills about his marriages to Sophia Headley-Mills and other women. Mills denied offenses as a former convict identification came from George Crow. Three wives attended lunch in courtroom. Mills was convicted, fined 1000 dollars, and sentenced to probationary confinement. Officials of the Associated Press also announced AP officers. A Milwaukee diocesan council favored a change in the name.

Newcomer Mills Miss Butler Sophia Headley-Mills St. Louis Georges. Crow Columbus, O Blayney Crow Clow

Despondent Harrison farmer shoots self in Logansport

John Weyand prominent Harrison township farmer, paralytic for years, commits suicide with a double barreled shotgun. He left 400 acres, held stock in Logansport State Bank and Bank of Winamac, and had bought a fine residence in Logansport. He seemed cheerful until about 4:30 PM when heading to a friend's home, then died with his head blown off after his wife heard the gunfire.

Logansport Ind John Weyand Harrison Township Weyand Logansport State Bank Bank of Winamac

Jersey Dedication Honors Antietam Heroes in Rain

At Antietam on September 18 New Jersey dedicated a monument to its soldiers. President McClellan attended with Governor Murphy and other officials, giving a eulogy to Union soldiers. The omission of General McClellan’s name during ceremonies drew note from Governor Murphy.

Sharpeburg Antietam New Jersey Tervet United States Magerstown Tie Veterana Murphy Union Kean and Dryden Carmen New Jersey Volunteers Burnside Bridge Natural Cemetery Lutheran Memorial Church George TV. McClellan

Baseball Scores Across Leagues With Championship Claim

Chicago reports show Boston clinching the American League title after a 14 to 8 win at Cleveland. Brooklyn dominates St Louis 8 1 in the first game, 5 to 6 in the second, while Chicago ousts Philadelphia 6 1 in the first and 6 5 in the second. The season closes per President Sexton’s statement.

Chicago St. Louie Brooklyn St. Louis St. Louia Philadelphia Dostow Cleveland Boston Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Toledo Milwaukee St. Paul St. Joseph Omaha Peoria Colorado Springs Innines Darkness Kansans City Des Moines Kansas City Denver Sexton

Sixty Five Lives Lost In Atlantic Storm Toll

A New York report estimates sixty five deaths from the Atlantic coast storm spanning Maine to Delaware. Property losses reach 3 million, with most damage to marine assets. Bayonne and Perth Amboy suffered wrecks to yachts and smaller craft. many lives lost at sea or from debris. Florida dispatches report twenty one fatalities on the Mexicano wreck off the coast.

New York Atlantic Maine Delaware Ansonia Bayonne Perth Amboy Red Bank Club Florida

Beirut Strife Keeps Businesses Closed Amid Instability

In Beirut on September 18 the new governor faces a long road to restore confidence as robberies and murders persist. Business remains suspended and citizens feel insecure, with concerns about safety and governance continuing to affect daily life.

Beirut Syria

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