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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1906
Page
1
Bejucal rebels refuse peace proposals after a heated meeting. Insurgents near Havana count about 3000 while ultimatums include nullifying last December’s illegal election and holding a fair new vote. Palma’s government blocks Liberal access and troops tighten siege around Cienfuegos.
The Cuban revolutionary junta in New York issues a proclamation defending Liberal motives for rebellion against the Palma government. They deny interparty conflict and accuse Palma of fraud in election, intimidation, and rights denial to Liberals. They also allege Palma's government was responsible for the killing of Colonel Enrique Villalobos at Cienfuegos on September 22, 190?.
Jacksonville Iowa reports Secretary of War Taft and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon are unlikely to arrive in Havana before noon tomorrow. The two officials are en route and weather or routing delays could affect their timetable.
The lumber laden ship Robert Searth arrived from Tacoma with Captain Plitz in command. Officers reported a severe earthquake shock on Sept 14 within 20 miles of the destination, causing crew panic and threatening the vessel.
In New York on September 18 counsel for the New York Central and Studson River Railroad and its officials appeared in the United States circuit court and pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging rebate in the traffic of the American Sugar Refining Company product. The trial was scheduled for October 10.
Secretary Leslie M. Shaw, in Hannibal Missouri, formally opened the Republican campaign in the state. He dwelt at length on the tariff question and outlined the party’s stand.
Chicago Sept 18. In New York Philadelphia beat New York 10 to 2 in seven innings due to darkness. Detroit beat Boston 7 to 2. Cleveland beat Washington 4 to 2. St. Louis defeated New York 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Chicago beat Philadelphia 5 to 4 in 11 innings. American standings list Columbus 95 games won .625, Milwaukee 86 .? Saint Paul weathered. Western results include Omaha 2 in ten innings, Pueblo 9 Sioux City 8, Denver 9 Des Moines 4, Lincoln 1 to 2 in extra innings.
In Syracuse on Sept 18 a Democratic conference committee issued an address urging independence from fusion with Hearst. It warns fusion erodes principles, denounces annexation by a personal movement, and urges nominating capable Democratic candidates to preserve a trusted, independent party.
William J. Bryan's Greensboro stop was mournful as Dr. Charles Duncan Melver, president of the state normal and industrial school, died on the same train. Melver, a Guilford county reception committee member, was eulogized by Bryan and Governor Glenn. Bryan spoke after arrival, and a mayoral crowd filled the city hall.
Denver report notes in an extra edition that Phillip B. Stewart of Colorado Springs, a Republican, is the subject of the day. The brief item hints at party processes and potential candidacy developments unfolding in Colorado politics.
A two hour typhoon in Hong Kong caused heavy damage to several ships including the Johann and Sanahoa. Worthan founder ed with only the purser and mate saved. Montague ashore as business stalls. In Washington a Dixie cruiser arrives at Cienfuegos with 300 marines to protect American plantations.
A Republican candidate for Colorado governor was removed from the ticket amid party adjustments. The move changes the slate ahead of upcoming campaigns and reshapes the race dynamics with potential impacts on endorsements and fundraising.
Market totals show cattle and sheep weak with mixed hogs and porkers. Official receipts and shipments mix with light to heavy packing grades, noting steady to lower trends across cattle hogs and lambs in early September markets.
A fierce northerly storm off Wrightsville Beach near Wilmington, North Carolina, trapped hundreds of women and children in cottages and hotels. Surf boats ferried evacuees across the sound while depots closed bars and police patrolled to prevent looting. Damage ranged from 4 000 to 10 000 dollars to property. harbor craft and shore facilities sustained lighter impacts.
Gerald Morgan, who says he is J Vierpont Morgan and a Harvard Rowing Club member, faces Greenwich poll court trial for obtaining money by falsely claiming donations to Miller Hospital. He signed hospital payment orders and promised annual gifts, telling Dr. Dickey the first amount came from an uncle and the second from himself. Morgan later claimed he lost his purse and returned a small sum.
Sioux City Iowa Sept 18 reports late news say a weekend storm wrecked about twenty five miles of rail track within fifty miles of the city. Vast ore and corn lands suffered and hundreds of buildings were damaged. In Vender Nebraska seven year old Wil Warren drowned. Estimated total damage about one million dollars.
San Sebastian Spain Sept 18 recurrence of Carlist agitation in A talonia prompts civil and unitary authorities to adopt the most severe measures. The trouble is attributed to Don Jaime of Bourbon son of Carlos the pretender.
Joliet Illinois September 18 quarry workers strike at nearby quarries as they demand wages from 1 to 2 dollars above the present rate of 1.75 a day. The striking men staged a dramatic march on the quarries amid tense show of force.
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