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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
1
Dreyfus slipped from prison at 3 AM and boarded a train to Nantes via Vera. The departure went largely unnoticed as he began a new movement in France.
The Daily Mail quotes from Johannesburg that a special military train with armed men and heavy field guns was dispatched to the Natal border on Tuesday night with ammunition. Aldershot News reports a home force plan for service in South Africa, listing two cavalry brigades and six infantry brigades including Guards Irish and Highland units, all near Aldershot.
In Jackson Michigan arson charges are prepared against railroad brakeman George F. P. Maier after a fire in his residence fatally burned Arthur Selleck who was Maier’s sister in law. A trunk with bedding clothing and Maier’s marriage license was found buried in a manure heap and Maier admitted ownership but denied involvement. Mrs Maier is gravely ill and Arthur Selleck was his sister in law.
Belvidere Illinois September 20. After weeks of agitation with many prominent participants the Sunday closing movement was defeated by an 8 to 2 vote as the council rejected the ordinance Monday night. Alderman Sheldon the measure’s sponsor faced a boycott threat tied to his role as an American Express agent. The council adopted a resolution condemning personal attacks on Sheldon.
The Indiana Spiritualists association proposes daily stock and market forecasts from a medium. Forecasts would be issued at noon the day before they cover, claimed as the most complete demonstration of mediumship yet. Governor Tanner’s condition improving, plans to attend dedication at Northern Illinois State Normal. Henry Egremier dies by suicide near Blair. Congerville post office robbed, safe blown, watches and jewelry taken.
A United States senator William E. Mason, staying at York Beach Maine, was invited to speak at a Joliet barbecue for the colored community. He indicated he would attend if possible, quoting Lincoln on consent and warning against brown slavery in the Philippines until Americans fix their own courts and mobs.
New Richmond Indiana city council votes to purchase the electric light plant from New Richmond Electric Light company for 10000 dollars with five years to pay.
Chicago markets show hog receipts about 22 000 with pigs and packing lots priced around 3 60 to 4 75. Cattle receipts near 6 000 with steers and cows quoted across multiple grades and veal calves up to 8 00. East Buffalo reports mixed stock movement with hogs selling around 4 60 to 4 85 and cattle receipts noted as steady. St Louis and Milwaukee grain markets list a range of prices for wheat corn oats rye and barley with varying futures and cash quotes.
Admiral Dewey releases a formal statement defending his Manila blockade actions and noting that German flags did not prove nationality, while criticizing Von Diederichs for his protest. The report recounts the exchange and cites British officers supporting Dewey's rights. A separate note reports coal prices and a miners’ demand in Tayewell and Peoria counties. Boeing workers walk out.
The excerpt describes Admiral Dewey threatening war if Germany pushes a dispute over instructions and blockades. It notes his readiness to act to defend US ships and his private opinions on international questions, implying a move to clear himself of stirring ill will between the United States and Germany.
London reports show quiet cabinet discussions as Boer replies harden. Officials delay decisive action to gain time while troops move toward Cape Colony. Dutch influence favors pacific talks with Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein amid unofficial negotiations.
Rennes dispatch reports Dreyfus may be released tonight with his wife, following Paris news that the council of ministers will pardon him after formalities. Paris papers confirm withdrawal of the revision appeal and the expected freeing. Public reaction in Paris is muted as the news has been anticipated.
Cable from General Otis to Secretary Root reports a possible insurgent offer to deliver American prisoners and parley. Root questions motive, notes past delays, and says negotiations would not halt military operations or aid insurgents. Dispatch cites two insurgent officers seeking permission for a prisoner exchange interview at Angeles.
Paris reports Guerin promised to surrender at 4 AM and was taken into custody an hour later amid intense activity at Rune de Chabres. In Michigan, county board orders hard labor for vagrants with solitary confinement, and Oscar Hanson dies after imprisonment. Northern Michigan Normal opens with enrollments from Marquette.
George Wood and Herman Gruetzmacher were named by witnesses in a preliminary hearing as the pair who held up Dr. J. P. Provost on Main Street bridge in Oshkosh two weeks earlier. The men allegedly seized nothing and were captured in lumber yards minutes later. Des Moines bank news and Wheaton will details follow.
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley will replace Howison to command the South Atlantic station. He voiced no protest, said he would obey orders, and expressed pride in his forty three years of service. The president termed the assignment a distinction and important given South Africa and regional tensions.
Chicago report lists yesterday's results with Brooklyn beating Chicago 4 to 2 and Pittsburgh defeating Boston 9 to 5. New York defeated St Louis 13 to 2 in the other game, with Boston and Brooklyn noted among the headlines.
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