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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1903

Page

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Strikes and Civil Authority Clash Over Parker Case

Cripple Creek Colorado September 25 Judge William P Leeds ruled against military authorities in the habeas corpus case of Sherman Parker and three others held without warrants for about two weeks. Governor Peabody ordered troops to aid civil authority. Chase disputed court jurisdiction amid a miners strike affecting local commerce and daily trades.

Cripple Creek Colo William P. Leeds District Court Sherman Parker John Chase Peabody Bell Chase Leeds Teller County Western Federation of Miners Colorado City Othe Points Miners’ Union Executive Committee

Summer strikes cause destitution and hurt small shopkeepers

The Evening Post reports that extended east and west side labor unrest during summer produced hardship for thousands of workers in New York. Protests cited bad weather and abnormal trade, with the inquiry noting notable damage to small shopkeepers’ business levels.

New York Manhattan The Evening Post

Whole Delegation Entered Kansas City Convention Fight

The International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers met in Kansas City with the entire New York delegation, including Mullane, rejoining after a heated bout over defender Parks. A New York dispatch noted Justice Blanchard denied Parks a change of venue in the extortion case, Parke saying he prefers the fight in New York.

Kansas City Tinternational Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers Figain Joseph A. Mutnney Parks Parke New York

Judge Shiras Reverses Board of Trade Ruling in Christie Grain Case

In LACKED CLEAN HANDS Duboyeve Sept 23 Judge Shiras writes for the U S Court of Appeals reversing a Missouri federal court ruling in Christie Grain and Stock Co et al v Chicago Board of Trade remanding with instructions to dismiss the bill at complainant's cost. The board sought an injunction to stop telegraph quotation sharing claiming private property and contract limits. Evidence shows 85 percent of board transactions were gambling in margins and bucket shops operated. the court finds the board did not come to court with clean hands or for a lawful purpose and relief was unwarranted, noting violations of the statute of finesse.

Duboyeve Shiras United States Court of Appeals Christie Grain and Stock Company Et al Board of Trade Chicago, Appellee Federal Court of Missouri Chicago Board of Trade Christie Company Board of Trade Court of Equity

Child cooked to death in kettle of apple butter

In Nelleville Illinois on Sept 25 Walter Isselhardt aged ten years fell into a kettle of boiling apple butter while his mother prepared preserves. She briefly left the kitchen and returned to find the boy dead, with no explanation for the accident.

Nelleville Walter John Isselhardt Clay Center Neb Backus Harvard Fair Grounds

Tragedy Occurred During Brief Absence in Kitchen

A brief absence in the kitchen preceded a tragedy, with investigators noting the momentary lapse as the critical interval. Details remain limited as officials pursue the case and residents seek clarity on what transpired during those few minutes.

Couple Marries a Day Early to Thwart Pranksters

Grace Stover and Pred Woerner wed in Terre Haute Indiana on September 25 saved from a kidnapping prank by marrying one day ahead. The ceremony was conducted by Rev L EK Seflera at his residence while pranksters handed out wedding invitations announcing the next evening’s ceremony.

Terre Haute Ind Mise Grace Stover Pred Woerner

James Smith to Seek Senate Seat at State Convention

Grand Rapids Sept 25 a close friend of William Alden Smith says he will announce candidacy for senator and then issue an invitation to settle the matter at the state convention next year.

Grand Rapids Midh William Alden Simith

Base Ball Scores From Sept. 25

Baseball scores report results from the league and American games played on September 25. Vittsburg defeated New York 7 to 2 while Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 2 to 1. Chicago toppled Boston 7 to 4. In Philadelphia, Chicago won 8 to 4 in eleven innings, then 7 to 5 in five innings before darkness. New York swept St Louis 6 to 2 with a second game 6 to 6. Washington routed Cleveland 12 to 2 and Hor ton beat Detroit 8 to 2.

Chicago Vittsburg New York Pittsburg Cincinnati Trooklyn Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit Horton

Weather outlook for Midwest and Great Lakes tonight

Illinois and Indiana fair and warmer with variable winds. Lower Michigan fair with rising temperatures and variable winds shifting southwest. Wisconsin and Illinois flora fair and warmer with southwest winds.

Illinois Indiana—Fair Michigan—Fair Wisconsin flora-Fair Armer

Markets Report From Chicago and St Louis Sept 24

Chicago and St Louis markets show mixed grains with wheat and corn weakening while oats hold. Live stock in Chicago and East Buffalo show steady to strong hogs and lambs with cattle receipts light and varied buyers.

Chicago Charo Board of Tipe TM Ae Ie Seeman Eebes Stober Cece Es Ee AD KIM Cattio East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission St. Louis Ioc

Chicago Germs Do Not Reach St Louis, Professor Says

Professor John H. Long testified in the Missouri Illinois canal injunction case that analyses show the Illinois river and its tributaries were largely freed from dangerous matter before reaching Peoria, due to dilution and oxidation. He added that prior to the drainage canal, Chicago’s water purification efforts began with calls for a large gravity drainage channel toward the Illinois river.

Chicago John HH. Long James Todd Missouri St. Louis Salt’ Dames U1 Quinlan Thoreas Burke Toth Sanitary District of Kaw Long Northwestern University Kansas City Stock Yards Aml Knasae City Jeffrica State of Complaiant Missouri River Eastields Mississippi Illinois River Illnois Board of Health Imness Peoria Illinois Grafton Dr. Rauch State Board of Health Chicago River

Rights and marriage end in clash over house in Logansport

In Logansport Edward Blouser and Laura Belle Evans wed after a dispute over living arrangements with Dr. M A Jordan. A restraining order and later a dissolution led to Jordan moving in and a window being broken before the couple's wedding. Minnie Shideler learns her birth name Lubelle after years as an adopted daughter with newly discovered eastern relatives.

Logansport Ind Edward J. Blouser Laura Belle Evans M. A. Jordan Minnie Shideler Murdock Hotel Mont Shideler Lubelle

Dominican government rejects recognition of claims agreement

Santo Domingo reports that the Dominican government told United States Minister Powell it does not recognize the validity of the agreement regarding the improvement company claims and cannot appoint an arbitrator at this time.

Santo Domingo City United States Powell Am Arbi

Goverment Formation and Arbiter Row Cited in Echoes of Change

A Caribbean style dispute notes that the Domini government urges respect for all acts by ex-President Vasque and warns thatifi changes with other powers are made those with this government must also be honored. In Carleton Mich Willam Kline dies in a pitching accident for Newport Newsport game. In Cleveland Harry A. Garfield accepts chair of political jurisprudence at Princeton University.

Ite Ilealee Bia Vasque Carleton, Mich Willam Kline Detroit Newport Tie Newsport Carleton Cleveland Harry A. Garfield Field Princeton N. J.) University

George Dally in Fatal Rage and Fires

A Wisconsin man George Dally killed himself after wounding his brother in law Clifford Kellogg and setting his home and barn on fire. He also threatened five men before taking his life with a shotgun.

Oconomowoc Wis George Dally Dally Horace Kellogg Clifford Kellogg Muszle

Farmers Congress closes with rural delivery and anti trust talks

The Farmers National Congress ended its annual meeting at Niagara Falls. It favored extending rural free delivery and the parcel post, postal telegraph, and postal savings banks. It supported Oklahoma statehood, direct senatorial elections, and referendum use, while opposing ship subsidies and Canada reciprocity. Papers by F P M Webster and Frank Parsons discussed pests and public utilities government ownership.

Niagara Falls Farmers’ National Congress Parents Post Oklahoma Congress FP. M. Webster Urbana United States Frank Parsons Weeton University

Military maneuvers umpire named at West Point Kentucky

Lieutenant Colonel James Marker of the Thirteenth Cavalry is detailed to act as an umpire at the West Point Kentucky military manoeuvres. Other items note various federal and local actions including labor inspections, museum gifts, indictments, conventions, rewards, and political correspondence.

James Marker Thirteenth Cavalry West Point Finois Davies Frederick LD. Grant Grant Galena George W. Beavers Milwaukee Burlington Railway Adams Express Company St. Joseph Carriage Builders’ Association Boston Canada Roosevelt Congress Alliance New London, Conn Shaw

Assessor Held Up by Masked Robbers in Omaha

Omaha Assessor John G. Arthur was robbed by two masked men returning home from work. They demanded he raise his hands and threatened him with revolvers as he clutched his assessment books. The attackers left after a brief exchange.

Omaha Neb John G. Arthur Harry

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