26 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1899
Page
1
A wreck at ATW 600 occurred today according to local reports. First responders arrived at the scene and provided assistance as investigators began to document the incident. Further details and any injuries were not immediately available.
Atwood near Oskaloosa traffic collision between a passenger train and a freight train at noon results in four fatally injured. Local responders and authorities report the fatalities and ongoing investigations.
The Lake Carriers' association executive committee approved wage increases on October 1 raising engineers 20 percent and other crew members 10 percent. This follows a prior 10 percent raise on August 15, totaling a 20 percent rise for some positions since mid August. The Marine Engineers' Union is not recognized by the Lake Carriers' association.
James O Connell of the International Machinists spoke at the Central Federated Union about the British Trade Congress and life of English workers. He contrasted conditions with American life, noting women in shops using sledge hammers and wearing men's clothes. A Cleveland meeting with Senator Hanna discussed strikers on the Big Consolidated lines and union recognition.
Toronto, Sept 26. About 400 to 500 tailors in the city walked out yesterday when employers refused a 10 percent raise. Meanwhile in Peoria Illinois Comptroller Dawes informs Mayor Lynch the president will likely arrive around Oct 6 with the exact date still to be settled.
Scores on the Diamond report results from Sept 26 with matches in New York Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis and Chicago. Notable tallies include Brooklyn 138 over Washington and St Louis 16 over Louisville.
A special train carried 250 hired workers to camps north of Ishpeming for the Cleveland Mill company. At Ishpeming 189 remained aboard. others jumped off en route. Men receive $26 to $40 monthly plus transport back after weeks, with transport and lodging provided.
Milo W. Johnson, a church faction leader in the district north of Bourbon, Indiana, was found shot in the woods near his home with a shotgun and a dead squirrel. Officials say it appears accidental during a hunting trip, but saloon faction tensions spur murder suspicions and an investigation is planned.
Maude Danielson a 15 year old heiress from Granton New Jersey ran away to see her sweetheart William Asimus a printer in Columbus Ohio authorities detain her on orders from her uncle She is one of three heirs to an estate valued at about sixty thousand dollars The uncle alleges she took 150 from him and Asimus informed police of her location Hypnotic influence case follows in Sheboygan Wisconsin court with a divorce suit alleging hypnotic control by Rev Van Viaesaer at St Nicholas hospital
Clarence Lindquist, 18, son of Otto Lindquist, lies at Tamarack hospital in critical condition after a flat-car derailment at an open crossing. He and other youths released a car that ran down the crossing, throwing him under the wheels. both his legs were severed.
Joe Choynski of California defeated Jim Hall of Australia by a knockout in the third round before about 2,500 spectators at the Nonpariel Athletic club in Music hall Louisville. Hall led the early segments while Choynski surged late to seal the win.
Springfield Sept 26 The Collinsville and Troy Railroad company was licensed by the secretary of state to build a line from a Madison county point on the Madison railway to the village of Troy Illinois, expanding regional rail access.
The Roman Catholic church at Lafayette Indiana was consecrated by Archbishop Sebastian Martinelli apostolic delegate to the United States. The ceremony marked a significant religious milestone for local Catholics.
A census of brief items reports a guinea pig farm near Ann Arbor, knife factories in West Bay City, a recruiting office opened by Major Birkhaeuser in Eau Claire, a Tribune office damaged by fire in Clintonville, and a Cincinnati firm optioning 22 coal mines in West Virginia. Additionally Africa’s year trade totals show exports at 350 million and imports at 400 million. Sturgis of St Johns eats ripe strawberries. General Shafter seeks a 1100 brougham. Swift packing interests buy Texas ranches. Hawley buys Tinguaro sugar estate in Cuba. Petit Bleu denies Dreyfus health reports. Sheridan, Grand Trunk agent, dies in Buffalo. Rowland, Otonagon county, benefits from new copper mines. Burke falls from a train in Chicago, body fragmented.
A capital city event unfolds as plans take shape to welcome a prominent visitor. Organizers coordinate a reception and program aims to honor the guest with local officials and community groups involved.
Washination DC September 26 Special to Evening Journal news arrives that Admiral George Dewey hero of Manila is homeward and the Olympia has reached Sandy Hook signaling Dewey's imminent entry into New York, prompting anticipation of a historic city welcome.
Springfield Ills Sept 26 The state convention to promote good roads at the state house today is canceled due to illness. W H Moore national president of the Good Roads association is bedridden making attendance impossible. Harrison the government expert on hard roads reports Secretary of Agriculture Wilson cannot attend.
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