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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1900

Page

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Quebec Premier Felix Marchand Dies in Montreal

Special to Evening Journal Frankfort Kentucky Sept 26 Felix Marchand premier of Quebec died in Montreal last night. In Kentucky Jim Howard was convicted of assassination for the Goebel murder with the jury sentencing him to death after a deliberation that began yesterday afternoon.

Jim Howard Kentucky Goebel Felix Barchaud Montreal Frankfort Evening Journal Felix Marchand Quebec

Pythians Seek Funds for Monument to A G Anderson

Knights of Pythias in Sioux City Iowa appeal for funds to erect a monument for Andrew G Anderson who saved 23 people in the Floyd river flood of May 18 1892 and drowned aiding others. He is buried at Logan Park cemetery and the memorial is planned for unveiling May 18 1901. He left a widow and three children aided by the order until self support was found.

Sioux City Knights of Pythias Iowa Andrew G. Anderson Floyd River Logan Park

Boy Kilted Under a Load of Stone-Mine Dock Disaster

In Jacobsville Michigan on September 26 a quarry dock overturned killing a Finnish boy about 11 who served as a helper on the dock. A team and teamster escaped as the dock toppled while eight carloads of sandstone awaited shipment. The boy resided in Pequaming and was carried into the lake with the load. The cause cited was overloading at the outer edge. Iron Mountain also reports a fire destroying the Newport mine carpenter shop and its contents.

Jacobsville Mich Messner Pequaming Iron Mountain Newport Mine

Severely Cut in Italian Saloon Feud at Gile

Ironwood Michigan reports a fatal sharp clash between north and south Italian clans over the killing of the king of Italy. Peter Allero sustained a severe shoulder wound requiring twenty stitches along with several others injured as arrests followed.

Ironwood Mich Gile Italy Peter Allero

Washington Refuses to Negotiate with Red Hand in Pekin War

Long dispatches from London and Berlin report Lord Salisbury rejecting Germany's China procedural plan. Washington declines to negotiate with any party tied to the murders in Pekin, while Russia and Japan are said to favor the German proposal.

Washington Pekin London Lord Salisbury China Germany Associated Press England Berlin Russia Japan Ching Lito MacDonald Prince Ching

No State Ceremonial at the Burial of the Veteran and Patriot

London reports a dispatch stating no state ceremonial will accompany the burial of the veteran and patriot, with details expected on arrangements and attendees.

London

Will of Edmond Hoffman Probed in Freencastle Estate

Probate records reveal Edmond Hoffman left an estate above $100,000 centered on a thousand acres in one township. Six sons receive about $18,500 each and three daughters get land and personal property valued at $6,000. Estates held in trust with reversion to remaining heirs. Hoffman built wealth from farming after arriving from Kentucky as a landless youth earning $5 a month as a laborer.

Freencastle Ind Edmond Hoffman Hoffman Kentucky

General John M. Palmer Dies in Springfield at 8 A.M.

Springfield Illinois September 26 General John M Palmer ex United States senator from Illinois died at his residence at 8 am Heart failure was the direct cause He had been in ill health for more than two years He attended the funeral of General McClernand last Saturday as an honorary pall bearer Palmer known as the grand old man of Illinois Led public life for a half century with duties from 1840 onward He was a judge before 1847 a state senator from 1852 to 1856 and a delegate to the Republican convention of 1860

Springfield John M. Palmer United States Illinois Palwer McClernand Palmer Tlnois Lincoln Douglas Oglesby Ilinois

German advantage feared in China as Tuan at helm

Dispatches detail German concerns over the Chinese crisis with Prince Tuan named grand secretary. Reports from von Waldersee, von Bendemann, and Dr. Mumm von Schwartzenstein warn of danger in central and southern China, with fears of a general uprising and risks to Kiao Chou amid efforts to begin peace talks.

Obina Germany Peking Count von Waldersee William China Mumm von Schwartzenstein von Bendemann Kiao Chou Prince Tuan Foreign Office Tuan

China Evokes Guard as Rapid Change in Beijing

Washington reports a plan to hold one regiment of infantry four cavalry troops and one battery in Peking while the rest moves to Manila. Powers respond to the German note with England close in line and Japan approving. Russia agrees in principle as a civil guard replaces active troops in Beijing.

Washington War Department Chaffee Peking Manila England United States Japan Russia America China Ee Woldersee Eniet

Robber Shot at Train Heed by Brakeman

Denver report details a failed hold up on Denver and Rio Grande passenger No. 16 near Florence. Brakeman Ross Miller struck the attacker with a lantern, fired back, and drove the suspect into high weeds after the desperado fired.

Denver Rio Grande Ross Miller Santa Fe Road Florence Miller

WANTS MORE TROOPS MARKLES REPLY TO THEIR MEN

Hazelton Iowa September 26 Governor Stone weighs sheriff Harvey of Luzerne county request for troops to protect lives and property during night march of strikers. The reply from Markle & Co outlines arbitration as the method to settle disputes and details how workers may vote on grievances while those tied to labor groups are barred from voting.

Hazelton Sherit Harvey Luzerne Las Askeil Stone Markle & Co G. K. Markle & Co Sole

Company settles wage disputes amid concessions and arbitration

The report details company responses to worker demands including semimonthly wages, hourly pay for engineers, powder pricing, and wage scales. It notes partial concessions, efforts to avoid delays via arbitration, and plans for a powder car and powder house. Other items describe a Carnegie library election result, a courtroom brawl in English Indiana, and diphtheria closures in Wisconsin.

Iime Archbishop Ryan

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