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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1899
Page
1
Willie McGaugher 18, son of Sheriff McGaughey of Muscatine, died from internal hemorrhage after a football injury sustained during a high school practice game on the campus. The rupture and ensuing complications were diagnosed after the injury became evident this week.
President Schurman spoke on National Expansion at Cornell University opening, revisiting last year’s stance on Philippine independence and urging a modern solution by President and Congress. He contrasted US expansion with Britain, noting the Philippine population and local resentment complicate governance.
The Paw Paw area debates if the Michigan local option law is in force in Van Buren County. Critics say amendments void its vitality since the law requires a public vote, yet has not been submitted. The issue may go to the courts and hinge on a Supreme Court ruling.
A report from Miaila states Naval Cadet Welborn C. Wood commanded the Urdaneta gunboat is said to have been captured and destroyed by insurgents in the Orani river near Manila bay. Five of the nine crew were killed, four prisoners taken, and the vessel destroyed. General MacArthur reports Porac capture failed with 5 killed and 5 wounded as rebels numbering about 600 fired on American troops for about 30 minutes.
Eau Claire Wisconsin September 29 The street fair highlighted the opening of the New Grand avenue bridge witnessed by 10000 people Miss Minnie McDonough chosen by popular vote performed the ceremony Mayor Douglas escorted her and presented a diamond ring and bouquet of white roses on behalf of the fair association The day also featured industrial and floral parades a cake walk a glove contest and a ball at the Masonic Temple
Work on the condemned Jackson street dam began with Contractors Gahan and Byrne under Engineer Randolph of the Chicago sanitary district. The six week plan aims to protect the Channahon level of the Illinois and Michigan canal. water will be diverted via a flume while progress continues. Disagreement remains over a tunnel between canal commissioners and sanitary district trustees.
The Echo reports the Greek government informed that a severe quake near Smyrna killed 1,000 people injured 500 and demolished 2,000 houses and two villages.
Major David son’s gun carriage nears delivery after a successful trial. The completed vehicle covered five miles from Peoria Heights to Randall Avenue in fourteen minutes, signaling readiness once checks confirm proper operation. Elsewhere in Wisconsin, William Gray faced a pack of wolves during a return from an examination for a July shooting, escaping unharmed to his cabin.
News from Joliet Illinois confirms Frieda Doeserich the sole local woman who joined the Klondike venture married EB E Dilley a wealthy Dawson City miner. The wedding reportedly took place in Dawson City.
Reports from the period note San Francisco merchants pressing for a higher tariff on peanuts. Other items include political unrest in Caracas, an in progress Denver festival, and a missing Chicago tug in Lake Michigan after a gale.
A vast naval procession up the Hudson featured nine miles of vessels headed by the Olympia with Admiral Howison yielding precedence to Sampson. Half a million spectators cheered as Dewey and Governor Roosevelt visited the Manila hero aboard the New York and the Wild Duck amid dramatic red and white illuminations along the waterfront.
New York braced for a hero arrival as tens of thousands turned out yesterday in patriotic display. Bundles of red white and blue adorned Broadway and Fifth Avenue while a million flags fluttered above the streets.
Labor leaders and a federal committee met to discuss the post office building corner stone dispute in Chicago. Officials hinted at a possible settlement while labor leaders warned no change in stance and warned of work stoppages if the festival arches and federal building are affected.
Paris reports colonial officials believe Voulet and Chanoine loyal officers have deserted and joined the Poureau-Lamy expedition now near Air in the Sahara. Voulet and Chanoine ordered the murders of Klobb and Meunier and are declared outlaws by the French government. Nine Horses Die in a Fire Terre Haute Ind Sept 26 The Johnson barn fire destroyed nine horses and implements incurring incendiary origin. Portage Wis Sept 26 Unknown man's remains found beside Milwaukee road tracks near Wyocena cut in two. suspected tramp rider.
Berlin and Lisbon shown as centers of interest in the Transvaal crisis with a push for disarmament of the Boers. Balfour declares no retreat for Britain while Free State resists and Boers mass at Wakkerstroom near the Natal border awaiting Orange Free State artillery.
London dispatches describe Transvaal leaders debating war vs peace over a disputed letter. British papers urge restraint while noting delays in Kruger's reply and concerns over Salisbury, Chamberlain, and policy shifts. New Zealand announces a 200-man force to aid the Transvaal. Peoria Rubber plant sold to American Bicycle Co. for 820000 dollars.
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