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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1911

Page

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Mexican peace talks eyed as Diaz plans 3000 rurales

El Paso reports Diaz may deploy 3000 rurales to crush insurrectos if peace talks with Madero fail. Madero not heard from on peace terms. his father and brother may confer. U S Justice Dept waives warrant to aid potential Madero meeting. Juarez to Casas Grandes train run noted.

el Paso Tex Francisco I. Madero Mexican Insurrectos United Stated Department of Justice Madero Mexico Chihuahua Mexico City Diaz Pascan Ciudad Juarez Casas Grandes Samuel Gracia Cuellar

Weather outlook for Indiana Wisconsin and Midwest regions

In the south rainfall expected with snow possible in the north. Colder temperatures forecast in the extreme south. Tomorrow unsettled with rain or snow in Indiana and surrounding areas. Wisconsin shows unsettled conditions today with a chance of local snow or rain tomorrow and moderate northeast to north winds.

Tomorro Indiana Wisconsin

Prosecuting Attorney Arrested Over Blind Tigers Charge

Xenia Ohio April 4 Prosecuting Attorney Frank L Johnson who leads a drive to stamp out blind tigers in the city was arrested on three charges of furnishing intoxicants to voters on or about May 8 prior to the primary election in which he was nominated.

Ohio

FEAR JAP INVASION

Victoria reports fear of a Japanese invasion as anti Axis papers relay Makura reports. King W J Williams of the Loyalty Islands petitions Britain and France for a protectorate to stop Japanese encroachment and wireless stations. He warns Japan plans a base that could threaten Australia.

Victoria B. C Makura W. J. Walliams Loyalty Islands Great Britain France Japan New Caledonia Australia

Great May Day Strike Planned Across United States

New York April 4 A May day strike led by union machinists aims to secure an eight hour work day. The plan targets all union machinists nationwide as leaders call for a coordinated action.

Union United States New York

Carpenter pleads not guilty in Booker T. Washington assault case

New York April 4 Albert Ulrich a carpenter arrested for assaulting Booker T. Washington pleaded not guilty to a third degree assault charge. He was without counsel and declined to act further. No trial date set.

New York Albert Ulrich Carpenter Booker T. Washington

Governor Aldrich vetoes Sunday baseball bill

Lincoln Neb April 4 Governor Aldrich vetoed Senator Bartlire's bill to legalize Sunday baseball. He preferred an amendment allowing county boards to regulate outside city limits and towns, but veto left the measure short of law.

Gill Lincoln, Neb Governo

Roberts Seeks Hardened Defenses Amid European Tensions

Field Marshal Lord Roberts opened a Lords debate calling Britain’s defense arrangements inadequate amid altered European conditions. He urged expert review and warned that the army may need about a million more trained troops, referencing the South African War and Bethmann-Hollweg’s Reichstag speech.

London House of Lords Lord Roberts Europe von Bethmann-Hollweg

Buffalo-Chicago mail train wrecks near Topeka ind

West bound Wabash mail train No 9 derailed east of Topeka Indiana at 5 50 am. Engineer Luxon of Montpelier Ohio was pinned under the engine and seriously injured. Baggageman and one passenger slightly hurt. Cause not known.

Toledo Detroit Wabash Topeka Ind Luxon Montpelier

Riot at Hearst building injures Chicago officer

In a labor clash at the corner of West Madison and Market streets about sixty men fought amid around twenty gunshots. Patrolman J J McGuire of the central detail station was shot in the forehead and possibly fatally wounded. The combatants, described by police as members of the International Protective Association of Steamfitters and the United Association of Steamfitters, were linked to the building strike.

Chicago J. J McGuire Central Detail West Madison Market Streets Hearst International Protective Association of Steamfitters United Association of Steamfitters

Daily Diet and Health Hints by T J Allen Od Specialist

Ordinary well or dry water contains mineral and vegetable matter which is injurious. Typhoid fever is commonly caused by decaying matter in drinking water. Lime sulphur iron minerals often present in excess strain kidneys. Mineral matter deposits in arteries hardening age. By distilling water minerals are eliminated. natural water with small mineral content is preferable to distilled water.

Democrats to Rule the House in Extra Session

Article notes a dramatic shift as Democrats gain seats in the House and Republicans lose influence. It describes future roll calls showing party changes, new faces, and staff turnover as Democrats prepare to reorganize and occupy previously GOP spaces in the Capitol. It mentions one Socialist and one vacancy affecting balances.

House Pennsylvania Senate Fry Colorado Victor Berger Milwaukee Capitol

Lord Roberts Calls for Increased Armament

English Field Marshal Lord Roberts speaks out for a broader arms program urging stronger defenses. He warned of looming threats and urged swift parliamentary action to boost military expenditure and modernize equipment.

Rush of Miners Crowds North of Marathon Town

Hundreds of miners flood north of the National Trans continental railway near Marathon after Maptrathon reports of gold. Prospectors return with rumors of rich finds and a toboggan procession starts along the rough trails as the season begins with cautious but bold venture.

Marathon Porcupire

Theft hits Cornell fraternity houses in Ithaca

A series of fraternity house thefts at Cornell University in Ithaca New York is reported to police. One fraternity misses twelve suits valued at about 400 dollars and another reports loss of a typewriter and various jewelry. No crew or method has been identified.

Ithaca N. Y Noi Cornell

Negro immigration debate in Canada prompts ministerial reply

In Ottawa on April 4 a Western Conservative member urged the interior minister to acts on reports of increasing Negro immigration from the United States, especially Oklahoma. Interior Minister Oliver acknowledged the trend, noting no organized movement and that immigration policy will be applied as written.

United States Ottawa Ort House of Commons Canada Oklahoma Minister of the Interior Prairie Olver Mr. Oliver

Gold Rush in Ontario Sparks Prospecting Fever

Porcupine City Ont April 4 New gold discoveries have been made and prospectors start at once in the region. Locals report rich outcrops and several claims staked as searchers move to assays and mining efforts unfold.

Porcupine City Ont

Train Wreck in Storm Leaves Several Dead

Wininipes Man April 4 Several persons killed in a railroad disaster at Schrieber Man after a heavy snowstorm that began Sunday knocked down all wires and halted communication.

Manitoba Wininipes Man Schrieber

Immigration debate over race and land in Canada

Opposition leader Mr Foster warned that Canada's immigration rules risk a “negro question” if American Blacks gain free 160 acre land. Government offered no policy yet though amendments to the act may follow. The 1901 census counted 17 000 Black residents in Canada.

Foster Canada United States

Keynote Expected at Burlington Jeffersonian Dinner

Democratic leaders in New Jersey foresee the keynote of next year’s presidential campaign forming at the Jeffersonian dinner and mass meeting of the Burlington County Democratic club in Burlington. Speakers include Champ Clark Woodrow Wilson James K. Martine and William Jennings Bryan with Clark addressing The Duty of Democrats and likely touching on the forthcoming campaign.

Burlington N. J New Jersey Burlington County Democratic Club Champ Clark Woodrow Wilson United States James K. Martine William Jennings Bryan Clark

Supreme Court Hts the Railroads

March 4 there will be only fifty to day. The ranks of the minority will be increased from thirty-two to forty-one and to forty-two when the vacancy in Colorado is filled. There was one vacancy in the last session caused by the death of the late Senator Hughes of Colorado. The house loses many veteran legislators and Mr Cannon will appear in the minority.

Colorado Henator Hughes Senate House Cannon

Taft Yet To Write Message On Canadian Reciprocity

President Taft had not written a line for his extra session message this morning. The brief message will deal only with Canadian reciprocity. He plans to write it today and send it to Congress on Wednesday.

Washington Taft Congress

Republicans in Caucus Harmony Prevails on Speaker Hope

The Republican House caucus met in Washington with James Rann named minority leader and the Republican bid for speaker. Martin was nominated by Cannon without opposition. Currier re elected chairman Kendall as secretary. John Dwight re elected whip. Insurgents supported reform on committees. most favor the committee on committees plan.

Washington House of Representatives James Rann Martin Joseph G. Cannon House Representative Currier New Hampshire Representative Kendall Iowa Currier Kendall John Dwight New York Committee On Committees Mann

Fourteen In Navy Plan To Shoot At Aerial Targets

Norfolk notes the United States Navy will for the first time shoot at aerial targets. Fourteen-inch battleships will practice firing on kite-like planes simulating modern aircraft, tethered to floats and later held by ships as marksmen try to pepper the airborne target.

Norfolk Norfolk Navy Yard

Supreme Court Upholds Government in Hepburn Act Ruling

The U S Supreme Court issued two key decisions upholding government authority and limiting railroads. One ruling verifies the commodities clause in the Hepburn Act and defines offense under the law. The other confirms that forwarding companies may claim carload rate treatment for single consignors despite shared ownership among multiple parties.

Washington United States Supreme Court Mississippi River At White United States Laehigh Valley Railroad Company Circuit Court Pennsyltvenia Lehigh Valley Supreme Court Interstate Commerce Commission

Plague Death Toll Mounted Across Manchuria

Dispatches show Mukden reporting 1043 cases and 1028 deaths by Feb 13 180000 residents. Manchuria total deaths 12086 by Feb 18 with likely undercount and broader spread along rail towns from Chong Chun to Liaoyeng. Daily Changchun deaths placed near 200.

Washington Mukder Manchuria Mukden Chong Chun Chinchou Liaoyeng Chang Chur

Pink Eye Outbreak Hits Yale Amid Harvard Struggle

New Traven Conm April 4 Yale reports over 100 pink eye cases in the last day affecting many students in chapel and recitation. Widespread use of smoked goggles is noted as cases show various complications. Harvard fights a similar epidemic adding to campus health concerns.

New Traven Conm Harvard Yale

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