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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1907

Page

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Golovin and the Czar Openly Discuss Parliament

Confidants say the April audience between Emperor Nicholas II and Golovin was frank and unreserved. The emperor criticized Golovin for bias toward radicals over conservatives and questioned impartiality over speeches by Alexinsky. Golovin defended his position, and both sides agreed to further direct dialogue. The first Duma session is set to address the 1907 recruit law with a May 14 promulgation deadline.

St. Petersburg M. Golovin Nicholas Golovin M. Alexinsky Stolypin Tower House

Republican convention set for Third district to nominate Wilkin successor

Bloomington April 25 The Republican convention to pick a successor to the late Justice Wilkin has been issued for the Third judicial district. The meeting will be held April 20 in Decatur. Representation will be one delegate for each gun votes cast for President Roosevelt.

Bloomington Rpublican Third Judicial District Wilkin Decatur Roosevelt

Governor Sheldon’s Mother Dies in Nebraska

Mrs Lawson Sheldon, mother of Governor Geo L Sheldon, died at her home in Nehawka Nebraska at age 75 after a three week pneumonia illness. Governor Sheldon has spent much time at her bedside.

Train robbery attempt wounds English town marshal

An attempted robbery of a passenger train on the Southern railway near English Indiana last night led to a bridge being fired. English town marshal W E Cummins was dangerously wounded while trying to arrest the robbers.

Evansville Ind The Evening Journal Southern Railway English W. E. Cummins

Adventists in Battle Creek clash over church authority

Prophetess Efren G. White accuses Kellogg Belden and others of challenging her divine authority and demands they be ousted. An open Tabernacle meeting erupted into near riot as factions, now in court over local property, debated actions. calmer members postponed steps to avoid prejudicing the case.

Battle Creek Mich Efren G. White Seventh Day Adventist Church John H. Kellogg Franklin F. Belden Tabernacle

Movement to set aside Moy er Hlaywood Pettibone day action

Milwaukee reports a national campaign to proclaim a Moy er Hlaywood Pettibone day early in May. Unions across the country would stage protests against President Roosevelt’s remarks surrounding western miners before formal trials.

Milwaukee Moyer-Hlaywood-V Pettibone Roosevelt New York Honore Jaxon Chicago

He'll Be Quiet for Awhile

Bedford Indiana April 25 Henry Dorsett arrested twice for whipping his wife within half an hour After first beating Mrs Dorsett called an officer and had him haled into court He was fined 25 dollars paid Then on the way home he renewed the quarrel and beat her again A policeman intervened and he was taken back to court and fined 50 dollars and jailed twenty days

Bedford Ind Henry Dorsett

Man Dies of Heart Trouble Found by Dog at Lot

In Lawrenceburg Indiana on April 25 John Hibeck of Jackson township died at his feeding lot. His dog guarded the body after barking drew Mrs. Hibeck to investigate. Autopsy or examination confirmed heart trouble as the cause of death.

Lawrenceburg Ind John Hibeck Jackson Township Hibeck

Negro and States Exhibit Buildings at Jamestown Exposition

The States' Exhibit building is arranged for easy study of each state's products, avoiding fatigue. Individual state buildings are reserved for social purposes. The Negro Exposition building offers a broad display of Negro industries and aspirations to the world.

Roosevelt should withdraw renomination statement says Cummins

Governor Cummins writes to George R. Bowers declaring Roosevelt should accept another nomination if publicly urged. He stresses platform aims over candidate choice and predicts Roosevelt will run if urged with unity, while Speaker Cannon denies Illinois delegation deal with Fairbanks and calls such talk foolish.

Des Moines George R. Bowers Orange Cummins Roosevelt

No clear headline due to fragmentary source

The speaker recalls attending the Jamestown exposition and being detained in Indianapolis for a few hours. He notes a long standing habit of visiting the vice president when in Danville, and a willingness to call on him again if time permits in the future.

Indianapolis Danville

Hitchcock's southern trip backs Roosevelt support

First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock returned from a southern inspection tour and said Republicans in South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida are "Roosevelt men through and through." He denied White House direction of his travels and noted only a few disgruntled old-guard figures had dropped out.

Washington Hitchcock South Roosevelt South Carolina Georgia Florida

British MP presses meat trade protection in Commons

In London on April 25 a Commons debate revived agitation against US packing houses. Sir William Bull urged safeguards against foreign trusts and unfit meat marketed here by American packers. Lloyd George noted a food import bill by Burns and pledged to monitor the issue.

London House of Commons United States William Bull Lloyd-George Board of Trade Sir William Burns Lloyd George

Horse Attacks Trainer in Mason City Fatal Worsening Injuries

Walter Beverly a horse trainer was attacked by a violent horse in Mason City Iowa. His arm was mangled and his body trampled with his condition described as possibly fatal.

Mason City Walter Beverly

Jack London's Snark Sets Sail for World Cruise From San Francisco

Jack London and wife depart San Francisco aboard the 45 foot Snark on a six years voyage to Honolulu first leg of a global cruise. Crew includes Herbert B. Stoltz Roscoe Eames captain Martin Johnson cook and cabin boy Hiroshisa Tochigi among passengers.

Jack London San Francisco Snark Honolulu London Herbert 8 Stoltz Stanford Roscoe Eames Martin Johson Hiroshisa Tochigi

Brewers to Fight to a Finish

Milwaukee breweries tied to the Topeka receivership say they will fight the court of last resort. They allege the move is unconstitutional and will contest the proceedings.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Breweries Topeka Kan

Baseball Scores From Cities Across Leagues

Baseball scores reported from multiple cities include the leagues and results such as Philadelphia 3 over New York 1, Brooklyn 1 over Boston 1 in thirteen innings, Cincinnati 12 over Chicago 2, and other American Association and Western games with late darkness and extra innings noted.

Chicago Philadelphia New York Brooklyn Boston St. Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit Washington Association Columbus St. Pau Indianapolis Kansas City Toledo- Milwaukee Toledo Louisville Minneapolis Lincoln Omaha Sioux City Denver Des Moines Pueblo Des Mones

Markets Report From Chicago Mixed Cattle and Sheep Prices

Market notes from Chicago dated April 25 1907 show slow receipts and weak to lower tone across cattle hogs and sheep. Official data list mixed packing and shipping grades with prices for heavy light and western cattle and lambs, while hogs show varied ranges and overall weakness.

John A Babcock Promises a Square Deal

A note reads John A Babcock offers fair treatment and invites contact any time, stating you will receive a square deal and nothing more. The message emphasizes straightforward dealings.

Peace Treaty Signed as Central America Brews Tension

Amapala peace treaty ends Salvador Nicaragua conflict with terms favorable to both sides. Nicaragua rejects demands for reparations and free trade. Bonilla arrives in Coatzacoalcos and plans return to Honduras to pursue renewed fighting.

Bonilla Mexico Honduras San Salvador Republic of Salvador Salvador Nicaragua Amapala Zelaya

Tragic Barn Fire Claims Life Of Millville Child

In Newcastle Indiana on April 25 Charles Hutchinson a farmer watched flames surround his four year old daughter Laura as she played near a burning corn stalk heap. He was unable to reach her in time and she died after suffering severe burns. The tragedy grieves the family and shrouds the community in sorrow.

Newcastle Ind Laura Charles Hutchinson Millville Hutchinson

Kemper Hall receives $25000 gift to reduce debt

At Kemper Hall Kenosha sisters of St Mary announce gifts totaling 25000 to pay debts and fund a new building. Alumnae from Chicago Milwaukee and other cities gave more than 6500, Z G Simmons of Kenosha contributed 6000, and Nathan Allen the millionaire tanner gave 12500.

Kemper Hall Kenosha Wis Sisters of St. Mary Chicago Milwaukee Z. G. Simmons Nathan Allen

Bridegroom Drowned Before North Carolina Wedding

Hans Thorson of St Paul Minn was drowned when a naphtha launch capsized at Buckhorn falls in the Cape Fear River thirty miles from Raleigh. E B Brady who helped Thor son build a power and two negro laborers were present.

Raleigh N. C Hans Thorson St. Paul Minn Buckhorn Falls Cape Fear River E. B. Brady Thorson

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