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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1911

Page

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McNamara Row Inspires Union Backing in Indianapolis

Indianapolis April 26 A coalition of national union officers declared support for J J McNamara former Iron Workers secretary treasurer amid claims he was unlawfully arrested and denied defense. Witness John R Cook linked McNamara to a dynamite plot but said he may have been misled while unions pledged to stand together for his defense.

Indianapolis J. J. WeNamara Iron Workers McNamara John R. Cook The Erectors’ Association Cook J. We McNamara J. W J. J J. J. McNamara United Brotherhood of Carpetters and Joiners of America

Detective Burns Is Arrested In Indianapolis Case

William J Burns chief of the Burns National Detective Agency was arrested on a kidnapping charge after leaving the Claypool hotel. Constable Wilson followed Burns from the hotel and arrested him. Burns said he intended to surrender. He was released on $10,000 bonds.

Burns Indianapolis William J Burns Burns National Detective Agency Claypool Hotel Wilson

Section Men Save Lives in Marion Train Collision Moment

Marion Indiana April 26 section men at the Pennsylvania railway crossing on Washington street prevented a collision between a city street car and a train. The fuse burned out as the car sat on the crossing. The section men shoved the car off the track as passengers struggled to disembark, likely saving several lives.

Marion Ind Washington Street

Calhoun Drys Appeal Seeks Writ From Supreme Court

Ralph B. Doolittle on the Calhoun board signs L. E. Stewart Battle Creek petition asking the Michigan Supreme Court for a writ of certiorari to restrain Judge North from ordering the board to reconvene and repeal the local option resolution passed two years ago.

Calhoun

Ohio Congressman James Cox Seeks Philippine Independence

Ohio Representative James Cox advocates independence for the Philippines outlining a plan for transition to self rule. He argues for gradual transfer of authority and constitutional government structure aligning with U S policy aims.

Ohio Philippines

Weather forecast for Furreust Indiana and Wisconsin

Forecasts show increasing cloudiness and showers today with showers possible tomorrow. Southeast to south winds will be moderate in Furreust Indiana and lighter to moderate in Wisconsin as conditions develop.

Indiana Wisconsin

Booth Fined Two Thousand in Conspiracy Case

W Vernon Booth was fined 2000 by Judge Kavanagh in Chicago for conspiracy to defraud Continental National Bank. State's Attorney Wayman moved to quash two indictments against Booth and Frederick R Robbins, former assistant treasurer of A Booth & Co, which failed. Justice Betha named W J Chalmers receiver for A Booth & Co. Robbins testified to over 1 million in misstated accounts amid bankruptcy opposition by small creditors.

Chicago W. Vernon Booth Kavanagh Continental National Bank Wayman Booth Frederick R. Robbins A. Booth & Co Betha United States District Court W. J. Chalmers Mrr. Chalmers Commercial National Bank Chalmers W Vernon Wooth The Concern Robbins

Montclair Bars Moving Picture Show Over Licenses

Montclair city council refused licenses to all applicants denying the moving picture show in the city. Ten filings were rejected by a single vote. one applicant was a charity group proposing a social welfare center for work among the poor.

Montclair N. J

BOYS CLEAN UP ON TAGS IN LATE APRIL FUNDRAISER

In Logansport Indiana on April 26 the Coterie club used a tag day to raise about five thousand dollars for a public playground. Fifty society women sold tags at self set prices while a dozen youths began by a dollar and rebounded profits of 500 to 1000 percent. Police were notified but no law prohibited the transactions and the winnings were pooled for multiple rounds.

Logansport Ind Coterie Club

Mann Represents Opposition to Free List Bill for Farmers

Illinois congressman Richard M. Mann labeled the Democratic free list bill “absurd” as he questioned its scope over agricultural implements and footwear. He pressed whether items like wheelbarrows and boots should qualify for free duty, urging clarity on what counts as agricultural implements and warning of hidden duties.

Great Carnegie Hall Meet Marks King James Bible 300th Anniversary

A grand Carnegie Hall gathering in New York last night celebrated the 300th anniversary of the King James Bible with letters from the U S president and the English king read aloud. Bishop Greer of New York presided as prominent figures delivered remarks.

New York Carnegie Hall United States England Greer

Baseball results from the National League

At New York Boston won. Blaherty and Mutheoweran noted. Brooklyn beat Rock Philadelphia. Megre Hedehine and Warner starred. Cincinnati beat Chicago with Reed, Foxen, Archie, Kronine and Clarke contributing. St Louis defeated Pittsburgh. Cannitz, Dibson, Harmon and Bresnahan listed in action.

New York Mou Boston Winey Thin Mutheoweran and Myers Brooklyn Philadelphia Buvenonne Hedehine Hk Warner and Hee Cincinnati Chicago

Lottery style names appear in scattered city notes

OCR text lists pairs of surnames and locations such as Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago Detroit and Cleveland with multiple hyphenated codes. The fragmentary data reads like a ledger of names and places, possibly a schedule or a lottery style listing without cohesive narrative. Names include Fisher Blair Wood Carr Ban Hughes Street Coombs Lapp Falkenburg Land Young Sullivan Cayvet Stanage along with city references.

Philadelphia Washington Hughes and Street Coombs and Lapp Chicago Cleveland Chicaco Falkenburg and Land Young and Sullivan Detroit Louiga cc Ae Lake and Clark Cayvet and Stanage

Milwaukee 4 Columbus 3. Kansas City 6 Louisville 7

Scores listed for four baseball games with outcomes in Milwaukee Kansas City Minneapolis and St Paul. The fragment mentions teams Columbus Louisville Toledo and Indianapolis with partial results.

Milwaukee Columbus Kansas City- Kansas City Louisville Minneapolis— Minneapolis Toledo St. Paul Indianapclis

Purdue student dies testing motorcycle in Lafayette crash

W Voendershue nineteen year old Purdue pharmacy senior died after speeding across Main street bridge at fifty mph lost control and crashed into a girder his skull fractured and internal injuries killed him on the operating table his father is a bank president in New Haven Ind

Lafayette Ind W. Voendershue Purdue Pharmacy Main Street Bridge New Haven

Oil stove blast kills Chicago man in Norwood Park

John Dunne seventy a retired oil merchant was killed and his wife Alice Dunne sixty five seriously injured when an oil stove exploded at their home 6120 Myitte street Norwood Park The blast started a fire that wrecked the interior of the dwelling

Chicago John Dunne Alice Dunne Myitte Street Norwood Park

Harmon Campaign Starts with Two Committees Appointed

Senator Pomerene of Ohio announced two Ohio based committees to run Governor Harmon's presidential campaign. One drafts the address detailing his qualifications. the other plans early campaign activity leading to the Democratic national convention. A formal announcement of Harmon's candidacy is expected soon as he tours the West and South.

Washington Pomercene Ohio Harmon Oslo Harmer Penver Sherwood Ashbroo Anderson Francis Claypool Post and White Cox Sharp Anshberry Whitaler Cooke, Mathrick, Aiken Bulkley Huon Pomerene

Absurdities of Free List Bill Debate Reaches House

Amid a heated session in the House discussions focus on the so called free list bill and its implications. Critics challenge the motion labeling it as absurd while supporters defend proposed provisions and call for quick passage.

Wilson to Take a Trip Visit West and South

Governor Wilton will depart next Friday for major West and South cities where he will deliver speeches. The trip, announced from Trenton, aims to boost support ahead of forthcoming events.

Whittin Here San Francisco Wilson Trenton Wilton

Freedom for Filipinos Question of Independence Debate

Representative Cox leads a Democratic push to make Philippine independence a party measure in the next Congress. He plans a majority caucus resolution asking the War Department for a report on the cost of the Philippines since the American occupation and argues neutrality could be secured by treaty.

Philippine Islanda Washington Representative Cox Ohio War Department Islinois Lave Cox Philippine Mr Cox Orient Philippines

Rebel Bands Gather Near Torreon Threaten San Pedro

Turmoil rises in northern Mexico as rebel forces led by Lute Moya press on San Pedro and Torreon. Fortifications and barbed wire ring the city while troops move between Velardena Pedricena and nearby towns. rail lines are cut and raids target rail stations and stores.

el Paso Ter Mexico Torreon Lute Moya Torricades San Pedro Vacas Benavides Natea Mining Company House of Varcell Velardena Cortes Earea Pedricena Cortez Pedritena Bad Harpe Impolito Chihuahua la Norla Coahuila Viesca Durango

Lodge Treasurer Rivard Missing With Funds InLeft Bank Records

Grand Rapids April 26 Liv Inestone J Rivard secretary treasurer of local lodge No 648 Loyal Americans and keeper of Crescent State Tent No 159 Modern Maccabees has vanished leaving a wife and two children. Members fear he withdrew funds totaling 162.70 from the bank before leaving and took a small tan suitcase believed to hold lodge records.

Grand Rapids Mich Liv Inestone J. Rivard Crescent State Rivard

Gary Denies Resignation From U S Steel Chair Post

Bert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel corp denies a published story that he will retire. He says there is no foundation for retirement rumors and asserts harmony in the company’s leadership and board.

New York Bert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation

Also Mentioned on This Page

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