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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
1
The speech discusses removing foreign obstacles to avoid discrimination against American ideas and products. It praises a Philippine tariff clause and aims to raise bilateral trade prosperity. It also notes an administrative framework to enforce the law and collect data on rice, production costs, and price signals. The text supports a corporation tax as a key excise to prevent a deficit and increase transparency in corporate activity.
National League games in Chicago St Louis and Pittsburgh produced varied scores as Archer Brown and others led offenses. American League matchups in Philadelphia New York and Washington featured close innings and notable pitching lines, with Morgan Livingstone Bender and others shaping multiple late shifts in the standings.
Mrs William Aller of near Monona sustained a serious accident during a runaway on the way to Luana. She suffered multiple fractures on one side, severe facial injuries including an ear torn off, and extensive bruising.
Rapids, Ia Aug 6 The Rapids Hosiery Shoe company a long time local business failed Solvables 24778 assets 16375 indicating a financial collapse and loss to creditors with no further details available.
White Bear Minn Aug 6 In a gunfight after the First State bank of White Bear holdup Robert Pohl an ex convict and Edward Larke a Bald Eagle lake cottage cook were killed and several others wounded one William Butter a White Bear fisherman perhaps fatally
Carmi Illinois August 6 Frank Wilson killed James Edwards in a quarrel over a young woman who was the subject of both men’s advances. Local authorities reported the shooting occurred after a dispute over the woman’s favor.
Anderson Ind Aug 6 Mr and Mrs John W Cravens of Spring Lake Ia were instantly killed in a crash between their touring car and a traction car one mile north of Alexandria Ind Mr Cravens head was nearly severed and Mrs Cravens body badly mangled He was president of the First National Bank at Spring Lake Ia
Wheat slid to about 1.00 a bushel for September with December at 98 4c, corn and oats also down as Provisions closed firm. Cash prices showed No. 2 hard wheat at 1.03 to 1.05, No. 2 corn at 66 1/4 to 67c, No. 3 white oats 39 4 to 44c. South Omaha cattle, hogs, and sheep totals ranged with higher hogs and varied beef prices.
Chicago market update shows cattle receipts at 3,000 strong with total value around 38,5045.50. hogs receipts up 13,000 higher with choice hogs 7.60 to 8.05 and pigs 4.50 to 7.85. sheep receipts steady with ewes and yearlings priced near 4.00 to 7.75.
Davenport Aug 6 The state convention of Eagles elected officers including President Paul Van Dyck Des Moines Vice President Lee Evans Council Bluffs Secretary Sam Swift Dubuque Treasurer N G Lutz Chariton Chaplain Herman Bremhorst Ottumwa Conductor Henry Eggers Davenport Inside Guard Thomas Castello Perry Outside Guard J H Smeltzer Muscatine Trustees E S Lofton Keokuk E L Beyer Davenport J M Reed Sioux City Lee Van Derloo Council Bluffs G T Hayward Des Moines Sioux City chosen as next meeting place
In Mt Valley township near Mason City A C Thorson a farmer was cut with a jack knife in a feud sparked by neighbors Amund Lovik, who had been drinking, leaving Thorson severely injured with seven inch arm wound a five inch shoulder cut a six inch right arm gash and a back wound. He was found exhausted from blood loss and received medical aid.
LeMars Iowa August 6 Elks celebrate J U Sammis election as grand exalted ruler in Los Angeles. A westward tour return sparked a monster parade fireworks and city decorations. Sammis declines Chicago police chief offer in a separate note.
Cedar Rapids Iowa, Aug 6 Henry Taylor was instantly killed when his bicycle collided with a team turning a street corner. His neck was broken.
Cerbere France August 6 Barcelona remains calm as ships light the city. Ten courts martial for riot complicity have been held, five men killed in the square near the triumphal arch, fourteen priests still imprisoned, and wounded are to be moved to the fortress. Authorities deny executions.
In White Plains on August 6, the Thaw sanity hearing heard more sensational tales about Stanford White mirroring the Madison Square tower room incident. Witnesses for Harry Thaw and Thaw himself testified as he sought to prove his knowledge of White was not delusion, while the state argued the opposite. The lawyers will sum up tomorrow and Justice Mills aimed for a decision next week.
Edward J. Hartquist of Council Bluffs was injured at West Side while switching on the Northwestern and died in a Carroll hospital. He was a brakeman for the Northwestern.
Washington August 6 President Taft sent to the senate the nomination of A Piatt Andrew of Massachusetts to be director of the mint.
A 1909 Bowles article extols prunes as superior among dried fruits. It notes their high food value, easy digestion, slight acidity to combat auto intoxication, and natural laxative effect. Santa Clara prunes, washed and soaked twelve hours, are ready to eat without sugar and can form a light, sleep-friendly meal when eaten slowly.
The Chicago markets report estimated receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs show strong demand with varied grades priced from 7 30 to 8 20, while cattle and sheep receipts and steady to higher figures are listed for today and tomorrow with regionally differing prices.
Chicago on August 6 1909 reports steady and slow market conditions with best bids in bulk ranges from 7 65 to 8 05 for light packs, 7 45 to 8 20 for mixed packers, heavy shipping grades 7 75 to 8 20, rough grades around 7 39 to 7 60. Cattle and sheep bid activity described as strong for cattle and steady for sheep. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Company and Postal Telegraph Bidging.
A terse local notice records care arrangements for John A. Babcock, naming concern over his wellbeing and assigning legal guardians or trustees to manage his affairs. The brief item notes protective steps and mentions involved parties in a formal, period voice.
Stockholm faces severe food shortages as bread stock runs out and meat becomes scarce while a broad labor strike spreads. Troops oversee milk sales, funerals proceed under military escort, and grocers, gas works, and electricity plants operate under guard amid widespread stoppages and calls for railroad and printer participation.
A Pennsylvania suburban train at the One Hundred and Third street crossing struck an electric car carrying many men women and children in Chicago. The motorman died from injuries and four or five others are in dire condition. The car brakes allegedly failed as the train approached. No gates or flagman were present. The train traveled about forty miles per hour and overturned the street car, throwing it into a ditch.
Houston residents react after several fires in the residential district and burglaries amid anonymous threats by Negroes to burn the city. A vigilance committee forms and a curfew law for Negroes will be advocated, with the Citizens' Alliance urged to assist and punishments to be swift if firebugs are caught.
A eight coach Pullman train carrying G A R delegates to the national encampment left Rock Island station amid flag waving and farewells. Two cars carried Cedar Rapids riders while others joined from Des Moines and nearby areas. The party included the national drum corps and accompanying officials as the train headed west.
The body of M. S. Bingham, cook at Dunn hotel, was found in a lot near the roadside three miles from town. Police are probing a possible cause described as a gas of foul air.
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