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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1910
Page
1
A verdict declares newspaper reporter William Carver insane when he tossed a high Monthe old child over his head causing death. He formerly worked on a Havana newspaper and later was city editor in South Bend, having recent time in Washington.
Vice President Sherman defends himself amid allegations tied to the McMurray land sale case. He denies any government contracting profits and states the truth will prevail as Senator Gore's hearsay evidence is challenged. He plans to stay at Mountains until Sunday night before returning to Utica.
The Sixty-First Congress second session appropriated 1.09 billion dollars with a total of 17,097,901,629.15. Expenditures rose to cover 5,700 officers and employees and 4,259 new positions, while some salaries and allowances were reduced to save funds.
A coroner's inquest probes a tragic incident in which a man, described as insane, allegedly tossed his baby over a river. The event drew immediate police and medical attention with officials gathering testimony in Washington.
Provincetown commemorates the Pilgrims landing at Cape Cod on November 1, 1620 with the dedication of a towering shaft on Sandy Spit. President Taft and Massachusetts officials witness as the Mayflower arrives and battleships salute with twenty one guns.
A strong earthquake was recorded in Washington at Georgetown University. The shocks lasted forty seven minutes from 8 46 to 9 33 with two maximum shocks and several lesser disturbances. Indications point to the epicenter about 2000 miles from Washington.
In Owosso Michigan a heavy storm ripped through Young Buffalo's Wild West show collapsing part of the tent. Mrs. W. E. Jacobs of Corunna suffered a broken shoulder while several spectators were hurt or drenched as lights went out. Three county barns were struck by lightning, three horses cremated.
A Jamaica lodging house at 100 Rockaway Road burned killing seven people, injuring ten. Immigrants mostly from abroad were in residence when the fire started. Stefan Marzorawaski awoke to a barking dog and tried to save others, sustaining fatal injuries. A Russian bloodhound alerted responders.
A suspect fled after a robbery as three women and two children were briefly accosted before Marzorawaski fled. His clothing caught fire during the escape, forcing a retreat as bystanders assisted.
William Bayse of near Leota Kansas crawled half a mile with a broken hip for sixteen hours in 110 degree heat after being kicked by a horse. Neighbors found him. he is expected to live and recover.
Victoria B C Aug 6 news from the steamer Kumerite arriving from the Orient reports alarm in Pelin over a revolution discovery. City authorities seek foreign help as Japan and France assist China.
Grain market summary from Beach-Wickham Grain Co Chicago August 6 1910 showing bid and price movements for Wheat Corn and Oats with approximate open close and futures figures for Sept Dec May contracts. Strong entities include Beach-Wickham Grain Co and Chicago.
Chicago markets dated August 6 1910 show estimated receipts of 12000 hogs and 400 cattle with steady to mixed price shifts. Hog categories range from light 8 40 to 9 5 and heavy shipping at 7 55 to 7 75, while cattle and sheep are listed as steady with 400 cattle and 4000 sheep anticipated. Closing hog market notes steady to stronger than earlier with bulk offerings at 7 75 to 10 and mixed packers 7 70 to 8 70.
Mississippi Governor E. F. Noel enters the race for a U.S. Senate seat. He highlights state interests and national policy priorities as he campaigns across Mississippi.
Lansing Mich Aug 6 Gov Warner signed the charter adopting a commission form of government for Port Huron the first Michigan city of significance to do so. The action marks a shift in local governance and sets plans for a new governmental project to be implemented in Port Huron.
Prevailing prices list corn hay flour and meal on the Washington City market with figures for straw oats and bran. A consign live stock instruction directs buyers to John A. Bab for commissions and quotes turkeys fowls and eggs with per item figures.
The report describes plots targeting the prince regent, with bombs shipped from Japan and palace arrests. A dagger wrapped in a threatening letter was found, demanding payment to spare the prince. A flood and crop failure at Shintung sparked a rustic uprising in Tai yang.
National and American League results show Brooklyn and Philadelphia leading in games. Notable pitchers and batters include Willis Phelps Ber gen Maddox Webb Gibson Harmon Phelps Bell Er win Gaspar Clark Curtis Froek Graham Kroh Fozen Kling Mathewson Meyers.
In American League play, Boston, Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Detroit, and St. Louis combined for multiple games. Box scores list runs hits and errors, with pitchers Mall, Carrigan, Harkness, Lemke, Bemis, Koestner, Easterly, Ford, Fisher, Mitchell, Donovan, Schmidt, Gray, Henry, White, Payne, Plank, Thomas, Powell, Bailey, Stephens, and Allen contributing across the matchups.
In Milwaukee 4 to 2 over Indianapolis. In Kansas City Kansas City 5 to 2 over Louisville. In St Paul 3 to 1 against Columbus. Community standings reflect regional results with indicative margins.
Senator Elihu Root pressed the United States position in the Newfoundland fisheries dispute before The Hague arbitration. He argued American rights granted by the 1818 treaty cannot be impaired by British or Newfoundland regulation and urged seeking a new agreement rather than letting rights erode through arbitrary rules.
Chicago reports warrants will be sworn for two men tied to a $3,000,000 Illinois Central rail car repair contract looting. Evidence is prepared, with about 50 confessions in writing. Proceedings shift to the municipal court for surprise arrests before Master in Chancery Roswell B. Mason.
Scott Bennett of Fern Indiana is jailed on attempted murder charges. Police suspect insanity after he reportedly tried to kill himself with an ax two weeks ago and later threatened to kill his wife and daughter.
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