09 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1909
Page
1
A noted Des Moines figure, lauded as a man of the people, is expected to greet a senator during a Towan homecoming. From Rock Island train to the event, crowds with flags and bands are anticipated to line the route and honor the visitor_at 1 40 o'clock.
In Clinton Iowa on August 9 the Northwest railroad places a large order for twenty four Pacific type locomotives for service on the Iowa and Canada divisions, signaling expansion of rail capacity.
In Cincinnati the Reds and Phillies split a double header with close scores. St Louis and New York traded runs in a low scoring affair. Chicago lost despite late rally. Des Moines Omaha and Pueblo Denver posted varied results with multiple pitchers named.
A boat party from Toledo faces disaster off the Maumee Bay near the Casino. Seven men survive after the launch capsizes while a woman trapped in the cabin struggles. two boatmen Harry Dill and nk Lehaney drown and are not recovered.
More than 105000 envelopes were dumped onto a wooden platform in Spokane today to select initial land entrants for the Coeur d Alene reservation. Miss Helen Hamilton of Coeur d Alene will oversee opening the first 100 envelopes and announcing names.
The Flathead reservation drawing will occur Thursday and Friday conducted by Miss Christina Donlan of Missoula Montana. The Spokane reservation drawing is set for Monday August 16 by Miss Harriet Post of Spokane. About 6000 Flathead and 250 Spokane applications will be drawn, roughly double the available homesteads to account for improper or irregular entries.
St Louis police believe Grace and Tomasso Viviano are in Chicago with their captors. Information reached investigators via a Wabash train contact describing a woman, two children, and a man matching the suspect.
Chicago labor talks report no streetcar strike with an agreed settlement likely by tonight. President Mitteh of the Chicago City Railway Co proposed a wage increase based on length of service. Workers oppose arbitration and prefer a direct company compromise, citing prior unsatisfactory arbitration outcomes.
Carelessness or nervousness by Arthur Bell, a Memphis porter, caused a switch to be thrown wrong at Gallaway Tennessee. A southbound Louisville and Nashville train crashed into a northbound passenger train on a siding. Engineer Joe Lewis of Memphis died instantly and fireman John Lewis, his nephew, was badly crushed and likely to die.
Youngstown Ohio August 9 Dr BE Whistler dies here after marrying his South couple in a period of personal misfortune and illness.
In Beverly Massachusetts on August 9, President Taft plans to finalize the nationwide naming of census supervisors. Secretary Nagel and Census head Durand will head a long list of appointees, while Taft declines customs court appointments under the new tariff law. Secretary MacVeagh and Postmaster Hitchcock are tied to the anticipated visits.
Des Moines reports Senator Norrig Brown states he believes the country will never again see a general tariff revision, signaling a shift in trade policy outlook. The remark appears in the Aug 9 coverage with mentions of ongoing tariff discussions and fiscal concerns.
Diet expert Dr J Allen argues uncooked foods are best. Albumen coagulates at 160 degrees and becomes unassimilable. Cooked cereals lose mineral balance and can disturb cells. Wash produce but keep it fresh to avoid cooking. Peanuts supply minerals and phosphoric acid for brain work. eat uncooked or barely heated to 120 degrees F.
The speaker discusses the tariff commission being weakened yet notes executive power to instruct agents to collect production and price data domestically and abroad. Reports from impartial agents could lead the president to recommend revisions to Congress. Senator Brown expects wool and cotton schedules to be opened in the next Congress.
West Union Iowa August 9 a appeal will be taken to the supreme court in the Whitbeck murder case Walter Whitbeck of Auburn township was convicted of first degree murder for beating his father to death on March 18 1998 and sentenced to life. The appellant's brief by Clements & Co. is in the printer's hands.
Stockholm August 9 King Gustav intervened to urge a compromise in Sweden’s general strike as printers threaten to strike and wagons without union permits will be halted. Leaders von Sydow and Lindquist summoned for conference after the king’s plea. Over 1000 telegraph and telephone operators walked out.
A judge remarks on a small lump of ice as a precious item that could be set in a ring if it could last, reflecting on its fleeting value and desire to preserve beauty.
Council Bluffs reports the final petition in 22 district court suits filed by Crawford and Wadsworth for victims of a scheme led by J C Maybray and associates. A. Nelson of Alma claims $2,000 lost in a fake horse race and mining stock flyer trip. Defendants include Benjamin Marks Maybray Dobbins and Scott with total sought recovery at $114,555.
Market tables from Chicago on August 9 1909 show varying receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep. Estimated daily receipts and weekly totals are listed with price bands for light mixed and heavy hogs and cattle categories. Overall notes indicate weakness in hogs and steady to slow cattle and sheep demand.
The forty third Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens in Salt Lake led by Commander in Chief Henry Nevius with 10 000 to 15 000 veterans expected on Wednesday. Delegations arrive from Iowa Ohio Maine and more as St Louis and Atlantic City contest next hosting rights and Van Sant of Minnesota and Ketcham of Indiana figure as possible commanders in chief.
The International Typographical Union opens a week long convention in St. Joseph Missouri with President Lynch announcing key topics. A major proposal seeks to expand the pension plan from 75 dollars to as high as 2500 dollars, impacting current benefits. Delegations from Atlanta Salt Lake City and Minneapolis seek the 1910 convention.
Spokane August 9 delegates of the National Irrigation Congress met to discuss a next year meeting site. Cities in the running include San Francisco Paso Chicago St Louis. Colorado Governor Roth is favored as a possible president candidate.
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