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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1909

Page

1

Amy Reunion Atlantic City Baseball Scores Summary

National and American League results from yesterday include multiple games across major teams. Key figures: Leever Gibson McQuillen Dooin. Beebe Bliss Bell Bergen. Waddell Dineen Stephens. Berger Easterly Cicottie Carrigan. Burnum Kerns Aitchison Rackelforg Armstrong.

National League Pittsburg R.H.E. Pitebure Philadelphia Leever-Gibson McQuillen-Dooin Chicago R.H.E. Chicago New York Kroh, Higginbotham Hagerman Joverall and Moran Raymond-Sebler St. Louis R.H.E. 1St. Louis Brooklyn Beebe-Bliss Bell-Bergen American League Topeka R.H.E. Opeka Ichita Burnum Kerns Aitchison Rackelforg Armstrong Lincoln R.h.le. Incoln Ss Moines Forrester and Mason Durham Miller Puna McManus Sioux City R.h.emaha

THRSON'S PARTING SHOT AT SECRETARY'S LAST STATEMENT

Des Moines August 14 retiring secretary of the state pharmacy commission C W Watson issued a final statement before leaving for Red Oak reiterating his criticism of board members. He defends his authority to transfer itinerant drug vendors licenses claiming support from the attorney general for acting.

Des Moines Red Oak C. W. Vatson The Tate Pharmacy Commission Ard

Bank Robbers Nabbed After Santa Clara Escape

Three men robbed an alley bank in Santa Clara California and fled in an automobile after a gunfight. They were captured at Body Creek seven miles from Santa Clara by Sheriff Langford and two assistants, who found them compliant after a brief confrontation.

Santa Clara Cal Eody Creek Santa Lara Langford

Warsaw man wins prize in Flathead land draw

Seattle Aug 14 Joseph Furay of Warsaw Indiana drew No in the Flathead land distribution and is told his allotment may be worth 50000. He registered for all three drawings on his way west saying it was just for a lark.

Seattle Wash Joseph Furay Warsaw Ind

Boston Besieged by Enemy in Massachusetts Maneuver

In Middleboro on August 14 a mock enemy landed on the Massachusetts coast and aimed to seize Boston. Governor Draper’s appointees oversee defense while a unique tactic involves laying giant tacks on sandy roads in Plymouth and Bristol counties to impede the advancing force.

Middleboro Mass Boston Massachusetts New England Draper Army of the “Red Pew Charles S. Clark Eighth Infantry Plymouth Bristol Red

Consul Malmros Critically Ill in Rouen

Oscar Malmros American consul at Rouen France is dangerously ill according to a dispatch received at the state department He hails from Minnesota and the report came to Washington on August 14.

Malmros Washington Oscar Malmros Rouen France State Department Minnesota

Printers Mortuary Fund Referendum Plan Adopted

St Joseph Mo August 14 plan for a mortuary benefit fund was adopted by the fifty fifth annual convention of the International Typographical Union Benefits would range from seventy five to four hundred dollars based on membership length and be put to a February referendum. A half percent earnings tax is proposed. The union reports about forty million dollars in annual earnings and a projected income of around two hundred thousand dollars. A resolution to aid the striking hatters was adopted.

St. Joseph Ffty International Typographical Union

Troops Disarm Strikers at Fort William Dock

Canadian Pacific dock strike saw military forces under Colonel Steele disarm strikers. Bayonets and loaded rifles intimidated leaders. those resisting were jailed. In Cleveland, Country Jay set a world trotting under saddle record at 2:10 for the mile, surpassing Charlie Mack’s 2:13 4-5 mark set in 1904.

Fort William Ont Steele Cleveland Randall Track Country Jay Ramsey Macey Charlie Mack K. G. Billings Menville

Ames Restores Harvest Home With Northwestern

Ames Iowa August 14 The state college at Ames has secured Northwestern cooperation to restore the annual harvest home excursion. President Storms and Professor Curtiss met Northwestern President Hughitt to arrange Friday and Saturday October 1 and 2 as the dates. The railroad will run special trains at favorable rates and the college will unveil a program and exhibits of new features for inspection attracting visitors.

Storms Curtiss Hughitt Northwestern Ames State College At Northwestern Railroad

Slashes Friend With Razor in Carson Barber Shop

In Carson Iowa August 14 Matt Ring and A C Davidson traveled to Avoca with Ring paying Davidson fare. Returning home the liquor vanished leading Ring to accuse Davidson of theft. In a barber chair Ring attacked Davidson with a razor inflicting fatal wounds. Ring was intoxicated and jailed.

A. C. Davidson Carson Matt Ring Avoca Ring Davidson

Lincoln Park Dedication Honors Lincoln Visit in Council Bluffs

In memory of Lincoln, Council Bluffs marked the fiftieth anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's 1861 visit with a brilliant celebration at Lincoln Park. The formal dedication of the park, added to Council Bluffs' park system, was held last night as a dual event with the Lincoln visit commemorated. The park overlooks the valley, offering views of Omaha and South Omaha.

Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Park Lincoln Omaha

Willard Makes Fast Flight Record Cross Country

In Mineola California Aug 14 C Foster Willard aboard the Golden flyer covered twelve miles in nineteen and one half minutes claimed as a national cross country aeroplane record.

Mineola L. A C. Foster Willard Ofmeteen

Trade Review For The Week A Tariff Shift Boosts Trade

New York Aug 14 R G Dun Co Weekly Review of Trade reports all branches adjusting to amended tariff schedules ending uncertainty and spurring activity Exports from major cities show encouragement Iron and steel mills see increased business and labor demand Dry goods demand steadies with buyers in central markets Ready to wear and fleece knit goods bustle while cotton goods face price delays Silk goods improve Woolens remain strong Footwear waits but tariff adjustments may lift fall orders

New York R. G. Dun & Co Review of Trade

Apples as Natural Medicine and Daily Diet

Apples are praised as the queen of fruits and a natural medicine. Eat them alone, uncooked, in the morning for sedentary people or evenings for those with large midday meals, and increase intake gradually to four or more only if you feel vigorous.

Des Moines financier ends life amid losses

In Des Moines on August 14 John B. Blank head of the Fidelity Loan Co. killed himself after suffering financial losses. The special report notes his despondency and the personal toll of economic setback on his career and family.

Des Moines Iowa The Evening Journal John B. Blank Fidelity Loan Co

Hogs and cattle market summaries for Chicago August 14 1909

Hogs receipts estimated at 8000 with yesterday leftover 3671 and prices 7.40 to 8.00 for light hogs and up to 8.05 for mixed packers. Cattle 200, sheep 3000 held steady with heavy shipper grades 7.10 to 8.00 and porkers 7.85 to 7.95. official receipts yesterday 10439, shipments 2166, leftovers 3671. Tomorrow’s receipts put at 33000. market expected steady with weak and slow trading in some classes. Closing: market weak with packing grades 6 to 10 lower than early values. bulk 7.40 to 7.90, light 7.40 to 8.00, mixed packers 7.27 to 8.00, heavy shipper grades 7.00 to 7.02, rough 7.00 to 7.30. Furnished by Beach-Wickham Grain Company.

Rich Claims to Iowa People in Flathead Drawing

Aug 14 Coeur d Alene Idaho The following Iowa residents were drawn for claims in Flathead Indian reservation No 152 Harley Riley Marion 169 George J Ruling Kellogg 196 Peter Cunningham Dubuque 240 Harry W Ballon Fort Madison 247 James Lewis Des Moines 3840 Christina Roderich Iowa City 444 John McGourty Waukon 462 Lester E Ross Lamont 521 G R Nerebehdir West Arton 653 Walter Dubois Rockwell City 592 Charles Zambra Yale 597 William H Gardner Burlington 6056 G E Hooper Carroll 48 Margaret Childers Osceola 650 G H Pullers Thompson 727 W D Currin Morning Sun 746 Lawrence Wright Des Moines 802 Harold A Wand Florah 871 Carroll Jackson Bis Dale 822 Thomas J Burns Cressy 906 W W Littell Des Moines 915 George F Wall Paton

G. R. Nerebehdir West Arton Walter Dubois Rockwell City Charles Zambra Yale William H. Gardner Burlington G. E. Hooper Carroll Margaret Childers Osceola G. H. Pullers Thompson W. D. Currin Morning Sun Lawrence Wright Des Moines Harold A. Wand Florah Carroll Jackson Bisdale Thomas J. Burns Cressy W. W. Littell George F. Wall Paton

Naval court closes trial over Sutton death in Annapolis

After more than three weeks the naval court of inquiry at Annapolis Md finished taking testimony in the Sutton death case. The proceedings move to summing up with counsel indicating the argument may be completed this afternoon as the inquiry nears its end.

Annapolis Naval Court of Inquiry James N. Sutton

John A. Babcock Care of North American Live Stock

John A. Babcock is listed as care of the North American Live Stock Commission Company at U S Yards in Chicago Illinois. The item names the figure and location without further context or dates.

North American Live Stock Commission Company U.S. Yards Chicago, Ill

Resolutions Endorse Forestry Leaders At Irrigation Congress

Spokane dispatch reports the National Irrigation Congress ends after voting to meet in Pueblo Colorado and pass resolutions praising Pinchot and Newell for forestry and recreation work. An annual $10 million five year appropriation request is urged to aid irrigation, with Pueblo chosen as next meeting place and B A Fowler and Arthur Hooker elected officers.

Congress Pueblo B. Fowler Arizona Arthur Hooker Spokane Wash Colo Pin and Newell Cong Missippi National Irrigation Congress B. A. Fowler Pheonix Ariz. Dent Spok Ralph Twitchell Mexico R. Young Utah Presid L. Newman Montana F. W. Fleming New Mico South Carolina John {. Martin Mississippi

Withdrawal of 87 360 acres for water power in Utah

Washington Aug 14 Acting Sec Mary Wilson withdrew 87 360 acres along the Colorado River in Utah to forestall applications and to aid pending legislation to serve the government. The action marks the largest land withdrawal for temporary water power in interior department history.

Washington the Interior Mary Wilson Colorado River Utah Congress

Slain at Work In Bisbee Daily Review Office

In Bisbee Arizona on August 14 printer A T Hoy and William Bockholtz were killed by William Plancock who entered the office fired on three men, wounded Miguel Avavets and J Wilmoth, then surrendered after escaping down the elevator shaft. The shooting stemmed from a printers strike three weeks prior. Bockholty had arrived three days earlier and was identified as a Shriner with a YMCA card from Covington Kentucky.

Bisbee Ariz A. T. Hoy Wiliam Bockholtz Bisbee Daily Review William Plancock Miguel Avavets J. Wilmoth William Bockholty Covlington

Idaho Falls family tragedy ends in murder charge

In Idaho Falls August 14 Mrs Augustine Pierre and her son Edward were arrested for murdering Gustave Pierre their husband and father. A younger son Paul had been arrested earlier. Neighbors noted the father’s absence after an insanity accusation. Paul admitted shooting him after threats against the family and said his mother and brother helped bury the body.

Idaho Falls Ida Augustine Pierre Edward Gustave Pierre Paul Pierre

Sutton Inquiry Ends Court Convenes in Annapolis

Annapolis Md Aug 14 The court of inquiry investigating Lieutenant Sutton's death sat today in private to discuss findings. The results will be forwarded to the navy department in Washington where the announcement of the inquiry's outcome will be made.

Sutton Annapolis Vate Navy Washington

Peace Assured in Chicago Street Railways Dispute

Chicago August 14 peace assured as street railway officials and union officials settle the contrave. There will be no strike as a result of the agreement ensuring continued streetcar service.

Chicago

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