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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1909

Page

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Baseball scores and lineups from multiple leagues

In Philadelphia, Brooklyn and New York games the box scores show runs hits and errors with pitchers Beebe Phelps Rucker Marshall Fromme Roth Ames Wiltse Raymond Schiei. Cleveland and Philadelphia in the American League feature Sitton Bemis Coombs Livingstone and a 6 1 score. Western League reports include Wichita Topeka Pueblo Moines Denver and Omaha with multiple pitcher lineups and fielding notes.

National League Mndelphia Beebe-Phelps Rucker- Marshall New York R.hle En York Fromme Roth Ames Wiltse Raymond Schiei American League Cleveland R.H.E. Cleveland Phil’phia Sitton-Bemis Coombs-Livingstone Detroit RHE. Ecroint Gg Gashton Willett-Stanage Gray Street

Disorder at McKeesport Steel Car plant as women protest

At Pittsburg Aug 21 an attempted arson at the McKees Mort Steel Car plant sparked clashes as striking workers fired at new hires. About 500 women sympathizers gathered outside, throwing stones over the stockade. State troops and deputies kept order for hours, dispersing the crowd after windows were broken and clashes with police. A brick left at the stockade carried a plea to leave.

Pittsburg D Steel Car Company McKees Ate Ant

Aviators Ready for Races at Rheims Aviation Week

In Rheims on August 21 aviators prepared for prize flights at Betheny field. M Dumont and M Goffroy crashed during practice as Glenn Curtiss, the sole American entrant, received a warm ovation for his steadfast flight and readiness.

Rheims Betheny M. Dumont Roke M. Goffroy Glenn H. Curtiss Curtiss

Held for Murder of Mrs Galahn In Detroit

Gustave Oblaser is held to the circuit court for trial on the charge of murdering Mrs Martha alahu whose body was found in a clump of bushes in Hamtrack two miles from Detroit on August 21.

Galahn Detroit Gustave Oblaser Marthaalahu

Great Northern official dies of accident injuries

Pasadena August 21 R. W. Ky n general superintendent of the central division of the Great Northern Railway died here from injuries sustained in an accident near Covina.

Bryan Pasadena Cal Rz. W. Kyn Central Division Great Northern Iway Covina

Trade revival noted in Weekly Review of Trade

R G Dun report from New York August 21 says trade revival is confirmed in principal cities. Maximum capacity and labor premium expected soon, with iron and steel expansion evident by 1910 orders. Railroads see higher earnings and buy rails. dry goods demand rises. shoe orders scarce until month end. hides demand improves. farm staple prices rise on poor crop and weather.

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

Granite City Strikers Enjoined by U S Court

A permanent injunction issued by Judge Hmphrey in the United States court bars Granite City strikers at the American Foundries plant from interfering with plant operations.

Granite City Springfield All Hmphrey United States American Foundries Company

Peoria Wins Balloon En durance Race

Peoria, Aug. 21. Official reports to President Eugene Brown of the Peoria Aircraft club name the balloon Peoria piloted by H. F. Honeywell with aide George E. Smith as the winner. Three balloons started from Peoria Thursday and the craft landed seven miles south of Dixon, Missouri.

Peoria Eugene Brown Peoria Aircraft Club H. EF. Honeywell George E. Smith Dixon

Girl Crowns Trying to Rescue Lawyer in Surf

Wildwood New Jersey August 21. Virginia Paul a Philadelphia social leader was swept into the sea while trying to rescue lawyer W Brooke Lessig during a swim at Wildwood Crest. Both bodies were not recovered.

Wildwood N. J W. Brooke Lessig Wildwood Crest Virginia Paul Philadelphia

Pittsburg Hit by Storm Causes Fatal Panic and Damage

A violent electrical storm struck Pittsburg on August 21 causing a streetcar collision, a roof ripped from a house, and one woman killed by fright. Total losses exceed $500,000.

Pittsburg

Mob Executes Ex-Convict in Georgia Escorting Incident

A Black ex-convict named Ange Taylor was spirited away by a mob between Lumpkin and McRea in Georgia and fatally harmed after an incident involving Mrs Jo. The sheriff reported the man was assaulted while being moved from custody.

Ange Taylor Lumpkin McRea

Auto Plunges Off Trestle Kills Four Women in Seattle

A Seattle-Augu 21 report says four women from prominent Vancouver families drowned when their car plunged off a southern Seattle trestle at about thirty mph. Ira Perry, the Seattle chauffeur, survived. The five left Vancouver to visit the fair and hired the auto for a ride. The dead include Mrs Colvin and Miss Ayres Colvin.

Seattle Vancouver Ira Perry J. Colvin Ayres Colvin Maggie Paul M. M. Grothe Kate Hiscox May Paul

Railway Disaster Near Santiago Kills and Injures Many

A terrible collision occurred thirty miles north of Santiago Chile when two trains crashed. Many persons were killed or injured and both trains were destroyed. The monetary loss is expected to reach 150 400 dollars.

Santiago Chile

Fire aboard the river steamer Fred Swain burns to water’s edge

Peoria reports the steamer Fred Swain caught fire midstream and burned completely. About 150 aboard were rescued with two injured, engineer Joseph Cassider of Paducah seriously hurt and Charles Reichberger of Peoria with a broken arm. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars as passengers lost belongings.

Peoria Fred Swain Joseph Cassider Paducah Charles Reichberger

Will funds aid Rich Mary Baker Eddy home repairs

In Chicago on August 21 the will of Boward A. Kimball directs a fund for perpetual repair of Pleasant View Mary Baker Eddy home. The fund will come from sale of his papers and writings to probate court.

Chicago Boward A. Kimball Ted Pleasant View Mary Baker Eddy Kimball

Hog Cholera Cure Proven Immunity From Serum Study

Kansas City report shows 22 immunized hogs remain alive and healthy after exposure to virulent cholera, while 13 non immunized pigs died. The test by government officials at the stock yards lasted thirty days with hogs in isolated pens.

Kansas City Dorset

Diet Tips Warn Against Mixing Foods At One Meal

Dr. T J Allen warns that mixing foods and overeating cause digestion problems. He says a healthy child focuses on one food item, digestion stays undisturbed, and that meals should use no more than three foods with one ideal. Bread alone can sustain starvation.

Presidents Taft Diaz Visit Rise to Mexican Border Meeting

A report from Beverly dated August 21 describes President Taft accepting a Mexican invitation to visit Oct 16 in Ciudad Juarez. Taft plans to meet President Diaz after first visiting El Paso, with discussions on Central American unrest and potential peaceful settlement efforts between the two republics.

Beverly Maya Fream Tatt Diaz Mexico Ciudad Juarex Senor Dela Taft Central America Ciy Diag Southern Republic el Paso Quatnican Ciudad Juarez States Juarez

Hogs and Cattle Prices and Receipts Report

Chicago market report shows steady prices across hogs and cattle with estimated receipts for today around 11 60 or 11 000 plus. Hogs range 7 60 to 8 12 for various grades and porkers 7 95 to 8 05. cattle about 800 head steady and sheep 2 000 steady.

Chicago

Monster Barbecue Planned for Eagles Convention in Omaha

Omaha officials announce a monster barbecue at Lake Nakomi for visiting Eagles delegates during the national convention week starting September 12. The feast will feature beef, sheep, and thousands of catfish for an expected crowd of 30 000 to 50 000.

Omaha Lake Nakomi

Gank Sues Mike for Foreclosure and Debt Claim

Keokuk Iowa August 21 New berry of Argyle a figure in the Maybray foot race swindling operations is named in a district court suit by Citizens Bank of Donnelson for 28324 on four promissory notes from 1907 and foreclosure of a farming mortgage securing payment.

Keokuk Newberry of Argyle Maybray Citizens Bank of Donnelson

Market Report Chicago August 21 1909

Chicago market report shows steady close with declines across others. Bulk cattle ranges and ship’s grades vary with light to heavy packers. Cattle and sheep steady. grain price likely noted by Beach-Wickham at Postal Telegraph Building.

Beach-Wickham Grain Age Chicago

German Lutheran Synod of Iowa elects new leaders

Boone Louisiana August 21 Reverend A. D. Grief of Davenport was elected president and Theodore Walframe of Waterloo was chosen first vice president as the synod session opens and will continue for several days.

Keokuk Man Commits Suicide in Local Incident

A Keokuk resident reportedly died by self-inflicted action amid a life described as dissipated. The event is recorded in the local chronicle with limited readable details and mentions morphine as a possible substance involved.

Keokuk Wan Self Keokuk Anna Sheuilllih Deaton

Plan Bull Fight for Taft in Juarez Meeting

Juarez Mexico authorities allocate 20000 dollars to entertain Presidents Taft when they meet October 16. A bull fight is planned as the event to mark the visit.

Juarez Taft Mex

Charlie Taft Dory Upset In Salem Rescue

Charlie Taft, son of the president, and an engineer from the yacht Sylph were upset in a watercraft off Salem Massachusetts. They were rescued after clinging to the overturned craft lifted by a boat from the Sylph. The Taft dory is described as non sinking.

Dory Sylph Salem Mass Charie Taft

Still Hope to Avert Strike in Chicago Street Cars

William Dages Hon, head of the International Street Car Met's union, is trusted by local leaders and railway officials to secure lasting peace in the tense street railway dispute. Companies refuse further concessions before a strike is called under their constitution.

Chicago Wllam Dyageshon International Street Car Met

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