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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1907

Page

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Brazil Opposes Classification and Permanent Court at The Hague

The Hague reports Brazil opposes ranking sovereign states by class and resists a permanent court for six great powers. Brazil insists on equality of states, rejects signings that would codify third or fifth class status, and says it will not sign if such a project proceeds. The U.S. also moves toward recognizing President Davila of Honduras while keeping arbitration proposals separate from obligatory arbitration.

Hague Horace Porter Root United St Helegation United States R Iso Rio 4 Permanent Court of Arbitration Brazil Brazt Europe Japan

Scores on the Diamonds August baseball results list

Aug scores across leagues show multiple games with varying outcomes. Highlights include Brooklyn 9 over Brooklyn 2 in one match and Philadelphia 10 over Cincinnati 6, with Detroit beating Washington 8 to 1 and Chicago routing New York 4 to 0 in others.

New York Pittsburg Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Chicago Detroit Washington Cleveland Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Columbus St. Paul Louisville Mine Neapolis Indianapolis Minneapolis Western Des Moines Denyver

Trade and building activity in hard times across regions

New York traders report steady interior demand and freer buying despite financial stringency. Western and southern cities show construction picking up as harvest progress spurs future needs. Appleton Illinois and Wisconsin cities invest heavily in streets and public works while banks face political meddling in examinations. a Berkshire hog named Masterpiece sells for 5500 dollars in Whitehall.

New York Dun & Cols Weekly Lins Canada

Weather forecast for Midwest states includes showers

Official forecast up to 8 pm calls for showers in Illinois and Indiana followed by fair skies and slight temperature changes. Lower Michigan expects showers. Wisconsin and Iowa will be fair and cooler.

Mlinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Towa

Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade and East Buffalo

Wheat and corn prices move with open high and low figures from the Chicago Board of Trade while pork, lard, and cash wheat sales are listed. Live stock in Chicago shows hogs and cattle receipts with price ranges, plus hay prices. East Buffalo quotes cattle and lamb receipts with steady or improved values and best native calves at the top of ranges.

Chicago Board of Trade Dee Ea. Pork Shicago Hols Indiana Wisconsin East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission

Alabama Governor B B Comer Drives Rail Rate Accord

Alabama Governor B B Comer of Birmingham, winning widest state support as Democratic nominee, pressed the Southern railway to observe the new two and one half cent rate law and the freight rate schedule on 110 commodities until the U S Supreme Court decides constitutionality. He leveraged his position as a leading cotton planter and manufacturer to secure terms.

Alabama Commonwealth B. B. Comer Birmingham Southern Railway United States Supreme Court

Ex-Kentucky Governor's Offer to Return for Trial

Williams ex-governor of Kentucky seeks immunity terms and returns to face trial in the Goebel assassination case. He demands juries of upright Democrats and Republicans, removal of political influence, and a trusted secretary, while disputing immunity promises as unlawful.

Kentucky

Taylows Own Propo

The passage presents a speech urging Mr. Franklin to provide a binding guaranty beyond mere promises a guaranty that would inspire confidence among sensible honest men and endure the spirit even if the letter is observed

Franklin

Ends With A Sham Fight Camp McGurrin Ludington Aug 24

Governor Warner declined to take a position on bhoot ing the Ludington grounds as a permanent National Guard encampment and advised the committee to avoid extra work for the special legislature. The blue and brown armies fought a hard but undecided battle with rear and advance guards clashing. The command reviewed by Warner drew thousands of spectators, and Company K of Grand Rapids received the McGurrin shield for best rifle practice.

Camp McGurrin Ludington Mich Warner National Guard

Lyon in Trouble As City Tightens Slum Reforms

In Haute Indiana Aug 24 Rev Kean a London slum worker is cited as discredited by a new law. The town opens gradually and the public doubts the mayor and prosecuting attorney attacks. The council plans to urge the mayor to tighten the lid and strengthen enforcement.

Erre Haute Ind Kean London

Impeachment Moves Face Uncertain Roll Call Support

The article notes councilmen debating impeachment of Lyons and Bidaman with six votes seen as unreliable for removal. It argues conditions under Bidaman worsened and questions whether the same six votes can sustain Lyons removal. Doubts about four votes exist, with two uncertain.

Bidama Bidaman Lyons Warnin

Sequel to an elopement in Decatur Ind

Decatur Indiana reports that Mrs Maude Daily attempted suicide at her mother’s home after being deserted by C Martin with whom she eloped six weeks ago George B Daily told Martin Decatur was not his to hold He believes Martin has returned and Daily vows to kill him on sight Daily says he will forgive his wife if she lives and has taken the first train for Chicago

Decatur Maude Daily C. Martin George B. Daily Mart T Decatur Martin Martin Bros Daily Daily Delares Chicfago

Winchester day reenacts Fort Boone attack by Indians

Realistic celebration at Ol Fort Boone Kentucky building during Jamestown exposition reenacts the 18th century siege of Fort Boone. Miss Stuth Searcy Betsy Gallaway and Miss An Sutherland portray defenders while descendants of Bartlett Searcy observe.

Folk Fort Boone Kentucky Winchester Daniel Boone Descen Stuth Searcy Betsy Gallaway An Sutherland Frances Gatlaw Bartlett Searcy J Gardner A. E. Byrd

No Markets Today Squatters Warned About Offer

A terse note warns readers there are no markets today and implies favorable terms for a squatter deal. The message emphasizes timing and a single, blunt directive without additional details or context.

Cortelyou Sets New Plan to Cushion Crop Money Strain

Secretary Cortelyou proposes depositing government funds weekly at multiple cities including New York and Boston to ease money markets during the crop-moving season. The plan, developed after study, aims to prevent panics by preemptively easing liquidity rather than waiting for last-minute deposits in New York banks.

New York The Treasury Cortel Boston Cortelyou Monetary Relief Treasury Department Tim Walting Clyon Huntington Westion Panie Treasury

Portland Bank Failure Sparks Depositors' Outcry

In Portland Oregon, August 24, depositors of Oregon Trust and Savings Bank prepared complaints against officers as the bank doors closed. A depositors meeting planned actions to protect their estates while warrants were not yet issued. Supporters defend cashier Morris amid claims of bond handling and conflicts of interest as he travels to Portland to salvage securities. Receiver Devlin expects full repayment to depositors.

Portland Ore Oregon Trust and Savings Bank W. C. Morris Morris Devlin

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