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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1909

Page

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Baseball scores and lineups from the National and Western leagues

Baseball results by city show AG games with R H E scores and player pairings. Listings include Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston New York Cleveland St Louis Chicago Detroit Denver Wichita Topeka and Pueblo with pitchers batters and doubleheaders across the leagues.

National League Philadelphia RALE Phil'phia Micage Sparks-Dooin Brown-Archer Brooklyn R Hle Incinnati Rooklyn Fromme-Roth McIntyre-Bergen Boston R.H.B. J. Louis Washington Rhoades-Clarke Johnson Street St. Louis R.H.E. i. Vis New York F ‘Weil Stephens Brockett-Sweeney Chicago RHE Wood Ivess Scott and Owens Karger Wood Cotte Carrigan Detroit R.H.E. Eee Donovan-Stanage Plank-Livingstone Western League Denver R.H.E. Ee Olmstead Adams and Haley Jonesand Sullivan Wichita R.H.E. Maha Ichita Keeley-Gonding Brennan-Weaver Topeka R.H.E . Maines Oopeka Biersdorfer and McManus Kauf Wright and Henry Pueblo R.ale

Cummins Proposes Rate Plan To Empower I C C

Des Moines August 26 Senator Alert B Cummins outlined a bill to give the interstate commerce commission power to review modify and approve railroad rates. He said the Grosscup decision has stripped the ICC of vital power and called for clear positive terms defining rate making authority.

Des Moines Alert B. Cummins Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Grosscup Missouri Roosevelt Terstate Commerce Commission Ummins

Honor Priest's Memory Thirty Days of Mourning

In Oskaloosa Iowa on August 26 a memorial service honored Father J. H. Renihan who died July 25 in Davenport. Father Thomas Loftus led the service at St. Marys church with Father Richard Renihan of Oxford saying the requiem high mass. Father Nugent of Des Moines delivered the address.

Father Renihan Oskaloosa Aloosa St. Mary’s Church J. H. Renihan Davenport Thomas Loftus Richard Renihan Oxford Father Nugent Des Moines

Butcher Dies in Clinton County Jail Delirium Tremens

Richard Gab, a Charlotte Iowa butcher, died in the Clinton county jail amid an attack of delirium tremens after a week in custody. He had been suffering from alcoholic poisoning and his condition worsened suddenly, ending his life in jail.

Clinton Richard Gaba Charlotte Butcher Clinton County

Hamburg Belle Sets World Records in Trotting Match Race

Hamburg Belle defeated Uhlan in two straight heats at North Randall and set new world records for the mile and for the fastest two heats, clocking 2:01 in the first heat and 2:01 and 2:01.5 overall. After the race, Hamburg Belle was sold to H. M. Hanna of Cleveland for $50,000 by Ward and Madden.

Cleveland Tramburg Belle Uhlan North Randall Crescens Abbott Brighton Beach Sweet Marie Syracuse H. M. Hanna Onward Joseph Madden J. E. Madden

Tragic Cousin Shooting Ends in Suicide in Milwaukee

Mabel Brooks a fifteen year old girl was shot twice by her cousin Albert Marhon on Fernwood avenue and wounded in the left cheek and back. Marhon then killed himself with a bullet to the temple after the tragedy. Unrequited love is cited as the motive. Marhon, son of Henry Marbon of Greenfield Iowa, had been staying with the Brooks family.

Milwaukee Mabel Brooks Albert Marhon Fernwood Avenue Marhon Menry Marbon Greenfield Minnie Brooks Marbon Marlon

Eloper Slain in Missouri After Returning for Wife's Belongings

Otis Claycomb, a farmer near Gallatin, shoots and kills John Ward after returning to recover his wife Mrs. Claycomb's belongings. The couple of twenty years, with six children, had eloped with Ward three weeks earlier to Excelsior Springs. Claycomb says Ward drugged Mrs. Claycomb. he had moved into Ward's farm, and Ward was her former employer.

Gallatin Otis Claycomb

Two Cents More on Registered Letters

Washington report notes a soon increase of 2 cents in the fee for registration of letters. The Aug 26 item outlines the expected adjustment and its impact on postal costs.

Washington

Harriman in Seclusion at Arden Estate

Edward H. Harriman rests in seclusion at his Arden New York country estate after retirement rumors. The Union Pacific office confirms he is resting quietly with no updates to be released, while Harriman stocks show early declines and later irregular closing. Judge Robert S. Lovett is tipped as a possible successor to manage the Harriman lines.

New York Arden N. Y Edward H Harriman Union Pacific Ers Southern Pacific New York Central

Panama Press editor William Chandler killed in Panama

Special dispatch reports William Chandler editor of the Panama Press killed in Panama by General Herbert O. Jeffries, a key figure in the recent revolution, according to World cable.

New York William Chandler Panama Press Panama Herbert O. Jeffries

Ad Men in Conference Opens Fifth Annual AACA Session

In Louisville on August 26 the fifth annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America began a three day session to promote higher ideals in advertising with leaders and members gathering in the city.

Louisville Associated Advertising Clubs of America

Four Children Die From Asiatic Cholera in Rotterdam

Four children in Rotterdam died after eating sweets. A bacteriological exam confirmed the deaths were caused by Asiatic cholera rather than poison from sweets. The incident was reported from Rotterdam on Aug 26.

Rotterdam

Crabtree Shrieks During His Trial

Omaha August 26 Crabtree former corporal of troop B Second United States Cavalry shouted at his mother when she testified for insanity defense in the killing of Captain John C. Raymond his company commander Guards restrained him as witnesses described his troubled childhood and a doctor testified to possible dementia The court may impose death life imprisonment or lunatic confinement with different approvals needed for each outcome

Omaha Lisse Crabtree Troop B Second United States Cavalry John C. Raymond Crabtree A. W. Beyer Tyrone G. H. Hill Des Moines Captain Raymond Charles Morton

Bananas ripening tips and a crime arrest report

Bananas can be properly ripened at home by hanging in a dry place with the stem in water and keeping about 80 degrees. A Chilean captain fleeing detection in Michigan was arrested in Chicago after police said he cleared over $25,000 via real estate confidence games.

Chicago Stephien G. Chileon Towa Michigan

Hayrack Carrying 45 Children Slips Into Ravine

Humboldt Iowa August 26 A hayrack with forty five Methodist Church picnic participants overturned on Johnson hill plunging into a deep ravine. Two twelve year olds died and about a dozen injured including Fern Beebe and Almx Wilder. The wagon driver William Wallace was unable to stop the heavy load as brakes failed and horses balked.

Humboldt Johnson Hill Tin Foot Wiliam Wallace Wallace Pelp Almx Sieahear Ae. Wilder Fern Beebe Allie Beebe Robert Newman

Hogs and cattle market report Chicago August 26 1909

Estimated receipts 17 000 hogs with 7 153 left over from yesterday. Market five lower than yesterday's average with light hogs 7.6 to 4.15. mixed packers 7.45 to 8.25. heavy shipping grades 7.15 to 8.20. rough 7.15 to 7.20. Cattle 6 600 weak. sheep 6 000 steady.

Second Report on Receipts and Shipments

Estimated receipts today 17909. Official receipts yesterday 22479. Official shipments yesterday 25. Officials left over yesterday 715. Estimated receipts tomorrow 14000. Market 10 lower. Bulk 758 to 805. Light 755 to 820. Mixed packers 745 to 820. Heavy ship trades 715 to 810. Rough 715 to 740. Parkers 795 to 805. Pigs 70 to 74.

Market Receipts and Cattle Prices Review

Estimated receipts show weak Beeves at 30 to 50 pounds, cows and heifers 225 to 649, Texas steers 400 to 40, stockers and feeders 315 to 5, and Western cattle 440 to 62. Prices reflect pressure across cattle categories.

Babe in Court Custody Over Marian Bleakley Case

Marian Bleakley, the five year old incubator baby from St. Louis World's Fair fame, is placed in temporary custody of the Kansas City juvenile court clerk. Judge Porterfield ordered the move during habeas corpus hearings filed by Mrs. James G. Barclay of Buffalo and sought to resolve custody between Mrs. Bleakley, the state’s legal mother, and Barclay. The proceedings drew public interest as the child participated in the brief hearings and the two women argued over custody following the Topeka kidnapping last weekend.

Kansas City Marian Bleakley St. Louis

Market Receipts Range Across Sheep and Lambs

Estimated receipts show 17000 Market steady with Native sheep 275 to 460 Western sheep 300 to 465 Yearlings 40 to 50 Lambs 425 to 775 Western lambs 450 to 777.

Market closes in Chicago with mixed cattle and sheep bids

Closing Chicago reports on August 26 1909 with cattle prices steady and sheep steady. Bulk buyers bid 755 to 60 for light packs 750 to 8 for mixed grades 716 to 815 for rough cattle and 715 to 74 for heavy shin grades.

Grain Firm Sends Telegraph Office Notice

Furnished by Beach-Wickham Grain Company in Chicago a statement dated August 25 1909 lists postal telegraph building charge figures of 44 and 548 and outlines related financial details.

Beach-Wickham Grain Company Chicago

Burlington Jury Blames Boating Official After Carnival Blast

The coroner s jury blames Frank Bovia and a barge crew for the river carnival explosion that caused three drownings including Edward Lee and two Mount Pleasant women. Relatives vow to press for indictments at the next grand jury.

Burlington Edward Lee Jordan Conor Mount Pleasant Frank Bovia Liles

Rural Carriers Meet in Des Moines Iowa

The Iowa Letter Carriers association gathered in Des Moines on August 26 for informal talks on improving rural mail service. Inspector J Swenson of Council Bluffs spoke on rural duties, answered delegates questions, and urged citizen cooperation to keep roads in good condition for prompt mail delivery.

Des Moines Iowa Letter Carriers’ Association Inspec J. Swenson Council Bluffs Sweer Swenson

Corn Growers Group Divides State Into Districts

Des Moines August 26 The Corn Growers association divides the state into districts to vote together for prizes at the Iowa corn exhibition to be held in Des Moines in November.

Des Moines Corn Growers’ Association

Brakeman Killed by Train in Des Moines

Des Moines reports a brakeman died after being struck by a Burling ton passenger train as it entered the city. Emergency crews transported the injured worker, but he succumbed to his wounds at the scene.

Des Moines I R & Brakeniver

Truckee Fire Endangers Whitney House and Town

Aug 26 reports say a blaze has consumed the Whitney house and threatens to destroy Neno’s town. Firefighters battle flames as the fire spreads through Truckee.

Truckee Neno Nev Pire Whitney

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