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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1909

Page

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Baseball Scores Across Leagues With Multiple Matchups

Raw box score snippets show American and Western league games across cities like Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston New York Chicago St Louis Cleveland and Denver. Notable pairs include Leifield Gibson Bergen Archer Mathewson Myers Scott OwEs Criger and others in varied R H E tallies.

National League Philadelphia Rbhia Rowan-Clark Ferguson-Graham New York R.H.E. Micago York Preister Archer Ames Schlei Cicago Ruelbach-Archer Mathewson-Myers Chicago R.h.ehicago Phil’phia Scott-Owens Plank-Thomas St. Louis Rawle Re. Louis Ashton ey-Criger Groom Street Cleveland R.H.E. Eveland Boston Berge Emnis Wood-Carrigan

Woman in Minnesota tries to kill children andSelf in arson and suicide

Mrs. Fred Young of Barnum Minnesota drew her three children into a deep well and set fire to a barn and house. She attempted to burn more, then ingested Paris green and wounded herself. Insanity commission ordered. awaiting state asylum transfer. hospital care in Cloquet as condition remains serious.

Barnum Minn Fred Young Here

Convention Opens as National Letter Carriers Meet

St. Paul August 31 The first day of the seventeenth convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers featured formal openings and several addresses as delegates began their work.

Convention of Letter Carriers St. Paul Naonal Association of Letter Carriers

Panamanian Earthquake Shocks Isthmus

An earth shock rattled the isthmus of Panama on August 31 extending over a large area. No damage occurred and authorities believe the canal region was not affected.

Panama

Oldfield Sets Mile Record on Half Track in Erie

Erie Pa August 31 Barney Oldfield established a new half track mile record by running one mile in 15 minutes 3 5 seconds lowering his own mark by 4 3 5 seconds.

Erie Barney Oldfield

Pellagra Not Due to Corn, Doctor Claims

In Atlanta on August 31 a pellagra case in a woman patient is in the last stages though she says she never ate corn or corn products. Dr Frank, who has treated many pellagra cases, now believes the disease does not originate from musty corn products.

Atlanta Frank

Mauretania Sets New Short Route Passage Record

Queenstown August 3 The steamer Mauretania, record holder for the semantic passage, arrived in New York over the short course in 4 days 14 hours 127 minutes, beating her previous best by two hours three minutes.

Mauretania Queenstown York

Taft Reopens Beverly as Summer Capital and Appoints New Counsel

President Taft announced Beverly Massachusetts will again be the summer capital with a leased cottage at Woodberry point. Henry Hoyt is named counselor of the state department to handle major legal questions and treaty negotiations. A successor to Ormsby McHarg as assistant secretary of commerce and labor is chosen but awaiting acceptance. Secretary Knox and Taft discussed Diaz meeting plans at El Paso and ceremonial exchanges.

Beverly Mass Taft Woodberry Point Henry Hoyt State Department Ormsby McHarg Commerce and Labor Knox Diaz Mexico el Paso Tex

Inspectors Probe Broad Street Stock Brokers on Curb

A squad of inspectors started examining complaints against several firms operating curb brokerage on Broad Street. Federal officials announced receipt of complaints from nearly every state alleging that circulars touting worthless mining stocks were mailed nationwide.

New York Broad Street Federal

Believers Gather in Saratoga for Millennial Conference

Followers of a millenarian sect gather in Saratoga Springs New York for their annual four day conference beginning today August 31. They expect the world to transform into a paradise in 1914 after times of great trouble according to their belief.

Saratonga N. Y

Killed in fist fight Hiram Oakes dies in Iowa clash

In Muscatine Iowa on August 31 Hiram Oakes a retired Columbus Junction merchant died from injuries after a fist fight with Charles Brown of Fredonia The dispute stemmed from a financial account Oakes was knocked into the street and fatally injured Roland Curtis aged fifteen also died in Columbus Junction when he fell during a friendly scuffle breaking his neck

Hiram Oakes Columbus Junction Muscatine Charles Brown Fredonia Oakes Roland Curtis

Brandenberg Bound Over After Hearing in Schranz Murder

Joseph Brandenberg appeared before Justice Buckley in Dubuque Ila on Aug 31 for a preliminary hearing on a murder charge. He is bound over to the grand jury after allegedly shooting Henry Schranz, his roommate, twice with a shotgun following a quarrel.

Dubuque, Ila Joseph Brandenberg Henry Schranz Buckley Brandenberg Schranz

Flood Devastates Monterey as Death Toll Soars

Terminal flood in Monterey valley leaves 2000 dead estimate and 15000 to 20000 homeless. 800 bodies recovered in Monterey, 217% inches of rain, soup kitchens opened citywide. President Diaz pledges 30000 to aid, Corral 2000, Thompson 1000. Power and communications crippled. total district losses near 30 million.

Monterey Mex Santa Catarina River Santa Catarina Associated Press Santa Catarina Canyon Ding Corral Ambassador Thompson

Harriman Becomes Silent Again As Press Withdrawals Grow

Edward H. Harriman issued a brief statement from Arden New York saying he is all right after reporters camped outside his mountain home. He noted no serious condition and requested the press withdraw while consultations with specialists concluded there was nothing serious. The market responded with gains as Harriman stock moved higher.

Harriman

Hit Western Primary Laws

New York Commissioner attacks direct primaries as causing political chaos. Assemblyman Robert J. Conklin cites states like Wisconsin Iowa and Kansas where direct nominations erode party structure. He warns of factional splits and minority party swallows up major parties under this system.

New York Albany N. Y Robert J. Conklin New York State Wisconsin Iowa Kansas

Diamonds stolen at twelve thousand dollars

A fragment notes a theft of diamonds valued at twelve thousand dollars. Names mentioned include Adolph Hirsch and an entity Vea toy, with unclear date and location.

Adolph Hirsch Veatoy

Taylor Visits Kentucky on Return to Indianapolis

Former Kentucky governor William 8. Taylor passed through Kentucky twice without staying long. He notes a potential October visit to his old home, nine years after leaving amid murder accusations in Goebel case. Taylor was pardoned by Governor Willson three months earlier.

Indianapolis William 8. Taylor Kentucky Taylor William Goebel Willson

Barclay bond posted. Gentry held in county jail

Topeka reports Mrs. Barclay posted bond and returned to Kansas City for legal counsel. Detective J N Gentry, who aided in securing the Bleakley girl, could not post bond and remains in the county jail.

Topeka Kan

Jiminez in Lead for President in Costa Rica

San Jose dispatch reports Costa Rica election returns indicate Ricardo Jiminez leading for president. Costa Rican minister Senor Calvo confirms the result from the Aug 31 balloting with Jiminez ahead of rivals.

Jiminez Washington San Jose Senor Calvo Costa Rica Ricardo Jiminez

Hog Market Report from Chicago August 31 1909

Estimated receipts 9 000 with leftovers 4 433. Market strength shows light hogs 7 50 to 8 15, mixed packers 7 40 to 8 15, heavy shipping grades 8 50 to 8 12 Cattle 4 500 steady, sheep 17 000 steady.

Second Report on Market Receipts and Shipments

Estimated receipts today are 9 00 with official receipts yesterday at 30 151 and shipments yesterday at 8184. Left over yesterday 133. Estimated receipts tomorrow 24000 with market 5 to 10 higher. Bulk 765 to 8 10, Light 755 to 8 20, Mixed packers 7 45 to 8 20, Heavy ship's grades 7 15 to 8 25, Rough 7 15 to 7 45, Porkers 8 00 to 8 10, Pigs 7 10 to 8 00.

Cattle market prices steady for Beeves and steers

Receipts total. Beeves 4 25 to 5 00. cows and heifers 2 45 to 6 40. Texas steers 4 00 to 5 40. stockers and feeders 3 15 to 5 00. western cattle 3 40 to 6 40. Market overall steady at 450 Market.

Texas

Sheep Sale Receipts Range Across Breeds and Ages

Estimated receipts show 1500 Native sheep and 275 to 475 Western sheep. Yearlings range 300 to 475, Lambs 450 to 560, Western lambs 440 to 775, with Western lambs listed 475 to 790.

Market Report Shows Mixed Pack and Steady Cattle

Closing Chicago August 31 1909 market shades vary by grade with bulk at 7 66 to 8 10 light 7 55 to 8 20 mixed packers 7 40 to 52 heavy ship grades 7 10 to 8 22 rough cattle steady sheep steady with overall tone flat for cattle and sheep.

Grain Market Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co

Beach Wickham Grain Company provides market information from offices at 544 and 645 Postal Telegraph Building Chicago. The notice lists grain quotations and related services offered to buyers and sellers in the Chicago market.

Beach-Wickham Grain Company Chicago

Newton Couple Killed In Auto Plunge Off Embankment

Fatal Newton Iowa accident kills Charles Coppersmith and his wife when their touring car veers over a high fill two miles west of town. Witness James Manning and his wife were present. H Snyder survives unharmed though stunned. Mrs Manning collapses in shock amid the wreckage and hysterical scene.

Newton Charles Coppersmith Mr. Coppersmith James Manning Coppersmith Mr. Manning

Bank Sues “Mike” George Castle in $10,000 Damage Suit

District court in Council Bluffs Iowa reports first answer filed in the Maybray “Mike” cases. George F Castile of Britt sues Maybra and associates and the Fi National bank Ernest Hart J Spindler and others for $5,000 amid alleged swindle drafts. First National Bank counterclaims for $10,000 as damages against Castle.

George Castle Britt Council Bluffs Maybr Mike George F. Castile Maybra and Associates Fi National Bank Ernest. E. Hart J. Spindler First National Bank Castle First Nationa Bank Maybray Mikes

Accidentally Slain Rex Murphy at Riceville Farm

Rex Murphy, 22, son of Robert Murphy, was killed in a shooting on the Rex Murphy farm west of Riceville Louisiana. He and his father and brother were loading grain when the shotgun discharged while being placed on a rack, injuring his abdomen. medical efforts failed.

Rex Murphy Riceville Murphy Robert Murphy Rex

American boats win finish one two three in opening yacht race

Marblehead Mass August 31 Ame lia won a double victory over Germany in the first series for the President Taft and Governor Draper cup. Three top places were held by defenders with challengers in the rear. Brovette owned by William H Childs of Brooklyn won first, Klein owned by Charles P Carta of Boston second, and the Wolf owned by Caleb Loring of Boston third. Margarethe a German challenger followed well behind, Hevella six minutes back and Seehund II finished last.

Marblehead Mass Amelia Germany President Taft Governor Draper Cup Broyette William H. Childs Brooklyn Klien Charles P. Carta Boston Wolf Caleb Loring Margarethe Hevella Seehund IL

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