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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
1
President Roosevelt replies to William Dudley Foulke defending Panama Canal actions. He accuses newspapers of mendacity from suppression of truth to falsehoods, asserts no $40,000,000 was paid to Americans and promises no further response while trusting public judgment.
New York December 7 editor Laffan responds to the president's letter with courtesy and acknowledges Roosevelt's active sentiment toward the ongoing controversy. He states he has no desire to enter into further dispute and notes the Sun's position on the matter.
An editorial notes The Sun refuses a direct controversy with Mr Roosevelt. It says Roosevelt has shown a strong advantage in disputes due to a supposed absence of personal obligation to truth, and expresses quiet humility that the addressed figure is the president of the United States.
Delavan Smith presented a letter from President Roosevelt and Boll replied that the president based his Panama editorial on a prominent New York paper not the New York Sun. The Indianapolis News printed the piece with other papers crediting the source, while the News editor disclaimed responsibility for its accuracy.
James Page a 13 year post office watchman was arrested by Postoffice Inspector Caine after being caught opening a letter. He is a Civil War veteran and former Des Moines police officer.
Minneapolis December 7 Dr Cyrus Northrop will retire from the presidency of the University of Minnesota at the close of the current college year His formal resignation will be presented to the regents tomorrow He is seventy four years old and seeks a rest
The bodies of Victor W. Wentz cashier of the First National Bank of Canal Dover Ohio and Miss Alice Holliger formerly of Uhrichsville Ohio were found at the Bellwood Inn east of Columbus. Coroner Murdy states death due to asphyxiation from an open gas stove. Wentz was a Canal Dover native with family ties to the bank.
National Commission to consider demands from the Eastern League and American Association for greater control in club governance. A Buffalo meeting of Eastern league and American association heads formed a committee to present grievances to the commission, led by Pat Powers Ned Hanlon C T Chapin Walter O Mara and O Brien George Tebeau W H Watkins and C S Havener.
Escorted by royal northwest mounted police in scarlet tunics and buffalo coats, the Arctic mail leaves Edmonton for the region of eternal ice. The three months journey covers over two thousand miles using several dog teams to carry heavy sacks. First destination Lac Le Biche, then Fort McPherson, Port Resolution and Herschel Island.
In Montrose Colorado the Gunnison tunnel completion is set for April 1909 and will open 50 000 acres of prime land on the western slope to public entry. A land drawing will allocate parcels with water rights costing 25 to 35 dollars per acre.
Federal authorities challenge the Elgin label on butter from South Wayne Wisconsin shipped to Uniontown Pennsylvania. Inspector I Young contends Elgin is misrepresented by the Elgin butter designation. A summons directs B S Pearsall president of Wood company to appear in the Western Pennsylvania district court for the May 1909 term. Creamery men call this a test case and fear Elgin's dairy reputation could be harmed if the government prevails.
Washington December reports that over seven million Britons face hardship due to unemployment. The general federation of trades unions has advised all union men to refuse overtime work to ease shortages.
The federation notes that for every skilled worker out of work two unskilled men are jobless. It calls for utilizing surplus labor through national and municipal work schemes and recommends creating a national department of labor.
Omaha reports the defense in the Charles E Davis murder trial is expected to close this afternoon. Davis stands charged with killing Dr. Frederick Austin. The state may call more witnesses to counter evidence that Davis was in his apartments before the doctor's body was discovered.
Police seek Herbert L. Russell an English nobleman who vanished in Chicago a month ago leaving his bride of six months.
The steel freighter D. M. Clemson sank after a gale in Lake Superior near Duluth. Tugs search for the vessel as the crew of 25 is presumed drowned. Owner A. B. Wolvin has abandoned hope while Captain S. R. Chamberlain commands the vessel’s last voyage. The Clemson was overdue and believed at the bottom of the lake.
Spokane witnesses a five minute demonstration as President Roosevelt signals via telegraph the opening of the National Apple show. Five million apples gathered from around the world compete for premiums totaling thirty five thousand dollars.
President Elect Taft will be guest of honor at a dinner of the North Carolina Society in New York tonight. He is expected to address the tariff and its impact on southern industries, with governors of southern states invited to attend.
In Janesville Wisconsin on Lake Koshkonong Earl Cooper Harvey Richardson Violet Blivins and Fannie Blivins broke through the ice and drowned. Mabel Brown was rescued but is feared to die from exposure.
In Minneapolis Edward Thomas, who had wooed a girl for years, served as best man at her wedding to another suitor. Hours after the ceremony, and after watching his rival start life with the woman he loved, Thomas hanged himself.
President Roosevelt spent several hours at Cherrydale Virginia testing his rifle skills. He used half a dozen rifles and ample ammunition while practicing on Surgeon General Rixeys farm.
Market reports show hog receipts of about 78,000 with prices down 10 to 15 cents, mixed packers at 5 25 to 5 90 and heavy shipping grades 5 35 to 5 90. Cattle and sheep volumes reach 35,000 and 45,000 with declines of 10 to 25 cents, while western and Texas stockers move amid softer demand.
A brief note promotes John A. Garcock promising a square deal for readers. The line emphasizes fair treatment and dependable service.
Washington dispatch reports the House and Senate meeting briefly to honor late Senator Allison of Town and swear in his successor Albert B. Cummins. Leaders Hepburn Landis Overstreet and Williams Clark receive notable attention amid election losses and reshuffling. Tomorrow both chambers will hear the President's message before organization for work.
In Binghampton New York Patrick H Grace loses his post as financier of the Parlor City Lodge Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen after electing T F Walker to replace him Grace had held the office for twelve years without opposition He wrote to President Roosevelt asking Tafts stance on the labor paper and used the phrase What we are anxious to know Lodge members say he had no right to use we in that context.
San Francisco reports Billy Delaney, manager of heavyweight champion Al Kaufman, cables a challenge to the Sydney bout winner Burns Johnson. Kaufman’s camp declares Kaufman ready to rise to the top of the heavyweight ranks.
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