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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1909
Page
1
English and American sources report loss of life in each case under the headline Extra Water Claims Vigtins. The brief item notes fatalities tied to water incidents, with no further details provided.
Canton China February 1 fires destroyed a fleet of flower boats killing two hundred people. The incident followed earlier wrecks as the morning telegrams report Cape Edithburg and Lake Pontchartrain sailer Ramsey tragedies with dozens drowned. The Clan Ranoid steamer wrecked near Edithburg left forty six drowned and eighteen survivors.
Instruction on teaching a calf to drink by waiting until hunger, using a half gallon of milk at near natural temperature, guiding the calf with a finger test, and delaying further feedings for ten to twelve hours if the first attempt fails. The author claims success with many calves.
Berkeley February 1 That the alleged attack on K Kaneko a Japanese student at the University of California on the campus was a very trivial affair and not university student concern was stated by President Benjamin Ide Wheeler Two boys jostled Kaneko Wheeler said there is the best of feeling between the white and the few Japanese students at the university
The Baltimore American quotes a witty exchange as a professor's wife laments hens scratching eggplant seed. The professor reflects on envy and drafts a lengthy article titled Development of Envy In the Minds of the Lower Grade Bipeds.
New York February 1 The Metropolitan temple hosts the first of five meetings to promote the American merchant marine under the National Merchant Marine league Rev John Weisley Hill pastors the temple. Notables include James E McCleary John Barrett Henry Clews Leslie M Shaw John J McCook and Myron T Herrick. The event advocates carrying American mail on ships to Europe and supports the ship subsidy plan. The pastor favors mixing politics and economics with religion to uplift public interest.
New York Central and Hudson River Railroad begins business today under W C Brown as president. Brown takes charge at the corporate offices as the railroad outlines a new leadership period in New York.
William C. Brown is chosen as president of the river railroad on January 6, succeeding outgoing president William A. Newman who retires to join the board. No immediate changes occur in the road’s vice presidents and Newman remains a board member. Brown previously served as senior vice president of the road.
Shanghai reports the international opium conference opening with delegates from the United States Britain France Germany China Japan Holland Siam Persia Russia Italy and Canada. Bishop Brent leads American participation as efforts move to curb poppy cultivation and supply for medicine amid regional riots.
Detriot on February 1 reports car ferry No. 15 of the Pere Marquette line endured a traumatic 55 hour voyage across the lake. Captain MecIsaacs and a crew of 45 battled mountainous waves and heavy snow failing to reach Milwaukee harbor, forcing use of coal from freight cars and exhausting the crew.
De Rouen of Picance and Yussiff Mahmout of Turkey, two top grapplers, will wrestle in Chicago tonight in a catch as catch can bout. Mahmout seeks a world title and aims to meet Frank Goteh, the champion, after pinning Jenkins and Pardello. De Rouen, though well rated, recently lost to Weserenard at Omaha, denting his reputation.
Cameron Clemens, a vaudeville performer in Louisville, was seriously shot by Willis Brown, a company member, in Clemens’ dressing room. Brown said Clemens caused his dismissal from the troupe, and the audience unable to hear the shot while another act played.
Ceuta Morocco Feb 1 native accounts say a nocturnal avalanche at Romara was preceded by loud subterranean noises. A sudden shock swept down rocks burying the village. several hundred residents could not escape.
South Norwalk Conn Feb 1 The Associated Hat Manufacturers representing seventy five factories employing 20 500 workers have agreed to resume or attempt to resume operations on Feb 9 If the strikers do not return to work the manufacturers will arm with ready to run open shop plants and proceed.
In Hanover on February 1 Socialist protests against Prussian election laws led to a clash with police. The constabulary used side arms and between twenty and thirty persons were wounded in the fighting.
Norfolk Virginia February 1. Hidden beneath waves over Diamond Shoals the mystery of the steamer that vanished there with all hands remains unsolved. Witnesses aboard the Diamond Shoals lightship gave no clue to identify the doomed vessel in the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
William J L Woodson editor of the American Press Association was injured at Glenwood station when a moving train wheels maimed his right foot. Doctors amputated below the knee at St Johns Riverside hospital and he remains seriously hurt about the head. A veteran Southern journalist, Woodson previously managed the Atlanta branch and lived in Virginia and Georgia.
Mrs. Chris Brown found her two year old son slain and mutilated by a mountain lion four miles from Balboa California. The monster animal growled and backed away as Brown screamed. The Itrawns had arrived from Delaware two weeks earlier.
Louisville reports a large Lincoln centennial observance set for February 12 at a 4000 seat tent near Hoa tenville Kentucky. President Roosevelt Cardinal Gibbons Bishop Galloway and ambassadors Jusserand and Bryce are among speakers expected at the national commemorative exercises.
Springfield Law and Order league of colored men condemned the Lincoln Centennial association for excluding blacks from the Springfield centennial celebration. They adopted resolutions arguing the exclusion violates Lincoln’s principles and declared they will hold their own celebration.
Washington February 1 President Roosevelt has approved placing the head of Abraham Lincoln on a circulating coin. The decision follows discussions on redesigning the coinage to honor historic figures. The change aims to reflect American heritage on everyday currency.
In historic Cooper Union New York suffragists will hear Professor Charles Zueblin speak on woman suffrage. The event is sponsored by the People's Institute and the Equality League for Self Supporting Women.
San Antonio February 1. Four days of field trials for hunting dogs begin today. Open all age derby and champion stakes feature top dogs from across the country, competing on the Nix and nearby ranches.
St. Petersburg on February 1 reports M. Lopu kine former director of police has been arrested for high treason amid disclosures tied to Azef the head of the Russian Socialist revolutionary party convicted of being a paid agent of the secret police.
Topeka February 1 The Kansas house approved a bill making it a misdemeanor for a newspaper owner to misstate or swear falsely about his circulation.
The Norwegian brig Steed wrecked off Jutland near Skagen Denmark on February 1. Eight crew members perished in the disaster.
Opening market report from Chicago on February 1 1909 shows hog receipts about 12000 with price ranges from 5 90 to 6 80 and cattle and sheep receipts listed with gains. Estimates for today and tomorrow project higher prices across hogs cattle and sheep with bulk hogs quoted 6 60 to 6 85 and cattle up to 7 20 for beeves.
A fragmented line references John A Babcock and a Chicago Hill company with a promise of a square deal. The readable portion lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
United States District Attorney Henry L. Stimpson of the Southern District of New York discloses a letter to District Attorney Jerome. He supports criminal libel actions in state courts against publishers of the New York World over Panama canal purchase allegations. The exchange suggests federal aid to defend Elihu Root, former head of the war department, in related actions.
At Hot Springs Arkansas on February 1 a rider named Root injured a knee when alighting from a carriage. The effort is to give the sprain a chance to mend as the team remains in the city.
English handicapper places high regard on American bred runners for the upcoming season. Owners James R. Keene August Belmont and Harry Payne Whitney have multiple entrants including Olin Priscillian Baliot Fair Play Diana Ken Suffragette Wedding Bells and Sir Martin. Ballot Colin Fair Play Priselkhan carry heavier weights than last year’s top English horses.
The steamship St. Louis, with a broken rudder, anchored off Sandy Hook near dawn while moving slowly under improvised steering. About a thousand passengers are aboard, and there is no danger reported to the vessel or its travelers.
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