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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1910
Page
1
In a historical note, James Kx Vardaman may succeed the late Senator A J McLaurin amid tense ties with the Kaiser. Relations have soured since a royal marriage, with the Kaiser avoiding visits to Meiningen, and Greiz and Meiningen becoming the only neglected German capitals.
A Missouri program at the university offers practical and scientific farming instruction. The curriculum covers stock raising, crop management, and farm techniques aimed at improving agricultural productivity for local farmers and students.
Jackson Mississippi January 4 former Gov James K Vardaman seen as likely to win the vacant Senate seat after Sen A J McLaurin death Gov Noel called a special session to decide Bowers and Byrd named as rivals Vardaman reputed to command influence in the General Assembly and may control the vote in the body
Columbia Missouri January 4 practical and scientific farming and stock raising commence today at the University of Missouri. A new agricultural building with over a acre of floor space hosts hundreds of students ages sixteen to sixty. A railroad scholarship funds one student from each pass through county. The college boasts the world’s largest dairy herd and top live stock judging score in 1907. Experiments raise corn yields by 20 to 45 bushels and wheat by 15 bushels in Southwest Missouri.
In Berlin the Grand Duke Wilhelm Ernst of Saxe Weimar married Princess Feodora daughter of Duke George of Saxe Meiningen in a ceremony attended by the Kaiser and many royal leaders. The match, long a point of contention with Duke George, signals a possible reconciliation as the duke defends his consort’s honor.
The forty sixth General Assembly resumes after recess with Gov. Deneen urging primary bills and twenty three other topics. Early signs suggest a cooperative body ready to carry out the governor’s recommendations, though some zeal may test resolve.
A dark slender airship shaped like a sausage, white in color, was seen over Worcester at express-train speed this morning and disappeared toward British Columbia.
Wilmington exhibitors showcase hens and their husbands and many breeds of poultry and pigeons at the Diamond State Poultry and Pet Stock association annual show in Delaware.
Representatives from twenty universities gather in Madison for the annual association of American universities meeting. Noted speakers include Dr. A Lawrence Lowell Harvard University President Woodrow Wilson Princeton University President H S Pritchett Carnegie foundation David Starr Jordan Stanford University G Stanley Hall Yale University with sessions concluding tomorrow.
Democratic members of the legislature meet in Annapolis to discuss the speakership and other organizational matters for the new session. Republicans hold a hopeless minority in the upcoming legislature.
Col S W Brookhart, inspector of small arms practice for the Iowa National Guard, warns that a Republican faction should not nominate against Governor Carroll. He also signals a possible run against Rep Kennedy in Iowa's First District, saying he may announce after the next court term.
Washington reports President Taft plans to curb gambling in foodstuffs and grain futures with proposed laws to bar gambling via the mails and possible commissions to investigate high food prices. The Cook Peary polar verdict and Dixie as national song spark further contests in national life.
A winter milestone marks the first lighthouse on Alaska s southern coast over 2000 miles long with Cape Hinchinbrook near Prince William Sound as the initial beacon. Additional lights and fog signals are planned, including at Cape St. Elias, to aid steamers delayed by fog and reefs.
An expert study identifies high quality pulp wood in Alaska's Sushima basin. Timber species include poplar cottonwood and spruce but lumber value is limited. The vast 3.5 million acre area offers grazing and farming land with tame grass and sparse undergrowth, awaiting a feasible pulp market and water transport to unlock development potential.
Chicago market report lists hogs Estimated receipts 25000 official yesterday 27795 shipped 631. left over 5565. Cattle Estimated 9000 with beef cattle 415 to 785. cows 210 to 660. Texas steers 400 to 450. stockers 300 to 525. Western cattle 40 to 620. Sheep Estimated 15000 native 375 to 600 Western 375 to 600 yearlings 60 to 800 lambs 600 to 875 Western lamb 600 to 875. Closing market slow 5 lower. bulk 835 to 865. light 810 to 850. mixed packers 815 to 855. heavy ship grades 825 to 860. Sheep steady.
John A. Babcock reports the North American Live Stock Commission Company operating at the U S S Stock Yards in Chicago. The firm binds buyers and sellers in livestock trade and handles commission services.
Mrs. Claire Van Leoy a noted cartoonist will appear as the third number on the West Chester lecture course at the M. E. church on Wednesday night January 5. The event is expected to draw a large attendance as her performance is anticipated to be highly attractive.
The local bar and county officers presented Capt. J. B. Teller, who leaves the county clerk's office, with a gold headed cane as a New Year gift. The gift signifies the goodwill of many people and will be prized by the Captain.
James Harley in Oklahoma recalls Todd Stuart with a shipment of five genuine Oklahoma Jack Rabbits. Harley enjoyed bagging them and states the rabbits eat first rate. The Jack Rabbit is described as distinctly western alongside the cowboy and bucking broncho.
Clifford Thorne travels to Washington for the final oral argument before the Interstate Commerce Commission. He represents the Corn Belt Meat Producers' association in the livestock freight rate dispute with major railroads. Attys General Byers and H C Wallace accompany him. Byers will also appear for the State Railway Commission which has intervened.
A frail mother urges her daughter to resist a moral trial while a crisis test looms. The scene unfolds with a warning that yielding could seal a fate, as the mother emphasizes support and the daughter contemplates a costly gown. Success Magazine frames the moment as a pivotal life choice.
In La Roche theater the five act La Tour de Nesle and one act La Soeur de Jacrisse were advertised but the drama was disposed of and the comedian missing. The manager tricked the audience by claiming the curtain was forgotten after an overture sequence and a final bow announcing the just acted farce.
The George H. Paul Company held its annual meeting at 2 PM in this city to elect directors for the coming year and declare dividends on preferred and common stock. Preferred stock yielded 25 percent on 25000 dollars and 12 and two thirds on 23000 dollars. a possible additional looked toward on the 225000 dollars of common stock. New officers include Geo H Paul President and Manager and W J Southwell Vice President. The firm reported selling about 60000 acres of Gulf Coast land at roughly 36 dollars per acre, totaling around 2340000 dollars, with about 75 percent of buyers becoming settlers. The company plans continued development of 1500 acres and will maintain a strong local office. John H Shary of Omaha will supervise colonization, Ralph Shannon will serve as advertising manager and secretary to Shary, and Harry Montgomery will handle excursions as train manager. The Journal notes no major office transfers beyond these changes and affirms continued local operation.
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