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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1911

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Japanese anarchists condemned to death in secret trial

D Kotoku aged 68 his wife and twenty three others labeled anarchists were sentenced to death in a secret Tokyo trial. They were accused of conspiring to kill the emperor and imperial family. Two other men were released. The case, kept secret for months, stirred sensational reaction abroad.

Tokyo Japan D. Kotoku Emperor Apress Imprial Wa Re Sayey Otoku San Francisco Behi Shimbun Empire America Kotoku Supreme Court

Firemen Save 155 Children in Infirmary Blaze

In Inghamton New York January 19 a fire confined to the basement of the Quehanna Valley Home dormitory boiler room threatened 155 inmates. Firemen and attendants carried many children unconscious to safety before physicians arrived from the city. No fatalities reported as flames were checked.

Inghamton N. Y Quehanna Valley

Ships Frozen in Ice Lock Meadow Cove Vessels

Four ships became trapped in Meadow Cove near Bay of Islands N F during a severe cold snap and will remain frozen for months. Thousands of dollars in fish gear were lost when the ice broke and sank into the water. Infield Massachusetts reports a large male deer killed by an eagle at Quabbin Lake witnessed by several farmers who did not intervene due to protected status and rules. The game warden found the eagle still preying as the deer lay dead.

Bay of Islands N. F Meadow Cove Anly Infield Mags Quabbin Lake Cass

Cook Wants Records Return of Polar Notebook From Copenhagen

Copenhagen returns polar notebook pages after University committee grants request initiated by Dr. Frederick A. via Walter Lonsdale. Key pages photographed and to be withheld.

Plarer Copenhagen Spenhagen Univer Frederick A Walter Lonsdale

John W. Kern Chosen as U.S. Senator on Indiana Ballot

John W. Kern is selected as United States Senator by a joint ballot in Indiana. The process confirms Kern’s election amid the state’s political alignment with the Democratic Party. The move consolidates Kern's Senate tenure and signals Indiana’s commitment to his policies.

Indiana

Ely Lands On Warship Flight From Shore To Cruiser

Eugene B. Ely flew twelve miles from Selfridge field to the Pennsylvania in San Francisco bay, landed on the cruiser, turned and launched again to fly back. The maneuver took one hour and a half, with most time spent aboard preparing for the return. Ely, Curtiss school aviator, departed from Selfridge field as the Thirtieth infantry camped for the event.

San Francisco Eugene B. Ely Pennsylvania San Francisco Bay Ely Selfridge Field

Markets Record Steady Hogs Cattle Sheep Lodging Prices Across Regions

Chicago live stock reports show hog receipts at 30,000 with mixed quotes from $7.70 to $8.10 for heavy to good pigs. Cattle receipts 21,000 with steers $6.40 to $7.00 and cows $4.35 to $4.85. calves up to $9.75. Sheep receipts 25,000 with lambs $6.40 to $6.60 and yearlings $4.40 to $5.85. Omaha cattle $5.00 to $6.50, hogs $7.70 to $7.90. East Buffalo and Dunning & Stevens report steady to lower bids and varied car counts.

Omaha Texas East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live Stock Commission N. Y

New York City Imports Vast Amount of Precious Stones

The New York market for precious stones remains brisk with imports totaling about 3.5 million dollars monthly. Dealers report steady demand and no signs of downturn in trade.

New York City

Mackenzie Daughter to Wed Comte De Lesseps in London

Sir William Mackenzie president of the Canadian Northern railway sails from New York with Lady Mackenzie and Grace Mackenzie to London for the January 25 marriage to Comte Jacques De Lesseps. The betrothal followed their aviation week romance in Montreal and a flight with the count.

New York Sir William Mackenzie Canadian Northern Railway Lusitania Lady Mackenzie Grace Mackenzie Joseph London Miss Mackenzie Comte Jacques de Lesseps Montreal Belmont Park

Old Inventor Dead

Albany confirms the death of Peter K. Daderick a longtime inventor and manufacturer of hay presses who died in Daytona Florida. Born February 1 1833 in Columbia County New York he held about 800 patents mostly in agricultural machinery and his hay press designs inspired global copies.

Albany Peter K. Daderick Daytona Fla Columbia County New York Daderick

Mad dogs shot after rampage in Passaic streets

A black mongrel ran through Passaic New Jersey biting about twenty people before Policeman Owen Cunningham shot it at Passaic and Ninth streets. Victims included Karl Reng who sought care in New York, and Florence Stenoski a ten year old girl whose left leg was torn and thigh scratched.

Passaic N. J Owen Cunningham Ninth Streets Karl Reng New York Pasteur Institute Florence Stenesoski Passaic Street

Lippitt Succeeds Aldrich in Senate Election

Providence R I January 19 Henry F Lippitt a Republican was elected United States senator to succeed Nelson W Aldrich amid political maneuvering in Rhode Island.

Lippitt Aldrich Providence R. J Henry F. Lippitt United States Nelson W. Aldrich

Kern 15 Elected Indiana Senator in 1909

In a joint convention of the Indiana Senate and House John W. Kern was declared elected to the United States Senate. He thanked the legislature, praised Beveridge, and pledged to place country above party if necessary while serving as the successor to the retiring senator.

Indianapolis Bhig Senate House Ise John W. Kern United States Senate Gov Marshall Kern Indiana Beveridge

Lodge Re-Elected by Massachusetts Legislature

Senator Henry Cabot Lodge was re-elected by the Massachusetts legislature on the fourth ballot in Boston on January 1 percent.

Senator Lodge Boston Mass Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts

Weather Across Regions Reports Clear Skies Then Cloudy Outlook

Latest observations from the Weather Bureau show numerous cities with clear conditions including New York Atlantic City and Buffalo while St Louis and Philadelphia report cloudy skies. Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin expect cloudy and colder conditions with unsettled weather and north winds likely continuing into tomorrow.

Weather Bureau Washington Temp. Weather New York Atlantic City Buffalo St. Louis New Orleans Philadelphia Illinois Indiana Ywisconsin

Arson Case Trial Briefly Shocks Wheeling Court

Judge Jordan bars all women from the courtroom during the Schenk arsenic case trial. Laura Farnsworth Schenk collapses in court as physicians attend, while a fainting man and a dramatic defense claim prompt a citywide probe of doctors and druggists regarding poisons.

Jordan Wheeling W. Va Laura Farnsworth Schenk Lewis S. Jordan Court House J. J. P O'Brien

Denby Named to Canada Border Disputes Commission

Representative Denby of Detroit is appointed as the American member on a six person commission created by the U S Canada treaty to settle disputes over joint boundary water use. The commission will have three Americans and three Canadians, with Denby the first American chosen after his defeat in November.

Washington Denby Detroit United States Canada

French Birdman Wins Bride During Airplane Flight

A French aviator known for birdlike stunts marries his partner aboard an aircraft amid a publicity flight. The ceremony reportedly took place midair with friends and crew witnessing the nuptials. The bride and groom celebrated upon landing.

Lang Loses Fight in First Round Stop Curran Wins

London January 19 Bill Lang the Australian and naval sub officer Curran started a twenty round heavyweight title fight at Olympia but did not finish the first round Lang drove Curran to the ropes and Curran fell to one knee Lang struck him while down and the referee ruled Curran winner.

London Bill Lang Curran Olympia Lang Lange

How to Hang Out Washing in Freezing Weather

A practical guide to saving garments and handkerchiefs by using a long line in the laundry. Pin items on the line, carry the line to the yard to hang on hooks, then bring it back to remove clothespins once dry.

Markets report Chicago Jan 19 1911 hog cattle and sheep prices

Estimated receipts hogs 24000 official 27050 yesterday 4195 shipments 4195 left over 3420 cattle 9000 sheep 15000 market steady to lower by grade despite strong tone. Beves 4.80 7.00 cows 2.69 6.40 Texas steers 4.20 5.40 stockers 3.85 5.90 Western cattle 4.69 6.00 native sheep 2.60 4.60 western sheep 2.75 4.60 lambs 4.75 6.50 closing steady at early prices mixed packers 7.85 8.10 rough 7.80 7.90 etc. Grain prices also listed with Chicago close.

Chicago S Texas

Washington City Market Prices Note

Prevailing prices show SOP and various commodities listed with per unit costs. Items include straw per load at 12 dollars, flour per sack around 1.60, bran per hundred at 1.35, shorts per hundred at 1.50, corn meal 10 percent sack at 0.08, and buckwheat 10 pound sack at 0. See odd OCR spellings and formatting.

Washington City Deka Kenny Elas Mineveer ROR Sc. Cae

Gonsign Your Livestock Direct 10 John A. Babcock

U S Yards Chicago Illinois rooms 27 25 main floor exchange promote direct consignments of livestock with commission merchants John A Babcock listed as contact.

John A U. S. Yards Chicago

Bickford Arrested Over State Funds Misuse in North Dakota

The former state treasurer of North Dakota, Luther Bickford, was arrested on a warrant alleging misapplication of 74000 and later a second warrant accusing 400 of state funds. He came from the senate balcony after consultations with friends, as Gunder Olson, who defeated him, prepares to assume the office.

Bismarck N. D Reiring North Do Luther Bickford Senate Hickford Banka Aso Bowbella New Orete North Dakota Wiene Bickford Gunder Olson Stalwart

Dying Man Breaks Silence After Fifty Years

Philip Burkhardt aged 9 is reported to have asked to see his children before dying of heart failure. Relatives say his insanity, lasting over fifty years, stemmed from fear of witches and he never left his home at night. Physicians were puzzled by the long silence.

Nglish Ind Philip ‘Burk Sais Burkhardt

Beveridge to Speak at Michigan Republican Convention

Senator Albert J. Beveridge of Indiana accepted an invitation to address the Republican state convention to be held at Saginaw on March 2. W F Knox announced the speaker after efforts by the state committee to secure a nationally known figure.

Sault Ste. Marie Mich W. FP. Knox Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Saginaw Tal Committee Beveridge

Newspaper Man Stricken In Elizabeth After Chocolate

John J. Hill a local newspaper man and athlete fell ill at his home in Elizabeth New Jersey on June 3 after drinking chocolate at a restaurant A physician diagnosed ptomaine poisoning His brother Hall was also affected Both are bedbound and in pain awaiting further treatment

Elizabeth N. J John J. Hill A Hall

Valet In Paris Accused Of Jewelry Theft

Paris, Jan. 19. Thomas Brown of Philadelphia reported his former valet robbed him and fled after stealing a ring valued at 10,000 francs from Rue de La Paix jeweler. The missing stone is said to have been replaced as the valet left town. Mr Brown later sent the details to his ex-valet.

Paris Thomas ‘Brown Philadelphia Rue de la Paix Bronvon

How to Whiten Teeth Using Lemon Peels and Towels

Learn a DIY lemon peel whitening method using kitchen scraps and towels. The guide outlines safety concerns and practical steps for a quick, natural brightening approach.

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Binghampton Issels Cook Wants Records U. S. Senator Perth Interstate Commerce Board Judson Clements Georgia Congress Harrison Count DE Lesseps Aviator P. K. Daderick Daytona, Fla Mrs, Schenk U. S Plalee Winder American Press Association Grain Market Beach-Wickham Grain Company Ilinois Bae Com Eas Slyax Ees Reister & Son C. L. Bickford Mr. Bickford Valet Thomas Brown
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