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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1911

Page

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Carnegie Talks On Fortification Plan And Peace Message

Andrew Carnegie, addressing New York readers, says fortifying the Panama Canal is defensive not aggressive and essential to world commerce. He cites President Taft’s stance and envisions broader peace treaties with Britain and the United States guiding the move toward a law governed world.

Carnegie Mr. Taft New York Andrew Carnegie Taft Pennsylvania Society Panama Canal Central News of London New Orleans United States Republic Senate Great Britain

Twelve Japs Executed for Conspiracy in Tokyo

Tokyo reports twelve anarchists executed in prison for conspiracy against the throne and the imperial family. Denjiro Kotoku, the alleged ringleader, and his wife were among those put to death. Twenty four condemned. half commuted to life imprisonment.

Tokyo Denjiro Kotoku Kotoku Japan

Beattie Refuses to Resign as U S Attorney

Weekington Jan 25 United States district attorney at New Orleans Chariton B Beattie has refused to resign and has told the department of justice authorities he prefers to be removed. Beattie angered Attorney General Wickersham by remarks to newspapers about customs frauds and a clash with the AG over Sherman anti trust prosecutions. He is expected to be relieved of his duties.

Weekington Wickersham Chariton B. Beattie United States New Orleans Beattie Department of Justice

Culberson Re-Elected in Unanimous Senate Vote

Austin announces Charlies A. Culberson re elected United States senator for a third term by unanimous vote of both houses. Real of Republican party seconded his nomination and BierSchwab also voted for him. Culberson was absent but will address the joint session today.

Austin Tex United States Charlies A. Bulberson House Senate Real Bierschwab Culberson

Masters of Vessels Held Responsible for Smuggling

San Francisco reports unprecedented opium finds on oriental liners. Masters face liability for crew smuggling under revised statutes with fines up to 15,600 dollars. Captain J W Saunders of the Korea is named in the action as responsible. The case rests with the Treasury Secretary in Washington.

San Francisco Cal J. W. Saunders Korea W. D. Hamilton Secretary of the Treasury Washington

Indiana gambling bill targets pool rooms near Chicago and Louisville

Gov Marshall directs a bill to make pool room operation a felony with one to eight years in prison and to bar bets on trials or contests of skill, speed or endurance, across Dearborn Park near Chicago and Jeffersonville across the river from Louisville.

Indianapolis Marshall Illinois Kentucky Dearborn Park Chicago Jeffersonville Louisville

Chicago and Omaha Live Stock Market Report

Market report on hogs cattle sheep and live poultry with receipts and price ranges from Chicago Omaha and East Buffalo. Hogs led with varied grades and prices from 7.40 to 8.15 in Chicago and up to 7.70 in Omaha. cattle and calves ranged widely. sheep showing softer prices. East Buffalo listings include heavy hogs at 8.00 8.10 and lambs at 6.00 6.15 with other classes noted.

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

Martine Nears Election as U S Senator in New Jersey

In a separate legislative ballot James E. Martine fell one vote short of victory with 40 ballots in his favor. James Smith Jr. secured 10 votes and released his supporters. With Smith conceding, Martine's election appeared assured.

Trenton N. J James E. Martine United States James Smith Smith Senate Mr. Martine

Railroad fire at Aberdeen damages station, $100000 loss

The division at a local freight house and passenger station on the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad near Aberdeen burned with losses estimated at $100,000. Fire origin and cause are under inquiry.

Aberdeen Enaavart Pssenger Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul

Author Phillips Dies of Wounds in New York Hospital

Novelist David Graham Phillips died at Bellevue hospital after six gunshot wounds from Fitzhugh Coyle Goldsborough. He endured a day of severe pain and coughing as doctors fought to heal a chest perforation and abdominal injuries. Visitors were limited. Miss Goldsborough arrived to take charge of the body for burial in Washington.

New York David Graham Phillips Fitzhugh Coyle Goldsborough Gramercy Park Bellevue Hospital Phillips Trevert Harrison Phillips Faller George Horace Lorimer Samuel G. Blythem Saturday Evening Post Senator Beveridge Goldsborough Mr. Phillips Joshua Craig Godsborough Washington Publishers’ Publicity Department Miss Goldsborough John Farr, Jr

Taft to Speak on Reciprocity at Ohio Society Banquet

President Taft plans a major address to the Ohio Society of Washington on January 30 focusing on reciprocity and Canada relations. The event honors former President McKinley with his birthday on January 29, and other officials including Knox Wilson Root and Dick will also speak.

Washington Taft Ohio Society of Washington Congress Ohio Society McKinley Buffalo

Ex-County Treasurer Happed Sheri Tashepard Reported in Probe

Former county treasurer Sheri Tashepard linked to a vote probe after a shortage surfaced. Authorities investigate financial irregularities affecting a local election.

Ordemann Wins Handicap Wrestling Match in Detroit

Kenry Ordemann of Minneapolis outlasted Stanislaus Zbyszko of Poland in a 90 minute handicap bout at the Light Guards armory. Ordemann avoided being thrown as the Pole aimed for two falls in a fiercely active match.

Detroit Kenry Ordemann Minneapolis Stanislaus Zbyszko Poland Light Guards Armory Ordemann

Postal Bill Passes House With 255 Million Dollar Aid

The house approved the post office bill carrying about 255 million dollars for the postal service in the new fiscal year starting July 1. The funding exceeds the current year by roughly 4 million dollars. An amendment raises rural carrier pay on standard routes to 1000 dollars annually as part of the bill. The house then addressed the District of Columbia government bill.

Washington Post Office District of Columbia

Markets Report from Chicago January 25 1914 and 1911 Hogs and Livestock

Estimated receipts for hogs and cattle at Chicago from January 25 1914 show centering market with steady to firm tone and ranges for hogs from 7 60 to 7 90 and cattle and sheep in similar steady projections. The 1911 data lists similar figures with expectations of steady to slower opening and varied ranges for hogs cattle and sheep, reflecting typical seasonal fluctuations.

Chicago Ills

Local Market Prices in Washington City Trade Sheet

Prices listed for hay straw flour bran shorts corn meal buckwheat and pork products at Washington City market. Listings show per load per sack per hundred and per tenth sack with figures ranging around one to two dollars for most staples. Registered by REISTER & SON Produce with exchange details and contact lines.

Washington City

Consign Your Live Storage to Babcock Commission Merchant

Notice from U. S. Yards Chicago Illinois Rooms 27-26 Main Floor Exchange directing consignments of live storage to John A. Babcock Commission Merchant with location details.

John A. Babcock U. S. Yards Chicago

Illinois Citizen Critique Sparks Grand Jury Vote Buying Probe

A Vermilion County grand jury inquiry into open vote buying in southern Haots expands as volunteers and witnesses come forward. Foreman Woodyard and Judge Kimbrough push subpoenas, with county officials questioned about subpoenas and security in the grand jury room amid revelations of a $37,000 shortage.

Danville Haots Vermilion County Erand R. B. Kimbrough Isaac Woodyard Ig Ences Woodyard Murray Clark John H. Lewman Hess Clark Creek Deneens Willem B. Sloat Chicago & Eastern Road Jimmy Taft William C. Brown First Ward Frank Ott Foreman Woodyvard Jy Kimbrough John T. Shepard Commard Fred Wittrich Grand Jury Hardy Whitlock

Troops in dire straits near Galeana report

Washington reports about 500 Mexican regulars in trouble near Galeana 180 miles southwest of El Paso after an attack on January 20 by 600 revolutionists. American consul Thomas D Edwards says heavy losses occurred and federals seek reinforcements as border tension rises.

Washington Galeana el Paso Thomas D Edwards Ciudad Juarez State Department

Fifty Years Ago Today Sailed Sloop Brooklyn With Soldiers

The United States sloop of war Brooklyn left Norfolk with 200 soldiers aboard and sealed orders. Mrs Licolu and Robert arrived at Springfield easing the president elect who had wandered the beat home and the railroad Resta. Bose ihe cold and snow, Bob's Boston dress contrasted with his father's awkward rigging.

Brooklyn Norfolk

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