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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1910

Page

4

Deadly Kentucky flood leaves dozens missing in Licking valley

Saylersville and Paintsville search parties flood waters hinder recovery after a cloudburst in the Licking river valley. Dead include Roach Gayhart and Mary Gayhart and others. up to fifty residents unaccounted. Wierman stores swept away. seven dwellings and three schools carried downstream.

Lexington Saylersville Paintsville Licking River Roach Gayhart Willie Gayhart William Conley Mary Gayhart Shepperd Whittaker William Bailey William Wierman John Wierman

Execution Sparks Riot Fear at Paris Guillotine Day

Paris reports a violent pamphlet urging workers and socialists to rally at Lane prison for Lishouf's daybreak execution. Prefect Jepine calls police to guard the site and prevent any assault on the prison or guillotine as public interest and controversy mount.

Paris Geuvre Sociale Lane Lishouf Jepine

White Sox Open New World Class Ball Park

Chicago July 1 The White Sox ball park ready for the dedicatory ceremony with seating for 35000 and the Browns vs White Sox opening game. Notables including May A Busse Gov S Deneen Vice President Sherman and President Comiskey to attend. Generals and troops expected in parade as part of the celebration.

Chicago White Sox Charles A. Comiskey Browns May A. Busse S. Deneen S. Sherman Comiskey Fred D. Grant Grise United States Army Lake Front

Train Start Sparks $150000 Fire Destroys Lime Plant

Fire in Huntington Indiana started by a spark from a Wabash passenger train consumed two kilns a hydrating plant mill copper shop residences and a barn belonging to the Ohio and Western Lime Company causing about 150000 in losses. The blaze spread due to lack of water and inadequate fire equipment as the city fire department arrived but could not save the kilns and plant two miles west of the city.

Huntington Ind Ohio and Western Lime Company Me Company

Jack Gleason Promoter of Jeffries Johnson Battle

Jack Gleason, partner of Tex Rickard, promoted the Jeffries Johnson bout, organizing a high profile boxing event.

Tex Rickard Promo Ters

Roosevelt sees Taft in privacy at Burgess Point camp

President Taft and former President Roosevelt held a private conference at Burgess Point summer camp Beverly Massachusetts. Orders excluded all visitors from the Taft house grounds as the leaders pursued a discreet meeting amid high political interest.

Beverly Cass Taft Roosevelt Burgess Point White House Taft House

Baseball Results: National and American League Outcomes

Summary of recent baseball games across the National and American Leagues with standings updates. Key results include noted victories and losses, with teams positioned in current divisional tables and potential implications for pennant race standings.

National League standings and game results recap

Baseball update with NL and AL standings and recent scores. Key matchups include Pittsburgh and Cincinnati cross games, New York against Brooklyn, Boston versus Philadelphia, and Chicago versus St. Louis. Notable pitchers and lineups cited include Adams Gibson Beebe Rowan McLean Crandell Meyers MecQuillen Moran Ferguson Raridon Pfeffer Cole Richie Ruelbach Arch er Needham Harmon Willis Bresnahan Bailey Ray Allen Killifer Hastelry Walsh Lange Payne Summers Straud Stanage.

National League W. L. Pet W. L. Pet Chi Phils N.Y Pitts Brook Pittsburg R H Adams Gibson Beebe Rowan McLean New York R. H. EB Brooklyn Rucker Bergen Crandell Meyers Boston R. H. EE Philadelphia MecQuillen Moran Evans Curtiss Graham R. HE Moore Moren Jackbach Ferguson Raridon St. Louis Chicago Pfeffer Cole Richie Ruelbach Archer Needham Harmon Willis Bresnahan American League W. L. Pet Phil N. Y Wash Cleveland R. H.E St. Louis Bailey Ray Allen Killifer Young and Hastelry Detroit Togo Oocoms Detroi LHD Ozonh Walsh Lange Payne Summers Straud Stanage

World champions lead opening day of air and wheel events

With stars Oldfield and Huyck pacing the program most first day events feature winged and wheeled crafts. Sunday will see further maneuvers and contests as air and ground crafts vie for speed and skill.

Oldfield Huyck

Wall Street Panic Reported Near Climax in Paris

Paris July 1 The Wall Street panic is thought to have nearly reached its climax here The Burse notes Rio Tinto shares are supported seen as a bull factor The Bank of France weekly statement shows a fall of over 5 million in gold but has no special significance for this season.

Paris Wall Street Burse Rio Tinto New York London Bank of France

Preacher Killed in Auto Crash Near Upper Sandusky

Rev. Kk. FE. Lashley and Ralph Biedler a Fostoria hardware merchant died instantly when their car veered into a ditch after steering gear failure. M. A. Stoneburner and James McConnell were fatally injured. driver lost control.

Upper Sandusky Kk. FE. Lashley Ralph Biedler Fostoria M. A. Stoneburner James McConnell

Powder explosion kills three at Dupont plant

An explosion at the Dupont powder plant in Du Pont Washington killed three men: Thomas Blake foreman from Waukesha Wisconsin George Strouse of St Paul Minnesota and Edward Smith of New Orleans. Mixing house No 2 was destroyed.

Tacoma Wath Dupont Thomas Blake Waukesha Wis George Strouse St. Paul Edward Smith New Orleans

Gov Dickerson to Attend Reno Fight as Preliminaries Feature

Reno July 1 Promoters Richard and Rickard plan a unique preliminaries only event featuring Nevada Governor Dickerson escorted to center ring. The governor will speak on liberty and morality while international boxing figures such as Charlie White Hugh McIntosh and Robert Fitzsimmons arrive. Private seating for dozens of women diversions and privacy booths are arranged in the arena as over fifty divorcees attend July 4 bout preparations.

Reno Nev Richard and Gleason Jeffries Johnson Gov Dickerson Nevada Rickard Glorious Washoe Range Golden Hotel Charlie White New York Thomas Burns Burns Hugh McIntosh Bill Lang Robert Fitzsimmons Vancouver O'Loughlin

Barely Escapes Cell Fire at County Jail

Teeford and Harriet Barnes, an insane inmate awaiting transfer to the Central Asylum, nearly burned to death after lighting a pipe and igniting a bed in the county jail. Another inmate raised the alarm and rescue followed.

Teeford J. Harriet, Barnes Central Asylum For the

George Turner Ex-Senator Represents America at Maque

Former senator George Turner travels from Washington to Maque to represent American interests in a ceremonial or diplomatic capacity. The visit marks ongoing engagement between the United States and Maque amid unspecified discussions or events.

Harvard Defeats Yale in Whale of a Boat Race

New London Conn July 1 Harvard rowed Yale down in three splendid boat races The Crimson swept again as Condition set the pace Yale fought hard but faded in the final mile in the varsity eight oared race Harvard won by four lengths in 20 48 and a fraction.

New London Conn Harvard Yale Crimson Cambridge

Body Found in Kalamazoo River Bank

The body of a Greek man about 25 was found on the Kalamazoo river bank in bushes. The back of his head was crushed, a nearby stone may have been the weapon. No struggle evident. some money in his pocket suggests no robbery. Identity unknown. he wore laboring clothes.

Kalamazoo Mich Kalamazoo River

Sherman to Visit Watson in Rushville

Vice President James 8 Sherman will visit Rushville Indiana for several days to meet with James E Watson. They will discuss the political situation and plan arrangements for an extensive speaking tour starting around September 1.

Rushville Ind James Sherman Watson

Chicago Hogs and Cattle Market Reports July 1 1910

Markets show mixed receipts and prices with hogs selling slow at close and heavy packing goods strong. Cattle and sheep demand remains firm with steady to higher bids, while the Washington City market lists grain and farm product prices and assorted livestock quotes.

Texas

Scores Report From American Association Games

Indianapolis games saw Milwaukee 7 and Indianapolis 9. Kansas City 6 over Louisville 0. St Paul 6 over Toledo 4, with a second St Paul 7 Toledo 5. Minneapolis 2 beat Columbus 3, and a second Minneapolis 0 Columbus 4.

American Association Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City Louisville St. Paul Toledo Stt. Paul Minneapolis

Earl Grey to Stay as Canada Governor General

London declares Earl Grey will retain the post as governor general of Canada until the Duke of Connaught can assume the office. This follows official wording confirming the arrangement during the transition period.

Earl Grey London Canada Duke of Connaught George

Aviation Congress Opens at Hawthorne Speedway

Chicago hosts its first aviation congress at Hawthorne Speedway with displays of birdlike flapping wings and racing cars while motorcycles thunder in the background. Automobile and motorcycle races featured among the events.

Chicago Hawthorne Speedway

Fire grounds three ships near Round Island in smoke

Three steamers the Tionesta Eads and Schiller grounded on Round Island in a heavy smoke from nearby forest fires. Tugs General and Sabin are attempting to free the freighters. The fires hinder navigation in St. Marys river but pose no shore danger.

Saint Ste. Marie Mich Tionesta Eads Schiller Round Island General Sabin Acie St. Mary’s River

Young Woman Sentenced in Betford Theft Case

Grace Warret a 21 year old woman showed no emotion as she was sentenced in Betford Indiana to ten days in jail and a ten dollar fine for stealing a woman's suit from her former employer.

Betford Ind Grace Warret

Motorcycle Victim Leslie Patterson Laid To Rest

Leslie Patterson, killed when he fell from a motorcycle near Five Points, was buried in Fairland after funeral services at Vf. EK church. He had been married three times.

Shelbyville Ind Leslie Patterson Five Points Fairland Vf. EK

Browne Appears at State Capital in Bribery Case

Illinois Representative Lee O'Neil Browne, freed from immediate danger of conviction, posts a $10 000 bond in Springfield for trial on bribery indictments. Robert K. Wilson also posts $10 000. bondsmen are William Ridgely and Frank Weidlocher. Browne hints at self representation if retrial issues arise. a venue change may be sought.

Chicago Lee O'Neil Browne Sangamon County Springfield Robert K. Wilson William Ridgely Ridgely National Bank of Frank Weidlocher Downe W. 8. Forrest Charles B. Erbstein Elbridge Haneey Browne Counsel Scanlan Mr. Forrest Browne McSurely

Weather Outlook for Illinois Indiana Today and Tomorrow

Fair and warm today and tomorrow with higher winds reported. Temperatures rise across Illinois and Indiana as residents prepare for pleasant springlike conditions.

Illinois Indiana

Chicago Grain and Livestock Quotes in Market Totals

Wheat and corn prices mixed across standard grades with No 2 red near 1.00 to 1.12 per bushel and variety notes for hard and spring wheats. Hog, cattle, and sheep receipts and quotes cited, with ranges for choice, prime, and common grades plus live poultry and butter prices. East Buffalo and Omaha markets show dull to steady trends and similar item listings for cattle hogs sheep and calves.

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

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kentucky Ikishouf Jack Gleason Arpe Rogers New York Herald Preacher Merchant Waukesha, Wis Cov. Dickerson Tommy Burns Bob Fitzsimmons George Turner Washington America Maque Grain Market Beach-Wickham Grain Company Washington City Joa Reister & Son Qrotations Cotcago Aviation Congress Colonial Aero Club John A. Babcock Commission U.S. Yards Exch’ge R. E. Wilson Bond
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