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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1911

Page

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Wife of Michigan Millionaire Supports See Trial

Chicago reports state Evelyn Arthur See’s defense is funded by a wife of a Michigan millionaire seen as a “spiritual sacrifice.” Private detective Bridges says she helped finance the defense and may testify. The trial already features claims about the “Book of Truth” and other cult involvement.

See Chicago Michigan Evelyn Arthur See Stephen H W. Bridges Ypsilanti Mr. Bridges Michiean Lee Struggges Bridges Criminal Court Lhe

Local Showers and Cooler in Midwest Forecast

Indiana sees locally scattered showers and cooler today with easing to fair skies tomorrow. Illinois expects showers, cooler today and fair weather with moderate temperatures tomorrow. Wisconsin remains overcast with possible showers in the south today, then fair and moderate tomorrow.

Indiana

Batch Buys Fine Residence in Cincinnati Suburb

George R. Patch president of the Cincinnati Realty company bought Dal- Vay the suburban mansion of Alexander McDonald for 125000 dollars. Dr Haldane Cleminson was taken to Joliet penitentiary to serve a life sentence after murder conviction. Dr H A Yeager was killed in an automobile crash near Beaver City Nebraska with Mrs Reager and others escaping.

Batch Cincinnati George R. Patch Cincinnati Realty Company M. D. Woodford Dal- Vay Alexander McDonald Standard Oil Cleminson Joliet Chicago Haldane Cleminson Nora Jane Cleminson Joliet Penitentiary Davies Beaver City Neb H. A. Yeager

Akron toll from torrid wave reported as three deaths

Akron records three deaths attributed to a heat wave that has gripped the city since Saturday. In Kiel Germany the Kaiser sailed on the imperial yacht Holengol lern for a trip to Norway.

Akron Kaiser Norway Kiel Holengollern

Prince of Wales to Be Formally Invested July 13

The Prince of Wales will be formally invested with the title on July 13, marking the official transition and ceremony. The event will include traditional rites and royal attendance, showcasing the historic title and its duties.

Taft Sends Centenary Message to Venezuela President Gomez

President Taft expressed cordial friendship and felicitations to President J. Gomez on Venezuela’s centennial independence celebration. The message, conveyed by the U S special embassy, wished prosperity and enduring relations between the two nations. The Caracas celebration marks the anniversary with Thomas C. Danyon representing the United States.

Washington Taft J. ¥. Gomez Venezuela United States Caracas Thomas C. Danyon Bureau of Latin American Affairs State Department

Burton speech highlights Canadian bill support in Senate

Washington July 6 A general Senate plan aims to adjourn by August 1 by shifting to longer daily sessions. Senator Burton delivered a notable defense of the Canadian bill while Senator La Follette prepares for a very long speech possibly spanning three days. Senator Penrose may seek a unanimous vote date on the Canadian bill and Underwood signals House action within two weeks. A Davenport child Rosanne McCosar, ten, died from fireworks burns.

Senator Burton Bill Senator LaFollette Washington Senate Penrose Hasteen LaFollette Cummi Circe Burton Mac Underwood House Spenler Club Wayne Aldfieh Congress Child Des Iowa Davenport Rosanne McCoser

Bowling Green Fire Destroys Major Block

A July 6 blaze in Bowling Green Kentucky leveled much of a business block with losses around 100000 The McCormick office building First Christian Church Bowing Green Times Journal and several smaller structures were burned in the fire with origin undetermined.

Bowling Green McCormick First Christian Church Bow Green Times-Journal Bowling Geooa

Banquet for Mrs Catt Highlights Suffrage Leaders

London July 6 a combined woman suffrage society banquet honored Mrs Carrie Chapman Catt of New York president of the International League of Woman Suffragists. Guests included the duchess of Marlborough the countess of Selborne Miss Ellen Terry and other noted women.

London Woman Suffrage Carrie Chapman Catt of New York International League of Woman Duchess of Marlborough Countess of Selborne Ellen Terry

Diet and aging through mineral deposits in the body

The text explains aging as the hardening of tissues and arteries from mineral matter, mainly phosphate and carbonate of lime, absorbed from food and water. It highlights white bread and hard drinking water as major sources, noting lime in bread and intestinal concretions that may enter the blood and contribute to dry skin and aged appearance.

North Dakota Man Enters Plea Over Canada Reciprocity

A North Dakota man facing charges related to cross border trade enters a plea as part of ongoing legal proceedings. The case centers on issues surrounding Canadian reciprocity and related regulatory disputes. Local officials and the court system are referenced in the action.

Opposition to Reciprocity Plan Shakes Republican Senate

Senator Porter J. McCumber leads opposition to Taft's reciprocity proposal. Beretor Nelson of Minnesota backs McCumber in a spirited debate as progressives and Republicans clash over the president's plan.

Venat R McCumber Isaith Nelson Minnesota Waehioaten Ialy Porter J. McCumber Taft McCumber Beretor Nelson Senate

President Back in White House and Indiana Campaign Shifts

President Taft returns to the White House after a long trip and receives a warm reception in Indiana. Former Vice President Fairbanks pledges Indiana support for Taft in 1912. Marion Republican Club signals Beveridge alignment while Indiana explores La Follette as potential ally for the campaign.

White House Fairbanks Wahington Tati War Union Intihinapolis Tedtompedis Marionlub Roberto Davidson Provident Oof Iin Marion Eli Indiana Marion Club Beveridge Beveridge Wuld Senator LaPollette

Leaky Warships From Speed Trials Halt Seven Destroyers

Seven of Britain's newest torpedo boat destroyers Acorn Alarm Rifle mar Nemesis Lyra Symphe and Laine were damaged by extreme engine vibrations during high speed trials in the English Channel. Rivets failed and watertight compartments leaked, forcing divers to seal seams before docking and repair.

London Great Britain English Channel Acorn Alarm Riflemar Nemesis Lyra

Fight report fragment from Wolgasi bout and nearby actions

Fragmentary note on a boxing match involving Wolgasi and opponents with scattered phrases about San Francisco and York. Mentions include Tachy Meloiliud, McFarland, and Sry yan, with unclear outcomes or locations due to garbled text.

Michie Mor Harvey York England McFarland

Cadets Head for Berlin Under Escort from Kiel

Accompanied by fifteen officers, 451 cadets of the American training corps left Kiel for Berlin to observe German military life and events. General Kimperoe William, who had been at Kiel, departed for Norway aboard the imperial yacht Hohkkencotern, which was escorted by German and Norwegian ships.

Duchess of Manchester Helen Zonccedy Cincinnati George West Thess Manchester Kiel Germany Ameriortittraiiine Eq Cedron Berlin Kimperoe William Norway

Five Bodies Reported After Head On Collision Near Soo Line

A head on collision near the Soo line just south of here left five people dead or seriously injured. Debris and wreckage were scattered as authorities investigated the incident and the river bridge where the crash occurred. Authorities believe the wreck occurred in poor visibility conditions. A piece of amber valued at about 150000 was recovered from a whale killed by the whalers Petrians nearby.

Superior Nemadis River Victoria Petrians

Ice Shortage Hits Cleveland as Heat Records Fall

In Cleveland Ohio July heat pushes temperatures high as the official thermometer hits 95 degrees by 3 p m. The city frantically seeks ice amid shortages as residents endure record warmth.

Cleveland

Judge Carpenter Briefly Sets Trial Date for Armour Packers Case

In Chicago on July 6 Judge A Carpenter presided over the Sherman antitrust case against J Ogden Armour Edward Tilden and other packers who pleaded not guilty by counsel. The defendants did not appear in court but the date for trial was kept for November 20, with a plan they may attend in person in the fall if needed. The hearing lasted about five minutes as government counsel pressed pending questions but the judge and attorneys agreed the defendants would appear later if required.

Chicago J. Ogden Armour Edward Tilden Charge A. Carpenter United States Detriet John Miller George T. Buckingham Ralph Crewa James J. Wilkerson Jedee Carpenter Pierce Butler Provernment Judge Carpenter

Negro fatally shoots police chief in Rockyford

In Rockyford Colorado on July 6 Robert Harris, a Black man, shot and killed Chief A B Craig and mortally wounded Night Marshal Jacob Kipper when officers arrived to arrest him for a disturbance. Harris seized the chief's pistol and opened fire before fleeing. a posse pursued him through the night.

Rockyford Col Robert Harris A. B. Craig Jacob Kipper Harris Searle Harris Chief Craig Marshal Kipper

Prince of Wales Investiture at Carnarvon Castle

London reports the formal investiture of the Prince of Wales on July 18 at Carnarvon Castle Wales. The ceremony will follow Henry V precedents. Queen Mary will attend. The royal party will travel by rail from Holyhead to Griffiths Crossing station then drive to Castle Square for a welcome address by the mayor and corporation.

London Prince of Wales Carnarvon Castle Wales Henry V Queen Mary Irei Holyhead Griffith's Crossing Station Carnarvon

Amelia Barr Injured At Cherry Croft Home

Newbureh N Y July 6 Mrs Amelia Barr aged author of Cherry Croft Cornwell was moving between rooms when she tripped over a rug and fell suffering facial and head wounds eight stitches were needed doctors fear no serious results unless complications arise Dowager Queen Maria Pia Dead In Turin

Newbureh N. Y Amelia Barr Cherry Croft Cornwell Maria Pia Rome Portugal Manuel Turin Margherita Italy

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Cas Evelyn A Doctor Presi Dent Gomez Aspe Blaze Kentucky City Mrs. Catt London Suffrage Societies International League Kayler St. v Alpen Biro Causis North Dakota Wolgasi Farland Neon Burthetorn Aptoway Soo Carpenter Negro Colorado Amelia E. Barr
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