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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1910

Page

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Lands Regained by Taft Under New Validation Act

President Taft affirms withdrawals totaling 35,073,164 acres of coal land across Washington Arizona Utah Colorado North and South Dakota under the recent executive validation act. New withdrawals include 20,688,469 acres in North and South Dakota. remaining 14,574,695 acres were lands withdrawn previously but deemed doubtful titles.

Beverly Mass Taft Congress Washington Arizona Utah Colorado North South Dakota Geological Survey Ballinger New North Dakota

Jilted lover kills two in New Bedford street shooting

Manuel Rose Montero shot and killed Mrs. Senna Lopes and wounded her daughter Miss Matilda Gomes as they walked to work at a cordage mill. The suspect, wounded in the head, was captured in east Taunton after the attack and is hospitalized. Both victims were taken to Emergency hospital with serious injuries.

New Bedford Mass Manuel Rose Montero East Taunton Senna Lopes Matilda Gomes Montero Miss Gomes Water Street Mrs. Lopes

Treasury funds rise as customs receipts hit record level

Treasury receipts from customs sources in the fiscal year 1910 ended June 30 reached 235,045,800 dollars, smashing earlier records. The Payne Aldrich tariff law, in effect ten months, helped raise revenues by 38,006,000 dollars above the prior year.

Washington Treasury

Fire causes $25,000 loss at Shortle department store

A blaze at Shortle department store in Tipton Indiana began in the grocery department and spread greasy smoke that damaged two floors. The damage is placed at $25,000 with $30,000 insurance on the stock. Building owned by Ed Holmes.

Tipton Ind Shortle Ed Holmes

New York Congressman Sereno E Payne Seeks Re election

Sereno E Payne a New York congressman announces his candidacy for re election outlining his legislative achievements and plans for the next term. He emphasizes national security economic policy and support for veterans.

Payne to Enter Toga Race

Representative Serena E. Payne, chair of the house ways and means committee, announces his candidacy for re election to Congress. He says he will actively campaign in New York and beyond, with tariff policy and good congressional work as the main issues, expected to overshadow state concerns.

Auburn N. Y Serena E. Payne House Ways and Means Committee Congress

Frantic Woman's Deed Ends in Tragedy at Home

Chicago July 8 Mrs Emma Mullain a 24 year old woman shot her husband at the door of their home then killed her three year old daughter Annabella in the bedroom before swallowing carbolic acid and dying soon after. The two men and the child were rushed to St Elizabeth's hospital in a dying condition. Police believe jealousy drove the act and she left notes including a request to be buried with her daughter.

Chicago Emma Mullan Kedzie Avenue Annabella St. Elizabeth's Hospital

Wattersons Victim Better In Kingston Hearing

Ewing Watterson, son of Louisville editor Col Henry Watterson, arraigned in Saugerties on first degree assault. He waived examination to await grand jury as likely to be declared sane and committed to mental hospital. Michael J Martin, shot by Watterson at his saloon on July 1, recovering from three wounds.

Kingston N. Y

Parliament panel backs bigger civil list for King George V

London July 8 The select committee to consider the civil list for King George V recommends an annual provision of 3 170 000 dollars for the royal family's maintenance an increase of 65 000 dollars from the last reign.

London Select Committee of Parliament George V

Bride Seeks 16000 Alimony in Hoosier Divorce Case

Mrs William Horsely of Terre Haute files for divorce from former Sheriff William Horsely known as Big Bill after a brief two week marriage. She seeks 16000 dollars alimony amid dispute over the couple’s Chicago home arrival and the arrest of Horsely’s longtime housekeeper.

Big Bill” Horsely Terre Haute Ind William Horsely Sheriff Horsely Big Bill Horsely Chicago

Weather Snapshot From Washington Observations

Latest United States Weather Bureau observations list New York 72 cloudy Albany 76 cloudy Atlantic City 70 rain Boston 76 clear Buffalo 70 clear Chicago 76 clear New Orleans 82 clear St Louis 88 clear Washington 78 cloudy Philadelphia 74 rain. Illinois and Indiana forecast shows probable showers today and tomorrow with variable winds.

New York Albany Atlantic City Boston Buffalo Chicago New Orleans St. Lowis Washington Philadelphia

Mrs Richard H Savage Dies at 47 in New York

Mrs Richard Henry Savage widow of Col Richard Henry Savage and a writer died suddenly at her New York home from heart trouble. She was 47. She married Lt Richard Henry Savage at the German legation in Washington on Jan 2 1875. he died Oct 11 1903. She will be buried at West Point beside her husband.

New York Richard Henry Savage

Baseball Results: National and American League Standings

National and American League outcomes summarized with game results and current standings. Highlights include wins, losses, and leading teams across both leagues, reflecting season performance and positional gaps.

Baseball Scores From Philadelphia Chicago Boston and New York

Baseball action listed with game results including Brook vs Moren and Dooin in eleven innings. Cincinnati and Chicago battled to a 4–0 and 0–0 tie in separate games. New York defeated Boston 5–4 with Crandall Drucke Meyers and teammates contributing big hits.

W. L. Pet Phil Brook Pitts St. L Ciny Bos Philadelphia R. H. Brooklyn Rucker Bergen Moren Dooin R. H. B. Brook Pal Barger Erwin MecQuillen Foxen Jacklitch New York Dickson Ames Raymond Sehler Ferguson Raridou Chicago Cincinnati Burns Mclean Cole Archer Boston Roger Sence Ofwohohoo Crandall Drucke Meyers Frock Evans Curtis Graham R. HE

Tarehumare Indians Starve in Mexican Sierra Madera

The state department is urged to supply food to several thousand Tarehumare Indians in the Sierra Madre range to prevent famine. Crop failure has left the community in a serious starvation situation and appeals have been made for aid.

Chihuhua Mex State Department Sierra Madrez

Helen Kelly Gould Ties Knot With Ralph Thomas

New York July 8 The World reports reliable information that Mrs Helen Kelly Gould who divorced Frank J Gould in May 1909 will marry Ralph Thomas a nephew of Washington Thomas president of the American Sugar Refining company

New York the World Helen Kelly Gould Frank J. Gould Ralph Thomas Washington Thomas American Sugar Refining Company

Market Summary Chicago July 8 1910

Estimated receipts 18000 hogs left yesterday 4494. Market notes show lower prices for light hogs 9.15 to 9.35. mixed packers 5.95 to 9.30. heavy shipping grades 8.50 to 9.15. rough 8.50 to 8.85. Cattle 2000 steady. sheep 12000 weak prospects steady.

Erage Texas

Shipping Prices and Livestock Rates Noted

Fragmentary OCR lists heavy shipping costs from 9 20 to 9 50, rough rates 8 50 to 8 80, cattle, sheep, and stealy stock at 25 lower. Details unclear but indicates market quotations or freight charges and livestock pricing.

Furnished by Beach-Wickham Grain Company Rates

Commodity price list from Beach-Wickham Grain Company Chicago shows oats hay flour bran shorts corn meal and butter pricing. Produce and poultry quotations listed by Reister and Son along with consignment note for live stock to John A. Babcock at U. S. Yards Chicago Illinois.

Beach-Wickham Grain Company Chicago Foad Keene Ene John A. Babcock Commission U. S. Yards Illinois

Unclear Sports Box Scores and Names From Archival Clip

Fragmentary basketball score lines and player surnames appear, listing teams such as Washington Philadelphia New York Boston and players Coombs Donohue Gray Street Mattern Karger Carrigan Madden Vaughan Kill Sweeney Walsh. The text mixes abbreviations and uneven numbers, offering minimal coherent narrative.

New York Boston Mattern Karger Carrigan Madden Vaughan Kill Sweeney Walsh

Hog and cattle market report with mixed prices

The report shows hog receipts today about 17000 with yesterday’s official 14498 and shipments 5017. Estimated receipts tomorrow 10000 while cattle and sheep trade details include beef and veal ranges and steady to lower sheep prices across native and western stockers.

Incomplete Scoreboard From Regional Games

A fragmented box score lists several basketball results with city pairings and scores. Notable lines include Kansas City over Minneapolis 6 to 2 and Toledo over Columbus 5 to 4, plus Louisville trailing Indianapolis 3 to 3 and Milwaukee losing to St Paul 5 to 3, among other second-game entries.

Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Milwaukee St. Paul

Market: Slow and steady at early Bulk

Market report notes a slow steady start with bulk activity light and prices ranging from 85 to 90 cents on 8 85 to 90S and 900 to 9 25 per unit.

Housevelt Assist Senator Beveridge Murder Case

Report notes Housevelt and Porter Charlton connected to the murder of a wife in Como Italy. Investigation details reference assisting Senator A. J. Beveridge’s circle while crime is examined in Europe.

Housevelt A. J. Beveridge

Charlton Trial Opens as Extradition Talks Continue

Porter Charlton, who confessed to murdering his wife in Italy, faces arraignment today in Jersey City court. Italy demands extradition and is preparing a writ, while the state department is expected to refuse unless Italy agrees to future extradition terms. Charlton likely to be freed around August 24 after capture and possible private sanitarium placement.

New York Porter Charlton Italy

Taft Plans Sea Trip to Mount Desert Island aboard Mayflower

Unofficial White House word says President Taft will take a ten day Maine coast voyage starting July 18 aboard the yacht Mayflower. Mrs Taft Miss Helen and Charlie Norton will accompany him with several aides. The trip includes Bar Harbor and a possible stop at Biddeford Pool to pick Mrs Louis Moore, and a daytime exploration of Mount Desert Island.

Beverly Mass Tat Maine Mra Ton Capt. Butt H.D. Taft Bar Harbor Biddeford Pool Louis T. Moore Cincinnati Taft Mount Desert Island

Oak tree coffin for elderly Indiana farmer Cary Fenwick

In Muncie Indiana Cary Fenwick 77 will be buried in a coffin carved from a giant oak tree he watched grow from the farm he settled seventy five years ago The tree in the homestead dooryard was cut down by his sons who are shaping it into the casket for his body

Indiana Muncie Ind Cary Fenwick

Colonel Promised Aid in Hoosier Campaign and Beveridge Support

Col Roosevelt pledged to campaign for Indiana Senator Beveridge with Dudley Foulke and Lucian B. Adams asking his help. Beveridge, allied with Roosevelt, faces strong Republican and Democratic contest as Kern camps for vice president and Taft allies seek to influence the Indiana seat amid tariff and insurgent disputes.

Hoosier Dveter Bay Vartirts A. J. Beveridge Indiana Wii Dudley Foulke Lucian B. T Enator Beveridge Beveridge Tate Congress Roosevelt Heveridge Col. Roosevelt Taft John W. Kern Boston Senator Lodge Lodge Goressman Butler Ames Ofsetta Move Hill Thomas H. Otter Montana Winston Churchill New Hampshire John Bass Robert Bass Congressman Fish Jr James R. Sheffield New York

Boston Herald in Troubles and Receivership

The Boston Herald faces receivership in a case brought by the International Paper Company claiming $9,520 in unpaid news print paper for late 1908 to May of the current year. The paper’s indebtedness is about $2.2 million, including a $1.695 million bond issue. John Norris of New York and Charles F. Weed operate the receivership under Judge Coll.

Boston Coll United States Circuit Court John Norris New York Charles F. Weed Ewes Company Norris American

Shot by Marshal in disturbance response in Indiana

Edinboro July 8 Samual L Cooper was killed by Marshal Gilbert Stafford during a disturbance call. Cooper allegedly had a troubled life and his parents had left home after drug issues.

Edinburo Ind Gilbert Stafford Samual L. Cooper

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pres. Taft Manuel Montero Slayer Sereno E. Payne Payne Watterson Kentucky Matteawan Asylum King George Harding Brooklyn Eagle United States Weather Bureau Richard H. Savage Hous Grain Market Eeeer Reister & Son W. L. Pet Phil Washington- KR Coombs and Donohue Gray and Street American Association Como Scene of Charlton Knox Mayflower Mr. Roosevelt Boston Herald C. F. Weed Edinburg Siain
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