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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1909

Page

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Taft Returns to Washington After Champlain Centenary

President Taft concludes the Lake Champlain tercentenary in Burlington and departs for Washington to tackle tariff conference talks with House and Senate leaders. The Vermont event echoed New York programs with messages of peace from France Britain and Canada and a notable Indian pageant.

Vermont New York Burlington Taft Lake Champlain Washington House Senate France Great Britain Canada United States America M. Jusserand Bryce Hughes Prouty Lemieux England Lake Champlain Yacht Club City Hall Park Fifth United States Infantry Plattsburg Barracks Governor General's Foot Guards Ottawa

Snell Will Trial Opens with Insanity Challenge

Opening statements in the Snell will trial focus on Colonel Thomas Snell allegedly lacking capacity. Richard Snell seeks to break the will citing $209,000 in worthless securities accumulated late in the testator’s life as key evidence. Judge Philbrick ordered daily sessions at 8:30 a.m. to expedite the proceeding.

Clinton Snell Will Richard Snell Thomas Snell Philbrick

Women Raid Kansas Joints in West Mineral Mass Protest

Fifty six women arrested at West Mineral Pittsburg Kansas on charges of disturbing the peace after raids on illicit saloons. The women mostly Austrians or foreigners held a mass meeting then marched to the joints and wrecked four of them.

Pittsburg Kan West Mineral

Miss Gingles Restes Case Shows Discrepancies in Tale

Chicago July 9 The defense in Ella Gingles trial closed amid strong evidence for and against the lacemaker The day featured exchanges between her lawyer P H ODonnell and Detective Captain OBrien over alleged underhanded moves The police and nurses testimony revealed glaring inconsistencies in her stories A new sensation was teased in Agnes May Barrette case as she cried when told justice would be done Also John Worth Kern visited State's Attorney Wayman to discuss a civil matter linked to Thomas Taggart

Chicago Ella Gingles P. H. O'Donnell O’brien Detective Bureau Wellington Hotel Frances Willard Hospital Miss Gingles Wellington Agnes May Barrette Miss Barrette B. J. Short John Worth Kern Wayman

Corn Condition Is High in July 1908 Report

The federal crop report shows corn at 9.8 percent of normal on July 1, up seven points from last year. Wheat and other grains also readjusted. corn planted at 109,006,000 acres.

Federal Bureau Washington Department of Agriculture

Druggists Elect Officers in Iowa Pharmaceutical Association

The Iowa Pharmaceutical association elected officers for the 1910 meeting in Des Moines. Frank B. Clark of Ottumwa was chosen president. Vice presidents include Miss Iola Cooper Red Oak H T Fish Mediapolis and J G Stanley Dexter. J M Lindley Winfield is secretary and J B Webb Dewitt treasurer.

Frank B. Clark Ottumwa Iowa Pharmaceutical Association Iola Cooper Red Oak H. T. Fish Mediapolis J. G. Stanley Dexter J. M. Lindley Winfield J. B. Webb Dewitt Des Moines

Murderer Tries Suicide While In Custody

Corporal Lisle Crabtree, accused of fatally shooting Captain John Raymond at Fort Des Moines, attempted to kill himself by banging his head against cell bars. Guard interrupted his act. he is shackled and watched by two troopers. Crabtree plans to plead not guilty with insanity as his defense.

Crabtree Des Moines Lisle Crabtree John Raymond Fort Des Moines

Moon law saving clause not effective for saloon limits

Des Moines reports that saloon permits issued since April 15 are void under the Moon law despite Governor Carroll approving a limit of one saloon per 1000 population. Attorney General Byers denounces evasions as rot and says many city officials acted to evade the law by pre July 4 permits. The saving clause applies only to certain saloons, not all opened since April 15.

Syers Des Moines Carroll Iowa Byers Mississippi River

Resolutions of Consent Held April Fifteenth

The text notes resolutions of consent were held on April 15 rather than those granting permission to do business between enactment and the act's effective date of July 4.

Iowa girl sails to Japan for kindergarten work

Miss Lucile Willson of Mason City Iowa received a three year contract to teach in Japan with a salary of 160 dollars per month and a summer vacation. She plans to finish studies in Cedar Falls and sail in August 1910. The agreement bans visiting the United States during the three year term. She may visit England China India or other countries except her homeland.

Mason City Lucile Willson State Normal Japan Cedar Falls England China India

Boy Disappears in Harlan After Afternoon Field Trip

In Harlan Iowa a 15 year old boy John Gruenebaun disappeared Wednesday afternoon after being sent to the field by guardian Ben Zimmerman to cut weeds with a scythe. A boy matching his description bought a ticket for Atlantic but did not arrive there raising fears of harm.

Harlan Shelby County John Gruenebaun Ben Zimmerman Atlantic

Railroad Board Seeks New Laws to Remove Grade Crossings

Des Moines July 9. The Iowa railroad commission asks for new legislation to expand its powers and allow it to order overhead or undergrade crossings, arguing Supreme Court decisions hinder efforts to eliminate dangerous grade crossings in its annual report to the governor.

Railroad Board Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court State Railroad Commission

Acres Inundated as Rivers Rise Near Keokuk

The Mississippi and Des Moines rivers continue to rise flooding several thousand acres of fertile farmland in Clark County Missouri. Rail traffic remains demoralized as floodwaters disrupt transportation and commerce in the area near Keokuk Iowa.

Keokuk Keokuk, Ja Mississippi Des Moines Clark County Missouri

Byers Dies in London Hospital

Des Moines reports the death of Lawrence M. Byers in a London hospital after surgery for an ulcerated tooth. He was a faculty member at the State University of Iowa and the son of Major S. H. M. Byers.

Byers London Hospital Des Moines Lawrence M. Byers London State University of Iowa S. H. M. Byers

Exercise Benefits for Health and Wellbeing

Guidelines describe exercise as boosting circulation and tissue changes, aiding waste elimination, strengthening muscles, improving digestive function, and clearing the brain to enhance productivity and performance. Emphasis is on using activity to improve overall health and efficiency.

Crisis near in Persia as Shah seeks refuge in legation

London reports the shah prepares to seek refuge in a foreign legation if his troops fail to stop the nationalist advance. A Teheran dispatch notes restored confidence after news of a Russian landing at Enzeli, raising hope the Teheran invasion plan may be halted.

Shah London Teheran Enzeli

Severe Hailstorms in Russian Provinces Cause Heavy Loss

Hailstorms of unusual severity sweep Saratov Paviograd and Yekaterinohar resulting in the deaths of many peasants and large numbers of horses and cattle. Vast fields are devastated with losses estimated in the millions.

St. Petersburg Saratov Paviograd Yekaterinohar

Brandenburg Out on Bail in Cabanne Abduction Case

Brandenburg the author accused of entic ing away James S. Cabanne III was released from jail in St. Louis on a $1,000 bond after July 9.

Brandenburg St. Louis Broughton Brandenburg James S. Cabanne III

Chicago Hog and Cattle Prices and Receipts Report

Market update from Chicago on July 4 to July 9, 1909 shows estimated receipts of 16 000 hogs and 38 000 sheep with various price ranges for light mixed and heavy hogs and cattle. Officials note steady trends and higher day by day movement with multiple grades and regional references in quotes from Beach-Wickham Grain Company.

Senate Passes Tariff Measure in Long Senate Session

The tariff bill passed the Senate 45 to 34 after a day of continuous debate. McEnery of Louisiana was the lone Democrat voting aye. Amendments exempt tobacco in the hand from tax and place a countervailing duty on crude oil from certain countries. House action expected soon with scheduled daily sessions leading to a conference.

Cummins Dolliver Burkett Brown Beveridge Bristow Clapp Crawford LaFollette Nelson Washington Senate Beveridge Ind Kaa Brown Neb Minn S. D Cumming Wis McEnery House Bradley Curtis Kan Internal Revenue United States Finance Committee Dalsell Rules Committee Payne N. Y

Suffragists Heard by Home Secretary in London

Mrs Despard led a deputation of eight suffragists in a direct appeal to the king. Home Secretary Gladstone granted a courteous audience and read their petition, expressing sympathy and hoping the issue would be resolved. He, however, said he could not commit the government and promised to forward the petition to the king.

Home Secretary London Gladstone

Engines Aid to Harvesters in Muddy Weather

Farmers in featrice Nebraska equip harvesters with small gas engine attached to the gear to power the cutting mechanism in muddy weather. The engine powered truck uses wide wooden wheels to traverse soft fields, relieving horses from extra work during harvest.

Featrice Neb

Martial law guards Dominion mines in Cape Breton

Martial law prevails in the southern Cape Breton coal fields as troops guard the Dominion company collieries. An attempt will be made to operate the mines under military protection.

Dominion Glace Bay C. B Cape Breton Dominion Company

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