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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1907
Page
1
President of the Pennsylvania Lines testified in Philadelphia in the railroad suit over the 2-cent fare law. He argued the law is unfair and harms the public, would not stimulate travel, and would raise suburban rates while costing the roads millions.
James M'Creama argues the proposed 2-cent passenger fare would not increase traffic and would burden riders. The debate focuses on whether reducing fares boosts overall ridership or harms company revenue, with figures showing passenger share of business and projections of 7 percent earnings from trains under the plan.
Raymond om pleaded insanity as his defense for killing George Mayhan in a cry store last October. A jury found Mayhan sane at the time of the incident, and the slayer will be committed to the state asylum until his reason is restored. Mayhan was allegedly intimate with Mrs Teson.
The White Star liner Adriatic from Cherbourg and Queenstown faced unseasonable conditions in July. After departing Cherbourg on the 3rd it met a storm lasting about fifteen minutes and later, off Sable Island, became tangled in a tropical electrical storm that knocked out its wireless. A torrential rainfall event followed.
Arthur D. Gladden aged 61 a prominent Dimondale farmer killed himself after selling his old farm and failing to buy it back. He offered $1000 more to Henry Zimmerman the purchaser but was refused. He drank carbolic acid in his barn and died before his wife could reach him.
Brussels reports Major Lemair, an eighteen year Kongo veteran, resigns after news of potential cruelty prosecutions. He accuses native soldiers of brigandry, raiding villages, and attacking women while claiming his punishment attempts were overruled by superiors. He believes Kongo officials aim to remove him.
Baseball scores from Brooklyn to Minneapolis listed for leagues and associations with numerous games. A double shooting in Milwaukee leaves Arthur Santer mortally wounded after a quarrel with Daniel Kelley. Sauter self-inflicted gunshot injuries. Both in hospital.
Dr. Charles Boxton the temporary mayor of San Francisco testified in the Glass trial that Theodore V. Halsey an indicted agent of the Pacific States Telephone company paid him 5000 in mostly 100 dollar bills for helping defeat a rival franchise plan.
Bay City July 13 Captain Edward Hamilton making air ship trips from Wenona Beach when engine failure sent the craft dropping from 750 feet. A landward breeze helped it strike the bath houses, tearing the balloon and knocking a hole in the roof. Hamilton fell into the water and was rescued.
Governor Hanly plans to remain at the Indiana National Guard state encampment for ten days starting next Wednesday. He will occupy his own tent and stay at the camp around the clock, a rare move in recent years.
A night fire of unknown origin destroyed half the business houses in Velpen Indiana fourteen miles east of Petersburg. The blaze, fought by local citizens, was under control by 2 am with total losses estimated at 14000 dollars.
William D. Haywood, on trial for Steunenberg's murder in Boise, ends his cross examination after six hours with Senator Borah. He denies malice toward Steunenberg, confirms links to Orchard and Simpkins, and denies meeting Orchard with Mrs Lottie Day. Trial expected to close by month end.
Haywood explains the draft arrangements with Meyer Haywood noting money left with Haywood for safekeeping and contradicting Lottie Day. The account touches Orchard’s threats against Steunenberg and his claim of losing interest in the Hercules mine due to Coeur d’Alenes troubles.
In Pittsburg Judge James S. Young ruled the Jones and Laughlin Steel Company officers and directors in contempt for defying a nuisance order to stop ore dust emissions from blast furnaces. He fined B F Jones 5000 dollars, Hessner 100 dollars, and each director 100 dollars, and warned the furnaces must shut down if a remedy cannot be found, risking 10,000 workers losing jobs.
Rochester coroner reports the crash that killed six people was caused by negligent crew actions on the freight train. Details outline failures in safety procedures and crew oversight leading to the fatal incident near the railway line.
Killie returns a verdict in the Auburn branch wreck at Pittsford dated June 23 where six people died. He submits the matter to the next grand jury for further investigation and finds crew negligence in trying to beat the passenger train. He urges the new public utilities commission to study implementing a block system on single track lines to prevent opposing trains from conflicting.
Jamestown reports six persons drowned when a gasoline launch on the Conewango River was swept over a dam after heavy rains. Nine rode the boat, eight survived, and the dead include Mr and Mrs John Best and daughter, Mrs Baker, Mrs Hilda Knox of Warren Pennsylvania, and O F Butts of Philadelphia.
Davenport Iowa July 13 The Iowa State Bar Association closed its annual meeting with a principal address by Hannis Taylor on the history of jurisprudence. Official results show President D Murphy Blader. vice president J W Bollinger Davenport. secretary Co W Ducher Iowa City. treasurer Charles S Wilcox Des Moines. Waterloo awarded the 1908 meeting.
Examination of the 52 candidates nominated by Secretary Root has finished in the state department after three days of testing. Forty eight applicants appeared for the exam and the names of those successful will not be announced for several weeks.
Estimated receipts 18000 left over 3053. Market prospects slow at yesterday's close. Light hogs 5 85 to 6 86. Mixed packers 6 5 to 6 15. Heavy ships grades 5 25 to 6 00. Rough 5 25 to 5 65. Cattle 600 steady. Sheep 3000 steady.
Official receipts yesterday 27168 and shipments 5320. Estimated receipts today 20000 with tomorrow 40000. Cattle receipts 500 and sheep 3000 with market steady. Bulk hogs 575 to 6600. light hogs 580 to 615. mixed packers 570 to 610. heavy shipping grades 525 to 505. pigs 840 to 600. parkers 860 to 610. Sheep and cattle largely unchanged with slight shifts noted.
An excerpt notes John A. Babcock in Chicago Illinois with a request to write any time and promises of a square deal in a brief personal notice.
Admiral Yamamoto met President Roosevelt in Oyster Bay for a private lunch with naval officers. They discussed recent sensational pacific coast stories and reaffirmed friendship between the United States and Japan, with no anticipated crisis. The visit included a personal gift from the Japanese emperor and a formal statement from Secretary Loeb reiterating good understanding between the two governments.
William E. Mason launches his campaign for the United States Senate against Senator Hopkins. In Chicago letters are being prepared and mailed to political leaders across Illinois. Mason explains his candidacy and outlines his claims to the seat.
In Bloomington Alabama on July 13 Mrs John Warner stepmother of Ves pasian Warner United States pension commissioner won a dower interest in her husband estate worth 1 65 million dollars nearly one third. A prior contract granting her 10000 was declared invalid after a long chancery contest.
Cuba voices objection to the suggested Hague rule requiring a formal declaration of war before hostilities. Costa Rica vetoes congress approval of an export duty on bananas.
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