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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1910

Page

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Aviator Rull Killed In Dash To Death

A fearless aviator named Rull died after a machine he piloted buckled and overturned. The crash fell about a hundred feet, throwing him from the aircraft during the fall.

Rull

Air Deaths of 1910 Collect Aviation Fatalities

A Continental aviation fatality list for 1910 records early year deaths. Leon Delagrange dies during a Bordeaux flight, Hubert Le Bion perishes at San Sebastian, Ballon Delitsch struck by lightning near Bitterfeld, Chauvette Michelin dies at Lyons meet, Zoasily killed in Budapest, Charles Wachter falls at Rheims from 500 feet, C S Rolis dies after a 100 foot biplane fall at Bournemouth.

Leon Delagrange Bordeaux France Hubert le Bion San Sebastian Spain Delitsch Bitterfeld Germany Chauvette Michelin Lyons Zoasily Budapest Charles Wachter Rheims Rolis Bournemouth England

Fatal Wright biplane crash kills Hon Charles Rolls

Hon Charles Stewart Rolls died after his Wright biplane buckled near the Dover to France channel flight route. The 33 year old sportsman and aviator watched by hundreds crashed near a crowded grandstand at Bournemouth. He had been chosen to represent England in the October U S aviation contest.

Bournemouth England Rolls Lord Kangattock Dover France Wright Captain Rolls United States Aero Club United Kingdom Maurice Weerton Moore Brabazon Charles Stewart Rolls English Channel Ralls Great Britain

Henry Dexter Dead After Long Hunt For Son’s Killer

Henry Dexter the American News Company president died at 98 in New York after seven years of pursuing the man who killed his son Orlando P. Dexter. Dexter spent about $50,000 and left a codicil to his will continuing a $106,000 reward for the killer, whom he believed was aided by prominent figures. Orlando Dexter was shot in September 1905 on his Adirondack estate road.

New York Henry Dexter American News Company Orlando P. Dexter Adirondack Mountains

During English Aviator Who Was Killed Dressed for Flight

English aviator killed in air crash wore a flight suit and helmet before takeoff. Authorities investigate the fatal accident, tracing controls and weather conditions as witnesses recall maneuvering near the crash site.

Eight Die in Campbellton Fire Triggers Mass Displacement

A devastating blaze in Campbellton New Brunswick destroys multiple mills and churches. Eight people killed including an infant. over 100 homes lost and 500 families displaced. The Richards company shingle mill fire sparked a wind driven inferno leveling banks mills and civic buildings.

St. John N. B Campbellton N. L New Brunswick Richards Company Intercoldbiad

Fuller testament filed after death of U S Chief Justice

The will of the late Melville W Fuller filed in probate court allocates his nearly one million dollar estate to his children and direct heirs equally. The estate includes real estate valued around 300000 dollars and is to be held in trust for heirs during their lifetimes.

Chicago Melville W. Fuller Supreme Court of the United States

Baseball Results From National and American Leagues

Baseball results list games across the National and American Leagues with standings and team records. Pulled box scores show Chicago New York Cincinnati St Louis Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Boston outcomes with runs hits errors and innings details from multiple venues.

Chicago New York Cincinnati R. H.R. Brook Barger Erwin Gasper Beebe McLean St. Louis St. L Mattern Curtis Graham Lush Raleigh Bresnahan Phelps Philadelphia Pittsburg

American League baseball standings and game summaries

The record shows the American League standings with teams like Philadelphia Cleveland Boston New York Chicago Detroit and Washington along with recent game results. Notable box lines list pitchers and batters such as Doune Mitchell Falkenberg Bemis Kanterly Mahoney Cicotte Carri gan Madden Pernell Straud Works Schmidt Coombs Lapp Scott Sullivan Warbop Sweeney Croweh and Allen Street in match reports against Philadelphia New York Chicago and Washington.

American League W. L. Pet W. L. Pet Phil Doune Mitchell Falkenberg Bemis Kanterly Mahoney Cicotte Carrigan Madden Philadelphia Pernell Straud Works Schmidt Coombs and Lapp New York H. E Scott and Sullivan Warbop

Rain Delays Baseball Games Standings and Postponements

At Kansas City Kansas City 11 St Paul 11 the end of the sixth allowed teams to catch trains. Louisville 7 Toledo 6. Other games were postponed due to rain.

Kansas City St. Paul Louisville Toledo

Paralytic Dies in Fire After Dropping Pipe

In Philadelphia on July 13 John Decker, a paralytic, fell asleep in an armchair and dropped his pipe on a newspaper. The blaze fast spread as he awoke to smoke and flames, unable to escape while his chair burned away. Fireman removed his charred body still seated.

Philadelphia John Decker

DIVER DISLOCATES HIS SPINE IN RIVER DIVE

Warsaw Indiana July 13 Guy Olinger of North Manchester is paralyzed in both arms and legs from a spinal dislocation after diving into Eel river near his home He was pulled from the water unconscious and doctors fear there is no chance of recovery

Warsaw Ind Guy Olinger North Manchester Eel River

Forty Injured In Wreck Near Flint During Windsor Excursion

Crowded Detroit interurban car bound for Windsor Ont. collided with a work train at Wilkes Crossing near Flint Michigan. Forty passengers injured and six feared dead. Named victims include motorman John McGregor A McGilroy Johnson Hillard and Mr and Mrs David Scott of Fort Wayne.

Flint Mich Orangemen Windsor Ont Detroit Wilkes Crossing Here John McGregor A. McGilroy Johnson Hillard David Scott

Noted Bank Thief Langdon Moore Dies in New Hampshire

Langdon Moore alias Charley Adams, famed as the King of Bank Burglars, died in West Swansea New Hampshire after a life of crime and reform. Born 1830 in East Concord New Hampshire his most noted raid was the Concord National Bank with English Harry. He surrendered over two hundred sixty thousand dollars. He served time for a Boston Warren Street Savings Bank robbery and other charges. He spent years in prison but later lived quietly earning local respect. He died of cancer of the intestines at age 95.

Boston Langdon’ S Moore Charley Adams Moore West Swansea N. H East Washington Concord National Bank Paulsboro N. J Rebecca Cunningham Bill Stur Ges Harry Delaware River Warren Institution For Savings State

Hogs and Cattle Prices in Chicago Market Report 1910

Market bulletin from Chicago on July 13 1910 shows hog receipts about 18000 with steady to higher prices across light mixed and heavy packing hogs. Cattle and sheep receipts around 16000 and 18000 with cattle prices steady to lower and sheep 10 to 15 lower. includes figures for beves cows and heifers Texas steers stockers Western cattle and seasonal ranges. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Company at U S Yards Chicago Illinois.

Texas

Roosevelt Faces Strenuous Time After Labrador Trip

Railroad magnate appears worn but optimistic after returning from a Labrador expedition and meeting with executives. Prompt relief and continued plans for expansion were noted as key topics during the reevaluation of operations and travel schedules.

Impaled In Chicago Stairway After Sleep Fall

Clay W. Phelps fell from his bed in a room on July 13 in Chicago and was found dead with iron stairway guard pickets impaling his side. Police indicated he appeared upright but the injuries were fatal.

Chicago Clay W. Phelps Phelps

Poon Shee Death Tied to Opium Feud in San Francisco

San Francisco reports the death of Poon Shee a Chinese woman who took opium to end her life. The event heightens tensions between Yee and Suey Sing Tong over her daughter Oye Gen Pearl of Love and her husband Wong Fu a Oroville merchant accused of abuse. The highbinders violent pursuit and family threats escalate rumors of a Wehbinder style feud and possible homicide fallout.

San Francisco Poon Shee Yee Suey Sing Tong Oye Gen Oroville Wong Fu Wong Yee Jong

Hill Back From Fishing Trip Optimistic On Business Outlook

James J. Hill returned from a three week Labrador fishing trip and said the business outlook looks bright if politics do not hamper honest, intelligent men who want to do business. He urged officials to leave business free to operate.

New York James J. Hill Labrador Hill

Bryan to Speak at State Fair in Religious Address

Springfield July 12 The state board of agriculture has secured William Jennings Bryan to deliver an address at the state fair. He will speak at the fair grounds on Sunday afternoon October 2 on a religious topic.

Springfield William Jennings Bryan State Board of Agriculture Ife

Washington Players Let Go By Club

Washington reports unconditionally released right hand pitcher Foreman and catcher Kardy. The club aims to buy second baseman Griggs from St. Louis but cannot agree on price with Manager O Cgynormio.

Washington Foreman Kardy Washington Club Griggs St. Louis O'Cgynormio

Roosevelt hosts visitors as Pinchot plans California trip

New York July 18 Roosevelt greets politicians and visitors at Sagamore Hill. Gifford Pinchot, deposed forester, plans to depart for California to campaign for Hiram Johnson. Gaekwar of Baroda, Harvard junior, and entourage join a lunch with Col. Roosevelt and Douglas Robinson.

New York Col. Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Ers Custessiman William 8. Bennet Gifford Finehot Ehiet Forester California Hiram Johnson West James W. Wadsworth Jr Roosevelt Baila Country Life Consumission H. P. Judson Kent Chicago University T Powler New Jersey Kean Acene Gifford Pinchot Marshal Stimeon Lincoln League Jornia Cov Ciltett Metality Pinchotts Forester William Kent McKinley Congress Pinchot Knife and Fork Club of Kansas Joe Cannon National Arta Club Gaekwar Baroda Harvard Douglas Robinson Onel Bishop D. Cranston

Fight Against Films Social Purity Groups Claim 55 Million Favor Suppressing Prize Pictures

Chicago reports social purity organizations claim 55 million Americans support banning prize fight films. Governor Deneen expresses sympathy with the movement to prohibit exhibition, arguing the spirit of the law bars prize fighting reels though the statute does not spell it out.

Chicago United States Fries Johnson Milli Deneen of Lillnots

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Ing C. S. Rolls American Press Association Gampelston Oyster Bay Iotster Bay Bart Minneapolis Journal Pet Chi Phil Brook Pitts St.(l Sweeney Croweh and Allen Johnson and Street American Association L. W. Moore, Alias C. Adams Polap Grain Market Beach-Wickham Grain Company Reister & Son Roosters Ducks John A. Babcock Commission U. S. Yards Illinois Meee Reeds Self Celestial Bryan Nebraska Capitol Club Gifford Pinchot Caliifornia Fight Against Films
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