13 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1911
Page
1
The situation worsens with uncontrolled fires reported across multiple regions including Elk and surrounding areas. Officials warn this could become the worst wildfire season in state history as containment efforts intensify.
Detroit July 1. Michigan faces its worst forest fire crisis as northwest winds fan flames over the northern Lower Peninsula. Three dead, many missing, and towns like Oscoda Au Sable Tower Onaway partially destroyed. Losses exceed 5 million dollars with mills and camps heavily damaged. relief trains and aid dispatched from Detroit.
President Taft told Corporal Tanner and Representative Danforth he would be glad to join the Grand Army of the Republic veterans at their encampment in Rochester New York on August 23. The event is expected to feature a parade of about 100 000 veterans. The invitation was presented in parchment in a leather case.
Reports from Chiapas indicate the uprising remains active with armed bands in several towns. Mexican authorities and observers note the revolt is allegedly backed by a clerical party, complicating efforts to quell the movement.
July 13 Portland reports a fire sweeping South Waterboro twenty eight miles away wiping out the village in three hours. Thirty dwellings nine other structures destroyed leaving 100 people homeless. Loss estimated at 300000 dollars.
Robert Bacon serves as the United States ambassador to France while attention remains on Morocco. The piece profiles his duties and the evolving diplomatic focus between Washington, Paris, and Rabat during the period.
The Moroccon sultan defends calling in foreign help amid a ninety day siege of Fez by Berber forces. France moves troops toward Fez with ambassador Bacon invited to St. Mon near Madrid. The United States denies state department claims about a German naval base and seeks to protect foreign citizens and interests.
General staff officers return from Panama with plans to fortify the canal and house troops in permanent quarters. Secretary Stimson and General Wood travel to Panama to finalize the fortification scheme while quartermaster general P. W. is empowered to arrange housing for guards and support staff.
The date could form a staple food with walnuts or blanched peanuts and supply most nutrients. Dates lack albumen though and Arabs sometimes live on dates with coffee for endurance. Ford dates are cleaner. inspect stored dates for freshness as some have been kept in cold storage a year or more.
The article notes delays in action on Canadian reciprocity with Sen. Merah and others criticizing conference delays. Senators debated timing and possible early votes while some anticipated the measure forcing direct election of senators. House conferees were blamed for the hold up as efforts continued to move toward a vote before the end of the week.
Secretary of the Interior Walter L. Fisher testified to a House committee about alleged efforts to monopolize Alaska. He stated the public interests are not jeopardized by Alaska investigations and that Richard S. Ryan has not obtained rights threatening others. He urged prompt action to correct any issues and offered to help protect the public interest.
Fifty years ago on July 13 the Confederate forces at Pegram surrendered. The death of John W. Ellis, governor of North Carolina, was announced and he reportedly died by sepsis.
Elas C. Redman president of the National Homestead association is under arrest in Los Angeles accused of using the mails to defraud. The firm touted 6000 acres in the Antelope valley though no land existed and about 60 000 was raised by mail solicitations. A separate note reports a bank run in Rome New York tied to Oneida County Savings Bank and a claim of misconduct by its director.
Indiana and Wisconsin forecast shows little temperature change with light variable winds mostly from the west and northwest. Generally fair conditions expected today and tomorrow with no major temperature shifts. An unrelated paragraph mentions religious figures and travel notes in Naples and Chicago.
How to keep cabbage fresh store half a cabbage wrap the remainder in loose leaves then damp paper place in a cool place it will stay fresh and crisp for a day or two. Half a cucumber kept fresh by standing it in a tumbler of water.
More than 1,000 Doukhobors at Brilliant on the lower Arrow Lake rebelled against a census ruling. Threats of arrest were ineffective. The Census Commissioner telegraphed Ottawa for instructions to the minister of agriculture.
A Belferi confrontation between Orangemen and feminists left forty injured as Colonel William 1 was arrested and charged. The York Herald reports tensions rising in the north, with police maintaining order and investigators collecting evidence at the scene.
The Lorimer inquiry resumes as Governor Heneen of Illinois and secretary James Whittaker arrive. The presence of Whittaker signals potential new disclosures. Attorneys John H Marble and I Aly prepare to present records and evidence for the hearings.
On the way to Ocenomowoe Wisconsin the newlyweds Mr and Mrs Alex ancer from Vandalia Illinois were arrested over unpaid board charges while en route on their honeymoon. Chicago Gets New Bank in Springfield Illinois the auditor of public accounts issued a permit to John B Decker James J Barret and Joseph Nelson to organize the Acthe Site bank of Chicago with capital stock of 200000 dollars.
Dalton, 87, a prominent Mason and longtime Iowa resident, fell from a tree while picking cherries at a neighbor’s home. He ignored warnings about his age and strength, stating he could climb any tree as quickly as before. He died within hours from injuries.
Henry Newton Barkley a 40 year old farmer of Oskaloosa Iowa died suddenly yesterday after waking with chest pain and collapsing in his wife’s arms before medical help could reach him Police report no other cause given and funeral arrangements pending
Paris reports John W Gates remains unchanged in condition after slight improvement earlier following the arrival of his son Charles G Gates from New York. Dr Gros said the course of the illness would unfold in forty eight hours with some chance of a favorable outcome. State Bar Association Meets in Winona Lake Indiana opens its annual session with large attendance.
General Secretary of the Christian Endeavor Society details a historic air trip and the associated excitement. The report highlights the event's significance to church youth outreach and community engagement.
Three labor leaders Si mon O'Donnell Thomas Kearney and James Garvin are indicted for the murder of Vincent Altman in March at the Briggs house in Chicago Enright Maurice Marigat had been indicted or reindicted on new evidence and warrants were issued for the first three defendants Bell boys testified they overheard the meeting at the Bridges house providing the basis for the charges
A cyclist fell 145 feet from the Palisades at Edgewater New Jersey after a gear chain broke. The rider, seventeen year old Kenneth from York was badly injured with multiple fractures as spectators rushed to help.
A German government plan to propose a bill in the Reichstag sparks fears that a monopoly could form in petroleum trade. The proposal aims at restricting price cuts amid an Austrian refinery withdrawal from the German market, with potential impact on American companies and German consumers.
The American training squadron led by Admiral Annapolis Cace and midshipmen sailed from Kiel for Bergen Norway. After a brief port call they will proceed to Gibraltar and then return home aboard Massachusetts Iowa and Indiana.
St. Louis No. 4 and Million Population Club from St Louis won first and second in the national balloon elimination race, landing near Lapaga Junction Indiana and Crouse Indiana after a stormy four mile high flight. Lt. Lahm and Lt. Hart described a voyage that reached 22 000 feet with thunder storms and clouds forcing a climb above weather before landing.
Washington dispatch notes uncertainty on Cipriano Castro’s location after exile. Reports claimed he landed at Castilletes or Guafira Point with about 2000 men, but Caracas cannot confirm and Venezuela’s government doubts the report. John Garrett, American correspondent, cites lack of verification.
Report from Indianapolis dated July 13 notes betting halted at the state fairgrounds during Grand Circuit races. Authorities, including Governor Marshall's representative, warned that state laws must be observed, leaving testing stands and betting empty and idle.
Francisco Martino, held by federal officers on counterfeiting charges, leaped from a Fort Lee ferry boat en route to New York City. Despite rescue attempts, his body was not recovered as the captors sought to bring him to trial.
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