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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1910

Page

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Taft Heads North On Ten Day Cruise With Delegation

President Taft will not endorse state party platforms or act as party arbiter in Ohio. He will travel with a small party from Bar Harbor stopping briefly in Eastport and Bangor, then return on the Mayflower to greet Secretary Dickinson in Tokio and strengthen U S Japan ties.

Beverly Mass Taft Ohio Charles Dick Wade E. Elis Ellis John F. Hill Republican National Byron Boyd State Committee Augusta Eastport Bangor Bar Harbor Burton Charlie Taft Horace D. Taft Louis T. Moore oMore C. D. Norton Navy Winthrop Mabel Boardman A. W. Butt M. P. Webster James Sloan Jr Dickinson Tokio Tere Japan

Tetanus Deaths Reported Across Michigan Towns

In Battle Creek six year old Earl Schrock died of tetanus from a toy pistol wound after the Fourth. John Reed, another local victim, also hurt by a toy pistol. In Houghton Thomas Engstrom twenty two died of tetanus from a revolver wound. In Danish township Norman Rogner ten died from lockjaw after toy pistol injury.

Battle Creek Mich Earl Schrock John Reed Houghton, Mich Thomas Engstrom Pewabie Houghton County Vassar, Mich Norman Rogner Denmark Township

Deputy Game Warden Slain in Springfield Home

John O'Connor, deputy game warden, was shot in the back while at home with his two year old son. An unknown assassin fired the fatal shot as the officer fed his child. The motive and suspect remain unknown.

Springfield John O'Connor

Principals in Strike Named McCrea and Garretson

President McCrea of Pennsylvania Road and A B Garretson are identified as principals in the strike. The brief note names both individuals in connection with labor action and points to their leadership roles within the dispute.

McCrea Pennsylvania Road A. B. Garretson

Electric Storm Kills Telegraph Operator in Delaware

A severe electric storm in Wilmington, Delaware, killed 72 year old Edward S. Keyser as he hurried home to comfort his wife. A telegraph operator working for the Pennsylvania Railroad was struck by lightning, collapsed unconscious, but is expected to recover. The storm also caused heart trouble and damaged property.

Wilmington Del Edward S. Keyser Delaware Division Pennsylvania Railroad

Woman Dies During Overland Prairie Journey

Mrs. George F. Coyle, 29, accompanying her husband and children from Buffalo to Gary, died at River Park in South Bend. She suffered asthma and reportedly choked while sleeping beside the prairie schooner during the night journey. Her husband found her body shortly after midnight.

South Bend Ind Buffalo N .Y Gary George F. Coyle River Park Coyle

Skeleton of Monster Found in Missouri Mine

A miner named George Alderton uncovered bones 225 feet underground in No 2 mine of the Robert Gage Mining Company. The embedded skeleton appears to be a water lizard about ten feet long, suggesting a prehistoric creature.

St. Charles, Mie Robert Gage Mining Company George Alderton

Speaker Cannon Sets Tour Schedule After Emporia Speech

Speaker Cannon left Winfield Kansas by the Santa Fe in his usual health to speak at Emporia and two more district dates in Miller's area afterward and noted weather conditions.

Winfield Kan Cannon Santa Fe Emporia Miller

Minnesota Governor A A Eberhart Eyes National Politics

Governor A. A. Eberhart of Minnesota signals plans to seek a larger political role after his term, with speculation about a move into national politics.

Minnesota

Magnificent Parade Plans for Knights Templar Conclave

Chicago hosts the thirty-first triennial Knights Templar conclave with a colossal parade plan. 50,000 marchers over twenty miles, 1,000,000 spectators expected, 200,000 excursionists, and extensive decorations across Michigan Avenue supported by 1,200 to 2,500 lodging spaces and major hotels.

Chicago Knights Templar Mayer Busse John D. Cleveland Hillness Masonic Order Thirty-First Michigan Avenue Washington Street State Street Jackson Boulevard la Salle Street City Hall I.ee Saratoga

CANDIDATES FILING RUSH FOR BALLOT POSITION IN HOPE OF TOP SPOT

In Springfield on July 18 candidates for state congressional and legislative posts rush to file petitions for the September 15 primary. Early lines form outside the secretary of state office with petitions admitted in order of arrival, including P. T. Chapman and legislators from Chicago and elsewhere.

Springfield Statehouse Secretary of State P. T. Chapman Twenty-Fifth Manny Abrahams Fred Erickson Ben Kleeman Thomas O'Brien Patrick F. Murray Frank Brady Chicago D. H. Holm Golconda Warburgh Galesburg C. W. Adkins Platt Edward King

Speaker's Health Shapes Campaign Plans in Calderhead District

The speaker hopes to deliver two or three speeches in Calderhead's district and may travel to Miller's district if his health improves. If no betterment occurs after those dates, he will return home to Danville Illinois. He fell ill during a speech in Winfield Kansas due to heat.

Calderhead Miller Danville Cannon Winfield Kan

Baseball Results from National and American Leagues

Summary of recent outcomes in both leagues with player performances, game results, and current standings. Highlights include key wins and losses affecting team positions, and notable pitcher and batter statistics from the latest schedule.

National League Standings and Game Results Recap

National League standings show chi cincinnati brooklyn st louis new york and philadelphia with varied win loss records. game notes itemize box scores from st louis cincinnati chicago and new york including pitcher lines and lineups featuring players like moren dooin reiger harmon phelps beebe burns mclean rucker wilhelm erwin ruel bach kling netzer bergen and richie archer.

National League W. L. Pet Phil N.Y St. L Pitts Brook Bos St. Louis R. H. EB Philadelphia Moren Dooin Rieger Harmon and Phélps Cincinnati New York Ames Schlei Beebe Burns Chicago R. HE Brooklyn Rucker Wilhelm Erwin Ruelbach Kling

Norway supports Madriz blockade sparks Bluefields crisis

New Orleans dispatch reports Norway recognises the Madrid blockade of Bluefields and withdraws protection for entering vessels. The Venus may seize Norwegian ships, Impleates bound for Bluefields held, and American crews are boarded to deter Madriz forces. Bluefields relies on New Orleans supplies as Es trato coast stays cut off.

New Orleans Nicara Ryan Government of Norway United States Madrid Ment Bluefields Venus Mobile Washington Estrada Nicaragua Madriz Revolutionary Army Bluefields Bluff

Hogs and cattle market report from Chicago on July 18 1910

Markets show hog receipts about 25000 with 3146 extra from yesterday. Prices range from 8 55 to 8 90 for light hogs and 8 15 to 8 75 for heavy shipping grades. mixed packers at 8 50 to 8 90. rough at 8 15 to 8 35. Cattle about 25000 and steady to 10 lower. sheep about 35000 and weak.

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Grain and Livestock Market Report from Chicago

Chicago markets show mixed to lower values across grains and livestock. Wheat and oats edge down while cattle and hogs hold steady or fall modestly. receipts and shipments detailed for last week and today with prices for hogs, porkers, and sheep noted.

Baseball score roundup from Midwest league telecast

Scores show Milwaukee defeating Indianapolis 1 0, Columbus edging St Paul 2 1, Toledo beating Indianapolis 6 5, and Toledo losing 5 0 to Alliance Indianapolis. The reports also note Louisville and Kansas City tied at wet grounds with unspecified result.

Indianapolis Milwaukee Ahwaukee Columbus St. Paul Toledo Chesshaind Alianeapolis Louisville Kansas City Wet Grounds

Lightning strikes near Shelbyville girl knocking her down

In Shelbyville Indiana on July 18 Miss Ora Fryer 19 daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fryer was on the porch when lightning struck within feet of her. She fell unconscious for two hours and has been confined to her room since.

Shelbyville Ind Ora Fryer Joseph Fryer

Death Solves A Mystery

Charles M. Smith American mining man killed near Tepe in Mexico City July 18 left more than 40000 dollars in a local bank for his wife and children in San Antonio Texas. He formerly served as a policeman in San Antonio and vanished from his home five years ago without trace. a will and a statement explaining his disappearance exist but remain unreleased.

Mexico City Charles M. Smith Tepe San Antonio Tex Smith

Theodore Robinson Seeks GOP Nomination in New York

Theodore Douglas Robinson nephew of Theodore Roosevelt spoke at a Utica luncheon for the Oneida Herkimer district GOP nomination. He endorsed Gov Hughes policies, pledged no pledges, and said he would pursue the nomination in a fair fight to win.

Utica N. Y Theodore Douglas Robinson Theodore Roosevelt Oneida- Herkimer Republican League Robinson Hughes

White caps in Tuscola under tar and feathers scare

Port Huron Mich July 18. Rumors spurred mob action against a man about 50 who allegedly abused his aged parent. He was tarred and feathered while townsmen warned him to change his ways. The mob also threatened a local woman to ensure better care for her children.

Port Huron Mich Barbara Neal Elk Township Tuscola County Chidren Neal

Clue to Dr Crippen Reported in Paris Arrival

Paris dispatch says police notified Scotland Yard Crippen and Miss Le Neve reached Dieppe on July 12 and boarded a train for Paris. The report places the fugitives under surveillance as authorities track their movements across France.

Dr. Crippen London The Daily Mirror Paris Scotland Miss le Neve Dieppe Paria

Weather note for Illinois and Indiana showers today

The section notes showers in the southern portions of Illinois and Indiana today and tomorrow.

Ilinois Indiana Pfatt

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Vassar Electric Storm E.S. Keyser Treasury Rtrooos St. Louis Post-Dispatch GOV A. A. Eberhart McLean W. L Pet Cley Detroit H. B Johnson and Street Willetts and Schmidt U. S Beach-Wickham Grain Company Texas Reister & Son Turkeyh American Association Bolt Girl John A. Babcock Commission U. S. Yards Ghigago Illinois Exch’ge C. M. Smith Achip OF OLD Roosevelt Congress
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