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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1911

Page

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Manigal’s Kin Desert Him Over Prosecution Revelations

Relatives of alleged confessed byna ter Manigal have deserted him after he repeats conversations with prosecutors. An uncle, George Behm, and Mrs. McManigal report fear for his life and say he talks to detectives, while Behin notes Manigal seemed doped or crazy during visits in Los Angeles and Portage, Wisconsin.

Argeles Cal Ortie RB Manigal Memara Brothers Clement George Hm. Behm Portage, Wie McManigal Alao Mra Behin

Senator Gore Helps End Canadian Reciprocity Debate

Oklahoma Senator Gore announces closure of the long running debate over Canadian reciprocity lifting uncertainty about cross border trade. The move signals progress amid persistent concerns from business leaders and labor groups.

Senate Votes on Canadian Reciprocity Bill

Debate closed in the senate as voting began on the Canadian reciprocity bill with approval expected near two to one. Senator Labollette attacked newspapers over reciprocity coverage while Senators Smith Crawford and McCumber spoke in opposition and Gore urged passage. The session noted Secretary Knox’s resignation and Penrose’s nomination to replace him on the Monetary Commission.

Bill Smith Michigan Crawford South Dakota McCumber Washington Senate Labollette Gore Oklahoma Philander ©. Knnox Mnational Monetary Commission Open Senate Penrose View Knox Camppaign

Steamer Diamond Joe Sinks After Snag Ties at Keokuk

The Diamond Joe line steamer carrying 100 passengers sank in the government canal near Keokuk after taking a snag. A large hole in the hull forced repairs, but the crew kept passengers calm. Pumps stabilized the ship and it was floated to a dry dock with no injuries.

Burlington Dubuque Government Canal Keokuk St Wis

Military Tourney Draws U S Cavalry From Fort Sheridan

Chicago hosts a military tournament with two troops from the Fifteenth Cavalry stationed at Fort Sheridan leading the event. Ten thousand soldiers are expected, all horses trained for the riding style, and preparations include repurposed ship hangars as commissary houses water pipes and a temporary sewer system.

Chicago United States Rmg Land Ll Grantark Fifteenth Cavalry Fort Sheridan

First woman named deputy state enforcement officer in Oklahoma

Shawnee July 22 Mrs Adie Caldwell of Shawnee becomes the states first woman to receive a deputy state enforcement officer commission. She will serve without salary and join the prohibition crusade using similar methods to the late Mrs Cart e Nation, arming with an axe to target liquor offenses. Portsmouth England July 22 a boiler explosion on the torpedo boat destroyer Kangaroo during a speed trial at Beachy Head kills two and injures several. Pana Illinois July 22 waterworks bonds of 50000 were approved at a special election by a 4 to 1 margin.

Shawnee Okla Adie Caldwell Caldwell Portsmouth Eng Kangeroo Beachy Hiead Pana Vil

Strike threatens idle ports and miners in Cardiff area

In Cardiff and nearby ports 16 000 sailors and dockers strike demanding recognition. The unrest halts work, forces mine closures across Barry and Newport, risking 150 000 miners out of work and an overall downturn in activity amid a disorderly atmosphere.

Cardiff Wales Barry Newport

American Swindler West Sought by Berlin Police

Berlin police pursue bogus American Major Victor Carter West on swindle charges. The self styled Major founded the Consolidated Fields of California and sold $10 000 worth of stock to Rhineland victims.

Berlin Victor Carter West Consolidated Ofields of California Rhineland

Magonists in Force Threaten Mexican City Parral

Reports from Monterey Mexico state that a large Magonist force has moved toward Parral seeking to capture the city by arms. Many of the fighters are said to be former Maderist soldiers lured by promises of high pay. The movement alarms Coahuila and Durango, while Gen Bernardo Reyes’s supporters deny plans for a revolution.

Monterey Mex Chihuahua Parral Coahuila Doraneo Bernardo Reyes General Reyes Madero Mexico BPW

McNamara accuses detectives of stealing funds

In a lone letter to The Bridgevein, John J. McNamara, jailed in Los Angeles on a dynamiting charge, accuses local detectives Burns and Drew of the Ejectors' association of stealing $422 from the association headquarters safe soon after his arrest. He notes only under $50 found on him during a search, arguing he could not have taken the money.

Indianapolis Ind Bridgevein International Associatin of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers John J. McNamara Los Angeles Burns Walter Drew Ejeetors’ Association Association McNallupa

Infant dies after ingesting stove polish poison

Munete Indiana July 22 Harold Stevens a little over a year old son of William Stevens ate stove polish containing gasoline and other poisons and was found in a dying condition.

Munete Ind Harold Stevens William Stevens

Senate Passes Reciprocity Bill In Session

Washington July 2 the Senate approved the reciprocity bill by seven to eight percent. Amendments from McCumber Nelson Sins Cummins and La Follette were defeated in order. The president is excited by the outcome and this vote likely ends the current special session.

Hardware dealer killed while removing goods in Kansas City

Kansas City Missouri July 22 Robert G Crumpley a hardware dealer was shot and killed by Police Sergeant J D Love while removing goods from his store Crumpley had been enjoined from removing the goods by the district court prior restraint.

Kansas City Kan Robert G. Crumpley J. D. Love Crimpley

Reunion at Manassas Taft attends federal and Confederate veterans

President Taft, Governor Munn, and visitors from many states watched a historic reunion at Manassas Virginia where Union and Confederate veterans marched the battlefield once fought over. The event capped the Manassas peace jubilee with Taft delivering the principal address and honoring the veterans of both sides.

Manassas Manascas United States Virginia Ht. N. Couden House of Representatives Taft Quavernor Munn

Brother slays brother in wolf shooting mistake

In Superior Wisconsin on July 22 Joe Derosia shot his brother Frank Derosia near Hiue Horry, mistaking him for a wolf while he walked home from Blue Herry. The brothers were on a farm with wolves suspected in the area.

Superior Wis Joe Derosia Prank Hiue Horry Derosia Jjce Blue Herry Frank

Traction System Tied Up in Pittsburg Strike

Seventy miles of line operated by the Pittsburg Butler Harmony and Newcastle railroad company were tied up when motormen and conductors road cars into barns and declared a strike. The dispute centers on freight handling policy between the company and its employees.

Pittsburg Pittsberg, Butler, Harmony and Newastle Railroad Company

Shell peers are at Preesport

A fragment notes a president of the International Typographical Union connected to Preesport Pennsylvania with unclear context.

SHELL AW Preesport

Witnesses pressed in Lorimer probe as Hines ties surface

Wiehe brother in law of Hines testifies under severe cross examination before the senate Lorimer investigating committee. He is questioned about advising subpoenas and his possible remark that Hines talked too much, with focus on election influence and related figures including Deneen and Aldrich.

Chicago Lorimer Hines Washington Wiche Dwar Hines Senate Lorimer Meethan J. HW Marble Wiehe Wop Cook William O'Brien Tino Bequest Prand Myr Pillingham Cook O'Brien Meys Borin Caoveenor Deneen Forinwer Lortner Hin Sena Aldrich Robert Shields Weet Superior Wis Hines and Loring Haney Newspaper New Lorimer Witn

Ore Docking Firms Now Categorized With Railroads in Steel Probe

Auditors under congressional steel probes begin in McKeesport to study ore docking firms and the National Tube Company. The inquiry targets working conditions wages and possible ties between Pennsylvania railroads and steel interests as investigators map lines from Pittsburg to Cleveland and the Great Lakes docks. The probe spans industrial centers and ore docking facilities with final completion planned for late fall.

Nittebure Congressionel Steel McKeesport Washington Pittsburg Rovers MeKeesport National Tube Company Pitteturg Pennsylvenia Ber Cleveland O. M. Stanley Congressional Committee Rarninks

Lewis to give up property in receivership action

Supplementary orders on U S. effects require G. G. Lewis and his wife to deed to the receivers all property connected with the Lewis enterprises capitalized at more than 5 000 000. The orders cover the Lew is home in University City and other holdings in the suburb where most concerns are located.

St. Louis United States G. Lewis Lewis Lewls University City

Texas Prohibition Election Colorful Campaigns Ahead

Mullas Texas July 22 voters face a wide prohibition referendum with about 600000 qualified electors. Prohibitionists claim 500000 votes and a 50000 majority while anti prohibitionists expect around 160000 ballots and a 5000 margin for opponents.

Mullas Tex

Camorra Trial Scene Disrupts Italian Hearing

In Viterbo on July 22 a violent disturbance interrupted the Camorra trial as Captain Paboni clashed with a lawyer. Other lawyers fled. Enrico Alfano and informer Gennaro Abbatemaggio were forcibly removed by carabinieri, and President Bianchi adjourned the session.

Viterbo Italy Paboni Enrico Alfano Gennaro Abbatemaggio Giovanni Bartologsi Bianchi

Chief's Son Dies in Indiana Indian History Marker

William Godfrey aged ninety one, son of former Miami War Chief Francis Godfrey, died at Miami county infirmary after six months feeble health. He was the eldest son of the late chief and had nine marriages nine by Indian rites and one under state law. One son Godfrey survives.

Penu Ind William Godfrey Francis Godfrey Miami County Godfrey

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