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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1910

Page

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Ohio Republicans Buck the Field for Governor Nomination

In Columbus the GOP opens its state convention to nominate a governor candidate to oppose Gov. Harmon. Longworth leads as temporary chair. Garfield arrives with a platform advocating tariff reform, initiative and recall, and strident opposition to Payne Aldrich. Cox backs Brown amid shifting support.

Columbus Judson Harmon Memorial Hall Walter F. Brown Nicholas Longworth Longworth Taft Payne-Aldrich Washington Gov Harmon Dayton Burton Beverly Ohio Judge Brown Garfield Warren G. Harding Marion Carmi A. Thompson Ironton George B. Cox Brown Cox Harding Thompson Commission Government For Cities Child and Paul Howland Cleveland Geome Cuyahoga Theodore Roosevelt

Hughes to Seek Washington Home for Governor

Gov Hughes and Mrs Hughes with May Crossett left Albany for Washington to choose a residence for his anticipated post as associate justice of the supreme court in October. They plan to return to Albany late this week.

Albany N. Y Hughes May Crossett Washington

SISSY LOFTUS Cancels London Appearance Amid Severe Illness

The performer Sissy Loftus abruptly cancels her scheduled London appearance due to a severe illness. Fans are advised to await official updates from the theater and agency regarding rescheduling plans.

Crippen Arrested Aboard Montrose For Murder Case

London reports Crippen and Miss Ethel Le Neve were arrested at sea aboard the Montrose after wireless messages and a overheard discussion suggested a planned escape. Crippen denies guilt while Le Neve collapses and seeks to give sworn testimony. Both remain in separate cabins under guard.

London The Daily Express Montrose Robinson Ethel le Neve Crippen Kendall Thépeupon Miss le Neve Express

Mine Pact Referendum Planned By United Mine Workers

Indianapolis July 26 The international executive board of the United Mine Workers of America approves a compromise on the coal strike. Operators grant wage increases totaling 5.55 percent plus 2 cents a ton on mine run coal and extra cents a ton in shot firer mines. Additional 2 cents a ton for Franklin and Williamson counties. Illinois union officials concede powers to district officials in allied unions. Compromise expected to pass in referendum.

Indianapolis International Executive Board United Mine Workers of America Minnvis Illinois Franklin Williamson Ilinois

Irrigation Official Shot In Portland Expressive Attack

R H Irvin secretary of the Inland Irrigation company was shot in the head by a highwayman within a block of his Portland home. The injury threatens his life and investigators search for the assailant in a July 26 incident.

Portland Ore R. H. Irvin The Inland Irrigation Company

Baseball Results and Standings in National and American Leagues

National League standings show Chicago leading with .651 Pct and Philadelphia at .488 in a tight race. American League results list Boston and Philadelphia strong, with Cleveland and Detroit pursuing, as games against St Louis New York Washington and others affected standings.

W. L. Pet Phil St. L Pitts Brook Bos Pittsboro Philadelphia Pittsburg McQuillen Moore Dooin Camnitz Gibson American League W. L. Pet. Phil Boston R. H. EB. le Louis Harkness Joss and Bemis Morgan New York Willetts and Stanage Vaughn and Criger Lapp Washington R. H.E. Chicago Walsh Sullivan Reisling Beckendorf Long Smith Block Groome Breckendorf

Violent Death Toll Mounts in Wilkesbarre Area

In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania and nearby towns ten people died violently in the past day. Drownings occurred on the Susquehanna river with George Ambrose Peter Perkins and Arthur Hollenback among the dead.

Wilkesbarre George Ambrose Peter Perkins Brodericks Arthur Hollenback Wyalusing Susquehanna River William Hobert Delaware and Hudson Railroad James Stetmann Wilkesbarre Auto Company John Farmer Delaware and Hudson James Ciccone Carbondale Stanley Briski James Kelly Providence Silas Lord Equinunk

Convicted killer sells body to Drake anatomy professor

Fort Madison Iowa July 26 John Jurkin the condemned Ottumwa man who killed Clara Rosen and faces execution at the state penitentiary has sold his body to Prof H J J Hoove of Drake University Des Moines for about 50 dollars. In his final days Jurkin uses the money for food and permitted comforts.

Fort Madison John Jurkin Clara Rosen State Penitentiary H. J. J. Hoove Drake University Des Moines Jurkin

Hog Market Report Opens With Mixed Receipts in Chicago

The Chicago hog market opens July 26 1910 with estimated receipts of 13000 and yesterday's leftovers at 2171. Market shows strength at best previous levels with light hogs 8 60 to 9 00, mixed packers 8 25 to 8 80, heavy shipping 7 90 to 8 65, rough 7 90 to 8 15. cattle 6000 weak after yesterday's decline. Sheep 25000 steady.

Terre Haute Feels A Mob Over Police Shooting

George M. Lints, dying from a bullet wound, identifies Albert McGowan as the shooter. Authorities fear a lynching attempt as McGowan is jailed with sheriff guards posted. Lints, a former police chief, was acting as a special policeman at the Fiks building when shot.

Terre Haute Ind George M Ints Albert McGowan McGowan Lints Fiks

Grain Market Report From Beach-Wickham Grain Company

Chicago furnish Grain Market data from Beach-Wickham Grain Company at 544 and 545 Postal Telegraph Building with prices and trends for buyers and sellers.

Beach-Wickham Grain Company

Hog Market Report Shows Higher Receipts and Steady Demand

Second report cites estimated receipts today at 14000 with official receipts yesterday 34094 and shipments 6358. Leftovers 2171 yesterday. Tomorrow’s estimated receipts 19000. Market remains steady to 5 higher with bulk 845 to 865, light 860 to 905, mixed packers 825 to 885, rough 790 to 815, porkers 895 to 900, pigs 865 to 905.

Local Market Prices for Corn Oats Hay and More

Washington City market prices show corn and oats near 50 and 37 cents respectively per unit. Hay heavy and straw rates listed by load and bale, flour per sack at 1.60 to 1.70, bran and shorts per hundred around 1.35 and 1.60, with corn meal at 25 cents per ten pounds.

Consign Your Livestock Direct 10

John A. Babcock at U. S. Yards Chicago Illinois advertises livestock consignments. The notice lists rooms 27 29 on the main floor exchange for direct consignments and related services.

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Ball Player Jailed on Charge of Killing Child in Indianapolis

Albert Mattingley an amateur baseball player is jailed in Indianapolis with bail set at 5000 dollars charged with killing Inez Stephenson a 2 year old. The ball hit the catcher passed and struck the child on the head causing fatal injuries.

Indianapolis Ind Albert Mattingley Inez Stephenson Mattingley

Cattle and sheep receipts and prices from Market segment

Estimated receipts at Market show 6900 head with declines noted Reeves 480 to aid prices. Cows and heifers 260 to 6 55 stockers 260 to 5 60 Texas steers 4 20 to 6 35 Western cattle 675 to 75. Estimated receipts 25000 Market steady Native sheep 260 to 4 40 Western sheep 250 to 4 40 Yearlings 425 to 575 Lambs 450 to 750 Western lambs 475 to 750.

Texas

Bank theft inquiry widens as losses near six hundred thousand

Inspector Markowski and Julius Goldman confirm total loss around 600000 from the Rusco-Chinese bank New York agency. cashier Erwin Wider confessed to 80000 plus but not named as sole culprit. Investigators seek other suspects and possible broader wrongdoing. Russian and Russo-Chinese officials may be asked to open inquiries. Wider remains missing as Central Office detectives pursue him.

New York Rusco-Chinese Bank Markowski St. Petersburg Julius Goldman Erwin Wider Witter Wider Ths Gegory Vilenkin New Londorn Cona Eduardo Netatin Bank of Hanque du Nord Russell

Princeton President as candidate for New Jersey governor

Princeton University president emerges as a potential candidate for the New Jersey governorship. The unnamed official signals interest in entering state politics, drawing attention to higher education leadership in the campaign landscape.

Riots and Rail Damage Mark Pennsylvania Strike Turmoil

In Wilkes Barre and Carbondale 1200 Delaware and Hudson workers strike, rioting erupts with dynamiting of Laurel Line viaduct at Avoca and damage to Hudson and Carbondale yards. A man named James Clcone dies from a head wound. several arrested including Gentile Wilson Johnson Marco Ernest Sulmvam.

Wilkesbarre Delaware and Hudson Carbondale Laurel Line Avoca Hudson James Clcone George D. Gentile George Wilson Thomas Johnson John Marco James Ernest William Sul Mvam

Longshoremen Battle in Hold of Mengebello Vessel

In Brooklyn the hold crew of the steamship Mengebello fought over unloading fruit. Joan Lagareno shot Speno dead after Speno attacked Lagareno. Pedro Goveno was struck with a spike and taken to the deck with the injured man and Speno’s body.

New York Mengebello Pacific Street Brooklyn Joian Lagareno Pietro Speno Speno Lazareno Pedro Goveno

Market Notes Steady Demand With Mixed Packers Remarks

Market report shows good steady activity with others weak to shade lower. Bulk 8 45 to 8 65, Light 8 60 to 9 05, Mixed packers 8 20 to 5, US Rough 7 90 to 8 10, Cattie-Siow and weak, Sheep steady.

Auto Ditched Five Hurt In Saginaw Bay City Run

A touring car driven by Harry Hanson overturned after veering into a ten foot ditch near the Michigan House on the Bay State road. Five passengers were injured including two girls with a broken arm and numerous facial cuts. Hanson and two male passengers sustained considerable bruising.

Saginaw Mich Harry Hanson Michigan House Bay State Road Bay City Oakland Hanson Hansen

Dying Woman Upsets Lamp Start Fire in Bed

Mrs Dorothy Pesnick aged 75 of 2525 Crescent Place toppled a lamp as she gasped near death in bed. Oil and flame ignited bedding. family members extinguished the fire before her body could be saved. Death attributed to apoplexy.

Chicago Dorothy Pesnick Crescent Place

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