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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1911

Page

1

Building and Loan Associations Reach Vast Nationwide Reach

Frederick Bader of Cincinnati presents startling figures on United States building and loan associations. The movement claims over 2,400,000 shareholders and more than 100,000 people directly involved, with 19 multinational figures across eastern states and twelve in the west. Philadelphia touted as the City of Homes, and the movement emphasizes cooperative saving and social benefits for working people.

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New York Republican Leader Timothy Woodruff Steps Down

Timothy L. Woodruff, longtime New York Republican leader, relinquishes his party post amid leadership reshuffles. The move follows months of internal debate over strategy and future direction for the party in the state.

Woodruff Resigns as New York Leader Amid Turmoil

Abstracted report notes Woodruff resigns from leadership in the Kings organization amid internal shifts. It mentions OO and beta groups, Naval Officer Joti named as new leader, Stevius alt Party, and unresolved security questions. A separate item cites a driver crash involving Avie Jatin and Saley with injuries.

New York Wootrutt Lein Feon Beta Joti Stevius Alt

Bonaparte Subpoenaed Before Steel Investigating Committee

Bonaparte was subpoenaed to appear before the Steel Investigating Committee to explain ties between the International Harvester Company and the United States Steel Corporation. Witnesses George W. Wickere General Herbert Knox Smith and Judge W. Kenyon testified on corporate relations and possible prosecutions regarding the Harvester case.

Charles Joy Hecht Ae Bonaparte Distriet Oregon Mir Stanley Honu Parte Davids International Harvester Townsend Stanley United States Steel Corporation International Harvester Company bothhOr George WV Wickere Herbert Knox Smith W. Kenyon Mittee Rust Ham

Balloonist falls 700 feet in front of crowd at Park event

In Plainfield Illinois on July 27 Harry Darnell a veteran balloonist from Chicago plummeted 700 feet to his death before thousands of horrified spectators during a holiday festival at the Park. The tragedy disrupted the celebration and left onlookers in shock.

Plainfield Harry Darnell Chicago Lee

Beaumont Victorious In £50,000 Great Britain Flight Race

Beaumont, flying a Valplane, wins the London Daily Mail prize for the 1,010 mile circuit of Britain aviation race. He finishes at 2 07 p m after a height takeoff from 1,000 feet. Woodrines comes in second.

Brooklands England Beaumont Lieutenant de Conneau London Daily Mail Woodrines

Indiana and Wisconsin Weather Forecasts Mention Showers

Indiana cloudy and warmer with possible showers today. Moderate southerly winds. Wisconsin increasing clouds with showers tonight or tomorrow. Southeasterly winds remain moderate.

Indiana Wisconsin

Sultan Mehmed III's health worsens with kidney disease

Telegram from Constantinople reports the Sultan Mehmed VI's illness causing anxiety among physicians. He suffers from kidney disease and arteriosclerosis, with his condition described as serious and worrying for the imperial court in Berlin on July 27.

Sultan Turkey Berlin Germany Constantinople Sultan Mehmed Vy

Will Build New Mills

Stockholders of the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company vote to raise capital from ten million to fifteen million dollars to fund construction of several new mills in Youngstown Ohio during a July meeting.

Youngstown, O Stockhalters Thea Youngstown Sheet and Viiv Company Aea Aa

Keeley recounts urged purchase of Tribune documents

Tribune editor describes meeting with a man selling papers tied to George Gravis case. Keeley testifies the aim was to obtain materials relating to Senator Lorimer and political influence. he refused to aid, noting embezzlement charges and legal obstacles.

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Diet and Meat Hints by Dr Allen Pond Specialist

Dr Allen Pond argues heat and energy come from carbon with oxygen from the lungs. Carbohydrates and fats supply energy. proteins should power cell formation, not energy. He notes meat-heavy diets may mislead, cites cannibals and Eskimo with cancer absence, and admits his own health rests on a no-meat approach.

Wiith

Taft Signs Reciprocity Bill in Quiet White House Ceremony

President Taft signed the reciprocity bill with minimal ceremony as Secretary Knox and other officials witnessed. Messages from across the country and Canada flooded in, including telegrams from Andrew Carnegie praising the move. The Senate had passed the measure earlier, signaling the nearing end of the session.

Washington Windy Taft Tutt Knox Mer Taft Pen Pose Clairman Senate Omrmutte Mercid Babes Nagel Hilles Representative Littleton New York Ay Tott Colgrat Sec Canada White House

Wedding of Margaret Rutherford and Ogden Mills Planned

Newport Ro June 2 reports a wedding of Miss Margaret Rutherford to Ogden L Mills. The ceremony is set at Mrs Vanderbilts home in France with details emerging here.

Newport Mise Margaret Rutherford William K Vanderbilt, Sr Ogden L. Mills Alv Ogden Mills New York Vander Mill France Lantember

Aviator Beaumont Fretyiun Wins and Netights Race

Aviator Beaumont Fretyiun wins a key race labeled Real Nain Ia Conneau. The event highlights a dramatic finish with Fretyiun securing the lead over rival competitors.

Prendergast Enthroned Archbishop of Philadelphia See

In a grand ceremony at the Cathedral of SS Peter and Paul the late Archbishop Patrick Ryan was succeeded by Edmund Prendergast as Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Philadelphia. Dignitaries and clergy attended as the great edifice was filled with flowers and music.

Wrebdlenese Mont Rey Edmund Philadelphal SS Peter and Paul Patrick John Ryan

Explore Hulk of Maine Havana July 97 discovery

Fragmented report notes searches in quarters of a battleship asylum lead to skeletons and a missing lieutenant Merritt. Divers and engineers describe partial finds and unlocated bodies amid wreckage and debris.

Havana Merritt Hiath

100 Die in Typhoon as Vessels Go Missing

A powerful typhoon swept over Tokyo and Yokohama leaving over a hundred missing or dead. Rescue efforts recovered forty bodies in the Suzuki district while many fishing boats and small craft were reported lost. Authorities warned property damage would be extensive and urged cautious inquiries.

Tokyo Japan Yokotama Suzuki

Secretary calls for half million for Los Angeles bomb defense

Secretary Morrison of the American Federation of Labor proposes a $500,000 fund to defend Los Angeles against bombing threats. The appeal targets roughly 2,000,000 labor union members to contribute toward the defense effort amid the mounting security concerns.

Feduration Los Angeles Washington Per Ooo Tand Woo Methoera Seere Morrison Redter Lauber

Soul saving cost claims storm across cities by evangelist

Billy the baseball evangelist spoke at a Lake Indiana meeting series claiming it costs $620 to save one soul in Indianapolis and much less or more in other cities. He priced New York at $44 and Boston at $450 while Denver Chicago and New Orleans showed varied figures. He argued the sums fund church maintenance and church growth.

Ind Dia Billy Is Indianapolis New York City Boston Denver Chicago New Orleans

Taft Special Message Denies Alaska Land Monopoly Charges

President Taft releases a special message to the Senate denying charges that his administration allowed a private corporation to monopolize shore land along Controller Bay Alaska and threaten the Bering coal fields. He attacks the Pick to Dick letter as unauthentic and rebuts claims behind the so called Dick to Dick episode.

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