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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1910

Page

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Roosevelt Sails Homeward from Southampton on Kaiserin Auguste Victoria

Theodore Roosevelt leaves England aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt and family. A reception greets him at the dock and as the tender reaches the liner the Star Spangled Banner plays amid cheers and holiday colors.

Southampton Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt Kermit Ethel Nicholas Longworth Hamburg American Line New York Edward Grey England Brockenhurst New Forest Hampshire Sir Edward Grey Howard Frey Arthur H. Lee Hintigh Washington Roosevelts

Sugar of Figials Guilty Verdict Returned at Night Session

Charles R Heike secretary treasurer of the American Sugar Refining company and Ernest W Gerltacht former Havemeyers Elder refinery superintendent were found guilty of complicity in sugar weighing frauds on Williamsburg refinery docks by a U S circuit court jury The jury found Heike guilty on the sixth count and Gerbracht guilty as charged while Fendernagle could not agree Sentence expected this morning.

New York Charles R. Heike American Sugar Refining Company Ernest W. Gerltacht Havemeyers’ and Elder Williamsburg United States Circuit Court Heike Gerbracht

Central Bank Favored at Illinois Bankers Meeting

Bankers from ten counties in Group No 2 of the Illinois Bankers Association gathered in Galesburg for their sixth annual meeting. A. O. Wilson of the State National Bank of St Louis urged creating a central bank as a cure for panics and tight money.

Galesburg Ill Bankers’ Association of Illinois A. O. Wilson State National Bank of St

Good Bye to England Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Salis

A historical brief notes Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Salis bidding farewell to England in a US context. The read reads as a courtesy departure or wartime exchange scenario involving the United States ambassadorial or military relations with Britain during the period.

Cannon to Make Tour Seeks to Aid Election of Republican House

Joseph G Cannon plans an extensive speaking tour in the upcoming congressional campaign. He will travel on a special car under the Republican congressional committee to win a Republican House and defend the Payne Aldrich tariff against critics. He may visit Iowa and Minnesota to reach districts aligned with regulars.

Washington Joseph G Cannon Joe Cannon Republican Congressional Committee Iowa Minnesota Uncle Joe

Harriman lines order $1,250,000 for 85 powerful locomotives

New York reports Harriman lines have ordered eighty-five passenger locomotives at a cost of 1.25 million dollars. Baldwin Locomotive Company will build them in Philadelphia. Vice President Johnson said Baldwin can keep 14,500 workers employed the rest of the year.

New York Harriman Lines Baldwin Locomotive Company Philadelphia Johnson

American Bridge Co Wins Contracts For Fort City Works

Pittsburg June 11 The American Bridge company secures contracts to build new structures at Fort City Pennsylvania where Pittsburg Plate Glass plants burned. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad orders 1,000 steel cars and solicits proposals for 1000 box cars and 2000 coke cars.

Pittsburg American Bridge Company Fort City Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Baltimore and

Fall River Mills to Close for Short Period

Fall River Mills owned by M. C. D. Borden of New York shut down today and will resume on Monday June 20 operating only on alternate weeks. The seven mills house 467000 spindles and 13600 looms producing 80000 pieces of 28 inch goods weekly for the Ameri.

Fall River Mass Fall River Mills M. C. D. Borden New York Ameri

Printery Capacity and Payroll Impact

A printery with a capacity of 100000 pieces faces weekly payrolls around 48000 dollars. About five to six thousand operatives will be affected by the changes or reductions described.

Robbers Are Sent to Prison

Santo Genero and S Lampos of New York were moved from Hackensack jail to the state prison at Trenton for five year terms. They robbed a camp of forty Italian laborers at Glen Rock on November 1, tying victims to trees and stealing 2,500 dollars. The accused were captured in New York.

New York

Chicago Markets Summary of Grains and Live Stock

Chicago cash grain picks report No. 2 red wheat at 1.94 1.05, No. 3 red 0.95 1.01, No. 2 hard winter 0.97 1.00, others varied. Live stock prices list hogs, cattle, sheep and lambs with receipts and ranges. butter and poultry prices noted. East Buffalo and Dunning & Stevens reports add cattle, hog, and sheep figures with market tone described as strong or steady.

Chicago Omaha Texas East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens Live N. Y

IS SHOT FROM AMBUSH IN KENTUCKY NIGHT RIDER TRIAL

Jules Robinson, a farm hand and key witness in the Hopkinsville Night Rider trials, was ambushed near Otter Pond. He had been warned to flee the country after learning he would be summoned as a witness but ignored the warning, and was killed as his body was riddled with bullets.

Hopkingville Lexington Jules Robinson Hopkinsville Otter Pond Robinson

Man Killed in Roadside Shooting Near Home

Robinson, returning from a nearby store less than a mile from his residence, was fired upon from a hedge along the roadside. The incident occurred as he traveled home, with no immediate information on suspects or motive.

Robinson

Hardinge Appointed Viceroy of India

London June 11 Sir Charles Hardinge permanent under secretary of state for foreign affairs has been chosen as viceroy of India succeeding the Earl of Minto. The announcement comes amid imperial changes and marks a key appointment for British administration in India.

Train Plunges Into Lake After Crash Near Port Caldwell

A Canadian Pacific freight train derailed after striking a boulder on the main line near Port Caldwell and plunged into Lake Superior. The crew, Engineer Wheatley Fireman Clarke and Brakeman McMillan, were aboard and all were believed drowned.

Winnipeg Man Canadian Pacific Port Caldwell Port Arthur Lake Superior Wheatley Clarke McMillan al’ Wee

Chicago Hog Market Report June 11 1910

Updated market summary from Chicago on June 11 1910 shows steady averages across hog and cattle sectors. Hog prices ranged from 9 40 to 9 70 with light and heavy grades near yesterday’s levels, while cattle and sheep stayed steady with 300 cattle and 5000 sheep reported. Grain firm at Beach-Wickham Grain Company offices in the Postal Telegraph Building.

Chicago Market Report June 11 1910

Chicago market update shows estimated receipts today at 12000 with official receipts yesterday 17441 and shipments 2521. Tomorrow’s estimated receipts 31000. Market steady on yesterday’s average with bulk 95510 965, light 945 to 970, heavy 940 to 967, rough 940 to 914, pigs 960 to 965.

Market reports with varied price declines and steady cattle

Market shows weakness with declines from 5 to 73 cents versus early bulk. Light and mixed packers range 9 40 to 9 624 cents with heavy shipping grades similar. Rough grades quoted 9 38 to 9 65. Cattle overall steady.

Abandoned Farms Reflect In Suburban Trader Tale

A suburban grocer recalls leaving a farm fifteen years ago to seek fortune in the city. He describes the painful recollection of abandoning productive land and the shift toward urban life and perceived opportunities.

Local Market Prices Report

Washington City market prices list commodity costs for corn hay straw flour bran shorts corn meal buckwheat and poultry items with figures listed per unit or weight. The irregular OCR shows multiple lines of pricing including grain hay straw flour bran and small goods.

Eaue Covasvanee

Notable Visit Host Edward Grey and Roosevelt in England

The article recalls Edward Grey hosting Franklin D Roosevelt during his final days in Britain. It highlights Grey as the British foreign secretary and notes Roosevelt's presence and discussions held at official residences.

Mr. Roosevelt England

May Stop Big Fight Aims to Stall July 4 Johnson Bout

Jeffries Johnson prize fight may be canceled on July 4 as George Little sues Jack Johnson to enforce his 25 percent claim from the purse pictures and vaudeville earnings. Legal notices warn Lerger Johnson Gleason and Richard not to pay money Johnson may earn until the dispute is settled. Johnson cannot train and has lost about eight pounds amid the controversy.

San Francisco Jeffries Johnson George Little Jack Johnson Little Auch Johnson Lerger Gleason Richard Little-Johnson

Ketchel Knocks Smith Out In Fifth Round

Stanley Ketchel defeated Jum Smith at the National Sporting Club in New York on June 1. Ketchel, the middleweight champion, delivered a decisive right hand to end the bout in the fifth round after Smith fought bravely, taking rounds one two and four while Ketchel won the third.

New York Jum Smith Stanley Ketchel National Sporting Club Smith Ketchel

Wabash Pearls Win Favor Across Oceans

Dr Pepper of Mount Carmel has an $80,000 shipment of Wabash river pearls bought from mussel gatherers along the river between Grayville and Mount Carmel. He has traded pearls for a New York firm since pearl hunting began years ago, as Paris dealers seek the Wabash gems each summer. The Wabash jewel is highly valued in Europe.

Owensville Ind Dr. Pepper Mount Carmel Grayville New York Paris Europe

Princess of Bourbon of Spain Dies at 83

Paris report says the Princess of Bourbon of Spain, great aunt of King Alfonso, died at age 83. She was widow of Marquis Jose E. Quell Y Rente.

Alfonso Paris Princess of Bourbon of Spain Jose E. Quell Y Rente

Pinchot and Garfield Visit Chicago on Conservation Tour

Gifford Pinchot and James R. Garfield, leading national political figures, were seen in Chicago en route to St. Paul to attend a conservation event, drawing attention from local observers.

Detectives on the Prosecution Bench for Browne White Case

Detectives for both sides scour Illinois counties as trial in Browne White bribery case nears Monday. Judge McSurely presides as jurors are praised as one of the best and a speedy verdict is hoped.

Micago Lee O’nell House of Representatives Illinois Charles A. White William Lorimer United States McSurely Browne Wayman E Court

Baseball Results National and American Leagues Standings

Outcome of games across the leagues with scores and notes on rain postponements. Details include Chicago versus New York, Boston versus Cleveland, Chicago versus Washington, Detroit versus New York, and other tallies with pitchers and key players named.

New York R. H. Chicago Ciscansesee Pfeister Richie Brown Archer Mathewson Meyers St. Louis St Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Pooroeepet Collings Kiemoen Bens Chicago Washington Ma Walker Street Walsh Word Sweesey Mullin Schmidt

Rain Postpones Games At Indianapolis And Toledo

Weather delays force postponements for matches at Indianapolis St Paul and Toledo To toledo with several teams including Minnesota and others unable to play.

Toledo I. Minn Indianapolis Indianapolis St. Paul

Weather Outlook for Illinois and Indiana

Readable fragments indicate fair conditions across Illinois and Indiana with mild temperatures today. No significant precipitation reported and light winds.

Illinois Indiana

Man Confesses Jewelry Theft at Local Second-Hand Store

Fort Wayne police arrest Ti-In Lime O. i.yman Mereback after she confessed to stealing a large quantity of jewelry from the Mariotte second-hand store in Fort Wayne Indiana.

Ft. Wayne Ind Lime

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Ted C. R. Heike E. W. Gerbracht Bendernagle Bankers Galesburg, Ill Salis The Aldrich Payne American Bridge CO Baltimore and Ohio Dermar Philadelphia Record Avnos Serv Night Rider Hous Grain Market Beach-Wickham Grain Company Washington City Reister & Son Aere Roosters Ducks John A. Babcock U. 8. Yards Chicago, Illinois Battle Wabash Pearls STATE Tne National League W. L. Pet St. L Brook Phil Pitts Bos Pet. W. L. Pet THO Crew Wash American Association Lima, O
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