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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1907

Page

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Two-Cent Fare War in Missouri Rail Case Fought in Court

Kansas City June 17. Four hours of arguments in U S district court over Missouri maximum freight rate and 2 cent passenger fare acts. State seeks injunctions while railroads push for federal jurisdiction to amend petitions. Judge Smith McPherson reserved decision and warned Hadley of possible contempt as talks pivot on state versus federal authority.

Kansas City Missouri United States District Court St. Louis Smith McPherson Hadley

Injunction Suit Filed Against Nebraska Railways Over Fares

Lincoln June 17 Attorney General Thompson leads an injunction suit in the Nebraska Supreme Court on behalf of himself and three state railway commissioners against Union Pacific Burlington Rock Island and Missouri Pacific to force compliance with 2 cent fare anti pass laws and the July 9 commodity weight rate. The filing seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent the railroads from bypassing the new freight regulations.

Lincoln, Neb Thompson Nebraska Supreme Court State Railway Commission Union Pacific Burlington Rock Island Missouri Pacific Lincoln

Carnegie Gift for Germany Library in Berlin

Andrew Carnegie plans a $1,000,000 library project in Berlin to be announced in Kiel during a public ceremony. Carnegie and his wife will travel from Skibo Castle to Kiel, where they will be presented to the emperor and empress before the gift is disclosed.

Carnegie Germany Pittsburg Andrew Carnegie Kiel Berlin Skibo Castle Caregie

Governor halts prize fight in Brazil Indiana

Governor Hanly ordered Sheriff William Prince to stop the boxing match between Joe Walcott and Mike Donovan scheduled for tomorrow night at the Coliseum. The sheriff informed the manager the event would not be permitted.

Brazil Ind Hanly William Prince Joe Walcott Mike Donovan

Death of Col Alexander Hoagland Ends Curfew Law Figure

Omaha dispatch reports Col Alexander Hoagland of Louisville known as the news boys friend was found dead in his Murray hotel room this morning. Birmingham notes Gov Comer named ex-Congressman Bankhead to fill the Senate vacancy caused by Senator Morgan's death with appointment lasting until July legislative session.

Omaha Alexander Hoagland Louisville Country Murray Hotel Birmingham Ala Comer Bankhead Senate Morgan

Bereft Groom Claims Secret Sarnia Marriage

Benjamin Belyea of Grinnell Bros. music store in Yort Huron says he married Bessie May Kendall in Sarnia on July 17 1906 and now seeks a court ruling. Kendall denies the marriage and her mother reportedly ordered him from the home amid the dispute.

Yort Huron Mich Benjamin Belyea Grinnell Bros Sarnia Bessie May Kendall St. Clair Abstract Company Belyea Rev. J. Beery Bessie Belyen

Bloomington Holds Successful First Homecoming Week

Bloomington Illinois wrapped its first homecoming with perfect weather and heavy attendance. Capt J H W Rowell spoke on Saturday afternoon honoring local veterans while Ex Vice President A E Stevenson delivered the morning address and praised McLean county and Illinois as a model of progress.

Bloomington J. H W. Rowell A. E. Stevenson McLean County Stevenson

Brennan's Wonderful Gyroscope Locomotive On Monorail Trip

An actress about 140 pounds travels on Louis Brennan's monorail gyroscope railway. The English inventor says the gyroscope fixes future transport. The car runs on a single wire track and remains upright by two counter-rotating flywheels in vacuum. Scientists watched six hours of maneuvers and deemed the test a success.

Louis Brennan

Czar Dissolves Duma and Sets New Election Law

The imperial ukase abolishes the present duma and orders elections under a new law aimed at preventing class submergence by the masses. Nicholas signs after a long ministerial session, justifying the move by necessity to save Russia from anarchy. The ruling senate is directed to enact the measures with elections starting Sept 14 and a new duma to convene Nov 14.

St. Petersburg Nicholas Duma Russia Council of Ministers Peterhof

Cannot Limit Woman's Work

Albany June 17 the New York court of appeals ruled the penal law restricting women to certain factory hours unconstitutional. The decision sustains lower courts and affirm that adult women must be treated as equals to men in employment and that the state cannot limit their work hours.

Albany N. Y New York Court of Appeals

Rev James R Kaye Bailed on Counterfeit Manufacturing Charge

Rev James R Kaye of Oak Park is out on $500 bond after federal indictment for manufacturing moulds to produce counterfeit money. He faces trial at the September term in Quincy or the January term in Springfield.

Minnesota Battleship Raised After Sinking at Hampton Roads

The battleship Minnesota was raised after sinking at Hampton Roads with eleven men lost. Only one body was recovered, identified as Fireman Westphal.

Hampton Roads Westphal

Nicholas Explains Dissolution Motives for Duma

The ukase is issued with a manifesto outlining why the emperor dissolved the duma. It cites the duma's actions as the core reason and frames the move as necessary to preserve the realm's revolutionary spirit and stability.

Duma

Tsar Proposes New Electoral Law For Russia

In a statement attributed to Nicholas, the emperor asserts defects in the current electoral system and calls for a new basis of suffrage. He argues representation of non Russian nationalities should be reduced and frontier elections suspended to prevent non Russian delegates from dominating, entrusting the reform to the ruling senate. The tone stresses imperial authority and unity in transforming Russia’s parliament.

Duma Russia Nicholas

Speech by M Nelidoff Urges Arbitration to Limit War

The remarks warn the conference to stay grounded and continue work from the first meeting toward alleviating war horrors. He calls for broader arbitration and a path toward civilization and justice but cautions against advancing beyond that scope.

M. Nelidoff

Baseball Scores Across Leagues For Saturday and Sunday

Scores reported from Chicago and other cities note results in League American Western and Association play. Notable games include Brooklyn at Chicago 4 3 in eleven innings and Philadelphia 8 Cincinnati 3 on Saturday, with Sunday outcomes in several series across the circuit.

Chicago Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Brooklyn American Cleveland Washington Detroit Des Moines Pueblo Omaha Sioux City Lincoln Denver Association Toledo- Milwaukee Toledo Milwaukee Coumbus Kansas City Columbus Indianapolis Minneapolis Louisville St. Paul

Markets Report From Chicago Hogs and Cattle

Chicago June 17 1907 markets show hog receipts estimated at 27000 with 2936 carried over from yesterday. Market prospects slow with prices up 5 cents. light hogs at 85 to 95 and 86 17 percent. Mixed packers 85 90 to 86 15. heavy ship grades 85 80 to 86 074g. Rough hogs 5 80 to 85 90. Cattle 20000 strong to 10 higher while sheep 12000 steady.

Chicago Saturne

Second Report of Receipts and Market Prices

Official receipts yesterday 7963 shipments 1822 past week receipts 157941 shipments 18279 estimated receipts today 27000 officials left over 2936 estimated tomorrow market prices for hogs cattle and sheep with varying grades and values across packs and regions. cattle and sheep markets show general strength and higher bids compared with Saturday close.

Dissolution of the Duma Shocks Hague Peace Conference

The Hague June 17 delegates react to Russia dissolving the duma and proposing a new election system. The move, coinciding with the conference opening, draws disapproval and is seen as a blow to pacifists. Nellidoff’s speech emphasizes no disarmament and a path away from universal peace.

The Hague Duma Russia M. Nelidoff van Tets van Goudrian Wilhelmina M. Nelldoff Rele

John A Babcock Promise of a Square Deal

John A. Babcock assures a square deal and timely writing service in a compact proclamation. The message emphasizes reliability and consistent value for clients seeking prompt action.

France and Japan Strike Trade Off In Indo China Credit Pact

Paris reports outline Franco Japanese entente as France trades access to Indo China markets for Japanese loans. Japan seeks about 5 billion francs to refinance loans and fund industrial growth, with France counting the deal a strong reciprocal advantage amid Asia's power balance. M Pichon, veteran Asia hand, sees risk and reward in Indo China defense and finance strategy.

Paris France Japan Korea Formosa Europe M. Pichon Far East Peking Indo-China Indo- China Quai d'Orsay Russia Germany China Shimonisaki Quai d’Orsay Tokio England Colouy M. Kurino

Fatal Sequel of a Dare

Madison Indiana reports a tragedy after a dare on a railway track. Charles Dawson was killed and Fred Ochs fatally injured as a train approached while a local youth party returned from a singing school near Lovett, seven miles south of North Vernon.

Madison Ind Lovett North Vernon Louisville Charles Dawson Fred Ochs Dawson Ochs

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Berfft Mertos Illinois Brennan Czar Council of the Empire Texas Grain Market John A. Babcock North American Commission Company Gchigago, Ill Empire of Japan Mikado Orient
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