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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1907
Page
1
Lisbon riots erupt over royal decree rule with Premier Franco amid bloodshed. Cavalry fired on rioters injuring and killing several as authorities suspend newspapers and search for instigators. Paris and St. Petersburg dispatch linked tensions to broader European strain and political reform debates.
Paris reports relief after the south France wine growers revolt is checked. Albert, leader of the disturbance, reportedly sought atonement from Premier Clemenceau. Ribot calls the crisis the worst in 37 years while troops quell unrest and authorities brace for any developments.
Marion Indiana health officer Dr C W MacQuown was asked to analyze milk for contamination after a cow owner claimed the animal scratched its head with its hind foot and rubbed horns on the stable. The doctor has not reported results but may seek dandruff care advice and a temporary restraining order against the cow.
The Italian government delaying a bill to ban night work triggers a nationwide bakers strike. In the U S, Barney Oldfield at Portland Oregon set world records driving a devil wagon a mile in 52 seconds and a mile in one minute flat.
Mark Twain drew crowds at King Edward VII's Windsor garden party, meeting the king and Queen Alexandra and many notables including Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman and Ellen Terry. He joked about buying Windsor Castle grounds and praised the queen's beauty while denying any sale rumor.
Mark recounts a conversation describing Twains remarks on a courteous reception. He recalls telling the emperor of a sixteen year old episode when he walked a mile with him during waterings at Homburg and notes how often he has spoken of it.
The governor Count Medem ordered in Novgorod province that severe measures will be used to suppress disorders by military force. Troops will disperse any meeting or demonstration where a red flag is shown or revolutionary songs are sung.
Houghton Michigan reports the death of Joseph Piche aged 26 of Lake Linden after fifteen thousand volts surged through his body at Trainesdale while he was stringing electric wires to the Baltic mine.
Baseball scores from Saturday and Sunday show Cincinnati beating Pittsburg 6 to 2 in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia topping Brooklyn 6 to 5 in the first game with Brooklyn winning 5 to 1 in the second. Chicago St Louis games ended 3 to 0 and 2 to 1 in ten innings. American League results include Philadelphia 4 over Washington and Boston 12 over New York with Detroit 4 and Chicago 3 in Detroit.
The report lists multiple baseball results across cities such as Chicago Minneapolis Toledo Louisville and more, with scores in extra innings and twin bills. It notes a drowning incident in Rochester New York where George Annis aged 22 overheated and drowned after entering a canal following a ballgame. his home was Grand Rapids Michigan.
Belleville Ohio reports Dr J L Bates completed a 22 day fast with only water after starting to aid his health. He began at 191 pounds and dropped to 168 pounds. In Indianapolis a mail carrier Samuel S Tolin shot himself at Riverside Park amid ill health concerns.
Estimated receipts total about 128000 for the period with hogs and cattle showing mixed signals. Hogs market ranges from light to heavy shipping grades with prices from 5 60 to 86 12 and cattle steady to strong for Beeves and westerns with yearlings and stockers showing modest gains or stability.
The message states that John A. Babcock pledges to provide a square deal and invites timely action. It emphasizes trust and prompt service without additional details or context.
A cyclone at Recreation Park killed three race horses and a man, William Weidemyer, aged 49, was found after the storm. The cyclone struck suddenly lifting stalls over the fence. In San Francisco telegraphers strike spreads, causing massive telegram traffic blockages.
Andrew Carnegie and Mrs. Carnegie sailed from Kiel to The Hague to meet with government representatives and friends at the peace conference scene. He plans to settle details about the palace of peace on his way to Scotland and discussed German aims with Chancellor von Buelow in recent talks.
During the night an attempt to blow up the Little Rock home of Hon Ashley Cockrill ex attorney and prominent lawyer failed as fuse did not burn. Two sticks of dynamite described as sixty pound pressure eight inches long and one inch in circumference were found on his porch with a sixty five pound pressure cup and fuse whose end had burned. The explosive could demolish a large portion of a block.
Peoria Illinois June 24 Daniel F Raum prominent local lawyer and son of ex commissioner of pensions has been taken to the penitentiary and sentenced for forgery and embezzlement Mrs Raum in devotion plans to move to Joliet to comfort her husband during his confinement and pending release efforts
In fulfillment of a promise to the state railway commission the Minneapolis and Omaha railroad filed a new Nebraska freight rate schedule to take effect July 5. The tariffs are reduced by 15 percent to meet the new maximum under the freight law.
A doctor asserts that heavy drinkers remain healthy when their only consumption is water. He emphasizes moderation and questions the health risks of other beverages, framing water as essential for sustained wellbeing.
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