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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1907

Page

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Stolypin Victorious Others to Probably Follow Resignations

The editor reports the resignation of Charles von Schwanebach, empire comptroller and a foe of de Witte, as part of Stolypin’s long struggle for ministry control. Schwanebach, a three cabinet veteran, backed champions of a restricted new election law and may retire from public life, with further resignations expected from reactionary ministers.

St. Petersburg Arles von Schwanebach Empire Duma M. Stolypin Uma M. von Schwanebach

Bribe claim tied to Minnesota official in life company case

Witness William S. Bechtel testified that an envelope with 220 dollars was slipped to Elmer H. Dearth, then Minnesota insurance commissioner, as he faced bribery charges. Bechtel described the February 1904 incident and Dearth’s reaction. Bethel, tied to Northwestern National Life, has just been convicted of grand larceny. In a separate case, James Murray from Little Falls was arrested for alleged involvement in Julius Rosenheimer’s death but later proved an alibi.

Elmer H. Dearth Minnesota Williams Bechtel Northwestern National Life Insurance Company Witess Bechtel Wid Dearth Elmer Bethel York James Murray Little Falls N. Y Julius Rosenheimer Welham Murray

Race Mare Los Angeles Sells for 10000 in Lexington

Newark buyer J F Chanley sells the famed race mare Los Angeles with her foals and yearling to John T Madden for 10000 in Lexington Kentucky. Los Angeles has won forty seven races and is among America's top mares alongside Beldame.

Lexington J. F. Chan‘ley Newark N. J John T. Madden Los Angeles the Bard America Beldame

British Warship Pyramus Runs Aground Near Cook Town

The British cruiser Pyramus of 2185 tons and 300 feet in length went ashore last Sunday 150 miles north of Cook Town. Lord Northcote, governor general of Australia, and his family were on board and have since left for Brisbane by steamer.

Cairns Queensland Cooktown Lord Northcote Australia Brisbane

Weavers Strike at Coronet Woolen Mills Over Loom Demand

Providence R T June 27. Five hundred weavers at Coronet Woolen mills Mapleville began striking when orders were issued for workers to operate two looms on fancy work.

Providence R. T Coronet Woolen Mapleville

Three Convicts Hanged in Missouri Prison Escape

In Jefferson City on June 27 three inmates Harry Vaughn Edward Raymond and George Ryan executed by hanging for the Nov 2 1905 prison break killing guard John Clay. Vaughn and Raymond were from St Louis while Ryan was from Kansas City. All were hanged simultaneously in the county jail.

Jefferson City Evening Journal Harry Vaughn Edward Raymond St. Louis George Ryan Kansas City John Clay

Freeze 'em' Stir Causes Pure Food Arrests in Indiana

Professor Frank Owen of Frankfort schools, now deputy state food inspector, arrived in Elwood and led arrests for using a hamburger additive known to butchers as "freeze em" in meats. B F Keller paid 10 dollars and costs after guilty plea. Peter Downs faced two charges with fines. Fred Ulander charged with selling impure hamburger and fined. Joseph Burtanger fined 10 dollars for pies exposed to flies. Owens then went to Tipton inspecting five butcher shops and four found using the same additive, all pleading guilty and paying 19 dollars each.

Elwood Ind Frank Owen Frankfort B. F. Keller Peter Downs Fred Ulander Joseph Burtanger Owens Tipton

Fatal fight in Wisconsin leaves quarryman dead

Conrad Holland, 54, a quarry worker, died after a fight that began in Frank Schneider's saloon in Waukesha and ended in the street. Schneider and Henry Salmon, both held on murder charges, deny guilt. Holland lived with his 12 year old son in a squalid Lannon cottage near the scene. his ex wife resides in Ottawa, Illinois.

Waukesha Wis Conrad Holland Frank Schneider Lannon Henry Salmon Lisbon Wo County Schneider Holland Ottawa Iil

Needle patient Miss Dressler moved to Fordham Hospital

Mollie Dressler aged 23, who had forty needles removed from her stomach at Bellevue last September, is now at Fordham hospital with the same needle illness. This is her third self endangerment by swallowing needles. She denies intent to end life and gives no reason for the habit.

New York

Bulldog in Grand Rapids Chase Ends in Hotel Pantlind

A mad bulldog pursued by police in a carriage and automobile caused public uproar in Grand Rapids on June 27. Officers fired as it ran through several blocks, retreating into the Hotel Pantlind where they killed the dog behind the bar as the bartender restrained it with a siphon of seltzer.

Grandapids Mich Pantlind

Girl Graduate Drowned in Rock Island River Boating Accident

Margaret Rh Kennedy aged 20, a high school graduate, drowned when her canoe with William Rich was fouled by a trot line on the river. Rich was rescued by other outing parties. The girl sank before help arrived.

Rock Island Margaret Rh. Kennedy William Rich Rich

Baseball Scores From Chicago to St Louis and Beyond

Baseball scores across leagues report Chicago 7 to St Louis 6 in game one and Chicago 4 to St Louis 1 in game two. Other results include Brooklyn tying New York and Pittsburgh, Detroit beating Cleveland, and St Louis blanking Chicago. Weather and incomplete lines noted.

Chicago St. Louis New York Brooklyn Pittsburg Boston St Louis Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Toledo Louisvie Indianapolis Columbus St. Paul Milwaukee Minneapolis Kansas City Wotom Pueblo—Sioux Cit Rero Dyepyer -Des Moines Deépter Eined Omaha Liavoln

Davis on Stand in Haywood Trial as Orchard’s Accusations Rise

William F. Davis one of Haywood’s defense witnesses faced sharp cross examination about his alleged roles in the 1899 Bunker Hill and Sullivan mine explosion and Cripple Creek crimes. He denied union membership, testified to hiding after the blast, and recounted Orchard’s threats toward Steunenberg during Cripple Creek events.

E. F. Richardson Denver Harry Orchard Haywood Boise Ida Richardson Orchard Western Federation of Miners Richardson, Patterson & Hawkins Boise, Ida William F. Davis Goldfield Nev William D. Haywood Frank Steunenberg Davis Bunker Hill and Sullivan Mill Haywood and Moyer Cripple Creek Independence Station Clarence Darrow Babe Bunker Hill and Sullivan Hercules Steunenberg Borah Gem Bunker Hill Hutton Butte McConnell

Orchard's Words Stand Alone at the Occasion

A fragment notes that no one else spoke that day besides Orchard. The lone remark marks the occasion with Orchard's excluded commentary, leaving the scene defined by his words.

Orchard accusations and witnesses recount alleged plot at mining federation trial

Testimony ties 1904 1905 statements to a plan against the federation and its leaders. Mrs Day cites a love claim and threats of killing Steunenberg while Elliott says Orchard claimed mine owners employed him. Cross examination reveals Elliott’s asylum history and O Neill links Orchard to federation activities.

Lottie Day Denver Orchard Hercules Steunegberg John D. Elliott Idaho Federation Elliott John M. O'Neill Miners’ Magazine Peabody Sherman Bell O'Neill

Trial of Judge Loving Proceeds Amid Insanity Debate

In Houston Virginia on June 27 the Loving murder trial nears a point as defense closes its insanity case after three witnesses. The prosecution plans rebuttal with Annie Kidd to challenge Elizabeth Loving’s testimony and its impact on Judge Loving’s sanity.

Houston Judge Loving Theodore Estes Young Estes Elizabeth Loving Annie Kidd Harmon Kidds Loving Elizabeth Lovingston

Vienna Watches Portugal Crisis Interest in Miguel of Braganza

Vienna follows the Portuguese crisis as Duke Miguel of Braganza considers a potential call to Portugal. He visits his sister Archduchess Marie Therese and weighs a dynastic change versus a republic. Austria and Spain reportedly press King Carlos to modify government to avert wider upheaval.

Carlos Austria Vienna Portugal Miguel of Braganza Marie Theresa Francis Josep Miguel Spain

Yale senior blamed as bicycle accident causes death

Mrs. George F. Russell was fatally struck by a bicycle ridden by W. A. Perry of Tarboro North Carolina a Yale senior. The medical examiner ruled the death an accident. Perry had just graduated.

New Haven Conn George EF. Russell W. A. Perry Tarboro N. C Yale

Hogs and cattle market figures from Chicago session

The June 27 1907 market report shows estimated hog receipts 18000 with 7326 leftover from yesterday. Prospects strong with prices 5 to 6 higher than yesterday close. Cattle 5000 head, sheep 9000, generally steady.

Market Receipts and Prices From Yesterday and Today

Official receipts yesterday 30330 shipments 2724 estimated receipts today 20000 officials left yesterday 7326 ee receipts tomorrow. Market shade higher than yesterday's close packers holding off Bulk. Light hogs 590 to 600, mixed packers 8585 to 86 124 shipping grades 8560 to 8580. Pigs 8540 to 8605 porkers 8605 to 8610 cattle receipts 5000 market steady beeves 8465 to 8710 cows and heifers 8435 to 8550 Texas steers 8450 to 8595 stockers and feeders 290 to 515 westerns 8450 to 529. Receipts 9000 market weak natives 400 to 620 westerns 8400 to 8620 yearlings 8610 to 8685 lambs 8575 to 8715 western lambs 575 to 715 market more active and steady at yesterday's average light 585 to 612 mixed packers 580 to 8610 shipg pt 560 to 8600 rough 8560 to 5 cattle steady sheep weak

Texas Chicago

John A Babcock Ghigago Ill Message

A terse note from John A Babcock of Ghigago Illinois offers availability and promises a square deal with the assurance you will receive. The fragmentary text indicates a personal outreach seeking engagement.

Albert Surrenders to Clemenceau Amid Wine Growers Crisis

Paris and Montpellier reports reveal Marcelin Albert and his Argelliers allies surrender as civil strike continues. Government vows to prosecute labor leaders who backed the mutiny while disciplinary issues in the army rise. Albert returns to prison and sends Clemenceau repayment of a 100 franc loan.

Paris Marcelin Abbert Clemenceau M. Clemenceau Toops Seventeenth Infantry General Federation of Labor Seventeenth Regiment Albert Montpellier France M. Albert Committee of Argelliers Federated Committees

Debates End As Campbell Bannerman Wins Lords Power Curtailment

London June 27 The three days of debate in the house of commons ended with Premier Campbell-Bannerman's resolution to curtail the Lords veto passage carried 4382 to 147 amid ministerial cheers. Henderson's Labour amendment for abolishing the Lords was defeated 315 to 100. Asquith noted country opinion favors a single chamber. The premier received a final ovation leaving the house.

London House of Commons Campbell-Bannerman House of Lords A. Henderson Laborite Durham Herbert H. Asquith

Tragic Local Suicide In Oceana County

Mrs Henry Shriner aged 28 committed suicide at her home two miles north of Mears in Oceana county by swallowing Paris green bought by her husband for potato plant spraying. She died after a long period of agony and was despondent over ill health.

Muskegon Mich Henry Shriner Mears Oceana County Paris Green

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Stolypin de Witte Count de Witte M. Yermoloff Goremykin M. Goremykin Four Steunenburg Than’s Grain Market John A. Babcock The North American Commission Company Paya Clemenceau LORDS Campbell - Bannerman Commons
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