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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1911

Page

1

Robbers Blow Up Mail Car On Oregon Train

In Glendale Oregon on June 30 two bandits dynamited a mail car on north bound Southern Pacific train No 16 near West Fork Cow Creek canyon and took registered mail. Messenger Robb refused to open the express car. The robbers escaped with loot. authorities pursue with posses organized.

Glendale Ore Southern Pacific Seattle San Francisco West Fork Cow Creek Canyon Robb Southern Oregon Eugene Cow Creek

Royal progress through London to St Pauls for thanksgiving

King George and Queen Mary with the prince of Wales and Princess Mary toured London June 30, drawing great crowds as they headed from Buckingham Palace to St Pauls for a coronation thanksgiving service and lunch at Guildhall. The procession featured carriages and a large escort, with 15,000 troops and bands along the route.

London King George Queen Mary Prince of Wales Princess Mary Buckingham Palace St Paul's Guildhall

Woman Dies After Blood Sacrifice To Save Family

Ida Schiff of New York fainted on a fire escape balcony after donating blood to help a dying woman and to raise money to bring her five Russian children. She fell eighty feet to a court pavement and died an hour later. Cunard Line Strike Ends in Liverpool as Union recognition is granted and workers return to duty.

New York Ida Schiff Russia

Russian envoy tied to Washington post rumor

St Petersburg report says George Bakhmemeff former Russian ambassador at Tokyo has been promised the Washington post if Baron Rosen resigns.

St Petersburg George Bakhmemeff Tokyo Washington Post Baron Rosen

A Letter from Home Scene at Camp Sam Houston Texas

A letter from home reflects life at Camp Sam Houston Texas as the scene nears its breakup. Soldiers recount memories and the looming farewell, capturing the mood among units preparing to disband.

Camp Sam Houston Texas

Taft Considers Withdrawing Texas Maneuver Troops

President Taft weighing withdrawal of troops in the Texas maneuver division. Cabinet meeting to decide today with indications withdrawals will start soon and finish within a month. Improved Mexico conditions and soldier discomfort cited.

Taft Washington Texas

Hines Testimony Links Taft Aldrich to Lorimer Bid

Edward Hines of Chicago testifies before a Senate committee that President Taft and Senator Aldrich favored Lorimer’s bid to break Illinois deadlock and backed his candidacy. He describes calls to Lorimer and Governor Deneen and says Aldrich pressed him to influence Lorimer. The witness notes an alleged use of the president’s name for political ends.

Washington Edward Hines Chicago Edward Hines Lumber Company Senate Committee Lorimers Taft Nelson W. Aldrich Rhode Island Mr. Lorimer Lorimer Hines Aldrich Ilinois White House Illinois Springfield Mr. Hines

Open Dakota Lands Proclamation for Indian Reservation Registrations

President Teftt signs a proclamation opening about 150000 acres in the Fort Berthold Indian reservation North Dakota and about 450000 acres in Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations South Dakota under the registration plan. North Dakota registrations start August 14 in Bismarck Minot Plaza Garrison and Ryde. South Dakota registrations start October 2 in Chamberlain Dalles Gregory and Rapid City. Each registration lasts three weeks.

Washington Teftt Fort Berthold North Dakota Pine Ridge Rosebud South Dakota Bismarck Mineta Plaza Garrison Ryde N. B

Plans to confiscate large estates in Chihuahua

A Chihuahua dispatch reports state and federal authorities consider confiscating vast estates of General Luis Terrazas and Enrique Creel, with nominal compensation to the owners. The properties total over 20 million acres and would be distributed to the poor of the region. A separate Vernon Indiana note says stamps and change valued at about 3150 stolen from the post office with some recovered nearby and shots heard after the robbery.

Monterey Mex Chihuahua Luis Terrazas Inrique Rees Tetrizas Creel Vernon Ind Will Harper Postoffice

Caisson Disease Claims Three Divers in Peoria

Divers suffer caisson disease after being rushed to the earth's surface. Three victims reported in Peoria Illinois in June 80. The illness affects divers exposed to rapid pressure changes.

Peoria

Lye Thrown On Woman and Child in Danville

An unidentified assailant threw lye on Mrs May Prater and her young daughter in Danville HL, causing severe facial burns. Police report no arrests as of June 30.

Danville May Prater

Diet and Healin Hines: Idiosyncrasies From Eating Habits

A medical reflection discusses how foods that agree with one person can harm another due to temperaments and bodily conditions. The author links hereditary dietary habits to illnesses and temperament, citing examples of oysters causing sickness and honey upsetting some individuals. The piece ties idiosyncrasies to family history and historic sayings about inherited traits.

Hines Denies Cook Testimony On Lorimer Election Moves

In Mr. Cook's recent testimony Hines said he would go to Springfield with all the moves to elect Lorimer. Hines denied Cook's account of the terepnene convers.

Cook Hines Springfield Lorimer

Mayor Implicated In Postoffice Robbery Case Hearing

Testimony links respected citizen to organized crime in a Bemidji hearing. Behan testifies the plan included Dr Dumas and Davis to burn the Puposky post office and blow the safe for money, stamps, and papers. Behan identifies a revolver allegedly given by Dumas to Davis.

Behan Dumas Davis

Labor Leaders Plan 10 Cent Per Capita Appeal

In Indianapolis a secret meeting of about 100 labor leaders from numerous international unions discussed funding for a defense fund for John J. and James B. McNamara, indicted for dynamiting. After debate over an across the board assessment, a plan was approved to appeal unions to contribute 10 cents per member to the national fund.

Indianapolis John J James B. McNamara Los Angeles Cal

FG' Four Wire MFNE Indirter At Holt Summer

In a terse summer note from Holt an item lists four wire MFNE indicate a need for indirect connections. The fragmentary text lacks clear dates or outcomes but points to a local utility notice or equipment update.

Weather outlook for Indiana and Wisconsin regions today

Forecast shows warmer conditions and fair skies in Indiana with a cautious approach to winds. Wisconsin expects rain showers mainly in the north with generally fair weather in the south and moderate to brisk southerly winds.

Indiana Wisconsin Poren

Cul lom Puts Lincoln Memorial Start Before Taft Letter

Senator Cullom asked President Taft to explain the Lincoln memorial delay. Taft replied with a letter to architect Burnham, noting the Fine Arts Commission and the Lincoln commission have discussed site and design options.

Lincoln Memorial Taft Architect Burnham Washington Cullom Lincoln Commission Fine Arty Commission Whdely Burnham Chicaso Fine Arts Commission

Trust Head Guilty In State Banking Case

Joseph Reichman former Carnegie Trust president found guilty of making false statements to the state banking department. Verdict cites a $130,000 loan from Northern Bank to Crust company via Joseph G. Robin. Reichman reeled and nearly fell as verdict was read.

New York Joseph Reichman Carnegie Trust Company State Banking Department Northern Bank Crust Company Joseph G. Robin Reichman Flen

Unclear text fragment hints at Langford victory in last rounds

Partial OCR mentions Langford and a late round victory at a national event. References New York and Betsy, but details are garbled and names unclear.

Langford York Laveford the Posten Warn National

Death in police ambulance in Grand Rapids

John Weston of Birmingham died in a Grand Rapids police ambulance after an attack of heart failure.

Grand Rapids Mich John Weston Birmingham

Woman in Aeroplane Makes First Solo Cross Country Flight

Boston, June 30. The first successful cross country solo flight by a woman is credited to Mrs. James B. Martin, wife of the renowned aviator. In eighteen minutes she flew over Waltham Watertown Newton Waverly and Belmont and landed perfectly after performing bold evolutions.

Boston Mass James B. Martin Waltham Watertown Newton Waverly Belmont Try

Comet Impresses Public as Mexico Elects President

Fifty years ago today on June 30 a comet of extraordinary splendor drew crowds and sparked scientific interest in America and beyond. The article notes wide public attention and mentions Justresz being elected president of the Mexican republic with tutelary powers.

Almerica Uhrond O Jupiter Justresz Mexican Republic

Pensions Totaled 68 Million as 365 Thousand Homes Enrolled

United States payments for the year reached 68,797,838 dollars with 365,783 homes enrolled. Cardinal Gibbons received the biretta in an official investiture ceremony in Baltimore.

United States Cardinal Gibbons Balthmore

Indictments Target Major Wire Firms and Capitalists

Federal grand jury charges prominent firms and financiers in the wire industry with forming cartels to restrain trade. Indictments name American Steel and Wire, General Electric, National Conduit and Cable, and others, with Palmer and Roebling among those charged. Claims cover cables, wire, nails, and related products. many defendants face multiple counts.

American Steel Wirecom Dany Foteers United States Tec Wirm PL Palmer John A Roehne Frank J. Gould Ugrakine Kewitt London Blerbert Sutterlee Somin-Daw JP. Morgan Setain Mabkshaw Wire Company Charles F Brooker Ansonia Brase and Vopper Company Republican National Standard Unterground Cable Company Electrica Hited States

Indianapolis dentist found dead in office

The body of John Byram aged forty a widely known dentist was found hanging in his downtown office. Mrs Byram had asked Trends to search for her husband as fear of going insane is given as the motive. Byram was a lecturer writer and authority on porcelain work at Indiana Dental College.

Indianapolis John Byram Byram Goins Indiana Dental College

Taft to Vacation at Beverly Mass with Family

President Taft will start his summer break this Saturday relocating with his family to Beverly Massachusetts. The summer home named Parrametta is among the resort's finest residences where wealthy families reside during hot months. The Levi Leiter estate is also among Beverly’s noted palaces.

Washington Taft Beverly Mass

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