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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1910
Page
7
The Law and Order League requests Ottumwa Sheriff be removed from office. They accuse him of misconduct and call for investigation led by city authorities and county officials. The move follows local protests and petitions supporting reform.
A Minnesota incident involves an Iowa farmer accused of improper conduct with police, leading to a financial loss. The report also notes a veteran ballplayer's death, adding a separate obituary item to the page.
Ottumwa Iowa May 18 Sheriff W W Jackson is asked to resign by the Ottumwa Law and Order league after a committee accuses him of intoxication and consorting with a woman of ill repute. The league insists he step down immediately while remaining in office during the current term is opposed.
A dog seizes a small mass of flesh in its mouth and shakes it, while the tiny pigs remain still and continue to eat. The scene depicts a moment of animal behavior without further impact on the pigs.
In Cedar Rapids on May 18 John Mc Nally 63 and his brother James 67, laborers long intoxicated, slept on Rock Island tracks after a day of dissipation. A passing engine killed John and seriously injured James. Both men were from Pittsburg.
L D Raymond known in Iowa City as Duffy Raymond is preaching prohibition in Valparaiso Indiana after spending over a year in Iowa City where he was a moving picture manager dramatist reader boxer and prize fighter He left after paying a street assault fine and his reform is welcomed by acquaintances here in Iowa City.
Congress man Walter L. Smith opened his campaign in Villisca Iowa on May 18 with a defense of regulars in Congress and a critique of insurgents. He plans to emphasize congressional work and his record, predicting a prolific session and urging voters to back Taft administration policies over reform delays.
L T Oberg of Crescent Iowa a farmer was arrested Friday in Minneapolis for drunkenness after claiming he was robbed of nearly $2000. He admitted drinking and said he had sold his farm recently and came to town to have a good time and search for more land. He showed a Crescent bank book and check book as proof. He said thieves missed $30 in cash. police doubt the larger amount.
The board reports thirty five new complaints on railroad operation including crossings, depot service and delays. Four requests sought reduced classifications for fresh meat furnaces ice and chocolate coating. Sixty one cases closed mostly in complainant favor. Four decisions made on elevator site depot construction new Y track and oil shipping. Wheat corn oats and provisions markets show mixed trends with tight money and variable demand. Rates and hearings listed with dates and expectations.
In Des Moines Iowa on May 18 two men were injured when lightning struck the trolley ahead of a crowded street car causing passengers to leap to safety. John Jasper broke a leg and suffered other injuries while Jack Jackson was seriously hurt after jumping from the car. The conductor quickly pulled the trolley from the wire to prevent a broader panic.
The 61 year old Oliver H Benrett who died in Sioux City arrived in Waverly for burial. He had played for years with the Ponca Nebraska team and was the oldest player in the west. He pitched the first curved ball in the west 46 years ago.
In Des Moines on May 18 the Iowa Supreme Court upheld a $6,000 damages verdict for F. and Dunshee and Crystal Oil against Standard Oil, ruling the latter drove the company out of business. The case from Polk County drew attention as the court also affirmed State v James O Neill, Wayne County, for soliciting liquor orders in a prohibition county. The opinion also covered Minnie E McRath versus Grand Lodge A O U W from Johnson County.
Francis Leupp quotes Charles Dudley Warner on how newspapers mirror the public they serve. The piece argues that even controversial papers reveal more about readers than their critics admit, noting readers privately sustain sensational sheets while publically condemning them.
Chicago May 16 Indications were plentiful that followers of the leading songs were selling out wheat today. The northwest also sold considerably here. Fine rain over the winter and spring wheat country improved the crop outlook and led to a somewhat decided change in sentiment. The close was steady but at a decline of 38 cents to 34 7 8 cents. Corn and oats finished 1 8 cent lower to 1 8 cents higher. Provisions fell 2 1 2 to 7 1 2 cents.
Moderate cattle receipts last week kept buyers alert as offerings reached 42000. Top steer sold at 8.70 with Iowa and Nebraska cattle trading around 7.40 to 7.75 and cows and heifers firm. Hogs gained 25 30 cents from a week ago with light hogs selling near 9.70 9.76 and overall prices up over year earlier. Sheep receipts 46000 with dull markets but good lambs rising to 7.50 7.50 and spring lambs quoted 9.00 11.00 across the week.
May 16 South Omaha reports cattle receipts of 4200 with steers 5.80 to 8.00, cows and heifers 2.75 to 5.85, stockers 3.50 to 6.50, veal calves 4.00 to 8.00, bulls 3.75 to 6.25. Hog receipts 2850 9.25 to 9.40 top, Sheep receipts 5625 with yearlings 6.90 to 7.80, wethers 7.19, ewes 5.00 to 6.10, lambs 7.75 to 8.65.
Des Moines market notes show cattle receipts at 200 with mixed grades. Prices range for choice steers from 5.60 to 6.60, cows 3.55 to 5.05, canners and cutters 1.25 to 2.50, calves 5.50 to 6.00. Hogs receipts 900 with price bands 18.25 to 78.80 for good to choice and 7.35 to 8.30 for medium to good.
May 16 at St Joseph South St Joseph cattle receipts 1500 steady steers 5.50 to 7.75 cows and heifers 23.50 to 7.50 calves 3.00 to 7.50 hog receipts 4500 15 cents lower top 9.45 bulk 9.25 to 9.35 sheep receipts 2400 dull and lower lambs 7.50 to 8.85
A list of garden fresh items with prices including Apples 3.70 per 6.09 barrel for fancy eating and 3.50 per barrel for cooking. Cranberries Jerseys 6.50 per barrel. Lemons 5.00 per box. Oranges California 2.75 per case. Potatoes Burbank 0.55 per bushel. Cucumbers hot house 2.00 per dozen. New Potatoes 1.80 per bushel. Lettuce head 1.00 per dozen. Onions dry 0.30 per pound. Parsnips 0.50 per pound. Radishes 0.40 per dozen.
Evening gatherings featured Misa Jeannette Jami leading the High Orchestra with Coronet soloist Friend and Mal colm Dowell on violin at Mr and Mrs J A Washington street. A Cloyce Beards Sabbath school group hosted a birthday surprise for Mr Beard at Dr J C Boice home. Verne Ashby announced her engagement to Charles Jank Steirwalt at her South Iowa Avenue party. Attendees included Mrs Otto P Dede and Miss Pearl Warrington among others.
The text notes that when Parliament dissolves, MPs must face election costs and risk debt. It recalls that until about 60 years ago civil suits for debt could not target MPs, shielding spendthrift lawmakers from creditors. Disraeli is quoted on keeping certain men out of reform through Commons membership.
The Rest Roomsociation will hold a meeting Saturday afternoon at 3 p m at the Rest Room.
Advice on strawberry irrigation describes digging holes beside plants to pour water and using dry dirt to reduce evaporation, plus a tile irrigation plan. The June issue of McClure's presents features on Taft, parliamentary power, court cruelty, royal reminiscences, German English relations, and multiple detective and fiction stories.
The record notes a claim that the Earth's surface covers 196,901,984 square miles. This figure appears in a historical discussion and may reflect period estimates rather than modern measurements.
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