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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1907
Page
1
Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith reports the Standard Oil Company and its affiliates dominate the U.S. petroleum industry by controlling mid continent pipelines. Independent refiners face exorbitant transportation charges from Appalachian fields to seaboard, greatly reducing market access and profits.
The report argues Standard Oil builds power by abusing transportation, using a small trunk line and railroad discriminations to choke independent refiners. It claims independents lack equal pipeline access and warns of further unfair practices to be detailed later.
Fayette Ind May 20 The Upper Iowa university defeated Morning Side college in a debate on Progressive Inheritance Tax, keeping the affirmative. This marks the third straight victory for Upper Iowa this year after wins over Iowa Wesleyan university and Leander Clark college.
An infernal machine exploded at the Central Police Bureau in Odessa killing the police superintendent and two chief detectives. Two attackers were wounded and captured.
Edwin H Conger former minister to Brazil China Mexico died at his Pasadena home Saturday pastor May 20. Born 1843 in Knox County Nova Scotia he began as a Civil War private rose to captain and brevet major after service. He later served in Iowa Congress and held diplomatic posts including Brazil China Mexico.
Investigation shows dispatches about a "death by own action pact" among college girls were baseless. Six Iowa girls had died by own action in the last month but lived in distant towns and were strangers to one another.
Reports from Havana via the Colombian government say a filibustering expedition against Colombia is forming near Cienfuegos. The cruiser Des Moines has been ordered to monitor the scene. Plotters against President Reyes reportedly bought arms leftover from last year's Cuban revolution.
A popcorn gasoline tank exploded in Du Quoin Illinois on May 20 injuring two boys Wiley Sizemore and Robert Roach and Wiley Sizemore’s sister Ella Sizemore. Roach suffered severe facial burns and all three are listed in critical condition.
Chicago reports baseball scores across the leagues with results from Saturday and Sunday games. Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 3 2 in Philadelphia. Brooklyn beat Pittsburg 3 1 in the second game 1 0. Boston triumphed over Chicago 2 1. New York defeated St Louis 6 2. American League saw Cleveland 5 Washington 4. Detroit 15 Philadelphia 8. St Louis 8 New York 4. Chicago 8 Boston 2. Sunday St Louis 7 New York 5. Chicago 4 Boston 0.
Rapid progress on the cantilever East River bridge linking Blackwell's Island. The two mile structure will carry elevated and surface electric tracks, a broad vehicle roadway, two sidewalks, and approaches to Manhattan and Long Island. Estimated cost about 18 million dollars.
Concord New Hampshire May 20 A letter from Mrs Baker Glover Eddy to Judge Robert N Chamberlain filed in the Eddy vs Frye suit outlines why she named trustees Henry M Baker Archibald Mclellan and Josiah E Fernald to manage her property The 1907 letter dated Pleasant View Concord NH cites need for relief from business burdens and protection of her investments and personal affairs.
A quoted letter from Mary Baker G. Body asserts that she cannot be Christian Scientist while living for Christ, noting requests by Calvin Frye and other students to receive certain individuals. She emphasizes restraint and propriety in her statements.
Madisonville Kentucky May 20. Seven ty one men were rescued from the Royal coal mines near the city after being underground a day and a half when the rope on the hoisting cages broke. The cages fell to the bottom blocking the entrance. a rope was lowered and the men were pulled out one by one. All were unhurt. About 200 workers are employed in the mine, one of western Kentucky’s largest.
Murphysboro Illinois May 20 veteran printer known in many offices across the country died here from injuries after falling beneath train wheels. Shorty Mc Peake had roved the printing trade for more than fifteen years.
Bedford Indiana May 20 Fred Brine gar 25 gave a stranger permission to ride with him in his buggy and was attacked and robbed for his kindness. His horse walked home and Brine gar was found unconscious in the buggy with head wounds. His condition is serious.
Butte Mont May 20 Counsel for Jerry Mahoney Democratic mayoral candidate con tested Corbys election acknowledges defeat Fifty one ballots marked for Mahoney were such palpable frauds that Mahoney himself denounced them.
One thousand employees on the Joliet area lines Elgin Joliet and Eastern and Chicago Lake Shore and Eastern, owned by United Steel, learned their wages rose starting May 1. The combined annual increase on the two railroads totals sixty five thousand dollars.
Van Wert Ohio May 20 Dr H G Havice of Wren killed himself at his home by a pistol shot. He instructed a servant to tell Mrs Havice who was visiting near Fort Wayne to come home before taking his own life.
George W. Miles of Jewett New York is indicted by a federal grand jury in St Louis for tampering with mails after spying on his wife Peart 25 suspected of sending a letter to Seeley Brackett of Jewett. Miles says a conspiracy exists between his wife and Brackett to jail him for divorce. Mrs Miles resides in Clifford with parents. Miles remains jailed for lack of bail.
Northwestern defeated Indiana by 68 to 24 in Evanston sweeping nine events. Indiana failed to win a point as Northwestern claimed first and second in hurdles quarter mile two mile pole vault shot put and hammer throw. Parallel report notes serious disorders in Persian cities with mobs led by local parliament priests seeking reforms. Tabriz governor in hiding.
Estimated receipts 42000 left over 1163 market generally steady with light hogs 86 35 to 86 57 percent Mixed packers 86 25 to 86 55 heavy ship's grades 600 to 86 45 rough 36 00 to 86 20 cattle 25000 prospects strong to ten higher sheep 18000 steady
Official receipts yesterday list 11559, shipments 2390. past week receipts 153524, shipments 25463. Estimates today receipts 42000, tomorrow 16000. Market shows slow steady bulk with hogs 86 30 to 86 50 light. mixed packers 6 25 to 6 55. pigs 5 85 to 6 45. porkers 6 52 44 to 6 55. Beef receipts 25000, market strong to 10 higher. cows and heifers 34 30 to 50, Texas steers 31 80 to 40. stockers and westerns 2 90 to 5 20. Western natives 4 50 to 20. western stockers 84 50 to 86 15. yearlings 6 00 to 6 60. lambs 6 25 to 8 60. Market more active and steady at opening. light 6 35 to 6 74. heavy ship’s grades 6 00 to 6 45. rough 6 00 to 6 20. Cattle strong, sheep steady.
A brief note featuring John A. Babcock offering Witt writing services with a promise of a square deal. The message emphasizes reliability and straightforward terms without further detail.
Washington May 20 Senator Foraker issues a forceful reply to Chairman Brown and Governor Harris criticizing Ohio political maneuvering. He insists voters deserve a convention and says state machinery is not the personal property of any leader. He denounces Brown as dictatorial and vows to follow the next Republican convention in choosing any future candidacy.
Alfonso the prince of Asturias was baptized with elaborate ceremony at the royal palace private chapel. The royal family, officials, foreign dignitaries, and heads of orders attended. The pope was represented by Cardinal Rinaldini and ambassadors from multiple nations, including Minister Collier for the United States.
In Ann Arbor the two per event format yielded a wide Michigan victory over Ohio State 1941 to 57 with all four places scoring. French set a Michigan broad jump record at 28 feet 2 inches and Garrett broke the 220 hurdles mark with 24.5 seconds.
In an upstairs room at a resort on West Mary land street Charles Lewis wounded and killed Anna Eaton a resident then shot himself in the temple. He is reported dying authorities know no motive for the double tragedy and see no other participants.
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