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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1907

Page

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Nine Teen Sentenced to Death in Cabrera Plot

News from Guatemala City reports nineteen men charged with complicity in an assassination attempt on President Estrada Cabrera have been sentenced to death. The diplomatic corps urged President Cabrera to grant clemency, while Mexican officials warned of serious consequences if the sentences are carried out.

City of Mexico Cabrera Guatemala Rodrigues Parra Guatemala City Gamboa Cabrera E Council of Warterday Estrada Cabrera Diplomatic Corps Thomases

Wreck Inquiry Blames Captain For Prinzessin Victoria Luise

Hamburgs admiralty court rules the Prinzessin Victoria Luise wreck resulted from Captain Brunswig mistaking lights and continuing full steam. He locked himself in his cabin and died after the rocks were struck, while passengers were saved. Rome reports a plan to fund the pope with 8.2 million lire yearly in state bonds, yielding 3.8 million lire revenue.

Hamburg Admiralty Victoria Luise Kingston Jamaica Brunswig

Mrs McKinley sinking as physicians confer

In Canton Ohio Mrs Mc Kinley is sinking gradually as a physicians conference is held. In Ft Worth Texas a destructive tornado hit the county section four miles north of the city today killing three people.

Canton Ohio The Evening Journal FT. Worth Texas the Evening Journal

Notable deaths and labor unrest in early pages

Brigadier General H. S. Turrill, retired U. S. A., dies in New York of heart disease. Erie railroad machinists strike over piece work. Government buys 100000 ounces of silver at 67 446 cents per ounce. Argentina reports favorable wheat weather. St Paul man petitions interstate commerce board to reduce Pullman berth charges. Judge Anthony's Missouri Standard Oil report calls for ousting the company. U S per capita wealth was 307 in 1950 and 1310 in 1904. Armed rebels appear near Amaleto Latacunga Ecuador, later dispersed.

H. S. Turrill New Milford Conn New York Erie Argentina Republic St. Paul Interstate Commerce Board R. A. Anthony Standard Oil Supreme Court of Missouri United States

Hair Stands Upright Across Centuries and Minds

The passage recalls hair rising in fear or anger from biblical figures to 19th century executions. It cites Eli phaz, Job's comforter, and a horse thief’s attendant noting hair rising as his hands were bound. Cardinal Pacca is said to have seen Pius VII’s hair erect in anger and Ecclesiasticus notes swearing raises hair.

Job Eliphaz Pacca Pius VII Ecclesiasticus

They Mixed in the Smoketown Ballroom

A Houston Chronicle excerpt recalls a night when beauty and chivalry mingled in Smoketown's ballroom until around seven. The slang dialogue preserves a vivid urban social scene.

Smoketown Houston Chronicle

Eddy Case With the Judges in New Hampshire

Arguments closed in Merrimack county superior court on the Eddy estate trustees seeking to substitute as plaintiffs in the accounting suit started by George W. Glover. Judge Chamberlin set affidavits and citations due next Tuesday and weighs the matter later. A notable moment occurred when Streeter suggested a judge’s visit to Mrs. Eddy to determine competency. The jury returned bribery indictments against Patrick Calhoun and other officials and executives.

Concord N. H Merrimack County Mary Baker Glover Eddy Christian Science Cult George W. Glover R. N. Chamberlin Streeter Mrs. Eddy Chamberlin and Chandler

Indictments Found at Frisco May 25

Grand jury at Frisco returns indictments in a May 25 session. Details of the cases and defendants are not fully listed in the fragment.

Frisco San Francisco

Minnesota's Monument at Vicksburg Dedicated

A Minnesota state memorial costing 25 000 for soldiers in the Vicksburg siege was unveiled with Governor Johnson and staff, Governor James K Var daman of Mississippi, and many distinguished visitors attending the ceremony in Vicksburg on May 25.

Minnesota Vicksburg Miss Veiksburg Johnson James K. Vardaman Mississippi

Disturbances In Perugia As Strikers’ Wives Attack Iron Works

In Tern Umbria near Perugia riotous disturbances occurred as the wives of strikers invaded the iron works and attempted to drive out the workers. Troops were deployed to quell the mob of furious women after they had broken the premises.

Rome Tern Umbria Perugia

Thugs in Skirts Attack Mrs Gotachali in Ohio Home

Gallipolis May 25 Mrs Charles Gotachali a respected lady living near Harrisonville was brutally assaulted and beaten by two men dressed in female attire while alone with her children. She is believed to die from her injuries. The assailants fled.

Gallipolis Charles Gotachali Harrisonville

Frost Tightens Losses as Nurseries Report Half Million Trees Dead

Monroe Michigan May 25 Careful inquiry into six large nurseries near the city finds severe frosts this week killed about a half million trees most of them promising young shoots for fall deliveries.

Monroe Mich

Scores on the Diamonds

Chicago baseball scores from May 25 include Philadelphia besting Brooklyn 6 to 3 in Philadelphia, Cincinnati defeating Pittsburg 2 to 3, and Boston topping New York 7 to 5 in New York. Other leagues show Cleveland 3 over Philadelphia 0, Detroit 9 over Washington 2, St Louis 4 over Boston 0, Indianapolis 5 over Louisville 2 in seven innings amid rain, Columbus 6 over Toledo 2, St Paul 9 over Kansas City 11 innings, plus Des Moines over Omaha 4 to ?, Pueblo 10 over Sioux City 3, and Denver over Weather with mixed results.

Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyon Pittsburg Cincinnati New York Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington St. Louis Association Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Toledo St. Paul Kansas City Milwaukee Western Des Moines Omaha Pueblo Sioux City Deunver

Prince Eitel Frederich linked to Hungarian throne theory

Berlin corre spondent reports a theory that Prince Eitel Friedrich could be king of Hungary. The idea grows with Baron von Mirbach in Budapest and reports that the Berlin court supports Hungary with the prince fluent in Hungarian.

London Berlin The Daily Mail Eitel Fredrich Hungary Budapest Baron von Mirbach Kaiserin Princs

Hogs Market Weak But Steady in Chicago May 25 1907

Chicago May 25 1907 The markets show hog receipts estimated at 22 000 with leftovers of 3369 from yesterday. Prospects are weak to five lower than yesterday's close. Light hogs 620 to 86 424g mixed packers 8615 to 640 heavy ship's grades 8590 to 86 271c rough 59 to 8605. Cattle prospects unchanged sheep 2500 steady.

Chicago

Market Receipts and Prices for Hogs and Sheep

Official receipts yesterday 277 shipments 3587 and today 22. Hog markets show slow trading with mixed packers 6.05 to 6.30 and heavy shipping grades 5.85 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 2500 with market steady to active and prices 6.10 to 6.82 for light to heavy grades.

John A. Babcock with Chicago Ill

A brief note shows John A. Babcock in Chicago Illinois offering reliable, prompt responses and a promise of a square deal. The message emphasizes dependable service and prompt availability.

Teeter Declines as Jury Pool Shrinks in Stennenberg Case

Boise Idaho May 25 The second special venire for the Stettenberg murder trial yields few qualified jurors with only one man fully qualified and another possibly eligible. Teeter a Knights of Labor member opposed unions and socialism and was rejected after indicating support for President Roosevelt's stance. Talisman Curtis and Whitlock cleared, Bedell challenged, leaving Finley McBean as the sole likely juror candidate as adjournment nears.

Western Federation of Miners Haywood Teeter Roosevelt E. F. Richardson Richardson Talisman Curtis Orrie Cole John Whitlock Isaac Bedell Talesmen Finley McBean William Haywood

Must Buy Diseased Cattle In South Omaha

South Omaha cattle exchange passes resolutions to bar sale of cows and heifers to local packers until packers rescind orders to pay full prices for diseased animals after slaughter. Exchange warns stockmen and shippers to withhold shipments for now as packers cite heavy condemnation losses and high risk.

South Omaha Neb South Omaha Livestock Exchange

Captain Horrall 88 Celebrates Birthday at Veale Graves

Washington Indiana May 25 Captain S F Horrall veteran editor and Civil War soldier marks his 88th birthday. For three years since his wife’s death he has spent birthdays at the Veale township church yard where many relatives lie. On the day he covers the graves with flowers, honoring ancestors from Revolutionary War to War of 1812.

S. F. Horrall Washington Ind Horrall Old Church Yard Veale Township Harro

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