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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1907

Page

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Mrs McKinley Dies Peacefully at Canton Home

Mrs William McKinley passes at 1 05 pm after a serene decline. Physicians note no pain or struggle as mourners and aides gather at the Canton residence. Secretaries Cortelyou and others help arrange simple funeral set for 2 pm Wednesday at the McKinley home with Dr Buxton officiating and President Roosevelt expected to attend.

Buxton McKinley Cortelyou Roosevelt Loeb Airbanks McKinleys

Ida McKinley to Be Placed in Vault With Husband

The body of Mrs. Ida McKinley will lie in West Lawn vault with her husband until the national mausoleum on Monument Hill is completed. Messages of condolence came from President Roosevelt and Vice President Fairbanks. She lived nearly sixty years, endured long illness, and supported her husband’s career, hoping to live to see the McKinley mausoleum dedicated on September 30. She married William McKinley January 25, 1871.

McKinley West Lawnatery National Mausoleum Monument Hill Barber Roosevelt Fairbanks Ida McKinley James A. Saxton William McKinley

Mrs McKinley’s Happy Life and Legacy in Canton

Her married life with William McKinley is recalled as devoted and active. She traveled with him on campaigns and tours, helped as first lady, knitted over 8500 slippers, loved flowers, and showed affection for children. The McKinley estate was valued at $215,600 at his death and divided among Abner McKinley’s heirs.

William McKinley Congress Washington McKinley Canton United States Joseph Jefferson McKinleys Ibuncan Helen McKinley Cleveland Hermanus Baer Mabel McKinley Abner McKinley J. W. Bell Twin Falls Mrs. Rozell

Rebellion in Chinchew Prefecture Attacks Wong Kong

May 27 dispatches report rebellion in Uping district Chinchew prefecture with the assassination of all officials at Wong Kong. Separately, German mission station at Lienchow near Pakhoi was destroyed by native rioters while missionaries escaped.

Wong-Kong Lienchow Swatow Province Quantung China The Evening Journal Uping Chinchew Prefecture Wong- Kong Berlin Shanghai Hong Kong Pakhoi

Mysterious Murder in New York Trunk Death Revealed

In New York on May 27 a rented room at 333 West Thirty Seventh Street hid a grim crime. A priestly man, about 60, was found decomposed in a trunk, bound and suffocated after two unknown lodgers fled. Police suspect Chicago links and a clerical visitor.

New York Annie Sherer West Thirty-seventh Street Express Chicago Halsted Street West Pullman S. Ermoylan Bros Brothers

Michigan women banquet becomes annual event at University

Ann Arbor May 27 The first Michigan women's banquet at Barbour gymnasium will become an annual function in response to the men’s Michigan Union banquet. No men may attend. President Angell attends as the university’s sole male representative among 3,700 students. Thirty freshmen served and 380 tickets sold despite demand for nearly twice that number. A Chicago alumnae delegation attended. Another Haywood jury week expected Boise Idaho May 27 Testimony in William D. Haywood’s trial likely to delay another week with twelve jury candidates left. Four peremptories remain. seven jurors chosen.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan Barbour Gymnasium Michigan Union Angell Chicago Haywood Boise Ida William D. Haywood

Albert P Sibley Dead In South Bend

Albert P. Sibley age 60 prominent manufacturer and banker of South Bend Indiana died after a brief illness on May 27. He was a leading figure in local business and finance.

Albert P. Sibley South Bend Ind

Baseball scores reported from multiple cities

Scores from Saturday and Sunday games across the League American and Association divisions include Brooklyn over Philadelphia 6 5 and 7 4, New York routing Chicago 9 1, Cincinnati sweeping Chicago 9 0, Chicago sweeping New York 8 1, and St Louis beating Boston 8 3 amid rain delays. other results list Pittsburg, Detroit, and Minneapolis area games with varying outcomes.

Chicago Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburg St. Louis New York Boston Cincinnati American Cleveland Detroit Chicago -New York Association Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus St. al Minne

Baseball score roundup from weekend games

Saturday results include Indianapolis at Kansas City 5 6 Minneapolis 6 0 and St Paul Milwaukee 2 1. Louisville beat Toledo 8 2 while Columbus beat Indianapolis 4 3. Western games show Des Moines 3 Omaha 0 and Denver 2 Omaha 0.unday Pueblo Sioux City 9 Pueblo 4 and Denver 4 Lincoln 2. Weather noted.

Kansas City Minneapolis St. Paul Milwaukee Louisville Toledo Columbus Indianapolis Western Des Moines Omaha Denver Lincoln Pueblo Sioux City Pueblo S Puer- Yo

Dallas Storm Toll Rises as Tornadoes Kill Fourteen

At least fourteen people die in Texas storms, six at Emory, three at Will's Point, two at Gribble Springs, with tornadoes and lightning blamed. Wires down hinder tallies, and about 100 homes are wrecked with many injured. Named victims include Mrs. T. C. Douglass and several children. other fatalities at Ellis County Roseburg and Park Springs.

Dallas Tex Emory Will's Point Gribble Springs T. C. Douglass Jesse Douglass James MecLiellen Dittle Walter Martin

Excessive Smoking Kills in Indiana Businessman

Evansville Indiana May 27 Adolph Hywood a Peters burg Indiana business man dies from excessive smoking with authorities stating the habit attributed as the cause of death.

Evansville Ind Adolph Hywood Petersburg, Ind

Markets Reports Show Mixed Hogs and Steady Cattle

Chicago markets dated May 26 1907 record official receipts 22063 and shipments 4270 with week totals and 50 000 receipts expected today. Hogs steady to lower with light six 00 to six 25 and heavy grades six 015 to six 20. cattle 25000 steady. sheep 18000 steady. Also May 27 1907 figures note 50 000 receipts and dull market. hogs six 00 to six 25 mixed packers five 95 to six 20 heavy six 75 to six 15. beef cattle 425 to 3650. lambs 625 to 8870.

Texas Chicago

John A Babcock Promise Of Square Deal

John A. Babcock signs a pledge vowing a square deal and prompt service to readers and customers, asserting commitment to fair treatment and reliable assistance.

Bengal tiger kills 4 year old girl at circus in Idaho

During the Sells Floto circus in Twin Falls a Bengal tiger escaped its cage and charged into the crowd. It killed four year old Ruth Rozell and mauled others before being shot by bystander J W Bell who fired six shots.

Twin Falls Ida Sells-Floto

Italian killer Salvatore Antonio arrested in New York

Salvatore Antonio, who sought to settle with the relatives of nun Carme Morella for 200 dollars before returning to Italy, was arrested in Mount Kisco with an Italian lawyer on a warrant charging murder in the November 1905 fatal shooting. He claimed self defense and had fled after the crime, traveling as far as San Francisco before returning East and living in Brooklyn.

Mount Kisco N. Y Italy Salvatore Antonio Carme Morella Antonio Allegs Morella Antonio San Francisco Brooklyn

Second Degree Murder Verdict in South Bend

Day Armstrong found guilty of murder in the second degree in South Bend Indiana for killing his sweetheart after she refused him marriage. He faces a life sentence.

South Bend Ind Armstrong

Chicago Beats Wisconsin Track Meet Narrow Victory

Chicago defeated Wisconsin 67 1 3 to 65 2 5 in a University of Chicago track meet. The result gives Chicago the win in a tight dual meet between the two schools.

Chicago Wisconsin

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