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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
1
A MercHantes' club dinner in Mr Loeb's home linked to a congressional investigation. The gathering included top importers in the city and was attended as the Treasury Secretary McVeagh supported strict policies and urged ongoing inquiry.
The National Association of Manufacturers issued a statement from New York on November 10 arguing the country should let the tariff stand and seek a fair trial before any further agitation. It cites broad economic optimism and rising business activity as evidence that continued tariff reform is unnecessary at this time.
Doctor says Joe Cludry severely burned while rescuing wife and child from a burning home will die. Wife and child remain in critical condition in hospital, as flames severely injure others.
In F. Louis on November 10, S. J. Schneer filed suit in the circuit court to prevent the consolidation of the States Telephone Company with Mel Telephone. The action aims to stop the proposed merger and asks for court intervention.
The American Federation executive council urges appealing to the U S Supreme Court over jail terms for Gompers Schell and Morrison tied to the Bucks Store boycott. It also recommends revoking the Iowa federation charter and outlining an Old Age Home Guard to aid seniors without property.
Bernard J. Irke, a New York capitalist, won a $552,000 judgment against St. Clair County Missouri in federal court for bonds issued in 1870 to fund the Neosho railway that was never built. About $200,000 of the county’s aid issuance went to Irke, and the court awarded the full amount plus interest. The case triggered investigations as state and federal courts pursued payment amid contempt sentences for county officials who resisted orders.
Five men charged with abstracting private papers from the Burns office appeared for a hearing in San Francisco. On motion of defense, the cases were dismissed. The action follows political upheaval tied to the recess election and the defeat of Special Prosecutor Francis J. Heney.
Builders report the North Dakota reached 19 knots during an initial sea trial off Massachusetts. The vessel is described as faster and more formidable than the Dreadnought with forward deck height to reduce seas and five electrically controlled turrets carrying heavy guns.
Cairo Illinois reports reveal Miss Annie Pelley a Cairo shop girl violently attacked in an alley. Bits of torn clothing and a heavy gag suggest she fought for two blocks before fatalities. authorities suspect multiple assailants with few clues to identities.
Washington report notes Oct. 24 saw the largest daily concrete pour at Gatun locks with 1 304 cubic feet added to 33 248 cubic yards by Oct. 23, highlighting record work by the Isthian canal commission.
Robert Simpson died after an hypnotic experiment at a Somerville theater. Professor Arthur Everton of Newark, the hypnotist, is under arrest and collapsed. The performance placed Simpson in a cataleptic state as Everton conducted tests before the audience.
Indianola Iowa November 10. A dairy near Indianola fed a baby milk from a cow later found to be tuberculous. Ed Greenfield hired veterinarians to test his herd, 46 of 47 cows tested positive, including the cow whose milk fed the ill infant. The father had bought the cow months earlier from a Des Moines dairy and arranged continued milk supply for his family.
On the Chicago and Oak Park elevated line a dispute over the anti smoking order led to blows and screams. Suburban smokers fought with guards and train crews while women passengers struggled to exit a converted smoker car as police intervened. Two suburbanites were arrested.
Taunton Mass November 10 Professor Frank L Hill known as the herb doctor pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge in the death of Amelia St John of Woon socket in a case arising from medical treatment.
Raleigh November 16 Joshua Strang of Indiana was elected president of the Farmers' National Congress at the closing session. Officers chosen include Charles Sanford Ohio first vice president O P Tewett Kansas second vice president W L Ames Wisconsin treasurer George Whittaker Massachusetts secretary John Kimball Maryland RK M Surles Nebraska and O D Hall West Virginia assistant secretaries A C Fuller Iowa retiring executive member was re elected D M Stahl Chicago chosen legislative
A Chicago laborer Tony Lapelta defies monodiet by mixing peanuts ice cream beer and cherries then languishes in county hospital. The piece argues that diet and cultural adaptation affect cancer, noting slower Americanization among some national groups and higher mortality among quicker adopters, suggesting cancer stems from nutritional disruption and diet regulation along with thought control.
Market totals show hog receipts estimated at 24000 with yesterday's leftovers. Prices range from 7.50 to 8.67 for light to heavy hogs, while cattle volumes reach 24000 with steady to 10 lower, and sheep at 20000 with strong to 10 higher.
Chicago November 10 1909 estimated receipts today 24000 official receipts yesterday 22434 official shipments yesterday 208 left over yesterday 6689 estimated receipts tomorrow 22000 market shades lower than yesterday and quotes for light 7 60 to 7 95 mixed packers 7 60 to 10 heavy ships grades 7 60 to 10 rough 7 60 to 7 75 porkers 7 80 to 7 9 pigs 5 75 to 7
Estimated receipts show market steady to 10 lower. Beeves bid 3.90 to 4.10, cows and heifers 3.10 to 4.50, Texas steers 2.80 to 4.85, stockers and feeders 3.19 to 5.20, Western cattle 4.25 to 7.60.
Estimated receipts show strong demand with sheep and lamb categories priced. Native sheep range 275 to 310, Western sheep 280 to 310, yearlings 475 to 625, lambs 450 to 640, Western lambs 475 to 640, market outlook remains firm.
Market shows more activity with early decline recovering. Bulk 785 to 810, Light 750 to 80, Mixed packers 769 to 812, Heavy ship's grades 760 to 815, Rough 700 to 775. Cattle best steady while others weaken on the early decline. Sheer-Strong, 10 to 18 higher than yesterday.
John A. Babcock care of North American Live Stock Commission Company Yauds oversees poultry and cattle interests. The notice references a charitable or business arrangement involving Pili and Ain.
Secretary Richard A. Ballinger rejected L. R. Glavis allegations published by Collier's Weekly calling the tale a tissue of falsehoods. He cites the president’s vindication of Ballinger and others and says no further statement will be made at present.
Paris on November 10 witnesses report Mme Steinheil crying Have pity on me I am an unhappy woman who should not be tortured as the resumption of her trial for the murder of her husband and stepmother continues The appeal arises during testimony about jewelry changes claimed to have been stolen by assassins and the accused repeatedly asks for mercy.
President Taft arrived in Richmond Virginia this morning to a gala reception and municipal holiday. He was hosted at breakfast by Governor Swenson at the executive mansion and will depart at 5 15 this afternoon for the final leg of his nationwide tour to Washington.
Guthrie Oklahoma November 10. The state supreme court rules that divorces on minor grounds are harder to obtain. It states extreme cruelty requires actual or imminent physical violence, and incompatibility is a sufficient ground for divorce.
The cortege bearing the late dowager empress of China left the Forbidden City for the eastern tombs. The eighty mile journey along a thronged route was part of a holiday observance in memory of the dowager empress as crowds lined the streets.
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