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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1911

Page

1

Beattie Affidavit Alleged In Beattie Trial Case

Paul D Beattie alleges he was lured to Washington promised work drugged and forced to sign affidavits denying gun possession and a confession by Henry Clay Beattie Jr The statement was presented to Governor Manoli and Cumberland officials while authorities ponder possible arrest in Chesterfield county Virginia.

Richmond Henry Clay Beattie, Jr Manfi Paul Beattie Washington Walter ©. Blanderston Paul D. Beattie Randolph Street Beattie Henry Clay Beattie Mayo Bridge E. H. Neb Tett H. C. Beattie, Jr McMahon Kellam Commonwealth Gregory Chesterfield County

Taft to address high cost of living findings

President Taft plans a special message to Congress to transmit the tariff board report on wool and cotton schedules. He will renew parcels post recommendations. The board reportedly attributes much of the high cost of living to middlemen rather than tariffs.

Washington Taft Congress Tariff Board

Strike Fizzles Out in New York Street Cleaners

The New York strike by street cleaning department drivers fizzled as Commissioner Edwards fills posts with strike-breakers and civil service recruits. Police repression reduced disorder. brick throwers and hooters vanished. Leaders failed to spark a general teamsters strike.

New York Edwards Civil Service Brooklyn Manhattan Bronx

Weather Forecast For Indiana Illinois And Wisconsin

Indiana and Illinois fair and somewhat colder today, fair and warmer tomorrow with moderate northwest winds. Wisconsin clearing and colder today, fair tomorrow with rising temperature.

Indiana Ilinois Wisconsin

Women Fight Duel in Sapulpa Ends in Death

In Sapulpa Oklahoma on November 15 Lily Marshall a freed woman and Mrs Laura Smith an Indian fought on the main street until friends separated them Mrs Smith is dead and Mrs Marshall is jailed Both were old land holders and their clash drew a crowd.

Sapulpa Okla Lily Marshall Laura Smith Marshall

Bryan Declares He Will Not Run Again for President

William Jennings Bryan, at a Chicago banquet, asserted once more that he will not seek the presidency again. He spoke on national politics noting no landslide in sight, warning of Republican gains and predatory interests backing the president, and predicting a hard fought campaign with another congressional session shaping events.

Chicago William Jennings Bryan LaSalle United Kern St. Louis Congress

Decision Bars International Harvester from Missouri

Missouri Supreme Court action convicts International Harvester in 1910 of anti trust violations. The ruling blocks all company affiliates from doing business in the state, citing a 1,600 page testimony record led by ex judge Bray and Governor Hadley. Witnesses included George W. Perkins and Charles McCormick supporting the monopoly finding.

Jefferson City The International Harvester Company State Supreme Court Supreme Court Theodore Bray Paris Herbert 8. Hadley George W. Perkins J. P. Morgan & Co New York Perkins Combine McCormick International Company Missouri International Harvester Company of America International

Evidence in Quinn Case Aids Chicago Prosecution

Detectives from Kensington police return affidavits from Jackson Michigan to pursue the murder case against Mrs. Jane Quinn for killing her Navy husband John M. Quinn. If body exhumation of her first husband John McDonald cannot be ordered, Dr J H Demay Coroner Ho bart and J W Kelly who witnessed McDonald dying will be subpoenad. A Jackson telegram claims evidence suggested poisoning.

Chicago Kensington Jackson Mich Jane Quinn John M. Quinn Navy John McDonald

Caillaux Triumphs In Interpellation On Powder Question

Paris reports Premier Caillaux won the first interpellation on the powder issue as the government’s day of action survived 402 to 98. M Delcasse closed the three day debate urging powder age limit be cut from six to four years and calling for higher resistance powder for the navy and army.

Paris Caillaux M. Delcasse

Fatal accident as wind throws limb at Kouts man

Leon Kouts aged thirty four, son of Barney Kouts founder of Kouts Indiana, was killed when high winds snapped a tree limb and struck him after he left his house for a pail of water.

Denver Banker Charles Knoutz Reported Dying

Denver banker Charles B. Knoutz, a multi millionaire with interests in Denver Omaha and New York, is reported dying at his Denver home from hardening of the arteries.

Denver Charles B. Knoutz Omaha New York

Fear for Captain Larsen in Niagara voyage

Toledo observers report no word from Captain Klaus Larsen since Sunday after he set out Saturday from Buffalo in a small motor boat to Detroit. He stopped at Port Dalhousie and planned to follow the Lake Erie shore to the Detroit River amid storm warnings. Detroit friends fear he may be victims of the Lake Erie tempest that roared from Saturday night to Tuesday morning.

Toledo Klaus Larsen Niagara Buffalo Detroit Larsen Port Dalhousie Lake Erie

Diet and Health Hints by Dr T J Allen

Dr T J Allen argues condiments are harmful irritants and unhealthy. He says taste should reflect the food itself to aid digestion and that flavorings mask spoilage. He notes habits of salt pepper and other seasonings can be eliminated gradually.

Three Declare for Autonomy in Manchuria

From St. Petersburg dated November 15 Manchuria has declared itself autonomous at Mukden Kirin and Tsitsikhar. Lian Tsi Chao arrived at Mukden and presided over delegates seeking to end the revolution without bloodshed and protect the Manchu dynasty. It is believed Chao may supplant Yuan Shih Kai as the leading figure in China.

St. Petersburg Manchuria Mukden Kirin Tsitsikhar Lian Tsi Chao Yuan Shih Kai China

Famous Chinese Diplomat Calls for Emperor Abdication

A noted Chinese diplomat publicly urges the emperor to abdicate signaling political upheaval. The statement, reported by observers, frames a possible leadership transition amid ongoing tensions in the empire.

Legislators Weaken Governor Deneen Proclamation Record

The Illinois legislature adjourned sine die after a special session as the house and senate processed Governor Deneen's proclamation to rogue the assembly. Secretary Whittaker presented the document, and the sine die adjournment resolution gained rapid approval through cross-chamber action led by David F. Shanahan and Lieutenant Governor Oglesby.

General Assembly Senate Deneen House Whittaker Hose David FP. Shanahan Chicago State Senate Oglesby

Independent Shantung Republic Declared In China

Washington reports that an independent republic has been formed in Shantung Province without a fight. Johan Fowler, American consul at Che-Foo, says quiet prevails. Sun Fao Chi named head of the new republic.

Washington Shantung China Johan Fowler Che-Foo State Department Sun Fao Chi Republic of

Rodgers Aims to Finish Flight in Rebuilt Plane

Pasadena California aviator Al Wraith Rodgers says he feels mighty good and plans to complete his flight once his airplane is rebuilt. He relaxes in a hotel bed with a long black cigar, expressing confidence in finishing the journey.

Pasadena Cal

Chang Shao Tseng Shot in Wrist in Tianjin Incident

A Tianjin dispatch reports Chang Shao Tseng was shot in the wrist by agents of Yuan Shih Kai after recent critical remarks. He reportedly abandoned the Landow army in cognita amid the incident.

London Tien Tsin Chang Shao Tseng Yuan Shih Kai Chang Landow

Wu Ting-fang Appeals for Foreign Help in China

Wu Ting-fang issues an appeal to foreign powers to press the prince regent to abdicate as heavy firing continues in Tientsin. Shanghai dispatch dated November 15 reports the Chinese statesman seeking international aid to end the regency.

Tien Tsin Shanghai Wu Ting Fang

Writs for Indicted Packers Issued by Chicago Judge

Judge Kohlsaat issued writs of habeas corpus returnable Thursday for nine of ten indicted packers in the beef trust case. Bonds were set at 30000 dollars each pending argument. J Ogden Armour, abroad, did not join the move.

Chicago Kohlsaat Beef Trust Kohsaat J. Ogden Armour Packer

Coal Operators Brace for Possible New Anthracite Strike

New York reports that amid looming contract expiration on March 31 and a presidential year, operators prepare for possible disruption as United Mine Workers protests resurface. Aiming to curb risk, many buyers stockpile for post March supply while operators limit coal sales to regular customers. A workers convention in January could set demands for higher pay eight hour day and union recognition, echoing last year’s actions.

New York Organe United Mine Worker Pennsylvania T He United Mine Workers

Mrs. Matheson Acquitted In Husband Slaying Case

Mrs Lacie Matheson was acquitted after ten minutes of jury deliberation in Fort Worth Texas. She testified she was glad she killed her husband who was at a negress’s home when slain. A letter from the negress allegedly threatened her and the courtroom crowd clapped the verdict.

Fort Worth Tex Lacie Matheson Ware Matheson

Aunt of Madero Dies in New York Hospital

Marie Madero Garcia widow of Rodolfo Garcia manager of the Neuve León Bank Monterey and aunt of Mexican President Madero died in Roosevelt Hospital after a collapse following an operation for appendicitis eleven days earlier. She was thirty one years old.

New York Marie Madero Garcia Rodolfo Garcia Neuve León Bank Monterey Madero Mexico Roosevelt Hospital

Yale Total Registration Rise Across Departments

Yale University announced joint registration figures for the current term showing increases across all departments including forestry medicine and law. The notice records higher enrollments at the university in New Haven Connecticut.

Yale New Haven Conn Yale University Denis Medicine Law

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NTE American Press Association Pall Beattie New York City William J. Bryan Nebraska Wong Morris Spokane Spokesman-Review Missouri Oosts Harvester CO Corporation Quinn Cad Jackson, Mich Captain Larsen MGR Diomede Falconio Rome T. J. Allen Joseph B. Bowles Yuan Shih Kal Firat Illinois Republic OF Shantung Rodgers Chang Shao Tseng Shot
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