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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1909
Page
1
A catastrophic mine disaster near Cherry, November 16, leaves 300 miners dead after earth and rock collapse. Fires hinder rescue efforts as 1,000 orphans and 200 widows arise in a town of a few thousand. Officials fear entombed miners exceed 800.
Judge W A San born grants receivers A B Stickney and Charles H F Smith about half of their requested compensation for their work on the Chicago Great Western railroad. They sought 50000 dollars annually. J G Burt to receive 40000 dollars under a separate contract with the London commission overseeing the reorganization.
Will Cos tello of Iowa City a former university student was fined $100 for participation in the riot Saturday night. Unable to pay his fine he is jailed. Carl Sangster a high school boy was fined $25. Six other warrants are out.
Des Moines reports Leroy Ware, Seymour banker convicted of false entries, arrived under guard at the Fort Madison penitentiary to seek habeas corpus relief before the Iowa Supreme Court. His attorney contends Judge Towner overstepped by canceling Ware’s parole under the indeterminate sentence law.
Everett C. Brown of Chicago was elected president of the Amateur Athletic Union at the annual New York meeting succeeding James F. Sullivan who had served three years as president. Sullivan was chosen secretary measurer.
Richard Rourke aged sixty of Hancock is missing after deer hunt near Elm River fifty miles from Houghton A special search train with a party departed Houghton to locate him and bring him home safe.
Vermilion South Dakota November 16. A tragedy at the Albert Nelson farm in Riverside township Clay county leaves Mrs Nelson and a hired man dead and Albert Nelson dying. The hired man attacked the couple with a razor in their bedroom around 1 am. The motive is believed to be robbery.
New York November 16 former Secretary of the Treasury John G Carlisle is under treatment for serious intestinal disorders at St Vincent's hospital. The attending physician said his condition had assumed a more serious aspect and Carlisle declined to comment further.
Secretary Nagel ordered Miguel Lose ino a Cuban deported and Gutierez De Lara a Mexican released from custody in Los Angeles after weeks as anarchists held for deportation under immigration laws.
President Taft attended the funeral of Raymond Patterson, late Chicago Tribune correspondent in Washington. Patterson and Taft were Yale classmates, with Taft serving as an honorary pallbearer at the service.
The sugar fraud probe widens as investigations target back duties in Boston and Philadelphia while New York continues to probe higher level figures. Henry L. Stimson declines to discuss prosecutions though William Loeb Jr notes Theodore Roosevelt prompted the actions. Detective Parr counters claims of denying Roosevelt credit as malice.
Washington notes rice remains a major global staple with about half the population relying on it while wheat serves the other half. A Commerce and Labor bulletin highlights rising U S rice production, nearing 800 million pounds in 1908 with Louisiana and Texas accounting for over 90 percent of output, and steady imports despite domestic gains.
The Atlanta track meet on the new speedway concluded without loss of life or notable injuries. Drivers such as George Robertson Lewis Strang H D Kilpatrick John Aiken praised the surface and safety. The final 200 mile stock car race was won by L A Disbrow in a Ranier 50.
Carmi Illinois November 16 Following a quarrel Frank J indsau a school teacher shot and killed John Lindsay his uncle authorities report Lindsay died at the scene the motive was stated as a family dispute and no arrests have been announced
Steourney Iowa November 16 John Dilan a wealthy farmer living near here hanged himself in a self inflicted death authorities report no clear motive found and no note was left behind for relatives during the investigation on the scene by local officers
Dr. T. J. Allen cautions that during fever high temperatures, the body cannot digest large meals and feeding may cause poisoning. Milk is discouraged in typhoid as it prolongs fever. fruit juices and ample water are preferred. The piece argues that illness involves waste and breathing issues rather than the germ alone.
Chicago market notes show hog receipts 20 000 with steady price range from 7.6 to 8.25 for various hog grades. Cattle trade described as slow and weak with 20 000 sheep noted as strong, reflecting varied demand across components.
Chicago November 16 1908 hog market figures show official receipts yesterday at 26 17 shipments 3922 left overs 2157 expected receipts tomorrow 29000 market slow with prices 10 lower bulk 79 to 810 light 760 to 800 mixed packers 75 to 812 heavy shipping grades 765 to 815 porkers 785 to 795 pigs 610 to 765
Yesterday's market prices list Reeves cattle at 3 90 to 9 20 for cows and heifers 2 10 to 5 70 for Texas steers 3 10 to 25 for stockers and feeders 4 25 to 7 60 for western cattle at 7000 Market Stow.
Estimated receipts list classes of sheep and lambs with numbers and ranges for Native and Western breeds. Market totals include 309 to 25 for native adult sheep and 310 to 5 for western sheep, plus yearlings 525 to 6, lambs 475 to 7 and Western lambs 500 to 7 60.
Chicago market report shows slow decline across bulk and heavy shipper grades. Mixed packers range around 765 to 810, bulk 790 to 810, heavy ship's grades 762 to 817, rough markets 765 to 785. cattle and sheep notably weak.
John A. Babcock listed as contact for the North American Live Stock Commission Company at U S Stock Yards in Chicago Illinois. The notice identifies the broker’s name and location for livestock dealings.
The trial of John R. Dobbins, first of the alleged Mabray gang, opens in Council Bluffs district court with Attorney General H W Byers aiding prosecution. Dobbins is charged with defrauding T W Ballew of Princeton, Missouri, of 30000. A farmer jury is seated. Ballew to testify first. witnesses include four victims.
Dr William Horn a long time local physician and county coroner was arrested on a charge of performing a criminal operation. The complaint is by Mary Kutler Kellerton whose newborn died at birth. An inquest led to the arrest, Horn waived preliminary examination and posted bond.
Alexander C. Wood aged 73 once second vice president of the National Horticultural Exposition was found dead in his room at Council Bluffs. He worked late hours at the exposition Auditorium aiding in readiness for its opening and was known as a leading horticulturist in the Midwest.
Kingston Jamaica November 16 estimates of loss from the recent storm place about fifty people drowned and property damage under 1.25 million dollars. Banana plantations on the island’s north side suffered the heaviest impact and few shipments will be possible before January.
Chicago November 15 Judge Landis denied an order for the removal of John G. C. Smith formerly police magistrate of Streator Illinois now under indictment at Council Bluffs Iowa on a charge of involvement in fake wrestling matches.
Prominent attorney and politician M. Earle fell from the sidewalk in front of 1512 Woodland Avenue Des Moines and is in a comatous condition at the Methodist Hospital.
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