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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1909

Page

7

Italian medium Palladino aboard ship thrills New York passengers

Seance on the ocean liner Prinzess Irene features Signora Eusapia Palladino, an Italian medium, as passengers and notable scientists await demonstrations. Witnesses recount eerie table levitation, wind, and ghostly presences amid skepticism. Palladino, age 55, speaks no English and travels with Hum. officials say Carrington helped bring her to America.

New York United States Signora Eusapia Palladine Europe Signora Pallading New York City Irene Naples Henry Herman Milan Valentino Durante R. O. Johinstone Palladino Mr. Herman Mme. Palladino America Hereward Carrington English Society For Psychical Research

December Wheat and Corn Market Briefs From Chicago

Chicago weekly grain notes report active wheat trading with stronger cash premiums, bullish Argentine signals, and futures near December. Corn weak early and then rallies on wet weather, with potential squeeze. oats soft, provisions strong on January pork and hogs.

Chicago Minneapolis Duluth le Count Finley Barrel Argentina Europe Ocean Passage

Seance on Ship Ends in Ghostly Ordeal and Turmoil

On October 7 aboard the ship Madame Palladino participated in a séance led by Dr Oteri with a group including Captain Letten-Peterssen and Valentino Durante. The session featured eerie phenomena a white ghastly arm appeared and a filmy haze filled the berth as participants felt cold drafts and strange touches during the dramatic spiritualist display.

Dr. Oreti Spirit Land Yeas Herman Oreti Durante Herman Jelten Giuseppe Bon‘glio Metropolitan Opera House Mr. Herman Paladino Mr. Hermwau Mme. Palladino

Frohman plans music to keep patrons in seats

Charles Frohman the theater manager works on a plan to deter audience exits during entr’actes. He proposes high grade musical numbers between acts with harp violin cello and piano solos. Music will match each play and feature top artists to avoid breaking the acting impression.

Charles Frohman

Glenn Curtiss Tests Landing Runner Device at Hammondsport

Glenn Curtiss conducted a brief flight at Hammondsport New York to test a new landing runner device. The apparatus hangs between the wheels and drops into place before descent to absorb shock and jar. The test showed satisfactory performance.

Glenn Ft. Curtiss Hammondsport N. Y

Wheat and grain futures steady in St Louis market report

Wheat prices show gains for No 2 red at 1.20 to 1.26 and No 2 hard around 1.06 to 1.09 with December and May contracts. Corn ranges cited at 58 to 62 cents for No 2 and white, with December at 58 to 61 cents and May higher. Oats hold firm with No 2 at about 39 to 41. Rye remains steady around 73 cents.

Chicago Weekly Review Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Timothy St. Louis White C. C. Graham Graham Fafcon

Cattle Market Slows as Receipts Fall in Chicago

Live stock markets report lighter cattle receipts in Chicago with buyers overwhelmed by medium and poor grades. Demand is slow and prices weak for common stock, while good quality cattle meet strong demand with top weekly prices around $9.25 and a $9.50 peak anticipated.

Chicago

Hogs and Cattle Prices in Des Moines Market Report

Des Moines reports steady hog demand with prices from 4.50 to 7.50 for various classes and steady cattle demand. Choice steers bring 6.00 to 7.00, medium to good 5.00 to 6.00, cows and heifers 2.50 to 4.00, with veal calves at 3.50 to 5.50.

Des Moines

Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices From South Omaha Yard

South Omaha dairy and beef markets show cattle steady to strong with values for native steers $3.50 to $8.00, cows $3.25 to $5.25, stockers $5.25, calves $3.50 to $7.00, hogs up to $9.00, mixed $7.95 to $7.97, light $7.85 to $7.97, pigs $6.50 to $7.50, sheep steady with yearlings $4.00 to $7.75, wethers $4.50 to $6.40, ewes $4.55 to $5.85, lambs $6.75 to $7.50.

Choice Star Teeny Reeves Texas South Omaha Navy

Cattle and hog market report from South St. Joseph

Cattle steady to strong with steers $4.50 to $7.00, cows and heifers $2.50 to $6.00, calves $3.00 to $7.50. Hogs up five to ten cents, top $8.15, most sales $7.95 to $8.15. Sheep steady, lambs $4.50 to $7.50.

South St. Joseph

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