07 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1910
Page
1
A transcription shows that Washington was misread as North Washington in Chickasaw County. The error concerns a local listing or record and clarifies the intended location as Washington in Chickasaw County.
A second class passenger, Nicholas Zimmer, disappeared from the Kaiser Wilhelm der Gross after leaving behind a will on a collar box lid. The will leaves $700 in cash and $10,000 in mortgages to his wife Mrs Nicholas Zimmer of North Washington Iowa. Immigration officials received the money and box upon arrival in port and will forward funds to the widow. Local inquiries in North Washington, Chickasaw county found no matching case. Base ball results and standings follow in a separate section.
Six Japanese miners entombed in Coahuila Coal mine No 2 at Palau, Mexico, were found alive after Friday night’s explosion which killed more than half a dozen others. Though without food or water since the blast, all are expected to recover after being walled in by a rock fall. Thirty-five bodies have been recovered.
Chicago market reports hogs at 7.50 to 9.10 and cattle 4.40 to 10.00 with large sheep receipts. East Buffalo offers hogs 9.00 to 9.40 and best lambs about 7.00, while cattle and sheep trade varies by car lot and lot size.
In Philadelphia Washington and Boston posted tight results with multiple errors and late rallies. At Chicago Detroit struggled while Chicago surged with key hits as Beasley Willett and Casey led Detroit in a losing effort. At St Louis Cleveland battled to a narrow defeat as Koestner Clark Morse and Stephens contributed.
Fair and rising temperatures today and tomorrow. Variable winds across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin.
ED F Croker New York Fire Chief attended a tournament as a guest but was arrested during the event. Police took him into custody after a disturbance near the venue. The incident prompted a police inquiry and possible charges.
In Richmond on October 7 Ralph Johnstone the aviator and Mayor Richardson rode a Wright Aeroplane at the state fair. The craft rose and then fell thirty feet to the ground injuring no one though a small breakage occurred. The mayor reportedly touched a wire in waving to the crowd, cutting motor power.
New York fire chief Edward Croker attended a New Rochelle firemen’s tournament as guest of honor and reviewing officer. He was briefly arrested by Patrolman Chenoweth while attempting to pass police lines, then released after about thirty minutes through Mayor Colwell and Chief Ross.
An heiress objects that her life has been full of luxury. The suitor asserts he is a luxury himself and presses for marriage as the solution to her cravings.
Campbell writes of enduring memory after death noting that presence remains in the hearts of those who remember, a reflection on mortality and lasting influence.
Chicago October 7 State Senator John Broderick under heavy cross examination denied paying $2,500 or any money to Holstlaw or any legislator for Lorimer to win a seat in the United States Senate. He refused to answer several questions citing self incrimination while maintaining his innocence and composure.
In Maple Grove township, Maple Grove area, seven calves were found shot in Charles Gould's pasture near Chesaning Michigan on October 7. Farmers organize as the Farmers Protective Association and offer a liberal reward for information leading to the arrest of the culprits.
Horace White becomes governor of New York following the departure of ex governor Hughes. White assumed the office amid official ceremonies and state duties, with the transition noted by local officials and newspapers.
Heavy rain floods Henderson County causing six feet of water around Union Station and water in the L & N area. Bridges swept away, rail traffic halted, and an Illinois Central wreck at Highland from washouts. Businesses flooded, crops damaged, and several near drownings reported.
A bomb exploded at the Bates Beach home of Italian banker Paul Vitale in New York. The blast set the building on fire as Vitale his wife and six children narrowly escaped. Vitale ran a private bank that had recently suspended operations amid threats.
Frederick Lenehaw barricaded himself in a bedroom in Detroit on October 7 and wounded Patrolman Haddox before fighting off nine other officers for two hours during a family quarrel call.
The opening hog and cattle market in Chicago shows mixed price levels with steady overall tone. Estimated hog receipts 10000 today and 10368 yesterday with futures steady at yesterday's close. cattle and sheep volumes remain substantial with steady to light changes across grades. grain market reports close with small percentage shifts in wheat corn oats.
Prevailing prices listed for corn hay straw flour bran shorts corn meal butter and related commodities on the Washington City market. Entries show varying per unit rates with flour sack price at 1.60 to 1.70 and butter around 12.00 per unspecified unit.
Gov Charles E Hughes departs Albany to assume his duties on the United States Supreme Court bench Monday. Lieut Gov Horace White succeeds him as governor after Hughes resigns in a brief ceremony at the executive mansion. Secretary Koenig accepts the resignation and administers the oath to the new governor.
Heavy rainfall floods Terre Haute causing railroad schedule disruption and property damage. Sugar Creek overflows into the American Drain Tile plant ruining twenty five kilns and machinery, stopping work for six weeks. Loss estimated at $100,000. Vandalia embankment protects West Terre Haute.
Walter Hansen thirteen year old son of Theodore Hansen was attacked by a mudhen at Fox Lake. The bird struck the boy and severely damaged one eye. Doctors at Henrotin Memorial Hospital said surgery was necessary to save sight.
Coroner Dorrig Karnes of Pin county presiding as the inquiry into the Illinois wreck deaths continues. Motorman John Lierman and Dr Leonard of the north car arrive to testify while the south bound limited car E J motorman and others are to provide details.
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