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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1919

Page

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White Sox Take Game Seven of World Series at Redland Field

In Cincinnati the White Sox defeated the Reds 4 to 1 as three Chicago outfielders Collins Jackson and Felsch forced Slim Sallee from the mound after five innings. The surprise fifth inning swing gave Chicago the lead and momentum.

Cincinnati Chicago John Collins Joe Jackson Pappy Felsch Slim Sallee Redland Field White Sox Gaimes Jackson Hes Mighty Biudeeen Ve J. Collins E. Collins Sallee Sox B. Collins Weaver Groh Helnie Rath Felsch Hayey Ray Fisher Dutch Ruether Luque Fisher Duncan Collins Heehee Eaver Bens Saconerse Decravnen Gaandil Eeeenenne Risberg Eeteer Sehalk R & Eberene Pririrttiitie Daubert Db Beeen Eddeseevese Halles Grob Baecrifice Collns Cicotte Fish Eee i Luque

British steamer Sizergh Castle sunk at sea

Halifax reports the 2407 ton British steamer Sizergh Castle was sunk, with its crew rescued by the American steamer Afel. The vessel was en route from Norfolk to Antwerp via Rotterdam, leaving Norfolk on October 20 and Rept. 24 from Norfolk. The cause of the sinking is not provided in the message.

Halifax Marine Department Afel Antwerp Norfolk Rept Rotterdam

Wilson Eager For Work As Condition Improves

President Wilson shows steady improvement but doctors keep him from resuming full duties. They allow limited reading to avoid eye strain while monitoring his recovery. His two married daughters departed the White House but may return soon depending on his condition.

Washington Oct. C Wilson Grayson

Corn Production Shift Foresees Net Increase in 1920 Forecast

Washington reports the Agriculture Department's October crop forecast shows corn up by 42.9 million bushels from last month while spring wheat drops by 4.87 million, oats down 5.2 million, white potatoes by 950 thousand pounds and tobacco by 950 thousand pounds. The year end totals project spring wheat 203,170,900 bushels and all wheat 1,?58,471,000, corn 2,900,511,000, oats 1,219,521,000.

Washington Department of Agriculture

Deputy Hugo Haase Shot at Reichstag Entry

Deputy Hugo Haase leader of the independent socialist party of Germany was shot and wounded while entering the Reichstag. His arrest followed as he and his allies faced political tension in Berlin.

Reichstag Berlin Hugo Haase Independent Socialist Party of Germany Axs Silent Vienna

Senate Passes Wartime Prohibition Enforcement Bill

The Senate adopted the conference agreed wartime prohibition enforcement bill without discussion and sent it to the House for final action. Senator Sterling of South Dakota introduced the measure and Vice President Marshall approved adoption by voice vote with no record vote.

Washington Senate House Sterling South Dakota Marshall

Army Planes Vicious Aerial Derby Sees Fatal Crashes

Army air race from Mineola to San Francisco features Liberty motors and mixed crews with German Fokker captures. Sergt W H Nevitt dies after crash near Binghamton while Lieut J B Machle leads the coast to coast start at Mineola with Sergt Jesse D. McClure. Route spans 2700 miles stopping at 18 points including Buffalo Cleveland Chicago Des Moines Reno and San Francisco.

Mineola N. Y J. B. Machle San Francisco Jesse D. McClure America Binghamton Rochester Buffalo Cleveland Bryan Chicago Rock Island Des Moines Omaha St. Paul Neb North Platte Sidney Cheyenne Wolcott Green River Salt Lake City Salduro Battle Mountain Reno Sacramento Col H. H. Bartney Thep Lieut. L Webster Maj Harry Smith N. D. Norris H. ¢. Drayton Col. T. 8. Bowen A. F. Miller B. W. Maynard L. BO Chariton

Early Start for 2700 Mile Air Race From San Francisco

Lieut J P Richter and Lieut J B Patrick led the opening takeoffs in the 2700 mile San Francisco to Mineola race for military aviators. Cadet J A Cardin followed with no observer. Western flyers reached Mother Field Sacramento in minutes. next stop Reno as the field resumed eastward over the Sierra Nevada. Two killed in West as Maj D H Chrissey dies landing at Buena Vista field. First Class Sergeant Virgil Thomas, observer, dies en route to the hogenital

San Francisco San Franccisco Oct. C J. P. Richter de Haviland J. B. Patrick Mineola N. Y J. A. Cardin Sacramento Cal Nieut F. C. Kiel Mother Flying Field Sierra Nevada Mountains Reno, Ney West Salt Lake City D. H Chrissey Buena Vista Field Here Virgil Thomas

Premier Lenin Arrest Report Sparks Bolshevik Turmoil

Dispatches from Helsinki and Copenhagen report that Nikolai Lenin has been placed under arrest in Moscow. Lenin allegedly ordered Trotsky’s arrest but was seized instead. A Reval message notes a Bolshevik terror crackdown in Moscow with Jacob Peters reportedly killed.

Sersion Helsingfors Finland Nikolai Lenine Bolshevist Moscow Exchange Telegraph Copenhagen Lenine Leon Trotzky Jacob Peters

Washington County Evening Journal Highlights

The Washington County Evening Journal presents a concise overview of local events and notable happenings in the area. Readers are kept informed on community updates, meetings, and brief notices from the county seat.

Evening Journal Washington County

Industrial conference adjourns after brief session

Washington Oct 8 after a thirty minute meeting President Wilsons industrial conference adjourned with no business for the group to consider Secretary Sage suggested separate meetings for labor capital and the public to prepare items for the next session Barneys role as host helped arrange introductions among conferees Judge Elbert H Gary head of U S Steel moved among labor delegates and John D Rockefeller Jr spoke with H E Wills of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers A recommendation to allow alternates was adopted benefiting employees with scheduling conflicts.

Washington Wilson Sage Lane Barney Gary Elbert H. Gary United States Steel Corporation John D. Roclefeller Jr H. E. Wills Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Industrial Conference

Raids on Radical Leaders Hit Gary Homes

Federal agents and U S soldiers raided homes of radical leaders in Gary. Two men Alfred Strauss and Nicholas Rebarte were taken to military HQ for questioning and released with warnings. Others in the radical element were exiting the city as Morris Lieberman moved to depart after selling his drug store.

Gary Tnd Fom United States Alfred Strauss Nicholas Rebarte Strauss Rebarie Mapes Morris Lieberman Lieberman

King Albert Swaps Howdy For Belgian Welcome Tour

Albert king of the Belgians uses howdy in Cheyenne Wyoming as his train halts on a visit to the United States. Crowds cheer and wave as the royal party stops at North Platte and other towns with farmers wives and children offering flowers and handshakes.

Cheyennee Wyo Albert

D Annunzio Demands Million to Leave Fiume

A special emissary reports that Gabrielle d Annunzio has asked for 1 million dollars to quit Fiume. The emissary says the poet-aviator could move quickly to Trieste Venice and Rome if he decides to oppose the Italian government.

Fiume Finume Gabriele d'Annunzio Triest Venice Rome

Germany seeks better treatment for prisoners in U S canes

Berlin dispatch reports Tageblatt says Germany sent a note to Switzerland urging improved conditions for German prisoners confined in American camps.

Berlin Copenhagen The Tageblatt Germany Switzerland

War Declared as Anti Reds Face New Threat in South Russia

News from London reports Ukrainian leader Simon Petliura declared war on General Denikine. Voronezh, 600 miles southeast of Moscow, fell to Denikine forces as Tobolsk was recaptured by Kolchak. A Soviet wireless message confirmed Voronezh's capture and Denikine’s cavalry movements toward Usman.

London Simon Petlurs Denikine Russia Kamenetz-Podolsk Voronezh Moscow Usman Siberian Tobolsk Irtish Tobol Kolchak Omsk

All Strikes or Lockouts Cease Trial Conference

A statement declares that all strikes or lockouts would stop at the trial conference. No further context or parties are specified in the readable text.

Labor Leaders Seek Three Month Truce in Steel Strike

Samuel Gompers urges immediate arbitration of the steel strike during a national labor truce proposal at the Industrial Conference in Washington D C. Bernard Baruch chairs the public group and calls for a halt to strikes and lockouts for three months to pursue a permanent settlement between capital and labor.

Wilson Organized Labor Thomas B. Chadbourne New York Frank Morrison Washington John J. Raskob Wilmington Del Harry A. Wheeler Chicago Bernard M. Baruch Public Samuel Gompers Evening Journal BD. C Bernard Berach Choalmoena

Des Moines Arrival Details From Chicago Drive

A motorist identified as Maynard, driving the Hale land Four, reached Des Moines at 10 35 a m after departing Chicago at 8 37 a m. The trip covered the route via St Jo les in two hours and eighteen minutes.

Des Moines Get. S Maynard Haeviland Chicenu St Joles Chicago

Soldiers fired upon in Gary patrol

Sergeant Major Schrich and four privates of the Fourth Infantry were fired upon while patrolling Twenty first street in Gary Indiana today. No one was hit and the soldiers did not return fire.

Gary Ind Schrich Fourth Infantry Twenty-first Street

World Series Game Eight In Chicago Opens

The eighth game of the world championship series is set for today in Chicago. Chicago’s battery is Williams and Schalk, while Cincinnati starts Ekiler and Kariden.

Chicago Williams Schalk Cincinnati Ekiler Kariden

English poet seeks to learn American baseball vernacular

New Haven, Oct. 0. Jota Drinkwater the English poet critic and playwright visits Yale and confesses confusion over baseball. He says he cannot comprehend the game or the standard reporters use when writing about the Reds and the Sox, and he aims to learn the sport and its language from the world series coverage.

New Haven Conn Reds Sox Jota Drinkwater Abraham Tincoln London Tomm Drinkwater Yale

Negro in Greenville Standoff with Officers

A violent confrontation in Greenville South Carolina involved a Black suspect linked to the murders of two police officers. The incident unfolded in the county’s southwest area as officers attempted to apprehend him, with unknown casualties reported.

Greenville S. C Joe Turner

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Eddie Cicotte Gleason Bizergh Castle U. S California Binghampton W. H. Nevitt Ay Gerald Brandt Premier Lenine Trotzky Denikin Gary Weets LABOR U. S. Steel Corporation Rockefeller Indiana King Howdy D’annunzio Ukraine Bernard Baruch Immedii South Carolina
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