12 Oct 1910
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1910
Page
1
Notable British industrial figures including Sir John Randle of Moss Bay Hematite and Steel, Sir Christopher Furness of Cargo Fleet Iron, the Duke of Devonshire of Barrow Hematite Steel, Arthur Keen of Guest Keen uncontested in print commentary.
Democratic congressional committee head James T. Lloyd predicts a Democratic win in the U S Senate race with Beveridge defeated in Indiana and gains in the Mississippi valley. He cites high living costs and party dissatisfaction, noting Roosevelt's mixed impact and party platform contrasts.
More than fifty representatives from major worldwide iron and steel mills will attend the Iron and Steel Institute meeting at the Waldorf Astoria starting Friday. Delegates, including heads of key European concerns, travel by Kronprinzessin Cecilie and other ships. a dinner is planned.
In New York Philadelphia beats New York 7 to 6 after late runs with Slaughter Moran and Marquard featuring for the visitors In Chicago St Louis falls to Chicago 3 to 6 as Golden Bliss Richie Resultbach and Kling star for the hosts The standings show Chicago and New York leading the league with Philadelphia and St Louis mid pack and days games completed early in the season.
Fragmentary notice from Philadelphia source mentions parties Johnson and Street and Bender and Thomas with street location details. The readable text provides limited context and no clear action or deadline. Further transcription needed to determine entity roles and notice purpose.
Market report covers Chicago hogs cattle and sheep prices with receipts. Omaha and East Buffalo listings show steady to stronger hog and cattle values, with ranges for steer cows heifers calves and lambs. Includes potatoes butter live poultry and cattle and sheep quotes from Buffalo buyers.
The Chicago to New York flight by Ely was halted after a 11 mile leg. A crowd of 5 000 gathered near Stiegletz Park East Chicago while Ely slept in his hotel room. Glenn H Curliss telegrammed that machine parts could not be obtained, forcing cancellation of the journey.
Joshua Roselle aged 100 years and 6 months of Wyoming eight miles from Wilkes Barre died after a recent decline in health. He came to the area when it was a wilderness by pine knots and tallow candles. He is survived by five sons a daughter twelve granddaughters thirteen grandsons and nineteen great grandchildren.
Starkville, Colo. October 12 A telephone message reports fifty entombed miners at the Starkville mine. Rescue men found twenty three bodies in room 30 of entry 17 and continue work in entry 17 clearing after damp and looking for more.
George Johnson believed bookmaker shot Percy Ward, a Black man, dead in a Akron poolroom after a quarrel over a game. He fled into the street and was confronted by Patrolman Anthony and pursuing officers as a crowd forms.
Members of the dirigible balloon America crew drafted farewell messages to families and friends last night. An attempt to start the gas bag was made at daybreak with 100 men ready to assist in removing the airship from its hangar at four in the morning.
Night strike by under-trainmen baggage handlers and ticket takers paralyzes the Northern railroad in Paris with up to 300000 involved. Tracks torn up at St. Quentin trains to Calais and Cologne reduced to limited movement as troops and police seize stations. Postal service rushes auto mail for the north while other lines show growing strike sentiment.
The Chicago jurist and millionaire Lam bert Tree died of heart disease in the Waldorf Astoria, New York, and his body arrived in Chicago for burial at his family home on Cass street. His sister Mrs Jennie Rives accompanied the casket from Summit New Jersey. Funeral services are set for Thursday with resolutions of respect from the Democratic county finance committee and the Iroquois Club.
Red Oak Iowa officials refuse to hear William J Bryan in a Nebraska campaign event amid party tensions. The incident follows Bryan bolting the Democratic ranks and canceling his appearance.
The Red Oak Democrats canceled Bryan's political address and informed him his assistance is not wanted. The Democratic campaign committee sent a letter noting the action and providing the reason for cancelling the speaking date.
A severe earthquake was felt in Santiago at 3 o'clock in the morning. Great alarm spread but no damage was reported.
Mrs Taft, wife of the president, visited Salem hospital where six year old Wilfrid A. Crowell, son of William A. Crowell, was treated after being struck by a White House auto. Hospital officials said the boy was not in serious danger. The accident happened while Mrs. Taft was returning from Poston.
Chicago Oct 12 1910 estimated hog receipts 14000 with prices 8 00 to 9 15, cattle 21000 steady to 10 lower, sheep 51000 strong. Official yesterday receipts 12013 shipments 1730 leftovers 3325. tomorrow receipts 14000 market 10 15 higher than yesterday. Western cattle with varied ranges and lambs showing strength early, bulk hogs mild gains with light and mixed packers ranges.
Local market prices show corn at 13 dollars per bushel, hay and straw per load vary, flour per sack at 1.60 to 1.70, bran and shorts per hundred around 1.50 to 1.85, and corn meal at 0.25. Reister & Son provide quotations for turkeys fowls springs roosters ducks with a listed value of 20.
President Taft rejects pardons for Charles W. Morse and John R. Walsh until papers pass through the justice department. He plans a brief New York stay with meetings with Republican leaders and possible theater visit, after leaving Beverly for the city.
Ten workers attending the American Purity congress toured Seattle's vice district and declared conditions worse than Chicago or any city visited. Notable participants included Dr. Ernest A. Bell Dr J Shearer and Dr Joel Smith. Arthur Burrage Farwell urged optimism for reform following Judge Gillam's restraining orders.
Kalamazoo Michigan October 12. C B McGibene y resigns after twenty years as editor of the Evening Telegraph and will leave Kalamazoo to become press agent for an organization. His resignation came as a great surprise. His successor is F M Caldwell who has been connected with...
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.