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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
8
Fort Riley dispatch reports on security and defense as Secretary of War visits the camp. A circulated item claims the battleship Massachusetts was destroyed by Japanese forces. Company D members prepare for combat readiness amid rising tensions.
Fort Riley Kansas diary details drill and bivouac of Iowa and Dakota units under Cols Bishop Allen Holmes Howell. Describes tents, hikes, extended drill, improvised fighting exercise along a railroad imaginary line, and a famous cook. Secretary Wright to visit with nineteen gun salute.
A wild rumor of the battleship Massachusetts blown up in Japanese waters sparked a drill scene. Lieutenant Schilling asked volunteers to stay, and every member of Company ID stepped forward, showing American resolve despite unverified news. Local stores advertise pies at the Vienna with green apple option.
Official forecast notes Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin mostly fair with warmer temperatures. Lower Michigan expected to be fair and warmer in the eastern portion. Iowa also sees generally fair conditions with warmer weather overall.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show Wheat corn oats pork lard and ribs with mixed closes and openings. Cash sales list no. 2 red no. 3 red no. 2 hard and no. 3 hard for winter and spring wheat and various corn oat prices. Live stock reports note hogs cattle and sheep with receipts and price ranges. East Buffalo merchants report slow hog market and lamb, calf prices for the period.
Washington dispatch reports two rail officials with opposite views on car supply. Interstate Commerce Commissioner Prouty expects no fall shortage unless business fully revives, while Freight Bureau official Pawket Jr. warns a shortage by October could rival two years ago due to record crop movements, idle cars, and Western line strains.
Rumors say Cincinnati Nationals manager Ganzel and Brooklyn’s Donovan are arranging a deal sending Bob Lobert to Brooklyn for Tim Jordan. Ganzel shifts to bench coach next season and Cincinnati needs a first baseman. Lobert’s discontent with Reds fuels Brooklyn talks as scouts search minors for a replacement.
Micago September four Western Association of Californian Pioneers to hold annual meeting at Grand Pacific hotel September 12, forty eighth anniversary of California admission. Association to be absorbed by Sons of California. Program includes social reunion 10 am to 1 30 pm dinner, then a trip to Bismarck garden at 5 pm with prairie schooners drawn by oxen and mules.
The season shows Detroit leading the American as the most promising pitching force with a staff at or above .500 in victories. Willett tops the league while Pittsburgh also places four pitchers among the first fifteen. Leifleld returns strong after a slow start. St Louis, New York, and Chicago trails in pitcher quality.
Mike Schreck of Cincinnati and Jack Johnson the colored heavyweight are booked for twenty rounds at the National Sporting Club London on October 10 The match is for the world heavyweight championship Johnson claims the title after Tommy Burns refused reasonable terms They will share a purse of 5000 dollars plus expenses and Frank Kelly, Schreck's manager, has confirmed the arrangement through the club's American rep.
The article notes that golf can be played by one armed players as shown by Haskins, Hoylake pro, who challenged Ivor Botcazou, the one armed La Boulie pro. Botcazou remains undefeated by any one armed opponent, posting a score of 80 while Haskins made 78 at Hoylake.
Mrs Seque says her husband cannot meet his creditors, to which Mrs Equal responds that he does not apparently wish to do so. The brief dialogue highlights strain in debt relations and mutual frustration within the household.
San Francisco Sept 4 Harriman at Pelican Lodge in Oregon has accepted invites from several civic bodies to address gatherings. He will travel to Portland for the speaking engagements accompanied by EF EB Calvin vice president and general manager of the Southern Pacific system.
After twelve years in the majors, Cheerful Charles Hickman moves to Toledo of the American Association. Once he said he would quit baseball if Cleveland sold him to the minors, but a four year contract swayed him. Hickman has played for the Boston Nationals, New York Giants, Boston Americans, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Washington, and a second Cleveland spell.
In Glasgow on September 4 a large group of unemployed men attempted to demand a hearing before the municipal council. About four hundred men tried to break into the council chamber, police reserves were deployed, and order was restored.
Hugh Duffy of the Providence team in the Eastern league is a developer of talent. Last season he mentored McConnell McQuillin and Lord, helping young players gain experience. This season his team has performed well and looks to have several players ready for the majors next year.
A Chicago school teacher called an incorrigible to her desk and, grasping his arm, declared The devil certainly has hold of you. The boy replied Guess yer right, mum in an exchange reported by Bohemian Magazine.
George Washington University renews football leadership with Nielsen returning from Nebraska to direct the the Buff and Blue. Nielsen coached GW last fall and will rely on a largely college-bound roster this season, signaling a strong eleven is expected.
Alfred Shrubb, famed distance runner, has taken up golf as a useful pastime to aid preparation for his forthcoming professional games. The sport offers cross country walking benefits, aiding his conditioning and stamina.
Colonel Henry M. Nevins of Red Bank New Jersey elected commander in chief of the G A R on the first ballot with 44 votes over rivals Van Sant and Dieka gen. Other officers named include J Kent Hamilton Ohio as senior vice commander and CC Royce California as junior vice commander.
In St. Petersburg on September 4, the minister of education ordered professors and instructors in imperial universities and schools to withdraw from Constitutional Democratic or other illegal parties or resign. The move targets a large scholarly membership and marks a sharp political crackdown. In Kharkov on September 4, a four-strong gang robbed a railroad paymaster of the monthly payroll as he fled the bank to the station. Police and soldiers pursued the robbers. three were killed, others escaped.
Mr. Smith reports being held up on the way home from his lodge. Captain of Police asks what was taken. Smith replies the robber took everything except the password. Weitisburg Dispatch notes the humorous exchange framing the incident.
Notice is given that The Geo. H. Paul Company of Washington Iowa at a special meeting held August 1 1908 amended its articles of incorporation under Iowa law Article I amended to set capital stock at 300000 with 75000 preferred and 225000 common stock in 100 share lots The 25000 preferred stock already issued continues to receive the same dividends and holders may extend redemption by two years beyond the original term while preferred stock remains outstanding
Call up Phone No 1 and leave orders promptly attended by Frank Rogers. Provide street and number for delivery or pickup at the city line posting.
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