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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1909
Page
6
Richmond, Ind Sept 7 Embellish a bunco used a diamond pin scam. A farmer, A M Kringer, was approached by a stranger claiming to have lost a diamond pin. Kringer helped search, then bought a pin later found by the tramp, hoping to profit, before the stranger vanished.
A street location in Indianapolis received no reply regarding a valuables case. The “valuable diamond” was brought to Richmond by Kringer and a jeweler valued it at about $2.
A torso of a young girl, tied in a bag, was found in Feorse Creek at Ecorse, a Detroit suburb. The head arms and legs were missing and identification is not possible.
The French schooner Oualite recruiting laborers was driven ashore on a Hebrides island after a storm and its captain and crew were murdered by Mallicollo island natives. A British warship is investigating the incident.
The body of a wealthy Amoy merchant missing for two weeks was found in the city. Warrants have been issued for several prominent residents including Fugenio Velasco an American citizen son of a Manila millionaire. Julian Hf Arnold the American consul says Velasco must be handled by American authorities if held.
An advertisement extols bilious ness and indigestion relief with Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims liver invigoration, stomach tonic effects, and nerve support, noting no alcohol or habit-forming drugs and a full ingredient list on the bottle wrapper. The product is tied to the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo.
Secretary Ballinger arrives in Beverly Massachusetts carrying three portfolios of reports on the Cunningham coal land entry cases in Alaska. He plans to discuss with President Taft the dispute between the interior department and the forestry division led by Gif ford Pinchot.
Madrid reports the twelfth division of 11,000 men under General Sotomayo is ordered to Melilla to join the campaign against the Moors. Advices from Melilla say forts Florba Restinga are reinforced, Moors partly abandoned Mount Guruga and mass at Nador Zeelnan.
The United States Senate irrigation committee, in Cheyenne, outlined a broad tour of western irrigation projects beginning October 1 and returning to Chicago by November 2 after completing its work.
Chicago live stock results show cattle receipts at 26 000 with best steady and others down slightly, hog receipts 28 000 steady with ranges from 7.49 to 8.35 for different classes, and sheep receipts 18 900 up about 10 cents with natives and westerns quoted across several price bands. Prices cover cattle calves hogs and sheep across multiple categories and regions.
South Omaha cattle receipts 9,500 with steady to strong bids. native steers 4.75 to 7.60, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.00, western and Texas steers 2.70 to 6.60 and 3.00 to 5.00, calves 3.25 to 6.75, hogs receipts 3,200 steady with heavy at 7.40 to 7.95, mixed 7.80 to 7.90, light 7.85 to 8.95, pigs 6.50 to 7.50, bulk 7.75 to 7.95. sheep receipts 12,000 higher with yearlings 5.00 to 5.40, wethers 4.00 to 4.75, ewes 3.50 to 4.40, lambs 6.00 to 7.25.
National League games featured St. Louis and Cincinnati in doubleheaders at St. Louis and Pittsburgh with mixed scores and player pairings. American League matchups included Detroit and Cleveland, plus Boston and New York, detailing pitchers and lineups across two games.
The piece reflects on the transition from the 19th to the 20th century praising air travel advances and the claimed North Pole discovery. It muses on future human knowledge, spiritual mysteries, and potential space travel while noting excitement for a new era and endless learning ahead.
Anyone having bills against the base ball team may leave them at the Journal office. The claims will be looked after by Lee Ward. 7603
Des Moines reports show September chill with frost on low ground on Sept 1 and 2 but no major damage. The long drought cut corn yields by 19 to 20 percent versus August forecasts, while late crops like fall wheat, rye, and potatoes face declines. Rain revived pastures but arrived too late for early corn.
The drama version of Thorns and Orange Blossoms grows more engaging than the novel. It opens a broader view of human emotion with a strong company and fitting scenery. The show comes to the opera house on Monday, September 13.
Rural route carriers from the county held their annual meeting in the city hall with good attendance and a profitable gathering. J Dautremont of Riverside reported on the state convention and road building progress. Officers elected: President J E West, First Vice President J C Dautremont, Second Vice President Lewis Wahls, Secretary and Treasurer Chas Darbyshire. The group hopes a roads lecturer can be secured here with expenses paid from Ames.
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