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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1910

Page

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Townsend Wins I Michigan Senate Race and Osborn Governor Pick

Detroit news reports Townsend tops Burrows for U S Senate by over 25 000 votes while Charles Osborn wins the Michigan governorship by a similar margin. Hemans nominated Democrat for governor. Congressional winners listed with incumbents and party lines.

UE. Townsend Michigan Burrows Detroit Mich Charles E. Townsend United States J. (. Buronws Charles F Osborn Hig Wee Townsend Upper Peninsula Wayne County Lawton W. Hemans Mason Edwin Denby W. W. Wedemeyer J. M. C. Smith Edwin L. Hamilton G. J. Diekema Samuel W. Smith H. W. McMorran J. W. Fordney James J; Melaughlin

LaFollette Leads Wisconsin Primary Victory

LaFollette wins sweeping state ticket including McGovern for governor with a 20 000 to 30 000 plurality. All LaFollette nominees nominated. congressional incumbents renominated except Stafford. Progressives to control platform convention with a LaFollette line. Democratic ticket to appear on ballot. county results vary.

Milwaukee Sept Lafollette Theublican Party Francis BE. McGovern Byron Frank Tucker Oshkosh Congress W. H. Stafford Cannon Samuel A. Cook

Crust Strangles a Child in Beverly New Jersey

Rose Fogarty two years old died after a piece of bread crust lodged in her throat during supper. Parents tried to dislodge the obstruction but the child expired within minutes.

Beverly, N. J Rose Fogarty Walter G. Fogarty

Beveridge Makes Talk on Conservation Platform

In St Paul on September 8 the Indiana Senator Beveridge delivered a fiery address at the national conservation congress. He opposed the Western idea of conservation and paid tribute to Gifford Pinchot, prompting a large audience ovation for Pinchot after Beveridge’s remarks. Roosevelt supporters dominated the proceedings.

St. Paul National Conservation Congress Theodore Roosevelt Committee On A. J. Beveridge Indiana Congress Beveridge Gifford Pinchot

Madison county Republicans choose Roosevelt for temporary chair

At the Madison county Republican convention in Utica F Leland Hunt was named district attorney, Kirk Bruce Delano was renominated for assemblyman, and Prof Ralph W Thomas was endorsed for re election as senator. Leaders debated whether to back Sherman or Roosevelt for temporary chairman and resolved to support Roosevelt. If a fight arises at the state convention Madison county delegates will oppose Sherman.

Utica N. Y Madison County F. Leland Hunt Oneida Kirk Bruce Delano Canastota Ralph W. Thomas Hamilton Sherman Roosevelt

Moran May Fight Wolgast

Owen Moran an English lightweight who just returned to New York after a ten round no decision bout with Frank Burns has issued a challenge to Ad Wolgast If accepted it could be Wolgast final fight as he plans to retire permanently in October.

New York Owen Moran Frank Burns San Francisco Ad Wolgast Wolgast

Taft Reaches Summer Home in Beverly Massachusetts

President Taft arrived in Beverly after a 3000 mile trip from St Paul and a stop in Boston. He found many congratulatory messages for his speech to the conservation congress and learned Solicitor General Lloyd W. Bowers lay ill at the Hotel Touraine but was improving before Taft left for Beverly.

Beverly Mass Taft St. Paul The Conservation Congress Minnesota City Boston South Station Touraine Lloyd W. Bowers

Last Yukon sailing set for Sept 24 from Dawson

Seattle announces the final Yukon river route sailing from Dawson will occur on September 24 with the last Seattle mail dispatch scheduled for September 14. The dates mark the end of service on the Yukon run.

Yukon Seattle Wash Dawson

Cobb May Lose Eye For Detroit Outfielder

Cleveland report says Tyrus Cobb, Detroit American League outfielder, is in danger of losing the use of his right eye. Manager Hugh Jennings announced the condition after Cobb did not travel with the team to Cleveland.

Cleveland, O Tyrus Cobb Hugh Jennings Detroit Cobb

Detroit Cubs Seek Specialist for Cobb After Injury

The Detroit team held Cobb in Detroit for a specialist evaluation after a report warned he might not return this year. If the specialist confirms the risk, Cobb may be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The Lions' management could send Cobb to New York for further examination.

Troit Detroit Cobb New York

Chicagoan Held in Robbery

Albert Julian, sought for the Burling ton train killing of Flagman J M Wine and robberies in St Louis, was arrested in Chicago after admitting he boarded the train at Union station in front of the baggage car and rode about 100 yards without money. Witnesses identified him as the man who swung aboard the sleeper.

St. Louis Albert Julian J. M. Wine Burlington Union Station

Diversity of opinion proves things are only what we think

A reflective remark attributed to Montaigne discusses how perception shapes reality and truth. It emphasizes the role of individual thought in defining meaning and value.

Montaigne

Hogs and cattle market report from Chicago and region

The Chicago hogs market shows mixed prices with light hogs at 9 10 to 9 70 and heavy shipping grades 8 30 to 9 30. Cattle and sheep receipts are large with sheep down 5 to 10, cattle steady, and packers estimating varied deliveries for the day ahead.

Chicago Avry Rover

First Pennsylvan ia Tunnel Train Connects Manhattan and Long Island

The first through train ran from the Seventh Avenue and Thirty-Fourth Street terminal to Hempstead and Jamaica marking eight years of work on the East River tunnel. It linked Long Island towns to Manhattan with gains of fifteen minutes to an hour. Pennsylvan ia officials rode the inaugural train amid no hitches after practice runs.

New York Manhattan Long Island Pennsylvania Road Seventh Avenue Thirty-Fourth Street Hempstead Jamaica Hollis Queens Mineola Garden City Oyster Bay East River Pennsylvania Railroad Thirty-Fourth Street Terminal

Sheep Market Receipts and Prices Slide

Estimated receipts 35000 with steady to 10 lower. Native sheep 2.85 to 4.55, Western sheep 3.25 to 4.55, Yearlings 4.75 to 5.75, Lambs 5.25 to 7.00, Western lambs 5.25 to 7.00. Market activity noted as steady to weak overall.

Market: Slow and weak at early prices

In early market rounds bulk cattle quoted 8 68 to 9 20 with light at 9 15 to 9 75. Mixed packers range 8 85 to 9 60 and heavy shipping grades 8 30 to 9 35. Rough cattle 7 30 to 8 55. Stealy cattle and sheep show weakness.

Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Company

Furniture listing from Beach Wickham Grain Company based in Chicago Illinois at Postal Telegraph Building 644 and 645 details furnished for potential clients.

Beach-Wickham Grain Company Postal ‘Telegraph Chicago Illinois

Miner Dies in Shaft Neglected by Partner

Evansville Indiana September 8 Paul Huwig a coal digger at the Banner shaft lay dead for an hour in an outbuilding at the top of the shaft before his partner in the gallery underground Chris Hopkins missed him Huwig had heart disease.

Evansville Ind Paul Huwig Chris Hopkins Huwig

Local Market Prices At Washington City

Prevailing prices on the Washington City market list grains and feeds. Corn Oats Hay Straw Flour Bran Shorts Corn Meal and other staples show per unit costs with figures partially legible amid garbled text.

Washington City

Manheroics Burned Rescuer In Anderson Fire

Fred Schmidt, a local factory employee, was severely burned while saving his home from a blaze in Anderson Indiana. A flaming mattress on the second floor forced him to carry the burning object to a window leaving his hands and face badly burned.

Anderson Ind Fred Schmidt Schmidt

Bank Wrecked at Riga as Robbers Blow Safe

Cracksmen wrecked the Farmers and Merchants Bank in Riga Michigan by blasting the safe with nitro glycerine. A one story cement building, cement blocks and roof damage occurred but no injuries. Robbers escaped by handcar before locals could intervene. safe reportedly contained several thousand dollars.

Riga Mich

Man Found Drowned in Puddle at Wabash Yards

Fort Wayne Indiana September 8 A man thought to be James Payne of Norwalk Ohio was found dead with his face in a small pool between two tracks in the Wabash railway yards. No violence is evident.

Fort Wayne Ind James Payne Norwalk Wabash

Baseball Results National and American Leagues Summary

National League standings show Chicago leading with 83 wins, St. Louis and Brooklyn midpack, while Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia and Cincinnati trail. American League results include Pittsburgh at St. Louis, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, and New York vs Boston and Chicago vs Cincinnati, with varied run outcomes and relief pitchers listed. Beebe Beebe Gasper Clarke Overall McIntyre Kiling appear as game participants in noted box scores.

National League W. L W. L. Pet. Chi Cin Pitts Brook N.Y St. L Phil Bos Pittsburg H. B. St. Louis New York R. H.E Boston Frock and Smith Mathewson Meyers Chicago Cincinnati Beebe Gasper Clarke Overall MecIntyre Kiling

Baseball Scores and Box Scores from League Matches

In the American League standings the table shows wins losses and percentages for teams including Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Detroit Washington New York St Louis Chicago and Detroit with recent results from games at Boston Cleveland Washington and St Louis. Philadelphia beat Boston 2 to 1 in ten innings while Cleveland defeated Detroit 8 to 3 and New York lost to Washington 5 to 2.

American League W. L. Pet W. L. Pet. Phil Wash Sta Et A Boston Philadelphia Bender Thomas Collins Kleinow Cleveland R. H. EB Detroit Mullin Stanage Mitchell Land Washington New York Quinn Sweeney Johnson Beckendorf Ainsworth St. Louis

Baseball scores from Toledo Louisville and Milwaukee games

The American Association day results show Toledo defeating Indianapolis 2 1 at Toledo. Louisville beat Columbus 4 2 at Louisville. Kansas City routed Minneapolis 7 13 at Kansas City. Milwaukee lost 2 3 to St Paul in Milwaukee over tea innings.

American Association Toledo Indianapolis Louisville Columbus Kansas City Minneapolis Milwaukee St. Paul

No Quorum Saves Ballinger Removal Bid

The Ballinger Pinchot inquiry in Minneapolis reports a quarrel over a quorum as Democrats push to remove Secretary Ballinger. Key figures include Fletcher James Madison and Sutherland with Republicans McCall and Purcell absent. vote on a substitute adjourned until Friday.

Minneapolis Balligi Ker Kansas Gifford Pinchot Louis R. Gravis Ollie James Kentucky Madison Ballinger James Fletcher, Purcell North Democrat Graham Ilinois Sutherland Utah McCall Massachusetts Nelson Fletcher

Weather Forecast for Illinois and Indiana Showers Likely Tomorrow

Regional forecast calls for showers across Illinois and Indiana with winds shifting colors in the sky. Weather brief notes unsettled conditions and a chance of rain into tomorrow.

Illinois Indiana

Markets Digest Live Stock Prices Across Regions

Chicago hogs sold mixed with receipts around 20,006 and prices from 7.75 to 10.05. Cattle receipts 18,000 with varied grades from 3.85 to 9.75. Sheep receipts 35,000 with lambs at 6.75 to 7.15 and ewes around 4.00 to 4.50. Omaha cattle steady with steers 6.00 to 8.00, hogs 3.95 to 9.66, sheep 4.60 to 6.75. East Buffalo offerings slow with heavy hogs around 10.20, lambs up to 7.16 and ewes near 4.00 to 4.40.

Texas Omaha East Buffalo Dunning & Stevens N. C Jone Roe

Also Mentioned on This Page

L. W. Hemane S. A. Cook F. E. McGovern Mr. Pinchot Platfoom T. R Moran TY Cobb Lee O'Neil Browne Wayman Lee Owneis Browne Wudge Geo, Kersten Chas. Erbst American Press Association Michael N. Elenz Thomas Foss W. Garnett Hegan Otto Roehm Thomas J. Hanlon Arthur J. Shallbetter Hugo H. Kuhl Albert R. Peters Owen J. Williams Grant McCutcheon Alex D. Skinger John J. Lyng William Lorimer Browne Art Charles Erbstein George Kersten True A. Julius Opelisg New York Tunnel East River Bore Grain Market Miner Eeeeeeee Reister & Son John A. Babcock Commission U. S. Yards Sec Saving Home Anderson Factory Ohio
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