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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1907
Page
1
Rioting erupts in Vancouver Washington as mobs attack Japanese and Chinese quarters. Hundreds arm themselves. police halt gun sales. Dozens injured, stores damaged, while residents fear further clashes and militia intervention.
Lydie B Schroeder of Rock Island County files a $30,000 suit against son William Schroeder alleging kidnapping and abduction and wrongful confinement in an insane hospital ward for a week. She claims her husband, in poor health, transferred property to the son and that the son forged a physician's certificate to place her in the hospital. She says a ruse about her younger son being injured lured her into the hospital.
Kokomo Indiana residents resist city police board plans to add patrolmen to the force citing ongoing expense concerns. The objection reflects long standing tax payers opposition to larger metropolitan style policing and the latest move to increase staff.
Taxpayers protest Oct. 1 against the police board while the board insists more men are needed. The board pledged economy but plans to increase patrolmen, risking higher department costs despite public disapproval.
Railway magnate E. H. Harriman corrects reporters at Arden after they leave his home to interview him. He demonstrates lantern placement by tying it to the buggy shaft to prevent blinding the horse and driver.
In San Francisco at Recreation park about 14,000 spectators watched Jimmy Britt suffer a left hook blocked by Joe Gans in the fourth round breaking Britt’s wrist. He fought on into the fifth round before withdrawing as doctors diagnosed a fracture dislocation of the lower ulna. Referee Welch ruled for Gans.
Emil Rosenthal of Baltimore walked into the Central Park Arsenal station and handed Lieutenant Thomas Flannery a revolver saying he was not feeling right and feared he might kill himself. He explained he had lost his business, his mind went blank, and later pledged at night court he would not harm himself and was discharged to Baltimore.
Fresh tracks believed to be those of Sister Mary of the Isadore convent near Traverse City Michigan. The belief that the nun is in the vicinity is growing stronger as investigations continue.
Peking reports three imperial commissioners will visit Great Britain Germany and Japan to study constitutional models as Yuan Shi Kai pushes reform. The move follows criticism of Manchu officials Tuan Fang and Prince Tsanze amid ongoing central government changes and tension with Chang Chi Tung.
Miss Evelyna Palmer daughter of Mrs. Robert Abbe of New York has married Angelo Sikelianas a Greek poet and thinker noted in this country. The ceremony occurred in Bar Harbor Maine on September 10 in the presence of family and acquaintances.
The great council of the Improved Order of Red Men met in Norfolk for its sixtieth session with 350 delegates and thousands of visitors. The four day gathering considers permanent headquarters with Chicago as a candidate city, while Louisville and Washington compete for the site.
Four men from the Marathon Swimmers began a 15 mile swim from the Battery to Coney Island in New York. Alfred Brown finished alone in 4 hours 52 minutes, said to be a record for the distance.
Creditors of the defunct First National Bank of Topeka receive a 12 percent dividend check. With this payment, 82 percent of the original deposits will have been returned to creditors.
In Bloomington on Sept 10 the Douglas county home coming week runs Sept 16 to 21 with Speaker Joseph Cannon as guest of honor. Cannon long resided in the county and is warmly regarded there as plans for an elaborate program proceed. He is expected to speak probably tomorrow.
A Portuguese stowaway aboard the steamer Glenean was put to work at the start and told he would be sent back to Europe. As the ship neared the New Jersey coast he chose to swim the rest of the way, and he was only missed when the vessel anchored off Sandy Hook.
Washington on September 10 reports stock broker Allison C. Jenkins indicted for alleged gambling law violation. Authorities allege he operated a venue here allowing stock market gambling. Jenkins was arrested August 23 during a broad brokers raid.
Nine year old Marshall Tuttle was killed at Sib ley station when a revolver loaded and wired to a hen house door misfired as the boy opened it. G Karnes, a local merchant, had set the trap to catch a thief.
The Erie Railroad has received an all steel passenger coach on exhibition at the Jersey City terminal. The car is practically non-wreckable and will not burn. It uses less than 500 pounds of wood and other inflammable material, treated to be impervious to heat. It is strongly built to withstand shocks in railroad service.
Burlington Iowa enters homecoming festivities with the main business district decked in bunting and lights. Visitors and long-time residents crowd the town as trains arrive, signaling one of the greatest celebrations since Iowa’s semi centennial entry to statehood.
In Lincoln on September 10 a man named Boone Hobbit fired a shotgun at Bruce Thompson in a crowded saloon. The shot was aimed at Thompson’s brother who hid behind the bar. Hobbit likely mistook him for his target in the heat of the moment.
In Chicago on September 10 four spectators at the Italian church festival at Townsend and Oak streets suffered severe injuries when fireworks near a stand exploded. Firecrackers sky rockets and other pyrotechnics were discharged igniting and burning their bodies.
Oklahoma City reports 1.07 inches of rain breaking a long regional drought. Rainfall was widespread with .70 inch at Wemtherford 1.25 inches at Holdenville and 4 inches at Chandler. Cotton and fall seeding are expected to benefit significantly.
A Hot Springs dispatch reports Edward Barnes was struck by lightning and killed while riding in a wagon during a severe thunderstorm. A boy companion was found unconscious, and the horses lay dead in the road. Guests had gathered for Barnes and his bridegroom ceremony when his body was found.
Evansville Indiana observes the fourth anniversary of St. Mark's English Lutheran Church on September 15 with a public burning of bonds totaling 2100 dollars. The event highlights the church's milestones in its community service since opening.
Western Union telegraph strike slows market updates while The Journal promises normal coverage soon. Chicago September 8 1907 hogs receipts about 47000 with prices 10 to 15 lower light hogs 615 to 8652 mixed packers 85 to 650 heavy shipping 8550 to 620 rough 8550 to 570 pigs 8550 to 640 bulk 580 to 615 cattle receipts 30000 market 10 lower beeves 400 to 715 cows and heifers 125 to 520 Texas steers 350 to 8500 Westerns 400 to 600 calves 550 to 800 stockers and feeders 260 to 850 sheep receipts 23000 market weak to 10 lower natives 325 to 475 lambs 500 to 575 grain market.
A note from John A. Babcock states he will write anytime and promises a square deal. He emphasizes reliable transactions and straightforward communication.
At Brunos Island track near Pittsburgh one man Rex Rainerstein 35 died from a fractured skull and several others were seriously injured including Walter Christy 26 who suffered multiple injuries after a car crash during Vanderbilt cup events. Mechanic Clarence Bastion and Allegheny officer Frank Farnol were also injured as the wreckage buried Rainerstein and Bastion under the car. Christy’s high speed dash toward the wreck ended with his car colliding head on and him buried in burning debris. All injured were treated at St Johns hospital.
Police in Allegan Michigan arrested Vera Armstrong 138 after a tip from his mother. He confessed links to burglaries and an attempted First National Bank robbery and led to the arrest of Henry Albert 16 Charles Moore 20 and Glen Austin 1. A large cache of loot including cigars revolvers watches was found. all come from respectable families but likely drawn into crime by dime novels.
The will of Annie Snow, a Scottish mill worker from Fall River area, reveals she and her sister Margaret saved 15,000 from fifty five years of weaving. Most funds bequeathed to the Perkins Institute for the Blind in Boston.
Cincinnati Ohio September 10 Dan O Leary veteran walker starts a 1000 mile trek in 1000 consecutive hours each hour walking. This marks the greatest pedestrian feat the famous endurance athlete has attempted.
Fire destroyed a hotel at Cleveland Springs North Carolina during the early morning hours. Three people died in the blaze including Miss Smith of Ellboro and two unidentified Black employees of the hotel.
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