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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1909

Page

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Ind Fans Commission Averages From New York To Topeka

Baseball game scores and lineups across major leagues list team names, pitchers, and batters with R H E tallies. The Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston New York Detroit Topeka Sioux City Lincoln and Omaha games show varied results and player pairings for first and second games in the Western League and American League.

National League Philadelphia R.H.E. Philphia Brooklyn Moore-Dooin Rucker-Marshall Cincinn R.H.E. Soe Cincinnati Brown-Archer Gasper-Roth Boston R.H.E. New York Oberlin Street Collins-Donohue R.H.E. Hil‘phia York Bender-Thomas Warhop-Sweeney R.H.E. Phia Oise and Livingstone Hughes Land Kleinow Topeka R.H.E. Ichita Opeka Brennan-Jokerst Boles-Kerns Shaner Armstrong Kaufman Kernes Sioux City R.h.emaha Soux City Lower Patton Gonding Aldeman Chabek Towne Shea Lincoln Mncoln Movnes McGrath Nannamaker Miller MeGregor McManus Lewis

Wreck at Nauvoo Blows Roofs and Kills Child

Fire and huge explosion at a store behind the Richtman property near Nauvoo wrecked the building and two nearby houses. A four year old girl, child of Albert Ketchum, died as walls collapsed while others escaped. Fire damaged twenty five houses and shattered windows across the area.

Keokuk Jacob Richtman Nauvoo Albert Ketchum Heromne Edward Tachroth

Woman Ends Life in Skunk River by Jump from Bridge

Mrs. Gus Swanson a former Pomroy resident committed suicide while suffering dementia. She left home crossed the railway and walked to a high bridge over the Skunk River four miles north of wee eight. She leaped into the river forty five feet below and her husband found the body drifting near the bank later.

Gus Swanson Pomroy Skunk

Torpedo Boats Begin Up Mississippi With Taft Party

A flotilla of U S torpedo boats arrives in St Louis as part of a larger fleet with Taft and his party. The vessels will move up the Mississippi within a few days, marking the start of a long journey to St Louis and New Orleans.

St. Louis New Orleans de Mover Ident Taft Souis Mississippi River

Thompson Buys Pan-American Railway Line

Thompson the U S ambassador to Mexico gains controlling interest in the Pan American railway from San Geronimo to the Mexican Guatemalan frontier by purchasing 9 6 million dollars worth of stock. He did not disclose the price but will hold the controlling stake in the line running from Tehuantepec to Mariscal.

Thompson Pan-American Mexico City David E Thompson United States Mexico Pan American Railway San Geronimo Mariscala Urwn

Bryan in Talk on Tariff Issue

William J. Bryan outlined his tariff views at Bush Temple Dallas explaining he denounces any embezzler of power who breaks party pledges. He argued for specific platform language and urges pre election agreement by Democrats in both chambers to face tariff schedules and seek real reductions.

Dallas Tex William J. Bryan Bush Temple Bryan House of Representatives Senate House Congress

Iowa City Welcomes Record University of Iowa Enrollment

Hundreds of students flood into Iowa City as registration begins at the University of Iowa. Registrar Barrett predicts a strong year with about 2000 students in town by week’s end and total enrollment likely to surpass 2500, possibly reaching 2600.

University Iowa City University of Iowa Barrett

Johnson to Undergo Operation for Hernia and Adhesion

Rochester Minnesota September 15 Governor Johnson was taken to St Marys hospital for an operation to repair an intestinal adhesion and hernia.

Rochester, Minn Johnson St. Mary’s Hospital

State rests in McCann bribery trial

Chicago news reports the state rested its case against Police Inspector McCann accused of taking bribes to protect commercialized vice. The defense plans to call many witnesses, starting today. Bookkeeper S. P. Goldberg testified that money from Frank brothers, acting as McCann's agents, was given to him for safekeeping in the vaults.

Chicago McCann Barnes P. Goldberg Frank Brothers

Utica Slayings Baffle Police as Reward Stands

In Utica New York Sept 15 police offer 500 reward for information in the murder of Theresa Procopi seven, Ferdinand Infusino three, while Fanny Infusino six is recovering from gunshot wounds. Investigators lack a usable description of the shooter as they probe a culvert under Eagle street. The motive remains unknown.

Utica N. Y Theresa Procopi Ferdinand Infusino Fanny Infusino Eagle Street

F D Brown Dies Suddenl y In Omaha

Frank D Brown local treasurer of the Union Pacific Railway company died suddenly of pneumonia after returning from a railway treasurers convention at Lake George New York. He was 40 years with the railroad. Five injured in Mittaburg wreck reported in the same issue.

Omaha Frank D. Brown Union Pacific Railway Company Lake George N. Y Brown The Union

Hill Warns Against Neglect of Farm Prosperity

Chicago Sept. 15 James J. Hill told the American Hawkers association that the United States may soon stop exporting foodstuffs unless agricultural population and production rise. He blamed rural to city shift and falling farm land values, urging agriculture over foreign markets. Lawrence Murray urged banker cooperation and deposit guarantees. President George M. Reynolds backed a central bank with at least 100 million dollars capital to avert future panics.

Chicago United States American Hawkers’ Association James J. Hill Hin Hill Lawrence Murray George M. Reynolds

J J Hagerman Dies in Milan After Lung Illness

Colorado Springs report states J J Hagerman builder of the Colorado Midland railway and a leading Colorado pioneer died in Milan Italy from a lung ailment.

Colorado Springs Colo J. J. Hagerman Colorad Midland Railway Colorado Milan Italy

Daily diet hints endurance from nuts over meat

A nutrition note argues meat provides all necessary nutrients but adds animal waste toxic to humans, draining energy. Tests in Germany England and Yale led by Prof. Fisher show non-flesh eaters outperform fresh-eaters in endurance events. Nuts supply albumen and, with fruit, improve health and work capacity versus meat-heavy diets.

Germany England Yale Prof Fisher

Chicago hog market declines and cattle steady in 1909 report

The Chicago market report for September 15, 1909 shows hog receipts of about 20 000 with leftovers 3 451. Prices ranged from 6 to 10 lower than yesterday’s best, light hogs 7 90 to 8 40, mixed packers 7 85 to 8 50, heavy shipping grades 7 60 to 8 47, rough 7 60 to 7 90. Cattle were mostly steady to a shade lower while sheep at 25 000 were steady.

Chicago Hog Market Reports for September 15, 1908

Estimated receipts today reach 18 000 with official receipts yesterday at 10 761. Official shipments yesterday 1107. Best over yesterday 6487. Estimated receipts tomorrow 16000. Quality range varies from Bulk 810 to 835 Light 7 95 to 8 45 Mixed packers 7 90 to 8 55 Heavy shipments 7 65 to 8 50 Rough 7 65 to 7 90 Porkers 8 35 to 8 40 Pigs 7 25 to 8 20.

Market Receipts Show Steady to Lower Demand

Estimated receipts total 19000 with cattle movement across categories. Cows and heifers bring 2 25 to 6 20, Texas steers 0 5 25, stockers and feeders 4, Western cattle 6 60, Reeves 410 to 8 30, and general market tone steady to lower.

Texas

Market Receipts By Category At 2800 Market

Estimated receipts list steady native sheep 275 to 500 Western sheep 309 to 510 yearlings 460 to 565 lambs 450 to 760 Western lambs 450 to 760.

Chicago Market Report September 15 1909

Chicago market data shows steady to weak tone across cattle and sheep with lambs down 5 to 10. Bulk prices range 8.10 to 8.35 for light, 7.85 to 8.56 for mixed packers, and 7.60 to 8.60 for heavy ship's grades. overall cattle slow and weak and sheep steady.

Grain bidder notice from Beach Wickham Grain Company

Beach Wickham Grain Company furnishes a postal telegraph bid list for Chicago area trading. Figures £44 and 645 appear in the listing as bids or bids-related totals.

Beach-Wickham Grain Company Chicago

John A. Babcock Case at North American Live Stock

Proceedings concern the North American Live Stock Commission Company at the U S Stock Yards in Chicago Illinois with John A Babcock named in the matter. The record notes a legal action or dispute involving the firm and the individual in a formal docket.

North American Live Stock Commission Company U.S Chicago, Ill

Taft Speech Warns Against Regional Strife in Boston

President Taft addressed about 100 Boston business leaders at Mechanics Hall, endorsing a cent currency plan and criticizing sectional strife. He urged swift enforcement of tariff and anti monopoly measures and voiced staunch national unity against governors seeking to rally the west against the east. Cabinet members, diplomats, and business leaders attended.

Boston Congress Combi Mechanics Hall Boston Chamber Commerce Nelson W. Aldrich Rhode National Moneta Commission Johnson Centr Pris Taft The Unittates

Eagles at Omaha Hold Routine Grand Session

The grand of Eagles met in Omaha on September 15 with the report of Grand Deat Monaghan detailing growth and urging focus on fraternal work. The grand secretary urged buffets not overshadow fraternal features, while the race for grand vice president remains open. Contenders consider hosting next year’s convention in New Orleans Saratoga St Louis or St Paul, with outcomes still uncertain.

Omaha Grand. of Eagles Deat Monaghan New Orleans Saratoga St. Louis St. Paul

Remarkable Recovery After Bullet Hit Brain in Washington

Washington, Sept. 15. Frank Blaine, who shot himself in a personal crisis, is discharged as cured from Casualty Hospital with a 32 caliber bullet imbedded in his brain. Doctors report no ill effects and expect no future problems. An X-ray shows the bullet centered in his brain.

Washington Frank Blaine Blaine

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R.H.E Losson Wrecks Homes Disas Ter Oskaloosa E.H Harriman Edward H. Harriman Arden, N. Y WCANN F.D. Brown Union Pacific Mittaburg A & Said America Phloseat Taft T. J. Allen Joseph B. Bowles Grain Market John A. Babcock Aldrich Monaghan Order Bulletin Brain
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