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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1911

Page

1

Prominent Montana Senator Carter Dies at 68

Washington reports the death of Thomas H. Carter a longtime Montana senator and national political figure. He died at his Washington home after a weeklong illness leaving widow Ellen Galen Carter and two sons Joan David and Hugh Thompson Carter.

Washington Thomas H. Carter Montana Sixteenth Street Carter Thomas Henry Carter Senate Harrison Republican National Committee Junior Branch Scioto County Ohio Burlington Helena Mont Congress Reed Republican Congressional Committee Wirw Carter General Land Office National Committee Bac Henry C. Payne Wisconsin Joseph H. Manley Maine Samuel Fessenden Garrett Hobart Cornelius N. Bites Taft White House Ellen Galen Carter Joan G Hugh Thompson Carter Georgetown University Avere

Suspects Rounded Up After Pittsburg Coal Murder

Pittsburg records indicate police have detained suspects following the murder of Paymaster David Sceem of the Pittsburg Coal Company in Weedville on Saturday. Constabulary patrols are active as investigators search for the killers believed to have fled to an abandoned coal mine. The rumored five thousand pound satchel linked to the crime is tied to the scene by the victim’s body. Julius Krutt schnitt, VP at Harriman lines, is seriously ill and transported to San Antonio.

Pittsburg David Sceem Weedville State Constabulary Steen Kruttschnitt Dallas Tex Julius Kruttschnitt Harriman Fines Sam Antonio

Thomas H. Carter Former Montana Senator Dies in Washington

Former Montana senator Thomas H. Carter has died in Washington. Carter served in the U.S. Senate and held prominent roles in state and national politics. His death prompts tributes from colleagues and statements from Montana officials.

Jews Fear Massacre After Stolypin Plot

Kiev reports police bolstering protection for Jews after Dimitri Bogroff, a Jew, attempted to kill Premier Stolypin. Investigations suggest the act aimed to inflame Russians against Jews and revive revolutionary terrorism. Bogroff betrayed comrades, echoing Ezef tactics. Stolypin’s condition remains in doubt but is hoped to improve.

Kiev Dimitri Bogroff Stolypin Bogroff Secial Kiev University Rogoff Socialist Revolutionary Band M. Stolypin Lfe Eugene Azef Revolutionary

Abductor Bill Miner Captured After Straw Stack Hideout

Hannah North Dakota September 18 Bill Miner alleged abductor of Eleanor Grace Price a Snowflake Manitoba school teacher was trapped by farmers and captured after eluding Canadian mounted police He confessed his name as Ed Davis and said he escaped California Penitentiary in 1902 after serving eighteen months of a thirty three year term He would return to California without extradition if not taken to Manitoba police seek Miss Price to verify the suspect.

Hannah N. D Bill” Miner Eleanor Grace Price Snowflake Manitoba Newr Canada Mounted Ed Davis California Canadian Mounted Police Miss Price

Canvass Signals Pro Reciprocity Win in Canada

Pre-election canvass indicates a reciprocity victory in Canada set for September 21. Reports note Gemans demanded open decor in reply to a French Moroc co note and an armed bandit incident in Pennsylvania yields $3 500 in cash after killing a paymaster. President Taft offers a compromise to back world peace treaty. Businessmen in Gary plan to hire special counsel for graft prosecutions. Gaby Destys seen in New York with a $520 000 necklace given by By King Manuel. London gossip ties Marl Kitchener to Lady Naylor Leyland formerly Jennie Chamberlain of Cleveland.

Canada Gemans Penneyylvania Taft Gary Ind Gaby Destys Manuel New York London Marl Kitchener Naylor l Leyland Jennie Chamberlain Cleveland

Woman Struck by Lightning in Indiana Storm

In Knightsville Indiana Mrs Peter Miller aged thirty was struck by a bolt during a thunderstorm tearing shingles from her home and ripping clothing from her body The bolt jumped to a porch and a clothes line causing a ground hole and knock out yet she recovered with only slight injuries In Cleveland Ohio Charles Cherman is dead and eight others sick after eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms given by Emma Cherman from the countryside.

Knightsville Ind Peter Miller Ohio Cleveland Charles Cherman Emma Cherman

Change in Stolypin as Bullet Wound Worsens

A Kiev bulletin reports Russian Prime Minister Stolypin showing signs of peritonitis after being shot at the Municipal theater. Deterioration followed with rising temperature and pulse. bullet still beneath the skin before surgical removal. London reports Lt. Camel killed in a sixty foot fall at Hendon Aerodrome.

Kiev Stolypin

Sodium in the diet and its health effects

The piece argues that sodium is essential but common salt may be harmful, noting researchers and a physician who studied the subject. It claims sufficient sodium and chlorine exist in peanuts and wheat and lists best sources such as milk spinach wheat lentils barley carrots potatoes cabbage figs apples eggs nuts.

Fifty Years Ago Today Seventy Years Ago Sept 18

Historical notes recount relief in Washington as Confederates did not threaten the capital. An insane student named Darios attempted to kill the queen of Greece. Twenty five years ago reports cite oil use at sea to avert disasters, backed by several vessel officers.

Washington Darios Greece

Johnson changes his plea in Annie Temberger murder case

A letter from John A. Johnson, imprisoned in Wisconsin, claims innocence in the Annie Temberger charity murder. Johnson says he pleaded guilty under mob violence fear and seeks a safer place, while his attorney Emerson Ela withholds verbatim content.

Madison, Wis John A. Johnson Annie Temberger Emerson Ela Fla Johnson

Taft Extends Condolences After Syracuse Auto Crash

President Taft sent condolence messages to the Syracuse chamber of commerce and to families affected by a deadly auto race crash at the state fair. A Knox racing car veered through a fence, killing nine and injuring fourteen as Taft had just left the grounds.

Detroit Mich United States Eric Taft Charles H. Strong Strong Unitarian Church Thomas Byrnes Mr. Taft H. M. S. Handy Syracuse State Fair Grounds Knox Racing Lee Oldfield

Prince Reported Engaged to Princess Irene

United States and European wires report the engagement of Prince to Princess Irene, the czar's niece, signaling a high profile royal alliance. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the betrothal amid ongoing diplomatic conversations and ceremonial arrangements.

Prince Princess Irene Czar

Taft Cabinet Shakeup Follows Wiley Quarrel

Washington reports a cabinet reshuffle and purge at the agriculture department as President Taft exonerates Dr. H. W. Wiley. The expected move includes possible resignations by figures like J. M. Wilson and Wickersham faces criticism for his earlier stance. The White House plans action on McCabe and Dunlap upon Taft’s return from the western trip.

Expert hails Wiley case vindication and food law progress

New York Sept 18 Dr H W Rusby the department of agriculture expert once at the center of the Wiley case says the president's decision clears Wiley and signals real progress in enforcing the food and drugs act. He calls for interstate inspection and cooperative action between states and the federal government.

New York H.W Rusby Department of Agriculture Wiley

Lumber Mills Shut Down In Texas Louisiana Clash

Eastern Texas and western Louisiana mills halt operations as owners and the lumber workers' brotherhood wage a dispute. Forty mills expected to suspend indefinitely this week after thirty seven already shut, leaving about eleven thousand workers unemployed. The dispute centers on mill stores requiring workers to patronize them.

Orange Tex Texas Louisiana Timber Workers’ Brotherhood Lumber Workers’ Brotherhood

Rebels seize Chengtu as viceroy flees with family

Reports from Shanghai dated September 18 say rebels captured Chengtu. High officials were slain and the viceroy with his family barely escaped.

Chengtu Shanghai

Laurier Reciproc juris and Liberal gains in West provinces

Ottawa dispatch notes expected gains for Laurier allies as reciprocity campaign tightens. Liberals may win seats in British Columbia Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario and Quebec though Conservatives Nationalists resist. Predictions show Laurier may secure 181 seats against 90 for Conservatives and Nationalists.

Ottawa Ont Laurier Montreal Clyford Sifton William German Lloyd Harris Agel Procity British Columbia Mastine Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan Tarfe Ontario Farmer United States Quebec Borden Two Mountains St. Lawrence Robert Bickerdike New Brunswick Conserva Nova Scotia Veister Finance Leeder Prince *d Fred Cook London Times Katchewan New Brudawick Prince Edward Island

Evelyn Lee Denied New Trial in Abduction Case

Evelyn Arthur Lee, convicted of abducting 17 year old Mildred Bridges into his "absolute life" cult temple, had a new trial motion overruled by Judge Lockwood Honore. He faces an indeterminate Joliet penitentiary sentence unless the supreme court intervenes, while remaining free during a supreme court bill of exceptions decision.

Chicago Evelyn Arthur Lee Mildred Bridges Joliet Lockwood Honore Lee Apostle Supreme Court Lee Wi

Strike on Lackawanna Strands Foremen to Walk Out

Scranton Pa Sept 18 Twelve hundred and fifty foremen and section hands on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad have been ordered by President Lowe of the Maintenance of Way Employes union to strike at once. The strike was authorized by national officers and follows the company’s refusal to arbitrate disputes with the men.

Scranton Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western Railroad Lowe M.tenance of Way Aete

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Ihumad Henry Carter American Press. Association Woodville Donahey Cleveland Plain Dealer Get Teacher North Dakota Bill Miner Strawstack Cammel Hendon McManigal Indianapolis John J. McNamara O. E. McManigal Dakota Town Lead S. D Lumber County Erie, PA Curacuee Chamber of Commerce Dan Wilson H. W. Wiley Bureau of Chemistry Iowa Farmers Wickersham McCabe Dunlap H. H. Rusby West Lackawanna
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