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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1910

Page

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Democratic primaries set for September 20 in upstate counties

New York Democrats announce state convention in Rochester on September 29 with primaries Sept 20 in upstate counties. Ulster contest pits Parker loyalists against Betts faction over delegates. Gaynor popularity cited and Havens urged as governor candidate by Monroe Democrats. Independence League 예정 to nominate full state ticket. Hearst signals opposition to Gaynor. Balloons from Indianapolis Speedway trip noted.

New York Rochester Upstate Oneida County Ulster County Friends of Alton BR Judge Parker Parker Democratic Party Gaynor James S. Havens George W. Aldridge Congress Monroe Mr. Havens Edward M. Sheppard Brooklyn Supreme Court Gerard Alton B. Parker D. Cady Herrick William Sulzer Thomas M. Osborne Charles Frank Brown Sulzer Osborne Fishkill Maurice Minton League William R. Hearst Independence League Hearst Albany Court of Appeals Justice Gerard Mr. Heart Europe Col Roosevelt

Traction Cars Collide Near West Union Killing Two

The Union Traction cars collided near West Union Indiana on Saturday night. Two people were killed outright and thirteen injured many critically. The eastbound car failed to take the siding and struck the westbound car fifty yards from the switch. Both trains were at high speed and telescoped, trapping passengers in wreckage.

West Union Ind Here Union Traction

Balloons Sighted in Pittsburg Aerial Championship

Three balloons started in the contest for the aerial championship in Pittsburg. Sightings were reported as the race began on September 19 with several entrants noted and spectators gathering to watch the balloons take to the sky.

Pittsburg

Ranchman Fends Off Three Bears Near Basin Wyoming

Jesse Slaughter, a young ranchman in Basin Wyoming, was attacked by three bears while cooking supper at a mountain cattle camp. He stunned one with a rock, drove a knife into its heart, then fought off the second with a slashed paw and escaped the pursuing bears.

Queen Alexandra Hints at Her Own National Anthem

London reports Queen Alexandra may push for a secondary national anthem titled God Save Queen Alexandra. The rumor stuns court circles as King Edward's widow is described as determined to have her own song.

London Alexandra Edward God Save Queen Alexandra

Fire Ravages Two Buildings in Tonia Michigan

Fire destroyed the old Pere Marquette freight house and the J. F. Shaffer poultry building adjoining, burning to the ground. Six nearby residences were set ablaze but saved by strenuous effort, with many cars scorched. Loss estimated at 8000 to 12000 dollars.

Tonia, Mich Pere Marquette J. F. Shaffer Jonia Grand Trunk

Baseball Results From National and American Leagues

National and American League standings show latest results with team scores. Updated game outcomes highlight leading clubs and positional shifts amid the season.

Baseball Standings Snapshot From The National League

National League current standings show Chi cago at .689 with 89 wins and 41 losses while Cin Cincinnati stands at .697 with 68 wins and 54 losses. New York is .715 with 78 wins and 55 losses. St. Louis at .531 with 53 wins and 87 losses. Pittsburgh .788 with 57 wins and 78 losses. Brooklyn .533 with 53 wins and 81 losses. Philadelphia .667 with 67 wins and 50? losses. Boston .467 with 88 losses and 34?. No games scheduled.

National League W. L. Pet W. L. Pet. Chi Cin N.Y St. L Pitts Brook Phil Bos

Baseball standings and doubleheader results across the league

American League keeps pace with standings while recaps from St Louis Detroit and Chicago show scores. Fisher Vaughn Warhop Crigers Nelson Killifer batsmen for New York St Louis. Mullin Schmidt Dygert Livingstone for Philadelphia. Smith Carrigan Walsh Sullivan police.

American League W. L. Pet Phil St. Louis Fisher Vaughn Warhop Crigers Nelson Killifer Detroit R. H. EB Sterrent Philadelphia Mullin Schmidt Dygert Livingstone Chicago R. H.E Boston Smith Carrigan Walsh and Sullivan

Fugitive Escapes Officer in Wabash

Raymond Murray, who arrived in Wabash this spring, has decamped after passing several worthless checks including a $30 draft at Winona Grocery.

Wabash Ind Raymond Murray Winona Grocery Company

Detroit Tunnel Opens Freight Service Linking Detroit and Windsor

The Michigan Central tunnel under the Detroit River begins regular through freight runs drawn by electric locomotives. Heavily loaded trains test the tunnel in preparation for a new schedule. Passenger service and terminal electrification follow as crews adapt to tunnel grades and electric operation.

Detroit Mich Michigan Central Railroad Detroit River Windsor Ont

Gentry Pioneer of Bloomington Dies at 85

Richard M. H. Gentry aged 85, pioneer Bloomington resident and father of the Gentry Brothers famed in dog and pony fame, died at his home after a long life of farming. A Civil War veteran, he came to Monroe County at age nine and is survived by children Wallace, Henry B, Frank, Will Gentry, and daughters Mrs. T. J. Penrod, Mrs. Emma Evans, and Mrs. Charles Gent.

Bloomington Ind Richard MH. Gentry Dioneer Gentry Bros North Carolina Monroe County Wallace Henry B Frank Will Gentry T. J. Penrod Emma Evans Charles Gent Greenfield

Dies After Month's Sleep in Le Claire

Davenport Iowa reports Mrs Albert Rathman of Le Claire died after a month of comatose sleep that baffled state physicians. Her death closes a case noted for its prolonged dreamlike state and medical uncertainty.

Davenport Alvert Rathman le Claire

Weather Fox recast prompts regional forecast

The forecast covers Hainois Indiana and Wisconsin with today and tomorrow outlooks. Fortheaserly winds are noted along with temperature trends and precipitation chances.

Weather Fox Hainois Indiana Wisconsin Pardy Elondy

Taft Pushes Panama Canal Fortification Plan

President Taft plans to ask Congress for at least 2.0 million to begin fortifying the Panama canal. He supports fortification under treaty rights and favors expanding naval capacity, including a Guantanamo naval base. Talks also hint at a Newfoundland reciprocity treaty as Taft travels to New Haven and Cincinnati amid cabinet sessions.

Beverly Taft Congress Panama Canal United States Guantanamo Island Cuba Meyer Guanatanamo Navy Newfoundland Charles Pepper Boston New Haven Mr. Taft Yale Corporation Cincinnati Springfield Albany Buffalo Washington Ballinger Congressional Committee

Duke weds a Michigan girl in Detroit church ceremony

Miss Julia Da Charme daughter of Mrs Alfred J Du Charme of Grosse Pointe Detroit married Duke Angello Marigniano Del Monte of Naples at St Pauls church Grosse Pointe. One duke and duchess will reside on the Del Monte estates near Naples.

Detroit Julia da Charme Alfred J. du Charme Grosse Pointe Angello Marigniano del Monte Naples St. Paul's Church del Monte

British Diplomat Ambassador Bryce Hails Panama Canal

Ambassador Bryce, a British diplomat, expresses enthusiasm for the Panama Canal project and its significance for global trade and navigation. He notes strategic importance and international interest from several nations.

Cambrian miners reject strike ballot amid tensions

In a divisible dispute, Cambrian field workers urged a strike notice discussion but leaders urged caution. Delegates agreed to a full ballot of men before any action. The miners declined to vote, raising fears of a general lockout by owners. Also features a nautical anecdote about a Parsee aboard a liner to England.

Cambrian Field Cambrian East Africa Ethel Younghusband England

English Miners Set to Strike Across Wales and England

About 12 000 English miners will quit work today and up to 290 000 Welsh miners may be locked out. The Cambria colliery men voted for strike at a mass meeting in London. The action defies legal notice and a Cardiff conference decision backing general stoppage.

London Cambria Welch Coal Mine Owners’ Association Welch Cardiff Wales

Markets HOGS Chicago 1910 Prices and receipts summary

HOGS receipts estimated 20000 with market mixed 8 55 to 9 70, light 9 35 to 9 80, heavy 8 35 to 9 55, rough 8 35 to 8 60. CATTLE and SHEEP show large weekly totals and daily ranges, with closing market weak and mostly lower. Estimated tomorrow receipts 12000 hogs and 28000 cattle and sheep combined in mixed packages.

Chicago Texas

Market Price List From Washington City Market

Prevailing prices shown for feed and food staples include oats at 32 to 33 cents per unit, hay by load at 12 dollars per load, straw around 4.50 per unit, flour per sack about 1.60 to 1.70, bran and shorts per hundred at 1.35 and 1.50, corn meal 10 percent around 0.25, and butter listed at 19 cents per unit.

Washington City Visssmieess

Democratic feud erupts over Shively Kern Senate bid

Indianapolis Sept 19 Friends of Johan W Kern Democratic nominee for United States senator accuse St Joseph county delegates of manipulating the caucus to oppose Kern and back Shively The row follows the caucus nomination two years ago which Kern supporters say was bought by eight pledged voters The dispute returns as Kern and Shively refuse to speak to each other and the party feels the shock of the rift.

Indianapolis Johan W. Kern St. Joseph County Leitor Shively Indorse Kern Candi Shively Tice Kern Kern Hhar Kern

Fragmentary note on physiognomy origins and historians

The text discusses physiognomy as a science, mentioning Pythagoras and Hippocrates in antiquity. It hints at early origins and debates whether the art began in ancient times. The fragment references a history of the subject without clear conclusions.

Pytagoras BR. Dot Hipp B.C

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