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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1909

Page

3

Injunction Sought Against Davenport Locomotive Strike

Davenport Locomotive Works sues the International Association of Boiler Makers and unions seeking to restrain strikers from interfering with workers. Judge McPherson sets Friday for pleadings and promises a speedy decision after hearings. Court, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sept. 22.

Council Bluffs McPherson Davenport Locomotive Works Davenport International Association of Boilermakers Plaintin Company N. D. Ely M. V. Gannon Gannon Ely

Cedar Rapids Democratic Board Member Resigns

John T. Hamilton of Cedar Rapids tendered his resignation to Governor Carroll from the state board of control. He has served since the death of L. G. Kinne and cites business reasons for stepping down.

John T. Hamilton Carroll Des Moines Cedar Rapids State Board of Control L. G. Kinne

Renew War on Hebrews Twenty Reported Killed in Russia Rioting

A Kiev dispatch reports anti Jewish rioting in Russia with twenty killed and hundreds injured. The violence follows a trial note in Sapulpa Oklahoma where Tom Tiger, oil land owner, was shot by an Indian man named Skeeter during a dispute. Skeeter escaped.

Russia Lonunon Kiev Sapulpa Okla Tom Tiger Much Oklahoma Oil Land Skeeter

Grain and Provisions Flourish on Chicago Board

Bulls dominate the wheat pit with gains of 3 4 to 3 percent and close near highs. Coarse grains and provisions finish firm with Sept and Dec futures for wheat, corn, oats, pork, lard, ribs and cash prices for No 2 hard wheat No 2 corn and No 2 oats listed.

Chicago Board of Trade Today

Livestock Market Report South Omaha Sept 21

Cattle receipts around 7000 with best steady and other classes lower. Native steers 4.75 to 8.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 5.00, western steers 3.75 to 6.35, bulls 2.75 to 4.75. Hogs receipts 4200, slow to lower. heavies 8.00 to 8.20, mixed 8.10 to 8.15, lights 8.15 to 8.25, pigs 6.75 to 7.75, bulk 8.05 to 8.20. Sheep receipts 23500 steady to 10c lower. yearlings 5.00 to 5.35, wethers 4.40 to 4.80, ewes 3.90 to 4.50, lambs 6.75 to 7.15.

South Omaha

Chicago Market Summary Cattle and Hogs Steady

Chicago market report shows cattle receipts around 12 000 steady to 10c lower with prices for beeves 4.00 to 8.35, cows and heifers 2.10 to 6.00, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 4. 0, westerns 4.90. Hogs receipts about 10 000 steady to shade lower with tops at 8.45 and prices for mixed and butchers 7.00 to 8.40, heavy grades 7.55 to 8.40, light 7.75 to 8.30, bulk 8.00 to 8.30, pigs 7.00 to 8.00. Sheep receipts 2 800 about 4 9 lower with sheep 2.75 to 4.90 and lambs 4.25 to 7.30.

Chicago

Peary Sails Home to Eagle Island Amid Pole Dispute

Commander Peary left Sydney this morning for Eagle Island and will reach home Friday. He declines public honors until the North Pole discovery controversy is settled by scientific authorities. He says he will not accept receptions or ovations until the dispute is resolved.

Sydney Peary Eagle Island North Pole Thomas H. 4Mubbard Merbert L. Bridgman Peary Arette Club

Meet to Boost Good Roads Convention Delegates urged highway aid

Cleveland September 22 delegates at the National Good Roads convention urged state and federal aid for highway improvements. Speakers pressed for a standard road improvement law to be drafted by road building experts and presented to all states as a working basis for good roads legislation.

Cleveland United States

Severe regional storm disrupts vast U S territory

A severe storm rages across Chicago and surrounding area extending from the Atlantic to the Rocky Mountains and from Chicago to New Orleans. Weather officials call it potentially a record breaker for the extent of area affected.

Chicago Atlantic Ocean Rocky Mountains New Orleans

Foote Attacks Federal Corporation Tax Rights

President Allen Ripley Foote of the International Tax Association, at the third annual conference in Louisville on September 22, denounced the federal corporation tax as an intrusion on state taxation. He urged the conference to record opposition to federal taxation over states and opposed an income tax constitutional amendment, proposing a convention of states to address the issue.

Louisville Allen Ripley Foote International Tax Association Foote

His Greatest Happiness

Four year old Lee's elder brother recovers from typhoid fever and is weaned from solid foods. During a dinner with a friend the host asks how to amuse the boy. Lee answers simply, Let me out, revealing a child’s simple wish for freedom.

Lee

Unclear Dialogue About Master of the Hounds

A clipped line from a Boston Transcript script mocks English tradition as a “master of the hounds” claim is contested. The speaker boasts a decade of experience in an Uncle Tom's Cabin production.

England Beau Boston Transcript

Verks Seeks English Guide in Paris Dialogue

In Paris Mrs. Jonah Q. Verks asks for an English speaking guide at the hotel. The Maitre d'Hotel directs her to the first floor dining room as she learns the language barrier and prepares for lunch.

Jonah Q. Verks Paris Maitre d'Lotel Maitre d'Hotel

Mexican Postal Law About Undelivered Mail

The law states the postal service need not deliver mail addressed to a city if the state name does not appear. The rule emphasizes state designation as a condition for delivery eligibility.

Johnson the Man and His Reading Devotion in Minnesota

A portrait of Governor John A. Johnson highlighting his self made rise from poverty in St Peter Minnesota. He grew to master four languages and a leading newspaper man while balancing work at a printer shop and supporting his mother. His handling of the Mesabi strike showed cautious leadership avoiding violence.

John A. Johnson Minnesota Johnson United States Lincoln Sweden St. Peter Minn Johson John Mesabu Range

Houston Woman Says Lydia E Pinkham Cure Restored Health

A Houston Texas woman recounts three years of female troubles and liver issues cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits one bottle then continued use for regained health and urges other women to try it despite skepticism.

Lydia E. Pinkham Houston Texas Lydia KE. Pinkham Bessie L. Hicks Cleveland St Cardui

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