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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
3
A gang fired more than 100 shots into the sleeping rooms of Levi Good, Penn Gas and Coal superintendent, and John Olsen, a mine foreman, in Claridge near Irwin. Mrs Good and four children sheltered on the floor as troopers rushed to the scene. both houses were wrecked but no one injured.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a conference in Chicago after the summer recess on October 3 to address the general freight rate increase suspended during investigation. It will also hear from railroad employer representatives. Over 500 eastern bankers, including New York bank presidents, stopped in Chicago en route to Los Angeles for the American Bankers Association meeting, traveling in four trains. The round trip spans a month with estimated travel costs around one million dollars.
Charles Carey a plumber at the Krell-French piano factory was badly scalded when he removed a plug from a steam heating pipe. Hot steam and water washed over his head face arms and shoulders. He received medical attention and was sent home in hopeful recovery.
In Rushville Indiana on September 28 Mrs James Black living north of the city woke to find her infant daughter Elizabeth dead beside her. The coroner said death likely resulted from the mother crushing the child during sleep.
A cable despatch reports the Tenyo Maru bound from Hongkong to San Francisco via Yokohama and Honolulu ran ashore thirty miles from Shanghai. Salvage is planned with tugs and lighters at high tide.
In Houston Texas on September 28 in the debris of the Houston Transfer company building a carbide explosion burned and scalded thirty five firemen. Officials believe none were fatally injured and all are recovering.
The Sultan of Sulu was received at the White House by President William Howard Taft, marking a notable diplomatic greeting as part of American relations with Southeast Asia. The meeting underscored ongoing discussions about sovereignty and trade between the United States and the Sulu Archipelago.
President Taft welcomed the Sultan of Sulu in the East Room as part of a state visit. Taft offered a photograph to be added to the sultan’s global collection, with Col. Hugh L. Scott and Capt. Butt present.
Jessie Morrison, imprisoned for twenty five years for the 1900 Eldorado killing of Mrs. Olin Castle, has been paroled by Governor Stubbs. The Topeka report notes the parole follows a gubernatorial decision granting clemency.
National and American League results list recent game outcomes and team standings. Key teams posted wins and losses as players across divisions competed, reflecting shifts in positions and race intensity for the season.
In New York Cincinnati defeated New York after a late rally as Covaleski Clarke and Wilson contributed. Philadelphia edged St. Louis 5 to 4 in a tight game with key hits by Brown Kling Needham and Bresnahan. In Brooklyn Pittsburgh won 4 to 2 behind Steele Gibson and Bell while Chicago beat Boston 3 to 2. Reulbach Kling and Ferguson Rariden Elliott also figured in the day’s action at various venues.
American League results show Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, and St Louis games with final tallies and pitcher lineups. Notable box scores include McHale Kleinow Koestner Land for Cleveland. Johnson Ainsmith White Payne for Chicago. Quinn Vaughn Caldwell Blair Works Mullin Straud Casey Schmidt for Detroit. Atkins Lapp Stephens Nelson for St Louis. Standings list Philadelphia and Washington near midseason with win loss records.
In Poughkeepsie New York on September 28 bankers Edward Atwater president of Farmers and Manufacturers Bank and George Cornwall vice president of Poughkeepsie Savings Bank along with George Key a chauffeur were seriously injured when their taxicab was struck by a Central New England train at a private grade crossing near the city. Atwater suffered a fractured skull a broken left leg and multiple wounds. Cornwall had a crushed right arm and other bruises. Keys chest was crushed and internal injuries were feared. The crossing had just been cut through and not yet accepted as a public street with limited visibility along the embankments. The train at about twenty miles per hour struck the taxi pinning Atwater and Cornwall in wreckage before bystander car occupants freed them. All three men were taken to Vassar Hospital.
Two masked white men halted four U S mail clerks on an outbound Southern Pacific train near New Orleans on Sept 28. As detectives pursue federal officers, reports estimate the stolen registered mail value above 900000. The robbers, one guarding the clerks, seized mail pouches and escaped along the track.
Fair and warmer today and tomorrow with southerly winds across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin. Highs in the 60s to 70s with comfortable early spring conditions. Skies expect sun and light clouds and no significant precipitation.
The Chicago cash grain market lists Wheat prices for No 2 red at 97 and No 3 red at 95 to 97 cents, various spring and winter grades, Corn values around 52 to 53 cents, Oats about 82 to 85 cents, with several white and yellow mixes. Live stock in Chicago shows hog receipts at 18,000 with bids from 7.75 to 9.30, cattle receipts 20,000 with steers from 7.80 to 8.25 and cows 4.30 to 6.75, sheep receipts 45,000 with lambs 6.75 to 7.15. Omaha trade notes steady to easier cattle at 2, 4, and 5 dollars ranges, hogs about 8.00 to 8.90, with bulk sales 8.25 to 8.45.
East Buffalo N Y quotes show sheep receipts at 21 000 head with a steady active market. Lambs bring 6 40 to 6 85 per head, yearlings 4 50 to 5 50, wethers 3 50 to 4 20, ewes 3 00 to 3 76. Cattle receipts two cars slow, hogs 15 cars steady with heavy hogs 9 15 to 9 50, Yorkers 9 60 to 9 70, pigs 9 40. Calves 5 00 to 10 75.
Fire at the Ray livery barn in Anderson, Indiana, gutted the building. Fireman Frank Clem fell from the second floor, suffering two broken ribs and possible internal injuries. Horses were removed. several buggies and carriages burned. Loss estimated at 1500 dollars.
A literary figure notes that many people speak more agreeably than they write. Mr Owmeton agrees, joking that his tailor does that. The exchange highlights differences between spoken charm and written form.
Iowa Gas & Electric Co announces that future service will exclude Sunday operations. The notice states no Sunday electrical provision going forward and urges customers to plan accordingly for weekly outages or alternative arrangements.
One hundred dollar reward offer for an incurable case of catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and Walding Kinnan Marvin endorse the firm. Cure taken internally and said to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free. Price ten cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The skating rink will open for the season this Friday night, inviting skaters to enjoy the first public session as a seasonal restart.
Notice is hereby given that the administrator with will annexed of the estate of Phillip Richardson deceased has been duly authorized to sell the real estate. The land comprises the north thirty acres of the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 31 and the southeast corner in the north sixteen.
W B Ingham as administrator with will annexed of Phillip Richardson estate offers real estate at public outcry on October 6 1910 at 11 a m. The 124 acre farm lies one mile from church store two miles from railroad station and half mile from school with good improvements and orchard. Auctioneer Austin Sutherland.
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