27 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
West Bend Journal
Location
West Bend, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
1
London reports a constitutional revolution asquith leads a real shift of power to the commons with the upper house only able to veto for two years. Peers hope for a conservative reversal, radicals expect no turning back, and the veto bill’s path to passage appears clear.
Postmaster General Hitchcock ordered a fast eastern mail service between Atlantic and Pacific ports and Panama and Colon. The service, to begin in autumn 1934, will operate when the canal opens, using sixteen-knot steamers to provide weekly routes from New York and New Orleans to Colon and from Seattle to San Francisco and Panama.
In January 1908 Albany, the sportsman mood soured when the New York Assembly defeated by 53 to 63 the Gittins bill. The measure would have relieved race track directors of liability for gambling at racetracks carried on without their knowledge, dashing plans to revive horse racing this year.
Near Tamaqua Pennsylvania a berry picking party of five on a spring wagon was hurled from the vehicle on a steep hill one mile north. Two women and a man died at the scene while two women and a horse were badly injured.
In Etampes France Mme Denise Moore becomes the first woman victim of aviation. She had made several ascensions and was poised for a high flight when a gust toppled her biplane at about 150 feet. The craft crashed to the ground and she was crushed beneath it.
Dr. William R. Brooks, director of the Geneva Observatory and Hobart College astronomy professor, announced the discovery of a comet in right ascension 22h13m40s and declination north 20d37m, moving slowly northwest in the Pegasus constellation.
The Peruvian legation was stoned by a mob in Gogota on Wednesday night as tensions rose over an alleged encroachment of Peru on territory claimed by Colombia. The Colombian government promised measures to prevent further rioting.
Northern Pacific train bandits believed at large after Thursday morning heist. Reward increased from 1000 to 2500 dollars for each assailant. Passenger losses estimated between 500 and 1000 dollars.
Sioux City Fray's quotations show top beeves selling at 6.40 and top hogs at 6.25, reflecting a limited local livestock market snapshot. The notice lists prices for cattle and hogs only, with no additional items or context.
A fragment notes a sale of gems and cash in Atchison Kansas. The item mentions $100 in cash and diamonds, with a reference to Cole and While in transit. Details are sparse but indicate a transaction context involving gems and cash.
The Senate narrowly approved a sweeping publicity measure setting spending caps of ten cents per voter, with maximums of $10,000 for Senate candidates and $5,000 for House candidates. The bill requires disclosure of primary expenditures and all campaign pledges, and mandates public release of general election spending starting fifteen days before the vote. Senate debates cited risks of unequal spending across states and potential conflicts with primary election control.
Mrs Margaret Armour widow of Simeon D Armour sues Miss Harriet Byington in circuit court for 142000 alleging peculations while employed as companion and house keeper. Earlier reports claimed 50000 in bonds and securities vanished from her safety deposit box at New England National Bank.
Rain across Michigan lowers drought risk and boosts corn potatoes and beans with an estimated value of 2 000 000 to farmers. J L Snyder president of the Michigan Agricultural College notes favorable outlook for yields. Boston delegates from 15 000 traveling shoe and leather salesmen form the National Shoe Travelers Association.
A nine ship battle fleet from Block Island engages defenders near Newport and Narragansett Bay in a long range clash for control of Long Island Sound. Reports differ on victory with Connecticut crippled and Osterhaus expected to move his flag. A second fleet reportedly maneuvers eastward to aid the assault.
In Dubois Pennsylvania Cas cade Coal and Coke company mine near Sykesville a blast trapped twenty one men a mile and a half from the shaft. Rescuers saw distorted features indicating slow death from suffocation after the explosion. Twenty seven men were at work present in the mine. twenty three died from the blast or afterdamp.
Washington reports the British admiralty plans a world voyage for the new service of Wales beginning likely in autumn. The westward route from Liverpool would visit Atlantic ports with a first stop unclear. Possible use of a Dreadnought or the royal yacht Victoria and Albert is undecided. Rumors say the young prince may tour colonies to gauge future possessions.
Washington will appear on the first six stamps in a new issue to be authorized, with five more featuring Benjamin Franklin. All denominations will be in Arabic numerals and will use distinct colors to avoid clerical confusion.
Robert Inglis, a 40 year sentence convict from Grond Rapids, drowned when he leaped from a car ferry between Mackinac City and St. Ignace while en route to Marquette prison. The killer of his wife was sentenced about six weeks ago.
Typhoon and floods in Luzon cause damage estimated at 1.5 million dollars and isolate tobacco provinces.
Attorney General George W. Wickersham urges creation of a government industrial commission to regulate large corporations and possibly fix commodity prices. He argues current law fails to curb price setting by major producers and calls for federal oversight similar to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The speech laments reliance on supply and demand and suggests such a body could prevent antitrust violations and harmonize business with the law.
President Taft with California lawmakers pressed the electric signal to begin ground breaking for the Panama California Exposition in San Diego California. A White House message reported John Barrett, the president's special representative, was warmly received at outdoor religious services attended by 20 000 persons.
Washington report detailing testimony by President George M. Reynolds of Continental-Commercial Bank of Chicago to the Lorimer committee. Reynolds discusses Hines and Deneen versions of a taft Aldrich led message regarding Lorimer’s election, a suggested use of money, and McCormick’s claim of $128,000 being moved from Washington to Springfield. He denies knowledge of any money used in Lorimer's election.
Washington reports that about 12 000 corporations face penalties for late tax payments or missing reports. Fines range from 1000 to 10000 dollars, but many delinquents seek compromise. Some corporate heads condemn the compromise as graft while thousands of small firms may owe about 25 dollars each.
Bloodhounds and police hunt an unknown man in Chesterfield and Midlothian woods after Mrs. Harry C. Beattie Jr. is shot and killed while riding with her husband. The assailant, confronted by the Beatties, fired a shotgun at close range as the car was halted on the road.
Valparaiso Ind Governor Osborn of Michigan again refuses to honor Governor Marshall s requisition for James Carpenter formerly of Chicago now jailed at Paw Paw awaiting charges of insurance fraud amounting to several hundred dollars. Officials link the action to Osborn s disapproval of Marshall in the MacNamara labor cases citing improperly filed papers.
Washington reports that Mexican liberals threaten American ranchers in Lower California. The United States requests the Mexican government provide adequate protection for those ranchers and their property.
At a New Jersey banquet for six hundred Democrats in Asbury Park Governor Woodrow Wilson predicted a Democratic victory in 1912. He dismissed talk of a third party forming, calling it idle.
Announcement states Audubon National Bank at 1 Broadway and Forty-third street will enter voluntary liquidation due to misappropriation by an officer. National Bank Examiner Hanna oversees the process.
The real property of John D Rockefeller in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County has been appraised at six million dollars. The assessment highlights the substantial valuation of his holdings in northeastern Ohio amid tax considerations.
Iowa State experts urge farmers to plant sorghum now as an emergency forage crop. It tolerates drought, yields 1 1 2 to 2 tons per acre, cures in the field, stores like hay, and supports livestock when hay is scarce. Plant by August 1, use 60-80 pounds seed per acre, plow shallow, drill to 1 to 1 1 2 inches, and harvest before heavy frost.
Lone Tree Iowa will send a team to the state women’s tournament in Des Moines from July 27 to 29. The town council will cover all expenses for the 800 population community’s participation.
A field of oats and three haystacks owned by Fred Firber of Grinnell were destroyed by fire. Officials suspect the blaze started from a passing engine.
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