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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1905
Page
2
This condensed weekly news section covers international diplomacy in the Far East with brief items on the progress of potential peace talks between Russia and Japan along with foreign and domestic notes of interest.
Russia’s chief plenipotentiary M Sergius Witte arrives in New York and praises the American people but shows little optimism about talks with Japanese envoys. His party favors securing Japan’s terms first, then possible further parley. Czar’s pledge against a shameful peace is cited as a firm stance amid reports of Sakhalin and indemnity tensions.
Yellow fever spreads in New Orleans with 54 cases and rising deaths. Federal action looms as Louisiana Mississippi fight over control and a revenue cutter aids patrol boats in Louisiana waters. Panic grips small southern towns forcing freight refusals and paralyzing regional trade.
The extraordinary session of the Swedish rikedag has closed. Creditors of Mrs Chadwick will receive seven mills on the dollar.
A broad mix of disruption and tragedy spans coverage from Great Northern and Northern Pacific strikes to fatal accidents. Reports note broken ranks among telegraphers, a subway suicide by Robert W. Criswell, a Soo canal celebration with Vice President Fairbanks, and a series of local disasters and crimes across Missouri, Kentucky, Arkans as, and Wisconsin. The items include train wrecks, robberies, fires, stabbings, and political notes, reflecting a turbulent national scene.
Milwaukee financier Charles F Pfister, described as a leading local figure, is indicted for larceny of 14000 from the Wisconsin Rendering Company. Indictments also name John F Dittmar and George I Reichert for bribery, Barney A Eaton for bribery, and Frank F Schultz for perjury. Pfister denies the charges as false.
Tokio reports the bulk of the Sakhalin garrison surrendered July 31 after a July 28 to July 30 pursuit by Russian cavalry. Gen Liapnoff cited lack of bandages and medicines, then sent a flag of truce. Liapnoff surrendered with 70 officers and 3,200 men.
The U S government takes control of the yellow fever response in New Orleans after Governor Blanchard asks President Roosevelt for federal aid. Surgeon General Wyman is instructed to act and report back on needed actions. Separately naval vessels Grace and Tipsey are seized in Lake Borgne canal and crews held for grand jury review in St Bernard parish and New Orleans.
David Reed 55 of Hamlet Ind shot his wife on Friday then walked about four miles to Kankakee Kentucky and shot himself. No motive was known though his wife had asked to return to Michigan.
Counsel for George H. Wriday announced that Hollosen’s $3,000,000 damage suit against Edward Holsen was settled and made public in Providence.
Mr. M. C. Moss of Gainesville Texas reports thirty years of ulcers ended in six months using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. He says relief came with the first use and urges others to try the cure. Also praises Piso's Cure for coughs from J. W. O'Brien Minneapolis Minn. and notes about love and luck.
Miss Odette Tyler, famed American actress, writes a grateful note praising the Foster Milburn Co remedy Dean's Kidney Pills. She thanks the tonic for past benefits and recommends it to friends. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, sells at 50 cents per box.
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