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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
1
Reported arrangement lists Linewitch and President Obama meeting in Manchuria to sign an armistice. Other participants have not yet been chosen.
Washington reports that Russia and Japan plan a short armistice to pave the way for a Washington conference. Plenipotentiaries may number three each with Nelidoff for Russia and Ito for Japan. Language favored is French or English, with both used in proceedings.
St. Petersburg reports move toward opening of talks between Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries while delays and terms from Japan loom. Witte refuses plenipotentiary role citing race prejudice and lack of consultation. Trepoff and Kleigels enter rumor mill as possible reforms shape Moscow.
Witnesses claim rival firms sparked the Montgomery Ward & Co strike as witnesses testify before a grand jury in Chicago. Officials say the session will continue two weeks with a possible special jury, while deliveries resume and tension remains high.
London reports that peace talks cannot start for a month, signaling another land battle in the interval. The Daily Telegraph cites a Japanese forward move despite the rainy season and notes the main Russian depot at Gunshu Pass with railways building northward to aid retreat.
Chicago moves to host Japan Russia peace talks if Washington fails. John M Glenn of the Illinois Manufacturers Association invites Governor and Mayor to extend invitation, highlighting the association's $100,000,000 invested capital and 500,000 workers.
Samuel Greason, colored, was acquitted of the murder of John Edwards and Mrs Kate Edwards in Reading. Edwards was killed nearly four years ago, Greason’s death warrant had been issued ten times, and Mrs Edwards faces execution for a separate charge.
Special Dispatch reports Glasgow murderer George Pierce, long sought for the killing of Glasgow jailer George Faul and a jail escape, may have been identified in Harrisonville Missouri as D D McKillup. Officers describe a 24 year old man, six feet tall, 170 pounds, with a Great Falls connection and a missing mother. The suspect is held pending final identity confirmation.
Oklahoma City reports a fire at Hitchcock cement works causing an 8500 dollar loss. The incident occurred in Hitchcock and officials documented the total damage and implications for local industry.
Peoria Ill June 16 Otis Botts 21 was executed in the county jail for the January murder of his wife. He spent the night laughing and telling lewd stories inviting attendance at his funeral. His bravado faded as he faced the crowd and he wept saying he was sorry for sins against God and asked mercy.
Red Lodge reports Thomas Four Sha died after a rock fall while shoveling with R E Kennith on the fourth east entry. Coroner's jury cleared the company of blame, citing death from not paying attention to danger. He leaves a son and daughter. wife is deceased.
Secretary of State John Hay left a New York hotel for his daughter’s home in Mineola to rest. He said he would stay with Mr and Mrs Whitney for a time, may visit Washington briefly, and that his physician has ordered a rest cure before resuming state department duties.
Stockton reports Chester Maker the grandson of Mrs George Williams was found dead half a mile up a hill near her Sandha Plan residence. The head was crushed and investigators believe he was murdered likely by the same killer who ended Mrs Williams life last Sunday night. No clew to the assassins.
A note indicates the report has not yet been submitted and officials expect a statement on timing. Cites that CLINES will address when a completion date is set.
New York officials report ongoing actions at the Equitable Society with the policy holders committee backing the voting trust as a path to honest administration. Chairman Morton surveys routine executive committee work while Hendricks delays report to Governor Higgins.
Boise dispatch reports Ray Sanborn was shot and killed in Hailey Idaho at George Hailey's saloon after a quarrel over a dice game. Roy Cooper, bartender, says Sanborn reached over the bar to assault him and he fired in self defense. Cooper is jailed on a murder charge.
Havana reports General Maximo Gomez critically ill as gangrene from a May hand abscess worsens his condition. Doctors fear the heart and organs may fail, with death expected at any time.
Governor Magoon reports three new yellow fever cases and one death on the Isthmus. The patients listed are Matias Matamora, 24, laborer in Panama. Michael Brocnan, 33, American, timekeeper. B. F. Yallaby, 24, American, rodman. L. Eisenring, previously ill, died June 15.
The will of Elbridge L. Keith, banker, filed in Chicago, disposes of an estate valued at $980,000 all in personal property. Fourty thousand is bequeathed to charitable and educational institutions and the remainder goes to the widow Harriett Keith, with the exception of $200,000 to Allan Keith, a nephew.
Police in Philadelphia anticipate additional arrests following the latest round of detentions. Officials did not provide names or a timeline, but investigative teams continue gathering evidence and pursuing leads related to the case.
Mayor Weaver meets with legal advisers and Root and MacVeagh after disclosures at the Frank H. Caven hearing. Oscar Noll resigns as assistant highways chief. suspensions and retirements ripple through city politics amid anticipated arrests of several prominent men.
Chicago dispatch says Charles H. Thaw of New York gave Francis Rush, ex chorus girl, a $75,000 check as part of a divorce granted on statutory grounds. Thaw made no defense. alimony was not stated in the decree. The couple wed four years ago and this divorce may end ongoing alimony disputes.
Washington June 16 The president has approved the findings in the two trials of Capt. George W. Kirkman of the twenty fifth infantry He is sentenced to dismissal from the army and confinement in the penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth Kan for three years Kirkman was connected with the sensational case that led to the death by own action of the wife of another army officer at Omaha Nebraska.
Fort Monroe Virginia was subjected to a nighttime bombardment by Admiral Dickins and his squadron. The attack began at 10 30 p m with monitors following torpedo boat destroyers as black painted steam launches fired from close in shore. Crowds watched from the sea wall as joint army navy exercises near completion.
A cloudburst in Ssathmar's eastern district destroyed homes and crops. Reports indicate fatalities and missing persons as rail lines were damaged and communications disrupted. Local authorities assess the scale of the disaster and begin relief efforts.
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