Polish Blood Bathes Looz Riot Toll
In Looz Poland riots leave about one hundred dead and five hundred wounded as unrest erupts across the city. Local authorities struggle to restore order amid widespread chaos and violence.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1905
Page
1
In Looz Poland riots leave about one hundred dead and five hundred wounded as unrest erupts across the city. Local authorities struggle to restore order amid widespread chaos and violence.
June 24 Lodz reports describe halted fighting amid a wider riot. Ten regiments are encamped as Cossacks suffer casualties from a bomb attack. two women are killed by soldiers and hundreds wounded. Rioting followed clashes over funeral rights for Jewish and Christian victims.
High winds fed two blazes on Nigger Hill near the South Park line. A sheriff's posse fought them to near sunset, then the fires restarted this morning and continue to rage. Summit County loses hundreds of acres yearly to fires that could be prevented with prompt attack.
Boulder Qylo June 24 The homes of C A Johnein and Charles Urie near Eighteenth and Spruce streets were robbed yesterday afternoon while families were away. At Johnein’s place $20 in money and $50 worth of jewelry were taken. At Urie’s residence $80 worth of jewelry and silverware were stolen.
Forecast for Wyoming shows fair weather with showers in the southeast Sunday and cooler conditions, warmer in the northwest. Monday expected fair and warmer. Twenty four hour data ends yesterday at 6 p.m. with max 76 and min 48, trace precipitation.
Paris officials downplay danger while press and army clubs discuss possible war. Analysts note France could mobilize reserves quickly if needed, with diplomats saying a new breakdown would still not trigger war, and Germany has not yet answered France’s latest note.
Washington reports Assistant Secretary Loomis will remain abroad for about two months and may not return as assistant secretary. A White House appointment seems likely though the exact role has not been decided.
Washington reports peace talks between Russia and Japan halted due to Count Lamadorf’s illness. Officials say suspension is temporary and no firm armistice is favored by either side. Both nations will determine plenipotentiary representatives but avoid public announcements. A renewed battle could jeopardize the peace negotiations if hostilities resume.
The National League of Women's Organizations resumes its campaign against Senator Reed Smoot of Utah. It distributes thousands of petitions for members of women’s clubs to sign and urge United States Senators to remove Smoot from the Senate. The effort argues Smoot mocks motherhood and challenges morality, framing his continued tenure as an insult to homes and women nationwide.
John W. Hill, ex chief of Philadelphia’s bureau of filtration, was arrested on forgery and falsifying books to defraud the city. After a six hour hearing he was held on $2,000 bail. main witness was S. G. Garrett. Evidence suggested padding of contractor D. McNichol work estimates and a $600 city loss. Mayor Weaver calls a special city council session to address city finances.
New York reports preparations to test a radium clock brought by George Selden of Rochester New York. Made in London, its mechanism runs by radium rays, a nearly inexhaustible power source. The clock is expected to function for years under examination and study.
Ardmore Okla June 24 A special grand jury indicted multiple defendants on four conspiracy charges connected to alleged frauds involving the Chickasaw Nation and related claims against the United States and local banks. Defendants include former Governor D H Johnston and officials linked to the Chickasaw National schools.
The International Textile Workers Congress began in Milan with delegates from many nations. Topics include eight hour workday reductions, an international strike fund, uniform yarn numbering, ending overtime and piece work, and improving statistics, social legislation, and wage rates worldwide.
A meeting in Carson City today arranged for the sale of the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Reportedly pursued by the Southern Pacific, the line extends into Carson Valley, serving the Tonopah and Goldfield region as a major outlet and profitable route.
W Stephen of Columbia Missouri sails to London to address the World Baptist Congress in July. He recently presided over the first joint national meeting of Baptists of the north and south in St. Louis. He speaks for Baptists of North America.
Thomas H. Mastin a pioneer banker and real estate man in Kansas City died at his home after a paralytic stroke. He aged 60. A Civil War veteran he was made a colonel and served briefly under Jefferson Davis before the South leader was defeated.
Six persons were overcome by gas today in a boarding house at South Chicago. All except George Marla and Mark Markaxion will probably recover.
In St Louis on June 24 Governor Folk ordered a raid on the Delmar race track to arrest violators of the antibetting law. Only eight arrests were made by two deputies. Sheriff John Herpel of St Louis County opposed the raid and said troops would not be sent unless he asked for them. He doubted the need for troops and warned they might be shot down if deployed.
In Walton Wyoming aboard house mistress punished a boarder for an alleged assault by giving him twenty lashes with a black snake while five oil drillers watched with rifles. Afterward the man packed his belongings and left for Casper amid the crowd’s reactions.
At the International Sunday School Association convention in Toronto this morning W A Duncan and Dr James A Shepherd spoke on work among negroes and other leaders. Tonight Rev Dr William H Roberts of Philadelphia will address on Individuality in Sunday School Work.
Corne lus E. Daly, Yale varsity rower, was taken out of the boat for cheating in a psychology examination. He was replaced by Ontmayer following a faculty decision announced by graduate coach Julian W. Curtiss.
In St Louis on June 24 Captain Charles Trumbull Boyd of the Eleventh U S Cavalry, recently detailed as a major of the Philippine scouts, married Miss Lotta Klerm, a familiar face in early social circles. The couple plans to sail for the Philippines at the start of next month.
Frank Campbell of Katsan City Kansas was convicted yesterday of accepting a bribe from a contractor who then received a major contract from the board.
Hon. Edwd. F. Stahle returned from the Black Hills having completed his contract to re survey the boundary line between South Dakota and Wyoming.
Philadelphia report describes Benjamin H. Gaskill, a broker who defrauded banks and businessmen of about 1,000,000 in stock certificates. A diary, allegedly given to his brother before death, links his criminal forgeries to drunken transformations, noting sober he was reputable.
A special train bearing Eastern and Southern state delegates to the Womans Suffrage convention in Portland will pass Cheyenne this morning. Susan B Anthony Carrie Chapman Catt and Mrs Anna Shaw are aboard among other national figures. Delegates from Southern states arrived last night to stay for the stopover.
Charles Argesheimer returns from six weeks away spent largely in the Black Hills. He also visited Omaha and Denver to attend the Consiat ory reunion.
Mrs. William J. Bryan and her daughter Miss Bryan arrived in Dover aboard the Vaderland and proceeded to London. They plan to spend time in Baglin, continuing their continental tour.
Western League results include Des Moines 6 over Denver 1 and Omaha 5 over Bt Joseph, Sioux City 6 Colorado Springs 5, Detroit 1 Chicago 2. Washington Philadelphia game postponed by rain. National League scores show New York 2 Boston 1, Pittsburgh 2 Cincinnati 8, Philadelphia 7 Brooklyn 0 in first game and Philadelphia 14 Brooklyn 6 in second.
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