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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
5
Reports from St Petersburg claim the war faction backs continuing hostilities despite two armies converging. Front correspondents relay optimistic dispatches while voices warn against humiliating terms and a possible armistice.
Washington reports indicate no major changes in Russo Japanese peace negotiations. President Roosevelt discusses the Washington conference with both Japanese and Russian envoys, with Japanese plenipotentiaries expected in early August. The two nations await word on dates and nomination of plenipotentiaries for the peace talks.
London June 20 report from the Daily Telegraph Tokyo correspondent describes a Cossack assault on a Japanese held field hospital during a Yaipoushin convoy attack on May 20. Red Cross badges ignored as volleys and sword charges killed and injured noncombatants. bayonets used. medicines and medical gear burned.
John F. Wallace, chief engineer of the canal zone, sailed to the United States on June 16 and is said to be consulting with Secretary Taft on resignation. Rumors persist that he will not return to the Isthmus after discussions and after his annual report is completed.
Secretary Hay arrived in Washington from New York at 6 30 p m and was greeted by the President at the White House. He will spend a few days in the city and the summer at his home on Lake Winnipesaukee.
National League results include Chicago 2 over Philadelphia and Cincinnati 17 over New York 7 against Pittsburgh and Brooklyn 2. St Louis 10 over Boston 6. American League scores show New York 6 over Chicago 9 and Washington 3 over Cleveland 12. Other games include Philadelphia 5 over St Louis 4. American Association reports Toledo 8 over Milwaukee 12. Indianapolis 7 over Minneapolis 12. Columbus 7 over St Paul 4. Louisville 1 over Kansas City 2.
Market quotations show Wheat futures in Minneapolis at 1.0834 for July and 87 and on track prices for No 1 hard at 1.12 No 1 Northern 1.1056 No 2 Northern 1.07 percent Flax to arrive and on track 1.48 July 1.45 Sept 1.93. St Paul cattle steers 5.50 6.00 cows and heifers 3.75 4.74 yearlings 2.0 4.50. Hogs 5.05 5.3. Sheep yearlings 4.50 5.50 native lambs 5.00 7.85. Chicago bids: cattle 4.00 6.25 stockers 5.3 cows 5.00 calves 2.00 6.50. Hogs 5.25 5.50, sheep 4.50 5.00, lambs 4.50 7.00. Chicago Wheat July 77 Se Sept 88 3. Sept 3 0 Oats May 4 8 Sept 3 9. Pork July 12.05 Oct. 12.05. Flax 1.43 Northwest Southwest butter 16 eggs 12 14. Turkey springs listed.
Notice is given of the annual stockholders meeting of the Palo Alto County bank in Emmetsburg Iowa. The meeting will be held in the bank’s Emmetsburg room on Thursday January 14 1905 at two o clock p m WJ Brown cashier announces the event. Emmetsburg ball team was defeated Sunday by Ale gona 7 to 2 and yesterday by Dickens 4 to 3. Not all Emmetsburg players participated. Mr Hubert Scallon of Ackley and Miss Mamie Joyce of Fort Dodge were wedded at the latter location. The bride is daughter of Mrs Matt Joyce formerly of this city. She will be remembered by many citizens.
D. Bickford trades Minnesota land for J. S. Martin's Ayrshire stock. closing out the stock with Val Wagner aiding. Ions Catholic Total Abstinence convention at Cedar Falls drew a large, enthusiastic crowd. several attendees listed. Rev. S. R. Beatty traveled to Algona Monday. For sale: northwest quarter of Tf. Daftys residence block, price via Mart Steil Wagoner or contact M. Steil Emmetsburg. Also for sale: spot residence property via T. L. Crose Emmetsburg. Lost in Emmetsburg June 17 a ladies belt with silver buckle. finder please notify.
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