02 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
1
Report of a deputation of thirty four Petersburg workers meeting Emperor Nicholas I at Tsarskoe Selo. The czar spoke in a fatherly tone, urged patience, blamed agitators, and promised measures to improve workers’ conditions and to conduct investigations through legal channels.
After a speech the emperor told the deputation to relay his words in print and then they visited a temple to pray and offer candies. They dined at a building once used by high officials, toasted the emperor, and returned to St Petersburg to report back. The article notes support from workers and manufacturers amid ongoing disputes and reports the retirement of Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky from the interior ministry.
Russian and Japanese forces fought five days amid freezing barren hills and iron defenses. Japanese field hospitals report only forty deaths from diseases among 842 cases since May 6, while artillery and cold erode assault plans.
A veteran from Maysville, New York, died from injuries after he saved a Chesapeake train from a serious wreck by partially derailing a railcar. In Washington, President Samuel W. Smith is reported ill, with family at his side. Reports also note telegraph messages about health updates and political developments in Wisconsin and the Moderate party.
Los Angeles bishop Thoms W. Conaty refutes Senator Bard's charges that the Catholic Church and J. I. Scharf influenced Indian funds decisions. He says the church takes Indians' care without government funds and that Scharf caused earlier trouble with tales of church influence. The denial marks a clear rebuttal to sensational claims presented in Washington.
Federal grand jury again indicts United States Senator John T. Mitchell on bribery charges and Oregon State Senator George C. Crownell on subornation of perjury. Mitchell allegedly took payments totaling 200 from Frederick R. Kribha to influence federal land actions. Crownell is accused of causing witnesses to swear falsely regarding land survey notes in eastern Oregon. Also reports from Montana and Wisconsin on senate discussions, railroad regulation, and a collision in Sioux City leaving four injured amid a cold wave hitting multiple states.
In Trarmmellsville New York a passenger train struck a sleigh carrying Universalist Ladies Aid members from Arkport. Seven died and six were fatally injured later. Names include Mary Giltedte, Mrs Chivtos Thomas, Ruth Patchen, and others. Remaining injuries include Mrs Bond and Mrs Willes Chirk. The group had gathered at a farm near Arkport for a social afternoon.
A series of tariff adjustments from Missouri Pacific to the Interstate Commerce Commission cuts rates from Omaha to New Orleans and other routes, signaling a rail tariff war. Separate items note a stalled injunction bill in Washington and a reform in naval officer personnel requirements, with additional short items on misidentified lab findings and other parliamentary motions.
Across the region temperatures plunge from Montana to Wisconsin as a cold wave grips the west and north. In Iowa near Oskaloosa a brother is found frozen in timber while Stratford, Kansas endures a $40,000 loss from fire destroying fifteen stores. In Philadelphia a drivers union strike seeks higher and uniform wages amid the cold.
In Chicago on February 2 a custody petition persists as Mrs. Chippenetta Morelli fights for her four children who fled their home with Oreste Chinpetto months ago. The family described a loveless marriage, a widow stepmother, and lingering distress as the court weighs guardianship and visitation rights.
Friction at Springfield week causes Chaplain W M Rutledge of the prison to face state pardons board charges over pamphlets attacking parole laws. Officials threaten to remove him. ex Governor Yates reportedly summoned him by telegram for motives explanation. Also noted are Chicago Traction transfer talks and local crime notes including Beall’s jail confinement and Captain Blair’s death.
The News reports plans for a Detroit river tunnel to connect the Michigan Central and other rail systems. Built to allow safe recovery operations and debris clearance, the tunnel will reuse the Michigan Central right of way on both sides. Full track doubling and a block system are planned from Detroit to Chicago within the year.
An American agronomy meeting at the Agricultural College funding of the University of Tinos gathers sulvicultural scientists and breeders to discuss legume crop breeding for alfalfa clover and cowpeas. A House Republican caucus is called for tomorrow at 8 PM to discuss a railroad rate bill. Richard Croker returns to New York for his son Franks funeral after a fatal Florida automobile crash.
The forecast predicts cold conditions across Lower Michigan with possible snow in the west, and colder southeast areas. Wisconsin and Iowa show increasing northwest winds, and general brisk to fresh winds are noted across the Midwest with cooler extremes in the east.
Chicago grain futures show varied quotes with May and Sept contracts and mixed futures data. Livestock prices at Chicago markets reflect steady cattle and hog values with demand for best western cattle and thinned lambs while veal and yearling prices hold.
In a World’s Work excerpt, Micodore Nev in examines how invention and business clashes with social routines. Whist example shows Westinghouse’s card play and a joke about home magazines guiding servants. Indian nations like the Choctaws use campaign literature in English and Choctaw to sway voters.
In a testimonial style ad, A W Ghales Nerve Pills are promoted as curing nervous dyspepsia by restoring stomach nerve function. James H Titus of Warren Pa. testifies the pills ended years of slow digestion and nervous spells and recommends them strongly. Sold 60 cents a box by A W Cline Medicine Co with a dealer listing in Ruffiane and Stevenson.
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