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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
1
Louisiana Governor Blanchard warns Mississippi authorities to keep troops on their side after reports of Mississippi quarantine guards crossing into Louisiana. He orders investigation and asks Governor Vardaman to restrain guards. The piece also cites yellow fever updates from New Orleans, noting rising deaths, new centers, and the ongoing mosquito control drive and quarantine impacts on commerce.
Louisiana parishes may admit travelers with free pratique after five days in Marine Hospital Service camps. New Orleans freight shipments face no restrictions as freight cars are fumigated before leaving the city. Dr. J H White asserts freight cannot carry yellow fever unless an infected mosquito is present. In New York, six Seguranca crew and five El Sud crew members released from quarantine. two Seguranca crew ill with malaria.
An official Japanese report from Sakhain claims the Japanese army defeated Russians south of Rykoff on July 28 and occupied Palero after fierce fighting as Russians retreated. In St Petersburg General Linovitch telegraphed July 25 denying any surround and asserting his army is not in danger with unshaken morale.
In Reval August 2 the strike at the Dvigatel works escalated as workers prayed before marching through the streets. They urged a work cessation and visited other factories. The governor warned that arms would be used against crowds. Minor disorders followed as strikers moved on the prison seeking six arrested workers, but crowds dispersed and troops patrolled the streets.
The Manchuria carrying Secretary Taft and Miss Alice Roosevelt departed Nagasaki at seven last evening following an outdoor fete at Osuwa park hosted by the governor. A large crowd of Japanese and foreigners greeted the visitors and Miss Roosevelt received a large bouquet from the Ladies Patriotic society. Fireworks greeted the party as they passed the Shimonoseki strait after a pleasant voyage through the inland sea.
Cincinnati reports that manager Kelly will not hold the position for another season. He may be offered a team role but a new manager will be put in charge amid cited personal animosities behind poor play. A veteran fielder will also be released as plans unfold.
Delegates gather in Columbus for the Ohio Prohibition state convention with Rev. A S Watkins named temporary chairman. Possible gubernatorial candidates include Weaver, Martin, Haskell, Peak, and McCartney. Debates focus on a single platform versus multiple planks, with emphasis on liquor issues, alcohol laws, county officials, initiative and referendum, home rule, and municipal ownership of utilities. Continuous reports from district meetings provide data on sentiment and organizing efforts.
Preparations loom for the fiftieth anniversary of the St. Marys river canal opening in Sault Ste. Marie Michigan with Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks as chief speaker. Gov Warner of Michigan, Ottawa officials Rudolphe Iemieux and Raoul Danderon join naval parades and a fireworks illumination tonight.
Chicago judge imposes life terms on three young men for murder and four highway robberies from last May. George Plummer, 17, is sent to Joliet penitentiary for life for Michael White’s murder. Thomas Kelly, 20, and Thomas Sherwin, 18, receive life terms at Pontiac penitentiary after a court debate over hanging the boy. Independent note reports locomotive building plans in Bellefontaine and a West Virginia will with a plain burial request.
Findlay Ohio Aug 2 Louis Runkie a well known Hancock County citizen died at his Rawson home at age 73 He was the father of 23 children many of whom reside in Hancock county
New York August 2 Justice Gieglich signed an order allowing executor Gaynor to pay Matilda Zeigler twenty two point five million dollars and five thousand Royal Baking Powder stock shares valued at thirteen hundred thousand. William Zeigler adopted son consented to settlement releasing all dower rights and claims. The will left Mrs Zeigler use of city and country houses and income of sixty nine thousand. remainder to the adopted son. Real estate valued at over four million and personal property around fourteen million in New York with about nine hundred thousand in nearby states.
Alfred Nelson of North Omaha suffers a severe lockjaw attack and is treated in Stora brewery cooling room in Omaha Nebraska. Nurses refused to attend and his father keeps watch in a fur coat. Dr J C Bishop predicts recovery as the boy remains on a cot amid beer casks.
Mrs. Fred Schneider, 15, daughter of N. O. Osborn of Chicago, eloped with the merchant tailor and married in Indiana. Domestic troubles followed. she confronted her husband in the park and threatened to drown herself before walking to the river and leaping in.
Huntington W Va Aug 2 In a quarrel over a girl Harry Bruce 18 killed William Gibson about the game age at Harveystown Both from prominent families the youths had sworn attentions to the same girl Bruce struck Gibson with a stone crushing his skull and killing him almost instantly
Ashtabula Ohio reports July ore receipts 1 004 794 tons surpassing prior records. Through July Ashtabula leads Conneaut by 645 398 tons in shipments. Coal tonnage July totals 309 940 with 22 490 sent to foreign ports.
Falls 175 Feet But Livea reports John W. Johnson, foreman on a wireless telegraph plant project in Springfield Massachusetts, fell 174 feet from a mast during repairs, landing safely in sand and expected to live.
President Jordan and Secretary Cheatham issue a statement to Southern Cotton Association members accusing officials in the agriculture department of diverting attention from the crop report flaws. They demand reform and a department reorganization, with Wilson saying he warned Roosevelt and hopes Jordan presents demands at Oyster Bay.
San Diego August 2 The naval court of inquiry into the Bennington disaster resumes behind closed doors with witnesses admitted and final report expected after Washington transmission. The inquiry may address officer shortages cited by Commander Young who warned the ship had only four duty officers and needed two more seasoned ones. The Bennington remains at anchor while fit men are reassigned to the Chicago and then to other Pacific squadron vessels after return to San Francisco.
Bridgeport Conn Aug 2 Joseph Barrett held for superior court in 500 bond charged with manslaughter for drowning 14 year old Lillian Brabner after allegedly abandoning her in deep water during a Seaside park bathing incident. Richmann Ma Aug 2 Mrs BE A Jeffers dies at Chautauqua N Y gifts total 1040000 to Ohio Wesleyan and Depauw universities from her benevolent work.
A. M. Eaton, born in Ireland 115 years ago, credited as the region's oldest man, died suddenly in Glidden Wisconsin on August 2. The obituary notes his contentment at home, reflecting on Goethe's line about happiness in one's own home.
Chicago reports reveal apparent evidence of organized labor guards mistreating ex officer William Ho Wilder after his disappearance during a strike. Wilder, once an army officer and agent for a parcel express company, was held captive, released half starved, and now shows signs of ongoing physical and mental trauma.
A general strike of railway telegraphers in the Great Northern and Northern Pacific systems was ordered at 11 PM by President Perham of the Order of Railway Telegraphers. By noon, all operators on the two lines faced rockout unless they accepted revised schedules and wage rules. Superintendents tour divisions urging sign or quit, as negotiations broke down.
National and American games results list teams and scores with rain impacts. standings show Boston New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland and others, with Tuesday’s results including Boston St. Louis New York and Chicago all affected by rain.
Official denial of suspected rust damages weakens wheat futures in Chicago today. At the close, wheat for delivery July was down 0.5 to 1.0 cents, while July futures quotes show slight gains for corn and other grains amid unsettled market conditions.
Prices listed for corn, oats, hay, eggs, butter, cheese, cattle, calves, hogs, sheep, and lambs. Notable ranges include corn 6.34 to 6.64 per unit, hay timothy at 13.25 to 13.50, clover 10.75 to 11.25, eggs 1944 20, butter 22 to 23, cattle from 3.25 to 5.50 per hundredweight, calves 5.60 to 7.80, hogs 6.30 to 6.85, sheep 2.16 to 5.50, and lambs 0.7 to 8.7 depending on grade.
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