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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1905
Page
1
In Portsmouth on Aug 23 a cable reports American Ambassador Meyer met the emperor in St Petersburg. Roosevelt sent a long message to Meyer urging direct appeal to the czar to end belligerent hostilities. Meyer later met Peterhof officials in hopes of a peace breakthrough.
Reports from Portsmouth show a heated debate over text edits as Russia and Japan diverge on protocol points. A suggested Roosevelt compromise would let Russia avoid ceding territory while reimbursing wartime costs.
Report notes widespread distress in smaller towns near New Orleans as communities struggle with insufficient doctors and medical staff, threatening access to care for residents. Officials warn conditions could worsen without recruitment and funding efforts.
Results from the middle west tennis championship in Omaha show Mat tison and Sanderson advancing in the morning rounds with several Omaha players remaining strong. New Orleans reports yellow fever spread easing locally but expanding in nearby towns with Leeville lacking medical care and freight movement hurting food supply.
The text notes a potential exchange where Japan would cede Sakhalin and Russia would surrender indemnity in a compromise urged by the President. It cites arbitration as a fallback and mentions a Japanese statement tying concessions to Russia. Portsmouth reports the peace envoys reconvened at 2 and adjourned at 3 30.
A severe storm toppled the Fairfield Chautauqua big tent as Adrian M. Newens spoke. Most attendees had left. two injured including Gavin Spence with leg and body injuries and J A Huglin with a back wrench while aiding audience members.
Dubuque city attorney issued an opinion stating Mayor Berg violated city charter and state law by being interested in Palmer Berg Printing contracts with the city. The finding makes him liable for removal from office. Rumor says Berg may resign to avoid impeachment. four aldermen may also face ouster.
Preliminary to the American Bar association annual meet opening tomorrow a conference of the section of legal education was held led by Dean Nathan Abbott of Stanford. James P. Hall of Chicago law school read a paper as the Association of American Law Schools discussed establishing a law school with action deferred. Sessions run from tomorrow afternoon through Friday.
Dr William Rininger of Marion Sims Medical College was killed in a home laboratory blast at 1100 Madison Street St Louis while cleaning a microscope lens with benzine The fumes ignited by a gas jet the incident stems from his work on tuberculosis symptoms and treatment The explosion occurred in the afternoon drawing his wife to the lab
Twenty persons were injured in a Brooklyn rapid transit crash at a Coney Island terminal. A train entering the terminal struck a crowded train preparing to depart for the city. Falling wires sparked chaos and trampling as passengers panicked.
Five hundred delegates from cities and towns across the country gather in Toledo for the ninth annual League of American Municipalities session. Mayor Finch of Toledo offers the welcome. Joliet mayor Crolius, league president, speaks on achievements and future value. Secretary McVicar reports all expenses paid with a treasury balance.
Zelda E. Stewart a concert singer and John Chartres were found after 41 hours adrift 40 miles off Evanston. They rented a flat bottom boat at Montrose Ave and drifted on Lake Michigan before being picked up by the motor boat Erin and brought to the Chicago power boat club house. Evanston life saving and Chicago motor boats searched hours as worried parents awaited, fearing a drowning.
Pearl Bernard and Aza Nichols, both 16 and residents of St. Louis, rode a box car for a week to “see the country.” Bernard returned from Leavenworth, Kansas, after being found by police. her companion remains missing.
Ottumwa Iowa August 23 Mrs Mary Harris accused of killing her husband James M Harris of Kirkville was ordered released by Justice Kirk after arguments on a motion to dismiss due to insufficient evidence. The ruling was greeted with applause and supporters crowded nearby to celebrate.
A large lumber raft named the Lizzie Gardner, with Warnetta as its securing boat, passed through the Keokuk canal Sunday after seven lockings. The raft contained over 2,000,000 feet of lumber bound for Canton, Quincy, and Hannibal dealers, marking the season’s first canal passage.
News from Maysville Kentucky reports a tow boat collision with the Gates shanty boat between Maysville and Dover. The entire Gates family including a man named Gates, his wife and five children are believed drowned.
Washington dispatch says Assistant Secretary of State Loomis resumes his duties today as acting secretary marking a return to leadership after a period away from the post. He steps into the role in the current administrative arrangement.
Aug. 23 Bushnell Illinois reports a pivotal congressional convention with focus on potential Sherman senate bid against Cullom and Yates. Key county delegates from Hancock Warren McDonough and Mercer align with Chandler Rankin and McKinney as jockeying continues. Allen travels the district while State figures converge in Chicago for impact on the contest.
The Logan transporting the Taft party arrived in Cebu August 23 amidst large crowds. Miss Roosevelt drew much attention from locals during the parade and landing. Secretary Taft toured Magellan's monument and other sites before a banquet and ball that evening. Logan scheduled to depart at daybreak tomorrow.
Caracas reports William A. Russell presented his credentials as new American minister to President Fidel Castro yesterday. The two exchanged cordial remarks and welcoming gestures during the ceremony in Caracas.
Newport August 23 Ward and Wright champions defeated challengers Alexander and Hackett to win the United States tennis doubles title in a key championship match.
Secretary Wilson heads a broad internal probe across the department asking bureau chiefs to verify employees have no outside pay. The move comes with a threat of dismissal for noncompliance and aims to reinstate Dr. George T. Moore after the Justice Department found no wrongdoing.
Mediterranean moths have closed two Minneapolis flour mills and threaten more closures as pests invade the sifting silk cloths. The moths form 1 to 4 inch webs and eat the cloth, halting flour production across facilities in the city.
Reports of supreme officers were read at today s session of the ninth biennial convention of the American Order of Foresters in Buffalo New York Supreme Chief Ranger Kelly noted gains in grand and state courts and urged a higher per capita tax reduced representatives and four year convention terms
Secretary Wilson and Assistant Secretary Hays testified before a grand jury on the leakage of the Agriculture Department's cotton crop reports. They described the Hyde-Holmer regime under which the reports were prepared and how leaks could occur.
Portsmouth N H Aug 23 Unless M de Witte changes plans he will visit Chicago and has discussed the idea with Baron Schlippenbach the Russian counsel general in Chicago who will arrange the reception for the chief Russian envoy.
A massive California fire in Oroville destroyed an entire block and endangered the city. Several firemen were badly injured, three fatally, with numerous residents reported missing and losses estimated at 150000 dollars.
The schooner Elmina II of the New York Yacht Club won the 257 mile ocean yacht race from Marblehead to Halifax. The event concluded in Halifax on August 23 with Elmina II securing victory over rivals in the period event.
Oyster Bay August 23 The trials of the submarine torpedo boat Plunger will occur Friday or Saturday with President Roosevelt present. He is keenly interested in the boat’s performance but will not be aboard during the tests or aboard when she dives.
Oyster Bay Aug 23 1905 Edwin H Conger ambassador to Mexico resigns his post for private business reasons effective Oct 18 1905 Roosevelt accepts the resignation and praises his service. Possible successors include David E Thompson and Francis Loomis with Loomis likely to retire from the State Department.
Albany Aug 23 The Lock Haven Cat Club formed to find homes for vagrant cats and promote cat fancier interests. The organization lists Rochester as headquarters with directors including women from Chicago and other cities.
John Peter son, son of Clinton mayor James Peterson, died from internal injuries after a fall during a footrace at a picnic in Clinton Iowa on August 23.
Chicago dispatch notes showers and thunderstorms in Iowa tonight with cooler air in the west. More showers and cooler conditions expected Thursday. Sun rises at 5 06 sets at 6 41 moon rises at 11 22.
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