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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
1
Reports say Loomis and the acting secretary of state pressed the president for disclosure but declined to release details. The family council allegedly sought peace before the US ambassador met the Czar yesterday.
Washington reports two negotiations toward peace in the far east have entered a more favorable phase. While not certain, there is greater hope for a successful termination of talks. Ambassador Meyers met with the czar yesterday and the outcome is described as distinctly favorable.
French ambassador Jusserand meets the president in Washington and Loomis hints at a leaked cable on peace talks. Durand and Takahira are to call. Meyers and Reid advised Tsarskoe Selo discussions. Russian papers note a possible peace if Japan’s terms are reasonable, with intensified press tone shift and stock prices reacting to peace talks news.
In Dubuque Indiana on June 8 William McLaughlin a gray haired older man was arrested and charged with a criminal assault on a nine year old girl.
A brief overview outlines war progress after 16 months with looming peace proposals and financial figures cited, including a large financial figure and broad estimates. The text mentions a sum of 1.5 billion dollars and a troop or expenditure context, but details are incomplete.
Paris Illinois June 8 the Edgar county national bank was wrecked by dynamite at 4 am the blast also shattered Bradshaw's jewelry store and Wetzel's shoe store the bank vault was ruined but the safe holding funds remained intact Walter Juntgen the bookkeeper broke an arm claiming a brick flew from the explosion across the square no cash was taken
The Montana Supreme Court denied Heinze's supervisory control plea. If not granted, Judge Borquin in Butte would strike Heinze's answer in a suit seeking $5.5 million and render judgment against him for the full amount, potentially ending his business.
William Gamon 66 a well to do retired farmer living south of Washington Iowa killed himself in a barn on his farm yesterday He left home in the morning with a horse and buggy telling his wife to stay home fearing rain He was found hanged by a rope in the barn Mrs Caldwell of the farm occupied by the couple discovered him It is believed he had planned the act since the day before He had discussed poison with a county physician and died shortly after The deceased is survived by a wife a son and four daughters Funeral services will be Friday at 9 o clock and interment will be at Mt Pleasant
Mayor Weave directs Director Potter to have seven departments review voter lists. Employees must report by Saturday on registered voters from their residences and those actually entitled to vote. Reformers allege police and firemen used homes to colonize voters.
Krech testifies there was no impropriety in the $10,000,000 revolving fund case. He argues the financing was lawful and properly recorded, and he refutes allegations of misused public funds.
New York June committee adjourned without selecting a chairman for Equitable Assurance Co. Paul Morton was mentioned though not consulted. Demands were made for resignations of James W. Alexander and James H. Hyde by Brayton Ives and Joseph T. Low. Senator Chauncey M. Depew blocked a vote, amid reports of a coalition targeting Tarbell.
London June 8 The Associated Press reports Germany has sent an identical note to all Madrid signatory powers proposing an international conference on the Morocco question to address the present diplomatic tension.
Anamosa Iowa June 8 The Jones county census totals 20 341 a decline of over 1 690 from 1909 federal figures About 160 of the loss is due to fewer penitentiary inmates Anamosa reports 2 829 residents up about 300 in five years
A submarine boat disaster near Plymouth results in fourteen fatalities. Rescue and investigation teams are on scene as authorities review the incident and its causes.
Eighteen officers and men aboard the submarine boat A-8 were lost off the breakwaters near Plymouth during a sea practice. Three explosions occurred on board before she foundered, fourteen drowned while four were rescued. The blasts are believed caused by gasoline vapors escaping aboard the vessel.
Jane Miller aged 18 and Emma Miller aged 15 from Olin Arkansas walked to Kansas City after three years of harsh farm labor. The Johnson county girls endured heavy toil on an Arkansas farm before deciding to seek relief and freedom, revealing a tale of childhood hardship linked to rural labor practices.
Grand River rising at Grand Rapids with water stationary upriver. About a hundred concerns closed and six thousand men idle amid limited building damage. Flooding mainly hits Front Street and North Canal Street. other areas remain dry. Freight bridge washouts reported near Barron. Ridgland notes Prairie Farm flour mill washed away. In Norway, King Oscar declines deputation on Storthing address as government reshapes role and Norway relays flag changes.
Chicago June 8. The teamsters strike remains unresolved with both sides firm. President Shea tightens control as the strike benefits reach 22 000 dollars and are expected to sustain the action for two to three weeks. Team Owners' association keeps a neutral stance, preventing a broader spread for now.
James McConnell, 32, from near Flint, rushed the platform after Vice President Fairbanks finished a speech. Detroit detectives tackled him as he reached for a revolver. McConnell was jailed after a crowd shouted for vengeance during the jubilee event and corner stone ceremony.
Oskaloosa Iowa June Edward Atkinson a trainman with Iowa Central was instantly killed last evening after he fell under a switch engine He has relatives at Kelthsburg Illinois
The Anti-Saloon League held a meeting in Algona Iowa and $510 was subscribed to promote temperance in the courts should litigation arise. The funds may also cover speeches or other needs of the cause.
Cedar Falls IA June 8 Ten graduates delivered orations as the twenty ninth graduation exercises of the State Normal closed yesterday. John Riggs superintendent of public instruction spoke for the trustees. President Seerley conferred degrees upon 190 graduates, his nineteenth consecutive year as head of the school.
Louisville reporter notes Pete Browning once a famed baseball player is committed to an insane asylum. He suffered a head injury from a pitched ball during his late career, which is attributed as a cause of his insanity.
London reports James William Lowther was unanimously elected speaker of the House of Commons today succeeding William Court Gully after his resignation. The Conservative deputy speaker and Ways and Means chairman is chosen to lead the chamber.
Union figures W. H. Hunter of Sibley and J. C. Hutchinson of Sioux City join E. Morcombe of Cedar Rapids on the committee on fraternal correspondence. All past grand masters are listed as members of the Masonic jurisprudence panel.
A fire broke out in the timbers of the Denver and Rio Grande tunnel at Ruby, 24 miles west of Grand Junction, tying up traffic between Denver and Salt Lake City. The tunnel runs 580 feet in length.
King Alfonso in British general's uniform and King Edward in field marshal attire attended the review at Aldershot with Queen Alexandra, Prince Connaught, and the princess. Alfonso received enthusiastic greetings from the assembled troops and crowd.
An explosion at the Inverness coal mine in Inverness today left sixteen workers reported injured. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
From Gunshu Pass on June 8 reports to General Linevitch state the Ro jestvensky fleet suffered 9 000 to 10 000 killed or drowned with about 5 000 taken prisoner.
A test train on the Pennsylvania road ran from Chicago to Fort Wayne covering 149 miles in 129 minutes, establishing a pace better than a mile a minute. The June 8 test demonstrated improved speed for long-distance service.
Chicago dispatch notes Iowa will see showers Friday and possibly tonight with warmer conditions in the west and central areas. sunrise at 4 16, sunset at 7 28, moonset at 11 34.
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