20 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
1
The Jayrinese are pictured as picturesque and plucky in well to do gardens where mothers and children receive fresh air and exercise. Among poorer Japanese families, children ride on their mothers backs as they move about, carrying burdens with playful effort.
In Charleston on January 20 a Powellton and Pocahontas railway wreck killed two men, engineer James Keesey and fireman Harry Jones, and fatally injured a boy. The light locomotive ran away on a steep grade, brakes failed, and at a sharp curve the engine derailed into a 20 foot embankment.
Louisville January 20. Walher Thomas Riley head of the Catholic diocese at Alton Illinois is reported dying at St Josephs Infirmary from injuries after a fall. Skull fractured and left arm and leg broken.
Washington January 2 Secretary has secured assurances from the powers that there will be no attempt to seize Chinese territory. A circular note was dispatched asking that they disavow any such intention and responses have been received. The Russian ambassador relayed that Russia does not oppose the existing boundaries and supports the readjustment concerns with no new claims.
Russian reports say a saluting gun fired shrapnel during the Neva blessing ceremony nearly hit Emperor Nicholas II and his family. A police officer was killed and three marines wounded as bullets struck a nearby chapel. investigators seek to determine if a plot or accidental discharge caused the tragedy.
Tee Smout opposed by powerful interests as he proclaims only one wife. Senate elections committee hears testimony showing prominent Mormons pursuing plural marriages amid ongoing pressure and debate.
A volley struck the rooms of the St Petersburg winter palace during a public ceremony attended by Emperor Nicholas and the Oumanoff family. Bullets shattered glass in salon windows as high dignitaries including Empress family diplomats and the ambassador Mr Cormick witnessed the gunfire. Police recovered shells and the emperor continued the event with guards around the palace.
Philadelphia January 20 Amid tensions between the Pennsylvania Railroad company and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen both sides hold firm. Aimed at avoiding a strike, Vice Grand Master Lee and associates seek Grand Master Morrissey’s guidance after a conference with General Manager Atterbury. All 85 unions east of Pittsburgh and Airie face possible suspension of work if a vote endorses stoppage.
A violent dispute near Tavien Ni shire ends in multiple deaths when men duel after insults. The Abshires and Tuadd allegedly reload and shoot Pradd, while Hedley is jailed. In Philadelphia, Joseph Blatzech dies instantly at Pennsylvania Salt Works when molten copper spills from a crane bucket.
At the national convention of the United Mine Workers delegates clashed over the Colorado strike. President Mitchell defended his policy and admitted urging settlement after more than $600,000 spent without success. Randall accused Mitchell of selling out the miners and blockading funds for the strike. Roosevelt receives a ceremonial war bonnet and coat from an Indian school official in Washington. A postmaster in Wilson Kansas was shot and killed by the city marshal after prior altercations between the men.
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