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Newspaper
Nutley Sun
Location
Nutley, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1905
Page
3
Dispatches from Warsaw report escalating violence with barricades in the capital and widespread looting. Rebels wreck telephone exchanges, set streets ablaze with petroleum, and clash with Cossacks leaving casualties amid a ruling crisis.
Grand Duke Vladimir, commander of the imperial guard, told a correspondent that the riot and killings in St. Petersburg and Warsaw resulted from mob action and revolutionary plots. He argued reform must come through autocracy and warned against a constitution, saying peasants lack government knowledge. He said troops remained loyal and would defend the emperor, and noted possible zemstvo style reforms.
A burglar, sought for a west side holdup, was cornered in a third story room at Brigadier General Anson G. McCook's residence at 33 West Twenty-fourth Street New York. He leaped from a rear window to the ground and fled after two shots were fired by Anson G. McCook Jr.
Colorado Springs police confirm a body found on Cutler Mountain is Bessie Bouton of Syracuse New York. Milton Franklin Andrews of Hartford Connecticut is believed to be the murderer, hiding in New York under aliases George Bouton and George Barnett.
A special city election in Gloversville New York approved a $100 000 high school building fund with 1006 yes votes out of 1866 total while a prior $150 000 proposal was defeated. Women voted in large numbers.
Mrs. William J. Blickensderfer of Stamford Connecticut arrived in Montpelier to meet Governor Bell and press for a reprieve for Mrs. Mary M. Rogers. She circulates a petition and expresses confidence the governor will grant a reprieve.
William YH. Greeley was arrested on a warrant charging bribery in connection with Taunton Massachusetts municipal elections. He allegedly offered money to councilmen to vote for a candidate for treasurer.
Chicago reports Chief of Police believes Hoch, alias John Joseph Adolph Hoch, murdered at least twelve wives after marrying many women across the country. Minneapolis hints Hoch tried to murder Mabel Leicisman Hart in 1903. coroner finds poison traces in Marie Walcker Hoeh. Hoch detained in New York awaiting Chicago trial.
Washington wakes to a clash between the president and Congress as he prepares to press the fight over ratification and legislation. His Union League Philadelphia speech is seen as a national call for support and a first public move against cashway corporations.
Raleigh dispatch reports Champ A. Andrews of New York, attorney for Brodie L. Duke, stating Duke believed his wife’s career not known at marriage. He alleges she influenced him and supplied him with drink, and that he has now broken away and will file for divorce.
In Albany Feb decision of the Court of Appeals Burks as plaintiff a Rochester man sued Besso a bootblack for refusing to shine his shoes alleging violation of the public accommodation law The court ruled the bootblack stand is not a place of public accommodation and Burks cannot recover the $500 damages
New York on February 1 reports that James Hagon Tryde, a member of the young wealthy New York society, hosted an event billed as an eighteenth century fete at Sherry’s. The fete was followed by a French play with Mme. Rejane in the title role, and the entertainment reportedly cost $35,000.
President Roosevelt has made a substantial contribution to the Hanna Memorial Chair association formed to establish a chair at Western Reserve University in Cleveland.
Albany hearing reveals Senator Woley says Mayor McClellan pushed for a legislative probe into New York City lighting issues. The exchange occurred during the joint committees session in Albany on February 1.
Washington February 1 The house debated General Nelson A Miles treatment of Jefferson Davis while prisoner at Fortress Monroe Virginia Williams Miss minority leader argued against retroactive effect for retired officers serving with state militia The motion to adopt the senate amendment failed 171 to 10 The measure then went to conference Ballot irregularities noted in Adams Peabody gubernatorial race in Colorado Handwriting experts found 270 Democratic and 23 Republican ballots written in fourteen hands including several Adams ballots in a precinct far from Denver
Albany Feb 1 The canal board consolidates the Black River canal into a single section under one head. Superintendent Franchot says he will announce awards for two or three barge canal contracts this week.
Irregular spring market reports list prices for wheat oats butter cheese eggs live poultry and processed meats across states and regions. Entries include January shipments middlings butter and cheese quotations state dairy eggs and pork and beef values for native and country dressed sides veals and hogs with varied per pound and per dozen figures.
Cattle supply night and hog receipts described with market activity, prices listed for grade choices and primes. Calves and sheep notes appear with scattered figures and brands, indicating fluctuating demand and varied values across categories.
A blaze at the Vicest Talking Machine plant in Camden, Newfoundland and Labrador caused significant damage and disrupted production, with authorities reporting an estimated loss around 500. Local fire crews battled the flames and secured the site as investigators began examining the cause.
Late dispatch from Mukden reports the Japanese right flank driving the Russian cavalry screen and bombarding hills while both sides shell lines. Russian losses rise to about 10 000 in recent days with 36 000 to 42 600 Russian casualties and 7 000 Japanese losses estimated. generals Mischishenko Kondratovitc wounded and staff officer Andries severely hurt.
Recent statistics show the world merchant fleet at 33 643 000 tons with 24 853 vessels including 12 671 steamships averaging 1 540 tons and 12 182 sailing ships averaging 533 tons. England leads with 16 006 774 tons, the United States 3 671 956 tons, and Japan 658 845 tons among others.
The comptroller of the currency warns that a circular letter under the name Manufacturers and Merchants National Bank of Bridgeport Connecticut is being widely circulated. It requests rediscount notes to establish active correspondents nationwide, is deceptive, and no such bank is authorized in Bridgeport.
Washington reports that the government will sue individual members of the beef trust if the corporations fail to heed the Supreme Court injunction. The president and cabinet are united, determined that the trust must obey the law immediately.
Miss Agnes Long of FP Berry & Co. was knocked down and robbed of 4000 dollars on the way to the bank. Arthur Johnson and Solomon Katzenstein pursued the thief and caught him as he discarded part of the money, holding him until police. The suspect identified himself as Joseph Sulli RR.
Washington February 1. Postmaster General Wynne weighed charges that several Toledo Ohio post office carriers sold mining stocks along their routes during work hours. Four offenders likely to be dismissed and eighteen to be suspended for short terms.
William H. Case, a civil war veteran, died in Maysville Kentucky from injuries after he pulled a hand car from in front of an oncoming Chesapeake and Ohio train to prevent a wreck. He was struck by the locomotive and fatally hurt while saving others.
Hartford February 1 a house bill proposes whipping posts in each county jail and permits whipping of men convicted of wife beating in the state the measure reflects harsh punishment trends of the era and aims to deter domestic violence through corporal punishment
Richard Croker to arrive in New York this afternoon aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse if weather and delays permit. He travels for the funeral of his son Frank Croker who was killed in Florida earlier this week.
NEW YORK Feb. 1 There will be a meeting of the committee of nine to investigate and modernize the New York Police Department.
A young man in a new dress suit rides to a ball with a girl named Mary. Nervous, he hopes for a flawless evening but notices Mary growing quiet and asks why she is silent. She hints something wrong with his feet as they ride in a carriage.
A testimonial from H B Franklin Allegheny Pa reports skin sores and severe itching lasting fifteen years cleared in one week after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The ad claims one cake of soap and one box of ointment cured the condition. A separate note says four carpenters in Prussia were jailed nine months for a religion related offense following a funeral reading a colored cord.
Advert asks readers to send for circulars about Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming deafness from catarrh can be cured and offers one hundred dollars for a cured case. Also touts Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes unexplored land areas outside polar regions, with a brief historical claim about shrinking unknown areas over fifteen years.
A Paterson New Jersey woman describes nine years of kidney trouble and relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She notes backache, headaches, dizziness, and nosebleeds, with full recovery after a box reduced symptoms. Ads reference Milburn Co. and a Cardiff arrests rise.
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