29 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Pittston Gazette
Location
Pittston, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1905
Page
1
Portsmouth New Hampshire August 29 envoys report a complete accord with Japan agreeing to waive cash indemnity and proceed to treaty detail. Armistice to be arranged and treaty signed when details are set. Observers note intense optimism despite lingering issues as plenipotentiaries near final peace pact.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for national banks to report their condition at close of business. The notice is dated Friday August 2 and references a reporting deadline later in August.
Comptroller Edward M. Grout, a longtime city figure, had Arthur Brisbane of the New York Journal arrested on criminal libel charges. Brisbane alleged irregularities in city theater purchases at high cost, while Grout boasted he had saved the city money on a set of false teeth, highlighting his public image with a sharp retort.
Des Moines reports Governor Cummins issued a reply denying quoted remarks attributed to Secretary Shaw regarding the French treaty. He asserts the speech at Chicago was informal and impromptu, and he provided his authority for statements while defending accuracy and avoiding misrepresentation. Also notes other items: Fleming held for insanity in New York and a Marion Indiana restaurant venture failing at a Wesleyan conference.
Philadelphia Aug 20 J Byerly and F R St Clair paddling down the Schuylkill in a red canoe were knocked into the water and the craft torn apart when a bull jumped in after them after a long chase at Phenixville New Yorkers Drown Cumberland Md Aug 29 Angus McIntosh and James Griffin foremen in Wabash railway construction from New York state were drowned in the Potomac River near Pawpaw their bodies recovered.
A foreign woman pleaded for the release of her husband John Chelingisty who was jailed after beating his wife to the ground. Officers arrested him after neighbors feared a worse outcome. The injured wife, aided by an interpreter, asked for his release and he was released pending further action.
Andre Prymos a York Avenue resident in North Avoca fell from a second story window yesterday morning. He died later in the day after lying unconscious for about 12 hours. Authorities note a broken neck and suspect an accidental fall. The coroner deemed no inquest needed and the body was to be buried in Old Forge cemetery.
Representatives of the Erie and Hillside mine workers met at A O A W hall to hear General Manager May's reply to grievances presented two weeks earlier. The conference committee report was read after a 2:30 pm start, adjourned around 6 pm, with a second session planned for this afternoon. The talks aimed to reconcile May's answer with the workers demands, though not fully satisfactory.
An old advertisement extols DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as fast relief for inflammation cuts burns and skin ailments and claims it cures piles. It warns against counterfeits sold by J Yates and cites Emma McMurtrie and H A Cohen in unrelated care trouble notes.
President Baer resumes duties at Philadelphia and ending Railway after a two month West tour. He plans to confer with coal road presidents before replying to Mitchell on miners demands for a 10 hour day and union recognition. Roosevelt and Cardinal Hippen reportedly attended discussion, miners signaled readiness for peaceful adjustment before the April 1 contract expiry.
City officials reveal the grand jury will hear the largest presentment load in its history. The list includes two murder cases, concealed weapons offenses, highway robbery, and charges connected with illegal house operations. Aldermen cases and other indictments are expected to be brought before the panel. The report notes Chief Lote tus overseeing preparations for prosecutions.
The American steamship Peconic encountered a gale off Florida and twenty of its twenty two crew were drowned after a massive wave sank the vessel carrying coal from Philadelphia to New Orleans. Two survivors, an Italian and a Spaniard, landed at Amelia beach and recounted the tragedy.
Baron Roman Rosen, associate member of the Russian mission to the peace conference, serves as Russian ambassador to the United States after succeeding Count Cassini. Former Russian minister to Japan, his recent success includes obtaining Sakhalin for Russia amid Japanese actions. He comes from an old Russian family and is well regarded in diplomatic circles.
An upcoming solar eclipse will be visible from 5:30 to 7:30 AM across the eastern United States and Canada if weather permits. The article details the path of totality, timing by city, and viewing safety tips including eye protection and unobstructed horizons.
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