24 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
1
In Lodz on June 24 a mass casualty event unfolded as mobs clashed with officers. Rioters built barricades in the Jewish quarter, attacked barracks, and fired on troops while public safety items and vitriol flew through the streets. Martial law was declared with widespread panic and closures across factories, shops, and transit.
Terrible plight of the wounded as medical aid is unobtainable and many die. Dragoons and infantry arrive from Warsaw, deaths rise by 18 this noon. Hospitals full, streets patrolled, riots erupt as shops close and violence spreads in Warsaw and Lodz with hundreds killed or wounded.
Whitelaw Reid with King Edward and cabinet members attended a Pilgrims Society dinner in London. Field Marshal Roberts, Premier Balfour, Campbell-Bannerman, and others spoke praising Roosevelt’s peace efforts as guests cheered the American ambassador and reactions to American policy.
A historical dispatch from Godzyadani reports a Russian reconnaissance against Japanese positions near Cancheze. Japanese fortifications at Tsaopinga with bomb proofs and entanglements held under pressure as the Russian attack paused at night. Oku’s field headquarters cites daily outpost skirmishes. The Bayan armored cruiser floated successfully per Tokyo reports.
Chicago June 24 Victor Roland O'Shea, recently found guilty of murdering his wife, was sentenced to fourteen years in prison.
Chicago June 24 All obstacles to ending the teamsters strike appear removed and a settlement seems near. Employers withdraw their demand to ban the union emblem as unions’ leaders move to a referendum likely to favor peace.
Kansas City June 24 Mrs Aggie Myers found guilty of first degree murder at Liberty Mo was today denied a new trial and sentenced to hang August 11. She was convicted with Frank Hottman who helped kill the woman's husband while she was entangled with him.
Springfield June 24 The supreme court upholds the constitutionality of the 1901 act protecting labels trademarks and trade names. The ruling concerns H Vincendeau of Chicago who was jailed three months for selling goods with counterfeit labels.
Gas escaped from kitchen jets at a South Chicago boarding house run by Mrs. Katherine Marla. Six people were overcome. George Marla and Mark Markazich may be most seriously affected, but recovery is likely for the others.
Five Shenandoah school directors were sentenced to one year in prison after pleading guilty to taking bribes for influence in teacher appointments. The Pottsville report notes the cases stem from bribery involving school staffing decisions.
Berlin officials study the French note on Morocco as they weigh whether Germany and France should reach a separate agreement before the conference. The issue centers on possible pre meeting actions and which points to discuss, with official circles watching keenly yet avoiding alarm. A second, unrelated note says German strides at Indianapolis aim to reclaim honors lost to the Americans at last year’s festival.
New York reports chairman Paul Morton discloses cases from the Equitable society salary list. Dr E W Lambert died after 45 years as medical director with a $25 000 annual salary paid to his widow, Edward Curtis retired after a stroke with $10 000 yearly consulting pay, J B Loring left after 49 years with pension, and George H Squire remains on $1000 monthly under unclear authority after a six month paid leave in 1904.
Indianapolis June 24 A total of 2 500 athletes took part in the exercises of the North American Gymnastic union at the state fair grounds yesterday The program included running jumping turning and dumbbell and wand handling The Turner team representing 800 000 turners of the German empire is out for blood The 11 men on the team are regulars and...
Springfield Ohio June 24 W O Jackson chief inspector of railroads and telegraphs in Ohio returned from Mentor where he investigated the Lake Shore wreck He said that the switch was opened intentionally he cannot tell if it was locked open reports are meager he does not think train speed caused the wreck Fast trains are no more liable to accident than others He notes many trains run as fast between stations as the Twentyeth Century.
Acting under instructions from Assistant Attorney General Kennish, Prosecuting Attorney Johnston of St Louis County and deputy sheriffs served warrants at Delmar racetrack. By race end, bookmaker Max Gumperts and two employees were arrested for violating the anti betting law.
Washington reports from leading corn states show uneven conditions with planting delays due to excess moisture. Despite this, final acreage remains largely intact and prospects are bright for a large harvest if weather stays near average for the rest of the season.
In Petoskey Michigan on June 24 Alma Kurcher Edna Van Ambrey and Glad ys Howe drowned after a boat with two men leaked and sank. The two men aboard were rescued.
Phillipsburg Mont June 24 George Hammond the Bearmouth train robber has been convicted on a second trial. The jury fixed the sentence at one year. Also Kansas City school board member guilty with penalty from one to five years for accepting a bribe from a contractor. Meridian Miss June 24 Pierce Moberly a negro killer lynched near Roberts mill the body found hanging from a tree after stealing a mule and a horse. Boston June 24 Gen Miles denied rumor of marrying Mrs Huidekoper saying he will not marry.
A fatal bubonic plague case occurred yesterday at Laboca in Panama. The report notes the illness was confirmed and local health authorities began tracing potential contacts and monitoring surrounding areas. Authorities urged calm while investigation and sanitary measures proceed.
New York June 24 Guy Vaughn completed a 1000 mile endurance run at Yonkers in a second attempt, shaving 2 hours 16 minutes and 41 seconds off the previous record. He started yesterday and finished today, signaling a new milestone in long-distance automobile competition.
Secretaries investigation uncovers fraud in Chickasaw nation school fund warrants. Eight officials and lawyers including Treasurer Ward Gov Johnson ex Gov Moseley United States Marshal Colbert and bankers and attorneys faced indictment for buying warrants at 40 to 60 percent, reissuing paid warrants, and stealing up to 100000. Hitchcock halted payments and directed prosecution and restitution efforts.
London date June 24 William J Clothier and William A Larned Americans defeat fellow Americans Holcombe Ward and Beals C Wright in the final of the gentlemen s doubles at the London championship securing the title for the United States
In Stockholm on June 24 the riksdag factions press demands for Norway terms while seeking guarantees before dissolving the union. A moderate bloc supports entrusting the king and ministry with negotiation power, avoiding an emergency loan or troop mobilization. In Findlay, Ohio a despondent mother, 35, shot her 12 year old daughter and then killed herself amid illness.
Milwaukee June 24 The Modern Woodmen of America convention concluded with Peoria named next year s Head Camp site by a vote of 239 for Peoria 225 for Buffalo and 7 for Detroit Officials salaries unchanged per capita tax kept at 1 a year and claims discussion prominent An auto flower parade and carnival pageant highlighted the entertainment Readjustment talks urged funds deposited only in federal and state banks clerks and artisans in liquor trade not restricted while stockholders and owners remain subject to limits
Francis B. Loomis assistant secretary of state sailed from New York today on the steamer Philadelphia to investigate U S diplomatic posts in Europe. Commissioned by President Roosevelt to study business methods and report reforms.
Lebanon Ind June 24 Judge Stephen Neal author of the 14th amendment to the United States constitution died yesterday. Surrounded by relatives and intimate friends his death ends a long public career in law and state affairs.
Adjt Gen Scott approves Walter E Hart election to first lieutenant of Company A fifth Infantry to replace Dunavin. In Kiel Germany American yachts excel with four class winners. The Virginia hotel in Chicago sold for 430000 to Mrs Fancy D Galbraith of Erie Pa. Thirty Spaniards drowned near Salvatierra after Corpus Christi celebration capsized a spout in the Minho river.
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