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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
8
Reports from St Petersburg describe a city seized by a revolutionary uprising. Strikes, barricades, and street fighting spread across Nevsky Prospekt as troops and guards clash with workers and civilians. Casualties are uncertain. officials vow a firm response while rumors of wider unrest spread.
Paris reports close European chancelleries monitor United States and Venezuela tensions advised from Caracas. Powers fear renewed disruption of trade and possible shift of port control to Americans, with implications for European commercial access and the balance of influence in Venezuela.
Madison Wis Jan 21 Republican caucus callers pledges from Lafollette supporters in the assembly to back a nominee for United States Senate to succeed Quarles and to prevent adjournment without a nomination. Governor Lafollette’s action is said to assure his election. May Pump Out Harbor discussed as possible plan to salvage Russian warships with a proposed dam and pumping at Port Arthur harbor viewed as potentially economical given shallow harbor and number of ships.
In Pueblo on January 19 Mrs Shaw testifies in district court that Chief of Detectives MH Wilson directed numerous fraudulent registration sheets and paid her to participate. She has been in custody since the grand jury began investigating election frauds. deposition taken to secure her freedom.
Reports from St Petersburg describe a grape shot fired from a guard artillery battery during the Epiphany blessing of the waters. The missile narrowly missed Emperor Nicholas II and the imperial family, causing confusion and speculation on whether the event was accident or design. Ambassador McCormick and other dignitaries witnessed the scene.
United States refuses Castro proposal as Washington notes possible compulsory action. Castro’s plan for permanent arbitration and U S intervention in asphalt claims faces rejection. relations strained as negotiations halt and Castro departs Caracas for an indefinite period.
Official statement from St Petersburg police describes bullets from Baurss battery striking the palace chapel while the emperor stood nearby. Two entered. both fell to the floor. Police contusions minor, Romanoff wounded. Grand Duke Sergius orders inquiry to determine accident or premeditation. Also notes political resignation demand in Kansas and a Japanese torpedo destroyer capturing a Dutch steamer bound to Vladivostok.
London reports quote editorials predicting a new chapter in Russia and in Europe as autocracy may be doomed. Workers' protests spread from Kolpino to Moscow arch with thousands killed or wounded, while Sviatopolk-Mirsky agrees to meet a workers deputation. Casualty figures vary widely.
A twenty seven member joint committee of the Colorado legislature began the inquiry into the Adams Peabody gubernatorial contest. The panel includes 9 Democrats and 18 Republicans with William H. Granth of Cripple Creek as chairman. The panel will decide by March 1 if the matter goes to a committee rather than a joint session. Adams' lead attorney is Republican Sims T.B. Blansett while Peabody’s lawyer John M. Waldron has ties to the Democrats.
Sioux City reports a proposed merger uniting twenty six state national and private banks with headquarters in Sioux City under A T Bennett who heads the deal and also owns City National Bank and banks at Mankato and Briesen. He bought 100000 in Farmers Loan and Trust stock in a rapid sequence of purchases.
In St Petersburg on January 23 Father Gopon led a procession of eight thousand workers at the Narva gate. Troops ordered the marchers to stop. after blank rounds and volleys a bayonet charge followed, leaving about 109 dead or wounded. Clergy and workers fled, one priest wounded but hidden, while others were protected by the crowd. The scene at the Rollo works resembled a slum battle with workers shielding each other as troops fired.
A patient from Allegheny Pa reports relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment for intense itching and body sores lasting fifteen years. The ad-style note claims a week to clear skin, citing H B Franklin as signer.
Estherville Iowa special reports George J Barber a long time kidney patient says Dodd's Kidney Pills cured his Bright's Disease after fifteen years of illness. He claims two boxes ended his suffering and endorses the remedy as best in the world.
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