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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1905
Page
2
From St. Petersburg comes the news that Gen. Kuropatkin will be replaced by Gen. Linovitch as commander in chief of the Manchurian army. The Pass is now held by Japanese forces after the Russians evacuated and burned railway property. Linovitch has assumed command while Kuropatkin travels to St. Petersburg.
The senate ratified the Nicaraguan extradition treaty and discussed the Russian corporation treaty on the 16th. On the 17th Senator Morgan urged a Dominican affairs investigation, but no action followed. On the 18th the senate adjourned without ratifying the San Domingo treaty, and five nominations remained unconfirmed.
Reports cover a Newark hotel murder, California rain damage to railways, Wisconsin and Delaware legislative moves on penalties and pills, forged passes on the New York Central, a Bank of Petersburg cash theft of 7000 dollars, indictments against Standard Oil by Kentucky authorities, Roosevelt at a St. Patrick dinner, a death linked to the Argentine commission in St. Louis, a Hartford plant sale to Standard Screw, a fatal shooting in New Haven and Vincennes, incorporation filings in Augusta, a West Indies steamer carrying crew from a Bahamas wreck, ex governor Cyrus Luce’s death, a Chicago tailor’s suicide after a failed crime, and a Harvey Avenue saloon holdup with wounded patrons.
Multiple reports detail Chicago street railway control shifting as the Chicago City Railway Co. loses its franchise while other national events unfold. The news notes strikes, storms, crimes, political moves, and industrial disruptions across the United States and overseas.
In Brockton on March 21 the R B Grover Co factory in Campello exploded, igniting a four story shoe plant fire. At least 55 dead and 268 workers safe, with 45 missing, 14 identified. Loss pegged around 250000. Officials report up to 400 workers may have been in the building.
New plan adopted by Equitable Life Assurance Society directors provides for charter amendments to give policyholders a share in governance. Of 52 directors, 28 will be policyholder elected after four years and 24 by stockholders. Each year seven directors to be elected by policyholders and six by stockholders.
The Daily Chronicle cites German embassy authority in London claiming Germany desires close friendship with France. An embassy official said the current moment is opportune for reconciliation, noting the Russo Japanese War has altered the political landscape and opened the path to an understanding with Paris.
Paris reports Gen Belutini acting for President Castro to sign a contract with German and British bondholders. The deal pledges 50 percent of customs receipts from Guanta La Vela Cumana Ciudad Boli Porto Cabello and Carupano to pay 26 million dollars until creditor nations are paid, with 30 percent of La Guaira and Porto Cabello receipts then shared 25 percent to England and Germany.
The court of claims held the United States liable for 1,111,284 dollars plus interest from June 12, 1888, due to an inaction by Congress after Secretary of the Interior transmitted the account. The total reaches about 4.5 million dollars.
Cheboygan Michigan on March 22 reports Mayor Born halted all city street cars as the system moved to a standstill. The aldermen sought reasons why a city order requiring fenders on all cars had not been followed.
In Viborg European Russia on Monday Governor Miasorodoff was seriously wounded by a 15 year old boy named Matti Reinikke who claims to be a revolutionist. The youth gained entry to the governor's office and fired three shots at the official.
Mal Pruett a messenger for Southern Express Co. on train No. 35 was assaulted yesterday in his car near Lookout station by Will Thomas a former messenger. The incident occurred in Chattanooga Tennessee. Authorities report the case as an express car assault with no serious injuries noted.
Pittsburg reports forecast over 30 feet with higher gauges possible as Monongahela swells eight inches per hour. Towns from Allegheny to McKeesport report homes inundated up to second stories and mills forced to close. Ohio River at Parkersburg rising toward 45 feet. Wheeling and Meadville endure widespread flooding and suspensions in transit.
Willemstad March 22 Venezuelan government has received a note from the American minister Mr. Bowen seeking an answer on arbitration of pending questions. If Venezuela refus es the United States will take steps to secure justice. Other suggested arbitration topics include the Critchfield asphalt concession claim the Orinoco Steam Navigation Co. franchise violation and Jarrett the newspaper correspondent damages from expulsion.
A freight train car loaded with dynamite exploded near Kenner twelve miles north of New Orleans. Two men are missing and one dead man was found in an unrecognizable mass. The blast damaged Kenner with wrecked buildings and smashed glass and kitchens, and nearby houses were demolished.
A funeral party traveling on a trolley car on the Lancaster & Southern railway near Martic Forge wrecked against an embankment while descending a steep hill. All 21 aboard sustained injuries.
In St. Petersburg on March 22 Gen Kuropatkin was appointed commander of the First Manchurian army. The Official Messenger gazetted the appointment and reports the retreat as progressing uneventfully with no dispatches of moment received yesterday.
Des Moines dispatch says Rock Island officials believe the Rocky Mountain limited wreck near Homestead Iowa Tuesday may have been an attempted robbery. Six people were injured but none fatally.
Andrew M. Griscom of Philadelphia, who vanished weeks ago and was believed bound for Europe, died by his own hand March 19 after leaping from the steamer Minnetonka off New York on March 22.
In New York on March 22 during rush hour, a West Farms branch subway collision left one car off the track and two cars with smashed windows. Four people were injured.
A severe storm lashed southern Roanoke County on Monday night leaving eight or nine people dead and causing extensive property damage across the region. Local officials are assessing the wreckage and tallying casualties.
A humorous quip about a man who dies after buying two books on living long. The dialogue features Jayleigh planning a business errand and Mrs J urging a straight return home, revealing a light domestic exchange amid the morbid pun.
A dialogue centers on superstition around opals with a character insisting on not passing an opportunity to obtain one. The exchange contrasts belief in luck with practical pursuit of valuable gems.
A humorous exchange features a sly insurance salesman who proposes a scheme to insure a person against persistent insurance men. The other character resists, exposing the joke that the “policy” targets nuisance rather than risk.
In a light exchange a fluffy haired maid mocks the wedding rice toss as idiotic while the rugged old bachelor counters that mush would suit the moment better. The banter highlights lingering traditions and humor in domestic marriage talk.
A playful exchange shows Mrs Wealthywife questioning if Mr Rockefeller is the richest man. He replies he was until she became his, and she accepts a gift of 40 dollars for his latest stock market scheme.
A collection of witticisms about marriage contrasts husbands and wives. It jokes that women keep secrets from husbands, married men are rich when unmarried, and wives sustain the inner man while husbands feed the outer woman.
A wellness note extols a simple diet led by Grape-Nuts, claiming improved strength, weight gain from 108 to 126 pounds, and steadier nerves. The testimonial credits Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and invites readers to seek The Road to Wellville in a package book.
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