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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1905
Page
7
In Lettsville, April 10, George F. Baer of the Reading company spoke to Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron employees about industry conflicts and costs. He ridiculed critics including the press and walking delegates while outlining pressures from public demand for cheap fuel, high wages for miners, and investor profits.
A speaker argues coal owners must supply coal in fair quantities and prices, rejecting the notion of a public obligation to operate at a loss or under public ownership. He praises private enterprise, warns against economic impracticalities, and calls for harmony among miners while acknowledging the coal investigation found no serious wrongdoing among workers.
A canvass of influential general assembly members indicates the current session will adjourn before May 10 in Springfield. Judge J. reports the lawmakers show waning support and a quick end to proceedings.
In Chicago on April 10 James Tinn a blacksmith killed his wife and tried suicide by shooting his ear His wound is not serious Mrs Tinn was wealthy and refused to work A quarrel preceded the tragedy Benjamin Nolan another blacksmith at 456 Twenty iey street had separated from his wife He urged her to return she refused He shot at her she fled to a room Nolan chased her The revolver fell and George Noelle picked it up Nolan then returned and Noelle shot him three times Nolan likely dies.
New York April report notes ongoing gains in business volume with some slow to improve areas due to unfavourable weather. Buyers in leading cities place spring orders. most fall lines opened show strong reception. Manufacturing and building activity rise as agricultural prospects improve. freight and foreign trade stay heavy at the port. New orders keep coming. tonnage and business value near record highs despite low prices last fall. Commercial failures rise in the U United States while Canada shows fewer failures than prior weeks.
Internal Revenue Commissioner John W. Yakes rules in favor of ready made cocktails. The decision affects Chicago theaters and saloons, allowing bartenders to pre mix drinks for future service without rectifiers licenses. Surplus cocktails may be sold the next morning without violation.
St Louis, April S Cioverner Folk and Excise Commissioner Thomas EK Mulvihill of St Louis reviews state law on Sunday saloon closings and says he will enforce it. He notes the timing of St Louis becoming dry on Sundays is undecided and pledges deliberate preparations to ensure enforcement.
St Paul April 8 Terry McGovern former world featherweight champion now in a theatrical engagement is said to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown from overwork and travel He will follow his physician's advice and take a long rest during his present engagement.
In San Jose on April 8 an 82 year old man believed to be Arthur Tillcock a medical student from San Francisco deliberately laid his head on a northbound train near Sunnyside and died minutes later. A clinic card dated January 1964 found beside his body gave his address as the St Nicholas hotel San Francisco.
In Havre a clash broke out between 700 Bulgarians and 400 Greek emigrants aboard the Olinde Rodrigues. Police intervened as seamen used hoses to quell the riot before the ship departs for New York on April 9.
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