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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1906
Page
1
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on April 27 miners announce a Scranton convention to respond to operators’ replies to wage proposals. President Baer and associates face two main demands: a 5 to 15 percent wage increase and a 10 cent per ton production add on.
The communication argues against a 1.20 per ton rise in domestic coal costs while proposing wage-based adjustments. It claims a return to work on a basis that would lift labor costs by up to 10 cents per ton, with prepared-size coal accounting for 60 to 70 percent of production and a total cost rise not exceeding 16 cents per ton.
Petition drive in Chicago backs State Supreme Justice Benjamin D. Magruder for re election with a 62 lawyer campaign committee. He plans to appear before the Republican convention and could run as an independent if defeated by Judge Orrin N. Carter.
In Muskegon Michigan on April 27 warrants were issued for Fred and Steven Robinson for violating fish laws. Warden Gillett surprised the pair as they hauled a mile of nets and 1,500 pounds of fish. They fled by boat but the warden burned all nets and confiscated fish.
Indianapolis reports the seventeen year locust is due this year. The 1906 brood is described as aristocratic, tracing its ancestry to 1638. It will infest a small area, mainly in the southwestern counties of Clay Crawford Daviess Gibson Greene Knox Lawrence Pike Posey Sullivan Vanderburgh Vigo and Warrick.
The Cleveland News reports potential congressional investigation into the soft coal miners strike and leaders President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and President Robbins of the Pittsburg Coal Company. Ohio and other states may supply lawmakers to form a House committee.
In Washington on April 27 Spooner spoke three hours on railroad rate issues and signaled continuation today. He attacked Bailey’s amendment removing jurisdiction to block interstate commission orders, warning it could weaken judicial power. The $200,000 Navy yard labor bill for Mare Island passed. executive session held. The agricultural appropriation bill dominated House debate while other topics were sidelined. The day centered on manufacturing campaign ammunition.
The Indiana Supreme Court upholds the anti cigarette law as valid but limits its reach to selling or storing cigarettes within the state. It reverses Jono M. Lewis of Anderson for smoking a cigarette and upholds the trial court’s denial to convict W. W. Lowry of Indianapolis for obtaining cigarettes from Louisville.
Springfield reports Mrs. Hans Weber and Catherine Weber widow of John R. Weber founder of the Illinois State Register have died at her Pawnee home aged 90.
The article profiles Alexei Maximovitch Pieshkof known as Maxim Gorky. It notes his pen name means the bitter one, his early life as a pig feeder and tramp, and that his novels deeply moved the people and are widely translated. It also mentions a New York incident with a companion not his wife.
San Francisco officials report quake shocks were mild and not threatening. Army takes control of relief stations with Red Cross input to prevent waste and hoarding. Governor Pardee and Mayor Schmitz discuss a special legislative session and electric streetcar issues as San Francisco shelters fill.
The mayor appointed a committee to investigate and report on the fire danger from this source, after concluding the hazard may have passed.
Oakland reports a fire devastation spanning about 10 000 acres of San Francisco with 100 banks and 250 000 residents at risk while 150 000 homes remain undamaged. The Illinois Congress of Mothers meets in Springfield May 22 23 with about 200 delegates invited by Mrs Charles S Deneen.
Washington April 26 The house committee on judicary approves a favorable report on a bill to relieve Michigan from paying the general government 50000 dollars claimed as interest on a 58000 dollar fund withheld by the state when the United States took over a state canal.
Japanese express deep grief and solidarity for San Francisco sufferers. A subscription was opened but funds may be limited due to domestic famine relief needs. Wealthy supporters and Premier Hatsura attended a meeting to plan relief, and Red Cross officials decided to deploy a hospital ship with nurses to San Francisco.
Voronezh dispatch reports peasants raided a grain store and were repulsed by troops. Nineteen peasants were killed during the clash as authorities move to restore order after the April 26 incident. The report notes unrest spreading across the region and ongoing military involvement.
Report from Diewitza states Cossacks killed nineteen and wounded fifty during peasant disorder suppression. Guards fired on peasants after grain theft attempts, eleven peasants were killed, and Cossacks later reinforced guards driving off the crowd.
Meager advices report Bellevue, a 1300 resident town in Texas, totally destroyed by a tornado. Reports say 12 to 15 killed, many injured or missing, and fires burning the ruins as a special train carries aid from Bowie, 125 miles away.
Chicago April 27 standings show league games with New York 4 over Philadelphia 3 in New York, Boston 3 over Brooklyn 1, Chicago 4 over Cincinnati 2, and Washington 5 over New York in the American section. Other results include St Louis 3 over Chicago 1, Philadelphia 12 over Boston 0, Detroit 3 over Cleveland 2, and Toledo 4 over Minneapolis 0. Louisville 13 over Kansas City 8, Columbus 6 over St Paul 5, and Milwaukee 5 over Indianapolis 3.
In Escanaba Michigan on April 27 Carl Kokus aged 27 was crushed by a heavy timber while working on the new St Paul dock. The force of the impact hurled him eighty feet into the water where he died instantly.
Chicago April 27 market notes show strong to higher prices across cattle hogs and sheep. Receipts: cattle 1500 sheep 5000. pigs and hogs quoted 6 25 to 6 60 with mixed packers and light hogs leading gains. Trading includes heavy shipping grades and natives as well as western lambs and yearlings.
A London dispatch quotes M. Mijateviteh defending Queen Draga against scandal linked to King Alexander’s murder. He lauds Queen Natalie’s protection of Draga and asserts Draga’s early life and character were misrepresented. He cautions against attributing regicide blame to her.
The battleship Texas reached Boston after a dangerous voyage from Charleston where a prior bow hole from hitting a derelict had been temporarily repaired. A gale worsened the patch and floodwater entered the berth deck, but pumps kept the ship afloat until dry dock work began.
Newark April 27 Vice Chancellor Pitney opened the session by noting an attempt to influence the court in favor of the defendant in the Jas B. Duke divorce suit. He said a letter from a Reading Pennsylvania womanappeared designed to sway his ruling.
W J White a former peddler turned chewing gum magnate faces a divorce suit filed by his wife in Cleveland Ohio. The case notes White as the benefactor nicknamed angel to Anne Held in her theatrical ventures.
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