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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1904

Page

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Russ Squadron Is Counted Out

Reported orders declare no further firing required at Port Arthur Squadron. No additional actions expected as forces retreat or stand by.

Russ

Port Arthur naval bombardment and Reinbeck post office robbery

The Japanese naval commander reports four Russian battleships and other ships disabled at Port Arthur as bombardment ends and the town suffers heavy damage. In Iowa a dynamited Reinbeck post office robbed of 825 dollars prompts a citizen posse pursuit and exchanged gunfire.

Impressive Ritual as Pope Canonizes Two Saints in St Peter’s

Rome December 12 Pope Pius X presided at the canonization of Blessed Alessandro Sauli and Blessed Gerardo Maiella in St Peter’s Basilica before a large crowd including several American prelates. The ceremony featured a grand throne, guards, and a devout, Festive mood despite the Pope’s fatigue.

Pope St. Peter's Basilica Rome St. Peters Pius N Alessandro Sauli Gerardo Maiella Amidbrozie Sani Negrotto Pius X United States American College At

Arbitration treaty signed between Great Britain and United States

The arbitration treaty between Great Britain and the United States was signed today in Washington D. C. by representatives of both nations. The pact aims to settle disputes through neutral arbitration and marks a milestone in bilateral relations.

Britain United States

Carnegie Served Subpoena in Chadwick Case

A subpoena requiring Andrew Carnegie to testify in the Chadwick case at Cleveland has been served on Carnegie, reports from New York indicate. The action comes as part of ongoing hearings in the high profile affair.

Chadwick Cleveland

Law change urged to call talesmen from other counties

Rising Sun Indiana reports a proposed legislative measure to allow selecting talesmen from outside Ohio county for the Gillespie murder trial if a jury cannot be formed locally. The first venire of 112 is exhausted and a second of 100 was issued. Only about 200 men remain eligible. Senator Kittinger notes possible constitutional issues and that only three men have stated opinions.

Rising Sun Ind Tal Smen Gillespie Ohio County Kittinger Indiana Jim” Gillespie

Russian Emperor honors Talbot crew with gifts after Chemulpo

London reports the Russian emperor rewards the Talbot wardroom with a silver bowl and ladle for aiding the Russian cruisers Variag and Korietz after the Chemulpo battle, and gives 2500 dollars to the prince of Wales as president of the royal naval fund.

London Talbot Variag Korietz Chemulpo Prince of Wales Sroyal Naval Fund

Tragic shooting near Logansport ends in death

The body of 23 year old John Masee was found under the eighteenth street bridge with a fatal head wound and gunshot injury. Police seek 21 year old Nicholas Bibo who shared a home with Masee. A saloonkeeper reported two unidentified farmers claiming to have witnessed the fatal fight. Also noted: The Independent Pickle Company is incorporated in Missouri with 500000 capital to control the pickle industry.

Logansport Ind John Masee Eighteenth Street Nicholas Bibo Masee Charles Volanzy Missouri

The Latest Picture of King Edward and Queen Alexandra

A photograph shows King Edward at sixty three and Queen Alexandra, three years younger, both looking healthy and youthful. Queen Alexandra was born Princess Alexandra of Denmark and married Prince Albert Edward in Denmark.

King Edward Queen Alexandra Hue Edward Aue Princess Alexandra Denmark Albert Edwuard Dsus

Chadwick Divide Notes and Lake Ouster in Pittsburg Debacle

Cleveland dispatch details Mrs. Chadwick estate debts and estimated 1.5 cents per dollar recovered for creditors. It highlights Sir Reynolds receiving all visible assets, with extensive loans and forged Carnegie securities amounting to over 10 million in bonds and notes. Subpoenas target Andrew Carnegie as bank mismanagement and trustee fees emerge from the Chadwick affair.

Cleveland, O Chadwick Sir Reynolds Mrs. Chadwick Citizens’ National Bank of Oberlin Lorain County Ohio Herbert D. Newton Pittsburg Irf Reynolds Irf Reynolds. the Amount of Money Received By Mrs. Chadwick Ly Tier Tri Reynolds Pri Reynolds Andrew Carnegie United States Steel Corporation Citizens National Bank Obertin Citizens’ National, Oberlin Beckwith

Woman’s Alleged Fortune Held by Andrew Carnegie

The fragment asserts that the entire supposed wealth of a woman rests in assets controlled by Andrew Carnegie. No further details or context are provided in the readable text.

Andrew Carnegie Aec

Robbers Blow Safe In Findlay Post Office Raid

In Findlay north of Shelbyville a safe in the post office was blown open. Robbers took about $100 in cash and roughly $400 in stamps. Local authorities investigate the blast and review security footage.

Shelbyville Dee Findlay Here

Iowa Agricultural Union to Convene at Iowa State College

Ames Iowa Dec 12 The Iowa Agricultural Union will hold its first annual meeting at Iowa State College Jan 12 and 13 with related events including a live stock breeders meeting Jan 10 and a state drainage convention Jan 13 and 14 Rail rates have been arranged on all Iowa railroads Philadelphia Dec 12 The Henry H Sheip Manufacturing Company factory experienced a fire in a drying kiln causing an estimated loss of 150000

Ames Iowa Agricultural Union Towa State College Livestock Breeders Lowa Philadelphia Henry H. Sheip Manufacturing Company

Farmer Wilbur Lawson Dies After Quarrel in Des Moines

Des Moines Indiana December 12 Wilbur Lawson a prosperous farmer committed suicide after a quarrel with his brother by throwing himself in front of a Milwaukee flyer at Doubleday. The tragedy left Lawson ground into pieces and authorities investigated the incident.

Des Moines Wilbur Lawson Milwaukee Flyer Doubleday

Turmoil on the Nevsky Prospect in St Petersburg

An official report describes a large anti government demonstration in St Petersburg on Nevsky Prospect. Police clashed with students and workers, many injured, as crowds resisted mounted officers and sabre charges amid banners and cries of Down with Autocracy.

St. Petersburg Trott Goledebay

Murderer Is to Be Hanged After Guilty Verdict

The jury finds William Myers guilty of murdering Mayor Bennett of Thompson and sentences him to death. Myers shot Mayor Bennett during an attempted arrest and was captured in the county jail. He smiled after the verdict as his lawyers plan a rehearing.

Myers Aarondale N. D

East Liverpool girl acquitted in Howard murder case

Lisbon Ohio December 12 Lottie Skiles of East Liverpool was acquitted by a jury in the murder trial of Charles Howard. The white girl testified that she shot Howard in self defense during a quarrel. Toward a former Cuban Giants ball player, the defendant was involved in a volatile case surrounding a fatal shooting.

Lisbon Lottie Skiles East Liverpool Charles Howard Howard

Bitter Fight Warned for Ignoring King’s New Discovery

Beall of Beall Mississippi reports his wife suffered consumption last fall. After failing with other remedies she used Dr King’s New Discovery, improved at once, and was cured after four bottles. Guaranteed by J I Stewart Drug Rist. Price 1.00. Trial bottles free.

Tr. King T. R. Beall Beall Dr. King J. I. Stewart

Chicago Market Report Dec 12 1904 1906 Hogs Cattle Sheep

Market news shows receipts and prices across hogs cattle and lambs. Includes weekly totals, shipments, and daily highs and lows with varying estimates and future receipts. Strong activity noted in western stockers and lambs amid mixed hog grades and steady to higher cattle indications.

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