Rear Admiral Davis Delayed. Arrival Not Yet In Paris
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1904
Page
1
Falling Wall Collapse Kills Nine in Minneapolis
A wall collapse in Minneapolis traps and kills nine people and injures others as debris crashes into an adjoining building. Rescue teams search the area while investigators examine the scene for causes and safety violations. Local authorities urged residents to avoid the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Eminent Catholic Is Dead
Paris reports the International Commission to probe the North Sea incident will delay its formal opening awaiting Rear Admiral Charles J. Davis arrival in Paris. President Loubet hosted the commission at Elysee Palace, as members assembled for the inquiry.
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Charles J. Davis
United States of
Interstate Commerce Commission Pushes for Power to Set Rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports to Congress urging authority to fix reasonable rates. It advocates joint through-rate authority and opposition to private cars. A Supreme Court ruling requires automatic couplers on all cars including locomotives and dining cars when in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Congress
Ossaly
Nine Die in Fire After Peck Building Wall Collapse
Nine persons killed when the east wall of the Peck building, destroyed by a Tuesday night fire, collapsed onto the Crocker hotel on Fifth street in Minneapolis.
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Crocker Hotel
Fifth Street
Peck
Eminent Catholic Dies in Pittsburg
The Right Rev Richard Phelan bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Pittsburg died at noon. Born Ballyraggatt Ireland January 1 1828 he came to the United States in 1850 and was ordained May 4 1854. He became bishop after Bishop Tuigg’s death December 7 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Phelan
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Phelan
Cape Cod Telegraph and Rail Service Hit by Sunday Storm
Boston reports on December 20 say Cape Cod communications by telephone and telegraph remain cut off after Sunday’s storm. Trains from Cape points are delayed as snow reaches two to four feet with drifts blocking highways and streetcar lines, confirming earlier damage estimates.
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Boston
Cape Cod
Cape Points
Finnish Decree Makes Finnish Official Language
In Bjorneborg Finland a decree declares Finnish the official language in customs postal and other services beginning January 1. The action formalizes language use across government functions and public services in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bjorneborg
Finland
Indiana man shoots wife then dies in Kokomo
George Kelly shot his wife and himself in Kokomo last Tuesday. He died from his self-inflicted wounds while Mrs. Kelly is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
George Kelly
Apostle John Henry Smith testifies in Smoot investigation
Washington recalls Apostle John Henry Smith of the Mormon church who is cross-examined by A F Worthington. Smith says he knew McDonald who died this year and that President Snow asked him to address McDonald. He states no recent plural marriages were authorized since the manifesto and that the church did not take part in Idaho elections. He explains his opposition to the Idaho test oath and describes potential consequences for an apostle involved in a plural marriage. He reveals a prior inquiry about Joseph Smiths marriages and says he would testify to any plural marriage before a grand jury. The witness notes the suspension of polygamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Henry Smith
Mormon Church
Smoot
A. F. Worthington
Smith
A. F. McDonald
Mexico
Snow
McDonald
Charles H. Jackson
Idaho
Dubois
Joseph Smith
Abram Cannon
Lillian Hamlin
Apostle Smith
Isaac Birdsall
Senator Smoot
Worthington
Thirteen-Year-Old Aid in Mormon Affairs and Notable Trials
The report recalls a thirteen year old aiding his widowed mother while selling Peipers rinoerrands and working in a tobacco factory before becoming a lawyer. It notes church revelations and polygamy debates, excommunication claims by Isaac Birdsall, and mentions Senator Smoot during an investigation. A fire incident left Jesse Kiger and a coworker rescued from a burning hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Iemen
Senate
Pairbanks
Nce Nwy
Senate Adopts Red Cross Bill Amid Quiet Session
Washington's senate met for three minutes and adjourned with no business. The house rejected holding the inaugural ball in the Capitol and left the venue undecided. A naval academy hazing cadet bill was defeated as a special order. The Red Cross incorporation bill passed and the Philippine government bill was referred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Capitol
Naval Academy
Red Cross Society
Hayti Demands Expulsion of Exiled Revolu tionists
Hayti accuses Santo Domingo of sheltering Haytian revolutionists at Monte Cristi and demands their expulsion. President Morales orders action, Monte Cristi authorities allegedly refuse, frontier with Santo Domingo closes, and reports claim daily contraband munitions enter. An offensive uprising against Morales is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
San Domingo
Morsles
Mob Loots Burning Selma Hotel Fire
In Selma six miles east of Muncie Indiana a fire at the De Long hotel burned for hours and a mob of men and women looted tearing out goods. Losses reach about 40000 with minimal insurance. Ten arrests are reported and more are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Selma
Here
de Long
Topeka Ruling Limits Police Search Powers
In Topeka Kansas Judge Hazen rules police court cannot issue search warrants and police acting on such warrants cannot seize liquors. A drug store raid led to a plevin suit by the proprietor seeking return of the liquor stock, the decision being based on this suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
Hazen Haa
Russian proclamation singles out officers for troop excesses
Kiev reports a proclamation by the governor announcing that Emperor Nicholas has concurred on the lines of military districts where martial law is not declared. Officers in charge of troops may be tried by military courts for excesses, punishable by penal servitude under military codes.
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Kiev
Russia
Nicholas
Secretary Shaw Narrowly Escapes Street Collision
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw had a narrow escape when car No. 25 of the Capitol Traction company struck him as he crossed in front of the department. The fender swung out and picked him up, carrying him about twenty five to thirty feet before he escaped uninjured.
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Washington
Dee
Indiana University Astronomers Plan Spain Eclipse Expedition
Indianapolis December 20 An expedition under John A Miller professor of mechanics and astronomy and W A Cogs hall assistant professor of astronomy at Indiana University will go to Spain to observe the total solar eclipse on August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana University
Spain
John A. Miller
W. A. Cogshall
University
Indianapolis Neighbor Shot Wife in Domestic Tragedy
In Indianapolis Tec 20 Berkley Smith shot and killed his wife at a neighbor’s home as he tried to coax her back. Smith was captured nearby after a brief attempt to flee. Also in Kansas City the state Senate records a bribery conviction against State Senator William T Sullivan, upheld by the court of appeals after his August 1903 conviction and $100 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tec
Berkley Smith
Simnith
Kansas City
William T. Sullivan
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Cole County
Sullivan
Disappearances and Fatal Explosions Reported in 1899
John A. Lahr of Lafayette Indiana who vanished in June 1899 has been located in Bellingham Washington. In a separate incident Captain G. P. Stokes engineer A. Sale fireman Al Brandt and sailor Thomas Johnson perished when a petroleum barge exploded off Long Branch New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lahr
Laffayette
Ind
Bellingham
Wash
G. P. Stokes
A. Sale
al Brandt
Thomas Johnson
Long Branch
N. J
Japanese Victory At Kekwan Fort Despite Russian Repulse
Tokyo dispatch reports Japanese forces blew a mine under East Kekwan Mountain north fort at 2 PM on Sunday, then overran the position with heavy resistance. By nightfall they held the fort and began fortifications, while Russians repulsed at Santao and Sinhuntun fronts with renewed artillery further south.
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Tokio
East Kekwan Mountain
Newl
Attempts to Unearth Mrs Chadwick Property in Bankruptcy Hearing
In Cleveland on December 20 four witnesses testified in the Mrs Cassie I Chadwick bankruptcy hearing. The ailing Mrs Chadwick did not attend or testify, leaving questions about jewelry a singing trunk and valise, while her son Emil Hoover and maid Freda Swan Strom key witnesses described items to the receiver. Attorney Dawley urged the court to honor the right to subpoena but argued she cannot be compelled to testify in her condition.
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Cleveland
Chadwick
Dawley
Steel billet price held at 21 dollars in Jersey City session
New York reports leading steel manufacturers reaffirming a 21 dollar per ton price for steel billets in Jersey City. A possible 2 dollar per ton rise is anticipated after the new year. Washington notes a marriage license issued for Minister Von Swinderen of the Netherlands to Miss Elizabeth E. L. Glover with Bishop Satterlee to perform the ceremony tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jersey City
Washington
von Swinderen
Netherlands
Elizabeth EL. Glover
C., Glover
Bishop Satterlee
Mrs Elliott, 88, Burned To Death At Home
Union City Michigan reports Mrs Elliott aged 88 mother of Earl Piliott a Burington prominent resident died in a fire at her home. Her clothing caught fire while she was alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Mich
Elliott
Earl Piliott
Burington
Important Insurance Case in Des Moines Iowa
The Iowa Supreme Court unanimously held that the power of a fire insurance agent cannot be limited by contract provisions he writes. The decision, read as statutory intent, allows an agent to waive contract conditions and bind the company, potentially reshaping state insurance practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Moines
Iowa
Supreme Court
Oskaloosa Journal Sold to Chicago Buyer
Burke transfers the Oskaloosa Journal interest to KB Dy of Chicago for about 10000 dollars. Burke will remain as editor. The sale terms are not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Billy
Burke
Oskaloosa D Journal
Chicago
Xmas fruit cake ready at Vienna bakery
The Vienna bakery announces Christmas fruit cake is ready for orders. Call to place your order and have it filled for the holiday season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Bitter Fight If You Ignore Dr King New Discovery
Those who persist in ignoring Dr King s New Discovery for consumption will face a bitter fight with their troubles or worse. T R Beall of Beall Mississippi relates his wife s fall and cure after using the remedy. Four bottles cured her. trial bottles free and guaranteed by local druggists.
Chicago Markets Open Slow Amid Mixed Hog and Cattle Quotes
Official receipts yesterday reached 42171 with 30000 estimated today and 38000 for tomorrow as markets show steady to slow prices. Hogs run light to heavy packing and shipping grades range 4.30 to 4.70 while cattle receipts total 7500 with beef steers 2.40 to 7.50 and cows and heifers 1.00 to 4.50. sheep receipts 22000 with natives 2.00 to 4.50 and western lambs 4.75 to 6.75.
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