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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1905

Page

6

Review of 1905 Stems of Political and Personal Interest

Summary of 1905 events across war, diplomacy, disasters, and notable society items. Includes Russo Japanese War milestones, peace talks in Portsmouth, shifts in leadership, notable births and deaths, and major international developments from January through December.

FIRE NEWS AND ADS FROM THE MARKET CITY

A collage of fire losses across cities reports massive damages from Omaha Mobile Indianapolis Charlestown New Orleans Hot Springs Cedar Rapids Nashville Lenox Hoboken Johnstown Milwaukee and Adrianople. Also notes hospitalities and ads for Iowa worm powder and Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs.

Mobile Ala Indianapolis Hoosie Tunnel Charlestown Mass Hot Springs Ark New Orleans Delaware and Lackawanna Hoboken N. J Penn Johnstown Adrianople Turkey Butte Mont C. D. Moore The Baptist Church Es N. Y Dr. King J. H. Stewart

Disasters at Sea Leave Multiple Sailors Dead Worldwide

A British ship named Khyber wrecked on the Cornish coast during a hurricane with 28 drowned. The Mississippi River steamer H M Carter sank at Red River mouth causing 18 deaths. A-8 submarine lost off Plymouth with 14 crew. Peconic wreck off Florida caused 2 seamen to drown. Admiral Togo's flagship Mikasa noted in the report.

Khyber Cornish H. M. Carter Red River Plymouth Florida Togo

Storms and Explosions Cause Naval Losses in Historic Accidents

Reports list multiple maritime disasters with high casualties. Penhifarion gunboat at San Diego suffered an explosion killing 66 crew. Hilda sank in the English Channel with over 100 deaths. Ira H. Owen wrecked on Lake Superior with one drowned. Lowenberg near the Magdalen Islands and B-1% torpedo boat collision added to the toll.

Sasche Harbor United States San Diego Cal Hilda English Channel Ira H. Owen Lake Superior

Strike settlement in Fall River cotton mills ends with mediation

In Fall River Massachusetts the July 1904 strike by 30 000 cotton mill operatives concluded after Governor Douglas intervened through mediation. Piercing of the Simpson tunnel is noted as a separate item in the source segment.

New York City Simplon Chi- Capo Paul Jones Paris United States Horace Porter Frank G. Bigelow First National Bank of Milwaukee Carnegie France Chicago Fall River Mass Douglas Simpson Tunnel

Huckleberry Festival Boosts New Garden Variety

Des Moines county ladies and neighbors sample a new huckleberry on December 26 1905. They praise its lack of seeds long keeping qualities and high yield claiming 60 to 80 bushels per acre at one cent per quart. Hugo Beyer endorses the plant and Iowa stock providers Marbourg and H. are noted.

Des Moines County Hugo Beyer New London Iowa

Just to Remind You Fine Neckwear and Accessories

A practical gift guide advises men prefer wearable items that enhance wardrobe and comfort. It suggests neckwear smoking jackets mufflers silk suspenders vests handkerchiefs umbrellas jewelry suit cases as superior choices over pricier options.

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