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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Baku and Batoum describe arson murders and violent strikes as Armenian shops close under military protection. In Warsaw clashes disrupt telegraph and rail lines while the czar reportedly favors continued war. A separate incident details a man arrested over a revolver and a contested marriage license.
The remains of Grand Duke Sergius were laid in a vault awaiting transport to St Petersburg mausoleum. A Greek church service tolled many bells as crowds gathered near the Kremlin. Grand Duchess Elizabeth wore deep black with St Anne ribbon and maintained composure amid the sorrowful farewell.
Baltimore, February 24. For the first time in city history oysters are unavailable this season. Dealers say oyster lovers must wait for a thaw to allow dredgers to obtain a fresh supply. Paris, Illinois, February 24. A prospective groom Willis Ayres and bride Nellie Thomas spent an exciting day before their marriage at 4 p.m. they reside ten miles northeast of the city.
Rep Hepburn read personal letters from President Roosevelt and Attorney General Moody to defend his support of railroad rate legislation. The Des Moines address at the Adams county Farmers Institute drew about a thousand supporters, following prior criticism from Henry Wallace.
Topeka notes Governor Hoch signed a bill creating separate high schools for whites and blacks in Kansas City Kansas. He cites local conditions after a white pupil was stabbed by a black boy and backs the measure as a prudent response while pledging square deal ideals for all races.
The senate concluded the impeachment testimony on Judge Swayne after a lengthy session. It approved a form of government for the Panama canal zone and a house bill to return Union and Confederate flags to states. An executive session was held as the river and harbor appropriation bill, totaling 17,234,057 dollars, passed the House. The military academy appropriation bill was sent to conference.
Patrolman Wm. Leach was knocked unconscious near Straight and West Fulton streets by two assailants who wrested his club and beat him. He was found bleeding and later taken to police headquarters by ambulance.
The Joliet convention of the State Farmers Institute and the Illinois Association of Domestic Science adjourned after three days of sessions. Resolutions urged consolidated country schools library extension and wagon road improvements.
Nashville reports the death of Rev. Joshua Godbey age 92 at Bethel Ridge Kentucky. He served as a preacher for seventy years and five of his sons are ministers. He leaves many grandchildren.
At a Stephenson County rural mail carriers meeting in Freeport Illinois on February 24 members voted to stand by President Cunningham who had been discharged from the service by the postmaster general.
Information on Dr. Harper remains restricted to official hospital bulletins. The latest report notes nausea from anesthesia and a stable but very high temperature while indicating possible relief if he recovers, with X ray and medical treatment offering hope yet many Chicago physicians doubt a long survival.
Birmingham reports ninety-two bodies recovered with rescue efforts continuing. Four odors from decomposing corpses hinder work, disinfectants used widely. Estimated twenty-five more bodies remain. Three bodies lie at the bottom level and may take about ten days to reach.
A blaze starting in the Martslof Furniture building on Seventh avenue Beaver Falls caused about 200000 dollars in property loss and threatened the business district briefly.
Washington reports the president has sent to the senate the nomination of Archibald Smith of Iowa to be collector of internal revenue for the Iowa Third district.
London February 24 The British House of Commons debated Norton’s amendment to the address urging ministers to address army conditions. War Secretary Arnold Forster rebutted the critics stating army efficiency has risen and total strength has grown by 35 000 since the Boer War while estimates were cut by five million dollars and the aim is to raise forces to meet national needs.
A brief note discusses the tension between effort and reward in 19th century economics. It uses a proverb about money and communication to illustrate how outcomes depend on clear agreement and proper effort.
Chicago reports a death notice for Rev Myron W Haynes pastor of Belton Avenue Baptist church appeared Wednesday afternoon but he told his congregation that he is alive and well. Four anonymous letters with threats have been received recently and a messenger claimed to come from Mrs Haynes paid for the notice.
Jease Pomeroy, a long-serving inmate at the Massachusetts state prison, has filed his first formal pardon request with Governor Douglas. Convicted as a youth for brutal crimes, his death sentence was commuted to life due to questions of sanity. He has attempted escapes, including an armed powder incident that resulted in his own death. He pledges to relocate to Maine for a sober, upright life if pardoned.
Jefferson City dispatch reports Niedringhaus preparing to release supporters and suggests plans to unite behind another candidate as Republican leaders weigh a withdrawal strategy. The origin of the rumor remains unclear.
Jefferson City February 24. The original Goodfrey anti-poor selling bill draft has disappeared from the chief clerk's office. Since the substitute based on that original amendment was adopted Tuesday by the house, the house action banning all betting on horse races in Missouri becomes null.
The banker and sister of John W. Vos ter, secretary of state under Benjamin Harrigan, died here of old age at 72. Remains will be taken to Trooklyn for interment. Calumet Michigan Feb 3 He njo a Tamarack City resident is said to have leprosy per Dr Hompf diagnosis. Ajo a Finn who came fifteen years ago left wife and family in Fintend.
The seventh vital meeting of the Illinois Association of Domestic Science opened with the Illinois Farmers Institute. Miss Lendel Bevier of the University of Illinois spoke on Studies in Bread Making.
Grove Walter former Chicago assistant attorney reappears in San Diego after days missing in Los Angeles. Letters to friends reveal he threatened self harm but did not expect anyone to take it seriously. Also report from St Louis of Harry C Thompson found dead at 20 in Athenta Georgia medical college dissecting table. Peters Zalsman found dead upright beside road near Dalton township Muskegon notes date Feb 24.
In Buffalo on February 23 the funeral for Cleere J. Hamlin, a well known horseman, was held. After services at the house the body was taken to the crematory for incineration.
Chicago on February 24 1908 sees hog receipts estimated at 32000 with weak and lower bids across light, mixed packers, and packing grades. Cattle and sheep figures show 9000 sheep and 3000 cattle at steady to slow trading. Grain market uneven as prices drift amid light shipment activity.
Collector Leach of Cleveland reported from Washington to Secretary Shaw that New York customs inquiries indicate the emeralds once owned by Mrs Chadwick and now with the comptroller of the currency were not smuggled into the United States.
Columbus report notes the death of Mrs. B J Copeland mother of Foster Copeland, with the event dated February 23. The item records a family tragedy linked to John W Foster.
Stuyvesant Fish, president of the Al—lotta Central railroad, testifies before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee on proposed rate bills. He argues the Interstate Commerce Commission cannot equitably fix water and foreign rates and notes it would harm foreign trade. He defends small cities against being ignored and recalls a 1902 Roosevelt discussion on railroad reform.
Superintendent Place of the Pere Marquette railroad estimates opening costs at 30000 after five days of snow. Nearly 2000 cars of merchandise were held up. Place joined workers in clearing tracks and faced poor wash facilities in Muskegon hotels, joking he was mistaken for a hobo.
The Pere Marquette No. 4 of Michigan Salt Transportation arrived at Iudington Michigan after twelve days trapped in Lake Michigan ice. The crew reportedly burned furniture for fuel is denied. the ship arrived with barely enough coal to keep boilers, ending the peril.
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