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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1906
Page
1
News recounts the Riga riot on January 2 when 5000 workers seized the Provodnik rubber factory, killed policemen and soldiers in their sleep, and barricaded the site. Troops attacked with artillery, routing rebels and capturing 1600, including 18 alleged murderers.
Governor General Doubassoff reports that insurgent forces in Moscow have been crushed and leaders arrested, though remaining fanatics fire on troops. He orders a citywide cleanup by Christmas Eve to erase traces of revolution and asks peaceful residents to aid in restoring tranquility.
At Genzano in Potenza province the earth swallowed ten houses and damaged others. Many residents were buried under debris and fourteen bodies have been recovered. A corps of engineers works on the scene. In Washington the revolution in San Domingo nears end as troops disperse and the country returns to quiet.
United Presbyterian congregations nationwide plan preliminary steps for the 1908 semi centennial celebration in Pittsburg and a general offering totaling 82 million dollars to support church interests at home and abroad.
Orders from Washington sent Captain Taggart of Wooster Ohio and his company to the Philippines. The orders arrive at Columbus barracks and direct regular infantry movement.
President and Mrs Roosevelt announce the wedding of Miss Roosevelt to Representative Longworth for Saturday February 17 at 12 oclock noon in the East Room of the White House.
Antoni Schaefer, once a leading figure among northwest horsemen, died in La Crosse Wisconsin at age 58. His career featured prominent race victories and influence within local equestrian circles. He is survived by colleagues and friends in Wisconsin and the broader Midwest equestrian community.
A discussion on how small birds migrate by rides with larger birds and staged daytime rests. An 1840s California tale recounts Colonel Ignacio Vallejo asking for a newborn Lugos daughter’s hand in marriage, a betrothal that produced Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and many descendants.
William B. Allison, longtime U S senator from Perry Ohio, serves a sixth term and chairs the appropriations committee. A Western Reserve College alumnus and lawyer, he previously spent four terms in the House of Representatives.
Twenty one miners at Coaldale shaft in West Virginia are believed killed by a blast. Three white men and eighteen colored workers are entombed as gas and debris fill the mine. one body has been found badly mutilated. Rescue work is delayed for hours.
United States Senator Stone says Senator Burton of Kansas will resign soon over a Rialto Grain and Securities case. Burton denies truth in the rumor, later stating he gave no such information as from a high authority.
John A. Brown died after a confrontation with detectives in Tobyhanna while resisting arrest for a Gouldsbeere store robbery. A bullet hit detective Welter’s arm. Brown, a likely out-of-area suspect, died in a hospital.
The report references the location where he was apprehended, noting the house as the scene of the arrest and indicating surrounding details from police records.
In St. Louis, the morgue examination of James A. Murphy found no carbolic acid burns despite a poison bottle in his pocket. Jeremiah Murphy Jr states the uncle, injured in a streetcar crash years ago, used sirvelwala to ease pain and likely overdosed.
Unofficial word says the Central Trade association agreement to end passes is effectively broken. A Chicago meeting with railroad presidents yielded little on aligning all roads with the Pennsylvania system in abolishing passes.
Mrs. Fredia Lesswing, wife of Fredrick W. Lesswing, a Buffalo businessman, died under peculiar circumstances. Her husband is held while investigators review the case. Deputy Medical Examiner Howland suspects apoplexy, but wounds and bruises on her throat and abdomen prompt further inquiry.
The World's Evangelization Society in Marion reports large turnouts for a revival at the Union Traction power house. A donor matched each new dollar with five dollars in $1 gifts. he then donated his gold watch as the pool expanded. A property offer valued at 1600 dollars was proposed for 950 dollars to aid the society, adding a mix of cash and personal items to the total.
Bernard C. Gobb, manager of Detroit Gas and retiring Sag inaw and Bay City Street Car chief, participated in a four mile walking contest in Saginaw and was said to gain about 400 dollars before leaving for New York.
A quirky report recalls a group of youths walking and driving to the Country Club. At 4:20 p.m. Cobh led seven club members, arriving in excellent condition with seven minutes to spare amid a lively scene of wagers and friendly chatter.
Washington reports a calm senate session as Wisconsin's Lantollette took the oath with Spooner guiding him and Tilman’s resolution sought information on San Domingo. In the House Payne supports free trade with the Philippines as insurance issues move to committee and a probe into cranking privilege is shifted. Sappho barred at Springfield. Olga Nethersole replaces with Magdia on Monday. Jack Goff Roosevelt guide survives two mountain lion encounters in Yellowstone and recuperates at a health resort.
Market notes show receipts yesterday 24200 with cattle hogs and sheep trading. Beves cows and yearlings listed with prices from 63 50 to 86 25 for beef and veal stockers 2 30 to 4 35. Hogs quoted 5 15 to 5 50 for various grades and sheep and lambs strong with western lambs 5 75 to 7 85.
A distraught woman identified as Mrs Minor Morris forced an entry to the White House executive offices. She refused to leave, sat on the muddy pavement, and demanded to see the president about her husband’s government discharge, insisting she would camp there if needed. An assistant secretary tried to redirect her to the appropriate department.
Mrs Morris, wife of Dr Morris and sister of Representative Hull, created a disturbance at the White House. Officers, aided by servants, removed her to a police call box then to house detention. She calmed with a matron and was released within an hour.
The Supreme Court of the United States has concluded the Chicago drainage case. Professor Charles an astronomer of Ireland is mentioned as born.
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