Moros Kill an Officer in Philippines 8th
A death reported in the Philippines notes an officer killed during 8th of the month incidents involving Moro forces. Details remain sparse in the readable fragments.
10 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1905
Page
1
A death reported in the Philippines notes an officer killed during 8th of the month incidents involving Moro forces. Details remain sparse in the readable fragments.
Special to The Evening Journal reports on a January engagement off Jolo where Lieutenant James J. Sewell and a private of the 14th U S Cavalry died from action. Several officers and privates were wounded including Second Lieut. Roy W. Ashbrook and Capt. Halstead Torsy among others.
Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton and Admiral Dewey reviewed seven patrolling ships in Hampton Roads. The Dolphin led the line with flagships Kearsarge and Texas, followed by Kentucky Illinois Alabama Missouri Iowa, Texas, Florida Nevada Arkansas, and Newark along the Caribbean squadron. Thousands watched as the fleet passed in review amid salutes and a seven gun salute from Fortress Monroe.
Berlin January 10 Dr Alonzo H Sylvester Emperor Williams American dentist killed himself citing ill health. Special to The Evening Journal reports his death by his own hand in Berlin.
New York January 10 Dean Flatten of Columbia University announces that four students Aigeltinger Cauchots Doty and Finch will be allowed to return to their work at the reopening after Kingdon Gould requested clemency for the hazing incident. Gould explains he carried a pistol during a country ride and fired in the air only to create time to reach the fraternity house.
In Belvidere near Olean Giuseppe Rossi is dead and ten Italian railroad laborers are in danger after eating rat poison. Mrs Minnie Middeljane, wife of the boarding house padrone, is jailed at Mayville on suspicion of murder. Pasquale Middelano, the padrone, is at large with police seeking him.
Pittsburg January 10. Carnegie Steel vice president Bope proposes a new method to launder air to dry it thoroughly before forcing it into furnaces. He claims the process will revolutionize pig iron manufacture by increasing output and lowering cost from one to two dollars per ton.
Washington January 10 The omnibus claims bill passed and January 28 set for delivery of addresses in memory of Senator Hoar. The senate focused on the statehood bill with Morgan opposing for two hours. An executive session was held. The house approved the senate resolution to hold the inaugural ball in the pension building as leaders opposed to using the pension harbor for the event.
James R. Garfield, commissioner of corporations, plans reforms in interstate business regulation. He is attached to the department of commerce and labor, son of the late President Garfield, age thirty nine, a lawyer with public life in various capacities.
An old riveted chest containing more than 150000 in English German and American gold was found last Wednesday in a hidden alcove of the final parcel of the Theodore M Macey estate on the Bronx site. James F Meehan owner of the land disclosed the discovery. Thomas Dunningham and his crew uncovered a door in a wine cellar before locating the chest. The incident follows a neighborhood feud ending in gunfire as a man named Slaughter is attacked amid tensions in Kalkaska Michigan.
Indianapolis officers probe a Christmas candy package sent to Mr. and Mrs. Omar Bradley. A powder in the candy was found to be poison after laboratory analysis. A whisky bottle accompanied the box, but the sender's name was not revealed. investigators suspect a woman送
Paris reports Louise Michel prominent communist and revolutionary agitator for 35 years has died in Marseilles at age 75.
Colfax Iowa on January 10 report a man named Mel Slaughter suffered a deep head wound with blood streaming as his brain reeled from the blow. Police are investigating the assault and seeking witnesses.
Madison January 10 papers filed against Attorney General Sturdevant by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Wisconsin Western railroads to test the ad valorem tax law. It would raise St Paul road taxes about 200000 and the Western about 140000. In Evansville Indiana a home explosion killed Mrs Parsons and gravely burned her husband and infant. Clinton Malotte near here reports missing teeth and stolen chickens. Clarence Messer ex cashier of the Marlette State Bank captured in Madison for trial on embezzlement about 14000 last April.
Ralph C. Roberts of Keokuk Iowa captain of the University of Illinois baseball team dies when a Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St. Louis Railroad dining car derails at Rising Illinois five miles west of Urbana. About a dozen others are injured none seriously. injured are listed with blows, cuts and internal injuries and some are taken to local farms or Cham paign Hospital.
Mrs William Astor hires ten detectives eight men and two women to guard guests at her grand hall. Invitees expected to display jewels worth about 20 million dollars.
Denver dispatch reports Governor Peabody will file his contest for Colorado governor, with hearing to continue weeks. Alva Adams inaugurated as governor after amicable settlement of local political tensions. Griffiths dove on the capitol grounds remains perched. Griffith warns no one should shoot the stuffing out of her, though politics may still surprise.
Local notices list residents visiting and traveling to nearby towns including Baxter, Wapello, Brighton, Columbus Junction, Iowa City and Des Moines. A W T U meeting is scheduled with devotional and discussion topics. Senate confirmation of judges Goddard and Bailey is reported with party dynamics and upcoming gubernatorial considerations. An inauguration of Governor Adkins is described as simple. Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup advertised as a remedy.
Reports from Chicago Lansing Lincoln Des Moines and Pine Bluff detail electors meeting January 10 and voting for Theodore Roosevelt and Charles Fairbanks. Messengers were chosen to carry certificates to Washington and authorities seek those responsible for intimidation notices in Lonoke County Arkansas.
Chicago markets report strong activity with hogs estimated receipts around 30 000 and cattle about 6 000. Prices range light to heavy hog grades from 4.30 to 4.70, mixed packers 4.45 to 4.40, heavy shipping 4.50 to 4.80, and rough hogs 4.60 to 4.40. Cattle and sheep are steady to higher with receipts about 18 000 and 4 000 respectively.
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