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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1905
Page
1
A major blaze at the Chicago Stock Yards escalates as firefighters face fierce flames and gas explosions. Authorities mobilize units to combat the fire amid smoky conditions and risk of structural collapse.
CHICAGO Jan 17 Special to the Evening Journal Fire at the Schwarzchild and Suseberger plant in the Stock Yards began yesterday and continues fiercely while officials discuss blowing up adjacent structures with dynamite to stop the spread.
Postmasters and rural carriers planned to pressure Congress for higher salaries. Acheson of the city letter carriers' association was dismissed for absence with leave claimed, while rural carriers pressed allies to secure the Fairbanks bill by leveraging interviews and political maneuvers.
Senator Mitchell of Oregon said in the senate that the recent charges against him are false and branded the authors as malicious and atrocious liars. The statement was delivered in Washington D C on January 1 in a special dispatch to the Evening Journal.
In Indianapolis on January 17 Beveridge and Hemenway were elected U S senators by a large vote. The decision will be ratified tomorrow by a joint session of the House and Senate.
Thomas K. Neidringhaus won a majority in both houses for U S Senator. The opposition disappeared and a committee report exonerated him of all charges, clearing the path to the Senate seat.
In Neligh Nebraska 20 year old farm hand Andrew Nelson murdered 19 year old Carrie Jacobson by blasting her head with a shotgun as she slept in her room. He then killed himself. Jealousy cited as motive.
Chicago police reported that Frank W Welch, a prominent attorney in the Monadnock building, was accidentally killed while cleaning a revolver he believed to be unloaded. The bullet entered his abdomen and perforated his heart.
Dillsboro Indiana January 17 Margaret A Baugh age 78 of St Leon is cutting her third set of teeth. Four of the third set are plainly visible and the last of the second set was extracted five years ago.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet notes a student who loves literature and is frugal, never spending a penny unless necessary, described as a close reader or admirer of books.
A tangled web emerges as initial deceptive actions ripple through later events. Key figures struggle to correct course while investigations unfold. The fragment hints at motives, counterclaims, and evolving narratives shaping public understanding.
A 1904 plan outlines backing a Democratic ticket if a Republican House fails to align. It notes mobilizing congressmen and candidates to pledge votes, promoting Overstreet, pressuring Cortelyou, and using telegrams and petitions to Washington to bolster organization. Carrier Cunningham reports Cortelyou’s lack of commitment and discussions with Taggart about Democratic passage.
Bishop Ethelbert Talbot of central Pennsylvania’s Episcopal diocese faces charges tied to Rev. I N W Irvine. Irvine says Mrs Emma D Elliott of Huntingdon Pa bears much of the blame for his troubles after being barred from communion for alleged three divorces.
The Supreme Court reversed the Missouri district court ruling in Burton’s case, dismissing the writ of certiorari and remanding for a new trial after holding payments were made in Washington. The justices split over whether the indictment fell under the statute, with the decision suggesting a possible move of proceedings to Washington if the government persists. Burton faced a $2,500 fine and six months in prison for representing Rialto Grain in a post office fraud order case.
Washington lawmakers opened with a 30 to 24 vote to consider a cross-town street railway bill but shifted focus to the statehood bill. Three hours of discussion led to an executive session. House debate on the Swayne impeachment was exhaustive as Senate chose February 8 to count electoral votes in the House chamber.
Washington reports from a high source that Robert B. Armstrong, assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of customs, has told the president and Secretary Shaw of his plan to resign to take an important business position in New York.
Washington Jan 17 Robert Watchorn becomes commissioner of immigration at Ellis Island New York to replace resigned William Williams Watchorn has served in immigration since 1895 and is succeeding Williams at Ellis Island in New York City
Secretary Hay has been confined to his home for several days with a severe cold but is much better and expected to return to his desk at the State Department soon.
Washington notes the senate confirmed Vespasian Warner of Illinois to be commissioner of pensions as part of its latest confirmations.
Boston dated report on President Roosevelt's plan to regulate railroad rates under congressional supervision. Lucius Tuttle of the Boston and Maine argues such regulation would affect income of over one million railroad workers and reflects constitutional limits on interstate commerce power.
Mrs Lou Scaggs was arrested at Sullivan Illinois on a federal warrant charged with selling three barrels of whisky without a license. The Scaggs family had moved from Henderson Kentucky to Sullivan with four barrels of whisky and her husband sold three barrels with her knowledge before fleeing. The Law and Order League of Newman Illinois is pushing the crackdown on illicit intoxicants and has prompted federal warrants for several offenders including Walter Moody who awaits federal grand jury action.
Indianapolis hosts the United Mine Workers of America sixteenth annual convention with about 600 delegates from 25 districts. Reports show district work shortages, including Indiana averaging under three days per week, and Vice President Lewis notes intensified opposition with organizers attacked by corporate guards.
Indianapolis report states W. H. Rankin died at the central hospital after transfer from Fletcher sanatorium. Coroner Tuttwiler finished his inquiry and recommended the grand jury investigate. Death attributed to injuries received in a mysterious manner.
Easen Germany January 17. Disaffected miners decide at a meeting to pursue a general strike after partial concessions from mine owners fail to satisfy leaders. Socialists lead the action with Emperor William intervening personally, warning of vast disruption if 800000 workers quit. Moller negotiates a partial yield to some demands while others stand firm.
Prince Saduaru Fushimi arrived in Tokyo on January 17 marking his return from a visit to the United States. He was received with official courtesy as the voyage concluded.
Reading, January 17. Alexander Nedzinska aged 19 died from injuries after a prize fight with George Kubasak in the fifth round Nedzinska was knocked unconscious and could not be revived Warrants have been issued for Kubasak and the seconds of both fighters.
Chicago market update shows hog receipts 12000 with 11120 left over from yesterday and prices around 84 to 84 70. cattle receipts 7000 and sheep 18000 with steady market. Beeves 50 to 84 25, cows and heifers 115 to 84 0, natives 83 0 to 85 60, westerns 75 to 86 60, lambs 85 55 to 87 55. Market overall down about 5 compared with yesterday’s figures.
The Dowling act, urged by Jerome, releases gamblers who testify against themselves while forcing them to provide evidence. After surrender of Warrell crew led by Frank Farrell and others, District Attorney Jerome claims major venues are closed and vows to press charges if gambling resumes. He plans to push excise and weapon- and false-transaction bills in Albany.
Warren Knowlton former Minnesota fullback and captain wed a Dubuque society belle, Miss Gayle Hamilton, after breaking an engagement with Professor Schaper. The romance follows Knowlton’s football fame and the rivalry with Schaper from their university days.
In Des Moines Olive Osborne married Alexander Withers after a planned ceremony with guests was postponed three weeks earlier due to the groom's absence. The same invitationes attended the remarriage.
The frozen body of Artificer Frank Fie of the Seventh Field battery, Fort Riley, was found on Union Pacific tracks a mile from Junction City Kansas. The head injury indicated he was struck by a train while walking toward the fort. He had fifteen days left in his enlistment.
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