Strikers Hold City After Beleaguered Campaign
Strikers secure a tense citywide hold amid ongoing beleaguered protests and labor actions. Local officials report steady momentum as crowds regroup near key districts.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1905
Page
1
Factories and Mills Besieged in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on January 21 authorities sealed off all factories and mills and posted warnings against gatherings. Troops guard the streets as cavalry and artillery reinforce defenses. Strikers remain active while police restrict workers from entering the industrial district beyond the Neva.
Crisis on for Russia as strike unrest grinds St. Petersburg
Report from St. Petersburg on January 21 describes a tense strike climate with workers parading the streets and a rumored palace incident. Grand Duke Sergius reports a grape shot setup. gunmen are under arrest amid questions about who fired the shots. Authorities vow strong measures to prevent rioting and unrest. Father Gopon is reportedly taken into custody as part of efforts to disrupt leadership of the striking workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Winter Palace
Sergius Michaelovitch
Sergius
Imperial
Alexander I
Combined Saloon Men Form Union to Enforce State Laws
Jeffersonville Indiana January 21. Saloon men frustrated by higher city license fee organize an association to compel compliance with state saloon laws. Members pledge to close by 11 pm and Sundays and aid police in convicting violators. City council caucus votes 8 to 4 to enforce the new ordinance setting a $150 annual city license, up from $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffersonville
Ind
Tragedy Near Terre Haute In Freight Train Crash
Terre Haute Indiana January 21 Newton was killed instantly and Joe Stephens seriously hurt when their buggy was struck by a freight train at Glenn five miles east of town. The buggy was demolished as the pair returned from Staunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Red Newton
Joe Stephens
Glenn
Here
Staunton
Japanese Warships Near Penang in 1942 Report
Four Japanese warships are reported near the Lankara islands, about forty miles north of Penang, as of January 21. The naval sighting frames a tense wartime patrol in the Malacca Strait region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penang
Lankara Islands
New Mexico Legislature Opposes Double Barred Statehood Bill
New Mexico legislature protests the double-barreled statehood bill pending in Congress. Arbitration treaty signed between Sweden and Norway by Secretary Hay and Minister Grip. Isaiah S. Smith’s damage verdict against Chicago City and Grand Trunk railways cut from 55000 to 15000 by Judge Chystraus. new trial denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Congress
Hay
Grip
Sweden
Norway
Isaiah S. Smith
Chicago City
Grand Trunk Railways
Chystraus
Two More Coal Mine Victims In Linton Indiana
The Bituminous Coal company mine claimed George Pugh this Tuesday when slate fell and crushed him instantly. Fred Wills, a Victoria mines driver, died Wednesday after a loaded coal car wheel rested on his neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Ind
George Pugh
Fred Wills
Victoria
United States Commander Arrives in San Francisco
John Goodnow, a United States official based in Shanghai, has arrived in San Francisco. The visit marks a diplomatic exchange and briefing with local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goodnow
United States
Shanghai
San Francisco
Angell Offers Michigan Resignation Shocks Regents
University of Michigan President James B Angell tenders resignation to take effect October 1. He offers to continue teaching international law if desired and regents refuse to accept the offer, citing the need for a younger leader. The article also notes related industrial experiments under A T Weaver in Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Regents of Michigan University
Ann Arbor
Mich
Board of Regents
University of Michigan
James B. Angell
Angell
Young Wife Central Figure In Michigan Tragedy
May Wagner Smith a 16 year old bride lingered in Eaton Rapids after a jealous murder case. Charles Smith 21 says he caught Morton Kimes 16 kissing his wife before their wedding. May says she did not care about Charles and planned to leave him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Wagner Smith
Morton Kimes
Kimes
Charles Smith
Eaton County
Charlotte
Smith
Valuable discovery claimed by steel firm chemists
Joliet Illinois January 21. Ex pert chemists of the American Steel and Wire company exploit a by product sulphate of iron to purify water and destroy disease germs. A year ago this by product was dumped into streams with no value. The sulphate discolors the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet, Il
American Steel and Wire Company
Cigarettes or death shocks Kewanee jail inmate
Albert Johnson, 22, attempted suicide in a Kewanee jail after being denied cigarettes. He threatened to kill himself if not given one, and hung himself with a scarf before officers found him and the jailer realized the danger. He was cut down and revived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee, II
Albert Johnson
Johnson
Jobnmson
Speyer Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Kansas City report states Johnm Martin Speyer a former New Orleans circus performer was convicted of first degree murder for killing his young son in Kansas City two years ago. He previously received twenty years but was appealing as officers aimed to serve a warrant for an assault claim. A mob threatened lynching during the arrest at the circus tent. Speyer claimed he killed the boy to save him from disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Johnm Martin Speyer
New Orleans
Speyer
Senate Delays On Statehood And Fur Seal Bills
Washington report notes the statehood bill and the fur seal indemnity bill were not acted on in the senate after an executive session. The house approved the army appropriation bill with an amendment limiting pay for retired officers serving in state militias. The Indian appropriation bill remained unfinished at adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Langs 4 year old dies after ingesting carbolic acid bottle
Danville Newfoundland January 21 a four year old boy the son of Frederick Lang died after drinking half a bottle of carbolic acid in an apparent accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville, NL
Frederick Lang
Million Dollar Steel Plant Reported Near Waukegan
Waukegan businessmen react to unconfirmed reports that a new Mingler Tron and Steel company plant with a $5,000,000 capital may be built near the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul rail line, about four miles southwest of Waukegan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukegan, IL
Waukegan
Chiewo
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Mingler Tron and Steel Company
Michigan wins 21 A joint debate on interstate corporate incorporation
In Ann Arbor Michigan a 21 A joint debate featured the University of Michigan against an opposing side. Michigan secured the win over a resolution requiring corporations engaged in interstate business to incorporate under federal laws. Governor Pret M Warner presided. Three Ohio Supreme Justices William T Spear J Burkett and J A Barber served as judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Arbor
Mich Dan
University of Michigan University
Michigan
Pret M. Warner
Ohio Supreme
William T. Spear
Jf Burkett
J. A. Barber
Death of Inspector George A Poteet Reveals Civil War Service
George Allen Poteet an Inspector for the Western Railway Weighing association died at his Kansas City home from pneumonia. Born in Rockville Ltd he served in the Civil War with an Almote regiment receiving Lincoln’s brevet promotion to colonel for bravery in Shiloh Chickamauga Resaca and Nashville.
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Kansas City
George Allen Poteet
Western Railway Weighing Association
Rockville, Ltd
Aol
Almote
Lincoln
Shiloh
Chickamauga
Resien
Nashville
Steamers Reach Harbor After Ice Enclosure at Grand Haven
The steamers Grand Haven Nyack and Naomi arrived safely in Grand Haven Michigan after being trapped in ice off the harbor for three days. The car ferry Grand Haven cut a channel through windrows at the harbor mouth to free the boats and none were injured though canal supply was nearly exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor
Grand Haven
Mich
Nyack
Naomi
Niedringhaus Loses Supporter in Missouri Legislature
Jefferson City Mo Jan 21 Thos K Niedringhaus lost another supporter at the joint session of the legislature on one ballot before adjournment until Monday Representative Shaw from Dade county deserted Niedringhaus Two Pettijohn men shifted to Kerens Niedringhaus received only 50 votes.
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Jefferson City
Thos. K. Niedringhaus
Niedringhaus
Shaw
Dade County
Pettijohn
Kerens
Hogs and Cattle Markets Reported in Chicago on Jan 21
Chicago markets show mixed hog receipts and strong overall tone. Hogs prices range from 84.25 to 84.70 for light to shipping grades, with heavy grades up to 84.75, while cattle and sheep markets hold steady or unchanged as official receipts and shipments are tallied.
Randall Expelled From United Mine Workers Convention
Delegate Randall of Wyoming was expelled after accusing President Mitchell of selling out Colorado miners. Mitchell defended himself as Randall walked out amid calls for his retraction. A resolution suspended Randall pending retracting statements, while district wage conference admissions were defeated and monthly dues increased.
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Indianapolis
Randall
Wyoming
Mitchell
Colorado
United Mine Workers’ Union
Mititchell
National Board
John Mitchell
Iowa
Restoration Demanded by Sharon Cranemen
Cranemen at the American Steel Foundries Sharon plant demand restoration of 10 percent wage cuts made a year ago. A 5 percent raise offer was refused after a conference with company officials. If 400 workers strike, the Sharon plant could be tied up, with potential effects at nine plants nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
American Steel Foundries Company
American Foundries Company
Pittsburg
Illness strike at Alhambra apartments hit by ptomaine poisoning
Detroit residents report Mr and Mrs Gee and seven other occupants of the Alhambra apartments 62 and 64 Bagg street are seriously or less seriously affected by ptomaine poisoning. Officials suspect contaminated ice water or milk from the dining room may be the source. Most expect full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Flinders Wins 10,000 in Love Suit Against Bailey Neighbor
In Cherokee Iowa on January 21 a jury awarded Samuel Flinders 10 000 in his lawsuit seeking 25 000 against neighbor Asa Bailey over a claim Bailey offered 75 000 for Mrs Flinders love. The verdict reflects the court finding of damages in the case.
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Cherokee, Ia
Samuel Flinders
Asa Bailey
Flinders
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