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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
1
Police reported the detention of victims tied to Sunday's unrest in St. Petersburg as investigators review the incident and casualties. Local authorities described the events as a troubling clash with multiple injuries and ongoing inquiries.
In St Petersburg funerals for Sunday clashes between strikers and Cossacks proceed amid scenes of distress. Governor General Treport vows to restore order at any cost as hunger grows and some strikers seek work. Moscow reports no major trouble but warns of potential fresh outbreaks if stirred.
The storm grips the Atlantic coast with trains delayed and shipping at risk. No sign of abating tonight as officials brace for continuing ferocity.
The Heart of Chicago play drew a very small audience last night as cold weather kept patrons away. Despite empty seats, the company delivered a fair performance. Next up is Way Down East arriving Tuesday night. Dean & Ryan have the goods.
W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania reports his mother suffered rheumatism for years yet Cham berlains Pain Balm quickly eased pain and restored walking. The remedy is sold by Stewart’s Pharmacy Cook and Sherman. Other brief local notices mention Vienna bakery pies and cakes and several townspeople including W Harmon Chicago assisting Henry Knecht, Dr Paisley Winfield visiting, and Wm Barham East Washington in critical condition.
A Washington Star quote features Uncle Eben urging honesty through action not preaching. He argues it helps more to avoid roas t chicken dangling before a hungry person than to talk about the virtue.
St. Petersburg was declared in a state of siege amid rising unrest on January 25. In Moscow, 40,000 workers walked out, printing shops closed, troops patrolled streets, and a mass sympathy strike spread from St. Petersburg to the Bromley Metal works and Lytin printing establishment.
General Trepoff, former Moscow police chief, is named governor general of St. Petersburg by imperial decree creating the post. The holder directs city and government administration, can call on the military, oversees municipal council and zemstvos, and may ban individuals from the city. A panic is noted with minor disturbance as Cossacks used swords in a late incident.
A brief antiquated scene describes a Chinese girl hosting a birthday with friends. It notes hospitable entertaining, ample food, games, and fun, and mentions hairstyles with pigtails over each ear, portraying them as quaint.
Crowds of strikers fill Nevsky Prospect as Social Democratic circulars urge revolt and seizure of arsenals. Reports say revolutionaries prepare bombs and infernal machines amid dispersal and clashes, with several men wounded.
Ironwood Michigan January 24 reports miners in the Lake Superior field believe the iron market next year can absorb nearly all ore produced in the lake region. The Steel corporation is spending several millions for railroad and mining equipment ore dock construction and new ships to meet demand.
Miss Lucilla Drake, who arrived to attend Indiana Normal school in Terre Haute, is described as insane and deteriorating. Her Richmond uncle John Knode has been notified. Drake claims she came from Xenia Ohio where she taught, but her sanity has failed since arrival, with collapse suspected during teaching.
Celia Olive aged 80 and Cassie Olive aged 7 died in a house fire near Fultonham Ohio. Cassie perished trying to smother flames that ignited her sister's clothing from an open fire. A brother was badly burned while aiding the sisters.
London January 24. Colonial Secretary Lyttleton names I Rider Hagard commissioner to probe the agricultural and industrial land settlements organized in the United States by the Salvation Army. Cecil Rhodes estate trustees cover inquiry costs aiming to apply the scheme in South Africa.
A fire in East St. Louis at the National Horse and Mule market destroyed three large frame barns and about eight carloads of baled hay. Nearly 100 mules perished in the blaze, with losses totaling $25,000.
Lincoln Illinois January 24 report John Higgins aged 50 died by his own action after taking pariscreen He leaves a widow and eight children in mourning.
Springfield Wisconsin January report by Thomas Weeks state mine inspector says a thrown lighted cigarette in the stable of Decatur Coal Company’s mine caused the January 16 fire that killed six miners and endangered seven others. Weeks names a stable employee as the probable culprit. drivers allegedly smoke cigarettes.
Novej Upper Air Test launches balloons from the World’s Fair grounds to study upper atmosphere temperature and wind currents. Balloons carry small recorders and deploy parachutes on descent. In Lafayette Purdue trustees adopt a half year conference rule and report to Secretary Barlow. Michigan reportedly accepts the rule.
Chicago markets show hog receipts of about 30000 with strong to five cent higher bids for light and mixed packs and heavy shipping grades up to 84 64. Cattle and sheep receipts around 18000 each with cattle strong to ten higher and sheep steady. prices list varied by class from beeves 3 15 to 6 to natives 4 00 to 5 60 Lambs 6 00 to 7 65 Western lambs 6 00 to 7 60.
The senate formalizes its impeachment trial of U S Judge Charles Swayne by swearing in members and receiving House managers to present articles. Judge Platt of Connecticut to preside. further steps delayed to Monday when Swayne is expected to appear.
Palmer read the impeachment articles as the house managers withdrew. Fairbanks aided by TPacon set a committee to summon Chief Justice for oath in the senate chamber at 2 p.m. The chief justice administered the trial oath. Platt presided as Frye’s successor. A summons for Judge Swayne was ordered returnable Friday at 1 p.m. The senate then adjourned to resume legislative business.
Southern Pacific passenger train No. 1 the Overland Limited jumped the track at Kodak four miles east of Love Lock Nevada. Eight of ten cars left the rails but no serious injuries occurred though several passengers were badly bruised.
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