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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1906
Page
1
Dispatch from Bamfield notes the Valencia broke up off Cape Beale with no survivors seen on or above the rigging. The Salvor reports two masts and funnel visible as the stern rests near the beach. crews deem rescue from sea unlikely and fear all aboard perished.
Reports from the steamer Queen describe twenty to thirty passengers clinging to rigging as the Valencia sinks, with the wreck breaking apart and only minimal hope for rescue. Cape Beale dispatches list fifteen survivors and names among the rescued and the missing, including F. W. Junker and J. Richley, while scattered sailors and passengers are reported ashore or at a lighthouse boat. In Aberdeen a separate case, Henry F. Falkinson killed Dr. Drake over a 45 cent bill, then fled the scene.
In Seattle City of Topeka rescued 15 from the Valencia wreck raising survivors to 33 and dead to 121 as the steamer broke up at 5 am. In Cleveland Frank Rockefeller refused to appear before Missouri Attorney General Hadley, saying he would go to jail first in the Standard Oil case.
Illinois G A R council selects Galesburg as next annual state encampment site with May 22 28 and 24 dates. The Mother Bickerdyke monument funded by a $5 000 state appropriation will be unveiled by the Women's Relief corps with G A R assistance. A parade is planned for Wednesday afternoon.
The U M W convention adjourned at 2 10 p m yesterday subject to President Mitchell call. Delegates stay in the city until after the initial miners demand is settled with operators. The outlying districts are to be admitted to the conference. Indianapolis chosen for next year’s meeting.
Washington January 25. The monthly statement shows December collections totaling 22,429,521 dollars, up 1,408,000 dollars from December 1904. The increase reflects higher revenue from customs and internal sources.
The warm wave that brought Aprillike weather to New York and elsewhere has faded and winter has returned. The Lowell school at Sioux Falls, South Dakota, burned with an estimated loss of 60,000 dollars. John Freestone, Iowa delegate to the United Mine Workers convention at Indianapolis, is believed murdered en route. Edwin Enthwistle, once a driver for the Manchester and Liverpool line in 1831, is dying at Des Moines, aged 91.
A 250 foot long dragon parade feature dominates Astoria Oregon harvest moon celebration with the serpent carried on the heads of Celestial participants. Similar autumn observances take place in Honolulu and other cities with large Chinese communities.
In Washington on January 25 the House opened debate on the statehood bill with a strict rule. Forty-three Republicans joined Democrats to defeat the previous question, while insurgent leaders like Tawney and Bede faced Speaker Cannon's rebuke amid laughter.
The speaker claimed his references were meant in a kindly spirit and criticized the treatment of the west as wild and woolly. He recalled the Kentucky colonel’s daughter learning that Dam Yankee was two words. He noted it was common when they want etc.
Dublin January 24 Joseph Patrick Nannetti member of parliament for the Nationalist Dublin college division and chief composer of the Freeman Journal has been elected lord mayor of Dublin.
Henry Chapman aged 18 and Roy Sholl aged 1 from Flint began a petty burglary spree in Flint and traveled to Bay City as the first stop on a supposed world tour before a policeman captured them and sent them home.
London January 24 Joseph Austen Chamberlain Liberal Unionist elder son of Joseph Chamberlain and former chancellor of the exchequer is re elected in Brom's Grove Worcestershire by a majority over 4000. Liberal gains dominate returns with Liberal 177 Unionists 124 Irish Nationalists 79 Labourites 42.
The French government will present Miss Roosevelt with a Gobelin tapestry, a masterpiece from Paris looms. The tapestry, finished months ago, was meant for the Russian empress but was rejected when she did not visit Paris during her last trip.
Rev John H Oechtering pastor of St Marys church Fort Wayne Ind has been invested with the purple as a domestic prelate to the holy see and given the title of monsignore Bishop Alerding presided at the ceremony on January 25 in Fort Wayne.
The appeal of Mrs. Roosevelt to spur search for the child of Mrs. Paul V. Skilling, kidnapped months ago by the father, prompts a visit by Mrs. Skillinan. Detectives, sheriffs, and top investigators are on the case, tracing the child's whereabouts.
A belated Marion Virginia report notes the heaviest rainfall in town history with the Currie bridge on the Marion and Valley railroad washed away. Floodwaters reached four feet in homes in the affected section, causing substantial property damage while families were ferried to safety on horseback. No lives were lost.
The International Compress Company cotton compress on the Elizabeth River at Norfolk Virginia burned with a loss estimated at $250000. The Belgian Chamber of Representatives has passed the government measure for fortification of Antwerp.
Chicago markets show mixed cattle and weak sheep with hogs steady to lower. Official receipts yesterday 39,000 head. estimated today 40,000. prices range from 4.30 to 6.25 for various hogs and 3.50 to 7.60 for lambs and cattle.
Algeciras Spain January 20 reports on the Morocco question reveal deep Europe wide tensions over political and economic equality. Germany pushes for international control while France resists, and Italy remains torn between its alliance with Germany and its 1902 Morocco agreement with France. The United States stance is shifting as neutral powers lean toward disinterested equality.
Saloonkeepers in Minneapolis propose Sunday closings to end protests against theater and resort openings. They seek one extra hour on each other night, as under the Jones administration, with the mayor showing willingness to consider the plan.
Paris official journal lists promotions and appointments of United States citizens to the Legion of Honor. Names include Duke of Loubat New York promoted to commander Lewis B Ware Philadelphia engineer promoted to officer Laurence V Benet director United States Ordinance Company appointed chevalier F. J. Parsons electrical engineer of this city named chevalier.
Mild weather in Minnesota reduced coal demand, leaving Minneapolis dealers with a shrinkage of about 82 000 tons for the year. The drop highlights how warmer conditions lowered heating needs and affected local commerce.
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