30 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1905
Page
1
The United States Supreme Court today affirms the lower court ruling against Swift and Co in a case tied to the Clef Trust. The decision sustains prior findings and closes the appellate dispute.
Reports indicate cessation of activity on the Spakhe River with 15000 men reported lost or dead amid the recent engagement. Authorities hold no further operations planned for the immediate future.
The U S Supreme Court today affirmed a lower court ruling in United States Court vs Swift Co known as the Beef Trust Case. The charge alleged conspiracy among packers to fix prices and Judge Grosscup had ruled against the packers in Chicago.
Reports from Tokio indicate 5 000 Japanese and 10 000 Russian casualties from fighting at Chenchichpao and Peikentaro. Russian activity on the Spakhe river appears to have ceased.
Warsaw reports a citywide strike continuing since yesterday evening with all businesses closed and streets quiet. The scene reflects heightened labor action as workers maintain picket lines in the capital.
Robert Thompson sues Roebling Construction of Chicago for 5000 dollars stating neck injury from a four story fall at the Elgin National Watch Company building leaves him unable to work or sleep and causes constant gaping.
Kenosha Wisconsin January 30. M J Schumacher John George Douglas Barbyte Charles Wannamaker T J Bolton and David Rooney, well known Trevor residents, have been arrested on a murder charge. They are jailed without bail for the killing of John Wren on Christmas Day at Trevor.
Effective February 1 the Detroit, Toledo and Milwaukee railroad will lose its identity. The Toledo to Homer segment in Michigan will join the Lake Shore, while the Homer to Allegan segment becomes part of the Michigan Central.
News from Batoum and Tokio details a Polish police guard officer Prince Gurtety shot dead by an unknown assailant as fighting moves around Manchuria. Tokyo dispatch says Japanese detachments repelled stronger enemy forces and advanced near Hei koutai, with both sides suffering casualties under investigation.
General Sakharoff telegraphs Jan 28 that on Jan 26-27 Japanese forces concentrated near Sandepas while Soviet columns attacked Sumapu and Paotsia. Sumapu fell after midnight and Sandepas endured heavy bombardment. a Japanese redoubt repelled a direct assault. Cavalry near Sandepas captured 100 Japanese and inflicted losses.
Warsaw reports growing strike unrest that disrupted ordinary life. On Saturday strikers halted streetcar service and stayed orderly, while Sunday brings wholesale looting. The violence targets shops along Marshal Kovshi Street and state properties as the situation escalates.
In Rensselaer Indiana on January 80 Indiana is set to celebrate February 2 as the official groundhog day. Twenty five years ago at the Bates House in Indianapolis a dispute over the date led Representative P L Mitchell to introduce a bill. The bill established that Mr G Hog will appear on February 2 each year and was passed approved and signed into law.
President Roosevelt attends a ceremony at Luther Place Memorial Church after a fire damaged the building a year earlier. He speaks to the congregation during a sociable honoring Rev. Dr. J. G. Butler and emphasizes the Lutheran churchs growing strength and national role in the United States.
Fire at Murphy Travis Printing Co plant in Minneapolis Harmonia block caused an estimated 300000 in property damage. The firm faces a 200000 loss if totals apply, with other tenants suffering about 100000. The Daily Legal News is among the victims.
Resolutions calling for a legislative investigation of charges against State Supreme Court Justice Warren B Hooker in the postal investigation have been adopted by the Brooklyn Bar association.
Mrs Foley aged 40 was murdered in her Burlington home by boarder Arthur Howe aged 35. Howe then killed himself by cutting his throat. Police report the double tragedy occurred near the city center on January 30.
Fire broke out in a basement of the War Department caused by a lit cigarette tossed among papers. It was extinguished before any damage occurred and no injuries were reported.
In Bayou La Batre Inspector G. M. Shippy of Chicago arrests Vincent Briscoe on a murder charge for shooting Patrolman Pat Duffy of Chicago on May 1, 1902. Will Riley, subsequently arrested by
Washington on January 30 witnesses sixteen senators deliver eulogies praising the Massachusetts statesman. After memorial services the senate adjourned in respect to his memory.
The excerpt notes enactment of a measure under two hours and passage of naval and diplomatic appropriation bills. It states the session was devoted to legislation entirely devoid of dissension and lack of debate.
Monroe Wieh reports the Detover Premture company formerly of Terrott presented a claim for 1082 dollars to the council for damages to machinery caused by a clogged sewer. The city may file a counterclaim alleging the clog resulted from the company’s negligence letting waste, shavings, and paper dust enter the sewer.
The steam Hoehter Clarence, missing since the Wednesday storm, has been found by Captain Bradley of the revenue cutter Hudson. It lies sunk in the ship channel off the Brooklyn shore with part of a mast visible. No word on the lighter crew of seven men.
In Evansville Indiana on January 30 a committee will hear worker grievances from about 300 Sargent Gliss employees. The firm and the men agreed to arbitration and sessions will be held in Indianapolis. Workers have resumed duties after a three week stoppage and will continue working during the probe.
Wisconsin's representatives to meet Michigan in a primary election debate include Kh Allen of Hesperia Max Loeb of Athabas and Ira Cross of Hesperia. All are seniors with letters and science.
Opening market report notes estimated hog receipts 55000 with light to heavy packing grades quoted from 4.35 to 4.75. Cattle and sheep receipts around 21000 and 20000 with Beves cows and yearlings priced between 3.15 and 8.60. Overall market described as slow to steady with mixed trends across hogs cattle and sheep.
A massive blaze in Omaha's wholesale district caused over half a million dollars in losses. Fire crews from Omaha South Omaha and Council Bluffs battled the flames until 2 30 a m. The fire reduced several buildings to ice like walls with most firms planning to resume operations soon despite extensive stock losses.
A bob with seven high school students crashed into a telegraph pole on Broad street in St Joseph Michigan injuring seven. Victims include Ruth Talkmage Anna Hudson Frances Wilson Bernice Church Genevieve White Will Grahl and Talmage who is critically hurt and unconscious.
Alonzo J. Whitman was recaptured at his mother’s Dansville home following an exciting chase. He surrendered only after detectives covered him with revolvers, two months after escaping from Detective Sergeant Albert Solomon and Detective Field by leaping from a moving train at Dunkirk on September 27.
Philadelphia Jan 30 suits for damages totaling about 2 000 000 were filed against the Pennsylvania Railroad company in the United States circuit court by the Pennsylvania Coal and Coke company. The actions allege discrimination and favoritism toward rival firms.
Mexico buys two eight gun cruisers of 1 227 tons each built in Italy and now arrive at St Thomas from Las Palmas Canary Islands en route to Mexico City.
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