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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1905
Page
1
Reports describe bloodshed in Warsaw Riga and Paris with revolvers found on rioters. A detonated bomb attempt near Prince Troubet sky’s residence is halted. authorities investigate. Death toll from clashes rises as bread prices soar and stores are attacked amid mobilized troops.
Pittsburg reports that Lawrence Phipps will marry his former wife Genevieve Chandler Phipps within six weeks. They divorced recently and reconciliation was urged by Henry Phipps for the sake of their children. The $2,000,000 Fifth Avenue home is being refurnished, with plans to wed outside Colorado due to a year’s divorce restriction.
The senate agreed to vote on the joint statehood bill before adjournment on Tuesday February 7 with amendments to be considered under the ten minute rule. Teller spoke in opposition and several minor bills were passed. An executive session was held. The house adopted the conference report on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill and it was pending at adjournment.
The Newark congregation of North Baptist Church heard a letter from Pastor H. H. Barbour who is home ill with cancer. He asked for prayers asking to be saved from death and expressed belief that a cure might come through prayer.
J Golden Kimball, general secretary of the First Council of Seventy, defends polygamy in a Logan address. He predicts Congress cannot stop the practice as Logan, a Mormon stronghold, erupts in approving shouts.
Fire in Wabash Indiana on January 31 destroyed the Marion Million grain elevator at Lake Gh ott and all contents, including a car of corn on the siding. Loss estimated at 10000 with 5000 insured. The fire, which remains under investigation, caused substantial property damage.
A friction with an elevator pulley sparked a smoldering blaze that burned from a minor incident until midnight. No injuries were reported and investigators cordoned off the area to determine the cause and assess damages.
A severe fire in Champaign damaged three structures including the Southern hotel Reed & Cassingham's dairy state and Whaycoff's bakery. The blaze caused an estimated $50,000 in losses, marking the second major fire in the area within a month.
James G Campbell formerly of Milwaukee dies in Oconomowoc Wisconsin at an advanced age. He served as president of the Milwaukee Industrial Exposition Association and of St Andrews Society and was widely known across the state.
Battle Creek Michigan January 31 Seth Pratt one of Michigan’s oldest active surveyors dies at age 84 born in Phelps New York he moved west sixty years ago and continued work as a surveyor and carpenter despite his years.
Johann Iloch is arrested in New York on Chicago murder charges and has admitted identity, police report.
George W. Brown, a farmer three miles southeast of Windfall Indiana, owns an ancient wooden clock that has been in the Brown family for over 150 years and remains in service as a timepiece.
The company certifies to the secretary of state a name change to Western United Gas and Electric company and increases capital stock from $500,000 to $6,000,000.
In Manila on January 31, armed men who seized the wife and two children of former Governor Trias during the January 24 attack on San Francisco de Malabon demand a ransom of 20,000 pesos for their release.
The heaviest snow since 1808 blankets Knoxville Tennessee. Wires for telegraph and telephone and light and trolley lines are down across the city.
Dr Henry F Hendrix of St Louis Missouri dies at 61 from paralysis at home. He gained prominence for advocating water as a cure for cholera infantum and other infant diseases.
In Toledo on January 31 a worker warming dynamite ignited stock in a workshop at the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton yards. A terrific explosion killed Joseph Bogaj and seriously injured Martin Gradrick Daniel Lynch Stephen Janskiski John Lebroeski and M Rybaeski.
A motivational treatise urges readers to cling to self control after setbacks. It contrasts resilient individuals who recover from failure with those overwhelmed by loss, stressing that maintaining resolve defines true strength and manhood or womanhood.
The passage notes elaborate jewelry and head decorations among Tibetans and nomads. Men wear a heavy silver earring and coral pieces, while women adorn with jewelry shops on their heads. Nomad hair is styled in many small braids with three large bands of fabric set with rubies, shells, pearls, and metals.
A description of Shinto temples and shrines in Japan noting nearly 200000 sites and about 14000 gods led by Amaterasu the sun goddess. Shinto priests are said to accompany Japanese troops in Manchuria and burial rites accompany the dead.
Joel Davis aged 92, brother of the late U S Senator David Davis of Illinois, died in a Geneseo poor house after years as a stone mason in Caledonia. He recalled visiting Illinois and the senator, who refused entry without a card, a story he shared with humor. The article also notes ongoing labor tensions and government appeals to strikers.
An arson attempt using dynamite to wreck the Crookston Light and Water company artesian well rattled the city. The blast cracked the brick wall splintered the pump house and shattered windows after the $10,000 upgrade. Authorities name opponents of the city contract as possible participants.
Sault Ste. Marie reports lumbermen kill deer in large numbers across the upper peninsula. State game warden Charles H. Chapman warns the vast hunting region north of the straits of Mackinac could be stripped of its deer unless stops are found. He advocates raising the minimum punishment to ninety days in jail with a $50 fine.
In Berlin Jan 81 Commerce and Industry Minister Moeller announced the government will push the bill regulating labor in mines. He said a few weeks would suffice to prepare the proposed law.
Ex Representative Ed QR Floyd of Clinton County sues William R Floyd estate in Kokomo circuit court for 550 with interest accumulated over forty years. The funds, saved during the Civil War, were placed in the foster father’s hands at his request. Floyd alleges omission in the foster father’s will left him penniless while heirs received the estate. Only witness is W H Sumption, Floyd's wartime captain, who delivered the money.
Belvidere Illinois January 31 James Hiller a Chicago and Northwestern brakeman was crushed between engine and first car losing a leg and receiving other severe injuries. The train continued to Sycamore leaving him unseen in zero weather four hours later he was found half a mile from a hospital after dragging himself toward St Josephs hospital He belongs to DeKalb militia Company of the Third Illinois and served in the Spanish war his outcome is doubtful.
In Ormond Florida on January 81 H W Vletcher drove an eighty horse power car 100 miles in 1 hour 26 minutes 88 seconds averaging 45.2 seconds per mile and beating all contestants by about three minutes set a world speed record for motor cars at the event.
Report notes forts at the sixteen nine post and the finish occurred at the club home with cars starting at one minute intervals.
Waterlooo Ti Dan 31 Chertes Boo a farmer is dead from a mouth infection after a child asked him to bite gum. He refused treatment fearing cancer but cancer developed and caused his death.
In Jefferson City on January 81 a joint session failed to elect a United States Senator to succeed Fremete M Cockrell, dissolving for the day. Vote totals showed Cockrell 44 Niedringhaus 44 Kerens 11 Mays 1. 108 votes cast, 55 needed. Absentees were mostly present.
Gilbert's Illinois reports Miss Cora Moore aged 25 passed the rural free delivery carrier exam saying she went through it like a whirlwind. She declares she will cover the twenty two mile route daily rain or shine if appointed and believes she did better than any man.
Roy Knabenshue, the seronaut, piloted Captain Baldwin's airship the California Arrow at Chutes park in Los Angeles. He remained aloft about forty five minutes and landed exactly as planned with perfect wind conditions.
Chicago January 31 1908 Hogs receipts 24000 left over yesterday 63000 prospects strong to 6 higher Light 84 40 to 4 70 Mixed packers 4 55 to 4 80 Heavy shipping grades 4 60 to 4 821 Rough 4 60 to 4 70 Cattle 5500 steady Sheep 15000 generally 10 higher
Chicago January 31 1905 market report shows receipts for hogs cattle and sheep with price ranges and daily changes. Heavy to speculate on bulk and light hogs while beef and lamb prices vary across classes and shipment grades. Representative figures include hogs 4 40 to 4 75, cattle 1 25 to 6 10, lambs around 6 00 to 7 70, with steady to slow market conditions prevailing.
United States General Gowdy informs that a stranger killed on the Place de la Concorde has been identified as former Chief Justice Kelley of the international court of appeals in Cairo. Kelley, once nominated by President Cleveland for a post in Italy, was denied by Austria over ultramonant views and Catholicism, later serving in Cairo.
In Des Moines on January 31 a rift in the Iowa National Guard unit arises from prayer meetings. The company favors Amos Brandt as captain but he will not abandon Wednesday night drills for his prayer meetings. Alease on their current armory space complicates deciding between a new facility or disbanding the unit.
Maddin Summers formerly of Nashville now serving in the U.S. diplomatic corps has wed Mile. Goraynoff, a member of a wealthy Russian family. Goraynoff’s grandmother was Princess Galitzen and her mother Princess Goraynoff. Summers is a grand nephew of Senator Morgan of Alabama.
United States Senator Foraker announced support for Harding in the Ohio governorship contest, opposing Governor Herrick. He stated his backing would favor Harding in any potential contest between Herrick and Marding.
Newport R I Jan 31 Dr Edward Lindsey Cunningham said to be Harvard Medical School's oldest surviving graduate has died at age 96. He earned degrees from both Harvard College and Harvard Medical School with medical degree in 1829.
Caranation day observed in Havana with a large gathering of American residents and visiting tourists.
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