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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
1
New Orleans officials and Dr. J. J. White report progress against yellow fever with modern methods. The July outbreak nears 200 cases, concentrated in the French Market area from St. Ann to Barracks streets, with Italians in the district historically avoiding physicians.
The outbreak prompts mass evacuation from crowded Italian lodging houses as fever cases appear mainly below Canal Street. Six hundred corner groceries and saloons are owned by statians, with Italians most affected. Authorities note no outside spread but warn cleansing alone won’t stop cases.
Tampa dated July 28 Dr Joseph Y Porter state health officer issues official note that Victor Vitello Italian who arrived from New Orleans last Saturday is recovering from a mild yellow fever attack. The patient has been isolated.
Darine Davy, an insurance man, was found in the raceway of Blodgette mill in Janesville Wisconsin on July 28 in a dying condition. He had been in the water eight hours after falling through the piling while returning home. one leg broken.
George Moore of the United States Agricultural Department resigns under charges as the case of Pluebeard Loch, sentenced to hang today, is met with a further gubernatorial respite from Gov. Deneen shortly before the scheduled execution in Chicago.
Washington July 28 Special to the Evening Journal Geo Moore physiologist and algologist at the Agricultural Department resigned today and his resignation was accepted He was accused of advising farmers to buy from concerns in which his life had stock.
In Bucharest on July 28 authorities report a plot against the Sultan of Turkey uncovered at Kustendje. Suspected documents and arms were seized as part of the investigation.
Telegram from Mazatlan Mexico confirms the death of Charles Sheets, formerly of Oshkosh, who held a senior post with a Mexican electrical firm. Sheets previously served for years as superintendent of Oshkosh Electric Light and Power Company.
An explosion in an unused Calumet mine caused shock and panic across the town with Marquette feeling the concussion. Other items note dealers plan to publish slow payer lists, a Kalamazoo will providing funds for tramps, Greek labor schemes in Utah, and various international and political happenings.
Sergius Witte, also cited as Sergius de Witte, stands as a top Russian statesman suited for the Russo Japanese peace conference planned for Portsmouth New Hampshire. He opposed the war with Japan and favors peace if Japan’s demands are modest. He started life as a railway clerk.
Tokyo dispatches report Japan may demand neutralization of Vladivostok as part of peace terms and offer not to fortify Port Arthur in exchange. The move would reshape Far Eastern diplomacy, with Russia resisting inclusion of Vladivostok in talks. Baron Komura agreed to plenipotentiary duty after conditions including a new loan flotation.
The report outlines four aims: prolong the war if peace fails, capture Sakhalin, advance on Vladivostok, and a decisive blow by Oyama in Manchuria. It states the first three conditions have been met and front dispatches suggest an imminent general engagement, supporting the story's credibility.
President Roosevelt entertained Baron Komura and Kogoro Takahira at luncheon in Oyster Bay and held a long interview on the approaching negotiations. Takahira said the visit was delightful and satisfactory while Komura thanked the President for aiding peace in the Far East. Neither side disclosed specifics.
Minister Griscom entertained Secretary Taft with about 1,000 guests including Prince Fushimi and Premier Katsura at a garden party. Alice Roosevelt attended with Griscoms. the event featured fencing, conjuring, daylight fireworks, and a marquee reception. In the evening Tokyo bankers hosted Taft and Miss Roosevelt at the Maple Club with Geisha dancing and illuminated parade grounds.
July 28 report notes clerks at a Lincoln mall embroiled in political disputes. Rival factions clash over campaigning in retail spaces, drawing attention from shoppers and local officials. Authorities urge calm as tensions rise near stores and entrances.
Mail clerks of the sixth division including Nebraska Vilnois Lown Wyoming and part of South Dakota met in annual convention. President W H Riddell opened with remarks that clerks were too deep in politics and urged officers be elected by the referendum plan.
New York July 28 The Equitable Life directors adopted nearly all pension committee recommendations. A $25,000 yearly widow pension for Henry B Hyde's widow and a $15,000 pension for Mrs James W Alexander, wife of the ex president, were treated as liabilities. The move may cut pensions if contracts are waived, and special counsel will review. First six months income reached $88,700,188, up $2,686,810 from a year earlier.
In Somerset Ohio on July 28 a natural gas explosion fatally burned State Senator William E Kink and his wife. Doctors say there is little hope of recovery for either. A lingering gas odor had frustrated leak searches before the morning blast blew the house apart and left both unconscious and badly burned.
Opening and second report show cattle hog and sheep receipts and prices in Chicago markets. Hogs range light to heavy 5 40 to 6 00. cattle steady to firm. sheep slow and weak with natives and western lambs varying by class. Grain market noted but not detailed.
Addison Burke of Philadelphia told a United States League gathering that Pennsylvania building and loan groups faced key bills aimed at life insurance contracts. He warned of bosses and allied interests pushing laws to validate such contracts, while league reps fought for hearings and opposed the measures.
A meeting delayed until 8:15 saw bills moved to favorable report and adjournment. An appeal to Israel W. Durham of Philadelphia redirected the process, exposing a boss system. The league won by appealing to those who control the legislature, and officers including Kingsbury, Bentley, Shumway, Weeks, Gamble, Cellarius, and Sutton were elected.
In Amsterdam New York on July 28 a west bound freight train passed while a sand-dumping crew of about 100 worked on track 2 at Tribe's Hill. A high wind whipped sand and several workers failed to notice an approaching train on track 1. Six Italian laborers were killed and three others were probably fatally injured.
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