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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1906

Page

2

Revolt plans stall as Russian deputies fail to unite

In St. Petersburg on July 28 deputies from the Constitutional Democrats, Socialists, Group of Toil and Democratic Reformers met in private over forming a joint revolutionary committee. Stolypin supporters resist bold moves toward a provisional government or constituent assembly. The meeting ended without a decision and cross-faction cooperation appears unlikely.

St. Petersburg Constitutional Democrats Democratic Reformers Group of Toil Hessen M. Naboukoff Stolypin M. Ramischwili Caucasus Constitutional Democratic Party

Revolutionists Convene Across Polish Socialist Groups

Representatives of Lettish Socialists and the Jewish Bund or Zionistic Specialists join revolutionary conferences in Saint Petersburg. Manifestos to the nation army navy and Cossacks will be signed alongside the regular Russian organization. The Eeho printing plant is shut by police and plans to print a manifesto by force arise. Police search at Professor Borodin’s St Petersburg home seizes parliamentary Toilers committee papers.

Lettish Socialists Bund Eeho Borodin University of St. Petersburg

Pretender's Forces Routed Near Malaya in Morocco

A Tangier dispatch reports an all day engagement near Malaya where the pretender's forces were routed by the sultan's troops. Rebels' heads were displayed on bayonets as trophies of the victory.

London Tangier Morocco Malaya

Deed in a Berry Patch

In Warren Ohio a headless body found in a berry patch points to Albert Kennedy of Ellis Missouri as the deceased. His daughter, who may have accompanied him, is missing. Kennedy was last seen in Kansas City on June 26 after traveling to move his farm. Police investigate motive, location of the daughter, and whether he was killed for his money.

Ohio Kennedy Kansas City Leavittsburg

Gaekwar Sails For Home After Ten Week U S Visit

The Gaekwar of Baroda and his wife and suite sailed for Liverpool on the steamer Cedric after a ten week tour of the United States. He visited many cities to study American education methods and criticized what he called the yellow press for sensationalism, urging coverage that educates the masses.

New York Gaek Baroda Liverpool Cedric United States Gaekwar

All in the Family Sage Will Distributes Large Estate

Russell Sage leaves nearly all his estimated 70 million dollar fortune to his widow in probate filings. Contests are barred from inheriting, with 25 000 to each nephew and niece and 10 000 to his sister, who has since died, causing that bequest to revert to the estate. No brothers are named in the document.

New York Russell Sage S$25,000, and To His Sister, Mrs. Chapin, of Oneida, N. Y Sage

Paris Legion of Honor rejects Bernhardt nomination again

The chancellery of the Legion of Honor refused Sarah Bernhardt's nomination for the Cross of the Legion of Honor for the second time despite pressure from M. Braind the minister of public instruction and worship.

Paris Legion of Honor Sarah Bernhardt M. Braind

Baseball Scores Chicago July 28 Ball Parks

Chicago July 28 baseball scores list results from league American and association play. Notable games include Pittsburgh 10 over Philadelphia 2 in Philadelphia, Cincinnati 6 New York 5 in New York, Chicago 9 over Boston 1 in Boston, Brooklyn 6 over St. Louis 4 in Brooklyn, and Chicago 8 over Washington 1 in Chicago. Additional results cover St. Louis 1 over Boston 1 in St. Louis, Kansas City 5 over Milwaukee 3 in Kansas City, Indianapolis 1 over Toledo 2 in Indianapolis, and Columbus 7 over Louisville 1 in Columbus. Western pairings include Lincoln 6 over Des Moines 2 and Sioux City 6 over Pueblo 4.

Chicago Philadelphia Pittsburg New York Cincinnati Boston Brooklyn St. Louis Washington Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Milwaukee Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis Minneapolis—St. Paul Columbus Louisville Western Lincoln Des Moines Sioux City Pueblo Omaha Denver

Belvidere Brakeman Killed In Train Accident

Belvidere Illinois July 28 Tony Che stock a brakeman died instantly when his foot was caught in a frog and he was cut in two by a passing train.

Belvidere Tony Chestock

Execution at Snow Hill for Rape of White Woman

John Henry a colored man was executed on the grounds of the county alms house at Snow Hill Maryland for the rape of a white woman. A fire in the north wing of the state asylum at Salem Oregon caused damages of 25000 dollars. Willkommen Saenger is heard in St Paul as the Northwestern Saengerbund meets. J J Dunn named supervising inspector of steam vessels Fourth district at St Louis.

John Henry Snow Hill State Asylum For the Insane Salem Ore St. Paul J. J. Dunn St. Louis

Subaqueous tunnels under New York rivers showcased

A description of Manhattan railroad tunnels under the North and East rivers, highlighting their colossal scale and engineering feats. Steel shields advance through silt while compressed air stabilizes river beds, and a unique curved section is noted as world renowned.

Borough of Manhattan New York City

Wisconsin militia battle over Dietz ends in tense standstill

In Chippewa Falls and surrounding areas on July 28 the pursuit of John Dietz escalates as private guards and local militia clash with the Dietz family. A sheriff reports ongoing efforts to capture Dietz dead or alive, with a six militiamen-involved firefight described as fierce and protracted.

Madison Wis Munson Dietz Chippewa Falls Davidson Camerondam Sawyer County John Dietz Thomas Rice Ladysmith Cameron Dam Sheriff’s Dieta Milwaukee William Vackavi

Cattle Alarm Precedes Sheriff Militia Engagement

The cattle alerted that officers approached as gunfire erupted from the family with a dozen shots reported. A single bullet struck a tree ten inches above the sheriff’s head. Dietz fled toward the river as militiamen concealed themselves in brush nearby.

Dietz

Killed by Canned Sausage in Eureka

James H. Boone a prominent El sheriff resident died of ptomaine poisoning at Sequoyah hospital Eureka after a San Francisco to Eureka journey during a sailors strike. Boone and his wife, finding scarce meals, ate canned sausage in Dyerville and he fell ill, dying weeks later. Autopsy confirmed ptomaine poisoning.

Eureka Cal James H. Boone el Sheriff Sequoya Hospital Boone San Francisco Eureka Overland Sherwood Dyerville

Curator Warns on Spurious European Art Treasures

Chas H Read of the British Museum says Paris is full of sham works sold at high prices. He arrived from Liverpool to expose fake medieval art pieces that deceive visitors with clever construction and enticing appearance.

New York

Ohio Governor Harris Salary Ruling Ends 10000 Claim

Attorney General Ellis decides Governor Harris receives 8000 dollars for the remaining Pattison term. The 10000 dollar increase does not take effect until after Pattison’s elected term ends. Harris fills Pattison’s unexpired term in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus Ellis Harris Pattison

Catfish Yields Lost Bracelet Discovery Near Plainville

Henry Keller of St Bernard hooks a large catfish in the Miami river near Plainville and discovers a gold bracelet in its stomach. He identifies the ornament as one Miss Anna Lanning lost during a boating trip three years ago.

Cincinnati Henry Kelleran St. Bernard Isaak Walton Miami River Plainville Anna Lanning

Cadet Pet erson Tops Rifle Score at Military Academy

Cadet Virgil L. Peterson, third class, achieved the highest rifle score at the academy with 76.33 while Second Lieutenant Walter D. Smith of the Eleventh Cavalry led the overall academy with a higher showing. Instructors report Lieutenant Smith’s percentage as TSB.

Washington Virgil L. Peterson Military Academy Walter D. Smith Eleventh Cavalry TSB

Awful Fate of a Boy in Newburg Gas Tank Tragedy

Mrs. James Flanigan of Fishkill Landing identified clothing remnants on a skeleton recovered from the bottom of a gas tank well. Iron workers, while removing fittings, drew up a child's overcoat and the body of a Michigan boy who had fallen from a brick wall and was crushed as the tank was lowered.

Newburg N.Y Charles James Flanigan Fishkill Landing Michnigan Bey Oriek

Madison lecture condemns restrictive dress and gymnast costume

In Madison Wisconsin Miss Abby of Mayhew dean of women condemns tight waists fishbone petticoats and large shoes. She says women will not be free until their attire changes and notes a future shift may occur. Philadelphia article notes George Z Brock ex cashier of Dolgetown National Bank sentenced to five years hard labor before appeal.

Madison Wisaly The State University Abby of Mayhew Ste Philadelphia George Z. Brock Dolgetown McPherson United States District Court United States Court of Appeals Brock

Secretary Root Arrives in Rio with Honor

Secretary Root arrives in Rio de Janeiro to an enthusiastic reception. Prank J. Constantine, jailed in Woughkeepsie for a Chicago murder, has an ironclad alibi. Proposals consider stocking yellow fever regions with top minnows to destroy mosquitoes. An 8000 miners strike in eastern Ohio since April 1 ends.

Root Rio de Janeiro Prank J. Constantine Woughkeepsie N. Y Ientry Chicago Ohio

Chicago Live Stock Market Summary July 28 1996

Market notes show cattle and sheep steady while hogs trend weaker. Estimated receipts 2000 hogs and 400 cattle with 4417 left over from yesterday and 43000 expected for tomorrow. Prices listed for light mixed packers heavy shipping rough and porker classes across hogs cattle and sheep sectors.

Hules for Packers It Is Made as Rigid as Fate

Washington July 28 regulations governing the inspection of heat products under the new law are published. Exemptions exist for retail butchers and dealers in interstate trade, but applications are required. Carcasses and meat products face rigid inspection and strict sanitation standards across processing, storage, and handling.

Washington

Preservation rules tighten on interstate meat products

The new law strictly limits preservatives in interstate meat and meat foods, bans certain additives, and requires separation of export products from those for interstate commerce. Ante mortem inspection authority shifts to require slaughter of diseased animals under federal supervision, with protections for shippers and penalties for unfit carcasses.

Secretary of Agriculture Department

Studebaker Gift Dedicated in South Bend

J M Studebaker presented an electric bronze fountain at Sleward Park in South Bend with 10 000 people in attendance. He delivered an address celebrating the dedication by the city’s leading resident.

Studebaker South Bend J. M. Studebaker Tr Sleward Park

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Czar Bernhardt Wisconsin Rice William Dietz Clarence Dietz Sheri Gylland California Tix Grain Market Hules Packers Wilson Himpleyes
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