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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
1
Norway proclaims sovereign statehood after the storthing dissolves the union with Sweden. The assembly approves the declaration, outlines the new Norwegian government authority, and pledges calm, readiness to defend independence if needed.
A dispatch requests the enthronement of a Prince of the House of Bernadotts and states no ill will toward him his dynasty or Sweden. It invites his cooperation in the select proceedings.
King Oscar wires Premier Michelson to protest the Norwegian coup and method of government. A patriotic demonstration in Rosendal castle supported the king as crowds cheered and gifted bouquets. Copenhagen papers condemn the Norwegian storthing and demand swift removal of Norwegians in Swedish service.
William W. Leighton, ex president of the Lima Savings Bank and Trust Co, was convicted of forgery connected to the bank wrecking. Judge Mathers sentenced him to three years in the Ohio penitentiary. He posted bond and a stay of execution was granted pending an appeal to the circuit court.
Millers from many states attend the third annual session in Kansas City. A key issue at the convention is securing better protection in bills of lading for flour.
Secretary Hay and Mrs Hay departed London at noon for Liverpool to board the Baltic, a White Star line steamer bound for New York. The railway car attached to the boat train conveyed the secretary of state for convenience.
The Wisconsin senate killed the assembly bill barring discrimination in telephone charges in cities of the same size. The body concurred in amending the state constitution. A strict deer hunting law was also passed.
Beriah Wilkins, editor and proprietor of the Washington Post, dies in Washington. He knew Grant Hayes and Garfield and was a prominent newspaper figure in the national capital.
Mrs Kingdon mother of Mrs George Gould is devoted to the Gould children. Miss Marjorie Gould is an enthusiastic Lakewood New Jersey baseball player who pitches well. Her brother Kingdon has trained and encouraged athleticism in his sisters.
Scores from June 8 list multiple games across leagues. Chicago beat Boston 10 to 2 while Philadelphia shut out Chicago 8 0. St Louis defeated Philadelphia 7 to 4. Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 5 to 4. Pittsburgh beat New York 5 to 3. Other noted results include Louisville 6 over Columbus and Toledo 8 over Indianapolis.
A proposed resolution at the Northern Indiana Baptists association convention defended by Rev Wheeler and Rev Lankin was voted down after heated debate. Protests were led by Rev C R Parker who urged rigid action against corrupt conduct.
In New York on June 8 experts uncovered that Miss Liberty atop Bedloe's Island interfered with wireless telegraphy. The bronze statue's height and composition conducted signals, causing messages between ships at sea and the port to be diverted. Detectives and investigators had failed until the statue was identified as the culprit.
Cameron dam on the Thornapple River has failed affecting many wagon bridges and isolating several towns in Chetek county since Monday. Rural mail delivery has stopped and only one steel bridge remains in place with no reported deaths.
In Stockholm on June 8 King Oscar declined to receive a Norwegian Storting delegation. In Plymouth the submarine A-8 was lost off the breakwater with eighteen aboard. three explosions were seen before she foundered. Fourteen drowned, four survived.
In Atlantic City New Jersey two five year old boys Ordner J Dalave and William Jeffries of the city died in a beach brush fire on New Hampshire Avenue. They crawled under a brush heap to search for matches and were trapped as the pile ignited.
Fire swept the frame house and barn of Edward Andrews several miles northwest of Shelbyville Indiana on June 8. Logs valued at $12,000 were destroyed. No injuries reported. Firefighters fought the blaze through the night. Local authorities investigated the cause.
About thirty eight miles of railroad on the Burlington line between Sheridan and Cody Wyoming were washed out by recent floods. The Crown Prince Frederick William and his bride Cecilia are at the Huber tassock hunting lodge enjoying a simple life with one servant each.
A special session of the Ulinola senate is planned for June 21 and 22 at Senator Charles Hughes summer home near Einvelwood on the Rock river three miles from Dixon. Governor Deneen and most senators are expected to attend a two day outing with all factions and parties represented.
General Henry Van Ness Boynton was buried in Arlington National Cemetery with distinguished military and elite honors. The funeral at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church was led by Rev. Dr. Wallace Radcliffe and attended by Society of the Army of the Cumberland Loyal Legion and Geldhonw club. Secretary Morton traveled to New York for private business.
Opening market notes show receipts and bids across hogs cattle and sheep. Estimated receipts 28000 with 24000 yesterday leftovers, prices range for light mixed and shipping hogs while cattle and sheep show weakness or strength by category. Closing figures summarize activity and reference grain firm.
Russian, American and European officials weigh peace prospects as Moscow signals no break in war while President Roosevelt offers good offices. Ambassadors in Washington and Paris report Russia not yet ready for terms and Japan remains the focus of potential mediation efforts.
The Chicago Teamsters' Joint Council declares an final ultimatum to employers and forms a committee led by W. J. Gibbons to negotiate full settlement terms. Employers insist on rights to route deliveries, while strike leaders demand an honorable peace allowing sympathy actions to continue.
Durand Wisconsin and nearby regions suffer the worst flooding since 1884 with widespread damage and emergency measures underway.
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