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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
1
The White House released President Roosevelt’s call for direct negotiations between Russia and Japan to end the war. He suggests plenipotentiaries meet without intermediaries and offers to help with preliminaries if needed, stressing world peace as the goal.
Copenhagen reports that King Oscar and Crown Prince Gustave are unlikely to accept Norway’s throne. A national convention is anticipated, with Norway moving toward a republic as Russia Germany and others refuse to recognize the government without concession. Premier Michelsen warns against demonstrations as a new national flag replaces the union emblem, seen by about thirty thousand observers.
The Associated Press reports both Russian and Japanese governments accepted Roosevelt mediation. A meeting of representatives is assured and hostilities are dropped. Negotiations for peace are expected to begin directly between the two nations within days.
Canton Ohio June 10 Architect Magonigle laid the first shovelful at Monument Hill to mark the excavation for the McKinley national monument. He was joined by Secretary Hartsell of the National Memorial association and contractor George W Maltby of Buffalo who will supervise this work portion.
The Wisconsin senate concurred in an anti lobby bill urged by Governor LaFollette banning lobbyist influence except by committee appearance. It also concurred in a bill to elect delegates to national conventions at primaries.
King Alfonso travels from England to Spain amid reports of wealthy patrons including James R. Broderick and St. Martha Matilda Remarks, noted as a waitress in lingering captions.
President Cipriano Castro, who has seized the property of an American asphalt company in Venezuela, is described as the most picturesque figure in South American politics. The piece notes his mixed heritage, his shrewd grasp of diplomacy, and his habit of keeping himself in the public eye.
Paul Morton elected chairman of the board of Equitable Life, signaling a major reorganization. Hyde divests majority control but retains substantial interest as resignations from top posts are discussed and policyholders plan to place stock in a trustee board to mutualize control.
The group led by Ryan requests to hold the majority stock. Named figures include ex President Cleveland, George Westinghouse of Pittsburgh, and Morgan J. O Brien recently elevated to the chief justiceships.
Mrs. R. R. Dodd of New York City has been elected president of the National Federation of Musical Clubs at the Denver meeting held June 10.
Forty members of Philadelphia's National Structural Iron Workers and Bridge Builders union were committed to prison without bail as Edward Joyce lies in a hospital with injuries deemed possibly fatal. Joyce, a local bridge builders member from Washington, was shot during a meeting and would not identify the shooter or the motive. The other arrestees likewise refused to answer questions at arraignment.
Omaha jurors convict John and Herman Krause in a land grabbing case. The jury found them guilty on all counts after a trial detailing fraudulent transfers and illegal property acquisitions. Sentencing is scheduled for a later date.
A verdict finds the defendants guilty of maintaining enclosures on public lands and of intimidation to prevent others from using the Krause enclosure. Attorney Noteman sought a new trial and a ten day window to file a motion. This marks the first conviction under indictments issued by the federal grand jury during W. S. Summers tenure as U S district attorney.
Frank O Leary of Buffalo died at the government hospital on Swinhurne inland of yellow fever after being taken aboard the steamer Segurana en route from Colon to New York. Doctors diagnosed a well defined case the following day. The report also notes health concerns on the Isthmus and other dispatches from Milwaukee and Wisconsin.
Chicago market notes hog receipts about 10000 with yesterday left overs and estimated 40000 for tomorrow. Prices range mixed packers 85 20 to 85 42 and shipping grades 81 40 to 84 60 with pigs and porkers around 84 80 to 85 40. Cattle receipts 400 with steady market and sheep 2000 receipts, market strong early with light and heavy grades indicated.
The New York lawyer Albert T. Patrick is affirmed guilty of murder in the first degree for the death of William Marah Rice in Texas. The four to three Court of Appeals ruling follows a long appeal process and discusses forged wills and alleged conspiracies with valet Charles K. Jones.
The court of appeals upholds Albert T. Patrick's conviction and informs him he will not know the ruling until today. Patrick, awaiting in Sing Sing, expects a new trial if the decision is unfavorable and plans potential federal-court avenues, citing new evidence or an appeal.
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