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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
1
Soviet and American notes outline Roosevelt's push to end hostilities in the Far East. Russia welcomes the initiative and signals readiness for talks between Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries if Tokyo desires. Authority from St. Petersburg and Tokyo frames a potential general settlement.
Speculation on Japan's terms focuses on a moderate posture seen by a diplomat who knew pre battle terms. Russian reports hint Japan will demand the surrender of ships interned in eastern waters as an indemnity offset. Popular papers urge acceptance of defeat and peace, citing resilience, while Roosevelt is praised as a peacemaker despite shifting attitudes as peace nears.
Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, brother of the Austrian head of the firm, died in Vienna after a long illness at age 64. He oversaw Austrian loans and loans to Balkan states, a less prominent yet key financial figure in the Rothschild family.
In Pekin and Yokohama reports dated June 14 Japanese planners are viewed as unlikely to seek peace soon. Japanese forces have driven Russian advance posts beyond the Kaoce river in Manchuria and occupy heights north of the river with Oyama poised for a general offensive. Tokyo offers no statement on peace talks, awaiting guidance from Washington and St Petersburg.
The Washington monument records a nightly bird massacre as dozens of birds strike the stone tower and die on the pavement. A letter carrier near the monument acts as an amateur taxidermist, preserving the lifeless birds for a growing collection.
A B Church stepson of Gail Borden announces plans to relocate the Star water case factory from Elgin to Ludington Michigan. He cites prior treatment by Kane county board of review and now emphasizes his withdrawal from Elgin. The plant employs about 500 people.
Thomas W. Lawson, famed for Frenzied finance, will address Ottawa Kansas on July 7 in a bid to strike off fetters believed to rivet American necks. Though known for vigorous prose, this will be his first public address.
City council street railway committee debated four bills giving streetcar firms 110 miles of track rights without compensation. Citizens jeered select councilman as mayor backs repealors, police kept order after Hiss-filled session. Frank H. Caven jailed on oath violation charges.
Joseph Popa of Cedar died after a scaffolding broke, hurled him twenty nine feet to the ground in Traverse City Michigan. He struck his head and suffered fatal internal injuries.
Scores from games in the League, American, Association and Western divisions dated June 14 show Pittsburg defeating Pittsburg 6 to 0, Brooklyn beating St. Louis 6 to 1, Cincinnati topping Philadelphia 5 to 1, and Chicago losing to New York 0 to 1. Washington routed Chicago 7 to 0, Boston defeated Cleveland 11 to 2, Philadelphia over Detroit 6 to 1, rain in New York. Toledo beat Minneapolis 6 to 4, Columbus defeated Kansas City 10 to 9, Louisville over Milwaukee 8 to 2, Indianapolis over St Paul 8 to 6, Des Moines topped Omaha 7 to 0, Denver beat St Joseph 3 to 2, Sioux City defeated Colorado Springs 10 to 5.
Two weeks after a council resolution repealed the street railway lease, four ordinances were introduced to repeal related measures as yesterday’s session set for action.
Athens reports the assassination of Premier Delyannis as he sat at the chamber entrance. A professional gambler, Karis, stabbed him to death, claiming revenge for government measures against the seizing houses. The killer was arrested and the crowd faced suppression of lynching.
Chicago June 14 1905 opening markets show hog receipts 30000 with yesterday’s leftovers. Hog price range 85.15 to 86.37 for light and mixed packers. Brades heavy shipping 64.60 to 85.12. Cattle 22000 down 10 points. Sheep 18000 steady.
Chicago markets report mixed receipts and price ranges across cattle hogs and lambs. Beves and cows steady to lower with light hogs firm. Western lambs rise with strong tone as rest of market shows varied moves.
London reports Britain will not join a 1890 Madrid convention conference on Morocco unless France agrees. The United States echoes that stance, showing little interest and saying it would join only if invited and if France is satisfied. No formal invitation has been received. US notes limited political or commercial stakes beyond aiding a citizen rescued with French help.
Henry Kline milk depot owner dies of smallpox after contagion traced to Charles W Mittenhenger home. Susan Mittenhenger, first patient, brought the disease from Grand Rapids Michigan. Seven cases reported in the city as strict control measures are imposed.
The thirty ninth annual encampment of the Wisconsin department of the Grand Army of the Republic and the auxiliary organizations and the second annual encampment of the Wisconsin United Spanish War Veterans began in Seaston LaCrosse Wisconsin on June 14.
Clarence Terrell once a prosperous Peoria IL businessman was found dead in a ditch near Sugarland after traveling by freight to San Antonina. His decline into homelessness was noted in reports from Houston dated June 14.
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