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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1905

Page

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Great Losses in Battle

A brief report notes great losses in battle and describes soldiers as greatly exhausted after combat.

Gen John H Reagan Dead

St Petersburg March 6 Special report says Europatkin made a blow at Oyama's left center east of the railway. Desperate fighting continues with Kuropatkin reporting 23 500 killed and wounded, Oyama about 40 000 losses. Japanese troops are exhausted and General Nogi's forces lack food for two days.

Berlin Tageblatt Evers

Mukden Front Battles Raging Near City As Kuropatkin Defends

Reports from Mukden describe heavy artillery and shrapnel fire six miles west as General Kuropatkin argues to defend Mukden and railways against General Nogi’s forces. Japanese attacks at Suchudilapu Lanshanpu and Shakhe village are repulsed with heavy losses.

Mukden Nogi Port Arthur Kuropatkin Lunfanshan Sintintin Road Suchudilapu Lanshanpu Roiday Shakhe Poutilof Oubenepusa

Confederate cabinet survivor General Reagan dies in Texas

General John Henniger Reagan, surviving member of the Confederate cabinet, dies at his Palestine home in his 87th year. Born in Tennessee, he moved to Texas, fought in the Texan war against Indians, served in the 1847 legislature, the U.S. Congress 1857–61, and held Confederate posts including Postmaster General and Secretary of Treasury. He also authored the Reagan Interstate Commerce bill. London dispatch notes secretary George Wyndham resigns.

Cabinet Rea

Railroad suit ends in compromise at Galena

E. M. Cross a Bloomington brakeman sued Illinois Central for 40000 after a Scales Mound wreck. The case settled at 38500 as the railroad argued Cross was a fellow servant and should have resisted moving the train toward a late arriving special.

Bloomington Ill Nadi 6 Central Illinois Galena Il Inois Central E. M. Cross Scales Mound Cross

Trying to Be Charitable in Brief Exchange

A Washington Star snippet depicts Mr Bliggins as well meaning yet impractical. Miss Cayenne counters that he believes time is precious and not to be wasted on futile efforts.

Mr. Bliggins Miss Cayenne Washington Star

Guard Pay Ended for Zeigler Strike Troops

Adjutant General Scott paid 20606 dollars to Zeigler guard units ending the mining strike duty. Company F Mount Vernon served Navy 26 last to Jan 13 and Company C Carbondale served from Nov 28 to Feb 8.

Zeigler Guard Springfield Scott Zeigler Mount Vernon Navy Carbondale

Wisconsin Drops Dual Meet to Chicago Y M A Team

The Central Y M A swimming team from Chicago defeated the University of Wisconsin in a dual meet held in the Central tank. Chicago accumulated 36 points across seven events to Wisconsin's 18.

Wisconsin Chicago Central Y. M University of Wisconsin Association

President Bryan Guest at Chicago Indiana Alumni Dinner

President William Lowe Bryan and Mrs. Bryan were guests of honor at the Chicago alumni of Indiana University annual dinner. The event was the largest ever held by the association.

Bryan Chicago William Lowe Bryan Indiana University

Governor Hoch of Kansas Roots and Rise to Power

Governor Hoch of Kansas born in Kentucky rose from a country editor to state leader. He signed a bi to authorize Kansas to build a state oil refinery after years of local political activity and a return to public service.

Hoch Kansas Kentucky

Seven killed in rear end crash near Washington

Seven persons die and about forty hurt in a rear end collision between two inauguration passenger trains from Cleveland on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad en route to Washington. The dead include Lieutenant Schoffield and Captain Hendry. several other officers, civilians, and a Pullman conductor are among the injured with multiple critical conditions reported.

Pittsburg Cleveland Pitsburg Fort Wayne Chicago Washington Donaldson C. Schofield William R. Hendry James Kehoe H. R. Held R. D. Smith Fairfield George Riley Tippecanoe Club Charles H. Sturgis James Gray O. C. Pinney Quartermaster Company C Collingwood

Mob Lynches Alleged Attacker in West Side Incident

A mob of about 300 longshoremen dragged Assad H. Endor from his room in the New York West Side, placed a noose around his neck and prepared to lynch him after a claim he tried to maltreat an 11 year old girl. Police intervened with clubs and revolvers. Endor was remanded after a court hearing.

New York Assad H. Endor Lower West Side Enchor Machel Regan Regan

Wedding of Elsie Porter and Dr. Edwin Mende in Paris

Miss Elsie Porter daughter of the U S ambassador wed Dr Edwin Mende of Zurich in a small Passy town hall ceremony conducted by an infrequent mayor. Witnesses included General Winslow Clarence Porter on the bride side and Robert Westermann Hans Boelke for the groom.

Paris Civyil Elsie Porter United States Edwin Mende Zurich Switzerland Passy Quarter General Winslow Clarence Porter Robert Westermann Hans Boelke

Bouquet Presented at Pass Quarter Embassy Event

A bouquet was presented to the bride during a ceremony at the Pass Quarter site housing the United States embassy. The gesture highlighted the mission and the formal reception accompanying the presentation.

Pass United States

Elgin Mayor Signs City Electric Plant Lease Ordinance

In a Tampa dated letter Mayor A H Hubbard confirms signing the lease ordinance for the city electric light plant to the traction company. He states the finance committee and council gave the issue time and study and approved the ordinance, directing attestation and filing.

Elgin A. Fl. Hubbard Traction Company Tampa Vla Hubbard

Negro Sues City Over Damages In Roanoke Case

In Lynchburg Virginia Rev Richard Jones a colored man files in federal court suit against the city of Roanoke for 230000 alleging city negligence to protect him. He also sues Joel Cutchin and City Sergeant J Manuel individually for 20000. Joel a colored Baptist preacher was charged with inflammatory preaching after a past assault on Mrs Shield and faced a mob. He has been living in Pennsylvania.

Lynchburg Richard Jones Roanoke Joel Cutchin J. A. Manuel Joel Pennsylvania Jones

Bayless O Bannon Shot by Former Inspector in Louisville

Bayless O Bannon a local freight agent for the Monon railroad was shot and seriously wounded by Frank Keith a former weight inspector of the joint rate inspection bureau Keith has been out of work for months claiming O Bannon refused a letter of recommendation Keith's mother and sister reside in Philadelphia

Louisville Bayless O'Bannon Monon Railroad Frank Keith Joint Rate Inspection Bureau Keith O'Bannon Philadelphia

Unknown men killed by a train near the Illinois line

Two unnamed men died after being struck by a Chicago and Northwestern train south of Kenosha Wisconsin near the state line. They wore workingman attire yet appeared refined. One carried a book from Rhinelander bearing the name Mrs J Beman North Exchange street Fond du Lac.

Kenosha Wis Chicago and Northwestern Here Illinois State Line Rhinelander J. Beman North Exchange Street Fond du Lac

Will Grind No More Canadian Wheat

Minneapolis mill shuts after grinding Canadian wheat and will reopen grinding domestic Wheat. Millers say no more Canadian wheat will be ground in Minneapolis this season.

Minneapolis Focal Company

Delta steamer burns near Hayward Island in Lake Providence

Advices from Lake Providence La report the Delta owned by the Arkansas River Packet company burned at Hayward Island. All passengers were rescued. The boat valued at 25000 dollars. It is not known what cargo was carried.

Memphis, Tenn Lake Providence Delta Arkansas River Packet Company Hayward Island

Bride’s Husband Dies by Carbolic Acid After Wedding

In Ottumwa Iowa on March 4 Ernest P. Duthbert aged 19 died by carbolic acid poisoning less than a day after marrying Miss Minery A Fuqua. He passed away in his wife’s arms and left no note explaining the act.

Ottumwa Ernest P. Duthbert Minery A. Fuqua

Honor to diplomat Meyer in Rome farewell banquet

A grand farewell honors Ambassador Meyer as diplomats and Rome leaders gather. Vittoni and Barrere laud his service while Der Willam Sumsford and others praise his friendship with Roosevelt. Meyer notes gratefulness and announces permanent use of Villa Mirafiori by the American Academy funded by Walters Morgan Vanderbilt.

New York Meyer Rome Minit R Vittoni M. Barrere der Willam Sumsford St. George's Church Roosevelt United States

Topeka House Urges Warner For U S Senator

The Kansas house passes a concurrent resolution urging Missouri Republicans to elect Major William Warner to succeed Senator Cockrell. The measure states Warner belongs to the nation, not Missouri alone. Burlington Mason Louis Tuescher Dies At 88 In Iowa Home.

Topeka Kan House Missouri William Warner United States Cockrell Burlington Louis Tuescher Town

Chicago Markets Report March 64 1908 Beef Hog Sheep Prices

Chicago markets show mixed cattle hog and sheep results with steady or higher tone on beef and strong hog receipts. Prices range from light hogs 4.75 to 5.07, mixed packers 4.85 to 5.15, cattle 3.30 to 6.10, sheep and lambs 6.50 to 7.80, with totals on receipts and shipments noted.

Ray

Senate in the Path Having Fortified Herself with Reciprocity

Washington reports that Germany moves to renew a reciprocity treaty with the United States. Berlin seeks US concessions as Germany negotiates separate treaties with Austria France and Russia. Emperor William charges Baron Sternburg to pursue a deal to level US producers with European ones, but the Senate may block talks until it signals support for reciprocity.

Washington Berlin Associated Press Foreign Office United States Bown of Trade of Austria France Russia Germany Eemperor William Baron Sternburg Europe United States Senate Senate

Foreign trade in farm and forest products report

The Agriculture Department reports on 1904 foreign trade in farm and forest products. Export balance favored by farm products since 1900, with commodity totals for 1904 and comparisons to prior years. Forest exports rose, while grain and meat exports declined. imports rose in sugar, fibers, leather, and lumber.

Washington Department of Agriculture Isus

Paget named receiver of Bank of Cumberland Gap

Middlesboro Kentucky March 4 Charles I Paget appointed receiver of the Bank of Cumberland Gap Tennessee which has closed its doors with liabilities about forty thousand dollars and assets near the same amount.

Middlesboro, Ly Charles I’, Paget Bank of Cumberland Gap, Tenn

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