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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1905
Page
1
Reports from Kronstadt describe a mutiny by sailors who looted shops and fired on troops, with militia and loyal sailors rehabilitating control by night. The crisis, sparked Wednesday, left dozens dead and troops reinforced from St. Petersburg and Oranienbaum.
Thousands gathered along the Hudson as six British warships and about twelve US ships fired a twenty one gun salute for King Edward's 64th birthday. The flotilla stretched four miles, flags fluttering, ships in full dress, Royal George flag at fore and stars and stripes at main. Drake flagship carried the royal standard.
Rt Rev Thomas Frederick Davies D D LL D bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Michigan died at his Detroit home after a pneumonia battle He was 74 and led the diocese since 1889 after leaving St Peter's Church Philadelphia
Farmers gather in Pawnee Illinois as police join the search for George Benson a well known local resident who vanished suddenly from his farm three miles from town. Benson age 38 is described as wealthy and has lived in the area all his life with no clues to his whereabouts.
Attorney General Mayer reports recovery of ballot boxes from the North River used in Tuesday's mayoral election. Boxes holding nearly 100000 ballots choked streets near the board of elections. Hearst supporters obtained a court order to have the ballots accepted, then stored in city and Brooklyn warehouses under election-board orders. Mayor McClellan hires Alton B. Parker to represent him.
Seven people were injured when an electric car on the Sheridan branch of Pittsburg Railway jumped the track and toppled down a twenty foot embankment at Charlies street West End suburb. A woman passenger, the motorman, and the conductor were seriously injured but not fatally.
In Metropolis Tl on November 10 a heavy oak slab with nails was used by Frank Crossland in a fatal beating of his wife on a main street. The victim suffered head injuries and Crossland is jailed.
Eric von Kutzleben, described as an alleged German baron, was sentenced to life imprisonment for causing a Rock Island wreck at Homestead last spring just to see what would happen. Attorneys pled insanity but could not substantiate it.
The fortress garrison of Santa Cruz mutinied but surrendered to authorities. Rio Janeiro reports the city remains quiet and no revolution occurred. A lieutenant was killed and mutilated by the mutineers before surrender.
King Edward celebrated his fourth birthday anniversary at Sandringham with congregated telegraphs from around the world. The day featured the usual salutes and traditional celebrations across Britain and the colonies.
Paris November 10 The senate opened debate on a bill to separate church and state. Premier Rouvier warned that rejecting the bill would force the retirement of the cabinet.
Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks has advanced through Masonic degrees up to the thirty second at the Scottish Rite temple in Indianapolis. The event occurred on November 10 as he completed the higher rites within the order.
The article notes hundreds of American born Chinese children in the United States. It observes many marry or bring wives from China and dress mostly like their Chinese cousins while many wear American clothing. It also states these American Chinese children learn English readily and adopt popular American games.
St Louis reports New York Life ignores state order suspending its Missouri license. Attorneys seek federal injunction to bar enforcement while court reviews. Witnesses outline company expenses and policyholder stakes as executives discuss growth and past claims.
New York November 10. The Albany house testified before the insurance investigating committee that for years it was maintained by funds of the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
The forecast calls for fair skies in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin with variable winds. Southern Illinois Indiana may see showers while lower Michigan remains generally fair with fresh northwest winds. Iowa should stay fair though southeast portions may threaten, with variable winds.
Chicago markets show varied wheat corn and oats quotes with Dec wheat around 88 to 89 cents and May near 90. pork lard and short ribs reported with ranges for January to May. hogs and cattle receipts and price bands provided for the day, with hogs trading near 4.70 to 5.10 and cattle from 5.15 to 6.40 for choice steers.
The report covers live poultry, cattle, hogs, sheep and lamb prices at East Buffalo N Y with quotations from Dunning Stevens Livestock Merchants and market notes. Receipts include 30 cars of hogs and steady sheep and lamb prices with best lambs at 20 40 to 40 per head and yearlings around 6 dollars. Community sympathy statement from Terre Haute Manufacturers Association supports Roosevelt on Interstate Commerce Commission rate powers.
Andrew Van Poppelin of Hampton reports a landmark onion crop from forty acres. From half an acre he earned 115 in onion sets and from the forty he expects to net over 5000 this year, underscoring profitable farming in Michigan.
Richmond Va Nov 10 the story office and warehouse building of the Virginia Packing company near the city was totally destroyed by fire. Loss amount to 250000 with 156000 insured.
F Neighbors of New York has been selected by Secretary Root to serve as his confidential clerk. He previously worked in Root's New York law office as private secretary and confidential clerk.
Chicago market bulletin shows official receipts yesterday 24805 and shipments 3543 plus today 22000 left over 14000 expected. Hogs steady with light 470 to 8500, heavy 84 40 to 76, pigs 84 40 to 64, stockers and feeders 2 25 to 4 30. Cattle steady, sheep and lambs weak to 10 lower. Mixed packs 3 10 to 5 10. natives 83 50 to 85 90. western lambs 86 00 to 87 70.
British Premier Balfour and United States Ambassador Reid led a cordial banquet at the Guild Hall with Lord Mayor Morgan in London. The event emphasized optimistic talks on peace and arbitration among great powers, including praise for Russia’s reform movement and a large guest list of ministers and dignitaries.
The speech centers on helping the jobless and appealing to private donations. It covers foreign policy with emphasis on Russia, arbitration as a path to peace, and hopes questions of boundaries can be settled without war. The ambassador cites Britain and the U S as setting precedents in arbitration and improving cordial relations.
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