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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1905
Page
1
Turmoil erupts in Lodz amid revolt rumors and near two days of fierce clashes. Reported casualties near a hundred killed and five times as many wounded as police and troops attempt to quell rioting, with women and children among victims and streets left in chaos.
Special to The Washington Post from Denver June 24 more than 10 couples granted divorce decrees in the past eleven months under Judge Henry V Johnson face questions as the Supreme Court ruled the Bush amendment invalid. Lawyers split on validity. if only one party was present decrees likely fail while both sides in court may have public policy support and allow decrees to stand. The dispute involves public policy, election legality, unpaid salaries, and cascading legal chaos with major sums at stake.
In Stockholm on June 24 radicals press for Sweden to back a Norway separation and demand guarantees before a bill to empower talks. They propose a $25 million emergency loan and troop mobilization if needed. The moderate party backs the government’s negotiation powers. In New York a Brooklyn mass meeting of 4000 Norwegians asks the U.S. to consider recognizing Norway as an independent state when Norway seeks recognition.
Detectives narrowing the Lake Shore wreck at Mentor link the switch opening to the man who killed Marlon Burlison last week. A fugitive described as a desperate dope fiend was seen near the scene and matches Burlison's killer. Coroner Siegelstein details say the switch had been open earlier and a water plug obscured the light, while officials defend the engineer's sighting.
Harvard Alumni Association chairman Bishop William Lawrence reports over 2.1 million raised toward a 2.5 million endowment with expectations of reaching the goal. He cites ongoing alumni gifts and overseas appeals. a promised gift may be announced at commencement, rumored but strong. Separately, Frank P McCannyon committed suicide after a fatal shooting incident amid a domestic quarrel in Chicago.
Paris in a war fever as France studies Morocco notes. Officials say danger is unlikely though public fear and military clubs show France and Germany near crisis. Army readiness awaits any emergency with 530,000 peacetime troops and rapid mobilization potential. Diplomatic talks continue with Germany and France seeking a conference solution.
Official circles monitor whether concessions to France are made before the conference. Public opinion in France grows more chauvinistic toward Germany as nationalist forces wane. Anxiety remains that opposition leaders may stir passions again and overwhelm republican leaders.
In O Brien County proceedings have begun to revoke 12 000 acres from old Sioux City and St Paul Railroad land grants. Owners who have farmed for 15 to 20 years face loss of homes and improvements unless patents purchased from the railroad are revoked within sixty days. Separate item notes Houston Texas railroad plans to sell a vast Northwest Texas tract over 900 000 acres south of the Oklahoma line, linked to Rock Island’s Hi Paso line.
Eight month old Vonne Davis was killed by a bulldog owned by her father while playing with a ball. A neighbor beat the dog with an iron bar and fired eight bullets, but the dog clung to the child. The animal was pried apart from the body, and the girl died within ten minutes.
Redbank New Jersey June 44 a blaze leveled the Redbank Opera House from defective insulated wire. Watchman Connors who raised the alarm may have perished. Ten men were injured as walls collapsed. The Boston Opera Company troupe lost costumes and props valued at ten thousand dollars and the building contents about twenty five thousand dollars.
The Chicago teamsters joint council submitted to the rank and file the latest employer peace terms. Key clauses seek exclusion of express drivers from settlement, continued police and armed guards on wagons after a settlement, and the right to wear a union button concealed. Locals will hold referendums next week to decide whether to continue the strike.
The Washington Post reports restitution moves by Henry Alexander for $40,700.54 and another $26,032 with interest, with Attorney General Mayer and Chairman Morton preparing to press civil and criminal actions to recover diverted funds. James O Hyde denies a $6,000,000 settlement, claims no such arrangement existed, and calls inquiries into safe-deposit leases misdirected. Morton vows relentless pursuit of faithless officers and directors as Mayer and Jerome coordinate parallel suits.
James W Alexander lies gravely ill in New York at his daughter's home on East Sixty Fifth Street. Doctors advise against moving him to his Adirondack summer house, and his resignation from the Equitable board has been kept from him along with report details from the state Insurance Superintendent.
Index page summary lists wars, diplomacy, social notes, and editorials across four parts. Highlights include Warsaw riots, Europe's war spirit, canal board issues, and various cultural items, with sports, finance, and world affairs interwoven.
Ardmore Oklahoma Territory June 24 four indictments by a special grand jury expanding an investigation into alleged Chickasaw Nation frauds. Defendants charged with conspiring to defraud the Chickasaw Nation United States and two banks in Kansas City and Joplin Missouri. Prominent figures include Gov D H Johnston former Gov Palmer Moseley and educators Hinshaw White.
Aggie Myers, found guilty of first degree murder in Liberty Missouri, was denied a new trial and sentenced to be hanged on August 11. Her co defendant Frank Hottman aided her in killing Clarence Myers, a printer, at their Kansas City home in May. An appeal to the State Supreme Court will stay the execution briefly and is expected to be filed soon. no bail is possible, with earliest review in November.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Baltimore and Ohio trains returning on weekend service with limited schedule details. Mentions Roy and Salinas, a June 1 date, and a Regatta event. Text is incomplete and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Cross examination of Senator Mitchell’s chief witness, former Judge A H Tanner, reveals Mitchell warned against involvement in department matters and against remuneration for services in Washington. Tanner says Mitchell had no direct knowledge of monthly remittances from the law firm, and disputes any understanding linking Kribs payments to Mitchell. Evidence shows limited awareness of client letters and bank book handling, with the trial pausing as clerks identify records and the judge advertises a Monday resumption.
Yale faculty proposes department consultative involvement in selecting honorary degrees. The corporation referred the matter to the university council which sent it to a council committee. The aim is broader departmental influence and fuller inquiry before awarding each honorary degree due to past complaints of insufficient scrutiny.
In Selma Alabama a locomotive boiler exploded near Ridersville killing engineer R P Moore and negro fireman Grant Peep les. Two unidentified injured negro riders were on the engine. The engine had recently left a logging camp on Sand Mountain after a prior inspection.
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