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Newspaper
Wenatchee Daily World
Location
Wenatchee, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1905
Page
1
The Baltic war widens with insurgents believed to control up to 300000, aided by women and children. Thirty thousand government troops retreat or are confined to cities lacking provisions, while Russian officials and some German barons are imprisoned. A Livonian and Jewish committee governs the rebel region, controlling railways and telegraphs.
In San Francisco the fight ends after the 13th round when Robert Fitzsimmons collapses and is defeated by Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. Referee Graney awards the bout to O'Brien as Fitzsimmons falls ill in the final moments amid a crowded arena. O'Brien's performance featured slick movement despite crowd jeers. In Tokyo, Japan dissolves its combined fleet and Admiral Togo becomes naval command president. Marshal Oyama resumes head of general staff.
London December 21 report that 30 000 policy holders demand a thorough reorganization of the management and methods of the Mutual Life Insurance Company. They push for accountability and changes to governance and operations.
British policy holders present their urgent case to the New York headquarters. They threaten revolt if their demands fail, calling for President Peabody to resign and for an able and experienced replacement. They do not accuse his integrity, but say he lacks insurance expertise and cannot command foreign policy holders.
Judge Cutts dismissed the case against A. S. Holt charged with keeping the California wine room open on Sunday under ordinance 124. The defense argued the ordinance was invalid for criminal use and the complaint lacked essential facts. If no local ordinance stands, city action may shift to state law to address Sunday openings. Five other saloons Holt cited may face future complaints.
The Journal reports a Lang Kansas train wreck that killed people and caused about 5,000 in gold 9,000 in currency and jewelry to be destroyed in the express car as it caught fire. The money was en route from the National Bank of Commerce in Kansas City to Kansas bankers. One estimate valued stones and metals at 50,000 with most packages containing Christmas presents.
A massive fire at the foot of West Twenty third street on the Hudson destroyed half of the railroad terminal buildings. The blaze caused $559000 in losses as explosions and smoke swept the scene while ferries continued to unload passengers from New Jersey. Police from four stations helped control crowds and several railroad workers were burned with five men missing after crews gained control.
Baltimore dispatch notes Dr. William Osler publishing a new book asserting that death bed visions are false. He cites records of 590 deaths showing mostly no thought of the afterlife, with most dying in sleep and forgetting, comparing human death to that of beasts.
Colfax Washington December 21 Frank Behm proprietor and Raleigh Bailey bartender of the Mazeppa saloon were arrested for selling liquor to a 16 year old Wesley Cornelius who is under arrest for incorrigibility and destruction of property Cornelius will testify against the saloon men who pleaded not guilty The sheriff says additional charges include keeping the saloons open on Sunday and license removal possible The Daily Mail Shanghai correspondent reports disquieting interior news and recalls Anglican missionaries from Londhow Husichow and Hangchow to Shanghai Also notes violinist W Dwight McCaughey and local wood and coal yard ads.
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