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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
2
A sweeping recap reports Polish factory riots with multiple deaths and dozens wounded in Lodz, a deadly strike clash near Skarzysko, and high level political turbulence in Russia Finland and beyond. Executions, indictments, mergers and wealth shifts touch US cities from Chicago to Muskegon as fire wrecks buildings and courts rule on major cases and corporate actions.
The Senate on the 10th heard the first witness in the impeachment proceedings against Judge Swayne of Florida marking the start of the trial. The House advanced private pension bills and debated a Panama Canal Zone government. The Esch Townsend freight-rate bill passed in the House by 326 to 17 after four days of debate. A joint session counted the electoral vote declaring Theodore Roosevelt president and Charles Fairbanks vice president. The Senate and House counted the votes on the 8th and a joint statehood bill was passed. The bill admits Oklahoma and Indian Territory as Oklahoma with New Mexico and Arizona excluded.
Gen Stoessel arrives at Aden on his way home from Port Arthur and declares surrender is imperative due to exhausted munitions and food. A Russian raid on the Japanese right at Taitse results in a bayonet assault with fifty Japanese killed. Oyama's forces are about 265,000 and Kuropatkin 50,000 more. Russia signals readiness for peace and no spring offensive. Admiral Togo raises flag on Mikasa at Kure.
In Chicago Join Flickenschild killed his wife with two shots and then killed himself. The woman was struck in the left breast during a quarrel. In Highland Falls New York Lefton Hero the celebrated collie owned by J P Morgan died at 15 years old. The dog had won many championships and was valued at $4 000.
The Kansas house passed by 65 to 49 a bill permitting women to vote for presidential electors. The long list of other items includes the Earl of Kenmare’s death in London at 80, and J E Lewis of Grand Forks N C missing with book shortages pegged at 35000 dollars.
The senate in executive session ratified arbitration treaties with eight European governments after two sessions. A president letter objected to replacing treaty with agreement. nine senators opposed the amendment. Supporters including Spooner and Lodge urged standardizing the term to treaty.
Severe cold and heavy snowfall sweep Oklahoma Nebraska Minnesota Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Texas and surrounding regions. Ice coats Oklahoma three to eight inches aiding crops but livestock and people suffer amid several deaths. Blizzards hit southern Colorado northern New Mexico with stock losses reported and carcasses seen along the Colorado and Southern line.
A Boston Globe excerpt contrasts Solomon and Nahum, noting the Ebokite foretold rapid wheels and racing chariots in streets as if they were torches and lightnings, implying ancient prophecy resonates with modern mobility.
Rail promo notes two through sleeper services from Chicago to Jacksonville with daylight segments and visits to St Augustine. The Dixie Flyer runs 7 00 P M to Jacksonville 8 40 A M, while the Chicago and Florida Limited departs 1 15 P M arriving Jacksonville 7 55 P M and St Augustine 9 25 P M. Both use the Battlefields Route via Nashville Chattanooga Atlanta with dining and observation cars. Contact Briard F Hill Northern Pass Agent for folders and literature.
The Wabash Line offers two daily connections from St. Louis to City of Mexico via Iron Mountain Railway and Laredo Route with Palace Sleeping Cars. Travel time under three days, depart 2 21 p.m. arrive 10 50 a.m. third morning or depart 6 20 p.m. arrive 7 30 p.m. third evening. Mexico noted as a winter resort and ticket agents provide full details.
Special excursions to Southwest on February 7 and 21 and March 7 and 21, 1905 via Kansas City Southern Railway to Port Arthur Beaumont Lake Charles Galveston Houston San Antonio and all other points on K C S Ry with 21 day limit and stopover privilege. For literature on The Land of Fulfillment and further information contact S G Warner G P and T A K C S Ry Kansas City Mo. A number of water wagon passengers are already using their transfers.
Old advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease claims relief for hot sweaty feet and related ailments. Sold by all druggists at 25 cents with a free trial offer. Includes address Allen 8S. Olmsted Le Roy New York and a humorous quotation from Puck about flattery.
An advertisement touts Pazo Ointment as a remedy for piles with a money back guarantee if not cured in 66 to 14 days. The copy includes endorsements and a few quoted lines from contemporaries, reflecting period advertising tone.
Mexico City reports improved sanitation and meat milk inspection have cut deaths to 16 439 in 1904, 688 fewer than 1903. The death rate fell to 41 per 1 000, down from 49 per 1 000 in earlier years.
Fire destroyed the eight story Schwaboher Hardware building at Jackson street and First avenue south in Seattle early Sunday morning. Loss estimated at 500000 dollars with insurance.
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