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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
6
St Petersburg reports Admiral Nebogatoff linked with Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, seen as key to a joint squadron aiming for Vladivostok. Naval officers expect Togo to avoid open battle, favor torpedo strikes, while Rojestvensky and Nebogatoff may push toward Vladivostok, potentially forcing a land-sea investment with Oyama’s forces.
In London on May 4, reports identify warships sighted by the steamer Selangor in the Malacca Straits as Rear Admiral Nebogatoff’s division of Admiral Rosestvensky’s squadron. The sighting near Jugra raises questions if the Russian vessels are in territorial waters or seeking supplies from nearby land. Miller in New York faces trial over a $10,000 government bond stolen with a larger bank heist in 1878, denying handwriting on the endorsement and asserting the name is incorrect. A schoolboy’s essay imagines the equator as a ringed menagerie around the world.
Four Russian torpedo boat destroyers from Vladivostok appeared west of Hokkaido on Friday. They seized and burned a small sailing vessel, captured the captain, and fled northwest. Additional vessels were believed ready to diverge the Japanese fleet, though no further reports confirmed. A rescue steamer was forced to retreat amid heavy seas.
Pat Crowe the alleged kidnapper of Eddie Cudahy revisited the World Herald office with Thomas O'Brien, recounting his wanderings since leaving Omaha four years ago. He claimed Boer War service, a quiet Chicago life, and being offered immunity, while declining to confirm guilt. Reports say his whereabouts later vanished as police hunted him in Council Bluffs and across Omaha.
Reports from Singapore and Amoy in early May describe a Russian naval division seen near Jugrah between Penang and Singapore, including four battleships and cruisers, with typhoon damage to Pacific squadron. Paris reports Japanese ambassadors pressing to ensure neutral waters rights and late protests, noting Russian ships outside the three mile limit but signaling from shore. Admiral de Jonquieres travels from Saigon to enforce neutrality along the coast near St James amid suspected Russian supply activity.
May 6 reports center on the second Russian Pacific squadron lingering at Kamranh Bay and then drifting to other French ports. The public questions France’s assurances over the Kemrand Bay incident and calls for independent Japanese action. The crown prince visited Shokensha temple in the morning as vast crowds cheered and soldiers toured the grounds.
Joseph Chamberlain, in Birmingham, is ill with a severe chill and unable to attend the Queen's College reopening ceremony. Parliaments member Wweneser Parkes says the illness is temporary. Leave Child in Grave reports a Pittsburgh incident where Della Laugherty fell into a newly dug grave. she was later found in hysterical condition and sent home.
Madison May 8 The railroad rate commission bill, long fought over, was reported unanimously for passage to the senate. It provides a three member commission at 5000 dollars a year appointed by the governor and approved by the senate to readjust railroad rates on complaint, with court appeals and swift 20 day effect on decisions. The measure, if enacted, may influence Gov La Follette's decision on the U S Senate, with rebates forbidden and published schedules required. The bill also preserves group zone and commodity rates open to all, while penalties range from 100 to 10000 dollars for violations. The senate also killed the Noble patent medicine bill, which would label ingredients of alcoholic or narcotic remedies, a move opposed by publishers.
Attorneys for ex-Banker Frank G. Bigelow say a complete assets and liabilities schedule will never be produced as new items arrive daily in the bankruptcy matter. The preliminary exam of Henry G. Gall, former assistant cashier of the First National Bank, was continued for ten days with a $15,000 bill set pending the examination.
Richmond Ind May 8 Wayne county grand jury indicted John Knapp for the murder of Leonard Veister marshal of Hagerstown Coroner Marks verdict holds Knapp responsible for the officer s death Witnesses testified Knapp was seen near the scene and held a heavy crowbar the weapon used to kill Veister Knapp denies the assault charge
In Detroit a large crowd pressed to glimpse the body of Bert Miller as authorities probe his death. Sheriff Shean says he has enough evidence to hold Milo Keep for the killing.
Kansas City May 8 George E Leyden confessed he was formerly cashier for the Wolverine Lumber company of Grand Rapids Michigan and that he conspired with another and robbed the company of 2100 dollars.
Miss Frances Newlands daughter of Senator Newlands wed Lieut Leopold von Bredow of the German cuirassier guards in a Saturday ceremony in Washington. The couple's union links an American political family with a German military officer amid postwar ties.
Postoffice in Viborg South Dakota was raided by cracksmen on May 8. They secured about $2,500 in stamps cash and notes before fleeing.
A collage of old jokes and anecdotes features a stork visit to a baby, a flippant duke's rebuke, a court tale about a stubborn neighbor, and Rough Riders in Washington. It includes a Kentish farmer's greasy hands and a child’s prayer for rain ending in a storm, with players and judges as colorful witnesses.
Florence Capen of Oakley Michigan recalls a recent interview about severe back and hip pain from kidney trouble. She details constant suffering, loss of appetite, and inability to rise from a chair, then credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with a night of rest and renewed strength, claiming the remedy cured her kidney issues.
Fragmentary advertisement mentions Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup for children teeth and relief, claims about easing pain, and miscellaneous vague claims and prices. The readable text is limited and lacks coherent context or dates.
A popular company promotes fair settlement practices and invites readers to drop a postal card to Des Moines for a useful pocket memorandum book. The note adds that Sweden and Norway lead in literacy among grown men, with Bavaria close behind.
A collection of witticisms on society life and gender roles. Observations about time standards in Kansas oil trains, weather talk, fireproof buildings, lunch habits, socks, and courting norms. Includes humorous lines about jealousy, mustaches, and quiet spouses.
A collection of quips about women and society noting that a smile suits all seasons and light reveals truth in a woman's eyes. It contrasts women's reputations with men's friendships and hints at the aspiration for newspaper fame through patent medicine testimonials.
A collage of 1905 travel offers from Grand Trunk Railway includes excursions from Chicago to Asbury Park Dallimore Buffalo Niagara Park Philadelphia Toronto and more with varied go dates and prices. Also notes on Defiance Cold Water Starch claims for laundry use and a brief moral line about distinguishing ego from faith in God.
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