Russians Lose All Battleships in Korea Strait Fight
Report from Washington and Tokio tallies Russian losses in the May 27 29 action. Six battleships sunk including Borodino and Alexander III while several cruisers and support ships were destroyed or captured. The battle produced about 2 000 prisoners and more than 1 000 others. The heaviest woman in Michigan is also noted in a separate item.
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Tokio
Prince Suvaroff
Imperator Alexander III
Borodino
Oslabia
Sissoi-Veliki
Navarin
Nakhhimoff
Dmitri Donskoi
Vladmir Monomach
Svietlana
Jemtchug
Oussakoff
Kamchatka
Orel
Imperator
Nicholas I
Apraxine
Seniavin
Biedovy
Almaz
Washington
Legation
Sasebo
Aprixine
Henyabin
Matsuru
Straits of Korea
Alexander III
Admir Nakhimoff
Vladimir Menomakh
Ouspakoff
Irtessina
Nicholai
Coast Defense
Seniavine
Togo
Okinoshima
Tsushima
Laincourt Rocks
Nicholas HU
Apaxine
Izumurud
Nakhimoff
Dmitri
Donskoi
Isvietlana
Usakoff
Irutshush
Vladiir Monomakh
Cornec
Dennison Defense Dictates Life Story Amid Pollock Robbery Case
Red Oak reports Dennison takes the stand detailing his life while denying involvement in the Pollack robbery and Shercliffe’s defense payments. Testimony includes claims of Shercliffe’s guilt from others and questions about expenses and local politics shaping the trial.
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Shercliffe
Pollock
Denni son Case Arguments Focus on Convict Testimony
Red Oak June 4 Senator J M Junkin closed his argument urging that a convict’s testimony should not prejudge Tom Dennison. He contrasted Dennison’s reputation with Shercliffe’s criminal life, questioned corroboration, and accused the Omaha Civic Federation of backing the prosecution. He blamed gambling, suggested Frank Bruce as the guilty party, and attacked the forgeries of two ledgers tied to the case.
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Red Oak
Dennison
M. P. Hooker
Shercliffe
Logan
Hooker
Charles Wetmore
Joe Shery
Omaha
J. M. Davis
Ed. Doyle
Hampton
Tom Dennison
Andrew Coulthard
Logan County
Charles O'Connor
Pollack
Millard Hotel
Joe Sherry
John Dennison
Tom
Robert Fleming
Cochran
Donahue
Ald
Ed. Evans
Fred Hoye
Smith
Kimball House
Davenport
Harrison County
Kimball Register
Frank Moores
J. M. Junkin
R. W. Reson
Frank Shercliffe
Peach
Junkin
Omaha Civic Federation
Fort Madison
Beeson
Two Stores Looted as Dynamite Blows Open Beall Bros and Chitty Safe
Bedford reports burglars used dynamite to blow Beall Bros and John Chitty safes Friday night. Cash taken only a dollar in change, several stock items scattered. Entry gained via back window at Beall’s and trap door to Chitty’s basement. Suspects seen but not located.
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Bedford
Beall Bros
John Chitty
Beall’s
Beali’s
Chitty’s
Pail of Pocket Knives Unearthed After Robbery
A pail full of pocket knives was unearthed near the river bank in Clinton on June 3, indicating the likely product of a robbery. Police investigate possible links to the crime and examine the items for clues.
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Clinton
Woman with umbrella attacks rival on Second Street
Mrs. Charles Hendricks of Rock Island struck Mrs. Sawyer of Muscatine on Second Street with an umbrella after finding them talking yesterday afternoon. The blows landed four or five times before authorities intervened and the attacker fainted.
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Clinton
Charles Hendricks
Rock Island
Sawyer
Muscatine
Hendricks
Second Street
To Think Well Is the Way to Act Slightly
The quote reflects Paley’s view that clear thinking guides measured action and prudent behavior. It emphasizes thought as a precursor to deliberate conduct rather than impulsive deeds. The saying nods to intellectual discipline shaping ethical choices.
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Paley
Folk Brings Missouri Governor to Des Moines Chautauqua
Governor Jos. W. Folk of Missouri will speak in Bedford Chariton and Des Moines this summer with excursions to Des Moines for July 4th. Admission is set at 25 cents, with Folk likely the highest paid 4th of July orator in the U.S. The Midland Chautauqua promotes eleven day season tickets for one dollar and features speakers and acts including Booker T. Washington William Jennings Bryan IyENaga and Sam Jones among others.
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Des Moines
Pranks Cost Lad's Life in Drowning Near Oskaloosa
Frank Stevens 14 drowned at Steddom's pond northeast of Oskaloosa after being lured by boys calling for help as a joke. He and two companions, none able to swim, were bathed in eight feet of water. The body remained underwater about two hours before discovery.
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Frank Stevens
Oskaloosa
James Stevens
Mahaska County
Steddom’s Pond
Stevens
Farmer Killed in Runaway Near Plymouth
John Hovel a wealthy farmer was thrown from his wagon this morning at Plymouth and killed instantly. His companion William Kruger was seriously hurt and may die. Hovel tried to drive a pair of young colts. The horses ran away breaking Hovel s neck. Kruger is in a hospital.
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Mason City
John Hovel
Plymouth
William Kruger
Hovel
Kruger
Stover Bound Over in Attempted Murder Case
Jacob Stover, of Towa City, was bound over to the grand jury after testifying against him for trying to murder Andrew Walters. He waived examination following the witness’s testimony and had previously threatened Constable Matthes with an army musket and bayonet during an arrest attempt.
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J. Stover
Towa City
Jacob Stover
Andrew Walters
Stover
Matthes
Allison Will Go Abroad for Sightseeing Trip
Dubuque reports Senator Allison plans to depart for Europe in about ten days for several weeks of sightseeing and recreation. He has been invited to attend the meeting of the interparliamentary union in Brussels.
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Allison
Dubuque
Europe
Interparliamentary Union
Brusselis
Conductor Suggests Transfer After Near Run to Morgue
A frightened man complains of danger as he is urged to chase a car past the morgue. The polite conductor proposes moving him to another car passing by the morgue to avoid further danger.
Nobody Wants the Child Left With a Nurse
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt shows Miss De Style scolding a timid woman who asks for alms because she has a small baby. The exchange centers on employment and charity, with the child as the focal point of the dilemma.
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Miss de Style
Philadelphia Bulletin
Glass snake dies after 237 day fast
A glass snake owned by E. V. Windsor of Barnet England died following a continuous fast of 237 days. The last feeding occurred on June 11 1904 when it ate a small frog. From then on it refused food though offered repeatedly. The corpse showed no signs of emaciation.
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E. V. Windsor
Barnet
England
Coffee Cup Barometer Predicts Weather Say New York Man
A New York restaurant man reports coffee bubbles from dissolving sugar can forecast weather. If bubbles stay centered, a bright day is likely. if they migrate to the edge and adhere, rain or cloudiness may follow within the next 24 hours.
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New York
Thought She Couldn't Live
Moravia New York June 5 Mr Benjamin Wilson credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with saving his wife from sugar diabetes and near death after four years of illness She reportedly weighed 130 pounds at her lowest and rose to 199 pounds after using the remedy Rheumatism and body bumps also disappeared according to the account in this local notice
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Moravia
N. Y
Benjamin Wilson
Dodd
It Is Human Nature to Despise the Smaller
A remark on human bias toward those smaller or different, noting the tendency to dislike and denigrate those perceived as lesser. The line suggests a critique of arrogance and social prejudice.
Confession First in Sweden Punishment System
In Sweden the guilty must confess before capital punishment. If the condemned insists on innocence despite overwhelming proof, prison discipline becomes extremely strict and severe until a confession is secured.
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Sweden
Sealskin Church Fell to Winter Ravages and Is Replaced
The Esimor posses built a remarkable sealskin church with forty skins stretched over a framework forming an eighteen by twelve tent where services were held each Sunday. A harsh winter caused dogs to dine on the skins leaving only the frame. The Baki mos later erected a dog proof tabernacle.
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Esimor
Bakimos
Ancient Redwood Buries A Lone Huckleberry Bush
In Brookdale California a storm toppled a 330 plus year old redwood. Ten feet from its crown and 165 feet above ground a two foot hole once housing a woodpecker nest contained a three stalk huckleberry bush two feet tall. Roots extended six feet into the tree and fed the plant and its fruiting growth.
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Brookdale
Cal
I Found My Health in Grape Nuts Food
A man recounts lifelong meat-heavy eating and kidney stomach troubles. After switching to Grape Nuts his heartburn indigestion back pain and nerves improved and he could work steadily through the day. He credits Postum and notes a book titled The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Con
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Russian Fleet At Manila Needs Repairs After Battle
Admiral Enquist seeks permission to repair the Aurora Oleg and Jemtding after heavy damage near Manila. Reports state crews suffered high casualties aboard Oleg and Jemtding while Aurora's captain Egerieff was killed. Tokyo reports Nebognatoff may not sign parole and Russian prisoners to be sent home.
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Shanghai
Kulling
Shawahban
Manila
Enquist
Aurora
Oleg
Jemtwing
Train
Ohio
Wisconsin
Oregon
Raleigh
Cincinnati
Corregidor Island
Jemthhug
Egerieff
Russia
Tokio
Nebognatoff
Nagasaki
Japan
Naval Board
Wright
Enquist Granted Permission for Manila Repairs
Rear Admiral Enquist and the French consul visited Governor General Wright in Manila. Enquist asked to stay while his ships are repaired, citing unseaworthy vessels and no word from his government. Wright allowed temporary berth behind the breakwater with ships to be moved Tuesday morning.
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Manila
Enquist
Train
Wright
Wrightt
World owes every man a chance to earn honest living
A concise statement expressing belief that society should provide equal opportunity for all men to pursue honest work and economic self sufficiency. It emphasizes fairness and access to livelihood without barriers.
Mrs Murphy Claims Cure From Dr Williams Pink Pills
Mrs Mary D. Murphy of Fort Wayne Indiana recounts seven years of stomach disorder weakness and nervous spells. After using three boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills her symptoms vanished and she recovered vigor. The pills claim to revitalize tissue and aid anemia digestion and circulation and are sold by druggists with free literature available from the Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
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Mary D. Murphy
Force Street
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Dr. Williams
Love at First Sight Sticks on Spur of Moment
A brief note suggests love at first sight can be a reaction to a spur of the moment impression, with emphasis on immediate attraction rather than long term judgment.
Laundering Delicate Muslins at Home
A household tip by Eleanor R. Parker on laundering delicate muslin dresses. Use warm Ivory Soap suds for washing, rinse, dip in rice water, and dry indoors to prevent color fading. Iron moderately to finish.
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Eleanor R. Parker
Wise man has wealth, fool never has enough
A proverb noting that true wealth satisfies a wise person while a fool remains driven by greed. It contrasts contentment with endless desire, implying character dictates financial fulfillment.
Excursion fares from Chicago via Grand Trunk Railway
City rail ads list multiple round trips from Chicago to Asbury Park Buffalo Detroit Niagara Falls Philadelphia Toronto with various return dates and prices. Special liberal limits and stopovers offered. Tickets at city offices at Clark Street and Jackson Boulevard.
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Chicago
Grand Trunk Railway System
Asbury Park
Buffalo
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Philadelphia
Toronto
City Ticket
New Clark St
Jackson Blvd
Cago
Defiance Water Starch Promises 16 Ounce Packages
An advertisement urges buyers to choose Defiance Starch for laundry, claiming each package contains 16 oz and does not stick to iron, unlike other starches. It accuses grocers of mispricing and stock tricks with 12 oz packages, and promotes chemical free content.
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Defiance
Beca
Bec
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