26 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1905
Page
1
Conflicting notices describe roijest yensky and togo with no definite location or status. Sources vary on their current positions and condition, leaving authorities with uncertain leads and no confirmed updates.
A Hong Kong report claims the Baltic fleet seized Hainan island causing Chinese officials to investigate. Other dispatches note Togo near Fusan Korea with major squadron and Kuropatkin to be replaced by Kaulbars as Manchurian front moves. Ko restvensky fleet reportedly sails toward Nebogatoff from Kaimranh bay.
Advices from Kamranh Bay report 20 Japanese warships entered the bay on April 23 evening. Two rice cargos were captured by Russian ships. Russian officers claim Admiral Rozestvensky plans to engage Admiral Togo and aims to defeat or sink the Japanese squadron. Faint sea firing noted at Kamranh Bay.
Admiralty circles expect no major clash between Russia and Japan for some time. They cite Togo’s tactics to wear down the Russian fleet with torpedo attacks and transport disruption. Razvedchik notes Vladivostok squadron could join Rosestvensky, with three cruisers reported concentrated and ice in Vladivostok.
A rumor claims Emperor Nicholas will issue a general amnesty for political and religious prisoners during Easter. Fears of bloodshed and mob violence rise as rumors spread of murder and pillage, with churches and the imperial family avoiding the Winter Palace service and moving to Tsarkoe-Selo for safety.
Four Russian cruisers sighted off the coast near Saigon. The claim that the crew of the protected cruiser Diana joined Admiral Rosestvensky's squadron is denied. Diana's commander is on parole reporting daily to the French commander while her machinery parts are aboard the Redoubtable.
A Saigon dispatch to the Petit Journal reports that nine ships of Vice Admiral Nebogatoff's second Pacific squadron passed Cape Rake, about 50 miles northeast of Saigon, on the night of April 25.
A jurist reports Nan faced a difficult day as the case on the murder of Caesar Young unfolds with the defendant claiming Caeser Young killed himself in a disputed verdict.
In New York on April 2 Nan Patterson’s trial for Caesar Young’s murder saw Coroner’s Physician O Hanlon recant his earlier opinion that Young died by his own action. The gun shown in court linked J Morgan Smith to the weapon, while Levy argued Smith could not have purchased it from Stein.
Sheriff Savage arrested a man at the Miles City stockyards who matched a Little Falls Minn. murder suspect description. The other fugitive, a mulatto about 5 feet 10 inches, remains at large with a $500 reward offered. both were briefly jailed on vagrancy charges before release.
Special Dispatch from Billings April 25 reports the fifth Chinese detainee in two days, Soo Hoo Box Sing, who confessed illegal entry. He landed first in Vancouver, lived in Canada two years, paid $210 to a smuggler, and was passed at St Albans Vermont on a government birth certificate. Yee Pong posted bond and will challenge deportation with a lawyer.
In Portland the hop growers gathered to form a secret pool to resist selling freely, seeking to maintain prices. A. C. Tier filed for injunction in state circuit court, with a temporary order issued. 10,000 bales represented. The group faces questions of potential contempt and restraint of trade under Oregon law.
In New York on April 25 a Supreme Court decree granted a divorce to Mrs May from her husband Fred T Titus. The final order was signed in court today.
Annapolis reports J. B. Olendorf of California has passed the mental examination for admission to the naval academy on April 25.
Seattle April 25 federal agents seized a package of Mexican State Lottery tickets in Tacoma under a search warrant by Judge Hanford. The tickets, consigned to T. L. Edwards of Tacoma, likely shipped by A. S. Elkins of San Francisco with shipper listed as A Lilly. Arrests may follow under interstate commerce law.
In Hempstead Texas April 25 a rangers' arrival to enforce local option sparked a deadly night. Three men dead including Congressman Pinckney and Capt Browne. John F Mills wounded as fighting erupted after Browne protested and arguments escalated following a April 20 dry vote and a petition to Governor for troops.
Five alarms sent for a major blaze on the east side destroying furniture dealers and cotton underwear manufacturers. Ground floor housed Van Norden Trust Co, a Hebrew loan society, and the Hebrew Charity association. Roof collapsed high into the sky. Loss about 200000 dollars. No casualties. Fire began after 5 pm from an unknown cause as workers left.
Attorney General Ga len advised Secretary of State Yoder he may refuse the Montana Gem Stone and Gold Mining and Milling company annual report because it is sworn by the resident agent and not attested by a majority or any directors. The agent must show clear authority to act for the board by duly passed directors resolution authenticated.
reports from Hau chou show an American missionary Latimer was attacked by locals on April 18. He escaped by fording a canal and hiding in a thicket. The assault appears unprovoked amid rising anti foreign sentiment noted in the region.
Judge Bellinger disposes the plea in abatement in Senator Mitchell's land fraud indictment. Heney's claim that Giustin was qualified to serve on the federal grand jury is upheld. citizenship may be proven by affidavits. The ruling clears obstacles to trial on the real issues and consolidates actions against Mitchell and co-defendants.
Bozeman reports the entomological department has enlarged its insect collection from Columbia gardens. The study group pins all specimens to prevent nuisance and will ship the expanded beetles and flies back to Butte tomorrow.
Glenwood Springs Colo April 25 President Roosevelts hunting party reported success far beyond expectations with three bears killed today and two yesterday one by the president and one by Dr Lambert P B Stewart of Colorado Springs arrived with Courier Chapman bringing the tale of the hunt The party is nearly snowbound at the camp and will not cross the divide Game is plentiful nearby
A historic wool sale reached about one million pounds in aggregate volume. Fleece prices averaged twenty three and a half cents per pound, marking a standout market event for growers and merchants.
Great Falls reports the largest Montana wool sale in years. J B Long sold about 1,000,000 pounds at 23.1 cents per pound with Buck wool included. F R Peters of Hallowell & Donald bought the clip. other Boston buyers bid lower. Sheep range in Cascade, Teton, Chouteau and Valley counties. many wethers will fleece over 10 pounds each, averaging at least eight pounds.
Lewistown April 25 The best posted men here expect wool sold in the Judith basin to bring at least four cents more than last season with higher advances for desirable clips. Contracts made and in prospect show a smaller market, mainly for less desirable wool, while A W Bower returns from Mexico with no urge to consign his clip, though Fergus county boasts top quality wool ready to fetch high prices.
Miles City April 25 Donaldson Bros sold 225000 pounds of wool to L R Hervey for Wilcox and Cordingley at 23 1/2 cents. J G Potter sold to Jeremiah Williams and Co 21 cents. C H Daly sold 35000 pounds to Luce and Manning at 22 cents. J H Daly sold 35000 pounds to the same at 21 1/4 cents.
S S Hobson sold 70 000 pounds of wool to Patterson for Jeremiah Williams Co Boston at 23 cents. Benjamin Hill sold 30 000 pounds to the same house at 23 cents.
A horse team frightened by an automobile driven by G J Bach dragged a hitching post and dashed along Main Street in Lewistown. At Power Mercantile a trio of Burke children was struck. Marion, 3, died before aid. The incident occurred at 4 PM after the team veered onto the sidewalk.
In Everett Washington on April 25 the security company on the bond of former City Treasurer George Holcomb paid the city treasurer Alexander Keay the full shortage of 11136.16.
In Turkish Arabia near Sanaa on March 30 Riza Pasha’s 6,000 troops clashed with Arab forces. Most Syrian reserves deserted after a sharp fight. The Turks reached Sanaa later with limited supplies. Zzett Pasha was killed and Arabs seized seven guns.
Milwaukee residents saw a swift reversal after a bank run on the First National and Milwaukee Trust, with a 30 to 90 day withdrawal rule, large cash visibility, and a reassure by the Milwaukee Clearing House, bank directors, and the chamber of commerce. Henry Goll remains missing while Frank J. Kipp confirms over two million dollars moved through the bank that day.
In St Petersburg on April 2 Emperor Nicholas, after an audience at Tsarkoe-Selo with the Kostroma nobility, instructed that a message be sent to the Kostroma nobility. The communication asserts the emperor’s unswerving will to convoke representatives of the people and praises the interior minister’s efforts to realize this promptly to calm fears of delays.
W E Evans a commercial traveler from New York aboard an eastbound Northern Pacific sleeper in Spokane lost a pocketbook on the train containing 3715 in certificates of deposit on a Kansas bank and cash. He reported the loss after failing to pay breakfast in Spokane and notified the railway company. the wallet has not been recovered.
The Michigan lower house today approved an anti trust bill unanimously, described as the most sweeping measure of its kind in the nation. The action occurred in Lansing, Michigan, on a day in April.
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