Pirate Boat In Hiding Report On High Seas
A cryptic bulletin notes a pirate boat eluding pursuit with mentions of KNIAZ POTEMKINE roaming the high seas. Authorities urge vigilance as the vessel remains at large in remote waters.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1905
Page
1
A cryptic bulletin notes a pirate boat eluding pursuit with mentions of KNIAZ POTEMKINE roaming the high seas. Authorities urge vigilance as the vessel remains at large in remote waters.
Reports from Odessa describe martial law tightening after mutineers aboard the Kniaz Potemkine prompted sinking orders and arrests. 67 mutineers were imprisoned while 20,000 workers are employed to restore order as peasant disturbances devastate the harbor area and dockwork stalls.
Russian torpedo boat No 267 failed to force entry into Kustendji harbor as the Kniaz Potemkine crew refused to land unarmed and surrender vessels. The Romanian cruiser Elizabeth fired, the boat retreated, and a Kniaz Potemkine sailor reported only 10 tons of coal and two thirds of the crew backing the mutiny amid two days of near starvation.
Secretary Taft and a party of congressmen traveled through Ogden Utah en route to the Philippines. He said the trip aims to inform lawmakers about Philippine transportation and to settle issues with immigration policy regarding Chinese students and merchants. He called the Wallace affair a thing of the past.
Oyster Bay on July 3 reports negotiations aimed at peace in the far East have assumed a satisfactory form. The president hopes an armistice between Linevitch and Obama may be arranged within a few days.
Tokio reports repairs to the steamer Minnesota at Nagasaki may delay Baron Komura and his staff from departing for Washington before July 10 to take part in the Japan Russia peace negotiations. Premier Katsura will serve as foreign minister in Komura's absence.
Odessa reports centers on the mutinous Kniaz Potemkine and future Russian action. Authorities may allow the battleship to cruise freely in the Black Sea while a torpedo boat strike is considered as a possible sinking method to quell the mutiny.
The United States jury finds United States Senator John H Mitchell guilty of accepting pecuniary compensation for practicing before federal departments in Washington. The verdict was announced around 11 o clock as fireworks erupted outside the courthouse. The judge and officials were present as the foreman read the verdict.
In Seattle on July 3 E J Lewis an insurance agent described as a well known golf enthusiast was arrested as he boarded a steamer for Pound port. Police believe he is wanted in Wheaton Illinois under the name Williams for forgery and have had his description since last October. He admitted being the man but claimed no current warrant and was jailed.
Chicago reports KE J Lewis disappeared from Wheaton Illinois last October. Books show a $100000 shortage. He was a trusted society man and golf enthusiast beloved by creditors, businessmen, and farmers who trusted him with their money. He had lived in Wheaton over a decade with no prior irregularities.
Odessa reports show improved general conditions but citizens fear a probable anti Jewish uprising. Jews numbering about 175000 to 200000 are deeply hated and linked to recent bombings, with police finding large bomb collections in two wealthy Jews homes, inflaming public sentiment.
In London on July 3 at Wimbledon Miss May Sutton of Pasadena California defeated Miss A Morton 6-4 6-0 in the ladies championship semifinal. Sutton and Morton then won the open doubles 6-8 6-2 against Mrs Houselander and Mrs ONeill. In the gentlemen's doubles third round William A Larned and William J Clothier beat Eaves and Balgreen 2-6 6-2 6-2 6-2.
A lightning strike today completely destroyed the 14th century tower of St. Catherine's church in Dantzic Germany. The 35 bells from 1634 in the church chimes were melted in the fire.
Joseph Mandelkorn, a New York real estate dealer visiting St. Petersburg from Poland, reports a state of anarchy and powerless police. He cites the bund and revolutionary groups, tax defiance under death threat, and a 60 900 strong Warsaw procession with red flags and no police.
Cleveland July 3 guards escort casket of John Hay to Chamber of Commerce building for semi military display. Funeral simple per family wish with Roosevelt and cabinet honorary pallbearers arriving Wednesday. services at Wade Chapel then Lake View Cemetery.
A Topeka Kansas bank was closed amid an ongoing investigation. Officials cited a single cause linked to the closure action.
C J Devlin, leading coal magnate and major stockholder, falls ill as the First National Bank of Topeka closes under order from the comptroller. Hundreds line up for deposits while the Central National, Bank of Topeka, and Merchants National report runs. Officials insist Devlin is not accused of dishonesty though his vast holdings loom over the sector.
The emperor of Japan sent a condolence cable to the president on the death of Secretary Hay praising his services for peace and good relations among nations. The emperor asked Foreign Minister Takahira to convey a personal message to Mrs. Hay and to send a government wreath to Cleveland for the funeral. Hiroki will present the wreath as first secretary.
In Chicago on July 3 the Industrial union convention issued a preamble urging a general strike as the sole method to defend workers interests. It calls for an organization uniting all workers across industries so that a strike or lockout would halt work nationwide. Injury of one is the injury of all.
The Russian auxiliary cruiser Rion arrived at Aden with 618 aboard from the French ship Chodoc which was ashore off Cape Guardnoui at the east angle of Somaliland. Chodoc last touched Colombo before leaving June 19.
Detectives raided the Chicago offices of a wireless telegraph company after noon. The operation sent racing results to the boat City of Traverse in Lake Michigan. Manager William H. Ocker, and D. O'Brien and Edward Brandon were arrested and the apparatus removed.
Kansas City report notes coal mine operator C. J. Bie lin, prominent in Western mining circles, is identified among the region’s leading figures in the coal industry during a period of growth and labor activity.
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