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Newspaper

Ashton Gazette

Location

Ashton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1905

Page

2

Ashton Gazette Publisher Names

The Ashton Gazette lists Ralph J. Dean as publisher in Ashton Illinois records.

Ralph J. Dean

Cowboy Saves Teacher From Desperate Bull Heroic Rescue Near Karling South Dakota

Jack Weston a cow puncher on the T. W. Bar ranch near Karling South Dakota sustained a broken collar bone and two broken ribs after subduing a furious bull to save Miss Mare Hilgers a Nebraska schoolteacher. Weston fought the bull until another rider shot the animal then he was taken to safety and Miss Hilgers nurses him while word spreads they may marry after his recovery.

Jack Weston T. W. Bar Ranch Karling Mare Hilgers Nebraska Weston Miss Hilgers

Wealthy Charity Worker Turns to San Francisco Aid Home

Mrs Marie DeWolf once valued at a million dollars and famed charity worker will enter the home she founded in 1868 for the San Francisco Ladies Relief and Protection Society. Widow of Captain S I DeWolf of the ill fated Brother Jonathan, she spent half her fortune on philanthropy and the rest was stolen by a trusted man.

Marie DeWolf San Francisco

Race Across the Ocean Eleven Yachts Compete for Kaiser's Cup

Eleven yachts from the United States England and Germany sail from Sandy Hook toward England in a 3000 mile ocean race for a 5000 gold cup donated by Emperor William. The event tests design seamanship and sailing skill more than any recent competition and may end with an American triumph or victory by England or Germany.

Atlantic Ocean Germany England United States Sandy Hook New Jersey William Atlantic Europe America

Boers Trek to German East Africa from Transvaal

More than 1,000 Boers will move from the Transvaal to German East Africa in May to take up farms inland from the Indian Ocean. The exodus follows a British move to draft a Transvaal constitution for burghers to vote in the Volksraad.

Transvaal German East Africa South African Republic Volksraad Indian Ocean Tanga Great High Plain

Telegraphic Brevities From the Era

robbers blew Todd and Boesch store in Alexandria Kentucky stealing cash and merchandise valued at about two thousand dollars while the safe was wrecked. Hyde estate trustees refuse resignation of James W Alexander and threaten suit for breach of trust. Ottawa first test vote on Northwest autonomy bill favors government which backs separate Catholic schools in territory. Thomas M Fields Washington attorney found guilty of embezzling nearly sixteen thousand dollars from the Washington Beneficial Endowment Association. American Bankers Association to meet in Washington for next annual convention in October. Two stowaways leaped from Italian miner Citta di Napoli in New York. ship faces possible one thousand dollar fine. George W Lyon longtime port of New York official and Philippine court judge dies in Saybrook Connecticut.

Todd & Boesch Alexandria Hyde James W. Alexander House of Commons Ottawa Ont Thomas M. Fields Washington, D. C Washington Beneficial Endowment Association American Bankers’ Association New York Washington Association George W. Lyon Harrison Philippines Saybrook Conn

Russia's Last Eastern Stronghold Vladivostok Besieged

Vladivostok, Russia's remaining far eastern fortress, is described as a stronghold on the Sea of Japan peninsula. Reports note extended land defenses, vast stockpiles of food and munitions, coal reserves, a seven mile mined harbor, and electrical mine links three miles out. Submarine arrivals are reported with at least four believed present.

Vladivostok Russia Far East Sea of Japan Ussuri Bay Amur Bay

Progress of the War: Russia and Japan poised for decisive clash

The article tracks Rojestvensky's fleet at sea with transports near Saigon and the growing land push by Oyama toward Kirin and Harbin. It notes possible naval routes, growing Japanese reinforcements, and the high stakes as Russia and Japan prepare for critical battles likely within weeks.

Rojestyensky Mukden Far East Rojestvensky Indo-China Saigon Togo Vladivostok Formosa Luzon Pacific Bashee Channel China Coast Port Arthur Retvizan Poltava Peresviet Pobieda Bayan Pallada Russia Oyama Kirin Harbin Tsitsibar Japan Linovitch Linoviteh

Silk Industry Grows In Argentina With Mulberry Planting

Over the past two years about 5,000,000 mulberry trees have been planted in Argentina and the country now has roughly 10,000,000 trees. The development signals silk production as an emerging important product for Argentina.

Argentina

The Deadly American Automobile Crisis

Since January 1, sixty two people have died and seven hundred ninety three injured in automobile accidents in and around New York. Similar deadly totals occur nationwide. The piece compares this to other cities and warns about risks and dangers of cars.

New York Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg India

Emperor in Danger of Abduction Reported

Russia warns the United States of a Japanese plot to abduct the Korean Emperor and keep him in Tokyo to rule Korea as a Japanese possession. The plan allegedly includes a palace in Tokyo for the Emperor. The Japanese minister in Washington denies any plan to terminate the Emperor there.

Russia United States Korea Tokio Japan Washington

Center Is Moving East Population Shift Affects West Growth

Population experts say the center of the United States may have reversed its westward path and is moving eastward, with the 1900 location near Columbus Indiana cited. May June censuses in about a dozen states may clarify the trend as eastern growth, especially in New York and the Southeast, offsets West gains. Washington state growth offsets eastern gains. the 1890s to 1900s showed the last reversal was small. Since 1700 the center has advanced about 510 miles, a long historical drift. Two Philadelphia police squads kept back crowds seeking a Virgin Mary apparition at Thomas Morris’ house after an electric shock aided the event. Edward Gottschalk, who pleaded guilty to murder and robbery in Minnesota, faces execution on August 8.

Census Bureau United States The Republic Columbus Ind New York Atlantic Seaboard Washington Baltimore Isto Hirks and Morris Streets Philadelphia Thomas Morris

No Time Left

A Chicago News quip depicts a farmer passenger and a streetcar conversation about winter weather and hay prices interrupted by the farmer’s claim of courting a widow with $8,000, implying he has no time for snow or hay.

Chicago News

Back at Work Again by Cured Man in Buffalo

Crippled by kidney disease until unable to stand for hours at his trade, R McLean of 90 East Ferry St Buffalo says after six boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills he is completely cured and back at work. He endorses the product for kidney trouble and claims it cures Bright's Disease, the advanced stage.

Buffalo N. Y R. McLean East Ferry St Dodd Mr. McLean Bright

Sympathetic Views on Marriage and Fashion Profits

The passage contrasts sympathy for a woman's fate with praise of maternal devotion and medical remedies. It notes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a trusted laxative for sick children. It also argues that clothing retailers focus on women's wear for higher profits, shaping business shifts from menswear to womenswear.

Dr. Caldwell

Strictly Up to Date Inquiries Amid Regency Banter

A hostess asks a caller about a house being strictly up to date and Mrs. Malaprop humorously answers that the house contains modern conciliations with eccentric lights, rheumatic tubes, and a porcupine bathtub in a playful aside.

Told in Confidence Marriage Question Sparks Humble Admission

A bachelor girl asks if marriage changes a man and the newlywed confirms it. The husband jokes his wife’s bonnet request drained his remaining change, illustrating marital effect in light humor.

Great Change From Change in Food in Nervous Stomach Case

A Buffalo housewife credits a diet change with curing nervous stomach pain and brain fog. She tried cereals before finding relief with Grape-Nuts, claiming weight gain and renewed energy, then notes the product’s gentler effect on nerves and mental clarity.

Buffalo Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Adverse weather and Chicago strike affect trade tone

Despite strike troubles and poor weather, trade shows resilience with strong production, heavy distribution of goods, and improved state street commerce. Farm outlook remains optimistic with larger crops anticipated, while grain receipts and shipments compare variably to last year. Bank clearings rise 2.1 percent from the previous year.

Chicago

National Market Values by City and Commodity Ranges

Grain and livestock prices listed for major markets including Chicago Indianapolis Louisville and New York. Cattle hogs sheep and various grain bids show daily ranges with No 2 wheat corn oats rye and other staples quoted for each city.

Chicago Indianapolis Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo New York

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