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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
6
The piece surveys a fictional account of Dalgety as a hamlet with 200 residents near a distant rail link. It notes limited qualified deaths, a new harpoon shell for rescues, and plans tied to the area amid railway congestion and broader imperial curiosities.
A fragment discusses gun salutes in the United States and England. It links a 21 gun salute to the age of majority and independence, mentions the 1776 gun as 147 7 6 21, and notes England’s seven gun royal salute with multiplies for each political division.
May 29 dispatches from Nagasaki and Taingtau detail a Japanese led naval engagement with Russia in the straits of Korea. Reports say a Russian battleship and several ships, including a repair vessel, may have been sunk or disabled. The full fleet participation remains uncertain and official confirmations vary by source.
Vallejo California May 29 In target practice in San Pablo bay Sunday Kemps tehorne Scott an apprentice on the torpedo boat Preble broke the American navy record with a six pound gun When the Preble moved at ten knots Scott struck the target at 1000 yards 19 times out of 21 shots
Gen Linevitch reports in a dispatch dated May 28 that there is no change in the positions of the armies in Manchuria. The update comes from St Petersburg, noting continued stalemate in the region.
In Baku on May 26 an assassination killed Prince Nakachidze, governor of Baku, who had met with the Russian consul about the Shah's arrival. His open carriage was struck by a bomb, wrecking it and killing four, including two Persians. Assailants fled. Separately in Topeka on May 25 railway commissioners announced a Kansas duties trip with plans for a later tour to Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota.
Chicago May 29 The Chicago Federation of Labor says a quick settlement is unlikely as the teamsters strike drags on for nearly two months. Delegates from affiliated unions meet to plan a July strike demonstration while express companies remain firm against concessions. Over 7000 police and sheriff deputies are on strike duty as employers warn further fighting could be deadly to the union.
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard the Cattle Raisers association of Texas argue against most southern railroads noting cattle freight rates to market are unjust and excessive. They claim Chicago terminal charges are discriminatory, feeding costs are inflated, rates rose 6 to 9 percent per hundred pounds since 1898, and current service is poorer than before.
Merion reports sighting three yachts racing across the Atlantic. Atlantic, Sunbeam, and Valhalla observed east of Sandy Hook with long east winds. conditions show two racers in fast clip while third signals with the others. Photographs of Mars canals reported from Bloomington. Orient track work advances from Guthrie toward the South Canadian River with 20 miles of track ready.
An anti military meeting in Paris on May 6 drew anarchists who passed a resolution urging the populace to boo King Alfonso during his visit. Disturbances broke up the gathering and several arrests were reported as police dispersed the crowd.
A private telegram received here states the Russian Viadivostok fleet has departed Viadivos stok and is moving in a southerly direction.
In a great naval battle in the Korea straits, Japan achieved a complete victory over Russia. Rojestvensky's fleet was shattered with two battleships and several cruisers sunk while two battleships and an armored coast defense ship were captured. Admiral Nebogatov was taken prisoner with 3,000 others as Japanese forces pursue remnants toward Vladivostok. Tokio reports no Japanese losses as Tsushima-like pursuit continues.
Paris reports the crushing defeat of the Russian fleet by Japan leaves Russia with no clear victory option. The Temps urges France to seek peace as Russia may seek terms, with Rosestvensky’s loss prompting renewed calls for negotiations. Roosevelt reportedly aims to aid peace talks in line with earlier promises.
The Atlantic passed the line south of the Lizard lighthouse at 9 18 p m after a gun from the German cruiser Proil fired. The stake boat arrived earlier with rockets from Lloyds station and foghorns at the lighthouse. The Atlantic aimed for Cowes via Southampton to set a new record.
May 30 dispatch says the exchange between Ambassador Count Cassini and President Roosevelt about Taft's potential visit to Japan and the Philippines was unofficial and devoid of political significance. Also Nebraska admitted by Big Nine. University of Nebraska to join conference track meet pending approval. Mrs Myers moved to Liberty Jail awaiting trial for husband’s murder, trial set for June 5.
President Samuel Spencer of Southern railway argues there is consensus on stopping character discrimination while recognizing justified discriminatory freight rates due to complex conditions. The piece cites the International Trade Congress and Walker D. Hines testimony supporting flexible yet fixed rates, potentially raising incentives to evade published rates.
Alexis Sergevitch Suvonin editor of the Novoe Vremya, age 70, is hailed as a top figure in Russian journalism. Capt George W Baird US Army retired is noted as a scientist writer and inventor with war laurels. Sir Robert Douglas showcases rare manuscripts in the British Museum King’s Library. Marion Crawford’s sister Mrs Hugh Fraser visits the United States, drawing attention to her literary renown.
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