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Newspaper
Butler Weekly Times
Location
Butler, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
4
From Manila reports Russians in the Korean straits were surprised as two lines of Japanese torpedo boats closed in. Japanese ships rained 10 and 18 inch shells while torpedoes felled several Russian vessels. Togo’s capital ships encircled and devastated the fleet as Russians failed to mount an effective defense.
Clarence B. Young, who attempted to rob an express car two miles east of Bearmouth Montana on May 27 after dynamiting it, was sentenced in Deer Lodge district court to fifty years in the penitentiary following a guilty plea. The notice came from Phillipsburg Montana via Northern Pacific headquarters in St Paul Minnesota.
Secretary Hay and Mrs. Hay departed London at noon for Liverpool to board the Baltic for New York. A royal car accompanied the boat train and he was seen off by Ambassador Reid and Mrs. Reid Secretary Carter and Mrs. Carter, and a few personal friends.
In Paris Illinois on June 10 the Edgar County National Bank was blown up by dynamite in a probable robbery attempt. A jewelry shop and a shoe store adjoining were demolished. The vault was wrecked but the smaller sale with bank fonds remained intact. Bookkeeper Walter Juntgen suffered a broken arm from a flying wick. Bank officials say they will reopen tomorrow.
Thomas R. Senter lands in Memphis Missouri after serving three years in prison for forgery in Minnesota. Bankers testified he was at home when charged and convicted.
Memphis Mo June 10 Thomas R K Senter released from Minnesota State Prison at Stillwater after three years on a fake charge and welcomed by 1500 citizens led by the Memphis Band. He had been taken to Council Bluffs then Blue Earth for a forgery trial supported by witnesses in his county. The case stirred protests as he served ten years, was paroled, and later pardoned conditionally. A large procession cheered as he arrived, with his wife and son present.
Lawton Oklahoma June 12 Henry Frey United States marshal made the sixth arrest of alleged violators of Federal law in cutting timber from national forest reserve in the Wichita mountains W T Ro was arrested and placed under 500 bond to await action of the Federal grand jury Destruction of public timber in reservation has become great within the last few months
In Christiania on June 10, Norway announced the dissolution of the union with Sweden and that the king of Sweden no longer rules Norway. The Norwegian state council was empowered to govern, and an address urged cooperation to place a Bernadotte prince on the throne, though royal acceptance was uncertain.
In Rome on June 12 the Pope sent an autograph letter to the Emperor of Japan thanking him for granting liberty to Catholic missionaries and permitting them to enter Japanese territory and establish missions. The letter, via the Congregation of the Propaganda, will be delivered by Monsignor Alvarez to the island of Shikoku.
In demand medicine at Frank T. Clay's drug store promises relief for stomach and liver troubles. Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised as a blood and system cleanser, offered at 25 cents with a guarantee.
Submarine boat A-8 went down just outside the breakwater at Plymouth on June 12. Fourteen of the 18 crew were drowned after a series of three gas explosions, which are believed to have caused the loss. Survivors include Lieut Candy, commander, Sub-Lieut Murdoch, a petty officer, and a seaman. The crew were near the after hatch when the vessel sank with hatches open. This is the third submarine to go down off the English coast in a year, following the A-1 and A-5 incidents.
A fragmentary notice hints at stomach illness and the need for early care. A speaker recounts near collapse from indigestion, urging timely remedy before worsening. The text references medicine use and personal health concerns with unclear specifics.
Tokio dispatch reports the Orel heavily battered after engagement with heavy shells. Hull perforations, torn upper works, and a fire scarred decks reveal brutal damage. gun turrets damaged, armor mostly intact, crew endured a terrible ordeal before surrender.
Jacksonville Illinois June 12 The seventy fifth annual Illinois College commencement featured William J Bryan as speaker on the theme Man. He received the Doctor of Laws in recognition of his address along with Colonel Bryan and Reverend John Wright of St. Paul Minnesota. J L Wylder named financial agent and two new scholarships added one thousand dollars from Mr Bryan and another thousand from the Philo Bennett fund left to Mrs Bryan.
Officers of the Caronia report that after running aground on Flynn's knoll May 11, actress Ethel Barrymore found an elderly Sweden bound couple in steerage. Passengers raised 500 dollars for their voyage home amid the panic and rumor aboard.
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