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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
8
Russia and Japan plan to appoint three plenipotentiaries each for the Washington peace conference. Nelidoff is set to chair the Russian mission and Ito may attend if health allows. A mid August convening is expected with a limited armistice to follow after formal notices.
Russia definitively accepts Washington as the meeting place for the Russian and Japanese plenipotentiaries after the emperor waives a reconsideration request. Count Lamsdorff informed Ambassador Meyer and the State Department, calling the choice a triumph for American diplomacy.
The Na shashisn in St. Petersburg calls for a formal accounting of funds raised to rebuild the Russian fleet. They condemn concealed abuses and say great names no longer guarantee proper use of money.
Moji Japan June 15 reports rain in Manchuria has begun the rainy season and knee deep mud on roads. Despite conditions, military operations are not hindered and glad tidings may come within a few days.
St Petersburg report notes Grand Duke Alexis the high admiral and Admiral Avellan head of the Russian admiralty department have resigned. The move involves close relatives of the emperor and the upper echelons of naval command.
Baltimore reports twenty three dead from Saturday night Western Maryland railroad wreck. All victims were railroad employees returning to homes in small towns along the line for Sunday.
In Cleveland on June 19 Frank Burns an employee was electrocuted while adjusting a dynamo at the Kinsman Ice Cream Company. Four hours later Nicholas Johns, another Kinsman worker, perished after being shocked while operating a separate electrical machine about 200 feet away.
Washington appoints an 11 member panel to report on methods of doing the public Gatmex in various bureaus and departments. The June 17 date is noted as the starting point for the study.
Havana flags from all nations hang at half mast for General Maximo Gomez who died Saturday night. His body lies in state at the palace as guards guard the hall and mourning continues. Congress votes 15000 for funeral and suspends public business for three days.
London reports that a blue book from the war office committee led by Lieutenant General Sir William Francis Butler confirms a major scandal in the South African war aftermath. It accuses officers of collusion with contractors who bought stores cheaply and sold them to the military for huge profits. Value involved estimated at 30 to 35 million dollars.
Theodoros Delyannis, Greece's premier, was stabbed at the chamber of deputies by professional gambler Gherkaris. He died three hours after the 5 p.m. attack as authorities arrested the assassin, who said the deed was revenge for Delyannis closures of gambling houses.
Gustav Margel, hunted for the murder of Mrs. Josephine Hilla, was surrounded at a coal mine near Maryville after fleeing since Monday. He drew two revolvers and threatened to shoot. a posse member shot him in the face. He survived, received medical care, and was jailed in Edwardsville.
Macedonian insurgent band eighty strong led by Tontcheff was wiped out by Turkish troops near Palanka after seven hours of battle on June 13. Turkish casualties were nine killed including two officers and eleven wounded.
Three Booth sisters Hallie Fanny and Annie Belle daughters of Dr Grant Booth drowned while bathing in the Ohio River near Crecelius Kentucky Annie Belle exhausted her sisters swam to her rescue and in her frenzy the elder drew both her sisters down
June 15. Count Zeppelin completes a successful trial of a new airship. The craft sails from Manzell on Lake Constance’s north shore to Romans Horn on the south shore in three hours.
Terre Haute Indiana June 16 Mark Mogan fourteen while diving in a pond west of the city struck a stone and was drowned he is the fifth Terre Haute boy drowned this season.
Secretary of State John Hay arrived in New York from Europe aboard the Baltic last night. He is in ill health but shows improvements, though not yet fully recovered.
Two unidentified men drowned after falling from a rowboat in Priesters Park Lake Belleville Illinois on a crowded Sunday June 19. The incident occurred before hundreds of onlookers near the park.
Ruffton Indiana reports a tragic death as Herbert Seuder, 21, is found hanged with a clothesline in an unclear fatal incident. Police investigate circumstances surrounding the death.
Paris reports a more definite turn in the Franco German Morocco issue as Berlin outlines an international conference scope while Rouvier seeks clarity on its object In London Britain pledges diplomatic support and readiness to join if the controversy is properly defined
Chicago June 19 report says both Employers' association and labor readers predict the two month teamsters strike will end before week’s end.
Indianapolis prepares for a national turnfest with about 3,000 Turner society delegates arriving by train and slated to encamp at the state fair grounds during the week of celebration and festivities.
Missouri Governor Folk and Attorney General Hadley direct St Louis County Sheriff Herper to arrest racetrack operators in violation of state law following a conference.
The head camp of the Woodmen Foresters gathers in Milwaukee for its annual session to review policies and approve resolutions. Delegates from the order's lodges participate in deliberations and leadership elections.
Prevailing prices listed for grain and live stock across leading markets in Indianapolis and Chicago with separate figures for horses hogs cattle sheep lambs and related grains. Highlights include Wheat No 2 red at Indianapolis 1 04 and Chicago 5444c Corn No 2 at Indianapolis 55c and Chicago 5444c Oats mostly 31 to 33c across markets. Livestock shows varied ranges with cattle 2 25 to 6 00 and hogs 4 00 to 5 80 across cities.
A large check forgery scheme centers in Marion Indiana where F S Davis of Standard Oil and First National Bank president Reasoner traced forged checks cashed by local merchants. Forgeries imitate Standard Oil signatures and blank checks issued by American Safety Paper Company with losses likely totaling thousands across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Kentucky oil fields.
In Lafayette Indiana on a Saturday night Harry Hatton shot and killed his niece after being refused marriage and wounded her father, then killed himself on his sister’s porch. The case notes long standing mental instability for Hatton and prior jail time.
May Hill, five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hill, died from head injuries after a blunt instrument attack during a burglary at their Shelbyville home. Authorities tighten the net on a neighborhood colored man as investigators push for an arrest within hours.
William Boardman a former saloon keeper now in quarries shot his wife in bed with a child in her arms before shooting himself. He died hours later. Mrs. Boardman, 30, mother of four aged two to seven, is the victim.
Henry Lerch aged twenty was electrocuted early yesterday in Fort Wayne Indiana when he touched a wet rope connected to an electric light during a thunderstorm. He was with friends and his body was carried home by his companions. Lerch was the managing clerk for his father’s grocery business.
A house at Indiana Harbor burned while occupants slept. Joseph Martinelli, 22, was cremated, and Rako Martinelli, 53, died from burns while attempting to rescue his son. The dwelling was a tar paper covered single story frame house.
William Meadows of Mdéntezuma, fishing near Clinton Indiana, discovers a pearl inside a opened mussel shell. The gem is valued at about $1,000 and adds a notable find to local angling news.
Clarence Horn of Milford Indiana a college student in South Bend drowned while bathing in the river. Local reports state the incident occurred today with authorities investigating cause and circumstances of the drowning.
Madison Indiana crowds gather for the state encampment parade reviewed by Governor Hanly with his staff. The adjutant general reports 403 posts in good standing and notes new posts at Boonville Dana West Fork Quincy Jeffersonville Lexington. Next encampment to be held in Lafayette.
Madison Indiana June 16 officers elected in the G. A. R. include department commander M. D. Tackett Greensburg and council of administration members for multiple districts. The W. R. C. named president Nettie E. Wink and other officers. The Ladies of the Grand Army elected president Sue R. Beal and two vice presidents.
In Middletown New York on June 15 an auto carrying Richard S Sayer his wife and two sons from Englewood New Jersey was struck by an Erie train near Ossh en The parents were killed instantly and the two boys were thrown clear and not expected to survive Their chauffeur saved his life by leaping from the vehicle Mr Sayer headed Hitler Engine company president was en route with his family to a summer camp at Warwarsing
Fraternal greetings were read from the Indiana G A R state encampment in Madison at the United Confederate Veterans meeting. The cheers were subdued and a delegate left the platform after remarking there is too much fraternizingari.
Great Britain gives a categorical refusal to the sultan’s invitation for an international conference on the Moroccan situation. The reply, received by the foreign office, underscores Britain’s loyalty to its agreement with France and its stance on the matter.
A skyrocket during a fireworks exhibition at Cayuga Indiana injured two young girls, Madaline Ashley aged nineteen and Madaline Adams aged two. The rocket struck Adams, fatally wounding her, and the stick penetrated Ashley’s brain causing instant death. Local authorities investigate the mishap during the horse fair.
A west bound Southern railway freight derailed at Georgetown twelve miles west of New Albany. Five cars left the track and Jesse Engleman twenty two of New Albany was so badly hurt authorities fear he will die.
A brief historical sketch in Nashna Shisa, a liberal paper from St. Petersburg dated June 15, omits mention of Rear Admiral Neba Orof yet highlights key events and figures in its review. The piece frames the era through political currents and notable personalities, offering a concise portrait of the period's climate.
In Bridgeport the Modern Woodmen picnic will draw locals to Corydon fair grounds on July 4. A Kentucky colored orchestra performed here last Saturday. Miss Mionie Fulner attended the Dailey Villier wedding at New Albany. Mary and Zoe Wright joined the Confederate reunion in Louisville. Ed Farnsley stalled horses on the riverbank due to sediment. County surveyor bids loom, fishermen watch for vandals, and Eds nearby attend Kinser funeral at Reho. Capt Bill Ford near Edwardsville played Embury team with a 9 to 10 score victory.
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