Russians Fight Japanese in Korea Strait Naval Battle
Reports from Tokia Nagasaki and Tsingtau detail a running clash in the straits of Korea. Russian fleet dispersed after losses including two battleships and several cruisers while Japanese forces claim victory though exact outcomes remain unconfirmed.
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Washington
Rojestvensky
Straits of Korea
Nagasaki
State Department
Korean Strait
Strait of Korea
Orel
Borodino
Tsingtau
Shantung Peninsula
Oki
Sea of Japan
Japan
Russian Warships Sunk Unknown American Merchant Ship
Washington reports confirmation from Shanghai that Russian warships sunk an unknown American merchant vessel off the Chinese coast. The notice states no details on the vessel or casualties.
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Washington
Shanghai
Unknown American steamer sunk off Formosa reported by navy
Tokio reports the name and destination of the American steamer sunk off Formosa around May 21 by Vice Admiral Rojestvensky are not yet known here The sinking of the vessel is to be clarified when the crew reaches Japan and details are released.
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Tokio
Rojestvensky
Formosa
Japan
Washington Delays Comment on Sinking Report
In absence of official information officials in Washington decline to discuss any international aspects of the reported sinking of an American steamer by Vice Admiral Rozestvensky authorities offer no public statements.
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Washington
Rosestvensky
Assassination of Baku Governor in Bomb Attack
In Baku on May 25 Prince Nakachidza the governor was killed when a bomb exploded near his carriage. A lieutenant and a bystander died in the blast and the coachman is believed fatally wounded.
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Baku
Caucasia
Prince Nakachidza
Land Forces Resting on Arms in Manchuria
General Linevitch reports no change in army positions in Manchuria in a May 28 dispatch from St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Linevitch
Manchuria
Reinforcements on the Way Reported from Tsingtau
A private telegram dated May 27 reports the Russian Vladivostok fleet has departed Vladivostok and is moving southward, signaling possible reinforcements arriving at the theater.
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Tsingtau
Chicago Teamsters Strike Deepens With July 5 Parade
Chicago labor leaders say a settlement is unlikely soon as the Chicago Federation of Labor plans a July 5 strike demonstration. Three delegates from each affiliated union attended the meeting led by President Dold while express companies remain firm against concessions. Over 7,000 police and deputy sheriffs stand ready as employers warn the strike could become a personal crisis for the teamsters if the fight continues.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Chicago Federation of Labor
Dold
Ita
Express
Teamsters’ Union
They Backed Down Over City Gas Works Lease
After a five day contest led by Insurance Commissioner Israel W. Durham the Republican organization was forced to abandon its bid to extend the city gas works lease to United Gas Improvement for seventy five years. Thomas Dolan president of the company sent letters to city council leaders withdrawing the offer to advance the city twenty five million dollars. An injunction against the mayor's new directors will be argued before Judge Robert Ralston in common pleas court Wednesday to decide if the injunction should be made permanent.
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Philadelphia
Republican “Organization
Israel W. Durham
United Gas Improvement Company
Thomas Dolan
Robert Ralston
Common Pleas Court
Zeigler Promoter of Arctic Ventures Dies in Connecticut
William Zeigler promoter of Arctic explorations dies at his Norton Connecticut country home after injuries from a runaway accident last October. He had been an invalid since the crash and will have a funeral Saturday. Medical efforts could only ease his suffering.
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New York
William Zeigler
Norton
Conn
Zeigler
Uneventful Ohio Republican Convention Ends Quietly
In Columbus on May 24 the Ohio Republican state convention proceeded with little drama. Uncontested renomination of most offices, aside from lieutenant governor, had been secured weeks earlier, keeping public interest low. Secretary of War Taft, serving as temporary chairman, arrived only that morning.
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Columbus
Ohio
Taft
Warner Escapes the Gallows
Louisville report says George B. Warner once of Logansport is insane and thus to be committed to an asylum. He was under death sentence for the murder of Pulaski Leeds, master mechanic of the Louisville and Nashville railway, and was to be hanged next Wednesday.
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Warner
Louisville
Schmid
George B. Warner
Logansport
Ind
Pulaski
Formal Demand for Taxes in Vigo County
Terre Haute Indiana May 24 William Clark treasurer of Vigo county has made formal demand upon Assistant Treasurer R B Thompson of the Vandalia Railway company for 26569541 sequestered taxes The statement was prepared on information furnished by J B Workman tax inquisitor under contract with Vigo county Mr Clark is preparing to levy on the personal property of the railway company in Vigo county for the amount.
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Terre Haute
Ind
William Clark
Vigo County
R. B. Thompson
Vandalia Railway Company
J. B. Workman
Mr. Clark
No Step Toward Peace in Chicago Strike
Final rejection of union demands, especially those of the express drivers, has been officially announced by the employers. They demand practically unconditional surrender. Neither side has taken a step toward peace and each waits the other’s move while goods move across the city under police protection.
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Chicago
Four Killed at Crossing in Ohio Train Incident
Four people died when a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train struck a pair from Louisville Ohio and a woman and daughter from South Bend Indiana while out riding late last night in Canton Ohio. All were instantly killed.
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Canton
Qust Miller
Louisville
Howell
Anna
South Bend
Ind
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jand
Cumberland Presbyterian Union Vote Passed Quietly at Assembly
In Winona Indiana on May 23 the Cumberland Presbyterian church joined the general assembly with 144 yes to 39 no votes. The special committee urged continued talks to consolidate within legal limits and to report next year on civil rights and possible union with the Reformed church.
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Winona
Ind
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Committee On Co-Operation
Cumberland Church
General Assemblies
The
Reformed Church
Question of Church Union in Fort Worth Adjourns
The Southern Presbyterian general assembly adjourned at 11 last night without voting on federation with other Presbyterian branches. The convention is believed to be evenly split on the issue.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Southern Presbyterian General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Siberia
General Assembly
Southern Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Assembly Adopts Union With Northern Presbyterian Church
Fresno California May 24 by a majority of 27 the Cumberland general assembly adopted the majority report declaring for union with the Northern Presbyterian church.
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Fresno
Cal
Cumberland General Assembly
Northern Presbyterian Church
Machen Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Conspiracy Case
Washington reports former general superintendent August W. Machen was returned to Moundsville penitentiary after a two year term was imposed for conspiracy to defraud the government. The sentence follows his guilty plea on the joint indictment with W G Crawford of this city and George E Lorenz of Toledo Ohio.
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Washington
W. Machen
Free Delivery Service
Postoffice Department
Moundsville
W. Va
W. G. Crawford
George E. Lorenz
Toledo
Ohio
Woman Must Go to Gallows in Montpelier
The supreme court denied Mary Rogers petition for a new trial for the murder of her husband. The decision cites lack of new evidence to prove she was of unsound mind and unable to distinguish right from wrong at the time, leaving her to hang next Friday.
Druggist Bothwell Pulford Ends It By Shooting
Savanna Ill May 26 Druggist Bothwell Pulford named in connection with the Berry shooting died by his own hand as the investigation into ex Representative Daniel S Berry s mysterious assassination likely ends.
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Savanna
Ill
Bothwell Pulford
Daniel S. Berry
Berry
Market snapshot follows grain and livestock prices across cities
Indianapolis report lists Wheat No 2 red at 1.04 to 1.09 in two markets, Corn 52 to 54 cents, Oats 31 to 32 cents, and hay prices from 7 to 11 dollars. Cattle, hogs, sheep, and lambs shown in values across Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo with varied ranges.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
New York
East Buffalo
Brief Dispatches From Topeka Topeka And Beyond
ADJOURNED United Brethren conference in Topeka while Seventh Day Adventists meet in Washington. Roumania Turkey dispute settled. Six killed in Hocking Valley Ohio roundhouse explosion. Bosrock tunnel Austria fire damp blast kills seventeen. Jerome copper mine near Jerome Arizona caves in to 700 feet with no deaths. Ramos leader of Cavite ladrone gangs surrenders after prolonged resistance.
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United Brethren General Conference
Topeka
Kan
Seventh Day Adventists
Washington
Roumania
Turkey
Hocking Valley
Columbus
Ohio
Bosrock
Lingen
Austria
Clark
Great
Jerome
Arizona
Murderer Ivan Kaleieff Hanged in Moscow
Ivan Kaleieff who killed Grand Duke Sigius on February 17 in Moscow was hanged on Tuesday. The firing squad execution ends a high profile case that drew international attention.
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Ivan Kaleieff
Sigius
Moscow
Mary A. Livermore
Melrose
Mass
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Thebe Mississippi Bridge Opens Amid Local News
The new railroad bridge over the Mississippi at Thebes Illinois was formally opened today. A St Petersburg correspondent reports Linovitch demands Kuropatkin recall. Near Hartford Alabama lightning strikes kill two girls. a third is not expected to recover. Castro grants amnesty to exiled Venezuelans allowing return.
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Mississippi
Thebes
Ill
General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church
Washington, Ia
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Elkins
St. Petersburg
Linovitch
Kuropatkin
Ohio Democratic State Central Committee
Columbus
Hartford
Ala
Castro
Presbyterian assembly to meet next year in Des Moines
The general assembly voted to convene in Des Moines next year. The Brooklyn handicap race over a mile and a quarter, worth $20 000, was won by Athi with Ostrich and Graziallo following.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Des Moines
Brooklyn
Athi
Ostrich
Graziallo
Tish
Palm
Greenville
Leo Durvill
Frederick William
Rome
Pittsburg
George Brockie
Adam
Caucasus
St. Petersburg
Baron Rothschild Dies in Paris Baroque Era Banker
Baron Alphonse Rothschild head of a great banking house is dead in Paris. The report notes his prominence in finance and European affairs.
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Baron Alphonse Rothschild
Paris
Mount Vesuvius Opens Lava-Filled Vents Amid Eruption
A Rome conference on agriculture proceeds as Mount Vesuvius erupts with four new lava vents. In Lodz disturbances, soldiers fire on a synagogue crowd killing two. EB W Wilson former WV governor dies in Charleston. Nagasaki consul G B Harris, born 1843 Goshen, figures in Eastern war dispatches. US warships gather at Annapolis for Chesapeake maneuvers next month.
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Rome
West Virginia
EB. W. Wilson
Charleston
Mount Vesuvius
Lodz
G. B. Harris
Nagasaki
Goshen
United States
Army and Navy
Chesapeake Bay
Annapouis
Farmers Seek Rural Electric Service in Anderson
Indiana state news notes a proposal from farmers northeast of Anderson to connect their homes and barns to the municipal electric light plant. Mayor Forkner and the council favor the plan, citing surplus power and low wire costs if farmers supply poles, enabling rural electric lighting and small motors for farm work.
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Anderson
Ind
Forkner
Sutherlin Wife Murder Case: Plea in Abatement Sustained
Judge Utz sustains defense plea in abatement and quashes indictment in Sutherlin wife murder case. Prosecutor McIntyre appeals to the supreme court, granted. Case to be resubmitted to next grand jury. without release conditions, Sutherlin may remain jailed through summer until October term.
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New Albany, Inc
Utz
Circuit Court
Sutherlin
McIntyre
Supreme Court
Masons Consider Indiana Widows and Orphans Home
In Indianapolis on May 24 the grand lodge of Indiana Masons likely to act on establishing a widows and orphans home. A temporary committee was formed to study the idea and will likely lead to a permanent panel to draft a plan for the next grand lodge meeting.
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Indianapolis
Masons’ Widows and Orphans
Indiana
Grand Lodge of Indiana Masons
Grand Lodge
Indiana Typhoid Death Rate Drops Over Five Years
Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state board of health reports a steady fall in Indiana typhoid fever deaths from 57.2 in 1900 to 38.1 in 1904 following statewide circulars and letters. He notes that broad outreach contributed to the decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Indiana
State high school oratorical contest in Noblesville
Noblesville Indiana May 29 The state high school oratorical contest was held in Noblesville Saturday night Miss Louise Schell Crawfordsville won first honors with Yankee Ships and Yankee Sailors William Powell Lebanon took second Norman Behr Noblesville third Mari am Epstein Frankfort fourth and Austin Corbin Union City fifth
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Noblesville
Ind
Louise Schell
Crawfordsville
William Powell
Lebanon
Norman Behr
Mariam Epstein
Frankfort
Austin Corbin
Union City
Taft Lesson Turns Tragic in Indiana Nursery
Washington Indiana May 23 Geraldine Evans four year old daughter of Bernie Evans sat her one year old brother on a hot cookstove after hearing her father talk of Taft sitting on the lid. The mother heard the scream and found the baby badly burned and said to die.
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Taft
Washington
Ind
Geraldine
Bernie Evans
Doctor McCain Missing. Wife Seeks Divorce in Waldron Case
Shelbyville Ind May 25 Dr Thos J McCain a Waldron physician and Democratic politician is missing since April 30 His wife Mrs Anna F McCain sues in circuit court for divorce alleging non support All his property is said to have been converted into cash before he left
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Shelbyville
Ind
Thos. J. McCain
Waldron
Anna F. McCain
Circuit Court
Wilson pleads insanity in Guthrie attempted murder case
Virgil Wilson, charged with attempting to murder and rob Silas Guthrie, a prominent farmer near Bedford Indiana, was arraigned in circuit court and entered a not guilty plea. Through his attorney he filed a special plea claiming he is of unsound mind. He was remanded to jail.
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Wilson
Bedford
Ind
Virgil Wilson
Silas Guthrie
Red Austin Sentenced for Swindle in Mishawaka Case
South Bend Indiana May 26 Patrick H Davis known as Red Austin alias Thomas Edward Clark was convicted of swindling Henry Crofot of Mishawaka out of 5000 dollars and sentenced to two to fourteen years in prison.
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South Bend
Ind
Patrick H. Davis
Red Austin
Thomas Edward Clark
Henry Crofcot
Mishawaka
Law Shuts Out Saloons in Terre Haute District
Terre Haute Indiana May 26 liquor interests face the cities and towns law allowing a city council to reserve a residence district from saloons. The council set aside about one fifth of the city with a single negative vote, and the ordinance bars liquor license possession as a defense in violations.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Canton State Bank Closes With Large Deposits Lost
Canton Ohio May 25 The Canton State bank with deposits over 600000 has closed its doors and cannot resume business. Directors blame heavy loans to W L Davis vice president and fraud by cashier Corwin B Bachtell without director consent. Over 400000 lent to Davis lacked adequate security.
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Canton
Canton State Bank
W. L. Davis
Corwin B. Bachtell
Davis
President Roosevelt to Visit Tuskegee Institute
At the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute annual meeting trustees elected former New York Mayor Seth Low and Birmingham Mayor W M Drennen to the board. The school’s thirty seven agricultural and trade divisions held their exercises. Booker T Washington announced Roosevelt will visit in October.
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Tuskegee
Ala
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Seth Low
New York
W. M. Drennen
Birmingham
Booker T. Washington
Roosevelt
Tuskegee Institute
Russell to Testify in Loomis Bowen Controversy
Washington May 23 Mr Bowen asked that William W Russell former minister to Colombia be called in the Loomis Bowen dispute The president postpones ruling until after Russell arrives and is examined Russell is en route from Bogota and may reach Washington in about two weeks Bowen may stay home until Russell reaches the country.
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Mr. Russell
Washington
Mr. Bowen
William W. Russell
Colombia
Bogota
No Convict Labor for Uncle Sam Prohibition Issued
The president issued an order prohibiting government work from using convict labor. The move responds to river and harbor improvements in Arkansas where a contractor sought to employ state convicts under contract with state authorities.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Arkansas
Brakeman Fatally Crushed By Freight Cars Near Greensburg
Birney Wolfe twenty one a Big Four brakeman from New Point Decatur county died after catching his foot in a locomotive switch frog at Valley Junction yards. A car section passed over his leg crushing it to the thigh and causing instant death.
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Greensburg
Ind
Birney Wolfe
Big Four
New Point
Decatur County
Valley Junction
Indictments Against Thugs Over Carriage Union Death
Chicago May 24. The grand jury indicted twelve men in connection with the death of Charles Carlstrom a carriage makers union member who died after a beating by thugs hired by union officials according to their account.
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Chicago
Charles Carlstrom
Carriage Makers’ Union
Secret Norwegian Frontier War Preparations Reported
Christiana May 27 A sensational story runs through the city claiming secret warlike preparations at key frontier positions in Norway as Sweden and Norway dispute consular representation.
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Christiana
Sweden
Norway
Consolidation Proposed for Two Farm Equipment Firms
South Bend Indiana May 27 The Bissell Chilled Plow Company and the Ohio Cultivator Company of Bellevue Ohio plan a consolidation. The local plant will be moved to the new merged entity in the future. Capital stock set at 400000 dollars. The Bissell plant has operated for twenty three years.
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South Bend
Ind
Bissell Chilled Plow Company
Ohio Cultivator Company
Bellevue, O
Bissell
Two Squirrels Proved Costly
New Castle Indiana May 26 John Gowdy a farmer was fined 40.45 for killing squirrels in violation of the law. He shot two squirrels to make broth for a very ill worker on his place.
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New Castle
Ind
John Gowdy
Man fatally shoots rooster during craps quarrel aboard steamer
Evansville Indiana May 29 Fred Clay thirty years old of Evansville fatally shot a rooster during a quarrel over a craps game on the steamer J B Richardson. The incident sparked a near panic but Clay was captured after an exciting chase.
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Evansville
Ind
Fred Clay
J. B. Richardson
Good Roads Movement Popular
Greensburg Indiana May 26 by a majority of 170 the proposition to build thirty one miles of gravel roads in Adams and Clinton townships has prevailed. Bids will be called for at once.
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Greensburg
Ind
Adams
Clinton Townships
Spanish Statesman Dying in Madrid
Madrid May 29 Don Francisco Silvela eminent statesman and former Spanish premier is dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Francisco Silvela
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