Awatts sea battle reports and naval maneuver rumors
Saint Petersburg April 24 Vice Admiral Rojestvensky maintains strategic silence as his squadron risks moving toward the north while the French neutrality dispute lingers. Naval circles call it a game of naval hide and seek amid talks of a coming sea battle with Togo and possible shifts in internal reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Admiralty
Japan
Far East
Nicholas
Togo
Imperial ‘Guards
Warships Off Corregidor as Kamimura Squadron Expected
Manila reports three warships off Corregidor believed to be Japanese. Kamimura and Togo fleets may assemble near Formosa on April 26. Japanese consular cipher notes Kamimura squadron expected today with limited Manila harbor access. Russian fleet departs Kamranh Bay amid cannonading and reports of dysentery among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togo
Manila
Corregidor Island
Nashishi
Kamimura
Formosa
Wright
London
Kamranh Bay
Rojestvensky
Hainan
Lienchau
Paris
Jonquiéres
Saigon
Rosestvensky
Captain O'Shea Dead in Brighton
London reports Captain Cantain O'Shea has died at Brighton. His divorced wife became Mrs. Charles Stewart Parnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantain O’shea
London
Captain O'Shea
Charles
Stewart Parnell
Brighton
Hempstead Mass Shooting Kills Three At Prohibition Meeting
At a Hempstead mass meeting aimed at urging Texas Governor to send rangers, J N Brown opened fire triggering a rapid shootout. Three men killed including Congressman John M Pinckney and Tom Pinckney. John Mills and Doc Tompkins among the wounded. Rolling Brown also injured. Governor notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hempstead
Tex
J. N. Brown
John M. Pinckney
Tom Pinckney
John Mills
Doc Tompkins
Congressman Pinckney
Rolling Brown
Mandate in Beavers Case Ordered by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court directed immediate issuance of the mandate in the Beavers case, returning the former official to Washington for trial on defrauding the government as head of the Post Office Department salary and allowances division. In Benson’s lands fraud case, the mandate was stayed for one week and a motion for a new trial noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
George W. Beavers
New York
Post Office Department
John A. Benson
President Roosevelt Resting After Easter Camp Quest
President Roosevelt and hunting party rested in a camp northwest of Newcastle after a quiet Easter Sunday. They declined church services and planned more hunting as bear tracks were seen nearby. A Denver board of trade committee will meet with Secretary Loeb in Denver on May 16 to discuss entertainment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Roosevelt
Newcastle
Denver Board of Trade
Loeb
Denver
Agitation for Municipal Gas in Chicago
A Chicago public meeting urged municipal ownership of gas works and street railways. Mayor Dunne and other leaders pushed the reformist effort and formed a committee to lobby Springfield against sidelining gas bills. If passed, Chicago would set gas prices and run streetcar properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dunne
Hstiat
Springfield
Preacher's Wife Hangs Self in Salina Area
Mrs. Harry Sawyer wife of a Methodist Episcopal preacher at Tescott ten miles south of Salina committed suicide by hanging herself. While her husband was at work in his study she placed a rope across the stairway banister tied to her neck and jumped. She had been married only a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangs
Salina
Kan
Harry ©. Sawyer
Tescott
Here
Judge RULES Montana county cannot tax Indian property on reservations
Helena April 25 Judge Hunt in the United States court declares the Missoula Indian tax case a county cannot tax Indians living on reservations The order to sell assessed Indian property becomes permanent This ruling saves about 100000 in state revenues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Hunt
United States
Missoula
Two Killed In Pistol Duel At Havilah
In Havilah California on April 25 Newton Walker and Dave Burton fought a pistol duel. Burton died instantly and a man named Bagsey was killed. Walker escaped and is hiding in the mountains. The Walker and Burton families have feuded for years and Dave Burton is the third family member to die violently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Cal
Havilah
Newton Walker
Dave Burton
Burton
Bagsey
Walker
Hurley Named General Manager of Santa Fe in Chicago
J E Hurley succeeds H A Mudge as general manager of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe. The appointment by J W Kendrick in Chicago takes effect May 1 as Mudge departs for the Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurley
Mudge
Topeka
Kan
J. EB. Hurley
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe
H. A. Mudge
Rock Island
Chicago
J. W. Kendrick
Santa Fe
Blizzard in the West Paralyzes Telegraph Links
Storm spans from Arizona to Montana with heavy rain and snow reaching Colorado. Telegraph communication to the Pacific coast is virtually shut down as the system persists after a day of rain and ongoing snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Pacific Coast
Arzona
Montana
Colorado
Senator Orville P Platt Dies After Illness at 78
United States Senator Orville Hitchcock Platt of Connecticut died at his summer home in Washington Connecticut from pneumonia caused by a ruptured lung abscess. He served 26 years in the Senate and held key committee posts, leaving a widow Mrs Platt and their son Judge James P Platt. Funeral planned at Congregational church in his native town with Rev Robert Carter officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Conn
United States
Orville Hitchcock Platt
Connecticut
Congregational Church
Robert Carter
Senator Platt
Platt
Swayne
National Capital
Senate
Senator Hawley
Mortford
General Hawley
Washington
Capitol
Congress
Famous Actor Joseph Jefferson Dies in Florida Home
Palm Beach Florida April 24 Joseph Jefferson eminent actor died at his home The Reefs Palm Beach at 6 15 last evening after a day of unconsciousness and a heroic struggle. He was born February 20 1829 in Philadelphia and rose to fame in Rip Van Winkle and Our American Cousin. He leaves a wife two sons Charles B Jefferson and Fran Jefferson a nurse and staff. The body will be taken to Buzzards Bay and reach New York on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
West Palm Beach
Fla
Joseph Jefferson
Palm Beach
Charles B
Fran
Jéfers
Mabel Bingham
R. B. Porter
Carl Kettler
Mr. Jefferson
Charles B. Jefferson
Hobe Sound
President Cleveland
Jefferson
Buzzard’s Bay
New York
Philadelphia
United States
Joseph
Laura Keene
Sothern
Asa Trenchard
Newman Noyes
Nicholas Nicalbey
Caleb Plummer
Dr. Pangloss
Rip van Winkle
Cape Cod
Yale
Harvard
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Andrew Nelson
In the District Court of Montana Beaverhead County, notice to creditors and all persons having claims against Andrew Nelson deceased to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator Isaran Cashmore at Dillon Montana. Dated April 18 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District of
Montana
Forth County
Beaverhead
Andrew Nelson
Norick
Dillon
Isaran Cashmore
Montana Court Summons for Divorce by Desertion and Non Support
The District Court of Beaverhead County Montana issues an alias summons to John D. Slawter in a divorce action with Josie A. V. Slawter. The complaint seeks a decree dissolving their marriage on grounds of desertion and failure to support for over a year. Plaintiff's attorney is C. W. Rosison. Judgment by default possible after 20 days. Dated April 7, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaverhead
Josie A. V. Slawter
John D. Slawter
F. A. Hazerpaxer
C. W. Rosison
Notable Names in Montana Grant Case Mentioned
Samuel Jaggere and Charles Chappel are listed with Patrick Connor and Benjamine Bond in a Montana Grant context. Missing details prevent full event framing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Jaggere
Grant
Montana
Charles Chappel
A Patrick Connor
Benjamine Bond
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Awatts Sea Battle
Ares
Texas
Connecticut Statesman
C. M. Eddy
Crown and Baivor
Ki ‘Seacrayry
Te, Dillon
Ed Montana
DE W. Y. Kingsbury
of la Be Ane
Washington Stree
TaLerdons
Attorney-At-Lawoffice
East Bannack St
RS. J. S. Mathes
State Bank
Dr. Poindexter
Beaverhead County
Pearl I. Smith
Asstractor
D* Maurice A. Walker
Marion Buirpine
South Washington Street
Telephone
James L. Jones
Bannack and
Washington Streets
Musigbrod Creek
Big Hole Basin
Nathan Hobson
Dillon, Mont
Roy Dinoney
Tribune
J. S. Virmillion
Calton
J. T. Williams
Dillon Bakery
Joe T. Oishi
Scott& Decker
Redrock
Hinkley Lodging House
Metropolitan Cafe
Mayfield & Banks
Idaho
Paul Brown
Matin Street
Over Crystal Saloon
Dillon, Montana
Oscar
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Frank Barbour
Maggie Jaggers
Bex
M. M
Frank’ A. Hazelbaker
Frank D. Mimacry
Register
Desert Land
Ottica
Charlie Wilson
F. A Ialakor
Dilton Motteoe
Stephen Davis
Grant Keniison Thome C. Meeker
Mas D . Bhank D.miraule
Helens
John Kenison
F. A. Hazelbaker
Eaid
William Kennison
Philip Thorpe
Delvar Henderson
Dell
Edgar Kennicon
Frank D. Miracle
William H. Conor
Praok
C. Pattareins
Dell Montana
Relecs
Ontana
Jackson D. Brander
Lima
Peter Paterson
Frane D. Mrnagle
U.S. Land Office
William N. V. Lenkersdorfer
William
Tash
D. BE
Henry Seifken
Polaris
James R. Abrams
Posris
Ferdinand Rabidhan Dillon
William H. Spearin Dilloe
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