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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
5
The steamship Minnetella reports speaking with the American bark Apache, a belated entrant in the West Atlantic race for the German Epiperer’s cup, about four miles west of the Liza at seven o'clock in the morning.
New York report notes Peter Le Kimberly a prominent figure in United States and Canada mining circles died here. He was widely recognized as an authority on shipping and his wealth was estimated at ten million dollars.
A heavy electrical storm struck the residence of Bic Aleury at 3435 Jackson Street causing plaster to fall from walls and broken locking glass. Wires and telephone lines were knocked out, power and telegraph services were disrupted, and car traffic halted as panels and street readings spiked during the outage. The event, occurring shortly before 4 PM, caused estimated damages to the home and disrupted city utility services for hours.
Proud Russia rejects peace and yields to demands of Radigela the government confers on Governor General Trepetf the authority to wage open war on revolutionists as stormy demands press for action.
Reports from Tokio and St Petersburg describe Admiral Yamamoto and Rear Admiral Rojestvensky amid memorials and political moves. The text discusses suspending societies deemed pernicious, preserving order, and preparing a provisional body to shape eventual governance with data from the Bovlign commission.
In Wabash Indiana Sam Snyder, a brewery worker, shot Davis after an altercation at a wagon handout scene. Snyder pulled a revolver and wounded Davis in the left lung. Davis had not disclosed who fired first by late today. Snyder was arrested and released on bond. Davis’s identity remained unknown at the time.
Kerr Murray Cressler of Fort Wayne receives a degree at SheMeld Science School commencement. Also listed are nearby graduates including Mansfield Bardow of Indianapolis and others, with details jumbled in a New Haven report dated June 25.
June 4. The department announced the Manila fleet's departure to the president. Details describe ships seaworthy, but without coal and supplies. Damages expected. The text records a damaged, fragmentary report with uncertain phrasing.
Rear Admiral Enquist and staff called on Major General Corbin after a visit with Governor Wright. Corbin offered army hospitals, surgeons, and food for wounded Russian sailors. Admiral asked how many admirals were in the fight, replying four, tears filling the Russian officer’s eyes.
Indiana political observers report Ghadea W. Palebunts aims to control the Republican state committee with a Fairbanks faction and loyal lieutenants. Vice President Hemenway’s circle seeks influence as party reorganizations unfold, with conflicts over centralizing power and who leads the next state ticket. The piece traces shifts from Fairbanks to Hemenway, noting key Indiana figures and long-standing alliances shaping the contest.
June 4 report says a Russian torpedo boat towed to shore has drifted six days with 80 men aboard and only a day's water left. The vessel was damaged forward and crew transferred to a Russian transport interned at Woosuns.
Manila date June 4 reports Prince Potictnn among wounded Russians in hospital. Tear Admiral Enquise states the greatest damage to ships as Japanese guns fired at five mile range.
An OCR fragment describes an underground complex in Mexico City with clay utensils and Syantih coins dating from unknown periods. Walls show hieroglyphic signs and undecipherable dates, suggesting excavation near a street area with structures and possible multiple clans.
Architect M S Makurin from Wlug and Mulnivin traveled to Lafayette to supervise plans for rebuilding Connecticut’s exhibit at the St Louis World’s Fair. Alternate William Porter of Lafayette bought the grounds to rebuild in his town. Mrs Porter headed to Buffalo to gather materials for the Pan American exposition project. The department will cost about $15,000 and former Indiana House speaker Mr Murshoty is noted as a past vice president of the Indiana commission at the World’s Fair.
Dozens of Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley traction riders traveled Sunday to Indianapolis on a four car trip. The run left at a.m. and reached Indianapolis at 10 30 after about one hour fifty minutes, with returns scheduled later in the day.
Fugitives Hopkins and Ei Ghuesan tied to a bank raid as Darion, named receiver E G Lak, reports the Bank of Fowlerton opened after a Tuesday discovery. Keys and safe combination recovered, pennies totaling 15.62 found, and circulation notes totaling 1080 dollars traced to a Chicago letter. Hopkins remains at large with unknown whereabouts.
A severe thunderstorm Sunday struck three churches in Chicago and surrounding areas. The inferno damaged Oak Park and Sacramento Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church and other buildings, with total losses estimated at 200,009 dollars.
Industrial Association faces renewed criticism amid internal disputes and leadership questions. Members argue over governance and policy direction while external partners call for transparency and accountability.
A fragmented 19th century text rails against yellow journals and labor unions, warning of their power to disrupt industry and threaten liberty. The writer cites organized labor and “Yellow Journals” as dangerous forces, predicting violence, destruction of property, and social upheaval if their influence grows.
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