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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1905
Page
5
Paris outlines terms of peace including an indemnity of 660000000. Both the Waring Nations talk cautiously awaiting the next move to France. Great joy and honor for America amid continued negotiations and tentative steps forward.
A dated despatch outlines peace terms from the Allies and Russia covering indemnity of 450 million, Japanese protectorate over Manchuria and Korea, cession of Port Arthur to Japan, forfeiture of interned warships, and twenty five year withdrawal of Russian ships from the Far East, plus occupation of Vladivostok if accepted.
President Roosevelt arrived at Pennsylvania Station with Mrs. Roosevelt after a two day adjournment at a woodsy home. Secretary Loeb greeted them, and Taft’s hang on the inquired. Officials doubt public peace notes when formal replies from Russia and Japan will be transmitted. The move will close this government’s preliminary peace negotiations.
June 11 Tokyo reports from headquarters of the Eleventh Manchurian armies that on June 9 morning Japanese forces drove the enemy from northern heights near Liangshu, Jehwan and Ancheng, and then occupied areas around Exbshihlipa ten miles northeast of Changin. Forces held positions near Shuifung Bitar and Tumgchitett ten miles north of Changinas, and ten miles northwest of Changin with the situation described as unchanged.
A man from Sandlayn, Illinois, died after failing to secure leave to attend his daughter’s First Communion in Indianapolis. Alexander Schramm, 35, formerly of Wibe City, had been employed as a long-distance timber worker and was survived by his invalid wife and three children aged 13, 5, and 8 months. He planned to join his daughter in Indianapolis for her religious milestone but could not obtain time off. his funeral was held at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Indianapolis, with burial in the local Catholic cemetery. He had been a resident of Indianapolis for several years and had not seen his family for an extended period. The bereaved family includes his wife and children, with the eldest daughter expected to receive confirmation next day.
E Schrmm formerly of Wayne was killed when a baggage car was thrown from a Big Pour railroad train as it rounded a curve near Greenwich Ohio. The body will be transported to Fort Wayne for burial.
In Elkhart Indiana rumors swirl over a possible sale of the city’s telephone system from the Central Union to the Bell interests. Citizens heard claims of a South Bend sale framing a larger Bell takeover, yet officials deny the report as a minority press campaign by Central Union to block independents. Locals note heavy investments already made by Central Union and question disruptive consequences for service and local control.
Chicago union leaders and team owners clash over a potential 800 driver strike. A referendum showed 155 members favor neutrality, three oppose enforcing orders, delaying any immediate settlement. A victory for peace raises prospects of mediation, though both sides show little willingness to concede.
St Petersburg dispatch June 12 reports an official naval battle between Russia and Japan. General Lineviten provides a voluminous briefing based on Burgslan ships and officers’ letters, detailing the first day’s actions and technical points.
Mr and Mrs Grant Boleo of Goshels with deputies arrange for a jubilee morning of the Modern Samaritans of Amertes to be held in Fort Wayne on June M. It aims as a red letter occasion for the order’s merits with many visitors expected. A special train from Scully Bend will bring attendees. A class of 10 candidates will be initiated.
An aged printer born in Philadelphia is reported dead in a brief note from India. The obituary mentions his status as the oldest printer in the country and notes his long career, with reference to his grande125torial family and awards. The fragmentary text indicates a home setting and a final tribute with pictures.
Crowds fill lineside and depots as the Pemas y Special, an 18 hour flyer from Chicago to Fort Wayne, runs ahead of schedule then slows at Crestline. Reporters note eager spectators, engineers preparing replacements, and a long list of the train’s staff and press observers from Chicago to Fort Wayne.
June 11 Kokomo Indiana reports a devastating blaze at the National Jin Glage company plant. Roy Harbert is missing and presumed dead after a collapse as firefighters battled the flames. The fire caused about 150000 in damage with 26000 stock lost. alarm spread by a horse rider due to phone lines being out.
Clara M. Hebs of Westville serves as talent president for the Woman's Relief Corps. The state convent is set for June 15 in Madison with the GA R encampment, events including a flag ceremony at Madison High School. A new Decisions Committee replaces resigners and will report June 13 at headquarters.
Sweden and Norway exchange dates as Stockholm reports Premier Ramstedt stating Sweden will oppose recognizing Norway’s independence. The premier believes the Riksdag will adopt the view, with no foreign power recognizing Norway against Swedish will. Carl von Festen, minister of education and ecclesiastical action, is reported dead.
Mr Sperry criticizes mayor Bergholl’s bid plan as unfit for local conditions. He questions a proposed franchise, urging bidders to offer fair prices and strong service while noting current rates distort competition. He supports keeping existing company if new rivals cannot improve the gas system.
Deaths of Fathers Koerdt and Duelugig trigger major shifts in the Fort Wayne diocese. Six new priests will be ordained next Saturday and assigned to vacant charges. promotion and reassignment follow. A. J. Kroeger of Tipton named to diocesan council, likely to become St. Peter's rector.
St Pauls congregation has voted in favor of adopting English as official church language amid debates on German, with parishes across the Missouri Synod showing growing support. Delegates instructed to vote on the plan at the June synod session as younger members favor English fluency.
Bishop Alerding will attend the golden jubilee celebration of the Academy of St. Marys of the Lake Notre Dame this week. He will officiate tomorrow at the memorial requiem mass for deceased alumnae and deliver the closing address at Thursday’s commencement. Mrs Falconia, the aftin apostolic delegate, will celebrate the alumnac tass to-morrow moris.
Mrs Paul Miller of Tent Street reported a night incident where her husband and children fled the home as doors and keys disappeared. A Saturday altercation near Gasset Saloon drew sheriffs Hartel and Tritet into a Centlivre brewery case, but nothing incriminating was found and arrests were not made. guest Mrs Elm Jones and Richmond resident Mr Webster Ward were mentioned.
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