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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
1
Odessa reports mutineers aboard the Kniaz Potemkin killed officers and threatened bombardment. All port work stopped as fires rage in harbor and ships burn. Kronstadt and St Petersburg authorities fear broader rebellion amid war mobilization and censorship.
Washington reports that the Russian battleship Kniaz Potemkin and a torpedo boat arrived yesterday evening. Officers allegedly murdered at sea and bodies thrown overboard, with threats to bomb the town if interfered with. The Black Sea fleet expected today, Potemkin armed with multiple large guns and a 63-man crew.
On June 28 in Odessa the red revolution flag flies from the Kniaz Potemkine, Russia’s foremost battleship. The captain and most officers have been murdered and cast overboard. the crew and a handful of supporters now control the vessel in the Black Sea harbor.
Grover Cleveland Morgan J. O'Brien and George Westinghouse led a board reshuffle at the Equitable Life Assurance Society. They accepted resignations of most directors and named nine stockholder representatives for immediate election, with James B. Forgan remaining in abeyance. The trustees urged policy-holders to cooperate, while James H. Hyde defended his father’s actions. Cleveland then departed to Buzzard's Bay for a two week fishing trip.
Chicago, June 28. The failure of the grain and stock brokerage firm Knight Donnelley and Co. has grown to giant proportions. Receiver Potter has not finished examination, but liabilities are estimated near 3 million dollars while assets may total about 2.5 million, though loans’ quality could lower that figure.
Clifton Jackson son of A B Jackson of 524 West Main street fell fifteen feet from a cave in his father's barn playground into the sidewalk. He sprained both arms and dislocated one wrist. Dr Stutz dressed the injuries which are not dangerous.
June 28 report from Dess convention in Chong Tennessee describes wrangling over appointing standing committees and a challenge to chair-led actions. Daniel De Leon and Chicago socialists clash over a motion tied to the socialist labor party’s leadership and democratic process.
Nin e men were killed and twelve to fifteen others injured when dynamite exploded today at Emporium Powder company works three miles west of town. The dead were all employees.
PIPTSBURG June 28 The conference between the American Sheet and Tin Plate company and the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers began today. Workers seek raises of 18 and 22 percent, viewed unfavorably by employers. The talks will continue for several days.
Pittsburg June 28 A conference of rival window glass workers unions reached an agreement to consolidate at the Cleveland convention opening July 11. Most U.S. factories will close Friday except American Glass company plants. A joint wage committee will negotiate with independent manufacturers on future wages if they do not join the Interstate association.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 28. M. D. Tackett, department commander of the state G. A. R., announces staff appointments Col. I. N. Walker of Indianapolis as assistant adjutant general and assistant quartermaster general, David L. Weir of Jeffersonville as department inspector, George W. Duncan of Greenfield as judge advocate, D. C. Elder of Greensburg as chief mustering officer, E. H. Wolfe of Rushville as chief of staff, W. D. Green of Indianapolis as color bearer. Also a circular urges posts to boost membership and recounts the order’s mission to aid veterans and recruit those not enrolled.
Huntington Ind June 28 a burglar was discovered in the Lesh Bros fore at Markle at 2 am by a night watchman Lee Laturere who alerted three others a guard grappled him as he opened fire in the back and wrist but the burglar escaped after firing three shots and taking 3 dollars from the store
Yale President Hadley announced a $1,000,000 gift from John D. Rockefeller and another $1,000,000 pledged by graduates. The condition is the funds be invested in income producing securities and kept as endowment, with the annual income for current Yale expenses.
A Rock Island railroad message from Fairburg Nebraska reports a tornado damaged Phillipsburg about twenty miles from the Nebraska line. Six people are known dead with the wreckage menaced by continuing storms affecting western towns and rail service.
Detroit Mich June 28 At the synod convention of Missouri Ohio and other states the Addison Nor mel school staff grew from eight to nine and a six year program was defeated. Rev Richard Biedermann of Indianapolis won election as secretary. Addison College requested 25000 for a new hall but was not granted. A missionary service was held at St Andrews Church.
Dubuque town reports D B Henderson, former speaker of the national House, confined to hotel apartments with a slight stroke paralyzing his right side. While improving, condition considered serious with hopes he may leave in a few days. a second stroke report is denied by relatives.
London reports actress Ada Rehan is in a city hospital with appendicitis. An operation is likely and she has canceled plans to visit her cottage on the north coast of Ireland.
Papayette Indiana June 28 The Rt Reverend Bishop Alerding of the Wayne Catholic diocese will officiate at services at the chapel of St Elizabeth hospital in this city. A class of twenty two sisters will take the vows and forty two candidates will receive the habit.
Chicago engineer D W Mead reports on Fort Wayne water system, praising past management as experimental and necessary, while urging modernizing steps. He backs a low pressure reservoir at the north side, tests wells, and notes improvements depend on local results.
Joseph Begue a painter of 732 East Jefferson street was struck by a street car near the Rich hotel. His right foot was torn from his leg at the ankle and doctors at St Josephs hospital fear amputation may be necessary. The accident occurred as he stepped onto an open cast track after alighting from a southbound South Wayne car.
Clarence Holthouse of Decatur Indiana slipped into trouble at the fair grounds when detectives arrested him on a fugitive charge after patrolmen learned he was wanted. He allegedly cashed worthless checks in several towns while claiming to be a deserter from the regular army. He admitted enlisting under a false name and said his father runs aDecatur merchant business.
Justice in Anderson settles claims against Elwood man John Rodefer. Judge McClure issues judgments totalling about 30 000 across several creditors. Foreclosures include Wayne International Building and Loan nearly 7000 and State Bank of Tipton for 12900. Claims tied to Magnet Glass and Oil firms pending. about twenty attorneys represent creditors.
Portland Ind June 28 Judge LaFolette rendered a judgment for 112 against former Treasurer Rodney Hutchens in a suit to recover an alleged 8400 shortage. Experts Nusbaum and Kenworthy reported the deficiency. The court found he owed less after acknowledging possible 177 shortfall due to errors. Other suits against ex county officials pending.
In Columbus the Ohio Democratic convention named John M. Pattison for governor on the second ballot along with Louis B. Houck Hugh T. Mathers James A. Rice Charles Mason Patrick C. McGovern for state offices. A resounding Bryan tribute closed the long session amid debates over organization and the party platform.
At Columbus Ohio on June 28 State Chairman McKinney opened the democratic state convention introducing M A Dougherty of Lancaster as temporary chairman His speech drew applause and a storm of cheers when William J Tryan was mentioned The temporary chair urged extending interstate commerce commission powers to regulate rates as a democratic policy while criticizing the Republicans actions continued on Page 5 Ge llimat 3
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