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Newspaper

Francesville Tribune

Location

Francesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1905

Page

4

Admiral Togo Wins Naval Victory in Korea Straits

Reports from Nagasaki to Washington claim Admiral Togo defeated Vice Admiral Rojestvensky in the Straits of Korea. Twelve Russian vessels were destroyed or disabled, with two transports and two torpedo boat destroyers sunk, signaling a major Japanese victory in the Oriental seas.

Dana Cable Rojestnesky Washington Rofestvensky Straits of Korea Nagasaki State Department Korean Straits Tokio Che Foo Shanghai Viladvostok Rojestvensky Port Arthur Japan

Presidential Bee Buzzing in Uncle Joe Cannon’s Ear

Washington whispers say Speaker Joseph Cannon shows signs of reconsidering a presidential bid at age 72. Once believed retired from the race, allies note he is listening to the buzzing of the presendential bee and could enter the contest.

Uncle Joe” Cannon Washington Uncle Joe Cannon Uncle Joe

Baron Alphonse Rothschild Dies in Paris

Baron Alphonse de Rothschild head of the Paris banking house and governor of the Bank of France died at his home Friday morning from bronchitis aggravated by gout. The financier had been sinking for days and left a legacy of lavish charity including a recent gift of 2,000,000 dollars for workers housing.

Paris Alphonse de Rothschild Rothschild Bank of France Alphonse

Fleet Ready to Maneuver in Chesapeake Bay Event

United States warships of the coast squadron of the North Atlantic fleet are assembled at Annapolis except the cruiser Newark. The vessels will embark midshipmen on Saturday and begin evolutions June 8 lasting until June 17 in joint army and navy maneuvers.

Annapolis United States Army and Navy Chesapeake Bay Newark

Valleyo Sailor Sets Navy Target-Record at San Pablo Bay

In San Pablo bay Vallejo California apprentice Kampter Horne Scott aboard the reel torpedo boat Peeble broke the American navy record in target practice. He fired a six pound gun at a distance of 1 000 yards and hit the target 19 times in 20 shots as the Preble moved at ten knots.

Navy Vallejo Cal San Pablo Bay Kampter Horne Scott Peeble Scott

China Warned North of Tie Pass Seeks Territory

A brief item notes warnings issued about potential territorial moves north of Tie Pass. Details are sparse but indicate tensions and possible shifts in regional boundaries.

Tie Pass

Diavolo Fatally Injured in Circus Loop the Loop Accident

Owensboro Kentucky special Arthur Holden known as Diavolo is in dying condition from injuries after attempting the loop the loop act at the carnival here.

Diavolo Owensboro Arthur Holden

Japanese expansion threat and European alliance call

The author argues Japan seeks colonies and warns that the yellow peril endangers India Java Indo China and the Philippines. He urges the five European powers and the United States to unite, defend colonial territories, and deploy a combined fleet near Japanese ports to deter expansion.

Parie Cable United States Marcel Dubois Little Brown Men India Holland Java France Indo-China Philippines Europe North America Japan Pontius Pilate Russia Germany England Asiatic America

Lost $61,000 in Two Poker Games

Chicago Special: It cost Jacob Cohen a Jacksonville merchant $48,000 for one night in Chicago and $13,000 for a game in Terre Haute. He told Bankruptcy Referee E. 8. Robinson the particulars. Creditors of Cohen, through their counsel, are trying to discover the whereabouts of $61,000 which the merchant is charged with having disposed of.

Chicago Jacob Cohen Jacksonville Ill Terre Haute E. 8. Robinson Cohen

Pike's Peak Road Reaches Summit With First Train

Colorado Springs reports Pike's Peak cog road reaches its summit with the first train of the year. A tram force of 100 men worked six weeks, removing 4,000,000 cubic feet of ice and snow from the right of way to complete the ascent.

Pike’s Peak Colorado Springs Colo

King Oscar Refuses Signing Cede at Ministers' Sitting

At a council of ministers Oscar declined to sign the ae eee their cede but the king refused to accept the...

Oscar Chrasitiania Council of Ministers Ae Eee

Trouble Threatened in Crete and Greek Unrest

The Sorpes de Chevalier, strayers Tourmente, cruiser Gleber and Toulon Cable were ordered to prepare for Crete amid reports of a failed effort to unite Crete with Greece. The move signals rising tension as authorities respond to the crisis.

Crete Toulon A Sorpes Sootes de Chevalier Strayers Tourmente Gleber Ceae A Ton Greece

Vesuvius Activity Noted in Naples Cable Report

Naples officials report phase of activity at Mount Vesuvius as covered by local cable news. The report notes ash and steam emissions with potential risk to nearby areas, urges monitoring and readiness for any warnings.

Vesuvius Actie Naples Mt. Vesuvius

Tragedy Follows Love Triangle In Savanna Case

In Savanna Illinois a leading figure Pulford, former state legislator, is linked to the murder of Attorney Berry. Berry’s death followed a jealous feud sparked by a relationship with Pulford’s wife. Pulford shot himself after authorities questioned him, leaving a tale of romance and financial rise amid scandal.

Savanna Daniel 8 Pulford Berry Ford Jinks Hanover Illinois Commercial Bank

Three Corpses Reported After Engine Collision at Canton

In Canton Ohio a Pennsylvania passenger train struck a pilot wreck at 10 o clock injuring none but causing instant death of Mr Gust Miller of Louisville and Mrs Howell and her daughter Anna of South Bend Indiana. The engine left the track and returned with Mr Miller’s body found at the scene just outside the village.

Canton ,O Gust Miller Louisville Howell Anna South Bend Ind

Bulgaria Buys Ships for Russia Amid Rail Aid

London Cable reports Bulgaria has purchased four armored cruisers and three torpedo boat destroyers from Argentina for Russia. The vessels will be transferred from Bulgarian to Russian flag at New Guinea. Bulgaria will receive rolling stock worth 2,500,000 dollars for its railways as the commission.

Bulgaria Russia London Solar The Daily Chronicle New Guinea

Novelist Gorki Faces Bigamy Charge in St. Petersburg

Maxim Gorki has been summoned to appear before the courts to answer a bigamy charge. A woman claiming to be his wife alleges he has taken another woman, an act that could involve legal consequences for the novelist.

Gorki St. Petersburg Maxim Gorki

Promoter of Arctic Explorations Dies in Connecticut

The obituary notes the death of a promoter linked to Arctic exploration ventures based in Stamford Connecticut. He was associated with Zeigier a capital investor in exploration projects. The text references a country place at Callender's Point in Darien and an event on Wednesday.

Stamford Conn Zeigier Aled Wedn Peefee 9 Sound Callender’s Point Darien

Sams Kan Me Aa taped Wan a tox er Bent 7 ea

The record presents a fragmented OCR line mentioning Sams Kan Me Aa and Bent 7, with unclear associations and no coherent events or names.

Garter Case In Million Dollar Breach Suit

The Supreme Court hears a breach of marriage case involving Therine Foillon and defendants Gould Brokaw and the million dollar Grub man. The action seeks a large monetary award in a proceeding begun before the court.

Therine Foillon Gould Brokaw Supreme Court

Ohio Republicans Nominate Ticket in Quiet Convention

In Columbus Ohio a largely uneventful convention endorsed party slate for fall elections with almost no opposition. General Harris, former governor, spoke against lobbyists and urged a legislature free from special interests while supporting Roosevelt era anti monopoly enforcement and stricter railroad rebate penalties.

Columbus Republicans Ohio Harris William McKintwo Herrick General Assembly of Roosevelt Supreme Court of the United States Sean Republican Congress

Oig field's Narrow Escape on Harlem Track

Chicago special reports Barney ek the most daring automobile in the world narrowly escaped a fatal crash at mile 92 on Wednesday. He bled from Flying Green the powerful machine after a dramatic race around Harlem, risking his life a hundred times in the escape.

Chicago Harlem Barney Ek Green Eacape

Bearmouth Hold-Up Foiled by Engineer and Messenger

A lone bandit attempted an eastbound North Coast Limited robbery at Bearmouth Montana but failed after Engineer Wilson and Express Messenger Laub acted swiftly. The robber threatened explosion, tied the crew, blew open the car door, but was knocked unconscious by a blows from Messenger Laub and seized by the crew before being handed to county officials in Drummond.

Missoula Mont North Coast Limited Northern Pacific Bearmouth Drummond Wilson Laub

Slayer of Husband to Hang

The Vermont Supreme Court denies Mary M. Rogers a new trial in the murder case of her husband. Governor Bell’s reprieve expires June 2, making the scheduled execution pending possible commutation by the governor.

Montpelier Mary M. Rogers Supreme Court of Vermont Bell

Streu Claims a Higher Station in Servian Heir Claim

Paul Minnesota report states Theodore Maximilian Streu a Rock Island Railroad station agent at County Line Iowa forwarded to the State Department an affidavit from Servia proving him the rightful heir to the Servian throne. Streu declares he is a direct descendant of King Lazar who was killed by the Turks in 1704.

Looping the Loop in Court Demonstration

In Paris a courtroom experiment will recreate a casino loop. A wax figure will ride an automobile around a small scale loop to illustrate the fatal incident of Mile. Randal in a court hearing.

Paris Mile Randal Casino de Paris

Equitable Company to Have New Management Headed by Cortelyou

Washington reports reliable news that the Equitable Assurance Company of New York has settled its troubles with a new management likely including Postmaster General Cortelyou. Also, Hill and Harriman resolved their Northern Securities merger suit with all court proceedings to be stopped. These settlements boosted stock prices.

Washington Equitable Assurance Company of New York Cortelyou Hill Harriman Northern Securities

Schultz drives father to county poor farm in Texas

Lincoln Neb Special reports Joseph Scholtz a wealthy grocer began driving an expensive car after lessons and took his aged father to the county poor farm where the superintendent admitted the old man as a county charge. County commissioners will act to compel Scholtz to remove his father and support him at home.

Lincoln, Neb Joseph Scholtz Schultz

Bill to aid illegitimate child vetoed in New York

Governor Higgins vetoed a bill titled An act for the relief of Adelia Queenie Barker that sought to legitimize her as the illegitimate offspring of Charles Bell Barker and Adelia Gertrude Stringer. He called the measure an insult to wives and womanhood.

Albany N. Y Higgins Adelia Queenie Barker Charles Bell Barker Adelia Gertrude Stringer

Explosives in Her Heel Found in Pa Yard

In Connellsville district attorney Hudson's office a woman's shoe with a hollow heel contained four exploding caps and nitroglycerin. Mrs Engle of Uniontown reported finding the shoes in her yard and discovering the hollowed heel and caps arranged on iron pegs.

Connellsville Hudson Engle Uniontown

Stanford Case Revived in Honolulu Reward Ad

Advertisement offers $1,000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of those responsible for Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford's death in Honolulu. Signed by Welton Stanford of Schenectady, a nephew of the late Senator Leland Stanford.

San Francisco Jane Lathrop Stanford Honolulu Welton Stanford Schnectady N. Y Leland Stanford

Hobson Wedded at Last in Tuxedo Park

The marriage of Miss Grizelda Houston Hull to Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson occurred Thursday at the Hull residence in Tuxedo Park New York. The ceremony was private due to a relative’s death and Captain Hobson’s brother Lieutenant James M Hobson served as best man.

Hobson Tuxedo Park N. Y Grizelda Houston Hull Geo. H. Hull Richmond Pearson Hobson

Baptists Reject Rockefeller Aid After Cyclone Loss

Members of a Kansas church withdraw appeals to John D. Rockefeller for church reconstruction after a cyclone destroyed their building. Church ladies claim Rockefeller's help would come with gold stolen from oil operators in their state.

Kansas Toronto Kan Baptist Church John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller

Back Talk Fines Hit Manager in National League

New York National League manager Mc Graw receives a $160 fine and a 15 day suspension for using offensive language toward Pittsburgh club president Dreyfuns.

New York McGraw New York National League’ Baseball Dreyfuns Pittsburg

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