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Newspaper
Galveston Leader
Location
Galveston, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
2
The report details a major earthquake in Montenegro with two shocks felt across the Balkans. In one town hundreds of houses were wrecked and about 209 people killed or injured as residents slept outdoors or hesitated to return home. Reports from Cara and Catare note widespread damage and panic.
Mrs Isaac Bare aged 45 of near fluntington Indiana leapt into an overgrown abandoned well opposite her home in a bid to end her life. Rescuers found her at the bottom and efforts to revive her failed as the community faced a string of calamities including a major Avenue theatre fire in Pittsburgh with extensive damage and loss of life.
A violent confrontation occurred in Batule between Serians and Bulgarians near Rushewo. Twelve Serians and twelve on each side were wounded. a Dalearcan leader, alleged to be a captain in the Buswarian army, was captured.
A report from Artesia, New Mexico, says La Mesa across the Big Grande river is under several feet of water. There were no deaths as the rise was gradual and residents fled to higher ground.
A blaze in Oneonta New York destroyed two brick blocks and two frame structures and damaged another. Principal losses were the VSO Nites block valued at 20 000 and the Oneonta Grocery Company occupying the Niles block at 50 000.
Two miners were killed at the Walpool mine in Michigan after an overhanging ore fall buried them several feet below the surface. Rescue crews continue digging as authorities investigate the collapse.
An old Czarevite legend claims leaders plot to kidnap the czarevitch as a pledge for revolution, with conspirators said to betray the plan. A private cable reports Norway's separation from Sweden and Michelsen's ministry forming a provisional government in Scandinavia.
Russian squadron under Admiral Rojestvensky suffers heavy losses in a major sea battle near the Korea Straits as Admiral Togo’s Japanese fleet proves overwhelming. The Borodino and Sissoi Veliky are reported sunk or captured, with enduring doubt about Russian deception efforts. The disaster ends Russia’s hopes of naval dominance in the war.
Japanese forces under Admiral Togo attack near the Korean straits sinking two battleships the armored cruiser Admiral Nakimhoff and Veliky and damaging several others. Russian losses include four battleships and multiple cruisers with hundreds killed wounded or captured. Japanese claim heavy but undisclosed losses.
Financial analysis notes worsened by labor troubles spreading into production and idle workforces. Chicago and Otago district show mixed results with steady money demand, improving investments, and a near tripling of security trading, while crop reports and weather cloud near-term demand and flour prices.
A collage of miscillaneous notes from Indiana towns. Reports include community efforts to organize a Moore's Hill bank movement, local marriage and divorce notices, accidents, crimes, and notable deaths. Mentions Thomas Hoan, Danville residents, and several unnamed victims, with scattered regional events across Indiana.
Moriya New York reports Mr Benna de Wilson of this place praises Dedus Nidiies Pills after his wife recovered from four years of diabetes and rheumatism. He says her weight fell from very low to healthy and she grows stronger daily.
The store proprietor speaks with cautious optimism about Nate Richardt, mentioning efforts to maintain faith and keep work on the farm steady despite limited details.
An article reviews devices created by inmates at a New Jersey State prison. It notes Charles Filer, a blind sewist, devised a sewing machine enabling single operators to replace many workers. Filer received cash, stock, parole aid, and a potential company position as patent reports describe inventors.
A consumer testimonial praises Grape Nuts food for restoring mental clarity and steady nerves after a period of weakness. The speaker notes improved work stamina from breakfast onward and credits the product from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan, referencing The Road to Wellville booklet included in each package.
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