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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
1
An advertisement laden page promotes engagement rings and diamond sales but shifts to a health public notice urging mothers to beware infant feeding dangers. It highlights pure milk for infants, proper mother diet, cleanliness, and state health measures, noting Springfield labatory will expand work to protect child mortality.
An announcement that Neo Patterson would perform in two shows in WilkesBarre triggers a protest led by ministers and town leaders. Mayor F C Kirkendall says he cannot legally stop the performances though he would prefer they not occur.
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo describe Russian losses as Vladivostok confirms three torpedo boats and several destroyers reaching safety while Admiral Rozestvensky is reported captured or wounded. Japanese claims of victory and Russian government meetings signal decisive wartime actions.
June 1 report from Jacksnavilly describes DL Meana and his two sons Micheal aged nineteen and James aged fifteen drowned in Ashaliy s pond while fishing. Micheal swam out to reach a fishing pole and was seized by cramp. his father and James followed, all three perished. A widow survived.
An extended report recalls the Portland exposition opening with a parade and pageantry led by Vice President Fairbanks and Governor Goode, the ceremonial signal from President Roosevelt, and a celebratory salute as crowds roared and flags waved. It also touches on contemporaneous labor strife, a gun tunnel accident, and political shuffles in America and abroad.
The American president has informally discussed peace with cabinet members and foreign envoys in Washington and abroad. No definite steps toward peace have been taken, though a concerted effort by major powers including the United States may occur soon, pending further information. Russia’s next move remains unclear after a major naval battle.
Reports from St Petersburg on June 1 describe a tense session between the emperor and his ministers at Tsarskoe Selo. War continuation appears likely, while naval disaster fears ripple through troops. Cossack regiments arrive and patrols increase as muttered labor and maritime unrest surface. In Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, miners reject an owners’ wage ultimatum but keep negotiations alive. In New York, 24 members of the theatrical trust face conspiracy charges over Metcalfe’s suit. A brakeman, Carl Clinton Tod, dies in a Chicago incident aboard a train.
President Roosevelt announced Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore will become secretary of the navy, succeeding Paul Morton who retires July 1 to head subway construction plans in New York. No other cabinet changes are expected soon.
Paris June 1 A bomb thrown by an anarchist near the royal carriage exploded during a midnight drive with President Loubet at the Grand Opera. The king and president escaped unharmed though several escorts were injured or maimed and a child lost an eye. The assailant and two companions were arrested.
Fragmentary baseball ledger style report lists multiple games across leagues with scores and locations. Mentions Chicago, Boston, Brooklyn, New York, St Louis, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Toledo, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, St Paul, Columbus, Louisville. Entries show scattered results and dates, typical of a daily recap.
Reports describe a June visit to Georgia where President Roosevelt would view his wife's birthplace and meet locals, with plans for two yachts and a bill of sale tied to a wedding fund. Separate indictments surfaced in Athens for Winkela Stott for forgery and tax fraud, totaling over 65 000 dollars, while Monroe, Michigan marked the death of Janeia Delye, last survivor of a River Raisin massacre.
County superintendents and institute directors with State Superintendent Fassel Cotton will meet in late June to discuss vacation work and the 1956 Teacher Reading Circle. The focus is on The New Harmony Movement by Indiana author George B. Lockwood, whose book has an extensive first edition already issued by Appleton & Co.
Calvin A Royle, who traveled from Westfield to Canada, writes home describing deep disappointment. He reports failed crops, harsh weather, and suffering among settlers. He blames local hoovering and events, and says he longs to return to civilization while funds allow. Gas for Three Cities: Plan to replace natural gas with artificial supply aims to serve Logansport Pern and Wabash with broader uses.
Fort Wayne Indiana June 1 Frank Lauer twenty nine committed suicide at the home of Mrs Wehrmeister after persistently pursuing her. He attempted to induce her to elope with him and, failing, drank carbolic acid gas inhalation and died shortly after.
June Liley, twenty four, Monon brakeman, was instantly killed when struck by a southbound Monon freight train at Line den. He resided at Bainbridge and was unmarried. The cars passed over him.
Daniel Haxeler an eighteen year old resident of Boaneville Indiana died after a mysterious incident. The report notes he wilted during a hacking event and the exact cause remains unclear pending investigation by local authorities.
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