21 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1905
Page
1
Fragmentary notice indicates a Sunday passenger rail schedule between Waveland and Anderson with a referenced Lebanon halt. Details are incomplete but reflect a public transit advisory or timetable note affecting travelers on that route.
Vermont officials vote to hang a life sized portrait of Admiral Clark on the Capitol wall prompting debate from Clark family. Lloyd Clark lodges protest while senators defend the honor in a tense dispute linked to a historic Santiago battle and a long awaited tribute. The uproar follows a miscellaneous report about a mid June incident and unrelated industrial notes from Wabank Indiana.
Washington reports the dismissal of Herbert W. Bowen, former U. S. minister to Venezuela, and the exoneration of Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis following the Loomis Bowen dispute. President Roosevelt criticizes Bowen as "especially reprehensible" for pressuring witnesses and seeking private gains. Taft's report finds Loomis not dishonorable though he erred in personal investments. Bowen’s resignation would be requested but is not forced, ending a lengthy public controversy.
In the National League Chicago 2 Philadelphia 3 AQ Ciaeinng 3 New York 8 At Pittsburg 2 Brooklyn 9 In the American League Philadelphia 2 Cleveland 3 Washington 4 St Louis 12 New York 3 Detroit 0 Boston Chicago Raleigh American League Columbus 2 St Paul 1 Louisville Kangax Cin Williamport 0 Tegid Peo 0 C Hanson reelected city schools superintendent for the twentieth time praising his long service and success.
In St Louis on June 21 a key state witness, Jaques Starke, altered his testimony after claiming a dream retold the killing of Chatine Mutzberg a saloon worker. The dream suggested another man is involved, leading prosecutors to drop the charge against John Z Schneider due to lack of direct evidence.
Chicago June 21 charges of bribery conspiracy and fraud are filed against the International Harvester company by Margaret Swift in a bill in chancery. Swift, wife of Rodney C. Swift and former head of Harvester’s experimental department, alleges company funds were used to influence legislation including legislators in Kansas and South Dakota. Harvester lawyers deny merit.
Fractured items report little progress on a set retirement plan for Chicago teams. The Mudie Teachers' National association holds a session in New York while Cameron, Texas hosts a concurrent event. Sherif Gilea Averett is killed in an incident linked to political factions as President Roosevelt attends Clark University and Williams College commencements. Japanese dispatches describe the sinking of the Yashima near Port Arthur. The Oregon land fraud case against Senator John Mitchell proceeds in Portland as international diplomacy faces reshuffles. President Wilson dismisses Bowen and escalates a diplomatic personnel dispute in the BowLSin-Lorale era.
Philadelphia June 21 sensational forgery case uncovers certificates raised from small lots to hundreds of shares fighting to hide losses. Benjamin Gaskill, late head of a brokerage, died recently amid fiction of vast wealth as investigators reveal manipulated Philadelphia Traction and United States Steel holdings.
From Tokio June 21 reports say Japanese forces control Manchuria with the Riadlane outflanked on both wings and victories likely soon. Discussions in Washington continue on the peach plenipotentiaries details amid conferences among elder statesmen to finalize selections and organize a formal port of call for the Empress of India voyage from Yokohama to Vancouver.
In St. Petersburg on June 21 diplomatic efforts for the peace conference press on amid militant pressure. General Linevitch again urged the emperor that victory is near and pleaded that the enemy army not be denied the chance to restore Russian military prestige.
The entire cabinet resigns and King Alfonso accepts the resignation amid a chamber debate. Deputy Llorons leads the motion in the Senate, Senor Resada defends the cabinet, Maura is accused of opposing the government, and the motion fails 804 to 43.
Billy Stitt of Chicago, feted by George Gardner at Ogden on Monday, fractured his right wrist in the fourth round after a glancing blow struck Gardner's head and neck. Stitt also bit the end of his tongue in the incident. the match ends today.
Shelbyville Ind June drama of the May Hill death continues as an inquest closes without resolution. Rumors swirl over whether a cowardly assistant caused the death or if injuries came from a fall. Names like Bruce Britton and witnesses including Dr Morris Drake surface in a puzzling case with key details still unknown.
Indianapolis June 21 Edward Dobe Rhue's death sentence by Lake circuit court was affirmed by the Supreme Court. Governor Hanly will review clemency as execution looms. In Hobart Lake County a man drowned at Delta Lake. body recovered later. Also reporting: a Tipton incident with a farm hand remanded on bail, and a girl drowned in the Wabash River near Lafayette with clothing found on the bank.
George Downey and Milton Allen, both convicts, escaped from detention and climbed an elevator shaft to the building roof before sliding down a water pipe. Downey faced charges of assaulting a policeman. In city politics, Paul Morton announces a revision of James Alexander as president, noting he has not acted on other nominations.
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