24 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Lebanon Daily Reporter
Location
Lebanon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1905
Page
1
R G Dun & Co reports that seasonable weather boosts lagging retail trade and accelerates agricultural maturity. Late planted corn and cotton recover. inland and manufacturing activity wary of fall and winter distribution. Rail earnings up 1 percent. foreign trade at the port shows exports up 298,277 while imports fall 1,173,707.
Chief John F. Hill of the public works bureau is rearrested and set for a hearing before Magistrate Eisen Brown. A warrant names Hill for forging by making false estimates and falsifying bureau books to aid contractor Daniel J. McNichel and King Oscar's Policy. Christiana reports Stockholm unrest over King Oscar and Swedish policy.
Reports from Washington say progress toward armistice remains elusive as the Japanese envoy Takahima meets the president with little to say beyond noting that some matters must be settled. Russia has not replied to peace terms, while Poland faces fierce street fighting in Lodz and Warsaw amid a nationwide strike of about 64,000 workers and growing unrest linked to Russian policy.
Panic sweeps Lodz in Russian Poland with factories and shops shut. Firearms and missiles echo through the city as crowds clash, with many killed or wounded but exact numbers unknown amid widespread disturbances. In St Petersburg, Britain’s protests trigger dispatch of British warships to Austian auxiliary cruisers Dyeiper and Rion to intervene with shipping.
Theodors Sparke, 23, of Ciaton Indiana, was killed when a derrick shifted at a gravel pit four miles north of hare. A section of the derrick fell onto his bed and caused instant death.
The American ambassador to England, Jane Whitelaw Reid, was officially received by King Edward and hosted at a dinner by the Pilgrims Society of London. The Claridge's banquet hall buzzed with prominent Britons and American residents as Field Marshal Lord Roberts presided, the scene lush with American and British symbols and roses.
The War Department in Washington accepts a request from the governor general of the Philippines to allow Admiral Enquist to embark sick and wounded officers and men on a hospital ship upon parole not to engage in hostilities. They may also bring nonmilitary repair material from Shanghai while vessels remain interned.
Baseball summaries show National League results in Pittsburgh and Brooklyn, American League scores from Detroit Washington Chicago Philadelphia and Cleveland, with American Association games in Milwaukee St Paul Indianapolis Louisville and Columbus Toledo. A local homicide notes preacher D Granger shot on his farm near Dead Stretch, amid racial tensions. other items include racing arrests at Delmar, fires near Naples, Woodmen convention plans, and state department movements.
The article notes Moscow's religious skyline with forty churches and monasteries. It highlights the Cathedral of Ostanklus as a notable structure costing many millions, designed as a Greek cross with numerous domes gilded in gold leaf.
In Chicago the long running meters strike appears near resolution as unions and employers approve a peace path. A Sunday meeting with J W Farwell secures withdrawal of a union button demand and outlines terms to be reviewed by the general committees. A referendum among strikers is expected to approve the settlement, with a final vote by Monday night.
Fragmentary report recounts prosecution witness A H Tanner detailing alleged federal statute violations by United States Senator John Mitchell. The piece covers court claims about timber-claim fees, firm profits, and monthly divisions, with judge Tanner connected to prior submissions. Also included are brief notices on religious conversion, legal verdicts in Texas, a drowning incident, and a Kentucky baseball dispute.
Benjamin H Tallmadge was arrested in Roswell on charges of perjury related to land dealings. The U S Land Commissioner Seyder heard testimony and a warrant issued by Commissioner Sauter followed a months long government investigation prompted by special agent Clarkson.
Attica Ind June 24 Dr Tanner who long ago sought proof of biblical fast of Jean will be buried alive for thirty days at Mudlavia. He claims earth energy called agrario activity travels to the surface with springs and will bring him back after the burial. He expects to be resurrected alive and maintains the earth’s energy can sustain him during the long test.
Indiana Democratic work ing association executive committee plans annual meeting at French Lick June 13 14 15 editors from across the state invited to attend. Hotel rate set at two dollars a day for attendees with events including dinners speeches and a banquet and ball. The program features remarks by L G Bingham Thomas Tageart and others with tours to Orange county caves and a banquest of newspaper editors.
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