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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
1
London reports quote a Borodino officer detailing the sinking after Japanese bombardment. He describes near-constant artillery, fires aboard the ship, and the crew suffering heavy casualties as the Borodino finally turned turtle. Only a few were saved by a Japanese cruiser and shore transfer.
In Washington a large assembly including Cabinet members and diplomats watched President Roosevelt press the golden telegraph key in the East Room to inaugurate the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland. Messages from President Goode and Vice President Fairbanks were exchanged as the ceremony synced with signals to Portland. The event, praised for uniting the nation and showcasing exploration’s legacy, concluded with formal greetings from ambassadors and a national salute.
The President plans to postpone the October special session of Congress until after the fall elections and expects the next Congress to convene November 13. Opponents argue the move preserves mileage for members and undermines tariff and railroad rate agendas, while stand-patters see it as a victory delaying tariff reform and consolidating power against closure rules.
President Roosevelt will begin a two week trip through the South starting October 17. He postponed the departure from early October, with visits planned to Richmond Raleigh Charlotte Atlanta Jacksonville and possibly Tampa Birmingham Tuskegee Montgomery Mobile New Orleans and Little Rock. The journey will end in Little Rock with return from Washington. A Charlotte delegation urged a day visit, but he said the stay would be brief while extending cordial greetings.
Boston June 1 Chairman John J Flaherty of the State Democratic Committee backs General Nelson A Miles for Governor as Governor Douglas declines a second term The possibility pits two military men against each other with Lieutenant Governor Guild expected to be the Republican nominee and a brigadier general of the United States Volunteers.
Baltimore June 1 Charles J Bonaparte named next Secretary of the Navy was asked for his view on U S naval policy He said he fully agrees with the Presidents aim for a strong efficient navy for national safety and duties as a great nation He noted he is not yet qualified to comment on detailed matters.
The Rapid Transit Commission found underground air in parts of the subway unfit to breathe, despite doctors and company officials claiming air quality is as good as surface air. Engineers will study ventilation and may order changes at problematic downtown stations with four exits.
Little Rock Arkansas June 1 State Senator A W Covington President of the Senate at its last session was arrested on a bench warrant after an indictment by the Pulaski County grand jury charging two bribe instances He allegedly took money for votes on a 600000 Capitol completion bill and a Feltenthal Union County district bill Covington posted 1000 bond and was released after arriving from Clarkesville.
Telegraph report from Galveston says Western Texas flood worsens as Rio Grande expands to ten miles causing about 3000 daily damage. Mentions great losses on other rivers and notes travel guidance to Buffalo and Niagara Falls via New York Central with six tracks and daily trains. Ad says 7 cent mileage tickets.
The Alexander Tarbell and Myde factions joined against the Frick report, accusing Harriman Stillman Schiff Rockefeller and the Standard Oil group of trying to seize Equitable Life. Hyde and Alexander face removal as the plan seeks to install Harriman Frick Ingalls Stillman control amid a major crisis.
Ferdinand Haemlein, Bushwick alderman, was arrested on charges of receiving stolen silk along with Henry Samsburg after a police inquiry into a Brooklyn junk shop. Haemlein admitted involvement and disclosed buying silk as waste from Leo Sulke of Castle Braid Company. Police later discovered over two wagon loads of silk at a rear junk shop.
Philadelphia City Councils withdrew the ordinance extending the city gas works lease to United Gas Improvement Company with no dissent. They confirmed Colonel Sheldon Potter as Director of Public Safety and A Lincoln Acker as Director of Public Works. Mayor Weaver attended nearby but not called to vote. A resolution set next year’s tax rate at 150 per 100 dollars. Weaver sacked two directors for public service reform and urged voter approval for certain improvements. he sought company statements to estimate sums due if the city retakes the gas works.
A fire at the Blackwell's Island workhouse was halted by prisoners organized into a gallant fire brigade under Commissioner Lantry. By the arrival of Engine Company No. 74 the fire on the third floor was under control. The facility held about GO ten and GIO women at the time, with damage estimated around $2.00.
Far Rockaway June 1 A horse attached to a survey carriage driven by John Tracey bolted near Jamaica Bay crashing into William S Devery's stationary automobile in front of a cottage. The horse carriage and auto suffered damage and the automobile lights were broken.
Lieutenant Durrows son of Admiral Durnovo reports from St Petersburg to Grand Duke Alexis about a daring torpedo boat destroyer Hravi. After separating May 21, the crew saved 275 from Ostrabra and endured heavy damage from a 6 inch shell while steering at low speed toward safety.
A Japanese officer recounts the Tsushima engagement, detailing dawn action at 280 o'clock, fleet maneuvers, and the clash with Russian ships off Siuns. He describes signals, formations, and the decisive envelopment that led to a Russian defeat as the main squadron pressed the coast with torpedo and artillery fire.
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