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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1905
Page
1
Reports from St Petersburg and Odessa describe a mutiny aboard the Potemkin, with troops and naval units deployed to quell disorders. The Potemkin fired on Odessan streets while Kruger's squadron may block harbor access, as martial law and reinforcements reshape the port city amid growing unrest.
The secretary of state granted a license to form the Moline Theatre company of Moline with capital of 50000 dollars to run an amusement enterprise. Incorporators include Charles P. Skinner Elmer E. Morgan and William A. Meese.
Washington dispatches recounting Odessa events differ. Consul Henan reports in brief that six Potemkine officers were killed, eight liberated, others prisoners. harbor largely destroyed by fire. fifty rioters killed. many Russian steamers burned. boat firing on town with no fleet. Ambassador Meyer adds Odessa details with 500? casualties.
Chronology from Cronstadt and St. Petersburg describes sailors mutinying in late June with thousands of sailors refusing to work at the naval port. Reports note casualties at Cronstadt and a broader sense of unrest affecting the stock exchange.
In Indianapolis on June 36 R R Barber of Paulina Iowa scored 99 of 100 diamonds in the grand American handicap shoot. This is the best record ever made in the event.
About 4000 mutinous sailors are surrounded near Libau by infantry and machine guns with a thousand already surrendering. The revolt began Wednesday over food, drew in several equipages, seized guards and stores, and sparked widespread panic as troops and artillery arrived on Thursday, with proclamations spread by revolutionary agents.
Moses Harman editor of Lucifer at 500 Fulton Street was found guilty of sending improper literature through the mails and was sentenced by Judge Landis to one year of hard labor in the penitentiary.
The American squadron commanded by Rear Admiral Sigsbee arrives at Cherbourg to convey Admiral Paul Jones's body. The Brooklyn flagship and cruisers Chattanooga Tacoma Galveston pass under gun salutes and a harbor decorated with flags and bunting greets them.
In New York on June 20 and 30 official statements report H C Deming and Valentine P Snyder returning their shares from James H Hyde and Associates profits. Senator Chauncey M Depew and David B Hill notified of end of annual retainers. pension of 1000 dollars a month to George H Squire paused after resignation.
New York reports Gouveneur hospital intern Dr. Dubois Hunt was dismissed after branding an immigrant with the word fakir during thermocautery treatment for neuralgic pains.
W D Miles, former Armour confidant, testifies before a grand jury about secret conferences in Chicago and Kansas City after the Grosscup injunction. He names attendees and locations and urges J Ogden Armour be held blameless. Indictment evidence cited under Sherman act probes.
The cruiser Charleston completed its official trial in Provincetown Mass yesterday recording an average speed of 22.3 knots. It exceeded the contract requirement by .0 knots during the test.
Paris June 30. The council of ministers reviewed Franco German negotiations and issued a communique saying they were satisfactorily progressing toward an agreement. The statement notes steady advance in talks on the Moroccan issue.
Yale narrowly defeated Harvard in a fierce four mile varsity race on the New London course. Yale finished in 22.53, Harvard 22.36, with Yale claiming the late sprint secured the victory by about half a length. A second item notes rural carriers enjoying a July 4 holiday per the Postmaster General’s order.
The Peoria district closes its fiscal year with an expected internal revenue increase of about 700,000, up from 498,772 over the previous year ending June 30, 1904. Latest figures suggest yesterday and today will raise the total further.
A petition signed by nearly 2000 Norwegians in or near Chicago asks President Roosevelt to recognize the new government of Norway. The item notes the involvement of Chicago residents and Norwegian communities in U S political matters.
Chicago notes mayor Dunne orders guards withdrawn from wagons of strike affected firms in the business district as rioting subsides. Guarding routes to freight depots will continue to preserve order. Also mentions Judge Calhoun visiting Oyster Bay and a railroad incorporation license for the Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton line with $80,000 capital in Illinois.
The steamer City of Travers operated as America's first wireless floating pool room during its public debut. Three states claim jurisdiction as bets and race results are broadcast from sea to shore. Chicago authorities concede limited power over federal waters, complicating enforcement.
Washington June 30 John F Stevens of Chicago former fourth vice president of the Rock Island railway named chief engineer of the Panama canal Taft confirms Stevens appointment salary 30000 Stevens long experience in projection construction operation management not a member of the Isthmian canal commission Darling succession in Philippines project noted Turned Down New York June 20 Belmont denies Walklace engagement with IRT company
A wave of bills from the last legislature goes into effect tomorrow in Illinois. Notable changes include county offices closing at 5 pm, mine blasting safety measures, railroad car safety appliances under state inspector oversight, and restrictions on administrating estates by non-residents. The delinquent child laws reform details include probation officer appointments, offenders’ accountability, and state visitation of children in homes. A new convict labor law is also established.
New York June 20 at a general education board meeting a gift of 10 000 000 was announced from John D Rockefeller. The fund will be an endowment for higher education in the United States.
A. R. Knabenshue completed a remarkable airship flight in Toledo Ohio covering three miles in 25 minutes. He sailed against an east wind and landed on top of a Lostery office building before returning to the starting depot.
A telegram from Trondhjem reports nearly the entire Norwegian army mobilized with three conscription classes in training. On Tuesday night 2,000 infantry moved toward the Swedish border and 65 cars with two engines were sent south. Interurban rail links note wedding clandestine trips in the tri cities as couples flee upriver for private vows. Metlakatla Alaska likely destroyed by fire as Cottage City reports burning June 26. In Iowa a 14 year old boy, tarry Egan, died after a diving accident from a 20 foot rail bridge.
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