Russian Fleet Seen Near Tsushima Straits in War News
Reports from Tokio and Washington indicate the Russian fleet under Rojestvensky is moving toward Vladivostok through the Straits of Korea near Tsushima. Dispatches note a split fleet with auxiliaries and supply vessels, and rumors of a naval engagement near the Korean straits. Shanghai and Saigon reports corroborate movement. Shanghai orders Russian volunteers to leave within 24 hours.
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May corn drops 20 cents in three days in Chicago
In Chicago on May 27 another dramatic drop in May corn pushed the three day decline to about 20 cents per bushel. Thursday's price was 68 cents, and today it closed at 49 1/2 cents.
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Memorial Day proclaimed by Gov Deneen for 1905
Gov. Deneen issues a Memorial Day proclamation setting Tuesday May 30, 1905 as the day of observance in Illinois. The document urges remembrance of soldiers who died for the nation and calls for decorations of graves and public gatherings in their honor.
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Wisconsin Banker James D Ryder Shoots Self in Waterloo Office
Waterloo Wisconsin May 27 James D Ryder a prominent local banker shot himself in his office his death follows the Ryder Bros firm bankruptcy last September News notes also report Douglass will not seek re election and frost harms Iowa crops plus a veto on voting machines for primaries and a burglary incident involving Mary Ellen Lease in New York.
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Suspension and a Fine for M Graw
New York May 27 Manager Mc Graw of the New York National League club was fined 150 dollars and suspended 15 days for using offensive language toward President Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh club.
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Death of Bothwell Pulford ruled self inflicted collapse
Savanna Illinois May 27 coroner jury verdict says Bothwell Pulford died from a gunshot wound self inflicted in melancholic collapse. The inquest notes possible link to Daniel S Berry murder while suggesting little further action or investigation. witness Posey places Pulford near the store after shots. Community conviction holds Pulford as Berry's slayer.
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Bothwell Pulford
Daniel S. Berry
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Edward Posey
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Daniel Berry
King Oscar Rejects Separate Norwegian Consular System
Christiania May 27 King Oscar today declined to sign the law creating a separate consular system for Norway. Ministers immediately tendered their resignations but the king refused to accept them. Prepare for War London May 27 The Christiana Express correspondent reports alleged secret warlike preparations at strategic points on the Norwegian frontier amid the dispute between Sweden and Norway over separate consular representation.
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Glasgow tramway chief aids Chicago ownership plan
James Dalrymple, superintendent of Glasgow city tramway, arrived in New York at the invitation of Mayor Dunne to advise Chicago officials on their municipal ownership experiment. He declared that municipal ownership has been successfully demonstrated in Glasgow and spoke on the principle.
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Valhalla crowds hard on Hamburg in yacht race
New York May 27 A Marconi wireless dispatch reports the German yacht Hamburg leading the Ailsa by 13 miles with the Atlantic Fleur de Lis and Valhalla following in that order when sighted May 23 24 by the steamer St Paul The Endymion was seen north of the others on a separate course 28 miles away.
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Coney Island of West Opens to Public at Chicago
The White City in Chicago was formally opened today as a pleasure resort. It resembles the World’s Fair in building design and color, combining features from both the world’s fair and the St Louis Pike into a new west side attraction.
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Wireless messages span the Atlantic feat reported
The steamer Campani arrived from Europe and said in mid ocean it was in wireless communication with both America and Europe simultaneously. This marks a feat never before accomplished.
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America
Hillside lodge display and riverfront drive proposed
Longview officials plan a floral lodge display on a hillside overlooking Twelfth Avenue, with emblems outlined in plants and a decorative gateway near Twelfth Street and Seventeenth Street. A riverfront drive survey and harbor line pending War Department approval are discussed at a Monday city council session. Police drill under Mayor McCaskrin draws crowds as officers train in street pursuit and formation.
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Sid Pearson
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Postmasters to Detroit for Next Meeting Place
Washington May 27 The association of second and third class postmasters re elected the officers who served last year and voted to hold the next annual convention at Detroit.
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Monmouth Beats Lombard in Dual Track Meet 64 to 40
Monmouth Illinois hosted Lombard yesterday and won the dual track meet 64 to 40 as Lombard started strong but faltered in the weight events. In Galesburg Knox College edged Illinois in the field meet 59 to 58 with Spinner of Knox taking the last event, the 220 yard hurdles, to seal the victory.
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Rosseau Sentenced to Prison for Infernal Device
Gessler Rosseau, convicted of sending an infernal machine to the Umbria’s pier in March 190%, was sent to state prison for a term of not less than three nor more than five years.
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Gessler Rosseau
Pierpont Morgan Buys Rock Crystal Biberon at Christies
London May 27 Christies sold a 16th century Italian biberon carved from rock crystal and mounted with enameled gold. It measured 12 inches high and 16 inches long and was owned by John Gabri tas. Charles Wertheimer acting for J P Morgan of New York purchased it for $81 375 the highest price ever paid for a single object in an English auction room.
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Bid Withdrawn narrows fight over city gas lease
Philadelphia May 27 The United Gas Improvement company withdraws its 25 million offer to extend the city gas works lease. Mayor Weaver says he has backing from many councilmen who supported the lease last week and will back his veto. Republican leaders stay silent as pressure from constituents sways some council members.
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Manager Arrested in Blue Sky Territory Scheme
Harry Wilmering, manager of the U S Roof Paint company, was arrested by United States officials on charges of using the mails to defraud. He allegedly sold extensive blue sky territory in Indiana Illinois and other states. Geronimo Wins Horserace at Lawton fairgrounds. the Apache chief rode a sorrel named Geronimo to a 150 dollar purse. President Francis hurt in Cincinnati car crash. Kaiser returns to Berlin after nine weeks away.
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Chilean cruiser Presidente Pinto foundered off southern coast
Santiago de Chile May 27 A Chilean cruiser named Presidente Pinto foundered off the southern coast. The vessel carried a crew of thirteen men.
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General Assembly Adjourns After 107th Presbyterian Session
Winona Lake May 2 The general assembly of the Presbyterian church completed its 107th annual session and adjourned. Routine matters occupied the closing session.
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Saw Edged With Diamonds For Indiana Limestone Quarry
An Indianapolis firm completed a giant eight foot diameter saw with 200 Brazilian diamonds set as teeth. The tool, weighing about 240 pounds, will cut Indiana limestone in Bedford. Two more such saws are under construction at a total cost of around 10 000 dollars. A Kansas City elder recalls railroads and predicts airships will transport goods in twenty years. Also, A B Barry of St Andrews University won the Prestwick amateur golf title at age 19, defeating Osmund Scott.
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Indianapolis Sentinel
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Kansas City Times
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Ordered to Clear Streets of Warsaw War Chronicles
Warsaw May 27 The governor general issues a proclamation directing troops to restore order and to use arms without hesitation. Lodz May 27 Twenty thousand workmen have gone on strike here.
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Tornado strikes Colbert Texas area damaging homes
Kansas City May 27 report says a tornado hit the town of Colbert near the Texan mine destroying several houses and causing damage.
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Fifty Pickets Sent Out to Cause Men to Quit
Chicago May 27. Fifty pickets from the express drivers union were directed to visit fifty large locals to demand reinstatement of the Chicago local or trigger a general strike against all express companies. Rioting resumed at South Water and State streets as non union wagons were blocked. Twenty striking drivers for Schille Lumber returned to work under an agreement with the company.
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James Barry
New York
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Strike Makes Builders Action Major Topic In Chicago
Chicago May 2 The strike and the Associated Building Trades withdrawal of support from the teamsters shifts funds from strikers at about 1000 dollars weekly. The move raises concerns over financing and the building industry’s stability while coal prices reach ten year lows and retailers offer long credits to move coal amid extended industrial troubles.
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Associated Building Trades
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Finish fight between Hoot and Hart set for July 2
A Reno dispatch reports promoters arranged a finish fight between Jack Hoot and Marvin Hart for July 2 in Reno Nevada. Chicago sources confirm the date and venue details.
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