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Newspaper
Washburn Times
Location
Washburn, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1905
Page
4
The Norwegian storthing proclaimed the dissolution of the Swedish Norwegian union and that King Oscar ceases to act as king. The government is now the council of state. a republic is suggested by learned Norwegians, with no expectation of war due to cordial relations.
Japanese naval experts list five causes of Kojestvensky’s defeat at Tsushima: imperfect reconnaissance and misleading intelligence. flawed battle formation. adverse weather and sun glare benefiting Togo. Russian ammunition shortages and depleted gunnery. and overall inferiority of Russian gunnery. A Russian captain praises the Japanese, calling them cool, brave, and masterful at sea, and regrets their own strategic errors.
The navy department in Tokio announces a memorial lighthouse on Okino island to commemorate Admiral Togo's Sea of Japan victory over Russia. The 80 mile light aims to remain visible near the battle site and aid future navies. It will be funded by popular subscription opening across Japan.
A Paducah, Kentucky man credits Foley Kidney Cure with curing his severe kidney disease after three Kentuckians failed. He reports immediate relief from the first bottle and permanent cure after three, urging others to try the remedy. Frost & Spies advertise a new standard sewing machine at a bargain. Fox Bros. sell DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and biliousness. The Davisport Promoter Company seeks agents to promote a Lead and Zinc Mining venture in Wisconsin with guaranteed salary and liberal contracts.
The advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as the children's favorite for coughs croup and whooping cough claiming no opiates and harmless taste. Sold by Fox Bros.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin battles the worst flood in history as the river and its branches surge over banks. Nineteen streets are flooded and basements are inundated with water rising seven to ten feet in parts. Property damage is estimated around one hundred thousand dollars in Fond du Lac and North Fond du Lac with greater losses possible in rural areas.
Classified ad seeking several persons of character in each state to advertise an old established business house. Salary 21.00 weekly plus cash expenses, head offices pay weekly. Horse and carriage furnished when needed. References enclosed, self addressed envelope to Colonial 332 Dearborn St Chicago.
Beginning March 1 Northern Pacific will offer one way tickets at reduced rates to all points on its system and connecting lines every day except Sunday for March and April. Home seekers round trip rates on sale each Tuesday in March April May and June in Minnesota North Dakota and Canadian Northern Points. Pacific coast and intermediate points on sale during March and April. Call at Depot for information.
Thousands of Norwegians from across the United States attend the Det Norske Selskab of America annual meeting in Fargo North Dakota. Elected officers include Vice President A A Weblem Iowa, Secretary Carl Hanson Minneapolis, Treasurer A A Trovaton Fargo, and Editor W Ager Eau Claire Wisconsin. United States Senator Nelson and other prominent figures spoke.
Ex governor Robert Wilkinson Furnas of Nebraska dies in Lincoln. Frances Wertz murdered by a burglar at Newark Ohio. burglar escapes. Mary Catherine Dolson, ten, commits suicide in Bay City Michigan by carbolic acid. Oscar F. Miller of the Alhambra Milwaukee dies after ten days illness. Two hundred Japanese residents in New York celebrate Admiral Togo victory at Nippon club. Alderman Ferdinand Maenlin of Brooklyn arrested on stolen property charge and bailed. Justice Harlan attends Louisville Bar association banquet for birthday. Henry Birnberg of St Paul dies after being struck by a casting. neck broken and arms fractured.
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