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Newspaper
Webster City Tribune
Location
Webster City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
6
The Freeman Tribune official publication dated June 2 1905 runs twelve pages as the weekly newspaper issue from Freeman Tribune Publishing Co. The issue likely contains local notices, brief news items, and advertisements typical of early 20th century local papers.
The Sioux City Journal argues that public service corporations cannot be guided by a single general ethical rule for earnings. Iowa and other states regulate profits for railroads and utilities to shield the public from monopolistic extortion. Courts support such control, ensuring public inspection and limiting charges on transportation, gas, and water versus private goods.
The Fort Dodge Shoe Co declares a 12 percent dividend, prompting critics to argue railroads should face stricter rate controls. Editors note public policy treats private and public enterprises differently, urging fair competition and legislative relief to protect consumers and towns.
A Webster City source says bonds cover costs per mile and equity lands to investors at minimal cash. The discussion challenges railroad dividends and governor Cummins stance, arguing valuation and capitalization differ and public rates should reflect fair costs rather than excessive profits.
Proposals for extending the Crooked Creek railroad are increasingly discussed with no definite schedule. Officials reportedly have plans in motion, though maturation and formalization take time. Also noted is the death of Wm Throssell of Skaffe Alberta at Calgary hospital after treatment, with memories of his Webster City years and community ties.
The Freeman Tribune offers remaining Hamilton County wall maps showing roads schools farms and landowners. Maps will be given free to subscribers who pay three months in advance for the Daily Freeman Tribune.
Japanese cablegram reports Admiral Rojestvensky captured with wounded staff aboard Biedovy. Russian losses include six battleships, five cruisers, two other ships and twenty-two vessels totaling 153,411 tons. Almaz and Obamia noted in dispatches.
Russian admiralty remains stunned by Vice Admiral Rojestvensky’s defeat with reports claiming only two of the fleet ships visible and others lost or absent from Japanese lists. Almaz officers dispute Togo’s victory while uncertainty about Navarin Oleg and Aurora fuels pessimism about escape or shelter.
Reports say Russian forces pressed forward and breached enemy positions briefly before activity paused. The Russian general staff keeps movements secret, while rumors of a naval clash in the China Sea circulate, with expectations of a favorable outcome for Russia.
Paris May 31 King Alfonso of Spain arrived aboard the royal training ship in Paris for a week’s stay. President Loubet greeted the monarch as 101 guns thundered in salute. Royal welcomes included military honors, a state coach procession to the d Orsay, and a dinner at the Elysee with toasts. A brief incident in the Bois de Boulogne saw a man shouted long live anarchy and removed by police.
Richard Closson, recently away from here to visit relatives in Randolph Nebraska, buys the Carroll Nebraska Index and assumes control this week. He plans to practice law and relocate to Granville North Carolina. Modern Woodmen set Sunday for ritual observances with lodge room cemetery graves decorated. J J Sather of Jewell to visit Norway this summer sailing from New York June 13.
Reports from Tokio describe Admiral Togo trapping and outmaneuvering Russia in a major naval battle. Japanese use of submarines is believed to be historic, with torpedo boats and destroyers active. Refugees flood to Sasebo and Maizura as Red Cross stations help the wounded. Fighting likely ended Monday with sea search continuing.
Washington May 21 a Japanese minister Takahira said Russia must take the initiative for peace and that until a word comes from the Tsar Nippon will keep fighting. Ambassador Cassini indicated Russia would continue the war indefinitely and Washington hesitates to aid any side. A Tokyo dispatch claims the cruiser Gromohoi sank after hitting a mine with nearly six aboard. An American vessel sinking report tied to Rossetvensky’s fleet is noted but details are unclear.
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