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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1905
Page
6
A condensed weekly roundup notes progress of negotiations between Russia and Japan and highlights foreign and domestic items of interest. The brief survey presents developments in the war in the Far East and related diplomatic efforts.
The article outlines Japan seeking a war indemnity around 1 billion dollars plus cession of Sakhalin, the Liaotung peninsula, and the Manchurian railway to Harbin, plus evacuation of Manchuria by Russia as a peace condition. It notes Roosevelt’s talks with Komura and possible urging of an immediate armistice.
A cascade of 1900s headlines reports Hoch snatched from galleys after a murder and bigamy conviction. Kennington’s crew losses tally rise to 545 with 90 injured and one deserter. Kennedy dies among the injured. Bennington funeral for Ensign Perry in San Diego. Chicago police shakeups. Collins named chief. Roosevelt visits Coney Island. Moyer dies after a Detroit robbery. Equitable Life accepts Haynes resignation.
A severe thunderstorm in New York Sunday afternoon caused five deaths at Parkway Baths Coney Island and one at Gravesend beach. Nine others were seriously injured or prostrated as crowds sought shelter under the elevated bathhouse. Ambulances transported the injured and the dead were found scorched.
New York July 1 Attorney General Mayer will file suits today against directors of the old Equitable Life Assurance Society. The complaints seek accounts for official conduct management of funds and property. directors to repay monies gained or lost through neglect of duty. removal of guilty directors. and funds recovered to be credited to policyholders in Equitable proportion. The suits aim to hold directors to account for waste and neglect despite lack of statutes.
Otto and Robert Huddleston die when a Kanawha river gasoline launch explodes its engine near Montgomery. Two other young men aboard are injured but survive after being struck by flying debris.
Testimony from M. C. Moss of Gainesville Texas describes thirty years of ulcers and eruption ending in six months with Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. He claims first use brought relief and urges others to try the remedies. Also a brief opinion excerpt praises Piso's cough cure by W O'Brien of Minneapolis and a note on love and luck.
Odette Tyler, known American dramatic star, writes a grateful note praising Donan's Kidney Pills. She says the remedy has benefited both herself and friends. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the pills at 50 cents per box and distributes via dealers.
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