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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
6
A concise weekly roundup reports on the progress of hostilities between Russia and Japan, notable actions and policy moves from Washington, and varied international items. It highlights military movements, diplomatic notes, and noteworthy events across multiple regions as the world tracks the war and related affairs.
Riots across Chicago left one man killed and several fatally wounded as missiles struck across all districts. The Employers' association imported 1390 nonunion workers from St. Louis, most of them Black. Members of the First Regiment Illinois Guard stand ready at short notice. President Roosevelt agreed to hear Chicago teamsters petition when he arrives in May, but cannot before reaching Washington. Gov. Deneen said militia deployment will follow authorities’ request.
The Russian fleet under Rojestvensky sails from Singapore to join Nebogatoff while the Japanese press a breakthrough at Likwanpan near Mukden. Russia reports heavy losses and plans Vladivostok siege as Usual neutrality protests flare over France.
A parade of brief items covers Pat Crowe, sought for Eddie Cudahy’s kidnapping, appearing in Omaha after large rewards. Milwaukee banker’s aide Henry Goll is jailed in Chicago and sent to Wisconsin. A Springfield couple commits suicide after wedding clothes and letters. Nicholas dissolves a schools commission, and Maj. Ralph Dunning dies in Brooklyn. A Kentucky store robbery nets cash and goods. Newfoundland sealing ends with a weak catch. A Saxonburg shooting follows a trespass dispute with self defense claimed. A Pittsburgh car conductor is killed in a domestic fight.
A review of international and domestic affairs notes Britain ends favored nation provisions with Cuba in a friendship and commerce treaty. In New York, Judge Foster quashes indictments against J Morgan and Julia Patterson Smith in the Nan Patterson case. Viborg post office raided for stamps cash and notes. Kalderwit convicted of second degree murder in Minnesota. Hypnotist Ed Boone dies in Kentucky. Secretary Hay to sail from Europe. Britain hosts Choate farewell banquet.
The notice tallies Piotr Kazimicrosak death in Detroit and John Matherly’s fatal boiler explosion in Kentucky. It notes a murder of Charles Berkshire in West Virginia, a building collapse in Omaha, and prairie fires in Valley county Montana. It also covers trials, political moves, and corporate affairs including the Equitable case and Krupp contracts.
President Theodore Roosevelt and party rode from Newcastle to Grenwood Springs on horseback for a three week Rocky Mountain hunt. They bagged ten bears and dined privately at Hotel Colorado with companions including P. B. Stewart Dr. Alexander Lambert and Secretary Loeb.
Honolulu reports Kilauea's three mile crater is highly active with lava rising and fears of a massive explosion. Experts warn Mauna Loa could erupt if Kilauea erupts, threatening the island's 25,000 residents and reshaping coastlines.
Mayor Dunne issues proclamation to investigate charges and counter charges in the teamsters strike. He names a three member commission to conduct the inquiry: Professor Graham Taylor, Towner K. Webster, and William C. Boyden. The mayor cites alleged blackmail by union officials and aims to probe the Employers' association role.
New York officials reported a Sunday surge of immigrants passing quarantine with 12 039 steerage passengers admitted in 12 hours. Ten transatlantic liners brought the vast flow, culminating as the Hamburg American liner Blucher entered at six in the evening, signaling a likely yearly peak.
An anecdote recounts two Irishmen debating socialism. One claims socialism means equal division of property while illustrating with hypothetical gifts. The parable ends with a man admitting he would keep his two goats, offering a sharp, humorous critique of modern socialists.
Florence Capen of Oakley Michigan recounts severe back and hip pain that left her unable to sleep or function. After taking Dodd's Kidney Pills she slept through the night and felt renewed, praising the remedy as curing the kidneys. The ad asserts thousands in every state report similar cures and notes a tangential item about Japan and Russia.
Grand Trunk Railway offers season 1905 excursion fares from Chicago to Asbury Park Baltimore Buffalo Niagara Falls Philadelphia and Toronto with specific return prices and going dates. Liberal limits and stopovers apply. Descriptive literature available from Geo W Vaux A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway Chicago IN. The Washington Star notes discontent among Indians lacking wild west show jobs.
A testimonial from Harry J. Spalding of New York City describes two years of neck sores and hair loss then relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. He reports the sores disappeared and hair thickened, praising the remedies.
An appeal cites irregularities and female complaints caused by fast living and nervous strain. Mrs. Chester Curry testifies Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured eight years of illness, restoring health and happiness. Readers are urged to try the remedy at first signs of menstrual or nervous troubles.
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