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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
6
Interesting items from around the world are outlined briefly, covering political developments, economic notes, and notable incidents. The summary distills key happenings across regions, reflecting diverse sources and dates in a concise format.
James Hazen Hyde testified before the New York insurance committee that the Mercantile Trust paid $75,000 to former Gov Odell to avert Albany pressure amid the shipbuilding scandal. Harriman denied advising Hyde to settle. Odell disputed Hyde. The record covers salaries, campaign spending, and various political intrigues across cities including Chicago, Boston, and Pittsburgh as well as international events.
Russian workers call victory after meetings end strikes and return to work. Czar offers crown lands as appeasement to peasantry, with imperial estates covering 401,621,000 acres. Manifesto signals vast land grants and tax abolition worth 40,000,000. Kishineff attacks resume with killings and arson. Vladivostok fires devastate half the city. 600 soldiers killed.
The secretary of a Polish building and loan association in Milwaukee died, leaving a shortage of 70000. A molten steel ingot at Midvale works Philadelphia was buried with religious ceremonies. Public mood in Indiana shows Sunday law enforcement discontent. Prince Louis sails for Gibraltar and thanks Americans. An interchurch plan proposes a 30 denomination federation with about 20 million members. Doctor Oliver Crook Haugh, convicted of murdering his family, denied involvement in court. A German torpedo boat sank after a Kiel maneuver, 33 dead. A bleacher collapse at a Michigan Wisconsin game injures several. 4000 fell at Ann Arbor. Emil Preetorius, 78, longtime editor of the Westliche Post, dies in St. Louis.
A massive blaze at the American Beet Sugar plant in Rockford, Colorado, destroyed a warehouse containing about 10 million pounds of sugar. Estimated losses range from 300000 to 400000, with full insurance coverage. Fire threatens nearby facilities and disrupts operations.
About 200 sailors from Prince Louis of Battenberg commands marooned crew members after overstaying leave. Officers labeled them deserters and refused boarding as the British squadron sailed down the Hudson toward Gibraltar. Crowds cheered the flotilla as Drake led the line past Governor's Island with 21 gun salutes.
Copenhagen reports the Norwegian parliament deputation offering the throne to Prince Charles of Denmark and King Christian accepting for his grandson Christian, with widespread Norwegian enthusiasm. Haakon VII's modest, democratic bearing and choice of names Haakon and Olaf are hailed as a link to Norway’s historic legacy.
Secretary Shaw will remain as secretary of the treasury in President Roosevelt's cabinet until the conclusion of the approaching session of congress and perhaps for several months longer. He had tentatively expected to retire around February, if he does not relinquish duties earlier, and he stated this himself. It is understood he desires to leave to promote his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in 1908, though he has not announced his intention.
A Horton Kansas resident credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing long standing indigestion weakness and breathing trouble after three boxes. The ad claims the remedy builds up weakened organs and makes new blood without affecting the bowels. Sold by druggists or mailed from Schenectady New York at 50 cents per box or six for $2.50.
The third European Christian Endeavor convention will be held in Geneva from July 28 to August 1. The Epworth League of Springfield Illinois will fund a missionary in Borena with a goal of 1000 dollars. Christian Endeavor reports 67003 societies, up 31 since Baltimore meeting. Wesleyan conference in England voted pensions of at least 130 dollars yearly for lay home workers. Brooklyn Methodist leaders anticipate a fall revival sparked by Bishop Malalieu of Boston.
A witty column notes the transience of liquid courage as tempers flare and coarse talk erupts. It observes that the husband of a society leader often earns undue sympathy while a misanthrope lacking friends could be compared to a persistent book agent.
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