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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1904
Page
7
London dispatch reports Russian battleships and cruisers sunk or damaged with only torpedo boat destroyers intact while Japanese forces batter Port Arthur. Sevastopol remains anchored outside though sheltered by the outer boom as weather aids protection.
Reports of the destruction of Port Arthur’s squadron reach the admiralty in St. Petersburg where they are treated as a fatal knell for the fleet though censorship delays foreign publication. Officials lament they did not engage in a final battle or sink in deep water to avoid salvage.
From Mukden December 9 reports indicate numerous Japanese prisoners are being brought in after nightly sorties. Siberians take pride in stalking and capturing sentries, while some captives describe a depressed mood among Japanese troops. Some prisoners refuse to answer questions as conditions grow harsher with cold weather.
Reports from Mukden indicate no immediate large scale engagement. Russian forces suffered 25 killed and 123 wounded below Tsinkhetchen, including two officers, while 17 Japanese were taken prisoner. One Japanese captive committed suicide.
Tokio reports the placement of heavy cannon on 203-Meter hill will allow the Japanese to target junks and other craft delivering supplies from Chefoo to Port Arthur, enabling naval disruption of logistic runs.
The 1904 fiscal year shows total government revenues of 684 million dollars and expenditures of 726 million, yielding a deficit of 41.77 million. Major income sources were Customs 261.27 million, internal revenue 282.04 million, and postal 148.58 million.
Virgil Gri Ger died from a gunshot wound suffered in Ayreshire Indiana during a quarrel over money. John Mann is reported to have been involved in the incident and fled the scene.
Indianapolis reports unfold the Vandalia railroad tax dispute as ex Attorney General W A Ketcham presses to reclaim funds for the state common school fund. He seeks 10 percent of recovered amount after securing judgments but faces US Supreme Court reversal. New bribery charges against four former legislators 1869 add to the stake in the renewed action.
Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick was arrested in Hotel Breslin New York charged with aiding and abetting a bank officer in embezzling $12,500. The warrant cites federal conspiracy laws. Creditors estimate recoveries around one percent to one and a half percent.
Indianapolis December 10 The defense rested its case as John H Wood former president and cashier of the bankrupt First National Bank of Matthews testified for several hours. He described loans made under his direction and argued losses came from poor judgment not fraud. The jury was expected to hear closing arguments tonight.
Mrs Martha Braman, aged seventy four, dies in Rochester Ind from wounds suffered when Wilson Burns fired through the window of the Joseph Cripe home, killing Mrs Burns and Mr Cripe. Burns later killed himself, making four victims in the bloody incident.
The Indiana Horticultural Society adjourned after unanimous action to pursue strong future growth. It recommends a $5,000 appropriation by the General Assembly to advance fruit growers' interests.
A state department official said the president expects all cabinet members and all ambassadors and ministers to submit resignations between now and March fourth. The remark signals possible changes in the diplomatic service and the cabinet.
Hammond Indiana December 10 Arthur Clausen aged eighteen arranged to go hunting with a friend. As he turned to bid his mother farewell a firearm discharged striking the lintel and tearing off the top of his head. He died in his mother's arms.
Rising Sun Indiana December 12 a proposed special legislative act would allow calling talesmen from other counties if a jury cannot be secured in Ohio county. The first venue of 112 is exhausted and a second venue of 100 has been issued with fewer than 200 men still eligible. The lists may be exhausted prompting debate.
The Treasurer of State N U Hill's annual report shows 1904 receipts of 8 645389 51 dollars and disbursements of 8 603516 32 dollars. The Oct 31 1903 balance was 352078 07 dollars, rising to 393751 26 dollars this year.
The organ stolen from the Union Sunday school near Dupont in Jefferson county was located in a pawn shop in Shelbyville Indiana. The pawn broker said the missing organ had been sold for eight dollars by a stranger.
During the night thieves entered the Paramore Sunday school room in Madison County and carried away the organ in a covered spring wagon. Local authorities urge residents to report any clues about the loss.
The Mutlay Fork post office ten miles north of New Albany Indiana was entered and $100 in stamps were stolen. The incident occurred on December 9 with no suspects named. Police are investigating and seeking information from residents.
The Senior and the Scotland Oil companies sold their holdings in Iaan county to the Standard Oil company. The deal covers 480 acres of Parker field leases with 38 producing wells and about 600 barrels daily. The price is not disclosed but believed to exceed $750,000.
Summers improves as Mrs. Ella Brinly and Vernia visit Trustee McCauley. Mrs. R N Davis is very sick. A Christmas tree is planned at Rosewood chapel on Christmas Eve. Mr. and Mrs. William Ware welcome a daughter. Dell Brown visits her father and mother-in-law. Gladys Colvin hurt her right hand on a needle. Dr Applegate attended. R N Neel to perform at the carpet rag social on Dec 16 at Willow Springs school hosted by Arminda Noe.
First snow fell last Friday morning in Huddletown. Co L Dick hosted a schoolhouse event. Tom Brandenburg sold 90 acres for $2 000 to George and William Gleitz. A meeting at Pfrimmer's chapel closed with church accessions and conversions. Chester Emily shows nervous trouble improvement. Henry Grable and Wilford Emily expanded homes with new cellars.
All parties holding claims against the county must present and have them allowed and draw their money before the first day of the coming year to avoid a new appropriation by the county council. Frank E. Watson, Auditor Harrison Co.
Has pneumonia, Captain Joshua Farnsley of Posey County Indiana is seriously ill at his home Hilldale on the Ohio River. He is a grand old man with high ideals and a young, vigorous mind.
Mr George Bickel proclaims a new boy at his home while Mr Fred Richert traveled to Louisville last week. A telephone company was organized with Wiam K Gleitz as president. St Peter Sr plans a Christmas Eve entertainment inviting all. Miss Laura Seitz returns from Earl Park Indiana. First National Bank stockholders hold double the wealth of any Harrison county bank.
Indianapolis December 12 plans for the inauguration of Governor elect J Frank Hanly and Lieutenant Governor elect Hugh T Miller will be made soon. Hanly to take oath January 9 in the statehouse lower corridor with inaugural address to legislature. Miller sworn in with less ceremony in the senate chamber.
In St Petersburg a large student led anti-government demonstration began in Nevsky Prospect at noon Sunday. Police and mounted gendarmes charged the crowd driving protesters into streets with many injured and numerous arrests reported.
The article reports upcoming road supervisor elections on Saturday January 14 1905 and urges trustees to post notices by January 2. It notes the new law limits township road districts to four, urging old trustees to divide townships to reduce elections and cut costs while improving service.
Moses E Edwards, grandson in law of James Evans, died December 4 1904 after two months illness. Born May 2 1874 in Milan County Tennessee he lived 30 7 2 years and married Annie M Evans July 15 1903. A model husband and church member, he rests in Hursttown Cemetery with funeral by Rev J M Fowler and Rev S Hobson.
Mr and Mrs James D Irvin of this place will quietly mark the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage next Sunday due to the aged couple’s feeble health. Family members will host the observance and will be glad to see old friends.
A group of local youths surprised Herman Schneider at his home for his twenty first birthday last Thursday evening. In attendance were Tena Voelker, Tillie Voelker, Clara Voelker, Anna Voelker, Mary Voelker, Lorina Walter, Emelia Walter, Louise Hestling, Luke Richner, Rosa Ott, Clara Richert, Henry Voelker, Ed Voelker, Frank Walter, Ed Green, Henry Zollman, Johnny Richmer, Louis Zollman, Johnny Miller, Will Zollman, August Ott, Charlies Rumbley and other friends. They departed around ten, wishing him many more birthdays.
The First National Bank advertises 6 percent interest as the basis and free cashing of checks at Corydon. It sells exchange at reasonable rates and pledges to provide courteous banking services. The notice invites all Gil den of Harrison county to patronize the bank for fair practices.
Mrs Andrew McIntosh is very ill Aunt Sade Langer has been improving Mr Joseph McCoy and daughter Anna visit Crandall Protracted meeting led by Rev Polhemus ends Clarence Byrn travels statewide with the Indiana Glee Club Grover Graxes teaches at our school announces supper Everyone invited Thursday December 15 Des 15
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