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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
6
London reports growing anxiety in informed circles that Russia may have overstepped bounds, jeopardizing peaceful negotiations with Japan. Analysts doubt a fresh news release or Japanese ultimatum, while expecting Japan to reject Russia’s last note and demand firmer terms.
In Pekin on December 20 reports from Tien Tsin to London say Japan sent an ultimatum to Russia but legations disregard it as uncorroborated. War prospects grow as Russia’s reply to Japan’s proposals is deemed unsatisfactory and London papers fret over possible incidents triggering conflict.
Butler Pennsylvania reports three new typhoid fatalities increasing the death toll to sixty nine. Three new cases were added to the committee report last evening. Physicians note a general improvement but warn that relapses during the epidemic lead to more deaths as it subsides.
Prevailing prices from multiple markets show mixed activity across grains and livestock. Notable quotes include Indianapolis grain and livestock with wheat No 2 red strong at 87 and corn No 2 mixed around 40s to 49, cattle steady near 4.50, hogs strong at around 4.00, and lambs steady near 5.95. Cincinnati shares firm wheat No 2 red, corn No 2 mixed at 42, oats quiet at 3.00, cattle stronger around 2.00, hogs firm near 3.50, lambs dull around 3.75. Chicago notes cattle slow with steers 5.50 to 5.76, hogs around 8.00, sheep lower near 2.00, lambs steady near 8.50 to 6.75. New York livestock quotes show cattle firm at 4.25 to 5.15, hogs firm near 4.50 to 4.90, sheep firm around 3.50 to 4.00, lambs steady 5.00 to 6.00. East Buffalo lists several steady and active ranges with values 3.75 to 6.50 and 4.40 to 4.60 for various cattle and hogs.
Officers connected with the federal court report a flawless petit jury session with fifty five indictments all resulting in convictions or guilty pleas. The Indiana World’s Fair commission meets next Tuesday to review exhibits and inventory. Government delays over the Lawrence site threaten the army post with a $900000 appropriation awaiting settlement. Stores prepare early for Christmas to boost pre holiday sales.
Pittsburg December reports a Winona assembly committee meeting to plan a National Trade and Technical Institute in Indianapolis aligned with the Winona agricultural and technical school. It would teach boys trades and Bible principles, with a $100,000 subscription fund pledged. Washington discussed Panama Canal issues and party leadership at the White House with President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna.
Fort Wayne December 7. The congregation of St Pauls Lutheran church adopts a resolution to rebuild at once and outlines means to raise the funds needed for the reconstruction.
After the ministerial council, Marquis Villaverde the premier went to the palace to present the cabinet's resignation to King Alfonso. The move follows political turmoil and signals potential early elections or a reshuffled government in Spain.
Dec 5 report outlines Russo Austrian push for an international Macedonian gendarmerie and a Christian governor, aiming to curb Balkan unrest and preserve European peace. Crete model eyed. France Britain and Italy seen as supportive, Germany wary.
Telluride Colorado December 15 mine workers union votes to keep striking until a settlement on an eight hour day is agreed with mine and mill managers in the district.
Vincennes Indiana December 21 James Murray fatally stabbed Nelson Johnson in the neck during a drunken row at Stivers Springs Local officers arrested Murray for the killing.
The Courier Journal announces its best almanac with a mail copy option. Readers can obtain the almanac for 35 cents by sending payment to the Courier-Journal Company in Louisville Kentucky through a special mail arrangement.
Germantown Ohio December 7 The Miami Military Institute in Germantown burned Sunday causing an estimated loss of 30000 dollars.
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