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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
8
Reports from Che Foo and Tokio recount Port Arthur's fall after a prolonged siege. The Russian garrison, led by General Stoesse, exhausted and hungry, surrendered as Japanese troops entered the city. Casualties and precise surrender terms remain undisclosed while Japanese successes continue along the harbor and surrounding fortifications.
Port Arthur dispatch reports eight Japanese guns in position north of the Etse forts facing Russian fire. Russians abandon the new town though the Japanese cannot seize it, fearing mines.
Senator Mitch ell and Representative Binger Herr mann have been indicted for complicity in land frauds against the government. Secretary Witcchcock learned of the indictment via private message from Inspector Greene, who led the Oregon land fraud investigation and aided the justice department in assembling evidence for the case.
Terre Haute Indiana January 2 The county council voted to employ the Baker Vawter company of Chicago to investigate the accounts of the county offices. Alva McCutcheon returned home after working several months in Illinois.
Congress reassembles after the holiday recess on Wednesday with plans to adjourn Friday. The statehood bill is expected to be unfinished business, while the Hill currency bill may reach a Thursday vote in the House. War claims and fortifications appropriations loom, and supply bills push toward early Senate action.
Sheriff Barry and Dr. Leroy S. Chadwick arrived from New York and posted a 10000 bail for a preliminary hearing in criminal court next Tuesday. Virgil P. Kline and J. P. Dawley signed the bond. Chadwick then met with his wife in the jail’s women’s department after bond formalities.
A Cleveland syndicate led by attorney P D Quigley offers to post up to 40000 bail for the release of Cassie L Chadwick who is jailed here awaiting trial on forgery charges.
Boston reports the Episcopal general convention in Philadelphia adopted new canons on trials and appeals enabling reopening of the Talbot Irvine case. The long dispute, previously blocked by a presiding bishop lacking canonical warrant, helped drive the revised legislation.
An imperial ukase issued in St. Petersburg promises self government for the zemstves, enforcement of existing laws, workmen’s insurance, greater press liberty, and fair legal trials. It outlines protections against arbitrary arrests, religious freedom, rescission of repressive laws, and broader press freedoms while preserving the fundamental laws.
In St Petersburg on December 29 M Witte head of the committee of ministers shows energy as he organizes commissions to draft laws protected by the manifesto. He weighs inviting editors and zemsvoists to participate yet avoids the term representatives.
After months of fighting at Port Arthur the Japanese forces finally occupied Ri hing fort near Fusan. One thousand casualties were reported as seven dynamite mines breached the front wall and a large Japanese force charged under heavy bombardment to seize the first line of light guns. The fortful garrison of 5000 men escaped after a bitter fight.
James L. Rector retires as first township high school founder in Harrison County. Thirty-one pupils enrolled. teachers honor him with a desk presentation on Christmas Eve. Albert J. Eaton assumed office January 2, 1905 and is expected to carry forward Rector’s progressive plans.
In Port au Prince on December 28 the court in default condemned former President Sam to life at hard labor for issuing fraudulent bonds. Madame Sam drew fifteen years, while several ministers and high officials received five to fifteen year terms.
Roy Underwood of Stuntingburg Indiana, a Southern Railway brake man, died from injuries after the Maudes station wreck, raising the death toll to eight as investigators continue the probe into the incident.
Vienna reports an unofficial but firm indication that Premier Wohlkoerber will retire. The main question remains whether the entire cabinet will resign with him, though no official resignation has been announced.
The Supreme Court affirmed Judge Dowling's decision in Gagnan et al v. French Lick Hotel Co. The ruling holds that a landowner's right to pump subterranean waters is not absolute. It also upholds a temporary injunction preventing further pumping while litigation proceeds, aimed at protecting a hotel buyer whose property depended on a spring.
German subjects in Fez warned to leave on short notice. Cuba’s mortality rate declines since republic founded. Pope likely to hold February consistory for cardinals. Turks persecute Bulgarians in Adrianople report. Greek premier faces cabinet formation. Greek chamber to be dissolved. Russian mobilization underway with Poland unrest. South Australia wheat forecast at 14,575,000 bushels up 1,360,000 from last year.
The United States transport Nero has arrived at Valparaiso. The report notes the ship's arrival as part of wartime movements and international navy operations.
The sixth general meeting of the Archeological Institute of America is in session at Boston. The national convention of canners eld packers will be held in Columbus during the week starting February 6. Six men were killed and several seriously injured by a four boiler explosion at a sawmill near Chehalis Washington. The federal grand jury has returned seven indictments in land fraud cases under investigation at Portland Oregon. Masked robbers bound and gagged a watchman in Garden City Brewing offices Chicago and blew the safe, taking 2000 dollars. Port Arthur garrison remains cheerful and resolves to continue fighting as long as a single soldier remains.
Herbert Simmons a black man was lynched at Neal Georgia for the killing of J A Park a white man. The czars itinerary to Minsk and the Don Caucasus includes Kharkoff and Odessa. J C Bethany proprietor of a Zwolle La restaurant was shot and killed by Peter Bencina who then killed himself. Six prisoners and one guard were killed at Folsom prison in an attempted break and all prisoners were recaptured. Chauncey M Depew will seek another six year term as US senator from New York. Earl Roberts says Britain still needs more for a modern war army.
The car shops of the Union Traction company in Chicago were destroyed by a fire causing significant financial losses. The week’s business failures numbered 218, down from 249 the prior week and 209 in the same week of 1903.
Readouts mention San Francisco earthquakes on Sunday and Moroccans yielding to France. Normandy tragedy near St. Louis involves drowning girls. Port Arthur blockade lines reduced by Admiral Togo. Colombian revolution fails. leaders jailed. New York police report three alleged bank burglars who targeted sixteen safes and twenty post offices in two years.
Indianapolis report shows the Indiana State Teachers Association adopting resolutions against printing books for public schools in Indiana prisons. It also backs higher teacher salaries and condemns political dismissals of school workers. The group praises the taxation committee for presenting a persuasive salary report and urges citizens to fund fair wages to attract and retain teachers.
Indiana teachers and officials digest a year of study by the taxation and salary committee of the State Teachers Association. The report cites 16 256 teachers, with urban pay higher than rural, lists averages by locale, and notes 12 035 teachers earning under 500 dollars. It calls for higher pay to enable comfortable living, education, and old age funds.
Angola Indiana December 31 jury found ex Banker John J Kinney guilty of receiving deposits after insolvency was known and sentenced him to one year in the state prison.
Florence Mitchell shot and killed Ella Swisher in a New Year’s morning quarrel over a male admirer at a roadhouse dance near Logansport Indiana. Mitchell is in jail awaiting charges.
An explosion from a gasoline stove wrecked the residence of H. A. Quick in Mishawaka Indiana. Mrs Quick and two daughters were injured with the woman in serious condition and the ten year old daughter expected to die.
In La Porte Indiana on December 31 Edward Krienke was found guilty of manslaughter for the murder of Druggist Runyan of South Bend. The jury comprised lawyers and the trial lasted five minutes in the circuit court.
Goshen Ind Dec 31 Wayne Sowers shot his right arm away accidentally while hunting He was climbing a fence when the rail broke Weeks earlier a brother was killed by cars at Ben Davis near Indianapolis
Portland Ind December 30 Mrs Margaret Duer nearly ninety was cremated in her home near New Corydon Authorities believe she started a coal oil fire which ignited her clothing The incident occurred in the late afternoon and the fire was confined to the room where she slept, investigators said
In Hvansville Indiana on December 27 John Mack, a Black man, shot his sweetheart Fanny Jackson in a jealous rage and then killed himself by drowning in a cistern.
The Indiana Industrial and Breeders association leads a slate of eleven organizations meeting at the statehouse from January 3 to 6. Scheduled events include the 63rd Indiana Delegate State Board of Agriculture convention, the Indiana State Association of Fair Managers, and sessions for the Indiana Corn Growers, Shorthorn Breeders, Aberdeen Angus, wool growers, and more. The schedule also covers the Indiana Swine Breeders, Farmers Mutual Insurance, and the State Dairy association meetings in January.
Bluffton Indiana January 2 Walter L Fetters secretary of the Indiana Rural Mail Carriers association and treasurer of the national group received notice from Postmaster A L Sharpe that he would be dismissed by order of the post office department The charge stems from pernicious political activity linked to government investigations into the National Association of Letter Carriers role in the recent campaign
Chicago judge rules city not liable for damages from the theater fire deaths. Judge Charles M. Walker sustains the city's demurrer in two of sixty suits and upholds the opposing position in all points. One case to appeal for final decision.
An eastbound Wasbash passenger train collided with a freight engine three miles west of Fort Wayne Indiana at nine last night. Engineer Albert M Ballard of Peru was killed and ten people injured none seriously. Wind caused a switch light to blow out and the freight engineer ran past the waiting point.
Washington announces John L. Griffiths of Indianapolis chosen as consul general to Berlin succeeding Frank H. Mason in Paris. Gowdy of Indiana returns to Rushville after serving as consul general.
In Fivansville Indiana on December 28 Judge Curry upheld self-defense for George Newman who killed George Reinert after Reinert broke into William Leggett’s home and fought Newman. Newman struck Reinert with a fist breaking his neck ending the confrontation.
In Richmond Indiana a brick house owned by Charles Droste burned with firefighters finding eleven year old Raymond Droste suffocated at the head of the stairway amid heavy smoke. The boy had apparently fallen while trying to grope through the blaze.
The worst blizzard in years struck Marquette Michigan with heavy winds and snow. Businesses closed streets became impassable trolley lines halted and trains and telegraph service disrupted as the storm subsided Wednesday after beginning Tuesday morning.
Fred Seymour, who killed William Crawford in a Santiago saloon fight, was released on 2000 bond and fled to Colorado before returning to Terre Haute to surrender to the sheriff at his brother’s request.
Nathan O'Neal, a wealthy resident, dies in a house fire along with his daughter May aged twenty. His wife is severely burned. In Spencer, dynamite destroys the barrel house at Freedom.
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