Russian Retreat Scenes At Theater Of War
Japanese flanking movements threaten the Russian retreat from Harbin as the first army withdraws from the south. Red Cross teams operate at union stations assisting the wounded. Chinese laborers earn high wages while tensions rise near Gansir Pace and Kickin amid front line movements and cautious patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunshu Pass
Mukden
First
Red Cross
Union Listo Satians
Harbin
Gansir
Car
Contire
Peasant Uprising Rumors Shake Southern Pisa
Provincial journals report rising peasant unrest across districts of southern Pisa. Armed groups clash with estate guards as fear grows over decrees in two circulated documents. Officials are urged to act decisively to curb the movement before it spreads further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pet Ubel
Hladshed
Japanese advance report near Kalynan
A damaged dispatch from Tokio dated March 29 reports Japanese forces advancing toward Kalynan about twenty miles north of Tie Passi. It says the enemy evacuated the area after setting fire to a railroad station and notes the situation as of the latest bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ce.t.aued Miclirn
Tokio
Je Oui - Pan Cu
Acey Sanese
Perth Fe
Kalynan
Tie Passi
Enemsy
Appointment of Linovitch to succeed Kuropatkin
St. Petersburg March 18 General Linovitch was chosen to replace Kuropatkin after the emperors consults with high generals, including Grand Duke Nicholas Soukhomlinoff Grodekoff and Roop, who all declined the command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Linovitch
Kuropatkin
Nicholas
Soukhomlinoff
Grodekoff
Roop
Terror Threat Fears Spread From Moscow To St. Petersburg
An anonymous letter threat alarms officials in St. Petersburg and Moscow, promising to blow up public buildings and targeting army store depots bound for Manchuria, raising security concerns across the cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Manchuria
Kuropatkin En Route Home from Ghangtufu
General Kuropatkin departed Ghangtufu last night for St. Petersburg on his way home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuropatkin
Ghangtufu
St. Petersburg
Senate adjourns after short special session in Washington
The Senate adjourned sine die after a 13 day executive session. The main business was consideration of the Santo Domingo treaty regarding collection and disbursement of customs duties, with no final action taken and the measure to be carried to the next regular session or an October extra session if called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Santo Domingo
Loft
Congress
United States
Republic
Peace terms with Mullah allow village on Italian territory
Rome reports the Mad Mullah gains permission to occupy a definite village 760 miles from Obdia as a base of operations in the last campaign under General Manning. Coast guards are granted, and arms trade is prohibited, under a mediated peace with Great Britain through Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Great Britain
Italy
Wig
Italano
Obdia
Manning
Muah
Making Progress Russian Reform Movement Gains City Support
Amid military defeats the Russian reform movement remains active. Zemstvos from various governments and the Moscow Duma demand representation on the imperial commission. Interior Minister Bulygin drafts the plan but no final form has emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Maxchuris
Zemstvos
Moscow
Moscow Duoma
Bulygin
Venezuelan troops seize Guanta mine in Venezuela
News from Port of Spain reports that President Castro ordered the governor of Barcelona to seize the Guanta Nazional coal mines near Barcelona. Venezuelan troops took possession by force, despite an Italian manager's protest, without Caracas court judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Barcelona
Venezuela
Castro
Guanta Nazional
Halian
New York and Bermudez
Caracas
Roasted to death in New York tenement fire
A five story tenement at 195 Allen Street burned killing nineteen people and injuring more than forty. The coroner said investigators suspect an incendiary act as the cause and several victims were reportedly toasted in view of bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Allen Street
Goldenkranz
Peabody Resigns as McDonald Becomes Colorado Gov
In Denver on March 18, Governor Peabody resigned under a GOP agreement that allowed James H. Peabody to serve for one day. Lieutenant Governor Jesse F. McDonald was sworn in as governor by Chief Justice Gabert with no further ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peabody
Denver
Col
Colorado
Alva Adams
Jesse F. McDonald
James H. Peabody
Feneral Assembly
McDonald
Gabert
National Congress of Mothers Names Officers for Year
The national congress of mothers elected officers for the ensuing year. President Mrs. Frederic Sehoff Philadelphia view presidents Mrs. D. O. Mears Albany N Y Mrs. W. W. Murphy Los Angeles Mrs. R. R. Cott en Breen N C corresponding secretary Mrs. is C Grice Philadelphia recording secretary Airs J P Bronk Bridgeport Conn treasurer Mrs Louis K Gillson Wilmette Ill auditor Mrs Roger B McMullin Evans ton Ill All the elections are unanimous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Congress of Mothers
Frederic ® Sehoff
Philadelphia
D. O. Mears
Albany
W. W. Murphy
Los Angeles
R. R. Cotten
Breen N.C
Is. C. Grice
Airs
J. P. Bronk
Bridgeport
Tragic Crime in Pennsylvania Forces Community Shock
The body of four year old Mary Deluka was found in a blacksmith shop at a quarry in Howellville Chester County. Her seven year old brother lay unconscious beside her from injuries believed sustained while defending his sister. The boy is dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mary Deluka
Howellville
Chester County
Local student drama ends in tragedy at Good Hope scene
In Cullman Alabama on March 20 J M Woodall collapsed when a student acting as a corpse was brought on stage The body was that of the real dead man's son The incident occurred during closing school exercises at Good Hope nearby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Ala
Good Hope
J. M. Woodall
Cean
Meat prices surge in Mexico City sparking fears of a meat trust
Meat dealers in Mexico City report a 25 to 50 percent price rise in the last month. The higher costs push meat beyond reach for many lower and middle class shoppers, with concerns over a meat trust influencing supplies and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Sensational courtroom assault in Porter circuit court
In Porter circuit court at Valparaiso a famed ex judge William Johnston was badly beaten by Attorney H H Loring amid a sensational courtroom melee. The clash involved lawyers for several Chicago corporations and a prominent Indiana attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Porter
William Johnston
Chicago
Indiana
H. H. Loring
Two Negroes Slain in Arrest at Dudley Mississippi
Officers returning from Dudley after arresting suspects in the shooting of Deputies Duke and Leonard killed two Negro men and took two prisoners. The two slain men were fatally wounded during the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Miss
Duke and Leonard
Dudley
Russia urged toward peace with Japan on reasonable terms
St. Petersburg report says influential ministers urge Emperor Nicholas to offer peace on fair terms if Japan accepts. They warn harsh demands would alienate Japan abroad and hinder Russia at home, while noting Russia could pursue a dignified peace without glory but with honor. The view remains that no permanent peace is possible unless Japan is reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Japan
Russia
Bismarck
Terrible Conditions in Russian Empire Reported by Expert
Berlin reports Prof Reussner, a Russian famine expert, stating 100000000 people in the empire are starving. Eighty percent cannot buy essentials, mortality from starvation rising rapidly with some districts at ten percent monthly. Peasants allegedly consume hay and other inedible food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reussner
Gentleman subscription note to The Democrat
Carenalis Lewis Co Wasu sends one dollar on March 12 1905 to Thomas and Fllis for credit on my subscription to the Democrat with sincere thanks and best wishes, yours truly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carenalis, Lewis Co
Wasu
Mar
Messrs
Thomas & Fllis
The
Democrat
Ground points for sale in Corydon at ten cents
Morris Fleshman advertises grinding points in Corydon. He urges buyers to bring points now rather than wait until plowing, offering a ten cent price per point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Fleshman
Corydon
Lanesville Notes A M Eisert Sr Illness and Local News
The Lanesville community reports A M Eisert Sr and Mrs A M Eisert Sr on the sick list with several others including Lee McKinney and Mrs Elbers. A M Eisert Sr made a brief trip to Louisville and Vine Grove. Mrs Joseph Sehmelz, formerly of near here, died March 11 at about 63, leaving a husband and adopted son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee McKinney
Mrs
A. M. Eisert, Sr
A.M. Eisert, Sr
Louisville
Vine Grove
kKy
Philip L. Hirt
Jos. J.messin
New Albany
Lanesville
Ila Hess
Loretta Reiling
Joseph Hess
Flintwoods
Joseph Sehmelz
Near Here
Chi-cayo
Ieceased
Fred Tice
Appetite Restored With Stomach and Liver Tablets
A historical notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to combat loss of appetite caused by faulty digestion. It claims quick stimulation of the stomach and digestion, yielding a strong appetite. Available at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Crosier’s Corner Drug Store
Corn Culture Practices for Harrison County Farmers
A discussion on corn height and sunlight during June with advice for better yields. Emphasizes row orientation, solstice sun angles, and peak heat times. urges farmers to experiment locally while agreeing on soil preparation seed vitality and surface cultivation. Advocates using common sense in corn growing plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Pfrimmer
Farmers rush to contract tomatoes and corn with Vincennes canner
The Vincennes Canning Company sees a strong year as Edwardsport Bicknell Norris City and St Francisy ile farmers press for contracts. Hundreds of acres are expected to yield crops, and locals anticipate higher prices and more income by full cannery operation this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes Cum Ug Co
Edwardsport
Bicknell
Norris City
St. Francisy Ile
Vincennes
Vincennes Canning Co
Canning Company
Death of Henry Watther in Franklin Township
Henry J. Wilther of Franklin Township died last Sunday and was buried Monday at St. Johns cemetery with Rev. Schleicher presiding. He fell ill with pneumonia after his brother Philip’s death, then suffered pleurisy and acmyphoid fever. A son of the late Edward Walther ex commissioner, he was the third of Edward Walther’s sons to die of the same illness, leaving a widow and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Wilther
Franklin Township
St. Johns
Schleicher
Henry
Phalip
Wealdilite Doe Sheri
Edward
Death of Grandma McRae in Taylor Township
Sarah A. McRae widow of John McRae aged 75 years 29 days died at her son Columbus home on the 18th inst from age infirmities. Funeral at Sharon church then burial on nearby hill. Survived by sons Columbus Peter and John McRae all in county and daughters Alice Elizabeth and Mrs Robert Brown. brother Wm Higdon of Sullivan county Indiana. Funeral by Rev Carnes of the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. McRae
Taylor Township
John McRae
Columbus
Plac
Sharon Church
Peter
This
Alice McRae
This County
Elizabeth Davis
Davenport
Iowa
Robert Brown
Kentucky
Wm. Higdon
Sullivan County
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
Rev. Carnes
M. E. Church
Death of Justice Hilderbrand in New Salisbury Township
Justice John Cerons of Spencer presided over the funeral at the German Lutheran church in New Salisbury for 78 year old Justice Hilderbrand who died of paralysis early Monday. He served as Justice of the Peace for about twenty five years, longer than any other county official, with seldom reversed decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pice
New Salisbury
Snd
John Cerons
Spencer
Fine dark bay stallion for sale in Ramsey Indiana
Notice of sale by Jacob Hiser Ramsey Indiana for a dark bay stallion age seventeen hands high weight sixteen hundred pounds no blemish selling on reasonable terms experienced buyer sought by local seller in Ramsey Indiana with contact implied by notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Jacob Hiser
Ramsey
Ind
For Sale Homes with Out Buildings Priced Low
Three house options listed at 600 1200 and 1600 dollars with outbuildings. Contact F A Bullett for details. Trustee A J Opp was transacting business here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bullett
A. J. Opp
Indiana State News Briefs List Governor Hanly Appointments
Indianapolis March 17 The first shake of the plum tree at Governor Hanly s office yields appointments to the railway commission Union Banner Hunt Winchester C B McAdams Williamsport Republican William J Wood Evansville Democrat Private secretary to the governor Frederick L Gemmer Williamsport Judge sixty first district Jackson and Scott counties John M Lewis Seymour prosecutor Sanford Murphy Scottsburg Morton monument commission D R Lucas E B Martindale H C Adams Indianapolis J I Irwin Columbus Warren King Greenfield Statehouse custodian O A Baker Shoals Member state board medical registration Dr J E P Holland Bloomington Oftenpath The governor has about thirty more positions to fill across commissions and state boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Hanly
Railway Commission
Union Banner Hunt
Winchester
C. B. McAdams
Williamsport
William J. Wood
Evansville
Frederick L. Gemmer
Jackson
Scott Counties
John M. Lewis
Seymour
Sanford Murphy
Scottsburg
Morton Monument Commission
D. R. Lucas
E. B. Martindale
H. C. Adams
J. I. Irwin
Columbus
Warren King
Greenfield
Statehouse
O. A. Baker
Shoals
J. E. P. Holland
Bloomington
Fatal street duel ends with Mt Vernon marshal in a shooting
In Mt Vernon Indiana on a Saturday night ex Patrolman Henry Burnett confronted Town Marshal John Williams over a months old feud. Burnett armed with knife and pistol advanced when Williams warned him away then shot Burnett in the abdomen. Burnett is critically wounded, Williams surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Henry Burnett
John Williams
Posey County
Burnett
Williams
Brother-in-law shooting in Shelbyville leaves man gravely wounded
In Shelbyville Indiana on March 18 George Thurston and George Dipps Jr. two brothers-in-law clashed over their child custody. Dipps fired from his revolver striking Thurston in the arm groin and forehead as Thurston returned from Smithland school with their daughter. Thurston is hospitalized in serious condition and Dipps has been placed under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
George Thurston
George Dipps, Jr
Thurston
George Dipple
Smithland
Dipple
George Dipple, Jr
Suspected crime after found bloodstained clothing
Evansville Indiana: police investigate possible murder after discovering a full outfit of a small woman's clothing, mutilated and bloodstained, in a riverbank spot five miles above the city. Undergarments show knife slash marks. river search to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Grand jury adjourns without indictments over county graft
Terre Haute Indiana March 18 The grand jury reports it could not obtain testimony to return indictments for alleged graft in county affairs. It says only hearsay was found and urges a thorough county records investigation to secure tangible evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Odd Fellows Report From Indiana Grand Lodge
The annual report of the grand lodge of Indiana Odd Fellows for 1904 has been completed and forwarded by Grand Secretary W H Leedy to the sovereign grand lodge. It shows a satisfactory condition in Indiana Odd Fellows Fellowship with no gains compared to prior records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of Indiana
W. H. Leedy
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Indiana
Tragedy in Vincennes Ends in Fatal Duel Between Men
Ex councilman Colonel A. J. Taylor was shot and killed by Louis A. Meyer outside the Vincennes post office. Meyer, later wounded, surrenders and will plead self defense. The fatal confrontation followed a dispute over Meyer's role as attorney for Taylor's wife in a divorce case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
A. J. Taylor
Indiana
Louis A. Meyer
Taylor
Meyer
Respected Indianapolis figure C Cigarette Baker hides in Kentucky
A Brookville resident and close friend reports C Cigarette Baker alias C A Baker was seen in Louisville after leaving Indianapolis. He claims to have assurances Governor Beckham would deny any request for extradition, despite multiple visits to Marion and suspicion of bribery involving a legislator Ananias Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Ind
C. A. Baker
Baker
Beckham
Indianapolis
General Sweeney's Report Praised by Indiana Sportsmen
Indianapolis March 15 Commissioner Sweeney of the fisheries and game department releases a new report regarded as the finest and most complete on the subject ever issued by a state. It aims to attract keen interest from Indiana sportsmen and may inspire strong enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeney
Indianapolis
Ind
Department of Fisheries and Game
Indiana
Conspiracy Nipped In the Bud
Warsaw report says reservists in Welkowak barracks Grodno governorate formed a plot to incite troop disturbances to dodge Manchuria. Courtmartial issued death sentences to five executed March 13, with others sentenced to life or twenty years penal servitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Welkowak
Grodno
Manchuria
Fivr
Death by Live Wire Accident Near Lebanon Telephone Pole
Bert Hall of the Lebanon Telephone company attempted a repair on a telephone cable near an electric wire. He attached his safety strap to a pole and, while resting his side on the cable, touched the electric line, forming a circuit and dying instantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ind
Bert Hall
Lebanon Telephone Company
City of Valparaiso abandoned as bubonic plague menaces
Valparaiso Chile March 14 Pisagua with a population around 20,000 is being depopulated as hundreds have died from bubonic plague. Police discover deserted houses with corpses in advanced state of putrefaction, signaling a civic exodus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Chile
Pisagua
Wholesale Indictments Hit Rushville Saloonkeepers
Rushville Indiana reports indictments against nearly all city saloonkeepers by a recent grand jury. Principal charges include gambling, operating gambling houses, allowing minors to loiter, and selling intoxicants after legal hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Ind
Double Tragedy in Chicago as Brothers Kill and Self
Frederick Hinka, a cut stone contractor, was shot dead by his brother Charles Hinka who then shot himself. Both deaths were instantaneous amid long standing family hostility on March 17 in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frederick Hinka
Charles Hinka
Three Year Old Die From Maple Syrup Scalding
In Jefferson township Spencer County Indiana a three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Klemens Klass fell into a kettle of boiling maple syrup and died from severe scalds. Evansville Indiana reports a robbery at a grocery by William Wilson who fled and was sentenced to the Jeffersonville reformatory within minutes of capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Ind
Klemens Klass
Jefferson Township
County
Evansville
William Wilson
Jeffersonville
Twelve witnesses testify in Vigo county graft probe
Terre Haute Indiana March 16 twelve voluntary witnesses from Nevins township appeared to testify in the Vigo county graft investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Nevins Township
Vigo County
Death of Mrs. Stanford Near Natural Conclusion
Honolulu report notes Mrs. Stanford died a natural death with a probable will to follow, as details of the case remain pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Stanford
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Japa
Pessany
San Domingo
Czar
Yours Truly
A. M. Eisert
Lanesville Coopers
Peter Elbers
Henry Watther
Grandma McRae
Death of Justice
Hilderbrand
Indiana State News
Hoosiers
Deadly Feud
Stainly
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