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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
8
Reports from Saigon and St. Petersburg confirm Vice Admiral Nebogatoff’s squadron near Cape St. James and a junction with Vice Admiral Rosestvensky’s force. The combined Russian fleet is expected to steam north toward Japan, with Indo China waters cited as staging areas.
Tokio May 9 reports Vice Admiral Togo concentrating his fleet in the Korean channel while a portion of the Japanese navy watches Vladivostok.
From the Front reports Japanese feints to probe Russian outposts near Lafangoi Erdahed and Toungoi. Russians push left and center lines after repelling Japanese attacks May 7 8. Cavalry and artillery recapture Bhahetky mines as Oyama directs forces from Chantafu. Prisoner estimates list Japanese losses at Mukden around 12 355 killed and 70 000 wounded.
A Pennsylvania Railroad wreck in Harrisburg near May 11 left twenty dead and over a hundred injured after a boxcar loaded with dynamite exploded mid train. The crash followed a midline explosion and a side swipe by the Cleveland express. Fire consumed the entire train before rescuers could reach all victims.
During a May 13 thunderstorm twelve milch cows on Fred Mellencamp's farm near Seymour were killed by lightning as they huddled beside a straw stack in the barn lot.
The Snyder tornado death toll is expected to exceed 100 with 95 bodies recovered, 12 missing, and 7 of 41 seriously wounded fatally hurt. Over 100 injured, relief from neighboring towns, Oklahoma City sent diggers and undertakers, governor issues proclamation. Fire follows the destruction.
A strong wind event blows many law books letters photographs and bank books from Snyder sixty miles to Fort Cobb Oklahoma on May 12. Local authorities report scattered papers and documents collected around the town prompting inquiries into the source and wind pattern.
A tornado near Marquette Kansas yesterday killed twenty six people and injured forty four. Thirty five of the injured are seriously hurt with potential deaths further feared. The twister formed three miles south of town and moved north causing extensive destruction to homes west of the main street. Most houses along its path were wrecked with only a few survivors.
New Albany May 9 Rev Ulysses G Sutherlin accused of murdering his wife appears in court but is not arraigned. Judge Dowling files a plea in abatement challenging jury qualification due to ties to Louisville Southern Indiana Traction. If sustained, the indictment could invalidate many cases from the last grand jury.
Governor Hanly has ordered rigid enforcement of Sunday closing laws in Michigan City. The measure aims to curb cross border spending to nearby Chicago, with business leaders initially arguing for Sunday shopping to stay local. Local authorities expect the city to enforce the close up order firmly, ending exemptions.
Manila May 15 Fierce two week fighting on Jolo led by General Leonard Wood against outlaw chief Pala and 600 followers left 300 Moros dead and Wood's force with seven killed and sixteen wounded. Pala and remaining followers are surrounded in a swamp choosing death over capture per Moro tradition.
New Salisbury farmers worried their strawberry profits may vanish as a Chicago strike disrupts sales. Miss Huldah Crosby left for Indianapolis to attend the Grand Lodge as a representative of New Salisbury Rebecca Lodge. Miss Elizabeth Bringle, back home with mumps, had been at O W N C in Corydon. Mrs Adeline Heuser and Nellie visited Crandall and Mr J L Walk. Lula Temple of Flocktown visited locals. Emma Dome and Ida Crosby visited Georgetown Rebecca Lodge. Hattie and Virgie Jenkins of Bryneville visited Elizabeth Walk. Sue Burn of Marengo visited Silas Bringle’s home.
Bridgeport reports river levels rising with corn and cabbage under water. Captains Farnsley and Willett’s boats pass en route from Cincinnati as a cloud burst lifts the Kentucky river and drags the E T Slider dock from New Albany, with the towboat pursuing.
Edd Windell is repairing his house. The river is at a very high stage and still rising. There will be preaching at Concord Sunday night May 21st by Rev. Toombs. Mayme Fowler spent the weekend with Kentucky friends. Ed Beanblossom attended a fish-fry at Morgan's Landing. A child of Jesse Love, long ill, is reported better. Walter Hardsaw of Milan, Ky visited Jesse Hall’s family. Dr Hays of Valley City attended Mrs Claude Beanblossom who is very ill. Clara Ballard and Helen Protter visited her father. Young folks attended Mauckport entertainments given by C L Dick.
Chicago reports two or more men using the names Anderson Craft and Todd swindled people for two months by selling magazine subscriptions as agents of the American Press Association. They operated in Chicago Omaha Council Bluffs Sioux City and other locations. The association is not a subscription agency.
Indianapolis May 12 Reports from Grand Recorder Prather and Grand Treasurer Hutchinson show a 412 member gain the greatest increase in state history. Total accessions 620, reductions 208. Two new charters granted to Rushville and Goshen bring chartered command eries to 47 with 5 116 members. Treasury balance $8 329.42 receipts for year $14 698.87 disbursements $6 386.45.
Emil H. Neu mir a clerk for Equitable Life Assurance Society and Thomas Lobley Jr of New York arrested for complicity with Sam Leobley in fraudulently obtaining a $27 000 loan on a policy believed stolen from the society's vaults.
Martinsville Indiana May 13 The Pentecost church national convention will be held in August with 200 ministers and teachers and an estimated 5000 to 6000 attendees. Rev Thomas Nelson of Indianapolis and Rev C B Woodson of the local church will lead the work with other workers. Tents will rise in Forest Grove park west of the city and the main meeting tent will accommodate about 8000 people.
Arlington Indiana May 9 The private bank run by Horace Goodrich as president and Oliver Jones as cashier both of Pendleton has closed its doors. The failure is blamed on limited capacity and overreaching loan practices.
In Indianapolis on Memorial Day, Governor Hanly urges the public to refrain from frivolous amusements and devote the day to considering life’s verities and obligations. The proclamation aligns with allied military groups overseeing Memorial Day exercises.
Terre Haute Indiana May 12 A long standing quarrel led to a fierce fight between James Dunbar a local grocer and George Zimmerman who lived near Dunbars premises. Zimmerman grabbed a hoe and severed Dunbars nose in the confrontation.
Roosevelt arrives in Washington on a special Pennsylvania Railroad train at midnight after a smooth crossing. He proceeds to the capital amid typical greeting and security measures as he begins his scheduled engagements.
Vincennes Ind May 11 probable arrest for misappropriating Busseron township funds leads ex Trustee Jas E Cullop to vanish. He was found short about 10000 dollars with bondsmen paying 8500. Bondsmen claim no idea of his whereabouts.
Georgetown reports Mrs. Philip Martin and Harry Baker still ill and improving respectively. Wm Kiethhley’s son, home from New Albany, visits briefly. Claude Summers of Galena and Dave Summerss hosted guests Saturday evening. A hard stain on Saturday morning caused creek damage and Byrneville mail delay. J W Clipp, Greenville beef peddler, fell into Big Indian creek losing thirty dollars and nearly drowning with his team.
Heavy rain swept across Song and East Texas leaving extensive damage reported. Local officials assess flooded areas as residents begin cleanup and recovery operations.
Indianapolis May 13 Bert Peter aged fifteen of Broad Ripple drowned in White river below the Broad Ripple dam while in a boat with another boy fishing. Investigators say rough play rocked the boat causing it to capsize.
Sunday evening May 21 Baccalaureate Service at M E church. Monday evening May 22 Senior Reception at Monnie O Bannon home. Tuesday evening May 23 Evening with Prof and Mrs Martin. Wednesday evening May 24 Junior Senior Reception at Nell Keller’s. Thursday evening May 25 Commencement. Friday evening May 26 Iter Graminis at Ray DeMosse home.
Mrs Elizabeth Smith died aged 69. Funeral was held yesterday and she was laid to rest in Wolfe graveyard.
Corydon High School meets O. V. N. C. in a Friday afternoon baseball game at the Fair Grounds. Admission is ten cents.
Local advertisement touts W. H. Rosenbarger as the ice cream man offering better quality sherbet and ices. It urges readers not to ship cream to cities and to enjoy superior homemade treats from Rosenbarger.
Shucks Corner reports continued fruit growth with a new telephone line to ten growers and Abe Roudenbush shipping the first berries. Keifer pear king William Houser notes a good crop while Ed Dilotte proves angora goats profitable. Raspberry crop forecast reaches 1900 crates. T. J. Burton is re elected president of the Harrison County S. S. organization.
County Board of Review announces it will meet in the Commissioners' Room in Corydon Harrison County Indiana to review tax assessments in compliance with state law and amendments. The notice cites Section 114 of the taxation act approved March 6 190 and invites interested parties to attend.
A Harrison County notice sets the time for a hearing on the review of assessments and equalization of real property. The agenda lists parcel 4 B in the county and is issued by the county officials. The session proceeds to assess valuation adjustments and uniform taxation considerations.
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