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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1905

Page

8

Armistice Signed At Shahode Bidding War Withdrawals Begin

Protocol notes ceasefire terms between two powers in Manchuria. General Ovanosky and General Fukushima signed the armistice near Shahode after nine hours of negotiations. Demilitarized zones are established and naval issues to be resolved in later steps. Chiefs M Witte Baron Rosen Baron Komura and M Takahira signed the document.

Gunshu Pass Manchuria Ovanosky Kochinton Q Ovanosky Fukushima Shahode London Sis Stures Sete Bgp Suspandéc Hop Ararth Parton M. Wit

Mikasa Destroyed by Fire Sinking With 599 Dead

The Japanese battleship Mikasa was lost after a fire and magazine explosion. Admiral Teeowee was aboard during the disaster which began at midnight September 10. The blaze reached the aft magazine, the explosion tore the hull, and the ship sank with 599 lives lost.

Fukio Navy Department Teeowee Makasa

Witte Farewell Dinner Cancelled at Envoys Request

Mr. Witte was honored at a Lotus Club farewell dinner hosted by Melville E. Stone. A reception planned for the Produce Exchange today with Baron De Rosen was cancelled at envoys’ request due to unforeseen business. Witte sailed home this afternoon.

New York Mr. Witte Melville E. Stone Lotus Club

Baron Komura Improves in New York Hospital Visit

Baron Komura the Japanese envoy shows satisfactory improvement after a period of illness in New York. Doctors report his condition is stable and Dr. Delafield will examine him once today.

Baron Komura New York Delafield

Minister Yoshisawa Resigns Amid Guarded Tokyo

The resignation of Minister Yoshisawa is welcomed by the intelligent class. Tokyo remains under military guard at streets and government buildings, with no sign of disorder reported.

Yoshisawa Tokio

Tokyo riot tolls tallied by police

Police estimate casualties from the recent rioting show 368 constables, 16 firemen, and two soldiers wounded. Among the mob and bystanders, nine were killed and 487 wounded.

Tokio

Conference on fortifications stalls in Karlstad

Norwegian and Swedish delegates spent four hours in talks Sunday about fortifications. Unforeseen difficulties arose. Discussions are expected to finish Wednesday and the preliminary result will be sent to the riksdag and the storthing.

Karlstad Riksdag Storthing

Fall from Capital Dome Injures Teenager in D C

In Columbia on September 13 Warren Scruggs fifteen years old fell from the dome inside the state capitol and plunged about sixty feet to the marble floor below, sustaining instant injuries.

Capital Dome Columbia D. C State Capitol Arren Scruggs

District Attorney Jerome to Attend Armstrong Committee Hearing

Lakeville Conn Sept 18 District Attorney Jerome plans to attend the Wednesday Armstrong insurance committee session where George W Perkins will resume testimony He declines to guess on criminal culpability in a campaign contribution by an insurance firm saying civil restitution may be sought by the attorney general or others and he will decide on prosecution after examining the testimony

Lakeville Conn Jerome New York Armstrong Insurance Committee George W. Perkins Perkins Armstrong Committee

Unclear Balkan Plot Report From Vienna Telegraphs

Fragmented dispatches describe alleged moves to foment violence and interfere in Macedonian affairs. The texts mention figures like Prince Ferdinand and a planned apartment courtyard strike in Constantinople as part of the alleged activity.

Vienna Frei Fos Sata Peter G Seergh Pal Ferdinand Constantinanie Sane Urenanisiation

Diplomatic note on repeal of duties to be published

The American government reports a message from the imperial decree issued on the tenth inst. repealing duties on certain American goods and requiring certificates of origin. The State Department says publication will be delayed no longer and customs houses will be instructed to conform.

Washington Barry Bocer Vents. Mass State Department United States

President Roosevelt to receive only urgent callers at Sagamore Hill

President Roosevelt, at Sagamore Hill, announces he will take no callers from now until his return to Washington on the 3rd inst. except for urgent official business. He has been deeply engaged in affairs of high importance and seeks quiet for the remainder of his stay.

Oyster Bay L. I Roosevelt Washington Sagamore Hill

Yellow Peril in Japan China Alliance Fears Rise

Berlin reports growing Japanese anger after the Portsmouth treaty terms. The Kaiser watches Tokio as public anti foreign sentiment shifts toward Americans and a potential Sino German alliance. Officials fear a rising yellow peril threatening European and American interests in Asia.

Berlin Tokio Portsmouth Weepan Dirle China Eurane Arion Japan

Taft Says Japanese Anti Peace Reports Exaggerated

Secretary of War Taft concluded travels in Japan by noting no broad anti foreign sentiment. He described a Tokio mob action as separate from Americans. Taft cited Chinese boycott losses and observed U S Miss Alice Roosevelt heads home aboard Siberia. Local conditions remained quiet in Yokohama.

Yokohama Taft San Francisco Korea America Japan Yatt Alice Roosevelt Siberia

The Printers Strike Ends in Agreement Negotiations

Chicago sources report over 100 independent concerns employing 1,200 men have signed the union demand for an eight hour day after January 1, 1906 and a closed shop. The fight now centers on the Chicago Typothetae as the master printers.

Chicago Chicago Typographical Union Chicago Typothetae

Prince George Linked as Norway Heir If Danish Crown Fails

Copenhagen reports a Norwegian diplomat says if Prince Charles of Denmark declines the Norwegian throne negotiations would open with Prince George of Greene. Greene was educated at the Danish naval college.

Prince George Copenhagen Prince Charles of Denmark Norway Prince George of Greene

Republicans Withdraw City Ticket in Philadelphia Upset

Philadelphia on September 13 reports the county Republican ticket, chosen before Mayor Weaver's gas lease feud, has been withdrawn and a new ticket will be selected by the city committee amid political upheaval.

Philadelphia Weaver

Britt Nelson bout nets substantial receipts in split

In San Francisco on September 12 the Britt Nelson contest total receipts reached 48311 dollars. Nelson earned 18841.29, Britt 12560.82, and the management share amounted to 16908.82 with the remainder allocated to other costs.

San Francisco Nelson Britt Management

Lake Vessel Burned off Parisian Island

The schooner W. H. Ketchum, sailing from Duluth to Cleveland, burned Saturday night off Parisian Island in Lake Superior. Two crewmen drowned while trying to abandon ship in a lifeboat.

Sault Ste. Marie W. H. Ketchum Duluth Cleveland Parisian Island Lake Superior

Market Report Indianapolis Grain and Livestock

Grain and Livestock figures across Chicago Cincinnati New York and East Buffalo with wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lambs prices. Notable ranges include Indianapolis wheat No 2 red 83 87 cents with rye and oats mixed values. Chicago hogs 5.20 to 5.75. New York cattle 3.80 to 5.90. Toledo May wheat 87 3 4 percent.

Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo

Double Tragedy Strikes Cedar Lake Couple

In Hammond Indiana on September 18 Harry Homan aged 24 shot and killed Mrs Charles Jeanette a bride of three weeks at Cedar Lake after she jilted him for another man. He then killed himself.

Hammond Ind Harry Homan Charles Jeanette Cedar Lake

Deadly Baltimore Train Wreck Near Kimmell

A Baltimore and Ohio train wreck near Kimmell Indiana early today killed the engineer and the baggageman and left several passengers seriously injured. Authorities report multiple injuries and ongoing investigation into the cause.

Kimmell, Ind Baltimore & Ohio

Yellow fever report from New Orleans to Sunday evening

New Orleans report shows 24 new cases pushing total to 2 571 and deaths to 336. Six new foci identified, 323 under treatment and 1 913 discharged. Total cases include ongoing and recovered patients.

New Orleans

Battleship Mississippi launch planned at Cramp's yard

The Mississippi will be ready for launching at Cramp's ship yards in Philadelphia by Sept. 30. In Hungary the crown and united opposition appear to have reached an impasse in the diet. An elevated railroad derailment in New York kills twelve and injures many. Mrs. Virginia Henry Beasley, 89, a granddaughter of Patrick Henry, dies in Willard state hospital. Kansas City school denies entry to Black students. case to be tested in courts. An infernal machine thrown at Tavastehus governor’s carriage fails to explode.

Cramp’s Shipyards Philadelphia New York Virginia Henry Beasley Patrick Henry Willard N. Y Kansas City Kan Tavastehus Finland

Fire at Utah college ruins mechanical shops

Fire destroyed the mechanical shops at the agricultural college of Utah causing unspecified losses. The report notes strained Greece Romania relations and political shifts in Spain with ministerial gains amid elections. Other items mention unrest in Tiflis, Portugal visit invite, and a deadly clash with strikers in France.

Riculuiral College Utah Greece Reiumania Charles Portugal Madrid Ted

Former French Premier Rene Goblet Dies in Ler is

Rene Goblet former president of the French council of ministers dies in Ler is. Chinese Anm Weisean boaucau in Shanzhai seen as forerunner of anti foreign agitation. Gre Western Cation telegraph company directors end horse racing service. Union Veteran Lesson holds twentieth encampment in Wilmington Delaware. Tarpon Springs Florida contractor G E Paul shoots wife then kills himself. Christiania dispatches mark Norway Sweden tensions as serious due to Swedish commissioners.

Rene Goblet French Council of Ministers Leris China Shanzhai Gre Western Cation Telegraph Conipany Lesson United States Wilmington Del Tarpon Springs Fla E. Paul Christiania Norway Sweden

Boston Mayor Patrick A Collins Dies

Boston mayor Patrick A. Collins has died. The report notes his leadership and his tenure as chief executive of the city, marking the end of an era in Boston politics.

Storm Hits Omaha Causing Major Damages

A Friday storm struck Omaha causing thousands of dollars in damage. The report notes continuing progress in industry, commerce and agriculture per R G Dun & Co weekly review.

Omaha Baku R. G. Dun & Co Consulting Board of Engineers Isthmian Canal United States

Peace talks in Europe and distant events loom large

Sweden and Norway appear to have settled on peace. Japanese minister M. Takahira plans return home in a few weeks. Gettysburg hosts the Sons of Veterans encampment. Major General Daniel W. Benham is reported dead in Tiffin at sixty eight. A Manchurian port decree opens ports to all powers. Three Japanese paymasters embezzled 165000 dollars. Russian ship losses at Port Arthur Vladivostok and the Sea of Japan total 113000000. An Iron Mountain fast train wreck near Arcadia Missouri kills two trainmen and injures fifteen passengers.

Sweden Norway M. Takahira Japan The Sons of Veterans Gettysburg Daniel W. Benham U.S. A Tiffin Ohio Manchuria Port Arthur Vladivostok Sea of Japan Iron Mountain Arcadia

Resignation in Indiana Auditor Case Amid Embezzlement Charge

Indiana politics reel as Auditor David F. Sherrick resigns under governor Hanly pressure after $145,9290 missing funds. Warren Bigler appointed to fill term. grand jury to probe Sherrick and Wickard forged notes. Security values cited near $172,708.34 with $20,000 state deposits. surety company to cover gaps.

Indianapolis David F. Sherrick Hanly Sherrick Warren Ligler Wabash Jle Sherick Auditor’s Office Bigler Charles W. Miller Miller Marion County Grand Jury David E. Sherrick W. S. Wickard Charles E. Benedict Wickard Willard S. Wickard J. H. Murry Company Cicero Ind Hamilton County

Sherrick Audit Complications Rise for Indiana

Indiana officials weigh potential losses from Sherrick securities held in state treasury vaults. Governor Hanly and Attorney General Miller believe no loss is likely but caution remains. Legal questions hint at possible involvement with the American Surety Co. of New York bondsman for Sherrick.

Hanly Sherrick Miller Roscoe C. Hawkins American Surety Company Indianapolis American Surety Company of New York

Indiana editorial groups organize for national contest in June

Todianapolis editorial committees under the Indiana Allied Editorial Association met at the Grand hotel to prep for the National Editorial Association tournament next June. R L S Truitt of Noblesville was named chairman and J R Whitehead of the American Press Association secretary treasurer and executive committee member guiding subcommittees on entertainment transportation and finance.

Todianapolis Indiana Elditorial Mfdianarelis

Powell resigns as U.S. minister to Haiti

William F. Powell, the United States minister to Haiti, on leave in Camden announces he will resign to President Roosevelt citing revolutions riots and fever in Haiti. He plans to return to Port au Prince in about eight days to await his successor. Powell was appointed by President Harrison about ten years ago.

Camden N. J William F. Powell United States Haiti Roosevelt Powell Port Au Prince Harrison

Sovereign Lodge ILGOFO Holds Annual Session in Philadelphia

The annual communication of the sovereign lodge IL GO OF opened in Philadelphia with Robert E. Wright of Allentown, Pa, grand sire, presiding this morning. remains in session.

Philadelphia Sovereign Lodge IL. GO. O. F Robert E. Wright Allentown

Strike Declared in Indianapolis Typographical Union

The Indianapolis Typographical Union called a strike yesterday after employers refused to sign the eight hour day agreement. Both sides prepare for a bitter fight following the conference.

Indianapolis

Viewers to resume Lob ditch dredge work along Wabash

The Lob ditch dredge project near Portland Indiana will resume this week. The dredge will extend three miles down the Wabash river shortening the river channel by at least two miles. It will affect 65 000 acres of land and reclaim several thousand acres.

Portland Ind Wabash River

Noted Indiana farmer fatally shoots son-in-law

Noblesville Indiana September 13 Henry Ebberts a leading farmer shot and fatally wounded his son in law Daniel Young at his home four miles southeast of Noblesville last night. The fatal incident stems from long standing ill will between Ebberts and Young.

Noblesville Ind Henry Ebberts Daniel Young Ebberts

It Was a Mistrial in Rusty Roberts Case

Mt. Vernon Indiana September 12. After forty eight hours the jury in the state against Rusty Roberts who was accused of killing Robert Cain failed to agree and was discharged. The jury stood eight for conviction and four for acquittal. Another trial will be had at the November term.

Mt. Vernon Ind Rusty Roberts Robert Cain

Tariff seen as main issue in Ohio governor race

Columbus September 18 Republicans say tariff will be the chief issue in the canvass. Chairman Dick of the state executive committee issued a formal statement answering questions about the gubernatorial campaign in Ohio.

Columbus Ohio Republican State Executive Committee

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