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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
22
A rundown of a February sale lists run of the mill silks remnants and plain fabrics at half price. The catalog highlights 60 cent yardage pieces, fancy lawns and muslin remnants, lace runs, and low cost gloves, shirts, and dresses.
Nagasaki reports say about 1,800 Japanese soldiers were killed, likely from the sinking of a transport. Disturbances are noted in Seoul. Six Norwegian steamers Lena Activ Sentis Seirstad Argo, hired by a Russian contractor, were captured with coal cargoes. Hermes arrived captured. Manchuria to be seized Feb 16 due to repair deadline.
Reports from Tokio claim three of four ships of the Russian Vladivostok squadron were blown up Friday night while passing through the Tsugaru straits between Hondo and Yezo. The sinking of the Zensho Maru followed by alleged bombardments of Kakuyame and Matsuma sparked intense local enthusiasm rivaling Port Arthur victory celebrations.
London reports on February rumors about Lord Roberts regarding a possible appointment or role in the government. The discussion centers on his suitability and political implications amid a tense public debate.
A fever rages with no sign of breaking and Mr. Hanna shows no strength left to rally. Doctors warn the illness is almost certainly fatal and expect his end to come within a brief time, despite any remaining hopeful watchers.
Marion Indiana February 15 Charles Brodt an employee at Keystone Hub works lost part of his tongue when a hub caught in a boring machine. The tongue was reattached by surgeon W V Cameron after blood loss. Brodt regained the ability to talk.
Chicago mourns lawyer and public citizen John H Hamline who died after a four day illness from pneumonia. Dr. Frank Johnson and Dr. Arnold Klebs attended him at his bedside. He had contracted a cold while helping his coachman, then went to his temple office before falling ill. Survived by wife Mrs. Hamline and two children Josephine 15 and John H Jr 6.
Muncie Indiana February 15 The First National bank of Matthews will reopen within a week unless plans miscarry. Cashier C H Church of the Delaware County bank in Muncie and Matthews director said this. Acting receiver W D Frazier of Warsaw conferred on the bank’s condition with state and federal officials.
D E Jones and N A Wetherholt, attendants at the Athens state hospital, were held to the grand jury on a manslaughter charge after an investigation into the death of Stephen Cain, 42, a Shawnee patient. Cain was found dead on a ward cot with six broken ribs and intestinal ruptures.
Ashland Wis Feb 15 The Security Savings bank is under control of State Banking Commissioner Marcus C Bergh. A rumor caused a bank run months ago and much money was withdrawn but the bank remains solvent.
Shamokin Pa Feb 15 notice from Lehigh Valley Coal company states all idle collieries in the district will reopen March 1. About two thousand men and boys will be employed.
In Peoria Illinois revenue officials announce all time collection records broken for a single week ending Saturday. The seven day total reached 231 858 dollars surpassing previous marks.
Washington February 13 The ailing Senator Hanna clung to life as doctors reported a sudden collapse and near death after a fever and typhoid poisoning. Oxygen saline drips and strychnine aided his heart while family was summoned. recovery looked possible after a midnight rally.
In Springfield Illinois February 13 a Lincoln birthday ceremony drew several hundred attendees at Oak Ridge cemetery. The event was hosted by Stephenson post G A R and Stephenson Woman's Relief corps with addresses by Mrs Lorraine J Pitkin of Chicago and Col James S Felter among others. Floral tributes were laid on the tomb and many Black attendees were present.
Oliver Ames of Mattoon Illinois returns from the Klondike claiming a coal mine discovery fronting him as a future millionaire. He owns half the mine and says it has at least 100 600 000 in sight with coal selling for 25 dollars a ton and the shaft superior to a gold mine.
Det Merge Prinz Williams alias Williams Berckman is placed on a special Richmond-bound train after confessing to the brutal robbery and murders at the Shields residence in Roanoke. The crime left Mrs Shields and her daughter severely harmed with a throat cut and skull fractures. Rewards totaling 2000 dollars were offered. Local militia kept under arms. several Black residents left Roanoke amid incendiary talk.
Augustus J. Brunson of the First National Bank of Plainfield N J and vice president of Vandeventer Carpet Mfg Co Greensboro N C is totally blind after a chemical explosion in a secret laboratory near the city. Doctors from Newark and Philadelphia confirmed permanent blindness. Brunson, 23, a descendant of the Vandeventer family and a noted East millionaire, had a long-standing prominence in New Jersey business.
Milwaukee judge rules parole from another state does not exempt a prisoner from arrest by out of state officers. The case involves J. B. Colgan, freed on parole in Illinois, later arrested in Wisconsin on a forgery charge connected to prior acts before his parole.
Grand Rapids, Feb 13 Ald Jacob Ellen, convicted of accepting a bribe in the water deal, will perfect an appeal to the Supreme Court. Sentence was deferred to Feb 25. Prosecution of others arrested for doodling in the same deal is postponed to prepare for Supreme Court cases with convictions already secured.
William Miller known as Dad Miller and a longtime West engineer was crushed to death while repairing an engine in Leadville Colorado. He served in the United States and was employed by the Rio Grand.
A Russian torpedo transport Yenisei was blown up after hitting a mine at Port Arthur. The ship sank with Captain Stepanoff, three officers, and ninety-one men lost. Built in the Baltic, 2500 tons, armed with five twelve pounders and six three-pounders. Also notes czar orders 600000 troops to readiness and potential recall of Count Cassini. General Renenkampf given command of cavalry.
A Russian cruiser fired on the British steamer Fu Ping at Port Arthur wounding five Chinese sailors and damaging the hull. Captain Cray protested to Wei Hai Wei and was told to keep silent. A guardship later fired three shells as the Fu Ping left with a permit. The American steamer Pleiades also faced exit denial by Russian authorities.
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