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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1904
Page
4
Outposts of both sides report ongoing clashes along the Yalu River. The first Japanese Army is landed and in contact with Chinese and Allied forces, signaling a major escalation in the border fighting.
Paris reports say renewed hostilities along the Yalu border with Mak m ilarov inspecting Port Arthur defenses. French advices confirm Japan has landed four army corps in Korea and the second army prepares to debark. mobilization of naval reserves noted as government closes, with limited newspapers. Che Foo dispatches describe a Chinese steamer and two British steamers blocked at New Chwang port, now nearly closed to commerce.
The Herald dispatch from Harlin reports that the Russian government continues purchasing German trans Atlantic liners. Negotiations are said to be underway for a sizable number of German vessels, reflecting ongoing wartime acquisitions.
The Petersburg dispatch says Dr. Lessar, the Russian minister in Peking, has delivered a strong report on the SAPS shipment issue. The item continues on page seven.
Washington reports a War Department bulletin stating General Wood invited Sultan Tarace to Vigora on March 31 for consultation, Tarace refused, hostile preparations followed, and marching columns from Marshal and Vicars advanced to Vicara and Taraca river mouth. Several soldiers were wounded, casualties included two enlisted men and multiple fatalities as combined forces gathered in the valley. Two Moros leaders implicated in two years of eastern Langao trouble are in hiding and may be arrested.
After a 90 minute deliberation the Auburn jury returned not guilty verdicts in the Marion Smith case. Smith faced charges of aiding Frank Stafford’s jail escape and was linked to Stafford who escaped after allegedly forging checks. Stafford, arrested February 1, had not been recaptured and is believed to have gone west. Smith, Stafford’s cousin by marriage to Bradford’s wife, was defended by J W Baxter and Robert Barr.
Indianapolis April 11 A News Special from Washington reports Lieutenant Governor Gilbert the Republican nominee for Congress in Indiana s Twelfth district is the guest of Republican members of Congress from Indiana Representative Robinson indicates Gilbert will likely succeed Robinson March 4 Gilbert aims to win rural free delivery for the Twelfth district promising Allen and Steuben counties full service A L C B A branch banquet at the Library Hall marks its first anniversary with Mrs M J Maroney Supreme deputy as guest of honor
Alfred Shrimpton, longtime Fort Wayne contractor and notable local business figure, died at 6 40 am at his home 606 West Main street after a prolonged illness linked to apoplexy first struck in 1901. Born in London October 2 1836, he came to America at age four, served in the Kentucky volunteers in the Civil War, and helped build and lead major local projects including the Masonic Temple and St Vincent's Orphans Home. Surviving relatives include brothers Henry and William Shrimpton of Cincinnati and sisters Mrs William Dodson and Miss Mary Louise Shrimpton. his funeral will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church with burial in Cincinnati. The Knights of Columbus plan a card party Wednesday evening.
Washington bulletin reports water condition at 76.5 versus 97.3 a year earlier on April 1 and winter rye at 82.3 versus 97.9 last April, outlining comparative agricultural and hydrological standings.
Mrs Maggie Humes died several hours after her clothing ignited while attempting to kindle a fire in the millinery rooms above her store in Monroeville. Her daughter Wallia Humes was seriously injured but will recover. A trimmer from Delphos, Miss Edna McCallister, raised the alarm. The blaze damaged the building with an estimated loss of 600 dollars. Nearby residents and family members are named in the report.
Special to The Santinel from Munele Indiana April 11 reports the M E conference appoints Rev. C U Wade as presiding elder for the Fort Wayne district. The Fort Wayne churches receive new pulpit assignments including First Church Rev J H K Walta Wayne Street Rev A S Preston Trinity Church Rev George Gocking Simpson Church Rev J G Darwin St Pauls Church Rev Lewis Behl Fort Wayne Circuit Rev B A Bunner and Rev David Wells transfers. The conference closes with final meeting tonight and the Preedmans Aid and Southern Educational society anniversary.
Washington April 11 The United States Supreme Court held the merger of Minnesota and Northern Securities and Northern Pacific and Great Northern railway companies invalid for lack of jurisdiction. Justice Harlan wrote the opinion. the circuit court should not have entertained jurisdiction and the case should be returned to state courts. The ruling touches on state law and federal anti trust provisions, and notes a second hearing on jurisdiction. An unrelated NY Beavers habeas appeal was also discussed.
Indianapolis April 31 The Munice high school has forwarded its withdrawal from the Indiana high school Oratorical association to burner Clancey head of Shortridge organization It is supposed Muricle school not in favor of contesting against Samuel Taylor the colored orator who will represent the local school The schools that will have speakers at
In the Senate, Washington, April 11, Congress has been invited to attend the opening of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition on Saturday, April 30. Crawfordsville on May 18 are Indianapolis, Noblesville, Madison and Crawfordsville.
Directors from Fort Wayne Van Wert and Line Traction meet this afternoon at the company offices. Attendees include James Murdock of Lafayette D J Cable of Lina J D Nealey and L G Nealey of St Marys and Henry C Paul of the city.
Washington special reports the Supreme Court postponed the Vandalia Railroad Company v Indiana motion to dismiss until its merits are argued. The case will not be heard at the October term.
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