Russian warship Pobieda survives mine amid disastrous Port Arthur action
A Russian report details the torpedo boat destroyer Bezstrashni sunk after being surrounded by Japanese forces near Port Arthur. The battleship Pobieda struck a mine during maneuvers but returned to harbor with no loss of life. Forty five perished aboard Bezstrashni.
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St. Petersburg
Bezstrashnn
Port Arthur
Pobieda
Prince Quktomsky
Bezstrashui
Ouktomsky
Petropavlovsk
Plunged Anew In Grief In St Petersburg April Dispatch
The official bulletin reports the loss of another torpedo boat destroyer and the crippling of a battleship after the Petropavlovsk disaster. It refutes a follow on engagement at Port Arthur and notes no Japanese attack. Possible submarine involvement is discussed, with four candidates named for high command.
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St. Petersburg
Petropaviovel
Petropavlovak
Port Arthur
Makaroffi
Skrydloff
Dombnesat
Rojestvensky
Choukunin
Japanese torpedo boats mine port Arthur harbor
Saylight April 14 reports Japanese forces planned and carried out an attack on Port Arthur. Torpedo boats demonstrated before the harbor and laid mines across the outer entrance. The fleet then joined the squadron, and the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk hit a mine and was destroyed.
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Oko Foo
Arthur Fiset
Saylight
Petropavlovsk
Japanese fleet sinks ships at Port Arthur
A brief report from Rear Admiral Uriu says Vice Admiral Togo's fleet attacked Port Arthur in the morning and sunk a Petropavlovsk class battleship and a torpedo boat destroyer. Japanese losses were none except one wounded. A detailed report is expected hourly.
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Tokio
Uriu
Port Arthur
Navy Department
Togo
Petropavlovsk
Tapanese
Port Arthur Battle Report Sunk Japanese Fleet
Japanese government releases official dispatch from Admiral Uriu describing April 13 engagement near Port Arthur. It states a battleship of the Pohstrov or Port Arthur type and one torpedo boat destroyer were sunk, with no damage to the Japanese fleet and no word yet from Admiral Togo.
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Washington
Uriu
Port Arthur
Togo
Admiral Stark interview cites Port Arthur command
In St. Petersburg on April 14 at 4 55 p m Vice Admiral Stark once in charge of the Russian fleet at Port Arthur is quoted as giving his opinion on the Petropavlovsk affair in an interview reported for continuation on page twelve
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St. Petersburg
Stark
Port Arthur
Petropavlovysk Armara
Brown Fights On After Guilty Verdict in Bank Case
Indianapolis April 14 Walter Brown shown no strong emotion after jurors found him guilty on many counts of aiding and abetting bank misappropriation and asset theft in the Indiana National Bank wrecking case. He plans a new-trial motion while doctors say no personal crisis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Walter Brown
Elkhart
Indiana, National Bank
Brown
Foxworthy
J. L. Brodrick
Brodrick
Tudge Anderson
Alderson
Anderson Deinys
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Anderson
John W. Davidson
Davidson
Naple.c. Butler
Verdict Read Shocks Witness as Court Posts Sentence
Terror marked the defendant’s face as the verdict was read. The husband watched, then smiled. Afterward the court heard a motion for a new trial. Tudge Anderson postponed sentence for several days. Wil den Collins and Justus L. Brodrick also face sentences after prior guilty pleas.
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Tudge Anderson
Mr. Ketcham
Wilden JL. Collins
Justus L. Brodrick
Ekhart Bank
Effort 10 Extend Organization Adopts New Officers
The State Association of Master Horseshoers adjourned after electing officers. President George A. Schaefer of Logansport leads a drive to expand membership and influence. Delegates will visit rolling mills and the state school before an evening conference on growth measures.
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State Association of
Master Horseshoers
George A. Schaefer
Logansport
William Geary
Fort Wayne
Marvin Fraser
Bluffton
William Himendorf
Evansville
Wallace Lotridge
Marion
Crawfordsville
Angola
William Elmendorf
Detroit
Wallace Solridge
Masters’ Association
G. J. McGinnis
Brooklyn
Rolling Mills
Mossman, Yarnelle
Fort Wayne Group to Draft State Railroad Commission Bill
Indianapolis April 14 The allied business groups in Indiana back the proposed state railroad commission with strong numbers Fully 100 invitations went out across the state to commercial clubs and similar bodies Many key members including the Grain Dealers Association of Fort Wayne have authority to draft the measure aimed at cheaper coal Also mention of Foley's Kidney Cure sold by Draier Bro
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Indianapolis
Ind
Allied Business Organizations of
Indiana
Grain Dealers’ Association
Fort Wayne
Railroad Commission
Fire Claims Life in Bluffton Saloon Disaster
Bluffton Indiana April 14 John Monahan a 40 year old ditcher lost his life in a blaze that destroyed Paul Ershams saloon in a frame building. The fire likely started from an overheated gas stove and Monahan was found drowned in scalding water after an hour. He was unmarried, had winters at the poor farm, and intoxicated the prior evening. Three men on the second floor escaped in night clothing. The building was reduced to charred wreckage and will not be rebuilt under a fire ordinance. Losses total $1200 on the structure with $600 insurance. the saloon suffered $800 loss with $6500 insured.
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Bentlyes
Bluffton
Ind
John Monahan
Paul Ersham
Monahan
Moriihon
Pittsburg
Hiram Huss
Walter
Tiaac Baumgardner
Smoon
Ersham
Poem Blight of Riley Life Acknowledged
Indianapolis April 14 James Whitcomb Riley admitted the poem Leonainie may have been his though crediting Poe in Fortnightly Review caused uproar. He recalled writing it eighteen years earlier while at the Anderson Democrat and the fallout including loss of his position. he now says he did and did not write it, a saddening episode.
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Tndianapolis
Ind
James Whitcomb Riley
Yesterley
Leonainie
Alfred Russell Wallace
Poe
Riley Sid
Anderson Democrat
Riley
Kokomo
Richards
Paul Lemperly
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. Riley
Missouri Explodes at Target Practice Killing 32 on Board
In Pensacola April 14 the Missouri battle ship suffered a fatal explosion during target practice. Thirty two men died including five officers and twenty seven seamen. A missing turret crewman is presumed dead or escaped. Cause remains uncertain with a board of inquiry ongoing. Bodies honored at the national cemetery.
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Pensacola
Fla
William 8. Cowles
Roosevelt
Hammer
Tus
Navy Yard
Dietrich's Skirts Declared Clean Exoneration Postoffice Probe
Washington April 14 Senator Dietrich is exonerated from all blame in Nebraska postoffice patronage by a senate special committee after an investigation. The house opened with the chaplain referencing the Missouri catastrophe as the Philippine bill drew debate. Warnock of Ohio urged passage, criticizing minority views as imperialist. The rules committee faced criticism for blocking amendments, while Illinois's Williams denounced the bill as unjust to Filipinos. He warned of subsidies to railroads in the islands and potential appointive scandals. The bill passed 130 to 123 with Smith of Michigan voting with Democrats. other measures moved to conference and the general deficiency bill was examined.
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Washington
Dietrich
Nebraska
Senate
House
Missouri
Warnock
Ohio
Committee On Rules
Williams
Illinois
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Beavers
Ora Perry Heath
Philippine Islands
William A. Smith
Mich
Post Ofice
Messrs. Overstreet
Ind
Gardner CN. J
Dynamite kills Russian at hotel in St Petersburg
A Russian general’s son was killed in his hotel room during a dynamite outbreak in St Petersburg. Police recovered documents related to the attack, and investigators began tracing the explosion’s mastermind.
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London
Petersburg
Kazarkoff
Hotel du Nord
Wittenberg College Receives Strout Estate Bequest
The will of the late Rev. Charles Strout filed for probate in Springfield Ohio bequeaths the entire estate valued at 300005 dollars to Wittenberg College the notable local institution. The document names the college as sole heir and reflects a major posthumous gift to the campus.
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Springfield
Ohio
Charles Strout
Wittenberg College
Ign
Kaiser Not to Meet Loubet and William in Talks
Paria April 14. Cracked dispatches deny reports that negotiations are underway to arrange a meeting between President Loubet and Emperor William. No confirmation from diplomatic channels.
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Kaiser
Louben
Paria
Negotivn, Ihhone
Loubet
William
Escapes the British in Somalis land taken by Italian territory
Aden reports Hadji Moheim met Bul Abdullah the mad mullah the British campaign in Somali land, escaped into Italian territory. In Indiana Allen County Superior Court April Term 1904 Jintry Gilbert vs George J Ryan et al non resident defendant George J Ryan liable on notes. Notice to appear by June 10 1904 or answer demurrer. clerk Atnsti W A JOHNSON. attorney GEO W LOUIILT.
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Aden
Hadji Moheimmet Bul Abdullah
Somalisland
State of Indiana
Allen County
Jintry Gilbert
George J. Ryan
Indiana
Anawer
Demir
Atlesti W
Tohnson
Money to Loan on Real Estate or Personal Security
Real estate and personal security loans offered by CG and E Pfelfar. Rooms 6-7 at Bass Black building advertise cash advances and loan options with terms available upon inquiry.
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E. Pfelfar
Bass
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