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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1904
Page
4
Japanese forces admit heavy losses in storming Russian fortifications while pushing toward Port Arthur. The report notes a costly advance but highlights progress toward the strategic port despite casualties and contested positions.
Dispatches from Tokio report the Russian retreat from Sao Chilhu toward Port Arthur after heavy losses at Kin Chow Nan Shan and Talien. Japanese forces captured fifty cannons and suffered around 8,000 killed and wounded across Kin Ghou Nan Shan and Talien engagements.
In Rising Sun Indiana after forty two hours of deliberation the twelve jurors failed to reach a verdict in the Gillespie murder case. Judge Downey discharged the jury after confirming no probability of agreement.
In Hising Sun Indiana on May 28 the jury in the Gillespies and Barbours murder case appeared hopelessly hung after 24 hours deliberation. At 10 o clock they reported an impossible verdict and were sent back. Judge Downey considered discharging the jury as counselors conferred amid much public interest with the defendants and Mrs Seward present.
The state resumes presenting evidence in the Dunn murder case of Alice Cothrell nearly three years after her disappearance. Judge Smith orders sessions again Monday to proceed with the trial while maintaining fairness. Father Edward Cothrell testifies about searches, Dunn’s alleged statements, and the ongoing efforts to locate Alice.
Los Angeles May 26 The Methodist general conference rejected a proposal for a special temperance department and dedicated fund by a 441 to 188 vote. New bishops preside as sessions continue and discussions reflect broad sentiment against changes to church discipline on amusements.
In Auburn, May 28, the DeKalb county grand jury indicted former Farmers' Bank officers Albert Robbins president and Edward L. Robbins cashier for receiving deposits while the bank was insolvent. Bonds set at 5000 each with Zimmer man Buckart standing as sureties for Edward and Zimmer man Lackey for Albert. The grand jury hints at more indictments including Frank Foltz for shooting a local boy.
Mrs Petgen aged 70 of Meilta street sustained a fracture of the left hip in a fall Friday evening. She was taken to St. Joseph hospital where Dr. E J McOscar attended her. Her advanced age makes her condition very serious.
Senator Matthew Stanley Quay dies at 2 46 PM after a period of deep stupor. He weakened through the day as doctors reported exhaustion from inability to take nourishment, surrounded by family in Beaver Pennsylvania. Quay, born 1833 in Dillsburg, Pa, had a long career as a lawyer, Civil War officer, state and national political leader, and Republican official.
Bedford Indiana May 28 Judge James Wilson adjourned court and said he would summon a special grand jury Tuesday to examine the Schafer TID case. He offered Donald Palmer's attorney a chance to present evidence and argued the witnesses point to a murder. The court will review David Fisher's testimony about a woman seen burning after the murder.
Cleveland Ohio May 28 Two men thought to be freight car robbers were pursued by Special Detective Wilson through Baltimore and Ohio yards. The suspects fled toward a river. the pursuing detective fired as he followed. The two men jumped into the river and are believed drowned or killed. Mrs J N Field and daughter Elizabeth left for Cincinnati for H Thane Miller school commencement. Miss Mary Hthol Field, honor graduate, has typhoid fever and cannot attend. Miss W C Vollmer will visit Toledo tomorrow.
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