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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1904
Page
4
Russians reconnoitered in force amid ongoing heavy fighting as reports cite enormous losses. No clear attribution of casualty figures or exact location is given.
Military dispatches from St Petersburg and London describe reconnoissances near Mukden and Yentai with heavy fighting and Japanese force increases. Kuropatkin plans a second Manchurian army led by Linovitch, while Rennenkampf and Samsonoff conduct operations and recover from wounds. Reports vary on casualties and exact fronts, with shells and horrific battlefield conditions noted around Liao Yang.
In Petersburg Sept 19 the Novos Vremya criticizes Russian policy on contraband war goods, arguing stopping neutral merchant ships is wasteful if Russia will later return seized contraband London reports Izum winded trials at Kronstadt reaching 24 knots, with Immerual joining the second squadron at Ravels. The navy notes ship progress amid broader imperial shifts and battlefield rumors.
Berlin dispatch reports uncertainty over gunfire or taps as the city quivers at night. Officials urged calm while residents waited for confirmation amid postwar unrest and air raid warnings.
The first annual national encampment of the United Spanish War Veterans opened in St. Louis at the World's Fair. Commander in Chief English received a letter from President Roosevelt praising the veterans and expressing regret at not attending. Maj. Harold C. McGrew and Col. Russell B. Harrison of Indianapolis spoke after the letter was read.
In St Petersburg on September 19 Russian papers debate the Thibetan treaty with Great Britain. They see Britain as establishing a de facto protectorate over Thibet, warn the expedition may dent Russian prestige among Buddhist subjects, and note the Gazetta questions whether Britain’s success can last while Russia seeks to free its hands for the next potential dispute.
Berlin reports the death of Emil Thomas a renowned German stage comedian aged 65 formerly a major figure of German theater He toured the United States in 1892 also noted is the death of veteran soldier George Rockwood aged 70 at New Corydon Adama county indicating two obituary notices in the same dispatch
Chicago dispatch reports Thomas Taggart, Democratic National Committee chair, arriving to kick off Illinois campaign. He notes strong Democratic heart across Indiana New York New Jersey Connecticut and West Virginia. He cautions on west headquarters, prefers New York state coordination. John W. Kern accompanies him to Chicago.
Indianapolis Sept. 19 Senator Lyons of the republicans announced a large roster of speakers. New dates include Governor Durbin and William E English speaking at Seymour on September ?
Campaign notices list speakers including Guerley Brewer Beth Low and Leslie Mr Shaw at cities from Spencer county to Anderson with dates from September 19 to October 14. Congressman Hepburn and Judge Harmon appear in scattered campaign events while Harmon may miss the Parker bid due to his wife’s illness in London.
Charles W. Fairbanks, the Republican vice presidential nominee, departed Washington for Dover this morning to attend a Republican rally this afternoon and deliver a speech in Wilmington tonight.
In Esopus on Sept 18 the town observed a half mast for George Bedford a West Shore road flogman of eight years who died suddenly. A train of Tammany delegates halted at Esopus depot en route to the Santo Tolga convention and Judge Parker received an informal reception amid a typical Tammany demonstration.
John Friedline of 1813 East Washington street head miller at City mills was kicked by a horse Monday morning while passing between a team from the Indiana school for feeble minded youth and a building. The horse wagon wheel crushed his leg and possibly fractured his skull. He was taken home by police ambulance and treated by Dr. Morgan, with grave doubt on his survival.
The sixth United Brethren conference in Plymouth Indiana named district minister appointments for Fort Wayne Elkhart Warsaw Peru and surrounding circuits. Presiding elder J W Lake released lists naming A M Cumming G I Byrer J L Powers W A Thomas J W Dalong and others to churches and circuits across Indiana with evangelists at large Wm Bell N Castle and Bishop B Western District listed.
The Society of the Army of the Cumberland holds its annual convention in Indianapolis starting Tuesday with a business session and ending Wednesday with a banquet. President Gen H W Boynton leads, with addresses by Gen Wilmon W Blackmar Gen Grosvenor Col John McCook Gen Binkely Gen John Coburn Orlamio Summers and Congressman Charles D B Landis. Madame de Rowlet has returned from New York.
Lawyer F. Wales sues John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers for services in settlement of the great anthracite strike. Proceedings before Justice Lyon at a special term in Binghamton reveal witness issues involving Senator Platt and Governor Odell. Wales seeks protection for testimony. adjournment set for later in the day.
Easton Pa September 19 three men alleged to have stolen thousands in jewelry from Chicago and Northampton County homes were captured by two railroad detectives at Bellwood Park New Jersey. The trio named Thomas King Richard Mason and John Walsh of New York. King denies participation while claiming to be hypnotized by Mason. Detectives boarded a coal train to seek vagrants and found part of the loot in a tin box. rest of goods were said sold.
The Interparliamentary Union party, guests of the nation, arrived in Chicago from Denver about six hours late. They were impressed by vast prairie cornfields and observed religious services held by both Americans and English on the previous day. A Chicago tour by carriage followed, after which the party was met by the Detroit mayor and a group of aldermen who will escort them to Detroit.
London reports the White Star line steamer Baltic will sail from Liverpool to New York on September 28 with notable passengers including Marshall Field of Chicago bishop of Ripon Dr. Carpenter Henry Phipps and Sir George Newnes aboard.
Belgrade Sept 16 all powers instruct ministers to attend King Peters coronation except Russia which has caused a sensation by not attending. King Peter will be crowned on Wednesday next.
Cairo Illinois report says at O’Brien’s Landing on the Mississippi River, a quarrel over a crap game led to a rifle and shotgun battle. Six men died, three white and three Black, as white farmers drove Black workers from the camp. Foreman Robert Casey was shot in the face and shoulder. others fled. Police head to the scene to investigate.
York Sept 19 Michaal Behall head of Keystone Foundry Machine Co and Miss Nettie Garmett of York were found dead in the young woman's apartments. They returned from a visit, wrote notes blaming the cruel world, then sat down without removing their clothing and turned on the gas. Behall, a single man, had been recently drinking and both suffered nervous affections. both were well connected socially.
Abott Carter of East Creighton avenue and Paul Harper, the boy who vanished last week, found no postal card reading My long lost friend. The card mailed here Sunday bears no matching handwriting to Harper. Carter and family doubt the sender is the missing boy, and investigators have yet to verify the writer's identity.
The St Marys Catholic church congregation plans a reception for Very Rev J H Oechtering on his return from four months in Germany. He and his sister Miss Arboinette Oechtering will arrive from Bremen late this week and are expected home Saturday or Sunday.
Loledo Sept. 19 Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton trains No 2 and No 5 making their first trips today over Terminal company lines collided near Iranville twenty persons were injured none seriously two trains damaged in the crash as authorities investigated the cause
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