05 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Francesville Tribune
Location
Francesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1905
Page
1
Daily fragments show Dr Shill visiting Francesville January 9 and 10 for dentistry with guaranteed satisfaction. Local merchants promote real estate loans, piano tuning, Roller pianos, and native horses for cash or note. Citizens urged to settle debts and discuss Indiana’s statue controversy.
General Stoessel asked the Russian emperor for parole for officers after Port Arthur's formal surrender to General Nogi. Japan will occupy the fortress with troops entering Port Arthur. 18,000 sick and wounded ravage the garrison’s hospitals amid bomb and shell damage.
Washington reports the surrender of Port Arthur after 227 days of siege as the decisive end of a dramatic fortress contest. The attackers are praised for relentless assault and stubborn defense, while leaders Stoessel, Togo, and Nogi gain international recognition for military prowess.
The United States Supreme Court delivered a decision in the Monon railroad land dispute near Winamac. The case spans six years stemming from a Wolcott judgment of 1200 dollars and a bankruptcy reorganization of the Monon into the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad Company. The state court ruling stands after federal authority ceded the matter back to state court for settlement.
A Tokyo naval officer argues that General Stoessel would likely have acted similarly by destroying Russian warships to block Port Arthur harbor and sending torpedo boats to Chefoo after offering surrender. He also notes Sevastopol’s condition and that earlier wrecks were mined or torpedoed from outside.
The piece notes meat prices in Port Arthur with beef at 1.10 per pound horse meat 0.30 and dog meat 0.12 and turkeys 1.11 each eggs 1.20 per dozen. It also praises State Auditor Sherrick for fighting unlicensed life insurance sellers urging readers to verify company authorization before purchasing policies.
The text outlines speculative talk on Governor candidates and power blocs in Indiana politics. It mentions Attorney General Charles W. Miller, the Hemenway group, Beveridge, and James Hemenway, noting Miller’s withdrawal for peace within the party and potential plans for a gubernatorial race in two years. Port Arthur is briefly referenced in a separate note.
The LRM Methodist church is dedicated with services led by W D Parr D D Kokomo and Presiding Elder Wood Valparaiso. The new furnace heated building seats 300 in the main hall and 100 in the Epworth League room, with basement work under way and cost near 8000 dollars. A 3700 dollar subscription on dedication day will clear the debt. A reception at George Fennings home in Oxford followed, with luncheon, music, recitations, games, and prizes. Rev H C Weston and wife of Ladoga attended, recalling his past four years as pastor.
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