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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
1
A Scripps-McAue cable reports Japanese forces stormed and captured a 21-meter hill near Port Arthur, reviving hopes for early seizure of the harbor. Amid conscription rallies, recruits march to barracks as reports claim Russian forces retreat and diverging battles shape the northern theater.
New York court records show Dr J Allan B Parker declining to serve as committee member and assessor in two cases tied to acquiring title for East River waterfront property. The Supreme Court justice had named him chairman of the board in both matters, with daily compensation reportedly low for such high‑priced lawyers.
An earthquake was felt in West Point with residents awakened by roaring and rattling sounds. No damage reported as people inspected homes and schools crowded to nearby facilities for safety and information.
In a criminal court Hazel Lily, five, testified as eyewitness to an attack near Brookside Park on September 2. She described Clyde Hood, a young Black man, grabbing her throat and dragging her toward the park. Her father testified to the ensuing struggle and injuries. Hood denies the charges and says he is innocent.
Gen Miles assumes the office of adjutant general of Massachusetts. He would receive full pay of $19 a year as lieutenant general of the United States army and a salary of $600 a year, paid by the commonwealth to the assistant or aide. The report references Gov Douglas and ends with unclear historic details.
SEVAHING Texas report notes a posse killed Williams after a pursuit over a young man accused of eloping with Williams stepdaughter. An inquest found Williams died resisting arrest. Also: Husband and wife indicted in Beatla court for alleged involvement in a separate charge.
Havana reports the resignation of Louis Exteres as president of Cuba due to poor health. The decision, described as necessary, follows months of strain and political uncertainty amid the ISCRIPPS-M'RAE Cablegram. Authorities did not specify future leadership plans.
Reports indicate President favoring tariff revision but delaying public discussion. Stand patters press for no extra session this spring while urging postponement. White House considers options, with timing tied to party interests and teacher sentiments. The president may call an extra session if necessary, but prospects fade from two weeks ago.
A freight train bound for Gaetara stopped to water when two engines collided near Worcester. Fireman John Pratt and a man named Marin were killed instantly. Engineer O H Swart was severely injured and another Worcester engine fireman plus the engineer suffered serious injuries.
Danville reports Det L M Kelly has sold coal interests near here to an eastern syndicate led by W D McKinlay for 2200. The deal covers 12900 acres with several mines and a large pit, claimed as the biggest real estate coal deal in the United States.
Miss McGowan, a 17 year old in Molly Ave Wort MW Anapolis, drank carbolic acid after alleged scandal involving former sweetheart Clarence Townsend and Miss Townsend. She died shortly after at home. Her sweetheart Lawson and Miss Townsend deny rumors, while coroner’s postmortem found no signs of foul play. inquiries into gossip continue.
Citizens fear a wave of crime following the St Louis Fair as criminals plan to exploit crowded expositions. Police distrust rising criminal activity in major cities, with detectives warned to be vigilant for staged heists and coordinated thefts during upcoming events. The piece notes Chicago and Indiana are seen as potential crime sources and emphasizes heightened police and detective efforts in the near term.
A garbled report from Lincoln Nebraska notes a would be duel with Wad De Roulede halted by authorities. A conspiratorial plot targets Lewis Nagas and Knpeton while Frances allegedly pushes conspiracy claims. A separate Norfolk NH express office robbery yields several hundred dollars stolen in a two minute spree near Washington and Meridian. Local jeweler ad touts 10 percent savings on jewelry lines.
Promoter schedules a ten round match in Indianapolis between 135 pounder Pitegerald and Birloff after Pitegerald defeats Neary in Milwaukee. The bout tops a card featuring other regional stars as the sport weighs in at 135 pounds and fighters weigh in at the venue.
Flags and bunting decorate the Denisen hotel area as D G Matéwin & Co of Indianapolis celebrate Baldwin company winning two grand prizes at the St Louis world's fair. Their pianos Mayer and model factory exhibit received five gem prizes, underscoring product superiority and a Paris expo heritage. The Indianapolis Meton plans a further celebration with a Darqnes event at Claypool on Saturday.
A police court heard a constable accused of striking Elenore Wards and Mette Hvedraeedd White during a church service. The defendant, described as a sergeant, was fined after testimony claimed he slapped and toppled a young woman and her friend, knocking them down near a church window.
A garbled telegram text reports a man being electrocuted in an office. The message misstates names and organizations, implying a strange incident and unclear attribution to a former agent of a company. The fragment hints at a dramatic workplace accident with uncertain identifiers.
Indiana politics swirl as Gov Durbin confirms no senate bid though supporters push for Harry S New. Indiana party factions realign around Fairbanks Hemenway Beveridge and New, with key lawmakers and districts weighing who carries the ticket.
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