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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1904
Page
6
A humorous yet dramatic dispatch from Zeigler Illinois describes a mock siege of the Leiter mine complex. The piece notes fortified buildings a stockade gun emplacements and armed guards with searchlights while reporting no injuries and questions over who fires stray shots.
The article notes a former large guard force at a mine, later reduced to eight sheriff deputies and federal restraining orders. Production is claimed at 7 percent of capacity while unions allege output falls short. the mine remains in constant operation under Warren leadership. Jacob Waldeck.
A damaged relic once owned by Thomas Jefferson hangs in Bryan's Fairview home. The brass punch bowl, holding ten gallons, was patched into Bryan's reception hall at Calhoun Witham. Its provenance traces to Agnes Thue of Academyville and John Kagers, with documentation of purchase by his first husband after a death.
A fragmentary description shows a large pestle like a wooden club described as several feet long and weighing three or four pounds with a double-ended shape resembling an ancient potato masher. The object rests in a marked display or frame.
Four admirals were named to form a court of inquiry to settle a dispute between England and Russia over the shooting incident near Dogger Bank. The panel was chosen to examine the scattering of the British fleet and the responsibility for the destruction of fishing vessels during the battle.
In a message to Congress President Roosevelt urges greater support for agricultural development, noting annual funds exceed 24,400,000 yet remain small versus international spending and the sector's vast economic returns. He argues research and development deserve a larger share of the 1 percent income from farms and livestock.
The San Francisco custom officials arranged for 40 cases of curios and other goods from Japan for inspection. The board of education plans a separate evening school to educate 20 Porta Ricans at public expense. Ian Francisen aims to spend 1 000 000 on a public library project. The Brure photospheric telescope will be moved from Take Geneva Vista Mount Wilson near Pasadena. Charles Hendricks, a Hon tamer at the Chutes, SF, died from blood poisoning four days after a bite.
The Four-Track News announces higher costs and new pricing starting January. News will cost 10 cents per copy and $1 per year for subscriptions. Subscriptions before April 1, 394 grant the remaining issues and the current year at a discount. George H. Daniels, Publisher, 7 E. Forty-second Street, New York.
A sensational indictment charges Hon. M. Montgomery a legislator member of the Lincoln county board of supervisors J Bryant and KR JH Willis with whitecapping in Lincoln county. The case dated December 15th sends shock through local politics and law enforcement.
ISCRIPPS M RAB Telegram from Chicago reports Harriman Lines director Krutt schnitt placing orders for 100 locomotives to be distributed among Southern Pacific, Union Pacific, and Oregon interests. In Kentucky, a night church supper shooting leaves Hassett dead and Mitchell fatally wounded. Embry surrenders.
Helena December. Attorney general Donovan asked the Montana supreme court for an injunction to stop the so called beef trust from operating in the state. Also New Orleans December first C L Mc Lin captain of the government dredge Bernard arrested on a smuggling charge.
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