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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1904
Page
1
A Russian report from St. Petersburg claims four Japanese battleships and two transports were sunk in an engagement off Port Arthur. The Japanese attack was repulsed, and the Russian battleship Nevizan was praised for its actions.
In Marion County, Ward 5 becomes central as Davis orders Smith and Metzger to avoid Ward 5 while Ward 5 stalwarts plan to swing votes. Smith supporters claim Ward 5 will back them if Davis stays out. Metzger backers dispute the split. Local figures including Billy Davis, Ed Bourchier, and Gustave Joseph navigate insults, third candidates, and chairmanship rumors as the convention nears.
Councilman Shea argued before the Board of Safety for a new engine house on Shelbya street near the Belt railroad. Frank Staub favored Meridian street near the Belt. The board did not decide, promising to review the ground before ruling.
Representative Williams of Mississippi, Democratic floor leader, introduces a resolution asking the War Secretary for information on free speech in the Philippines since the end of hostilities. The move responds to charges that the Philippine press faces censorship under US control.
Bloomington Ind February 24 James McDonald in prison here charged with the Bedford murder was baptized at the Christian church by Rev Thomas Clase after a lengthy talk Rev Clark confirmed the prisoner’s statement and he was then handcuffed and returned to jail with no outward demonstration and a pledge to leave his case to the evidence.
The state faces a larger insect problem this year, says geologist Blatchley. He notes a cold winter will thaw bugs and gnats into spring and summer, predicting an unusually heavy insect presence across Indiana. A police court case reports Ben Veach fined for striking his wife after denying the claim.
The city Lighting contract was let Wednesday by the Works to Indianapolis Lighting and Power Company. Three bids were submitted from GEL Fisher of Detroit Tremain, Everest G. Bruckman of New York, and others. Estimated supply covers at least 1,700 two incandescents for ten years, costing about 150 dollars annually, worth roughly 1289 dollars to the Indianapolis company.
Rye flour rises to 60 dollars per barrel with a weekly gain of 60 cents last week. Over ten days rye prices in Chicago leaped from 50 to 13 cents per bushel, caused by rye shortages. Farmers halted rye production due to unprofitable prices, while Indianapolis uses about 20 barrels weekly. A former baker notes some Indianapolis rye bread is of poor quality when rye is scarce.
Eleven jurors remained as Ivula Hoover's critical absence near a dying spouse forced a hold in the Jéffries cave angered attorneys. The IT returned a verdict in favor of the defendant. An advertisement page offers services and receptions with contact details for Dugane E. Noel and a Bell Something office on Ohloat street.
Cincinnati pays nearly double and New York more than double the price, with Indianapolis claiming the cheapest ice in the nation. FL Fieh, head of the Chree company, asserts there is no ice trust in the city, insisting free contracts and a lack of combine. He notes Indianapolis private consumers pay lower rates and that ice firms have earned little money in five years.
At noon Wednesday the jury in the Messing and Guck alleged Ucket forgery case had not yet reached a verdict.
Fair with a cool change likely Wednesday night and Thursday. Wednesday 7 p.m. temperature 28, noon 28, 2 p.m. 33. Variable winds. Also includes an illegible veterinary or medical ad fragment about remedies and care for children with spasmodic croup.
A telegram received in St. Petersburg reports Japan suffered a serious loss at Port Arthur as the battle near Paris ends with defeat and heavy casualties.
London Feb 24 Baron Hayashi the Japanese minister says he has no information of any Japanese defeat at Port Arthur and he discredits the St Petersburg report as false.
A Reuters dispatch reports four Japanese battleships and nine cruisers left Port Arthur on Wednesday bound for the east. The ships appear to be part of the fleet concentrated at Port Arthur, signaling ongoing naval movements in the region.
A Che Foo dispatch to the Evening News cites the Russian consul confirming four Japanese warships were destroyed at Port Arthur after an early morning attack on February 23. Passengers from Chin-Wang-Tao report continuous firing from 1 to 4 am with attempts to breach the harbor entrance repelled.
Tommy Ryan, holder of the middleweight crown, says he will wallop Jack O'Brien in May for a $15,000 purse at Yosemite club in Frisco. Weight differs, with Ryan aiming 184 pounds ringside and O'Brien seeking 185, leaving signing contingent on agreed terms.
Detectives Lancaster and McGuff climbed shaky ladders at a federal building around noon Wednesday and captured Ruel Davenport, a workman, wanted on a charge of stealing an overcoat from John Keller. Keller saw Davenport wearing the coat about a week after the alleged theft on a street car. Davenport denies knowledge of the accusation.
Secretary Downing announced Sousa and his band will not be engaged for the Indiana state fair this year. He cited high costs and fading novelty after five years of Sousa performances. last year the fair paid $500 for four concerts, and night concerts did not pay. The state fair aims to feature several good bands and save $93,009 by not hiring Sousa.
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