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Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1904

Page

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Rumor Claims Russian Warships Sunk at Port Arthur

Unconfirmed reports from St Petersburg claim two Russian battleships and a torpedo boat were sunk at Port Arthur on Monday. The rumor has sparked wide public excitement as officials await an official denial or confirmation from Admiral Alexieff amidst reports of renewed Japanese plans.

Port Arthur St. Petersburg St. Peterssure Admiral Alexieff The Nivyi Novgorod Sorinf St, Petersburg Liao-Tung Manchuria Yin-Kow

Japanese Squadron Off Vladivostok and Ping-Yang Area Moves

A Paris dispatch says a Japanese squadron near Vladivostok may attack Russian ships and shell the town. Another report places Japanese forces near the Gensan Chang Yang line south of Ping-Yang, with landings limited to 60 000 to 70 000 men and Russian leaders debating a land attack plan. Port Arthur telegram warns Gen Stnessel that Japanese intend to land and siege forts, with orders to fight to the death.

Paris Petersburg Vladivostok Gensan-Chang-Yang Ping-Yang Bt. Petersburg Port Arthur Stnessel

Russians halt at Ping Yang in Korea clash

Feb 29 dispatch reports Russians retreat after engagement with Japanese near Ping Yang Korea. Japanese infantry fire proves deadly for Russians as Korean forces at Hamgleng are dispersed. Rumors of Japanese blockade of Vladivostok surface. weather may halt operations soon.

Beoul Korea Ping Yang Ham-Gleng Wat Vladivostok Poin i Washington Allen Seoul State Department Ping-Yang Atlen Ruastan

Fear China Will Buttinski

A collection of late February dispatches discusses China as a potential secret ally of Japan, with warnings that China will join England and America to harm Russia. Russian forethought is cited as preparing for a possible sudden attack from that ally turned adversary.

China Buttinski ST. Petersburg Svist Japan England America Russia Far East

Blood spilled in Des Moines Republican primary clashes

Des Moines turnout amid two factional clashes around Hull and Judge P. Prouty. Armed citizens at polling places guarded the day as encounters occurred Monday morning. Police were on duty statewide. reports allege ballot irregularities and alleged intimidation.

Des Moines Republian Hull P. Prouty

Lost pockethawk with $9 reported by Workman

J B Workman, a collector, reported losing a pockethawk containing $9 at 7 am Monday after missing it at the Alan station window while intending to buy a ticket. He reported the loss to the potter at noon. He resides in Newton Claypon building room 731.

J. B. Workman Newton Clay- Pon Building Alan Station Workman

Gardner Enters Republican Race for County Treasurer

Fred C. Gardner, cashier of KC AL kine & Co., announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county treasurer. He cites the legislature’s act lengthening term of county officers as unconstitutional per state chairmen, rival Oliver Ensley and August Kuhn, both weighing bids. Gardner’s past illness left him without a candidate when Ensley ran previously.

Fred C. Gardner KC AL Kine & Coo Gardner Oliver Ensley Enstey August M. Kuhn Ravinson Tresurer

Fractured back after street incident in Omaha

In Omaha Nebraska Frank Fickie, a South Chinese teamster, walked ten blocks home after being struck by a bully who buckled his back causing spinal injury. A doctor was summoned and the fracture was reduced by hanging the patient to the ceiling by the neck. Recovery prognosis mentioned with efforts ongoing.

Omala Frank Fickie South Qinaha Dortor

May Lynch Him Searcy Ark February Lynching Reported

Report from Searcy Arkansas notes a lynching followed a brutal assault on Miss Emma Beard by a Black man. The item is fragmentary with conflicting details and surrounding editorials are unclear.

Will Commence New Once More in Bankruptcy Case

Chicago February 21 More than 100 bankrupts were discharged from the United States court on Monday Koblenat. Notable among the cases is Willand Pantsen indicted for trusts tied activities with the Centric Savings Bank. Paulsen filed a bankruptcy petition seeking relief of debts including 11,000 from Julius Ra Banter, while his dying mother’s condition worsened. The judge urged action to settle the key details and drive the proceedings forward.

Chicago United States Clurt Koblenat Bess Het Willand Pantsen Tisaethans All Centric Trust Il Savings Bank Paulsen Petit Hi Bankrhyiry Juler Tnutana Merie Lego Lochshtren Boo Hea Sik Severn Stubs van Adesdel

Wife beater case shocks small town court

The trial details a husband, Peter Baker, accused of striking and injuring his wife during a domestic dispute. Prosecutors cited repeated abuse and disturbing the peace, with Baker facing costs and legal penalties after the Saturday confrontation.

Peter Baker

German Native Black Troops Revolt Report From Berlin

Berlin reports indicate German native black troops in West Africa have revolted near Kamen region driving German factories toward disruption. The advisory notes clashes as authorities seek control and confirm limited casualties amid turmoil. In other items, a tuberculosis reporting protocol is discussed and a street crossing proposal near J, BE & 1 track is reviewed by officials.

Berlin German Kamen Germany Harth Hount of Health Oval Board

Admiral Brown Probes Street Improvement Plan

Admiral Brown told the board of works he is examining proposed improvements to a main street and noted strong opposition from local residents and a paving company. He urged caution and favors a street trick instead, citing no relief for attest residents while a lawsuit or claim is mentioned in relation to the project.

Admiral Brown Utrer Standay Raes Wand Nick Ungh McGexan Mack Pavong von Pany Ademiral Brean Prom Rte

Petition to lower tracks prompts street work order

A petition to lower tracks along Thirty sixth street between Meridian and Illinois Avenue was referred to the city engineer. The engineer received orders to prepare papers for opening and straightening the street segment. Municipal work and street improvements were discussed.

L. ¢. Young Thirty-sixth-at Fas Thirty-sixth-st Meridian Unols-Ate

Weatherman 15 Making Nice Promises

The weather page notes a favorable forecast for Monday with expected rain in the lake region. It suggests a mild Tuesday with no unusual symptoms and mentions Marek’s anticipated arrival like a lamb, reflecting hopeful spring notes.

Weatherman Mayer Cain Marek

Weather forecast for Indiana and nearby states

Rain possible Monday afternoon or night with varying winds. Tuesday turns fair and colder. Temperatures rise to 64 at noon, then fall to 58 by 2 pm. Affects Indiana and adjacent states with northwest to variable winds.

Indiana

Boys Break Window and Steal Revolvers in Plainfield Robbery

Early reports state burglars smashed a plate glass window at a store and stole revolvers. suspects were arrested after officers found the firearms. police say the youths confessed to the robbery after interrogation at the station. Drake had recently run away from home in Plainfield and was located.

Menchy Roper J. Douglass Sporting Gods Hagerman William Hadran Dan Drake Ilainfield Robery Drake Plainfield

Bank To Resume

Washington February 2 The comptroller of the currency authorised the personal pose of Danian Ul.

Washington Danian

Miners and Operators Confer Over Wage Dispute

Frank Robbins and John Mitchell led a joint wage conference with over a thousand miners and operators in attendance. The opening session at Tommsen nul featured cordial greetings and a pledge to discuss the wage scale, with adjournment to Tuesday morning to allow further talks. Both sides urged progress despite uncertainty about a just settlement.

Frank Robbins Tommsen Nul John Mitchell Mitchell Neer Pre Alli Orcer Ronni Frank John Robbing Rad Redding J. E. Molten Flobbins Tomorro

Leap year baby born in Irvington Indiana polis

First leap year baby born in Indiana polis was little Miss Carter at 1 15 Monday morning February 29 to Mr and Mrs George Carter in Irvington The stork left the child at their home with the new arrival named Little Miss Carter born on leap day February 29 in Irvington Indiana polis.

Indianapolis Miss Carter George Carter Irvington

Death of Opal Carmichael from burns at Deaconess

Miss Opal Carmichael died at Deaconess hospital on Sunday from burns received Thursday. She was unconscious from Thursday until Saturday night, when she spoke to a visitor. Undertakers Hawler & George prepared her remains for burial in Greenfield on Tuesday.

Opal Carmichael Deaconess Hospital Hawler & George Greenfield

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