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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
1
Reports say Japanese forces launch a fierce offensive along the Hun River with Gen. Kuropatkin’s troops engaged and potentially gaining on the enemy in one of the era’s largest clashes.
A dispatch from the Scripps News Association reports renewed clashes between Russian and Japanese forces on the Hun River in Manchuria. Weather is frigid with snow. many casualties reported on both sides as generals command troops in heavy combat lasting days.
In a Senile automobile race held Friday morning in Daytona Florida, Christ took first place with a time of 25 seconds. Oldfield finished second, and several competitors showed strong performances as the event concluded.
Friday session notes show Senate and House activity. Senators debated rail gate policy and a Roosevelt era railroad act, while a failed bond proposal at the State Board of Agriculture faced rejection. Lawmakers advanced measures to remove public officials for bank failure losses and legalized newly incorporated towns and related county officer actions.
A report from Lafayette Indiana states that between 200 and 240 residents at the Indiana soldiers home near Lafayette are suffering from the grip. Doctors in the city and at Purdue University have been appealed to for aid. Pharmacy students are filling prescriptions for the sick. Dr Leonard Stanley the hospital physician leads efforts.
The text reports the death of Prince Wilhelm Frederick, eldest son of Kaiser Wilhelm, at Potsdam. He reportedly suffered a high fever during the night with intense pain and breathing difficulty. The Empress remained at his bedside, and doctors attended him, but the prince died after a brief illness.
Debates in the Indiana legislature focus on alleged cruelty at the Woman’s Prison reform school. They consider separating the girls’ facility and funding a new girls’ school after reports of handcuffing and failed escapes by Margaret Porteen and other inmates. Witnesses from Detroit and Fort Wayne are urged to testify on cruelty claims and management failures.
Fragmented report shows Hirreey Bo Sti and local justices of the peace proposing amendments to township fees. The measure would raise annual Cantor Ge tisitip salon salaries and increase payments to county officials and merchants, prompting concerns about who pays and how much.
Three Black suspects identified by victims in a purse snatching case. Sid Baker of Kentucky and Pettis, both held for trial after being identified by Miss Clark, Mrs Christian, and others. A patrolman and detectives guarded the scene as witnesses testified and the prisoners were brought before the city police court.
Bedford Jan 27 The preliminary hearing for Frank Evans and Elmer Browning on the charge of murdering Miss Sarah Schafer drew a crowded courtroom. Witness Henry Ciena testified Evans worked at Teds May until the death and gave details of the night. Charles Griesham said Evans was at his home that evening, and friends discussed the case, but Evans claimed no involvement.
A fragmented notice from Indianapolis reports a Senate committee discussion on an elevated track project. The session, described as mandatory, will convene at the designated time in the supreme court chamber.
In Justice Smock s court Mrs Tidorwood faces profanity charges after a student nun sneered at a corpse. The case centers on rumors spread by Lee Fisher and a conflict at the Peelers home where Miss Underwood allegedly retorted with oaths. Evidence shows heated exchanges and denials as the trial extends.
A Codification commission plan on road taxes sparks opposition as farmers protest a shift to per person energy tax. Railroad agents suspected of graft profit from the current system, with one prominent Republican tax agent active in defeating the measure.
Friends of Moser Vogel of Lafayette appeared before Judge Anderson Friday morning to urge against applying bankruptcy law. Vogel claims a $200 debt to one creditor, but the creditor recently raised the amount to $70 and seeks to push proceedings.
East Buffalo stock market notes cattle receipts and values for calves steers and cows. sheep lambs hogs and mixed grades listed with prices from $1.00 to $5.60. Yorkers, medium and heavy hogs show prices around $5.00 to $5.25.
Joseph Martz was released after a contempt of court sentence and reunited with his wife at the county jail door. He said he was glad to be free and back with his wife, adding money could have released him sooner and planning to return home in Elwood. He had been among glassworkers jailed by Judge Anderton for violating an injunction.
Judge Wing hands down a decision in the Interstate Commerce Commission v Lake Shore & Michigan Southern and others. The ruling upholds the commission’s order to remove hay from freight cars. The case tests the commission’s power and is the first of its kind tried in court. Major railroads named include Lake Shore, Big Four, and Boston & Maine, with others joining in the suit.
Mrs. Roxy Amy Surrett, wife of William Surrett, bears four children in a rare pattern with quadruplets and multiple twins and triplets in her family. Her mother gave birth to quadruplets at age two and all died. Her twin brother Robert Brown of Gallipolis fathers twins and triplets, two of which survive. Her sister Mrs John Cortis of Vir Beck is mother to one set of twins and two sets of triplets, one set survived. Another brother, Jack Brown, fathers two pairs of twins.
The Elysee hosted the inaugural session of the newly formed ministry on a Friday in January. Scripps-M'rab Prebs Association reported the event, noting the attendance of key officials and the ceremonial opening.
The Smith hotel was destroyed by fire Thursday night in Augusta Kentucky. The blaze started from an explosion of a corset stove in a room on the second floor. All occupants escaped safely though valuables were lost. The total damage is estimated up to five hundred dollars.
The temperance debate features several fights in the Senate with Moore's bill on the agenda. Aimed at restricting Nicholson county measures, it also notes two operatives facing action and Guirt's bill will be discussed alongside Moore's amendments in the upcoming day session.
In Greensburg Pennsylvania a fatal railway accident occurred Friday near Willam Jury Street. Six people named Gutty Clare and O Rourk were among the victims. the train strike caused multiple deaths and injuries.
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