Bomb proof caves inside the fortress
Reported details describe Japanese assault at Fort Ahan with trench successes and heavy close combat. Russian defenders use bomb proof caves, fending off advances as both sides incur losses.
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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1904
Page
3
Reported details describe Japanese assault at Fort Ahan with trench successes and heavy close combat. Russian defenders use bomb proof caves, fending off advances as both sides incur losses.
A Buffalo physician extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe, effective remedy absorbing stomach gases and impurities, purifying breath and blood, whitening teeth, clearing complexion, and aiding digestion. The lozenges, made of Willow charcoal and antiseptics, cost about a quarter per box and are praised for daily use.
Telegrams from Cheyenne report a band led by Curry moving north of Casper in an ambush plan near Ute Hole. Sheriff Webb and a posse head toward the Hole in the Wall to trap the group as a battle is anticipated with rewards offered for the three leaders.
The telegram describes new European plan ships the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria and the America under construction in Stettin and Belfast. It notes floating hotels with Turkish baths and elevator attachments, a modern restaurant, and passengers dining in various ways on inbound routes.
A fractured union scene emerges as the United Mine Workers of America replaces the Engineers Brotherhood in labor actions. Friday night workers received orders to report to work in the mines, and by Saturday morning all engineers were on site but no longer identified as Brotherhood members.
After weeks of tireless effort, prominent fishermen men of this city have arranged a conference between cotton mill owners and representatives of 26,000 operatives, who are on strike rather than accept a wage reduction. If nothing unforeseen occurs, the owners and the strikers will meet for a final effort to settle the dispute.
Virden Illinois November 5 James Maxwell 38 sought to prank bartender Thomas Hall by stepping from behind a tree and ordering him to halt Hall fired twice Maxwell died next morning after begging Hall not to be prosecuted Hall had faced recent robberies and Maxwell with a companion confronted him at the scene resulting in a fatal shooting early Friday morning
Mount Vernon Ind November 5 one a m two Buchan brothers John aged 3 and George aged 38 fought a terrible duel with knives during a wagon ride over an old horse and a land roller. Each cut the other’s throat and stabbed to death in the quarrel’s shock.
Reported remarks from Mrs. Theodore Thomas of Chicago read at the American humane association convention at the world’s fair warn that early toys breed cruelty in children. She cites boys whipped with toy whips, toy soldiers, toy pistols, and birds killed as harming moral development.
Senator Fairbanks experienced a two hour delay Saturday morning due to a freight wreck. A track had to be built around the wreck before the train could depart. The itinerary included Scottyburg Seymour Calambus Shelbyville Rushville Connersville New Castle Muncie Redkey Anderson and other stops. Three convicts escape from the West Virginia penitentiary were reported late Friday. Bands from multiple cities joined the political parades as Republicans secured local musicians from Dane Hs Mainfield Noblesville Franklin Shelbyeitteinfield and Jobanea for the event.
Births list several couples with names and addresses including Abert, Abily Fishero, 128 West. Ransom and Alice Tarkington. Had ey and Myrtle Young. Pat and Mary English. Everett and Grave Mealloch. Chester Powers. Harvey Hinton Moore. Grarge Marrs. Joseph Gray. Frank Seheier. a 113 New York boy. Deaths include Jen Hannafin. Anna MecLafferty. McKim. Rhizalethh AO Austin. Rose Graham. Anna Whitaker. Margaret Williams. Mary Mankedick. Lucretia Hawkins. Claude Hough. Frank Richardson. teachers and patients named. various illnesses listed. Marriages note Adolf Masrhmeter with Philinplua Elmameter. Harry Nixon with Minnie Leona Willahire. George Mager with Iola Hert. Edmund Perry with Fila Cole. Building permits show G. and B. Canpart cottage. Taurn 1100. Mrs. J. F. Immett repairs. Palmer shop, Marion motor and car. Lafayette factory 97060. David Bombarger store room. James Skage barn.
In Chicago during the closing days of the campaign, inventive vote getting and vote preventing devices appear. Lawrene Stringer for governor draws attention in Burnside Illinois, while David Geer promises caravaned trumpeters to urge voting. James Gillespie touts his name by anchoring a caboose on tracks, and voters receive 2010 postal cards from the Republican committee.
The Reading Michigan distress message reports burglars blew open a bank safe at 3 o'clock Saturday morning. The thieves escaped with the booty, and police there are alerted to the break in.
A remote report describes Mite Seegmilion supervising an art program with Mise Gaddeworthy at Glencester New York during summer vacation. They planned wholesale purchases of pottery Japanese art mats prints to be sold at exhibit and sale events to benefit teachers.
Fragmentary OCR text describes pain relief products and phrases suggesting rapid elimination of symptoms. References to pills and names appear obliquely, with unclear context and no coherent event or date. Summary focuses on implied discussion of remedies and their effects rather than a concrete report.
A fragment ad copy touts Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a cure for headaches and nerve irritation. It claims fast relief for working people and promises a money back guarantee if the first package fails. The ad mentions small pricing and insists never sold in bulk.
Special to the Star reports President Roosevelt assails Parker and hints at corporate support for the Democratic nominee. He contends that political backers of Parker and the GOP’s rivals are aligned, amid contentious remarks about campaign finance and alleged bribery, while defending his own administration's stance.
In a terse political brief, national figures and local players clash over policy directions. Key names like Hanan and Sabitees are cited amid tensions surrounding property, natural resources, and regulatory plans. The transcript notes plans, votes, and recent remarks by several officials as the scene shifts toward a decisive Friday agenda.
A fragmented political skirmish unfolds as Republicans accuse Democrats of misprinting ballots and delaying printing. The dispute centers on printers and trust funds, with accusations of mixed up lists and confusion that could cost votes on Friday.
Comprehensive grain and livestock market notes from Wheat to oats, with prices and inspections. Includes wheat varieties No 3 red and white, mixed lots, and screenings. notes on car counts, rejections, and totals. Also covers East Buffalo and Toledo grain quotations, and New York produce telegrams with dairy and meat prices.
Wheat futures climbed as December and May contracts moved higher while corn and oats followed. Indianapolis live stock reported steady cattle markets with good to choice steers and varied hog and sheep receipts, and Chicago market updates noted firm to steady trends across cattle hogs and lambs amid cautious trading.
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