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Newspaper
Jefferson Jimplecute
Location
Jefferson, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1904
Page
7
The article notes the slopes of Vesuvius yield abundant fertility sustaining over 80 000 people in the region through volcanic products. It also claims a dispatch reports a solid train of farm implements heading to Texas, ironic given Texas iron wealth. A Colorado Citizen line comments on plant manufactories in Texas.
Early winter health note urges prompt use of a known remedy for colds before they settle. It claims widespread recognition and discounts other options. Advertises sale by W J Sedberry. Port Arthur donkey meat at 1.20 a pound cited with Gen Sherman war remark.
St. Petersburg dispatch describes heavy fighting Oct 16 with General Kuropatkin ordering a night assault. Russian detachment drove back Japanese forces, captured two guns and ammunition wagons, then retired. Heavily reinforced enemy fronts and 1000 casualties cited.
In St Petersburg on October 19 crowds celebrated General Kuropatkin resuming the offensive. Despite a drizzly evening, news of Russian victories and gun captures spread via wire extras, with jubilation tempered by lingering reserve among citizens.
From Fusan on October 19 the Japanese Left Army reports burying 4100 Russian dead since Sunday. They estimate Russian casualties between 20,000 and 26,000. Japanese casualties are about 000.
An unknown white man forced entry through a window at the Cotton Belt ticket office in Texarkana and tried to rob the till and ticket case. He cut the wire screen with a knife, posed as the agent, and avoided the money drawer while seizing two fine pistols owned by Colonel O. K. Wheeler, then exited with an outside accomplice to a nearby saloon.
O V Arnold, a Cotton Belt brakeman from Commerce, was fatally hurt when run over by a freight train in Mount Pleasant cotton yards. G A Allen died after being struck by a wagon east of town. In Austin, Representative S R Boyd of Hill county died aged sixty five after heart trouble. remains sent to Hillsboro.
Abilene Texas October 19 The West Texas fair opened Tuesday under favorable auspices. The agricultural and livestock exhibits are exceptionally fine. In the Indies department special care has been taken by the exhibitors and the competition is very keen.
San Angelo Texas October 19 The San Antonio Carnival opened auspiciously with awards for hiveatock and driving teams. Exhibitions of broncho busting were given by Boogher Red John and Will Hegwood.
London reports General Yamada's column reinforced a Left army detachment near Sakhe was enveloped by a division but broke through and regained position. Japanese losses include field guns and artillery, with about 1000 casualties on Oct. 16. Other dispatches note Chinese villagers aiding Japan and continued fighting near Mukden.
New York reports a $10,600 bid and side bets for a London bout on November 30 between Young Corbett William Rothwell and Jabez White the former lightweight champion. Charlies Mitchell negotiates for White and American referee Charles White will officiate under Marquis of Sensherry rules.
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