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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
1
Fifty members of Congress and a broad coalition of governors consuls generals majors captains admirals eminent physicians clergymen hospitals and public institutions back Peruna. Thousands in common life also endorse the remedy.
Reports from Port Arthur and Sevastopol detail extensive destruction as Japanese forces bombard the Russian port and harbor. Sevastopol remains anchored, while torpedo and shellfire ruin ships and facilities. In Mukden volunteers exploit lull with raids on wire and dugouts as courts weigh election fraud impacts on Colorado legislature.
Honolulu December 15 Governor Carter orders an investigation into Japanese residents on Kauai island preparing to return to Japan for the war. Japanese Counsel Miki Saito issues a proclamation urging compliance with neutrality laws and avoiding actions that could embarrass America.
Five new federal indictments brought against Cassie L Chadwick at the Cleveland station raise her total to seven. Bail would require at least 100000, which no one in Cleveland will provide, leaving her jailed in Cell 14 with her lawyer and status uncertain while the case proceeds. Indictments also name Oberlin Citizens National Bank President Beckwith and Cashier Spear for related offenses including misapplication of funds and conspiracy.
In St. Petersburg on December 15, officials indicate the government will pursue broad reforms. A direct representative body to pass laws is unlikely but a voice for the people through a medium appears probable. A new liberal press law also seems certain.
In New York on December 15 all brick layers' unions in the city were enjoined from striking on a building project. The court order aims to maintain work continuity amid labor tensions affecting construction.
Good Health to the Children emphasizes pure ingredients and notes that Royal Baking Powder is indispensable for high quality food. It claims the powder yields lightness sweetness and flavor in cake biscuits doughnuts and crusts while making meals wholesome for both young and old.
A lone robber held up the Bank of Chesholm in daylight on Dec 15 in Hibbing Minn and secured $2,200 after forcing cashier Cashion Greiser into the vault. He escaped and the crime is under investigation.
Slason Thompson writes in The Outlook on violence in labor conflicts with state level statistics. He shows that from January 1, 1902 to June 30, 1904 strikes killed 180 persons, injured 1,651, and led to 5,423 arrests.
Vandalia stockholders meet at Greenville Indiana as mergers forming the Terre Haute Indianapolis Vincennes Logansport Toledo St Louis Vandalia Terre Haute system are approved at several meetings. If the St Louis Vandalia Terre Haute line approves as well the consolidation could take effect January 1 pending any legal challenges. A restraining order in Indianapolis has not been served but is not expected to block the plan. In San Francisco a major crack opens in the Santa Fe bridge pier as earthquakes rattle the city and threaten costly rebuilding.
Cincinnati December 15 The Globe soap company plant located at Water and Walnut streets was destroyed by fire causing a loss of 100000. The loss is fully covered by insurance and the fire origin remains unknown.
Indiana health officers gather at the statehouse in Indianapolis to back reforms. They seek a laboratory of hygiene and a state hospital for consumptives, plus sanitary school regulations and updated health laws. Noted speakers include Dr. J J Kenyoun and Dr. W R Batt, Dr. Noble, Dr. Brayton, Berton Myers, and Dr. Ferguson.
Washington December 15 testimony related to the alleged polygamous marriage of the late Apostle Abram Case and Lillitan Hamlin was offered in the senate committee on privileges and elections investigation. Additional testimony concerned obligations of persons who pass through the endowment house as part of the protests against Senator Reed Smoot.
Hammond Ind Dec 15 a thirteen year old daughter of Edward Spencer riding to school on her father's wagon fell off and the wheel severed her neck she died instantly at the scene authorities reported.
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