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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
2
A collage of garbled text and snippets highlights “The Self Made Business” among quote exchanges and jokes. It mentions an auburn haired Indy, a dentist, and a groaning patient, with scattered phrases about tales from Paros and various names, lacking coherent narrative.
An early 20th century report describes heavy Japanese assaults on Port Arthur with fierce artillery and torpedo actions. It cites Russian resistance, high Japanese casualties, and the strategic struggle as the garrison reportedly holds outer defenses while the fleet shells the harbor. Updates on Port Arthur and surrounding news conclude with congressional and military notes.
Report from St. Petersburg notes 200 protesters in Nevsky Prospect on December 2 openings for a confrontation between extremists and police. Authorities fear a harsher government response as arrests rise and conservative factions urge restraint amid rising revolutionary activity.
From Port Arthur a bold torpedo strike by Japanese destroyers and torpedo boats against the Sevastopol is reported. Crew volunteers faced death as the battleship endured water entering the tubes. The event follows liberal reforms and strategic moves by Japanese forces toward the Baltic squadrons.
In Washington on December 21 the court and counsel discussed finalizing examination of witnesses. Attorne y Tavicneritie indicated readiness to rest after intradiction of documentary evidence and possible further questioning. The rest of the case opened January and has faced adjournments due to evidence issues.
Reports claim Emperor Nicholas might forgo concessions to revolutionaries, with speculation on Interior Minister Sviatopolk Mirsky’s downfall and Klefoels named as potential successor. Officials deny the gossip, promising reforms soon to avoid misleading the public and calm unrest.
In Cleveland on December 21 Mrs Cassia Vt Chadwick was excused from testifying in bankruptcy proceedings against her. Counsel for Receiver Looser indicated she may not be summoned again and if brought to court would likely refuse to testify. Chadwick appeared nervous and fainted, returning to jail after the excusal.
Rising Sun Indiana reports a new witness to testify today about the shooting near the Gillespie home on Second Street. The witness saw the fleeing man who killed Elizabeth Gillespie. In San Francisco Jimmie Britt won over Battling Nelsum after twenty rounds at Mechanics Pavilion before a 35000 spectator audience.
Public notices warn of a December 24 auction and sale events in Madison township. Advertisements promise new watches chains and other jewelry, plus book sets and household items at bargain prices. Readers urged to inform the office of entertainment or visiting friends and to submit notices for publication.
Reports from Windhoek note German forces in South West Africa engaging natives with a clash that left many dead or missing. Colonels Dermitne and his force reportedly seized cattle while stockholders in multiple rail ventures vote on mergers. Taft reports Panama mission successful as Russia mobilizes reserves across seven districts. A northern Portugal storm disrupts the coast.
Indianapolis and Cincinnati and Chicago grain markets report steady to firm prices across wheat corn oats hay and livestock. Hog and lamb quotes show slight variation by market with cattle staying firm and sheep mixed, while New York and East Buffalo reflect similar steady to quiet trends.
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