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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1904
Page
5
In St Petersburg officials view Russia’s pause before replying as a positive sign. Russia reviews disputed matters per Japan’s request and may adjust proposals within the overall settlement plan to better fit Japan’s wishes, signaling openness to alternative approaches.
Report suggests Japan insists Russia reply to its last note before January as Russian naval reinforcements move toward the region. The dispatch in London notes no corroboration from informed Japanese headquarters, casting doubt on the claim.
Re ceipted reports from the Far East bring an optimistic view in Rome about differences between Japan and Russia. Officials doubt a center will occur within a year, citing climatic reasons and Russia's unprepared state for war.
The Gare Brothers Coa firm of San Francisco has contracted with the Russian government to supply four hundred thousand pounds of beef.
Simon Wolf of the United Jewish societies urged the U S to act against reported laws in Russia to be carried out on January 7. He met with the state department and was received by President Roosevelt as the status of Jews in Russia was discussed.
Grand Rapids Mich Dec 29 Despite extreme precautions by Pere Marquette railroad officials and county officers many acts of vandalism are believed to have occurred at the wreck near East Paris Saturday night. Coroner Hilliker says nothing of value was found and suspects ghouls robbed the dead during or after the wreck as bodies were moved into baggage cars.
The contest for a French chamber representative in St Pierre and Miquelon ended with Legasse reelected by a small margin over Fromont who favors annexation to the United States.
In Duncannon a quarrel at a hotel left Jacob Meyers dead from a stab wound. Pursued by a citizen posse Joseph Curry fled into the river and drowned to escape capture.
Mrs. Alice Belle Porter, wife of John Porter who lived about four miles from Warren, Ark., is jailed here on a charge of murdering her husband.
A fire in Calumpit Manila on December 29 destroyed 250 homes and left several people dead with about 1000 persons rendered homeless.
A mob of about a thousand gathered at the jail to force the release of George Williams and Neely Zimmermann, accused of assaulting Mesdames Saunders and Stark. Police fought the crowd, the jail door was battered, and Congressman Smith intervened guiding Sanders away, leaving the mob dispersed.
Calan Dec 24 A M Beaupre United States minister to Colombia and Mrs Beaupre arrived here from Cartagena yesterday on the United States cruiser Olympia and sailed for New York today on the Yucatan. Mr Beaupre is going home on a leave of absence.
A note records another disbursement by a covert signer to relieve a conscience. Secretary George Vic Moerzan of the Merchants Exchange received no letter with a bill or “square any old subscriptions Conscience.” Similar letters enclosed kept a total of Sf 0b. treasury officials and citizens last week did not discover the sender.
Minister Powell dispatch says two revolutions and multiple provisional governments in San Domingo with uprisings at Azua Barahona and in the north center and south regions. The state department has no dated confirmation yet.
Senator Hale, chair of the naval affairs committee, says Congress will provide another liberal addition to the navy this session. He asserts that after the authorized additions are completed the United States will have a navy stronger than any nation except Great Britain.
The board of commissioners orders Chief of Detectives Desmond to return to Mexico to secure Charles Kratz former city council member wanted for bribery. The Mexican government agrees to surrender Kratz to St. Louis officers for trial.
Flat Rock Missouri December 29. A strike by lead miners endangers twenty mules kept 400 feet underground. If not halted, rising water will drown them as pumps stop and mines lie deserted. Water levels creep toward the stables this evening.
Postmaster General Pave suffers a severe cold. Helen W Evarts widow of William M Evarts sails. Minneapolis mills export flour to Japan. Gen MacArthur returns from Pacific inspection tour. Panama constitutional convention pages progress. Danish King Christian to depart for Copenhagen. AAAS fifty sixth meeting opens in St Louis. New York cruiser sails to Panama and may be assigned to Admiral Glass. State Department weighing a treaty revision with Colombia. Japanese army asks media to curb troop movement news. Glass factory closures reduce production for four weeks to support prices.
French authorities publish new grounds for Dreyfus vindication after a telegram to Col Panizzardi is alleged to bear an April date only. A found copy supports the claim, showing alterations by Col Henry and questioning authenticity with Bertillon handwriting testimony.
William Daily, a twenty year manslaughter convict from Seneca County, was killed by Guard J W Creiger of Darke County in the state shop. The shooting occurred in self defense after Daily, just released from solitary, advanced on the guard with a pair of shears and threatened to attack.
In Cairo on December 29, James Rains Bailes James Kuster Bratt Davis and Lieut J F Parker of Thebes faced a hearing before Justice J R Jackson. They were discharged due to insufficient evidence. HW Metcalf received a ten day continuance as an alleged lyncher.
Notice from the Milwaukee plant of the American Bridge company announces wage reductions effective January 1. Piece workers fall 10 percent, salaries under 4000 a year cut 20 percent, and those earning between 4000 and 19000 see a 25 percent reduction. Several hundred workers affected.
In Knoxville Tennessee on December 29 J L Household er, 20, killed himself with carbolic acid in the parlor of his sweetheart Miss Susie Gillam whom he was to wed. He sent her to fetch water then died in agony before her eyes.
Joseph Boyd, a track walker in the St. Clair tunnel, shot his wife in their home before killing himself in front of their three children. Police report jealousy as the motive.
San Francisco, December 29. Preliminary arrangements are complete for a prominent boxing bout tonight between Young Corbett and local challenger Eddie Hanlon for the championship.
Attorney John M. Glover barricaded himself in his Cripple Creek office defying the militia and surrendered only after receiving a bullet wound in the arm. Colonel Verdeckberg led forces in the district and the incident followed his denial of the legality of a recent military order.
Porter Indiana faced near wipeout as Pillman and Osborn livery barn and several homes burned. Ten horses perished, losses total about 10000 with no insurance. Chesterton fire brigade aided to prevent total destruction. origin of blaze unknown.
In a tense standoff, attorney Glover defied military officers with two guns in his office calling Peabody a cheap anarchist. Col Verdeckburg sent Major Naylor and troops who surrounded the block. Glover fired. he was wounded in the arm and captured after shots were exchanged.
Henry Hagge of Monticello Indiana was accidentally shot and killed by his neighbor and friend J C Darfie during a rabbit hunt. They had only traveled about 200 yards from Hagge’s home when a misfire occurred as they swung to pursue tracks. Hagge, 25, died before medical help could arrive. he left a wife and child.
In Chicago on December 29 policemen James Gibbons and George Oakley, assigned to protect a non union crew on a city railway electric car, were attacked by union sympathizers posing as passengers and both officers sustained serious injuries in the ensuing struggle.
Noblesville Indiana December 2 27 year old Bernie Moore rural mail route carrier was struck by a belated L FE W passenger train while crossing tracks near Cicero. His wagon doors were closed and after the train stopped his unconscious body lay on the engine pilot. He died from injuries. Moore is survived by a family and is son of Sylvanes Moore former representative of Hortonville.
F. M. After halt of this city travels to Toledo to aid in forming a new lime company. The venture plans a capital stock of 10 million dollars and expects about twenty two plants to join the combination.
Captain Robert Catlin United States Army dies at Bishop Henry Satterlee home after Christmas dinner where he suffered a double stroke on the same day.
Rex Mc Callip eight-year-old son of Mr and Mrs G E McCallip of Orinoco was injured while working with a cornsheller in his father's barn. He caught his hand in the knives and, left alone, turned the wheel backward with his foot to release himself. His hand was terribly mangled.
Debt in Ironton Ohio spreads to blast furnace sector with 3000 workers receiving notice of a 10 percent wage cut effective January 1. The move impacts the district’s steel production and worker earnings as the new year begins.
In Monon Indiana on December 29 Mrs Mary J Berry died after a stove explosion while attempting to hasten a fire with coal oil. Her daughter was injured rescuing her. Mrs Berry a widow aged sixty had notable means and a son and daughter survive.
Wheat No 2 red strong 892. Corn No 2 mixed 41 cents. Oats No 2 mixed 37 cents. Cattle steady at 4503 5.25. Hogs strong at 34.90 64.95. Sheep steady at 2.75 3.55. Lambs steady at 5.00 95.75.
At Cincinnati the markets show No. 3 red wheat at 9 percent, corn steady with mixed prices, oats quiet with mixed bids. Cotton-stormger trades at 2.00, sage firm at 95.00, sheep drill at 53.75, lambia-dule around 5.00.
Marion Indiana December 29 Jesse Bodkinds a young man known for the Harry Tracey stunt in Grant and adjoining counties is now jailed in Marion. Captains George and Pennock and Patrolman Williams captured him near New Holland in Huntington county.
Harry Chapman aged eighteen, colored, fired a load of gunshot into Edward Stenhope's face after seeing him strike his mother. Stenhope died instantly. Chapman surrendered at the police station and admitted the shooting.
Alfred Haines aged thirty five, an employee of the Gray iron factory, was run down and killed by a southbound C. C. and L. passenger train on Lenesty avenue as he walked to work in Marion Indiana.
Richmond Indiana December 29 health officer declares rabies epidemic in the city and orders close watch on animals. Since last Wednesday five does have been killed under his directive all suffering from the affliction.
Livestock figures show cattle and stockers steady to firm in Chicago with cattle at 65.50 to 80. Log Sell price 8.00 to 9.40 for logs. Sheep slip to 82.00 to 94.35, lambs steady 3.50 to 5.90. New York quotes: cattle firm at 425.50, hogs 4.50 to 5.40, sheep 9.50 to 3.75, lambs steady 5.60 to 96.35.
Castro steady at 33.7595.25 with Hoge active at 4.40 and 4.15. The rough data shows prices and activity in the livestock market.
A rear end collision on the Brazil division of the Cumengo and Eastern Illinois line between Tanzier and West Union west of here killed Engineer G. H. Prescott and injured Engineman Bond.
A small advance guard of Republicans gathered in Indianapolis for the annual holiday love feast, with expectations of large attendance tonight. Chairman Goodrich reports confidence of over 11 000 present, Senator Fairbanks attending, while Senator Beveridge misses due to his father in law's death. Governors and candidates including W L Taylor and J Frank Hanly have offices set for incoming crowds as campaign-building activity begins.
As the week ends a decision on whether there will be two or four Republican candidates for governor is expected. Union Banner Hunt of Winchester, former secretary of state, teases a possible bid during the love feast while denying or confirming. Judge Penfield, Washington state department solicitor, may reveal his views on a gubernatorial trend in the fore feast. Oscar Montgomery of Seymour may announce to replace Judge Alexander Dowling of the supreme court.
Leaders recall the days when state committee members were chosen at state conventions noting less strife. Now fights arise in every county creating sore spots that hinder the successful candidate. Some propose choosing the district chairman at the state convention to give the whole state a say, but change seems unlikely.
The Seventh district Democrats held their convention this afternoon. J T Fannine was expected to be reelected with over 90 of 118 votes. Taggart defeated rival James L Keach in the primaries, signaling Taggart as the city Democratic boss. The primaries were the most exciting and riotous in recent years.
Georgetown December 29 before court adjourned last evening the defense offered to accept the jurymen in the box. The prosecution would not agree. Only one man has been accepted by both sides after ten days of hearings.
Seven thousand sheep were burned to death at the East Buffalo stock yards last night as the long sheds housing them were consumed by flames before any could be released. The loss is estimated at 75000 dollars.
Bridgeport Connecticut December 29 1923 Joseph forcibly enters the home of Mrs Elizabeth Lawrence and shoots her dead over a supposed estrangement caused by his wife.
The Pettit Craft barn two miles west of Wabash Indiana burned along with two horses and farming implements vehicles and grain. Loss estimated at $2000 with $500 insured. Fire suspected to be incendiary in origin.
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