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Silver Lake notes in The Weekly Record report local items and notices from the Record Publishing Co. Presented as a compact summary of community news and civic notices from the area.
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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1904
Page
6
Silver Lake notes in The Weekly Record report local items and notices from the Record Publishing Co. Presented as a compact summary of community news and civic notices from the area.
The United States demands the Sultan of govern Hassan captives be released. Secretary Taft cables to Coast Guard and Consul Chadwick, cautioning no landing of marines without orders and no guarantees with other nations while negotiations continue.
During a test on the torpedo boat Biddle at Hampton Roads Lieutenant Marshal in command reported a severe mishap. Fireman Warren and Water Tender E B Donnell were badly burned, with flesh burned from arm and body. They were rushed to the naval hospital at Portsmouth as Captain Cowles and other officers aboard assisted the mission.
A fire at a St. Louis fair caused extensive damage to a building on the second floor. The blaze, believed to have started from an electrical fault, injured several people and left property loss estimated around $50 000. Firefighters battled stubborn flames as wind spread embers.
Fragmented OCR text outlines names and positions in a looming cabinet reshuffle with William Kl. Mocdiv of Massachusetts to become Attorney General and a nominee for Secretary of the Navy, Victor sb Ma as Secretary of Cedateor, Cortelyou and Attorney venera resignations noted.
Col Wright P Bayren a long time mathematics professor at the West Military Academy has been seriously ill for two weeks. He served as a leader within the Association of Graduates and as president of the Army Athlete Agency for many years.
A four year old girl living on Walnut Street was assaulted and poisoned as she walked to a grocery. She died from the injuries and a male suspect fled. Initial reports wrongly speculate a Black assailant. no definitive suspect is identified.
A safe at the post office in Broad Ripple, a suburb of Indianapolis, was blown open and $34 secured. During the night several houses in Indianapolis were robbed with money and jewelry taken at each location.
Frank Valentine of Muncie a contractor died after grabbing a live wire at Rukoita lid. The tragedy involved accidental contact with electrical equipment and is being investigated locally. Authorities identified Valentine as the deceased and noted the fatal nature of the incident.
A burial hymn he composed four years earlier was sung at the funeral of David Ryer in Logansport Indiana. The request came from Mr Ryer and was carried out by his friends and the G A R group in charge of the ceremony.
Brazilian aviation pioneer Santos Dumont, anas, will stage an exposition fight in his new airship at St. Louis if favorable weather permits.
Theodore Roosevelt of New York was nominated for president and Charles Warren Fairbanks of Indiana named vice president by acclamation after a two day session. Henry C Payne presided as National Committee chair with Elihu Root named temporary chairman. The convention adjourned marking the start of the 1904 campaign.
President Roosevelt selects Lawrence O. Murray Gen John A Wilson Commander C M Winslow Herbert K Smith and George Uhler as an independent inquiry panel to probe the General Slocum steamboat horror. Mayor McClellan to aid. Coroner's inquest sees silence on incrimination from Inspector Lundberg under $500 bail as grim toll rises with 546 recovered and 706 identified and 308 missing.
Delegates erupt in a rousing Chicago scene as Theodore Roosevelt is nominated amid massive cheering led by New York. The vice presidential race narrows with Fairbanks endorsed by Iowa Senator Deliver and others, while Cannon presides and the convention setups proceed with credentials and platform debates.
Reports from Liaoyang and Newchwang describe a fierce battle near Knui Chou Hai Cheng where Russians were defeated and forced back toward Liaoyang. Russian 8000 under Kondratsvitch surprised at Wa fungko ravine with 1200 casualties. Oku’s division seized Haiung Yao with little resistance.
The republic of Argentina shows a promising future with 23 percent foreign trade growth last year and a 90 percent rise over a decade. Population 5 million, potential for 75 million, 99 percent white. Prosperity visible in money, wages, railroads, and vast arable land though landholding patterns and taxes limit immigration and land sales. Reform of inland taxes and land policies may spur future immigration and smaller holdings.
KR G Dun & Co notes rising activity in Chicago with higher bank settlements grain and flour shipments and stronger iron and steel bookings. Rail traffic and retail distribution show gains while a conservative mood in New York spreads to overall trade with fewer wages and a year over year rise in commercial failures.
A dense price table lists cattle hogs sheep and grain values across markets in Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Buffalo New York and more. Entries include No 2 corn No 2 wheat and assorted butter eggs potatoes and seeds with varied bid ranges.
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