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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
6
A concise note credits a select group with compiling telegraphic data to aid readers in understanding current events. The item hints at a scholarly or civic project aiming to illuminate public intelligence through rapid communications.
A Illinois Steel Company worker slipped on the edge of a hopper of burning metal at South Chicago and fell into the seething mass below. His body burned beyond recognition and a fellow worker fainted at the horror as the midnight tragedy was recorded among the steel workers.
A Chicago special notes that only four years in fifty have opened navigation as late as the current year, listing 1870 1874 1878 1885 as examples. The piece links late springs to high prices, with wheat trading around 10 dollars in July and other months, arguing that late spring does not always depress copper and prices.
A fragmented report describes a powder mix incident at an unnamed facility in a western region. It notes two deaths and several injured, with scattered names and unclear locations, reflecting a chaotic, early-stage account of the tragedy.
The World quotes Senator Fairbanks as likely to accept a vice presidential bid. Washington insiders say Fairbanks is the strong but reluctant choice, with broad support from reform readers and others pressing for a nomination despite his hesitations.
Henry Judge Joe Delph and John Evans were hanged at Winchester Tennessee for the murder of Sampson Butcher and his wife last August. The trio showed stoic bearing on the scaffold and faced death without hesitation. They said their only regret was leaving their wives and children.
Sam Parks walking delegate of the Housesmiths union of New York died in Ossining prison. He had been sentenced to Sing Sing for one year and six months after conviction for extortion during building strikes. Tuberculosis caused his death.
Five thousand members of the Boot and Shoe Workers Union are due to be affected as six of the largest Chicago shoe factories declare a lockout. Manufacturers inform the union that they will discontinue union stamps and will operate the factories as open shops.
A major blaze ripped through Republic Michigan damaging or destroying the operative store railway depot and several large warehouses. The fire impacted business blocks along the main avenues including the Finnish economy district and nearby streets, causing extensive losses to stores and warehouses. The incident disrupted commercial activity in the area.
Hazel Arnes, nine, of Tipton Indiana, burned when lamp fuel spilled during mantel fire causing clothing to ignite and the child died before aid could reach her.
A messenger from the William Spencer Hlroad camp on the Indianapolis Southern railroad near Bloomington reports several men killed and others fatally injured by a premature dynamite blast.
A May hurricane wrecked Cochin China killing about a hundred natives. Telegraph lines in Saigon were destroyed and native vessels suffered damage. Shipping incurred little loss, though small craft and minor boats were damaged.
United States officials have taken formal possession of the canal route and the Panama Canal Company property as part of the Panama special actions. The move formalizes control over the key waterway and related assets amid ongoing negotiations and security considerations.
After five days of artillery battles Gen Kuraki's First Japanese Army crosses the Yalu and drives Russians from Chiu Lien Cheng and Sho River heights. About 1500 killed or wounded on both sides. Japanese capture guns and prisoners. Second division and Imperial Guards begin crossing near Wiju as bridge is completed.
Russian Vladivostok squadron launched a surprise strike 350 miles south of Vladivostok sinking a Japanese merchant ship at anchor. Cruisers Russia and Gromobol led the assault with a third cruiser and two torpedo boats. They entered the harbor, shelled the area, and withdrew after damaging the ship and landing marines.
Russian forces under Vice Admiral Alexieff reported sinking two Japanese torpedo boats and eight fireships near Port Arthur. The Japanese fleet, convoyed by two torpedo boats, tried to block the harbor entrance but was silenced by Russian torpedo boats and land batteries. Fire ships were sunk after midnight with crews saved, and Admiral Alexieff joined the action aboard Otvashni as guard ships fired until 3 AM.
In the Wiju region a mine laid by retreating Russians exploded as Japanese infantry moved through a mountain pass. Many Japanese soldiers were killed or wounded with details unavailable. The Japanese army corps at Chusan is three divisions strong and advancing toward Wiju.
An April 16 plan by Admiral Togo at Port Arthur used a two force blockading tactic to lure the Russian squadron out. The decoy maneuver, aided by wireless signaling, aimed to draw the enemy into a circled engagement south of the harbor where a larger Japanese force could close in. The ruse was exposed as fog lifted, causing Admiral Makaroff to retreat to the forts.
Japanese forces crossed the bridge and attacked at dawn with Gen. Kuroki directing artillery against Russian positions between Chiu-T’en g’o and Yeshoke. By 9 am Japanese infantry breached the line, the Russians abandoned Antung, burned the town, and retreated toward Feng-Husan-Cheng. the Japanese then controlled the Yalu estuary.
Several American financiers are in Paris. A prominent figure said a Russian loan probably would be made soon at about 5 percent for three years. Bonds were quoted around 97 to 98, with total proceeds expected between 150 million and 175 million dollars.
The naval court of appeals at Sasebo dismissed the case of captured Russian steamers. The Russian officers detained at Sasebo will not be released.
The passage notes a small Japanese force at Gensan with no harbor fortifications while Russians, recently active after a long quiet period, probe for unprotected Japanese transports. It questions whether the Russians will leave Gen san to join the fleet at Port Arthur, with possible naval battle in the Yellow Sea if they move.
Reports from the warfront note Chinese support for a Russian victory and a looming martial law west of the Liao river. Japan reportedly deploys new surface mines near Port Arthur as Tsarist and Japanese forces clash on the Yalu and in outposts. The Dowager Empress directs funds to 72 000 troops while the Japanese legation in Washington releases diplomatic correspondence and a Russian captain recovers from injuries aboard the Petropevlovsk.
Report states Russians are constructing fortifications in mountain passes north of the Yalu while awaiting a strong force concentration to the area.
Russia declares it will not accept any mediation to end the war with Japan. The notification states that every peaceful option was exhausted, but a Japanese surprise forced Russia to arm, and no friendly mediation can succeed. The imperial government also refuses any intervention by external powers in direct negotiations.
Telegraphic briefs report Western railroads refuse passes to livestock men claiming they cannot afford to give them for free. Kansas Attorney General C. C. Coleman was arrested for kidnapping the baby of a Methodist minister in Topeka. A Gulf Refinery fire at Port Arthur damaged three steel oil tanks worth about 125000 dollars but was controlled.
The Senate considered conference reports on sundry civil, general deficiency, post office and military academy bills, passing the merchant marine commission act and the Panama government bill. The House approved related conference reports and adopted an emergency river and harbor measure. A naval cadets hazing vote failed 162 to 0, and the session adjourned sine die after a final day in which both chambers reported progress and awaited adjournment.
National Capital notes recount OCC authorization to reopen Traders' National Bank of Clarksburg W Va. bids in Indian ware house to open in St Louis. Alaska hospital site funding request. postal service wage bills. Tyner Barrett indictments. Lattimer road bill. immigration inspectors. DC Court of Appeals ruling. Dun's Weekly on New York trade. weather and labor impacts on industry. May outlook for agriculture and mining sectors.
An article notes Cincinnati's claim of the tallest concrete structure in the world at fifteen stories. It references a distant claim about height and a separate report on Paris or French purchase of apples for cider, then lists unrelated financial and violent death statistics from Chicago in 1903.
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