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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1904
Page
3
Excerpt describes Lorcan reporting a Russian corvette near the island and crew ailments after a head injury to a character named Ten. Paul, the ship’s medic, treats the patient with cold-water baths and berry draughts while watches are set and the captain issues orders.
On the brig Scourge the pirate crew under Laroon meets a Russian corvette near Yaeu cape. After heavy exchange of gunfire and yard damage, Paul Laroon withstands a foe with aid from Buffo Burnington and Ben Marton succumbs to wounds while Ben is taken below. The battle ends with Russian casualties and the pirates gaining a temporary advantage.
At dawn the Ling ships engage in close quarter combat as pirates unleash rapid pistol salvos. Grapnels rise, decks flood with grappling hooks, and Ben Marton fights through chaos to reach the enemy aboard through a ferocious, frenzied struggle.
The article contrasts jiujitsu with European and Germanic fighting norms, claiming Japanese practices view foul blows as a science and note the aims of unexpected disadvantage. It also discusses European kicking as a national trait and speculates on national character.
East William Jennings Bryan visited the Union Theological Seminary and spent time with students. He joked about his boyhood, recalled past, and discussed athletics. When asked about exercise he said his principal activity for five or six years has been running for office.
A narrator recalls Mrs. 4A hosting tramps for dinner on Easy Street. She plays a phonograph during the meal, and Mrs. 7 shares that she indeed entertains them.
Indiana farmers in Delaware Madison Grant Jay and Randolph counties ride an oil boom boosting families from debt to modest prosperity. Guardians lose fear as drillers strike oil and leases on 60 acre plots pay about 250 dollars monthly. Farmers like Elijah Goff and Samuel Winger see steady checks and new comforts, turning poverty into affluence through oil.
U S District Judge Jindre Thomas G Jones in Slantsville Alabama urges jurors to judge the Maples case by equal justice. He questions whether white mob violence would have occurred had Maples been white and says the mob's actions violate the constitution and federal law.
Fire destroyed two blocks of Oakley Kansas buildings causing about 75000 in losses. Several hotel guests escaped unharmed. A Polk birthplace monument was unveiled near Fineville North Carolina. Governor Mickey of Nebraska admits using railroad passes and favors a law making issuance or acceptance a misdemeanor.
Reports describe a suspected family linked to a young man found murdered in a ditch near a Nankakee house, with searches for the murder weapon and a nationwide manhunt widening as missing persons notices flow in from Illinois and Indiana towns. Descriptions flood in as authorities hope for leads and potential ties to other disappearances.
Stanton Arnall, son of Squire Arnall, testified as eyewitness to the Dalton Jones killing at Sairdale. Samuel Jones claimed self defense after Dalton signaled being armed, leading to Jones firing twice as Dalton advanced. The feud dated two years back when Dalton shot Jones, corroborating the defense narrative.
Prominent Kokomo merchant Philip Bernd told his wife he would visit his mother in Wabash. He was found dead Sunday morning in an abandoned outshed with a pistol wound to the right eye. His disappearance led to a search as the cause remains a mystery despite stated happiness at home.
A grand jury in North Vernon returned an indictment charging Fred Williams with the murder of Mahlon Wells shot from ambush on September 3. Williams was arrested days after Wells death and released on bonds of 25 000. He was rearrested and returned to Vernon jail.
Charles Saunners and Mrs Ella Hammond of Newark Delaware were killed when southbound New York and Washington express struck their carriage at a crossing on the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railway while they were returning from Elkton.
Burglars raid Kokomo and Canadian cities. Spencer sanitarium may reopen. Five houses robbed in Cdn nersville. Spencer band buys new horns and drums. Dudley couple from New Albany celebrate 52 years. Logansport telephon e girls may study dance one night weekly. New Castle opposes Light Power rate hikes. Tobias Webster walks from Logansport to Peru to visit wife. returned to asylum. Dr. Wilson R. McLane dies at 60. Anthonybus charged with assault after kissing woman. one arm. Flat Rock canning factory and season destroyed by fire, insured. Oscar Leak 10 shot accidentally. wound non dangerous. William Preston arrested over non delivery in town under new state law. Butler University students in campus stair scrap. several injured. Ralph Macy 10 buried after gravel collapse. rescued by friends. Charles Crombie 22 committed to insane hospital after attempting to kill mother. skull bones cited.
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