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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
6
A compact survey across continents reports casualties from conflicts and fires, political shifts, and notable business failures with signs of resumption in markets. Weather records show regional extremes while personal notes touch on notable figures and public events worldwide.
Lancaster Ohio bank president traveled 40 miles with 35000 in gold to meet a run on the bank. Fall River cotton mills grind to a halt with 30,000 workers idle, while Pattons Mill Tennessee rail wreck injures five. riots loom in Sioux City and St Joseph as packers seek militia. A St Louis indictment targets J J Ryan after big Brighton Beach win. The Rosebud land lottery begins Chamberlain South Dakota with one Nebraskan drawing No 1.
At Sagamore Hill President Roosevelt formally accepted the Republican presidential nomination. Speaker Cannon delivered the address. Roosevelt plans wide campaign circulation of his acceptance letter and his sole public utterance for the campaign.
Reports describe a 14 hour battle near Tatchekiao with Russian forces defeated, Japanese advances toward Liaoyang, and evacuations at Newchwang. Britain demands apology and compensation for the Knight Commander sinking, while a St. Petersburg cable factory burns. M von Plehve killed by a bombing in St. Petersburg.
Gen Oku states his forces moved on the 25th to the north of Tat chekiao causing the enemy to retreat northward and leaving Tatchekiao and New chiatun in flames. Premier Balfour in Parliament spoke of an amicable understanding with Russia and Ambassador Benckendorff assured full reparation.
The report lists a Vladivostok raid loss of 7.5 million and a fatal mine employer attack in Pennsylvania. It notes stockyard labor tensions, papal nuncio rupture, and a potential Vatican exit. Several deaths occur including a Chicago divorce grant, Haicheng battle updates, and Japanese advances near Port Arthur. Additional items cover Port Arthur, Missouri politics, and Plehve’s assassination with global reactions.
In Kushequa Pennsylvania residents increasingly believe Dodd's Kidney Pills are the one sure cure for rheumatism and lame back. Mrs. M. L. Davison reports dramatic relief after two boxes, saying her back pain vanished. The local verdict grows that the remedy provides real results for kidney related ailments.
A brief dispatch notes a fashion stance urging assistance for heavier men in adopting a dip front style. The remark, attributed to an Atchison Globe commentary, signals stylistic guidance and social attitudes of the period.
The Nickel Plate Road offers very low rates for the G A R National Encampment in Boston from August 15 to 20, 1904. Elegant dining and sleeping cars, individual club plan and a la carte service, with coffee and sandwiches served in seats. Stopovers at Chautauqua Lake and Niagara Falls allowed on return.
Advertisement style notes various remedies including Allen's Foot-Ease for feet and Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with trial offers and addresses. Also quotes quotes from editors and readers about honesty and a smiling business face. Contains testimonial snippets and misquoted sayings.
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