Port Arthur Holds At Last Stand As Japanese Advance Threatens
Reports from St. Petersburg dated December 2 indicate Japan has seized 205 meter hill near Port Arthur with Russian attempts to retake failing. Officials fear fortress could fall in days or weeks if heavy guns are mounted on higher barriers. Stoessel and defenders vow to resist to the last. Ships remain dismantled and defend on land while talks of reinforcements and Black Sea fleet plans swirl abroad.
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St. Petersburg
War Office
Golden Hill
Liaotun Hill
Stoessel
General Stoesse
Port Arthur
Rojestvensky
Black Sea
Novoe Vremya
Rorestvensky
Toge
Japan
Dardanelles
Great Britain
Admiralty
Ies
Foreign Office
Mediterranean
Russia
Situation near Mukden drives cautious war reports
News from St. Petersburg notes renewed attention to army movements below Mukden with cautious war office commentary. Russian forces under Rennenkampf press Japanese detachments toward the Taltee river while Mussiat Reputs b and others probe Hun river actions.
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St. Petersburg
Mukden
War Office
Rennenkampf
Sintsintin
Taltee River
Mussiat Reputs
Livu Yang
Reunen- Kampffs
Bhakhe
Oyama
Kuroki
Sinteintin
Tie Pass
Russian forces pursue Japanese retreat amid suspected trap
Reports from St. Petersburg describe General Rennenkampf pursuing the Japanese retreat with limited resistance. A possible Japanese trap fears cutting off his command while cannonade echoes near the Taitei river. Rumors say Buemen Hap Bias captured Japanese soldiers and a force of Chinese bandits and Japanese reserves move toward Mukden.
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Ering
Rennenkampff
Taitee River
Beumenhap
Wifles
Curie Benimen
Maassian night attack drives Japanese from Laumuting
General Sakharoff reports a Maassian force raided Japanese positions at Laumuting on the night of November 30. The defenders were driven from their entrenchments at bayonet point.
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St. Petersburg
Sakharoff
Laumuting
Japanese-Russian actions and Spanish neutrality cited
The report notes Japanese forces pursuing toward the Shakhe river with about 25 captured and Russian rifles secured. Japanese complaints to Spain over Pacific Squadron coal and victualing at Vigo are outlined as Spain claims strict neutrality. Japan seeks a conference invitation via the United States for a high level meeting.
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Shakhe
Madrid
Dee
Japan
Mdre
Spain
Vigo
Toklo
Foreign Office
Famine Strikes Cisillanik District as Villages Die
In the Cisillanik district two villages report deaths from starvation amid widespread famine. Two steamers with provisions arrived too late to save many people.
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Irkutek
Prem
Jiere
Cisillanik
Distriet
Fie
Mysterious Mrs Chadwick in Bankruptcy Proceedings
Cleveland socialite Mire Chadwick faced bankruptcy actions announced from New York by Juc gen Krakouer a Fifth Avenue merchant. Chadwick's attorney said the move follows her business contacts and she plans to stay to settle debts rather than flee to Europe.
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Caumsie L. Chadwick
Cleveland
Bankeupley
Jucgen Krakouer
New York
Fifth Avenue
Usder Baeinees
Kiamand
Mire
Chadwick
Men High in Nation’s Councils Are Involved
Portland Oregon December 2 The climax in the tan frauds trial so far has been reached and the government has one more Withem to place on the stand. Testimony was charting as A W Heideke, an aged wondaman, described relations with the accused. Ira F Howe testified about joining Morace G McKinley in 7100 on George A Howe lands later transferred to Withee. The defense will begin its attack at tomorrow’s session.
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Portland
Ore
Dee
A.W. Heideke
O'Day
Pram Weideke
Mohy King
N. Haskell Withee
la Crome
Win
Ira F. Hower
Morace G. MckKinley
George A. Howe
Meideke
Fire On the Pike Threatens Exposition Buildings
A blaze swept Exposition grounds near middecade wind driven flames engulfing four pike structures named Ancient Kame Street of Rome and Streets of Rome while sparking fires on the Wur ed Industries building. Guards report a man fleeing the scene as officials probe suspected arson.
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Rome
Wured Industries
Jefferson
Prominent Widow Faces Asset Settlement Delays
Report notes the larkett creditor claim linked to Mrs Chadwick’s finances being settled with publicity. Newton’s claim appears resolved while other claims total several times larger. Attorneys indicate many unsettled matters remain and more creditors may come forward.
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Larkeet
Caeute Ll. Chadwick
Newton
Roosevelt Anniversary Quiet Family Dinner Observed
President and Mrs Roosevelt marked their 11th wedding anniversary with a private family dinner as congratulatory messages poured in from across the country. Widespread rains have disrupted conditions and commentaries continue on public matters.
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Washington
Dee
Mra
Moosevelt
English Press Rebukes Government Over Russia Policy
The English press debates Britain’s stance on Russia and the Black Sea fleet potential move to the far east. Reports say London warned Russia through Japan’s minister and discuss possible consequences if the fleet exits the Black Sea. The Morning Post and others question cabinet firmness and anticipated noninterference by France Germany or Austria.
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Morning Post
North Sea
Great Britain
Black Sea
Dardanelles
London
Russia
Far East
England
Far
Malacca
France
Germany
Austria
Rojestvensky
Sevastopol
Daily Graphic
Alexie F
Grand Duke
Alexander Michaelo- Vitch
Russian Mercantile Marine
Weather Ravages Harvest Across Nation
Crops have been damaged about 60 percent across the country, a level rarely seen for this season. The widespread damage signals severe agricultural impact and potential shortages nationwide.
Forbes and Nee Fight Ten Rounds To Draw
Kalamazoo Mich Dec 2 Harry Forbes of Chicago fought ten rounds tonight to a draw with Paddy Nee of Pittsburg in a bout held in Kalamazoo.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Paddy Nee
Pittsburg
Western Federation Members Deported From Camp
Velluride Colorado reported nine Western Federation of Miners members deported from a camp yesterday. They claim their offense was supporting Peabody’s defeat, while organizers vow to keep federation men from re-entering the site.
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Velluride
Colo
Dee
Pour Minere
Peabody
Western Federation of Miners
Mrs Stevens Re-Elected President Of National W C T U
Mrs Stevens of Portland Maine was re elected president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union at the Philadelphia meeting Helen Morton Barker Evanston Ill was named treasurer succeeding eleven year holder Mrs Harriet Wright Brand of Indianapolis was elected to succeed her and Mrs Elizabeth Preston Anderson North Dakota was elected assistant recording secretary Roosevelt sent a telegram noting the pending liquor clause and statehood debate and the president is consulting Senator Stewart for action William Lob Jr secretary
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Philadelphia
Dee
Talflan
MN. Stevens
Portland
Maine
National
Women's Christian Temper Finer Union
Mire
Helen Morton Barker
Evanston
Olinda
Harriet Wright Brand
Indianapolik
Mlmabeth Preston Anderson
North Dakota
Roosevelt
Stewart
Willaam Lob
Zeigler Power Plant Attacked Near Mine Complex
At midnight about fifty assailants fired from the woods toward the Doyle block house and pumping station between Zeigler and the plant. Guards repulsed the assault on the pumping station which supplies power to the Zeigler mines, risking a total mine shutdown if destroyed.
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Dugguein
Dee
Doyle Block House
Zeigler
Case dark for Democrats in Colorado contempt hearings
In Denver on December 1 the supreme court resumed contempt proceedings from alleged injunction violations before the election. Six election officers face charges of conspiracy to steal the vote with ballot stuffing and blocking Republican clerks and watchers. Ballots opened showed 325 in box versus 372 certified. two handwriting experts will report tomorrow. A discrepancy noted in straight Republican votes suggests mixing with Democratic ballots. Witness Harry Lefever testified to mistreatment of watchers and ballot mixing.
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Denver
Supreme Court
Gabbert
Tanto Court
Election Commission
Harry W. Lefever
Arguments reheard before United States Commissioner Capron
Kratke city license inspector and other Democratic officials in Ward 1 precinct 8 face conspiracy charges over alleged efforts to suppress Republican voters in a late election. Kratke denied pushing Adolphe Weimer from the polling place and called testimony perjury. Capron bound Kratke over to the federal grand jury after ruling the allegations proven true.
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United Ites
Capron
Ise
Frank J. Kratke
City Icense
Kratke
Adolphe Weimer
Supreme Court
Jover
Federal Grand Jury
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