21 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1904
Page
1
Mobilization of reserves announced in seven districts adds about 200000 men to the Far East, with overall strength rising toward six and a half million. Food and fuel logistics expected to ease. Siberian routes strained by dispersal of Kraope forces. Aimed for field deployment as winter campaigns unfold.
The British steamship King Arthur was seized by Japanese guardship Asakiri while attempting to depart Port Arthur. Marsian officers aboard were trying to reach the second Pacific squadron near San Francisco. A secret order to export several thousand tons of hay is linked to the Russian government with Manchuria as the destination.
Kawamura Sakaji of the military hospital at Jentsuji recounts a daring assault during the Port Arthur siege. He details a three-line barbed wire entanglement, a first storming party with heavy casualties, a second group led by Hosoi, concealment with foliage, mine and pitfall dangers, and the gnawing of blasting lines to destroy twenty wires, while warning markers were placed for approaching troops. He notes dental damage from biting wires and the perilous climb through mines before reaching and destroying the entanglements.
Five textile unions met today to resolve the long standing strike by submitting the labor troubles to arbitration. The move follows years of stalled negotiations and aims to speed a settlement acceptable to both sides and avoid further disruption.
A diagram received at the state department from the American consul at Asuncion Paraguay states that the revolution in Paraguay has been successful and peace has been proclaimed.
Kingdon Gould son of George J. Gould fled from a crowd of Columbia sophomores on Upper Broadway when threatened with capture for a sophomore dinner prank. He drew a revolver firing over the crowd in retreat to a fraternity house, where his father rescued him and took him away guarded by three men. Earlier Gould reportedly used a hammer in a similar incident. In a separate report, the First National Bank of Conneaut Ohio closed its doors amid a row, with National Bank Examiner Miller named receiver.
The Southern Pacific and Rock Island plan a new fast train from Chicago to Los Angeles via El Paso starting Christmas Day. Depart Chicago 8:40 a.m. arrive Los Angeles 6:20 a.m. third day. eastbound LA departure 12:10 p.m. The train includes dining cars first class sleepers tourist cars and a through tourist car to San Francisco.
A. H. L. Smith, Puette Cole Der, and L. W. Kirk along with Zinc smelter officials Robert Taylor and FP M Laine and Juan Meires aid Thomas Walsh were indicted by a grand jury on charges of stuffing ballots in Precinct 50. All have posted bonds for court appearance.
Nan Patterson faced relentless questioning by Prosecutor Rand in the Tombs as she testified about her life with Caesar Young and the events leading to his death. The day featured a dramatic pantomime scene and steady courtroom restraint as jurors prepared for closing speeches and a possible verdict.
Colorado Springs police and sheriff trace the Cheyenne Mountain murder to a clue found by Mrs Ellen M Jack who discovered clothing fragments on Cheyenne Mountain near the mining operations. A white skirt and woolen garments show fire damage as investigators seek the killer.
Special to the Morning Journal reports Torrance County residents meeting to voice protest against Valencia county nomination of a successor to the late Col Chaves. The gathering condemned taxation without representation and formed the Torrance County Club to defend citizens’ rights and promote local governance. The event notes Bishop Phelan’s death in Pittsburgh.
In San Francisco a crowded arena hosted a rough bout between Battling Nelson and Jim Britt. Nelson fought fiercely with several blows but Britt's accuracy and defense earned the decision, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd and leaving Nelson vowing a rematch for $4000 a side.
Britt and Nelson engage in a tight exchange with multiple clinches and body shots. Britt lands key left hooks to the body and jaw, earning the round as Nelson fights defensively and searches for openings. Crowd reactions and ongoing exchanges continue as the bout progresses toward the next page.
Washington December reports that the Reed Smoot hearing nears a closing phase as Protestants rest their examination of subpoenaed witnesses. Attorney Taylor slated rest after documentary evidence and further inquiries, with January 10 set to open the respondent’s case.
Mrs Chadwick was brought into bankruptcy proceedings in Cleveland today but excused from testifying due to illness. If summoned again, counsel for the receiver Nathaniel Looser will consider continuing the matter. she is likely to follow her attorney’s advice and refuse to testify.
Conductor S D Heady of the Banta Fe coast lines left Albuquerque to attend a conference with General Manager Wella in Los Angeles on December 22. He heads the Trainmen Brotherhood executive committee and will meet with representatives from all coast lines to discuss the recently requested new timetable from the San Bernardino meeting.
Mitchell Johnson was found semi conscious on North Fourth street by Officer Kennedys and pleaded guilty to being drunk in police court. He received five days in jail or a five dollar fine and was sent to work off the time with Street Commissioner Tierney. He claimed memory loss of Monday night and could not explain how he ended up on Fourth Street.
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