The Spell That Fueled Stolen Millions Rumor
In the streets a chant proclaims Mrs Chadwick’s spell sparked frenzied finance and will lead to her husband’s arrest, with crowds crying for return of stolen millions as the scene unfolds.
26 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1904
Page
1
In the streets a chant proclaims Mrs Chadwick’s spell sparked frenzied finance and will lead to her husband’s arrest, with crowds crying for return of stolen millions as the scene unfolds.
Harbin dispatches describe thousands of Chinese troops shipped into southern Manchuria for feeding difficulties. Japanese forces stock Paris four wheel shields and wheeled machines for front line use as rapid fire and other weapons mount. Reports mention frozen Japanese in trenches and Russian fortifications expanding in Harbin while a Siberian vodka-for-medic supplies scheme is exposed.
Takio December reports Japan preparing for spring mobilization. Thousands of recruits and reservists assemble as Field Marshal Oyama plans a force approaching half a million with expanded artillery. Defense plans cover Formosa and the Southern islands amid anticipated Russian moves. Winter delays not hindering transport.
A report from Port Arthur says our right wing surprised the enemy at Housang Tantun and Sinofantun, capturing the villages by 10 oclock Saturday night and dislodging the forces. By 2 55 oclock this morning we held Telly Chiatun and all of the enemy’s forward positions in view of our flank.
From Mukden on December 25 General Kure polkin urges troops to never retreat. He stresses that once a detachment forms a plan it must be carried through to the end.
Dispatch from imperial headquarters reports continued Russian artillery against the Japanese left and center with minimal damage to Japanese forces. General Samejima praised for heroism at Kekwan mountain fort, while General Bumejima, veteran of late rebellions, directs fortifications at Port Arthur. Twenty killed and forty five wounded listed in recent fortress actions.
The Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Mail reports strong public anger toward Grand Duke Alexis commander in chief of the Navy. He is accused of unprepared third fleet and admiral Terestvenski’s inefficiency. Complainants say ten months of inaction followed large expenditures. A crowd showed indignation Sunday as the grand duke rode by in his carriage.
Berlin reports General Meckel, once Japan’s military adviser, says the German staff agrees Russia has no real chance to win. He notes Port Arthur’s fall could bolster Japanese reinforcements and that Oyama may delay further attacks until then. The Kriegs Zeitung cautions about rising yellow peril and diplomacy.
In Petersburg on December 25 reports say a new large scale chipbuilding program will proceed immediately. Treasury funds are allocated to meet admiralty needs for hull and engine work on ships, with no change to Cronstadt command. Skilled Kiel and Bremen mechanics are scarce, delaying shipyard alterations and pushing work to Leange and Son in Riga and the Naval yard for a 16 000 ton battleship class build.
A Denver dispatch reports a powerful snow storm sweeping Colorado and Wyoming after mild weather. Officials fear stock damage on open ranges and rush snow plows to avert rail disruptions. A strong wind started the event, later easing.
The report claims Vice President elect Muir Fairbanks is alive denying death rumors. An Associated Press observer in Wittsburg at 2:40 a.m. noted Senator Matthanks appeared chastened by circulating gossip while en route from Washington to Indianapolis.
New York Pec 24. A riot in North Plainfield and Plainfield near New York injured two pullers fatally and wounded a third. Four Negroes were jailed after a clash between patrolmen and a mob shouting Merry Christmas. Police and citizens fought for hours with injuries and tense crowds surrounding the scene.
A train collision near Louisville between a passenger and a freight train on Christmas Eve killed seven people including six railway workers and a passenger. The wreck occurred near Mount Carmel Hill and Princeton as railroad orders failed to reach the eastbound train, leaving multiple fatalities and injuries.
Reports indicate plans to hold the inauguration ball at the Capitol building with discussions on repurposing pension building space. Some lawmakers oppose repeal of the use ban, while others propose the Congressional Library as an alternative.
Dispatches from Huson Poland allege brutal clashes after midnight mass as troops clash with demonstrators. Reports claim executions and killings of officials and demonstrators amid a wave of fear as families kill themselves and others to avoid conscription.
The article recounts Mrs. Cassie Chadwick’s assertion of her husband’s innocence as authorities peg the Chadwick securities fraud. It details her plea to the sheriff, her emotional pleas, and her continued claims that the alleged crimes were a grave misjudgment by the public.
In Mahnoy City Pennsylvania Dee 25 a fire roared through the Marea mine slope sending flames forty feet high. Despite hours of efforts by mine officials and inspectors the blaze crept from the timbered area from the pump house to the right surface along a 400 foot stretch. Roof and sides collapsed in places as crews watched to confine the fire but could not determine success. The boiler area remains safe.
Berlin December 25 The first balance sheet of Friedrich Krupp Limited shows a gross profit of about one million pounds from the year’s operations. Depreciation and pension funds absorb much, leaving £450,000 to cover a six percent dividend on £8,000,000 capital. Bertha Krupp holds 159,996 of 160,000 shares. Essen telegrams report high pressure at the naval material section with orders from Russia and Japan for armor plates and gun barrels.
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