Russian Fortress Resists as Heavy Losses Mount
Russian stronghold on the Shahke river endures renewed Japanese assaults with high casualties. General Stoessel, Port Arthur commander, reports a light wound from a bullet. In Paris, the International Commission on the North Sea incident is set for Tuesday. Captain March refutes rumors of General Kuroki’s death and praises Japanese infantry and leadership amid ongoing conflict.
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Londo
Cieneral
Pany
New
Mongolia
Mareh
Kuroki
Murch
Langlad
Mintakon
Greeral Kuroki
Bia
Maron
Japan
Port Arthur May Hold Out For A Long Period
Chefoo December 16 Passengers arrive from the Kwangcung Peninsula confirming official Japanese reports on Russian ships sunk at Port Arthur. Destruction of ships suggests Japan abandoned hope of capturing the fortress. Japanese losses include three torpedo forts in the past month and 12000 casualties in the assault that captured a vessel. Russians reached Cheron after a snowbound voyage with dispatches, nearly freezing passengers who finally reached port.
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Fone
Port Arthur
Wit
Fite
Cheron
Kuroki Still Alive Confirmed By Captain March
In San Francisco on December 16 Captain Peyton C. March announced that Kurosaki is alive, stating the captain of the general staff of the United States Army and a key figure among mifleera selected by the department.
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Captain March
San Francisco
Peyton C. March
General Star
United States Army
Department
Oriental
General Staff
US. A
Suroki
Manchuria
H. B. Miller
United States
Newehwang
J. Azeredo Castello Branto
China
Lisbon
Thomas PL Dapria
Harry Strive
Dapacess
Occasional Artillery Fire Near Railroads in Manchuria
Usanchen reports occasional artillery firing east of the railway as Winter conditions hamper movements. Russians capture two Japanese in poor shape, who complain of cold and seek food and warmth. Front lines are static near the river due to ice and scarce water. Brigandage rises and native suffering grows amid harsh weather. Vindivostok hospital sick rates decline with few serious illnesses.
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Vindivostok
Hoapstaln
Japs and Russians Surprise Each Other
Russian and Japanese forces exchange desultory fire near Mukden. A Japanese advance was a demonstration. Last night a curious melee formed from a simultaneous Japanese push and a Russian column toward Nanganza. The Russians held Nanganza as sappers mined and retreated, while the Japanese re entered the village and suffered a large explosion.
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Mukden
Nanganza
Doan's Kidney Pills Advised For Kidney Trouble Relief
A Montana household testimonial extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney disease and related symptoms. The ad claims kidneys fail from neglect and that the remedy cleanses kidney poisons, with a free trial offer and address for applications.
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Doan
Montana
George Rudman
Wyoming Street
Hutte
Dean
Sidney
Aerelena Aiil
Russian and Japanese clash end of patrol night
On the night of December 14 Russian scouts penetrated Mio village of Franshen and destroyed a Japanese signal tower. They carried off an old bell once used to signal approaching the Russians, while one Russian suffered casualties in a close quarters fight.
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Mio
Fpanshen
Northern Pacific chiefs meet. speed plan approved
Northern Pacific superintendents and division heads met with President Howard Elliott and General Mahiget Hora after two days of talks. They reviewed all operating standards and technical issues and reportedly approved a schedule two hours faster than the current Mountain Time divisions.
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Northern Pacific
Howard Elliott
Mahiget Hora
AML
Ur Toad
Senate Passes Philippine Bill Amid Quieter Debate
Washington details on impeachment prep for Judge Swayne and private calendar bills mark the day. Reports note Baker of New York seeking attorney general findings on the beef trust and restraint of trade. Senate and House actions cover nominations, deferrals, and regional interests as December sessions wind down.
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Washington
House
Charles Swayne
Judiciary Committee
Baker
New York
Genera
Torday
Senate
Wreck Delays Overland Train In Albany Yard
An extra freight wreck in Southern Pacific yards at Albany Oregon delayed the northbound overland passenger train by two hours after a loaded flat car split. Damage cited as nominal. In Great Falls, County Auditor E Ja Jones reports Carcade County election costs total 4719.65 after recent bill allowances.
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Albany
Ore
Great Walls
E. Ja. Jones
Carcade County
Court affirms McDonnell estate dispute ruling
In Chicago a probate and appellate action over Anthony P. McDonnell’s estate ends with Miss Mary McDonnell’s victory. The appellate court upholds a lower court finding that Comer failed to reclaim her share, despite earlier attachment, and endorses the verdict for Miss McDonnell. The opinion notes Comer’s conduct and affirms the judgment.
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Dec
Bas Ward H. Comer
Mary McPonsell
Denver
Anthony P. McDonnell
Comer
Mes McDonnel
Gamer
Etreult Court
Miss McDonnell
Freeman
Branch
Iltiga- Man
Aliss McDonnell
Terhans
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