12 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1904
Page
1
Shouting Down with the Czar, Russian students clashed with soldiers in St Petersburg during one of the most violent anti government protests in years. Sunday scenes drew crowds as unrest surged across the city.
A December demonstration in St Petersburg drew hundreds of students and workers. Police and mounted gendarmes charged the crowd with sabers, injuring many and arresting others. Authorities prepared for further disturbances amid widespread anti autocracy sentiment.
Japanese reports claim no ship remains effective at Port Arthur while wartime warnings urge a total war mindset against pests and threats. The dispatch highlights a harsh assessment of naval strength and strategic urgency during ongoing hostilities.
Delegates arrive in Shreveport Louisiana for a three o clock opera house session to discuss the cotton weevil pest. Debates cover federal funding for eradication campaigns quarantine options and a controversial proposal to boost weevil propagation to raise cotton prices.
December 11 dispatch reports Japanese bombardment of Port Arthur ongoing. Russian torpedo boats are missing while Sevastopol anchors outside, with warships heavily protected by harbor booms. Observers note shells may have caused internal damage. hospital ships appear shielded as Japanese shells continue to search near unobservable channels.
Pope Pius X canonized Blessed Alessandro Saul and Blessed Gerardo Malella in a rare ceremony in St Peter's Basilica. The vast crowd witnessed a grand throne setup, electric illuminations, and a procession past the Sistine Chapel. American prelates and the Rome-based American college faculty attended.
A noted Bible scholar disputes the traditional view that Jonah was swallowed by a whale, arguing for an accepted translation of the story. The text recounts Jonah in the fish's belly for three days and nights, prayer, and eventual release by the Lord.
John Poole, a 45 year old white grocer, was found dead beside the Southern railway near the city. A note suggests self inflicted death as a fast train passed. The report also notes discussion of Ferrar Fenton's Hebrew direct translation of Jonah and a sermon referencing the new version.
Captain Ben H Hudson, one of Columbus oldest citizens and a Confederate veteran who served as a captain in the First Georgia regiment, died at his residence after a period of ill health. A prominent civil engineer, he long headed public works in Columbus. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church with attendance from Camp Benning and United Confederacy members.
A woman testified that Mrs Chacwck requested money during a dispute involving Iron Naboe and her father. The case centers on financial demands and family conflict with the woman supporting the claim.
In Cleveland Ohio on December 1 Secretary Reynolds of the Wade Park bank testified that Mrs. Chadwick claimed to be the illegitimate daughter of Andrew Carnegie. He recounted that he believed the story until discovering her notes to be worthless and that he refused a substantial present from her. Federal and state authorities plan to keep her jailed and seek bonds of 26 000 to 50 000 to prevent release while she faces grand jury questions.
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