15 Dec 1904
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
1
Tokyo reports the Russian battleship Sevastopol was torpedoed while docked after Japanese forces destroyed the rest of the fleet. The capture of 203 Meter hill is cited as a costly but decisive victory. The Japanese fleet plans to dock for repairs.
Tokyo reports Dec 13 bombardment of Port Arthur hit arsenal and torpedo depot at Tiger Tail and near steamboats, three ships destroyed, others damaged. Sevastopol indirect bombardment suspended due to weather. Togo: torpedo boats attacked Sevastopol. results uncertain with casualties among torpedo boats. City streets deserted. harbor shelled. fires and destruction widespread. Troops advance on Pigeon bay shores. forts Ida and Antze are strong. 203-Meter hill guns threaten western forts.
From Fusan December 15 authorities report the Third Japanese Army headquarters as visible across Port Arthur. The city and harbor are described in detail with all parts observable from the area.
From Mukden dated December 15 there is almost no firing at the front as snow covers the ground. The Red Grass society has built depot networks as far west as Irkutsk and across the Ussuri district to aid wounded. They care for 15 000 wounded at once and can handle more with rear supply stations feeding hundreds of thousands of men.
Swakopmund, Southwest Africa, Dec. 15. Part of the Russian Second Pacific squadron arrived at Angrapaquena on Dec. 12 and began coaling from colliers. The Red Cross outfit colors convey cleanliness and order among the troops and supplies including liftén, shoes, sugar, tobacco, cigarettes, lemons, matches, pipes and needles.
New Ulm Minnesota reports a claim that Louis Spreng, confined at the Rochester asylum, is the man who killed Dr. Gebhard. The description differs from the original description given by Brooks, and the tale lacks credence.
Testimony in Washington on December 15 linked the alleged polygamous marriage of the late Apostle Abram Cannon to Lillian Hamiin and examined duties of people who attended the Mormon endowment house as part of the Senate committee investigation into protests against Senator Reed Smoot.
The shop lists Velour Corduroy Rider down and Flannels for children aged 6 to 12 with prices ranging from 2.89 to 10.98. Various sizes 8 to 14 are offered in 6.5 and 6. For Quilts S6 and WIM 266i items, the latest stock includes 5.00 to 8.79 price points, with some bundles totaling 239 to 239.
A fragmented late 19th or early 20th century ad lists Hooks and Eyes five cents, Wool star braid fifty cents, Toilet soap five cents, Safety pins four cents, shirt waist sets from Belding’s Embroidery silk floss, ladies frill hose supports, belt, pull comb, white pearl buttons, and pins. Prices shown for various sizes and bundles.
Bargain prices shown for various coats in black and castor finishes. Multiple items listed with sizes 32 to 82 and prices ranging from 9.98 to 25.00, including two coats at 20.00 and several 18.00 options, all offered at discount rates.
Largest stock in Southern Minnesota offered at a sale. Includes 45 inch overshot and nude suiting and 54 inch fancy Chevriot worth up to 1.75 a yard in black. Price is $1.25.
The readable portion shows price references and letter strings but lacks concrete items, dates, names, or places to identify a coherent news item or event. Unable to determine subject. transcription seems garbled and not suitable for substantial summary.
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