Elgin Iowa body found in river ends Phelps mystery
The body of Neil Phelps, Battle Creek founder and food industry figure, was found decomposed in the Battle Creek River near where he disappeared on the afternoon of his last sighting. His finances were ruined. officials say he died by his own hand due to despondency over losses of several millions. Captivity of Sana’a garrison shocks Turkish officials as Arabs siege the city. Ankara hesitant to commit troops amid insurgent pressures.
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Sunny
Burrender
Neil &. Phelps
Battle Creek
Mich
British Columbia
Ogain
Phelps
Sanaa
Constantinople
Yemen
Arabia
Abdul Hamid
J.C. McLister
Philadelphia
Red Dragon Canoe Club
Wissiuoming
Timber laws attacked by Washington lumberman at congress
George D P Emerson of Hoquiam accuses the government of bias in timber land policy and says the timber act favored land grabbers while a new land law forces claimants to relinquish within a reserve and then select land outside. He urged investigation of timber land affairs in the Northwest.
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Washington
American Forest Congress
George DP. Emerson
Hoquiam, Wash
Northwest
Port Arthur Falls to Japanese Forces After Prolonged Siege
Port Arthur surrendered at 9 o clock Sunday night after months of heavy bombardment mines and feints by Japanese forces led to the collapse of the inner fortifications. General Stoessel offered surrender and General Nogi accepted terms as the Japanese breached the defenses and overran the garrison.
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Fort Arthur
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Gerori Nogi
Nogi
Maln
Breich
Keekwan
Ri Lilung
Liaode
East Keekwan
Sungahy Mountain
Nogl
Shinshu Mountain
Palung Mountain
Port "I
Famous sieges of modern times in brief chronicle
A compact list of notable sieges from 1600 to 1905. Entries name locations such as Alexandria, Badajoz, Delhi, Gibraltar, Port Arthur, Richmond, Santiago, and Strasburg, with dates and outcomes including capitulations, surrenders, and reliefs by various powers. The piece highlights diverse battles across continents and eras, reflecting colonial and imperial conflicts.
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Alexandrian
Egypt
Badajoz
Dawnporn
Cartagena
Delhi
Gibraltar
Keathy Field
Kate Tune
Khartun
Muhdl
Gorton Ta
Ladyainlth
Timertel
Londonderry
King James
Mery
Davis
Petersburg
Pleyna
Richmond
Port Arthur
Nanahan
Santiago
Cullen
Scimatopol
Strasburg
Stoesell's Offer to Surrender and Nogi's Reply
A Japanese bearer delivered a flag of truce with a surrender offer to Tort Arthur's line. The dispatch requests negotiators for capitulation and conditions to prevent further sacrifice and enable immediate action. Japan replies that Major General Tjichi will lead, meetings set January 2 at Shuishiying, with plenary signing powers for both sides.
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Mikado
Port Arthur
Useleys
Proposate
Stollsbel
Tjichi
Shuishiying
Uly
Sogl
Tokio Joy as Port Arthur Falls to Japan
Newsboys cried extras as crowds cheered Japan’s surrender of Port Arthur. Fireworks, bands, and processions filled streets while aerial bombs lit the sky. Reported ship losses and damages show heavy wartime costs, with many vessels blown up or scuttled and several ships damaged in action.
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Port Arthur
Tokio
Thua
Japan
Valida
Retyisan U
Suvastopo
Uusenswoorthy
Ceurevitoh Kok
Allel Craft
Mandeheu
Ryeshitelnt
Shoutel
Yenesyi
Pame
Uzareviteb
Taingebow
Askold
Shanghai
Thy Clune
Saiyan
Korletz
Japan's War Aims Upheld Despite Fort Surrender
The article states Japan began the war to uphold a principle and will persist until that aim is achieved. It notes the Mis kado government has maintained this stance since the conflict began, and though the fort's surrender may alter understanding, the fundamental principle is not expected to change.
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Japan
Chis Hing
Miskado
Five Leading Causes Of The Disastrous War
Five leading causes are outlined including Russian occupancy of Manchuria and Korea, Japanese fears of loss of territory and trade, Russian actions signaling control of strategic points, and Japanese concern over Russian and Ishia military moves during tense diplomatic negotiations.
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Ching
Ruaxia
Manchuria
Russia
Japan
Sei
Rissin
Manchura
Russi
Korea
Adlu
Ituashu
Isk
Imne
War News in Brief From the War Zone
Russia plans to spend at least 800 million dollars on a new navy while continuing the war. Japan sends scout ships to locate the Baltic fleet as Port Arthur defense fights on. Chinese authorities detain Russian ammunition in transit. Russian defense praises General Stoessel's Port Arthur defense as heroism in Moscow.
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China
Tropan Wll
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Bruessel
Russia
Stoensel
Arthur
Stoessel Criticised for Destruction of Russian Fleet
Tokio opinion holds General Stoessel responsible for blowing up ships at Port Arthur and for ordering torpedo boat destroyers to Chefoo after offering to surrender the fortress. The Nichi Nichi notes his gallant defense but says the destruction mars his military reputation and sincerity.
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Tokio
Port Arthur in ruins after Japanese artillery bombardment
Descriptive dispatch records Port Arthur in chaos with most houses destroyed, roofs blown away, and smoke rising from burnt structures as Japanese guns deliver accurate fire. Officers report the fortress and city overwhelmed by destruction amid a chaotic harbor scene.
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Nogi
Port Arthur
Horrific Scenes After Fortress Fall Describe Starving Remains
Decrepit husks of vessels and carcasses litter the streets as Gen Stoesse ordered destruction after surrender. The starving populace endured extreme hunger with mangled limbs seen on both horse and dog remains amid the fortress’s last days.
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Stoesse
Navy action sinks ships in harbor under orders
Ships in the harbor were destroyed as ordered by Admiral Wirea. The battleship Sevastopol outside the harbor and other large Russian vessels inside were blown up or set ablaze. The ships Hetzl yan Poltava and Pallada caught fire as the harbor entrance burned. During the siege the Tuya nese reportedly suffered heavier losses than fortress defenders.
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Wirea
Sevastopol
Hetzlyan
Poltava
Pallada
Harbor Choked with Wrecka at Port Arthur Talks
Reports from Che Foo Cheiron detail Port Arthur surrender negotiations held near Stihling mountain at the Big Eagle Nest fort. General Stovssel's plan to keep Russian sick and wounded under Russian medical care and to transfer non combatants was approved by Gen Nogi, while the proposal for Russians to march out under arms sparked dispute.
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Port Arthur
Big Eagle Nest
Stihling Mountain
Cheron
Stovssel
Nogi
Weekly Review of Chisago and Chicago Trade
The Bradstreet weekly review notes overall steady wholesale activity with strong demand for woolens blankets and furnishings. Spring orders for dry goods cotton goods and shoes advance, while lumber grain and iron steel show varied movement. Transportation constraints from snow limit shipments and rail commitments. Canada and U S failure counts show mixed results for the week ending December 20.
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Chisago
Chicago
G. Dun & Co
Western Railroad
United States
Humber
Canada
Oceanic Market Rates for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains
A dense report lists daily price ranges by city for cattle hogs sheep and grains including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Toledo Buffalo New York and more. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye hay butter and vegetables with mixed No 2 classifications and varying quality quotes.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Bae
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Toledo
New York
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Republican National Committee
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Admirsl Rojestyensky
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Northern Road
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Duluth
Anderson
Julius Berg
Michigan
Tom Bradley
Marquisville
Mercy Hospital
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Courder
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