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Newspaper

Heppner Times

Location

Heppner, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1904

Page

3

Slavs Beaten Japs Strike Desperate Attacks at Port Arthur

A Chicago dispatch reports three days of heavy bombardment around Port Arthur by Japanese forces and subsequent Russian counterattacks. The battle near Kekwan and Sojusan saw advancing Japanese positions retaken, with intense hand to hand fighting and a Japanese lieutenant with 80 volunteers attacking a Russian rear. Fort P and nearby batteries fell after night fighting, driving a wedge into the Kugulan center. Total Japanese casualties reached 1,100 with over 500 killed by October 20. shells and fires raged through the fortress area as artillery fired with high intensity.

Chicago Danny Kolo, Saya Port Arthur Rowlan Line Kukwan Fort Sojusan Kekwan Rueslen Teutenant Bewlegern

Officers Called Out for Front Service in Mobilization

In St Petersburg the mobilization of reserve officers to major fronts includes areas such as St Petersburg Vile na Warsaw Kiev Odena Moscow Kazan and the Caucasus. The total officers mobilized around 1300. The move aims to fill gaps though it signals the vast scale of the Far East war. Front news cites Kuropatkin focusing near fortifications south of the Shakhe river as Russian artillery holds some advantage.

Kt. Petersburrg Peterburg Vilena Warsaw Kiefl Odena Moscow Kazan Caucasus Livo Yang Mukden Far East Kuropatkin Shakhe River Rociang

Outlaws Escape After Cody Bank Hold-Up

Casper Wyoming sheriff Webb and deputies return from the northwest after pursuing bandits who attempted to rob the First National Bank of Cody and killed cashier Middaugh. No trace found of the outlaws or any of the Fenton, Stough, or Johnson county pawns. Webb plans to resume the pursuit in a few days.

Casper Wyo Webb Qampor First National Bank of Cody Middaugh Fenton, Stough Johnson County Sheri Webb

Judge grants permanent injunction in Cripple Creek case

Judge Marshall of the United States court makes permanent a temporary injunction restraining Cripple Creek Mineowners' Association and Citizens' Alliance members and others from interfering with the Interstate Mercantile Company of Montana at Cripple Creek. The store was looted August 21 and employees fled. decision gives the company full court protection.

Denver Nov. C Marshall United States Court Cripple Creek Nano Clation Citizens’ Alliance Mam Bere Interstate Mercantile Company Montana

Navy to send representative to Anglo-Russian inquiry

Officials in Washington report that the American navy will be invited to send a representative and observer to the Anglo-Russian inquiry on the Dogger Bank affair. Admiral Dewey is expected to be offered the position and will likely accept, though the final decision rests with the admiral.

Washington Dogger Bank Dewey Cour

Taft to visit Panama for message of peace

The cruiser Columbia, after completing its equipment in New York, sails to Manila for Manacola, Fla. to await Secretary Taft and party. They will travel from there to Colon to deliver the president's message of peace and good will to President Amador and the Panamanian people.

Washington Nov. C Columbia New York Mennacola Fla Taft Colon Amador Panama

Mine Exploded At Cheeloo Mountain Battle Report

Nov 12 Cheeloo reports a costly clash at a Chinese mountain where 120 Russians arrived from Port Arthur. On Nov 6–7 Japanese assaults failed as crippling mines and shell fire disrupted their advance amidst shattered trenches and barbed wire. Casualties numbered 400 to 700 on the Russian side. Japanese progress stalled by rugged terrain and machine gun fire.

Cheeloo Ite Port Arthur Japan Palichong Ronches

Series of city fires claim lives and injure many

A Nov 12 report from New York says three people died and about 20 were injured in fires across tenement districts. Dozens were overcome by smoke as flames spread through lower building sections, with several occupants rescued from roofs and fire escapes. Authorities believe several blazes were incendiary and limited property loss was recorded.

New York Dalle Gromen

Bandit Outwits Officer in Wyoming Bank Robbery Chase

A Thermopolis dispatch says Harvey Logan and his Cody gang outwitted Sheriff Fenton and Sheriff Brough, escaping the country with an old mule pack and tools. The gang split up near Thermopolis, two disappearing and two back into the mountains. officers expect capture within days. Logan traveled toward Casper by train after the Hole-in-the-Wall escape.

Denver Thermopolis Wyo

Mineola Crew Arrives After Wreck Off Ribera Coast

Captain Kirkwood and 29 Mineola crew members reached Yokohama after being stranded three weeks following the wreck near Tegu bay off Ribera. They endured starvation with only rotten fish aboard for 24 days before rescue by a British man-of-war and arrival on the steamer Mancharia.

San Francisco Kirkwood Tegu Bay Ribera Yokohana

Secretary King Pushes Arbitration Pact Talks

Washington November 12 Secretary King reports assurances from Great Britain and Mexico they are prepared to negotiate arbitration along lines of the France United States pact. The state department will at once complete the framework for submission when it meets again December 5 to detonate the broader program.

Washington King Great Britain Mexico France United States State Department

Thousands of Reservists Escape in Manchuria War Call

Mt. Petersburg reports a growing reluctance to join the colored forces for service in Manchuria. Expert opinion estimates reserves who have not yet escaped at about 20,000 as the country broadens the draft and enlists.

Mt. Petersburg Manchuria Ramla

Artillery Activity Between Armies Sees Small Damage

From Mukden to Tientsin dated November 12 to 14, artillery from both sides kept up duels with no clear advantage. Russians bombarded Japanese positions along the Russian right wing, while Japanese fortifications near Shakhe railway station and Lone Tree hill influenced movements. Soldiers exchanged cigarettes at close range as both sides maintained vigilance amid preparations and redeployments.

Mukden Tientain Intervale Io Henvier Ruastan Manalon Bill Negiang Shakhe Achiatum Lone Tree Hill

Navy chief urges new masonry drydock at Puget Sound yard

Chief Constructor Cappa of the navy releases his annual report urging immediate construction of a large masonry drydock at Puget Sound navy yard to accommodate two ships at once. Estimated cost 1.5 million dollars. He cites impending repairs on current dock within four years and recommends a marine railway, additional berthing wharf, floating derrick, and new buildings including foundry, blacksmith shop, sawmill, and office facilities to support extensive repair work and vessel upkeep.

Washington Cappa Navy Puget Sound Navy Yard Puget Sound Yard Capps Renewedis Puget Sound Payy Yard Uder

Peace conference at The Hague gains momentum after Roosevelt win

Paris reports growing interest in another Hague peace convention. Newspapers say Roosevelt's election adds significance. France has not decided, but officials deem the general principle acceptable and will deliberate topics. Foreign Minister Defeigne’s talks with Ambassador Porter show sympathy.

Paris Roosevelt France Defensie Amlbinador Porter

Denmark to join second peace conference effort

The Danish government accepts President Hoover's invitation to attend a second peace conference. It seeks a clearer international agreement on neutrality and contraband regulations. Negotiations for a US Denmark arbitration treaty have begun. The Danish government welcomes the opportunity.

Openhagen Navy Hoonvelt United States Denmark

Brasil plans loan to build fleet in South America

Nov 14 report notes Brasil intends to raise a 50 million dollar loan to expand its navy. Argentine papers urge treaty revisions with Chile to allow a 15 million dollar naval expansion, arguing Brasil seeks supremacy among South American nations.

Heunos Ayres Brasil Chile Ance

Army Officer's Wife Avenge Death as Frontiersman Scout

The tale recounts Mary Elizabeth Mix wife of Captain Charles Mix who, after her husband’s death at Fort Gibson Indian War, adopted male disguise and joined eight years of frontier expeditions against Sioux. She was captured, escaped, and returned to Fort Gibson near death, honored in Fort Gibson Post history.

United States National Cemetery Fort Gideon Mary Elizabeth MIX Charles Mix Captain Mix Old Frontier Fort Gibwon Indiana Plains Fort Gibson Rioux United States Mix Mia Mrs. Mix Mrs Ginson

Not His Bulldog Causes Omnibus Standoff in Paris

A calm elderly man aboard a Paris bus refuses a bulldog seizure, insisting the dog is not his. The conductor and police threaten summons for bringing a bulldog into an omnibus, but the dog owner leaves with another man as the vehicle’s delay draws laughs from passengers.

Paris London Telegraph Cho Hanly

Congratulations Already Earned

A dialogue fragment from the Philadelphia Press and Yonkers Sintosman recounts expectations of congratulations and a rejected suitor, with characters Tewe Joas Jean and Tie discussing relationships and social propriety.

Tese Kadley Jean Philadelphia Press

George Washington Opposed Lying About Weather Bureau

A remark attributes to George Washington a steadfast stance against lying, claiming he refused to establish a weather bureau during a bi admin. The sentence blends historical claim with uncertain wording, lacking identifiable dates or sources.

George Washington Bia

Official Directory Entry Remains Partially Legible

Fragmented lines list various state and local officials including secretary roles, collector, circuit positions, and dates. Readable names include Ham Helinger and Danne, with references to supervisors, material components, and offices. The source provides scattered titles but lacks cohesive details for a full directory entry.

State of Oregon government docket fragment

Fragmentary OCR text from Oregon state government records, showing names such as L. Dunbar and C. Ke. Wolverton and references to secretary and clerk roles. Text is garbled with many misspellings and unreadable portions. No coherent event or action is clearly identifiable from the fragment.

State of Oregon Govotior Chambeariata Eeell L. Dunbar Remaurer Nam Tenner

Pioneer Limited Trainline Promises Superior Chicago Service

A familiar name for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway runs the Pioneer Limited trains daily between St. Paul and Chicago and Omaha and Chicago. Connections link with all Transcontinental lines, ensuring the best service. Luxurious coaches with electric lights and steam heat set this line apart.

Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Union the Great St. Paul Omaha

Rates and Pamphlets From J. W. Casey in Portland

J W Casey H 8 Rows Portland Oregon lists rates and pamphlets for distribution. The notice specifies contact in Portland Oregon for inquiries and requests for information.

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