Siege and naval actions during Port Arthur bombardments
Reports detail the Japanese bombardment of Russian ships at Port Arthur and the Baltic fleet's uncertain fate. Journal notes say Peresviet and others are sunk or submerged, with Bayan and Palinda aground. Amid siege, Admiral Rozestvensky may be recalled, and Russian plans shift to lasting siege while winter hardships loom.
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Ruasinan
Pais
Foi
Chicago
Eniae
PbLieda
Polva
Retvlzan
Peresviet
Tapanese 1
Bayan
Port Pi
Lve
Crear
Pacific
Caur
Rojestvensky
Baltic
Far East
Matligaseae
Enmeror
Admirl Rojestyensky
Vladivostok
Jouropatkin
Oranyi
Eghis
Konropathin
Alexic
Amir
Okun
Noduu
Nurok
Congress Opens Session With Resolutions and Bills
Congress convened with the Senate in order at noon and House at noon. Resolutions honoring Wear and Quay were adopted. Major bills considered include fire protection on steamship lines, a tariff commission, suspension of steel rail duties, and pension provisions for Union widows. The President's message referred to committees and printed. debates on civil service and representation continued. The calendar includes rail construction in the Philippines and telegraph operator pensions. The House advanced appropriations and debated the Civil Service Commission. The session closed with adjournment plans for late December and early January.
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Frye
Senate
Lodge
Wear
Massachusetts
Quay
Pennsylvanis
Cannon
House
Bassett
New York
Messes
Spukling
North Dakota
Fordney
Michigan
Baker
Gallinwer Feud
Merchant Marine Commission
Hull
Mir. Ell
Connecticut
Secretary of the Treasury
Mr. Littlefield
Maine
Mr. Roberts
Philippines
Scott
Afr
McCumber
Messrs
Gallinger
Cockrell
Latimer
Comnlires
Agriculture and Forestry
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Moor and Guay
Hepovara
Idaho
Aldrich
Tullman
Messrs. Sherman
Morrell
Or. Bingham
Civil Service Commission
Maddox
Georgia
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hepburn
Iowa
Citi Service Commission
Bruceau
Wiile
Salacr
War News in Brief From the Front Lines
Dispatches report surprising Allied gains as Japanese forces clash with British and American positions. Troop movements around the 205 area yield a number of captures and shifting fronts. Reports mention Russian warships and coal deliveries amid broader conflict developments.
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Arthur
Japan
Spain
Congressional Probabilities for the Fifty-eighth Congress Session
The second session likely to consider revenue legislation for increased appropriations. Expected topics include reciprocity treaties, Philippine railroads with government guarantees, statehood moves for Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Impeachment of Judge Sawyer, Reed Smoot ejectment, Merchant Marine, Chinese Exclusion treaty updates, head tax on foreign port agents, curreny talk, Southern representation shifts, and anti trust debate with possible effective legislation.
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Senate
Senatar Lodge
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Atgona
New Mexico
Sawyer
Florida
Reed Smocot
Merchant Marine
Congressional Commission
Younigration
United States
Currener
Bubble Bursts Over Chadwick Securities Scam
A Cleveland mystery, Mrs. Chadwick, and forged Andrew Carnegie notes unravel a vast bubble of bogus securities. Investigators trace a $15.2 million face value package and a $30.2 million Carnegie claim, with grand jury action underway as banks and trusts crumble under the forger’s shadow.
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Chadwick
Great
Mississippi Company
John Law
Scotland
France
Cleveland
Iri Reynolds
Andrew Carnegie
Willlions
Humbert
Wade Park Bank
Chadiwick
Dr. Chadwick
Reynolds
Carnegie
Inheritance and Bank Losses Linked to Mrs Chadwick Scandal
A bundle of securities linked to Mrs. Chadwick’s alleged scheme includes a Frederick BR Mason estate and a $1,800 note by Emily and Daniel Pine with secured mortgage. The Citizens’ National Bank of Oberlin failed, causing heavy student losses and financial ruin for many savers. Chadwick’s lavish purchases and hoarding of wealth are detailed, including dramatic house redecorations and costly gifts.
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Mr. Carnegie
Chadwick
Citizens’ National Bank of Oberlin
Tri Reynolds
Gramlian
Wade Park Banking Company
Cheriin
Citizens’ National Bank
More Males Than Females in United States Census Bulletin
The census bulletin shows U S males exceed females by 1 5 million overall and 1 638 321 in the continental United States. It notes higher female death rates in certain ages and that school and city data reveal complex age and regional patterns in gender composition.
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United States
Census Bureau
Postal deficits and reforms outlined by Postmaster General Wyane
The Postmaster General reports on the fiscal year ended June 30 detailing increased postal revenues, reorganized mail classifications, wider mercantile parcel handling, and expanded facilities abroad. Deficit totals rose by 4.2 million from the prior year as rural free delivery costs surged, despite improvements in money orders, European parcels, and economy measures.
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Wyane
Woyiine
Testoffice Department
Mfr
Wy Yooe
Germany
Japan
Hlongkong
Far East
Norway
President and Cabinet Press for Truth in Trust Probes
Washington reports describe President and Secretary of Commerce and Labor pushing for probes into major trusts like Standard Oil to determine if violations of law exist. Officials stress investigations follow congressional mandate and will proceed with court actions if warranted, while laboring to uncover facts without coercion.
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Metcale
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Department
Congress
Department of Commerce and Labor
Nny
Teuth
Rockefeller
Freshman Class Ordered to Pay 20 Cent Assessment
Yale University's freshman class instructed to contribute 20 cents each to cover expenses incurred by the commissionery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daan Weight
Yale
Trade review signals steadiness and early holiday strength
The weekly Dun and Co trade review reports favorable developments across retail and wholesale sectors with improved demand for winter apparel footwear and Christmas goods. Rail and river traffic show higher general merchandise shipments, while Lake navigation nears completion and manufacturing gains in iron steel and woodwork accompany brisk orders for shipyard rust work and engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. G. Dun & Co
Lora
Board ‘of ‘Trade
Chiesga
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains Across Regions
The page lists regional quotes for cattle hogs and sheep with price ranges and grades. It includes Indianapolis and St Louis markets, wheat and oats futures, and notes on creamed butter and clover seed values, reflecting mixed commodity activity and regional variations.
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Timothy
Indianapolis
St. Louis
New York
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Lis Summit
Stroy
Port Arthur
Baltic Squadron
Caret
Bett
Congressional
LeRoy Chadwick
Pittsburg
Set
Huband
Euclid Avenue
Cassi
L. Chadwice
UWS
Bradstreet
Hew York Commercial
Canada
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