Japanese Storm Port Arthur Key Developments
Tokyo reports anxious press on Port Arthur as Japanese forces press northern forts and 203 meter hill. Russian defense weakens after midnight Monday amid heavy bombardment. Japanese claim gains near Chi Fan Shao and Suite Shu One. Marshal Oyama notes Sha river situation unsettled while searchlights illuminate northern and western approaches.
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Tokyo
Port Arthur
Nichi Shimpun
Ashal
Sung Shu
Uriung
Tong Ki Kwan
Chi Fan Shao
Hai Shu Shan
Oyama
Sha
Hitn River
Roilway
Eight Hour Law Declared Unconstitutional by New York Court
The New York Court of Appeals ruled the eight hour labor law unconstitutional in a case by Harry Cossey who sought payment for six shaws of street cleaning equipment. The court held the statute deprives a person of property without due process and reversed the lower court. The decision cites Hogers v Coler as a precedent. Also updates on Russian forces near Shen King and Port Arthur, plus five applicants for Centralia Postmaster.
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Alabamy
New York
City of
Cossary
Court of
Section Hand Killed in Burlington Yard Accident
Cameron Missouri reports a Burlington yards accident Monday afternoon. J. T. Garrison, a railroad section worker, was killed when, while avoiding an engine on one track, he was struck by another locomotive and died instantly.
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Cameron
J. T. Garrison, & Railroad
Burlington
Peace Conference Delayed by U S and Russia
The United States defers the Hague peace conference citing Russia's stance and the push from several nations for different treaty forms. Washington says identical treaties will ease Senate ratification and future negotiations, with hopes to reconvene after the war ends between Britain France and Japan.
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Washington
United States
The
Hague
State Department
Russia
United States Senate
Senate
Hivenla
Japan
Decline in Total Popular Vote Across States in 1900 Election
New York reports show Roosevelt and Parker’s combined total 12,821,584, and McKinley Bryan 14, etc. The canvas reveals Roosevelt ahead of McKinley in most states while Parker trails Bryan in several. A Missouri dispute over street winding involves Walter Williams and J G Mab. mayor and council not parties to the issue.
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New York
Anita
Imuh
Roosevelt
Ant Parker
McKineley
McKinley
Parkers
Rooevelt
Parker
Bryan
Addon
McKinsey
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Maine
Maryland
North Carolina
Toumeoswee
Texas
Virginia
Columbia
Mos
St. Louis
HM. Jesse
Mo 1. Lipscomt
The
Missouri University
Aidan Uhte
Walter Williama
J. G. Mab
Board of Cusators
Jesse
Contro Gorey
Fire on the Pike destroys several buildings and injures two
Early Saturday fires on the Pike destroyed the Ancient Rome structure and other buildings including Fair Japan and the Electricity building. Two Japanese injured. stairways saturated with oil indicate arson. Alexander Dison, a 26 year old waiter, feared dead. Estimated loss around 40,000 with fires under control by 2 am. Wildlife exhibits and crowds added to chaos as flames spread through the Pike complex.
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Fair Japan
Bowery
Quo Vadie
Old St. Lows
Pike
Japan
Ancient
Rome
Wines Ad Metallurgy
Alexander Dison
Hagenbeck
Mysterione
Asia
Dia Rabel
Orton
Yates Refuses Withdrawal of Troops at Zoigler
Governor Yates defends keeping two companies of the Fourth Infantry National Guard in Zoigler to protect life and preserve peace. Adjutant General Beott and Assistant Adjutant General Reece say troops may return in days if order holds. no proclamation of martial law. Sheriff Franklin reported inability to maintain order, prompting guarded response.
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Springfield
Lil
Dla
Fourth Infantry
Wwlinese National Guard
Zoigler
Lester Mining Company
Yates
Beott
Reecett
Zoigier
Keil Pon
Pranklin
Trent
Scott
Rejre
Comand
Good Roads Convention to Meet in Palestine
Palestine Texas hosts the Good Roads Convention for the state. Delegates from many areas are being prepared for the December 15 gathering with extensive planning and organization underway.
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Palestine
Texaco
State of Texas
Battle on train ends in death and injuries
In Little Rock Arkansas a battle on an Iron Mountain Creight train near Newport leaves one man dead and two brakemen badly wounded. Albert J Speer of Little Rock is seriously hit in the side. Iron Mountain officials say burglars’ loot outfit found in a car suggests an organized safeblowing gang operating in the state.
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Irwin
Bradford Hie
Tt le
Discharge Without Honor of Private Smith at Fort Mott
Private John Smith of Hospital Corps at Fort Mott New Jersey was discharged without honor upon directive from Acting Secretary Oliver on Wednesday. The War Department note states he married a woman of bad character and that no legal separation existed beyond prior marriage.
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Washington
Oliver
John Smith
Hospital Corpa
Fort Mott
N. J
Grant
Department of the Fast
War Department
Smith
Russian Squadron Sighted Near Start Point
Cherbourg reports the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse outbound from New York sighted the second division of the Pacific squadron at 6 am twenty miles southeast of Start Point bound west.
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Cherbourg
New York
Start Point
Iowa Snow Arrives as Cold Wave Hits Des Moines
A cold wave swept Des Moines beginning Friday morning at 9 o clock with intermittent snowfall through the day. The thermometer marked 21 degrees above zero, the season's first real snowfall.
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Iowa
Dew Moines
Snow Flurries Reported in Springfield and Springfeld
Snowfall described as fleet and light occurred in Springfeld and nearby Springfield, with brief precipitation lasting only minutes. Local observers noted the flakes were light and visibility briefly affected before ending.
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Springfield
Springfeld
Down Friday
Russia Weighs Offensive Defensive Alliance With Japan
London dispatch cites The Daily Telegraph correspondent in St Petersburg claiming Russia seeks a lasting peace with Japan through an offensive and defensive alliance. The evidence is described as unimpeachable by the reporter.
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London
Daily Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Farmers Institute Planned for Germantown Wisconsin
The Clinton County Farmers Institute schedules its annual event in Germantown on Tuesday and Wednesday December 6 and 7. A splendid programme has been arranged for attendees.
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Farmers’ Institute
Carlyle
Clinton County Farmers
Germantown
Zeigler Gunfire Wears On as Militia Arrives
Zeigler Wisconsin endures a night of heavy gunfire with estimates of at least 600 shots. Gatling guns guard the town from multiple directions. Assistant Adjutant Reece and Carbondale militia arrive, with further troops expected. An investigation and ground survey reveal powerful weapons and near misses near operators of the Gatling guns.
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Benton
Zeigler
Aassstant
Reece
Carbondale
Joseph
Zelgler
Chicago
Iiinola
West Frankfort
Zelgier
Guards of Militia
Japanese Capture Hills Report Mixed With Inauguration News
Dispatches describe Japanese advances at Port Arthur including the capture of 200 meter hill near the harbor as Russian defenses yield after heavy fighting. Meanwhile Mexico's Porfirio Díaz is inaugurated for the seventh time with ceremonies in Mexico City and preparations dating from the June election.
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Port Arthur
Tokio Tt Te
Towlo
Hi Kin Shay Mo
Oporue Tong Agaii
Sung Shu Shan
Ironton
Kaiport Ait
Chefeo
Japatieng
Tron
Sune Stu
Ki Kwan
Gen. Stoowel
Hie
Lino Tahon
Noneouhatante
Fonor
Ding
Federal District
Republic
Indictments Return Against Leiter and Counsel in Mining Case
Grand juries in Perry and Franklin counties indict Joseph Leiter and Henry Platt for transporting men under armed guard without state consent. Penalties range one to five years in the penitentiary with no fine. Witnesses include Union miners and railroad workers. prosecutors note no leniency due to these defendants’ prominence. Capiases delayed until May term. state officials discuss continued proceedings and ongoing tensions in the mining region. A separate disturbance involves armed guards and laborers in the St Lair Valley incident amid rail embargo actions by the Chicago district line.
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Capins
Popes
Tiry
Caplasen
Boen Teva
Wedgeway
Pope Rald
Tuesay
Moore
United Mine Workers
Leiter
Tlinole Central Railroad
Lester'a
Burton's Counsel Cite Statutes in Defense before Supreme Court
Washington reports opening argument in the Burton of Kansas case at the U S Supreme Court with Judge Dillon guiding the defense. The session drew heavy interest as questions from the justices arose while long hours consumed the day and a half of proceedings.
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Lehmann
Burton
Tno
Senater
Hurton
Dillon
St. Lauide
United States
Indian Court Denies Citizenship Andinare To Chicasaw Tow
A garbled Indian court decision from Tithomingo denied most citizenship requests Wednesday with few exceptions noted. The report also mentions a Mexican exchange rate and customs duties in December, indicating an adjustment of the tariff percent.
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Tithomingo
Tex
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James KR. Norman
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Veigler
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