Port Arthur Capitulates After Grim Siege
Port Arthur has surrendered after months of near constant fighting. General Nogi’s forces pressed the Russian garrison into capitulation talks, with terms expected to be harsh. The defense is praised for bravery amid heavy casualties, and Japan signals magnanimity in allowing the garrison to surrender with arms. The siege left a ruinous toll on ships, fortifications, and life.
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Port Arthur
Nogi
Buesel
Kuselan
Tokio
Japan
Saoesel
Broessel
Far East
Welsare
Bavs
Port Arthur Besieged as Japan Pushes Through Sea and Land
General Hiakeberg defeats Dalny forces at Wa langen and Telissu while Togo looms offshore and Nogi presses from the land. Port Arthur endures near-constant fighting and bombardment as commanders seek capitulation terms, with Stoessel and remaining garrison poised to march out.
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Stoessel
Port Arthur
Japan
China
Oil On Waters as Northwestern Explodes on Reef
The steamer Northwestern struck a reef off Virginia waters and broke apart. About 80,000 gallons of Texas petroleum spilled into the sea as the tanker's tanks were crushed.
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Northwestern
Virginia Spoat
Texas
Russian Generals Reported Killed in St Petersburg Attacks
Messages from Stesel filed today confirm the deaths of Major Generale Kondratenko Fock and General Smyrnov the latter commander of the Port Arthur fortress. The report notes the losses amid Russian defenses in St Petersburg on January 8.
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St Petersburg
Stesel
Foo
Generase Kondratenko
Fock
Smyrnov
Port Arthur
Rossland Mine Output and Camp Value in 1904
The Rossland BW mines produced 43,325 tons of ore in 1904 valued at 94,400,012 50. Since opening 11 years ago the camp has shipped 2,090,193 tons worth 830,216,354.
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Rossland
Against Trust All the Heavy Firms Unite to Probe Coal Trust
Cin cinnati business leaders join in a complaint to the United States attorney general demanding an investigation. They allege a combination among coal firms to raise prices and hurt consumers.
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Cincinneat
Coal Trust
United States Attorney General
Inauguration Note on Montana Governor Joseph Toole
The report marks the January inauguration of Joseph Toole as the Montana governor for the third time, noting his youth at the outset of his term and the ceremonial day of taking office.
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Joseph Toole
Day
Montana
Charities Bishop Phelan Estate Willed to Canevin Trust
Report indicates Bishop Phelan’s estate of 600000 was left to Bishop Canevin through a trust for charitable purposes. Disbursement is at the discretion of the Canevin trust to support charitable causes.
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Phelan
Pitteburg
Canevin
Cold Weather Halts Russian Troop Movements
Intense cold in central Russia prompts a temporary suspension of troop mobilization and movement. Today’s temperature reaches 40 degrees below zero Fahrenheit affecting military operations and logistics.
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St Petersburg
Russia
Northwest News Roundup of Saloons Dry In Roseburg and Local Deliberations
Beven of Roseburg reports 12 saloons closed at midnight December 31 in Deer Creek precinct making it dry while the rest of the city remains wet. Sumpter schools approve a 20 mill levy for added teachers, apparatus, and curriculum. Douglas County shipments from Oakland reach 8600 pounds of dressed poultry to San Francisco. Seattle 1904 bank clearances reach $222,217,39.24 with building permits $7,778,928 and real estate transfers $19,485,805. street improvements total $1,513,385. Governor Chamberlain pardons Frank James, English youth jailed for assault, hopes to return to England amid consumption.
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Beven
Roseburg
Deer Creek
Sumpter
Oakland
Douglas County
San Franisco
Seattle
Man Kills Wife Then Commits Suicide in Kansas City Scene
In Kansas City on January 3 George Gleason, a St. Joseph liveryman, after attempting to kill his wife at his mother in law’s home, leaped from a second story window and cut his throat in view of hundreds. The wife lay mortally wounded in the city hospital as details emerged.
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Kansas City
Litsie Gleason
George Gleason
St. Joseph
Mra Gleason
City
Conductor's Installation Noted for La Grandes Division
The La Grandes division of the Order of Railway Conductors installed its officers for the coming year led by DA Stewart as master and Al Andrews as secretary treasurer with Grady named as delegate to the grand lodge meet in Portland during the Lewis and Clark fair. The division remains active in the West with about 50 members. Joe Rackmas chairs the year’s committee.
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la Grandes Division
Order of Railway Conductore Hat
DA Stewart
al Andrews
Grady
Grand Lodge
Portland
West
Joe Rackmas
Installation of Officers by Knoights of Pythine
The Knoights of Pythine held last evening’s installation of officers. Named were C O C W B Sargent V O George B Harmon Prelate N Acclea M W H Herron E K of R 8 Pattison M of F John Frawley M of B R L Lindo MA J O COP mith IG W Harrison D G Henry Henson Trustees KE E Romig District Deputy F S Ivanhoe installing officer.
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B Sargent
George B Harmon
Conspiracy Charges Against Cadahy Awitt Hammond Arrested
Agents Cadahy Awitt and Hammond were arrested on orders of the state attorney general for conspiring to fix prices of prepared meat products.
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Cadahy
Awitt
Hammond
Patrick Dunn Murder Shocks Grant's Pass
Patrick Dunn, an aged stage line dealer on the Grant's Pass Crescent City road, was found murdered in his business place. His head was crushed and authorities suspect two men, aiming to rob him as Dunn kept cash away from banks.
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Grant's Pass
Ore
Patrick Dunn
Crescent City Stage Road
Donn
Banka
Idaho Industrial School opens at St Anthony for awaiting cases
The Industrial School at St Anthony was formally opened yesterday to receive those committed for care. It is expected to admit about 15 inmates as soon as courts confirm the facility is open.
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Idaho
St Anthony
Thos
Ite
Cornucopia Mine Plans Heavy Investment in 1915
Cornucopia Mine at Baker City Oregon announces that 650000 to 76000 dollars will be spent by Queen of the Weating company in development and equipment for the coming season. A milling amalgamation and concentration plant has been ordered for spring delivery, on top of the 10 stamp mill now expanding operations.
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Baker City
Ore
Smith
Queen of the Weating
Kuropatkin at Shahke River Headquarters
Field reports place General Kuropatkin at the Shahke River headquar ters near Petersburg on January 3 with news of strategic movements expected.
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Petersburg
Kuropatkin Ig
Shahke River Head
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