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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
2
Japanese forces assault the fort of Past Kekwan mountain after a blast. Nogi’s men seize ground amid heavy resistance and bombardment before securing the position. Reports from Tokio describe a night operation and subsequent occupation, with deep casualties hinted and fortifications partially breached.
Japanese forces exploded charges under a fort wall allowing entry while Russian troops attacked the breach with bayonets and grenades. A relief infantry tried a headlong assault but failed as debris buried many attackers, yet volunteers seized a parapet and the fort finally fell as survivors retreated to the city.
Desperate fighting and extreme suffering framed the Port Arthur siege as a historic struggle for Light House Island control. An Associated Press interview with Commander Mizvenoff, Poltava executive officer, described the siege as brutal, though portions of the interview were banned. Mizvenoff led seven Russians who departed Port Arthur aboard a 120 sailboat on December 25.
A December 16 snow storm arrived bearing dispatches east from General Schoussel. Commander Mizzenoff, wounded in the teg during the battle of FUlgu Nid, told an Associated Press correspondent that Japanese forces began a December 8 attack on High Hill, climbing 203 metres despite heavy fire. Report describes brutal hand to hand fighting, many casualties, and severe winter conditions masking the brutal clash.
Unclear report from Toklo on torpedo strikes against the Russian battleship Sevastopol and supporting vessels. Japanese gunners claim several torpedo boats destroyed or damaged. Sevastopol’s status uncertain as battle continues near Port Arthur. Commanders Yosoo and Nakabare are praised for attacks though one shell wounded Yezor.
A late night disaster on a New York passenger steamer results in multiple deaths among passengers and crew. Survivors taken to safety by lifeboats, a fire destroys one boat, and several named individuals are listed among the deceased or missing. Bishop Phelan Dither dies after a long illness at St Pauls Orphan Asylum Idlewood Ta, with relatives and church officials in attendance.
Carnegie New York financier and Dee Jim-Andrey Car nowie, in collaboration with Benjamin Franklin, bequeath 540000 to the city of Boston to establish an industrial training institute. The endowment of 86000 is to remain invested for a century and then benefit American minorities.
Washington Gee twenty Tudge Baker of the New Mexico supreme court recently removed by the president has received a full hearing by the president and the Department of Justice. The result is a revocation of the removal order. London reports Colonel Lord Ayk er named inspector general of the Canadian forces.
A chaotic scene outside Columbia University ends with George J. Gould's son, a Columbia School of Mines student, drawing a revolver to deter pursuing sophomores during a planned sophomore dinner. Police guards and family aid rescue him from a fraternity house as a crowd disperses.
Minneapolis recounts a collapse at the CrowhEs hotel building after a prior dig, trapping fourteen. Killed: Myry Anderson James Uninilton C. M. Ken yen Wilken Lily binds William Amuerman Joseph Violet Jennie Murray. Injured: five, including Mrs Anima Neving saved by debris arch. firefighter John Fellows body found. Worthing noted charred remains.
Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt of New York purchased the champion four-in-hand horses Sweet Marie Polly Prim Rust lim and Pull Dress from Vaniturbilt Ovens in Chicago. Vanderbilt traveled from the east to Chicago specifically to acquire the champions.
President Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to the Lincoln Day dinner to be given by the Republican club of New York on February 7. He will deliver an address.
Cincinnati December 21 President J E Gride of the American Association declares the annual meeting has been moved from December 23 to January 15. The change affects all members and scheduling at the association's headquarters.
In Worth Adams Massachusetts on December 21 Marshall S Word a Democrat defeated Frank D Stafford a Republican for mayor by 30 votes Republicans won five of seven common council seats in the election results.
San Francisco December 21 Jimmy Britt of San Francisco defeated Battling Nelson of Chicago in a 20 round match at Mechanics Pavilion. Referee Roche awarded Britt the decision amid a crowded arena of about 20,000. Nelson endured heavy punishment but fought gamely throughout, with Britt delivering the cleaner blows in the later rounds.
Governor John L. Bates intervenes in the Fall River dispute, stating there is more to be done and urging an end to the conflict after tendering offers. The movement signals a push for settlement and stable governance in the region.
Mayor ff. O. Watson issues a call for a mass meeting this Saturday to discuss donating a large quantity of potatoes to Law Starving Poor of Lyre Inn for relief. The action aims to address hunger amid local hardship and involves Greeley and Dun Trec.
A fire destroyed the home of Joe Covey in Atlanta Wisconsin killing two children, aged 8 and 3, who perished in the blaze. Dee, 21, reported as involved in the tragedy.
King Charles and Queen Amelia reach Lishoy on retin travel to Britain and France. Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, ill and confined to his Washington room for days. A Chicago post office dedication planned by a committee for President Roosevelt. Government workers to have a half day Saturday before Christmas and a holiday Monday after. Fiscal 1905 may bring record immigrant influx to the United States. M Serastimos named Russia ports and telegraphs superintendent, succeeding M Durnove. German tolls report typhoid deaths among troops in Southwest Africa. A storm hits Portugal's northern coast with heavy losses. President Loubet receives North Sea trawler investigators, aside from Rear Admiral Davis. Charles M Reed of Trte, Pa, named as a supposed millionaire declared bankrupt in U S district court.
President Samuel Phints of Lawrence University rejects claims surrounding a $100,000 bequest from Willis W. Cooper of Kenosha after his death in a Chiquita accident. Phints argues the estate’s heirs fear support would be endangered by payment while insisting the university is not controlled by any religious denomination.
Konoshi Wisconsin December 21. A fishing boat named the Tittle Frunet Mischivt from Kenosha was adrift for more than nine hours after its engine failed and with exhausted crew. The four men were rescued by the tug Engel and brought to Milwaukee harbor. Captain Fred Joerndt of Kenosha led the crew. The vessel had gone out at dawn for a routine fishing trip and drifted in heavy wind until rescued.
Camden news reports Mayor Mayer Joseph Nowreylis resigns with no stated reason, believed to oppose land-purchase terms for a city park. Supreme Court had ordered a writ to compel his signature on bonds. Elsewhere, a Waco teacher’s illness prevented discipline in a Brath school, as pupils hid the truth to avoid losing a favored instructor. Kilpatrick bust placed in secretary of war room with Taft approval pending. Boston Governor Bates moves to aid Fall River strike settlement.
New York reports formal indictment sought against Thomas W. Lawson for circulating false reports to affect stock value. Henry Wellington Wack filed charges alleging Lawson raided Analzamatei Copper with Standard Oil linked to the attack. Detained in separate events, Lawson and Colonel William C. Greene met at Hotel Lorraine with detectives observing.
Four witnesses testified in the bankruptcy case against Mrs. Cassie L. Chadwick in Cleveland. Chadwick, too ill to attend, was not questioned. Creditors pressed about her jewelry and a missing trunk, while questions centered on the witness list and the right to subpoena her. The hearing proceeded with limited interrogation and the receiver’s actions.
Colorado Springs. A girl about 18, murdered and left nude on Mount Curley. Police believe she was a visitor from the past, killed by a man and posed to destroy identification. A reward for clues to her clothing and body has been offered. In Tangier Morocco Raisull and Stepsan seized and released prisoners during a caravan raid near the town.
Tolinson vs Southern Pacific case rules all railroad cars and locomotives must have uniform automatic couplers under the safety appliance lawDining cars cannot be exempt when in use Three die in Williamsburg Brooklyn fire at 18 South Main Street two fatally injured and others hurt Explosion of an all stove caused blaze trapping victims on upper floors with minimal egress
Chicago December 17 W W Wimball a renowned piano manufacturer in Chicago is dead from heart disease after months of illness His death ends a long career in piano making and business leadership
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