Port Arthur Surrenders as Japanese Take Command
News from Tokyo reports Port Arthur's surrender to Japanese forces with parole terms for officers and officials. The capitulation outlines transfer of forts ships and weapons, parole provisions, and postwar arrangements while reaction in naval circles notes differing opinions on General Stoessel's actions and subsequent salvage discussions.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Stoesse
Russia
Nogi
Etse
Sungsha
Antse
Army
Navy
Nichi Nichi
Stoessel
Sevastopo
London
Daily Mail
Sisters of Charity
Tsingtau
Berlin
Shantung Peninsua
China
Kisaochou
Japan
Nine Persons Cremated In Two House Fires Across States
In Elmira New York on January 3 a Polish miner Frank Noweski and his family perished in a Morris Run Pennsylvania blaze believed caused by a stove tipping. Only the oldest son, age 13, escaped. Nine victims burned or smothered in the dwelling. In Saint Clair Michigan on January 4 Traven Ditzier age 7 and Marl Ditzier age 9 died in a home fire. Bennie Ditzier was severely burned while attempting rescue. Goldie Ditzler, 16, alerted others but only three children escaped. Parents away visiting with two younger children left five at home.
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Elmira
N. Y
Price
Frank Noweski
Morris Run
Noweski
Noweshi
Iarcantine
St. Cla S
Mich
Traven
Ditzier
Marl
Bennie
Chhidren
Chidren
Goldie Ditzler
Fifteen Injured and Three Fatal in Rail Wreck
York Pennsylvania report states fifteen men were injured in a Northern Central railway wreck at Mount Wolf six miles north of York. Three are not badly hurt but feared unable to recover. In Winchester Kentucky John Hathaway, a man who fifteen years ago rode a high horse to fame, was hanged for the murder of Ela Thomas, his sweetheart.
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York
Northern Central Railway
Mount Wolf
Winchester
John Hathaway
Ela Thomas
News from Asia on peace talks amid Port Arthur siege
St Petersburg reports boos at calls for peace as Port Arthur garrison faces starvation and exhaustion. Officials deny a ceasefire, warning that Russia must win in Manchuria. Emperor and advisers favor firm stance. Roosevelt’s mediation is possible but Russia rejects outside involvement.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Russia
Manchuria
Ater
Todiay
Muneh
Tim Ig
R ‘A
Japan
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Harriman Beaten in Stock Appeal Clash
The U S court of appeals for the third district reversed a New Jersey circuit ruling restraining Northern Securities from distributing stock of the Northern Pacific Railway. The decision obstacles the Harrian Pierce interests and follows the Supreme Court action declaring the combination illegal.
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Philadelphia
United States Court of Appeals For
Third Judicial District
New Jersey Circuit Court
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific Rialroad Company
Fire in Hoyal Apartment at the palace
Berlin reports a fire in a royal apartment on January 4 as a defective chimney caused flames. Queen and princes were present with servants extinguishing the blaze quickly.
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Hoyal
Berlin
Palace
Joachim
Oscar
James
Fugitive Captured After Chest-Deep Pursuit in Elk Creek
William Murphy, 22, eluded deputies and police for over an hour in Central Clarksburg. After a bridge jump into Elk Creek, he was recaptured and jailed bleeding from wounds. He is the suspect in the assault on Mary Kupfner, 16, and her sister, who were attacked near their east Clarksburg home. Kupfner’s father was knocked unconscious, and Murphy vowed to fight to the death.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Ek Creek
William Murphy
Carrisburg
Mary Kupfner
Elk Creek
Murphy
Republicans In Control Set to Shape Colorado Governing Body
Denver January 4 Republicans appear poised to control the legislature and settle gubernatorial contests between Governor Peabody and Alva Adams. The Senate likely will unseat Democrats Bomn and Healey, replace them with Republicans Dick and McDonald, with further party-shifted moves possible. In the House, four contests are expected to favor Republicans, reflecting their strong majorities.
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Denver
Peabody
Alva Adams
Senate
House
Robert M. Bomn
Alamosa
Daniel Healey
Leadvile
Actress Nan Patterson May Be Granted Bail Today
New York dated January 1 reports a concerted bid to free Nan Patterson from Tombs prison on bail for the murder case of Caursar Young. Abraham Levy announced the move and a law firm secured a writ of habeas corpus ordering Warden Flynn to produce Patterson in court. Judge Greenbaum will consider bail while District Attorney Jerome opposes.
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New York
Tombs
Nan Patterson
Caursar Young
Abraham Levy
Miss Patterson
Supreme Court
Greenbaum
Instrict
Jerome
Supreme Court Reverses Iowa Prohibition Ruling
The U S Supreme Court reversed the Iowa Supreme Court in two cases on the Iowa liquor law. In the American Express case Iowa authorities seized liquor sent from Rock Island to Tama, and ordered destruction. The Iowa court sustained the proceeding but the federal decision found it violated the commerce clause.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court of Iowa
Iowa
American Express Company
Land Frauds in Idaho Tied to Prominent Figures
Washington and Oregon investigators reported a land fraud scheme in Idaho involving alleged promoters in TahA and Alabama connections. An inquiry ordered by President Hoover examined affidavits alleging government land taken through false entries and staged settlers, with many claims of land values misappropriated and homesteads withdrawn before timber was cut.
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Washington
Jon de Etouive
Guy Stigahien
Aliei Jenn
Taha
Oregon
Hoogsevelt
Danie
Seaasar Dane
D. Culver
Syndicat
Idaho
Mitchell implicated in land fraud case involving 2000 dollars
S A D Puter testified in Portland that he paid Senator Mitchell two thousand dollars to influence patent claims for government lands. He said Hermann pressured to expedite the patents and that Mitchell agreed to help, though he regretted the deal. Puter linked the payments to securing patents and altering land-office actions.
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Portland
Ore
S. A
D. Puter
Horace G. McKinley
Daniel T. Tarpley
Emma Watson
United States
Ands
Mitchell
Binger Etermann
Puter
Senator Mitchell
Heney
Hermann
Mitchell Hermann
Taylor to Succeed Wing as Federal Judge Nomination Favored
Washington reports no official notice from the president yet, but Hubert W. Taylor is expected to be appointed to fill the northern Ohio district bench vacated by Judge Francis J. Wing. Taylor, prominent attorney for Protestant concerns in the Smoot inquiry, formerly served in the House and is said to have support from Senators Foraker and Dick and Ohio bar leaders.
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Ohio
Washington
Francis J. Wing
Hubert W. Taylor
Tayer
Smoot
Utah
Senate
Old McKiney
House of Representatives
Foraker
Chicago Grain Market and Pittsburg Prices Summary
Chicago grain reports show a price break amid reports of excess visible supply. May wheat falls about 2.0. corn and oats also decline. In Pittsburgh, corn, oats, eggs, butter, cheese, cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs listings are provided with bid ranges and prices for various grades and weights.
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Chicago
Jan. S
May Orduay
Pittsburg
New York
New
Ohio
Mormons Plan New Zion City in Independence Missouri
El Paso Texas January 4 The headquarters of the Mormon church may be located in Independence Missouri as James G Duffin a church bishop has bought thousands of acres near Independence for Mormon colonists plans call for a magnificent city to be named Zion with a temple larger than Salt Lake City temple and eventual move of headquarters from Salt Lake City to Independence.
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Independence
el Paso
Tex
Mormon Church
John Henry Smith
Kansas City
James G. Duffin
Our Church
Zion
Sal Lake
Salt Lake
Towboat Explodes on Ohio River Near Huntington
Fire and explosions sink a towboat as defenders burn near the Huntington riverfront. Rescue teams race to the scene after the blast injuring several crew members, with details about casualties and salvage still developing.
Burrows Returned as U S Senator in Minnesota
Lansing Jan 4 The Republican joint session last night nominated J C Burrows for United States senator to succeed Moses Clapp. With no Democrats in the legislature his election is assured. St Paul Jan 4 Republican caucus endorsed Clapp for re election by 127 to 1. Van Sant received no vote.
President's plan to regulate corporations unveiled
On January 4 President Heyburn will introduce a bill creating a five member commission to regulate corporations. Four commissioners will be appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, with the fifth as ex officio secretary of commerce and labor.
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Sewaor Heyburn
Nate
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
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