Surrender of Port Arthur and Russo Japanese War Notes
A storm of dispatches details Port Arthur capitulation negotiations between Russia and Japan. General Stoessel negotiates terms via commissioners Major Werner Luhr and staff, while reports describe heroic defense, naval battles, and the broader impact on allied observers as Japanese forces press toward control of the fortress.
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Paty Avihur
Wittest
Iuseeneral
Stoessel
Ana
Moon
Poitio
Japan
Tinjaro
Russia
Bennd Stoessel
Tveney
Port Arthur Falls as Japanese Win Great Naval Siege
Russians admit Stoessel urged surrender at Port Arthur after a long siege. Japanese forces under Nogi and allies captured key forts and hills, sinking morale and securing Korea and naval dominance. Reports note heavy losses on both sides and the collapse of Russian defense in the harbor.
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Tokin
Port Avihur
Ghefno
Port Arthur
PMN
Noxi
Pan
Noi
Stoessel
Tjiehi
Nogi
Mort Arthur Hesan
Tojo
Rebruars
Port Arta
Nonsihun
Weinsie
Wuropralin
Gorees
Yalu
Potmints
Liie Tug Peninsula
Nuei
Port Arbur
Ninshban
Krussia
Weetin
Sisesset
Tosu
Nosi
Denyny
Tt Mas Bem
Aretor Hill
Nael
Wiett
Maved
Korea
Isss
Husshi
Nippon
Suropatkin
Mukden
Shakhe
Governor Elrods Message Urges Tax Reform and Capitol Plan
The document from South Dakota Governor Elrod calls for no primary law yet supports reforms in property taxation and school building funding. It advocates a twine plant at the penitentiary, a parole system, better prison chaplaincy, and a new capitol building with a $5000000 cost plan, plus improved university funding and rail regulation views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Dnistan
Eleyver
Hina
Record of Ancient and Modern Siege Durations
A compact list comparing sieges from ancient to modern times with durations. Notable entries include Troy ten years, Tyre thirteen, Carthage two, Syracuse three. Antwerp one year 1585, Rochelle one year 1627, Gibraltar four years 1779, Sebastopol eleven months eight days, Vicksburg eighteen months, Richmond ten months, Metz seventy days, Paris five months, Pleyna five months, Ladysmith four, Port Arthur twenty four days.
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Antwerp
Rochelle
Gibraltar
Sebastopol
Vicksburg
Richmond
Metz
Paris
Pleyna
Ladysmith
Port Arthur
Fragmented OCR describes siege and city action
OCR text fragment outlines a violent siege and police or military action in a city. It mentions destroyers, officers, and detentions, with references to streets and a coded time frame. The readable content is highly garbled but indicates a dramatic public security event and investigations.
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Welack
Luis
Thes Cuelonis
Tie City
Poe
Sioux City Couple Seeks Divorce After Domestic Turmoil
John Henry Ryan, a wealthy Sioux City resident, and a Davenport native who advertised for a husband, married after he replied to her ad. Their union soon soured, with police summoned after a violent dispute. The wife filed for divorce in circuit court. alimony requests remain under advisement as a hearing approaches.
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S. D
John Henry Ry
Sioux Paris
Iowa
Iper
Les New
Ryan
Davenport
John Henry Ryan
Jetter
Sioux Walls
Tivan
Jones
State Vermin Association Tournament Site Sought
Sioux Falls citizens push to host the state annual tournament of the Vermin Association. The board meets at Armour on the 24th to set timing and pricing for the summer event. Armour is the leading candidate. a 50 contribution is required from the successful entrant to help cover costs.
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Sioux Walls
S. D
Sioux Alls
Ivermen's Association
Board of Control
Armour
Nield
Succes
Sioux Falls
Ason
Soc
Long Fought Supreme Court Decision Over a Horse
The South Dakota Supreme Court upholds prior rulings in the Brady Shirley ownership dispute. After six years, three trials and two trips to the high court, Shirley may keep the horse with Brady paying costs far exceeding the animal’s value.
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Supreme Court
Hlot Springs
S. D
Shirley
Mr. Brady
Brady
Shinley
Torney
Powder Department Location Inquiry
A customer in a department store asks staff for the location of the powder department and then asks about an item or person described as Shor- alker Face, gun or bug, seeking clarification. The note reflects a mix of product navigation and potential safety concern.
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Agues Pt Oas Ma
Bea
Wy Ik
Ocal
Wener
Luchr
Elief
Sten
Siery
Cerense
Itussi Styonzhnold
Ordi Ily
Uee
Dravedy
Ceferders
Rus
Nia
York
Watt
Valin
Wanaaty
Ceioral Stoessel
Port Archie
O Oeioek
Eieradl Stoesse
Nagi
London
Washington, Jol
State Department
Bertin
Anzeiger
Oftieid
Port Arthuy
Chaefoo
Pau
Ismirli
Boaiki
Tokio
Stoessels
Chefoo
Gan
Damative
Madagascar
Jar
Rojestvensky
Saint Marie
Dokio
Wanda
Wiental
Wia
Petropaviovsk
Petropayiovsk
Mashiavote
Japad
Meter Hill
Elrod
Solons
Sidicy
Piserbeerti
Ariel
Willie
Tax Commission
Dalketa
Candia
Ture
Soumd Bankine
Tha
State Historical Society
Sreteens Hye Linke
Wis
Judes Ment
Board of Count Commissioners
Ted
Penims
Ws Bo
Soldiers Home
Agricuif L Cotter i
Union
South
Brookings
le Eng
Morrill
Congress
Department of the Interior
Morrill Fund
Agmenttve
Mechanic Arts
State University
Ional School
Uni
Regents of Education
Young Commonwealth
Maen
National Congress
Roosevelt
Bone
Kingdom of God
Troy
B. C
Tyre
Carthags
Syracuse
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