Port Arthur Surrenders End of Siege Nears
Reports from London state Japan has accepted Stossel’s surrender proposal for Port Arthur with final capitulation arrangements at noon. After eleven months of siege the Russian garrison, once 40,000, has been reduced to about 15,000 as Japanese forces captured High 203-Meter hill and several key forts including Keekwan and Sungehu.
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Port Arthur
Keekwan
Riblung
Liaoti
East Keekwan
Sungehu Mountain
H. Fort
Signal Hill
Linot Mountain
Japanese accept capitulation terms in Russo Japanese conference
Tokio reports that terms proposed by Japan were accepted at the capitulation talks. In London Viscount Hayashi announced that General Nogi had a Tokio government report agreeing to Stoessel’s proposition. Surrender terms and process to be negotiated by delegates from both armies at noon.
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London
Viscount Hayashi
Nogi
Tokio
Stoessel
Russians Blow Up Their Own Forts
The Port Arthur army reports that Gen Stoessel proposed surrender on Jan 1 and that the terms would be negotiated at noon Jan 2. Gen Nogi says Tung Kee Wanehan and other forts were blown up by the enemy, who evacuated, with Russian ships in the harbor also destroyed Monday morning. Negotiations on surrender are pending.
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Washington
Tokio
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Nogi
London
Hayashi
Togo
Kamimurshu
War Office
Bruessel
Hayashita
Gache
Noai
Russia
Stoesec
Oyama
Japan
St. James Gazette
Nogt. Hoth
Weatminater Gazette
Port Arthur Surrenders Rumors Roil London News
London crowds react as Port Arthur purportedly surrenders. Japanese and Russian leaders weigh terms with Admiral Togo and Gen Stoessel at the center. Officials forecast possible parole for the garrison and discuss strategic moves including recalling the Baltic fleet. The claim sparks debates on peace terms and Russia’s prestige.
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Nogi
Russia
Kuropatkin
Oyama
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Baltic
Port Arthur Falls as News Spurs Global Reactions
Reports from Washington and London recount the imminent Japanese entry into Port Arthur. Captain Kartow describes the citadel as a living hell while Gen Bruessel plans retreat. Telegrams confirm Gen Stoessel surrendered, triggering widespread elation in Japan and jubilation across Europe.
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Kartow
Vinstoy
Port Arthur
Bruessel
Liao Tishen
Russian torpedo boats flee Port Arthur for Chefoo
Telegraphs from Chefoo report four Russian torpedo boats escaped Port Arthur with messages for the czar claiming Gen Stoessel has ordered surrender at last. The Skory Stratii Viastni and Serdity reached Chefoo after leaving Port Arthur amid Japanese control, with no Japanese ships sighted during the dash. Two Russian destroyers reportedly proceeded to Taingtau as Japanese forces loom offshore.
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London
Tokia
Port Arthur
Chefoo
Torrpedos
Stoessel
Skory
Stratii
Viastni
Serdity
Taingtau
Japanese Capture Wan Wan Tai Hill Near Port Arthur
Japanese forces stormed and capturedWan Wan Tai hill, located near the center of the eastern fortified ridge north of Port Arthur between Antse mountain and Sungehu forts. The loss divides the eastern fortifications. an August attack by Japan failed to take the hill.
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Wan Tai
Port Arthur
Antse Mountain
Sungehu
Forts Taken as Japanese Press Drive Advances
Reports from Port Arthur state Japanese forces captured H fort and the fort on Panlung mountain after storming Sanshu, sealing the line from Rihlung to H fort via Panlung. The right wing also seized heights south of Housanyantao while bombardment continued.
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Tokio
Sanshu Mountain
Port Arthur
H Fort
Panjung Mountain
Rihiung Mountain
Pigeon Bay
Housanyantao
Panlung Mountain
Rihlung Mountain
Port fall silence and Russian reports from St Petersburg
St Peters burg dispatches note quiet coverage on the fall of Port with sparse reports on the Russian stronghold and a December 31 date from Keltranko stating a death on the 28th. Another bulletin lists Kuropathkin at the Bhahke river headquarters providing a brief update.
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London
St. Peterste
Petersburg
Stoensel
Keltranko
ST. Petersburg
Ral Kuropathkin
Bhahke River
Mayor Ballinger Accused of Favoritism In City Saloons
A local editorial claims Mayor Ballinger and police ignore violations at the Belmont and Nebraska halls while ordering the Comique closed. It alleges ongoing lawbreaking, female-dominated saloons, and favoritism toward certain venues, urging equal enforcement and closure of the two outlined establishments.
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Mayor Ballinger
Belmont
Nebraska
King Street Club
Hi Gill
Nebraska Music Hall
Belmont Concert Hall
Women Defend Themselves Against Dr Hamilton Claim
The Star invites women to answer Dr Allan Mclane Hamilton who says women lie more and are supreme liars. It offers $10 gold for best one sided article up to 250 words signed with real name and address, open to women. a $5 prize for a man defending or supporting women.
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Allan Mclane Hamilton
Chadwick
Star
Hamilton
Eheer
Seattle
Mar
Begs for His Confidence in Tangled Spouse Case
Mrs L L Chadwick pleads with Dr Leroy Chadwick to believe her amid public stories. The couple met at the county jail with attorney Dawley as Dr Chadwick, released on bonds, contemplates trust and futures after Paria trouble.
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Cleveland, C
Ll. Chadwick
Leroywick
Chad Wick
Chadwick
Dawley
Paria
Elss
Gold Camp Near Reno Exposed in Star Feature
Tomorrow's Star will publish a graphic account of hardships faced by prospectors in a Reno area gold camp. The piece compares early Klondike scenes to those in the new Eldorado and highlights America's latest bonanza district.
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Star
Reno
New
America
Former Under Sheriff Joins Seattle Brewing and Malting
Willam Corcoran once a popular figure in Sheriff Cudthee’s office left the courthouse today to assume new duties with the Seattle Brewing and Malting company He will manage the rents and properties of the firm scattered across the city
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Willam Corcoran
Shingle Weavers Hold Fifth Annual Convention in Seattle
The International Shingle Weavers opened its fifth annual convention at 1510 Second Avenue Seattle the first time in the city. Delegates from Washington California and Michigan attend as officers list C R Pickens Everett as president and W H Clock Everett as secretary treasurer with T B Burns Menominee and C S Nelson Shamokawa among officers.
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International Shingle Weavers
Cemere
Little Brown
Ballard
C. R. Pickens
Everett
T. B. Burns
Menominee
Mich
W. H. Clock
C.S. Nelson
Shomakawa
R. C. Beebe
Sedro
Water Shut Off Planned Across Queen Anne Area
Water will be shut off tomorrow from noon to 6 p m across all sections fed by the Queen Anne standpipe and the high service reservoir at Volunteer Park including Ballard.
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Ballard
Queen Anne
High Service
Volunteer Park
Reunited After 20 Years Aged Couple Happy Reunion
Two elderly spouses Walter B Hall 73 and Mrs Mary Crane Hall 69 reconciled after 20 years apart at Mrs Crane Hall home on New Year day 1883. Their children arranged the reunion and both say they feel content as past troubles fade. Police search for P Fleming last seen December 31 leaving 1420 Third Avenue. age 60, despondent, possible death or city departure suspected.
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Sarah Crane Hall
Walter B. Hall
Crane Hall
Rev. Dean
Hall Ie
P. Fleming
Third Avenue
Fleming
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