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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1904
Page
5
Army Front Faces Sharp Fighting Along Described Line
Reports indicate heavy clashes and sharp fighting along a frontier section as troops engage with opposing forces. Details on units and positions remain scarce amid ongoing operations and intermittent artillery exchanges.
Troops Hold Old Positions in Front Near Mukden
Sharp fighting along the front as Russians entrench recently occupied ground. No pitched battle but frequent artillery, infantry clashes, and outpost skirmishes continue. Russian troops recapture Lone Tree hill and seize Japanese guns while hospitals, Red Cross, and commissariat aid wounded under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mukden
Liao Yang
Lone Tree Hill
Associated Press
Army Hospital Corps
Red Cross Societies
Russian
Commissariat
Arizona population gains spark push for statehood
Washington dispatch reports Arizona's territorial population now between 165000 and 170000 and expresses strong opposition to uniting with New Mexico. The governor notes reduced floating debt, a year end general fund balance of 20849, and total county property at 45069545 with taxable property increasing by 1981505.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arizona
Secretary of the Interior
New Mexico
Russians Recapture Shakhe Station Near Mukden
Shakhe station and surrounding area have been recaptured by Russian forces and will reopen for railway traffic with Mukden. Japanese troops reportedly pressed a night assault on a wooded hill near Da Pass, firing from 11 o clock through the night in a likely effort to push toward the center along the Shakhe river foothill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakhe
ST. Petersburg
Mukden
da Pass
Outlook in China Warns of Worsening Situation
London Bennett Burleigh reports for the Daily Telegraph from Shanghai that China faces a deteriorating political outlook, with renewed anti foreign sentiment, active secret societies, and heavy troop drilling as authorities buy military equipment across southern and central provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
London
Bennett Burleigh
Daily Telegraph
Shanghai
Lone Tree Hill engagement rebuffs Japanese advance
In St Petersburg, officials dispute Tokyo dispatches on the Lone Tree Hill fight south of Shakhe. Kuropatkin’s forces, though battered, defend their lines and even regain ground, capturing eleven field pieces and a machine gun as fresh attacks press the Japanese position. The war office guards against claims of a rout, noting confusion on the left and praising the Russian commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Naropatkin
Kuropatkin
Europatkin
Lone Tree Hill
Shakhe
War Office
Government Money Order Business Reaches New High
The annual report shows over 650 million money orders issued in the last fiscal year. Net revenue reached 2,528,403 with a gross 3,626,676, while domestic orders numbered 50,392,554 totaling 378,778,488 and international orders 1,208,344 totaling 342,550,150. Domestic orders rose by 4,450,873 and 25,15 0,840 in amount. international orders grew by 294,195 and 7,312,215 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Will of James Callanan Requires Liquidation of Estate
The Des Moines will states that all stocks and property of the late James Callanan valued at five to six million dollars must be sold within five years. He owned industrial stock, iron mines in Arizona, and gold mines in the western states. Proceeds will be deposited with the Iowa Loan and Trust Company to fund annuities and other provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
James Callanan
Iowa Loan and Trust Company of
Allanton Case Confirmed by Admiralty Council Ruling
The Allanton seizure case is upheld by the Admiralty council, with reports listing the ship and cargo seized June 16 by the Vladivostok squadron. Comment is abstained on annulling the Vladivostok prize court judgment. Indemnity negotiations likely via the foreign office follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Admiralty Council
Vladivostok
Foreign Office
Land Law Revisions Needed for Grazing Lands
Washington official argues U S land laws outdated and calls for revision. Rosebud opening in Gregory county South Dakota drew many homesteaders at $4 per acre with later price steps offering remaining lands at $3 and then $2 50 per acre. Commissioner Richards favors leasing grazing lands to cattle and sheep men to fund government and protect resources.
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Washington
United States
Richards
General Land Office
Pinchot
Forestry
Agricultural Department
Newall
Geological Survey
Congress
Rosebud
Gregory County
South Dakota
Secretary of the Interior
Rosebud Country
Mr. Richards
Fair Meins
Interior Department
Port Arthur Siege Toll Reported 50,888 Japanese Fallen
A Che Foo dispatch cites a camp follower with access to Port Arthur fighting saying about 50,000 Japanese soldiers were killed before the forts. The source notes reckless attacks by Japanese troops and Russian machine gun fire, with rumors of a planned month attempt to seize the inner forts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daily News
Che Foo
Port Arthur
Dalny
Gold Discovery Shocks Durango as Prospects Rise
In the La Plata range west of Durango Colorado a reported discovery of extensive quartz rich in gold and silver has caused excitement. Hundreds of men have rushed to the area and many mineral claims are already filed. Assays reportedly range from 50 to over 2000 dollars per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Durango
Colo
la Plata Range
Rocky Mountains
No Information at Washington on Isthmus Skirmish
Assistant Secretary Darling said no advices had reached the navy department about the reported skirmish between U S marines and Panamang on the isthmus. Dispatches would likely be sent to the department and not delivered to officers until morning. Navy medians about 450 marines are on the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Darling
Navy Department
United States
Panamang
Department
Navy
State Board Prepares Peru Normal Budget Figures
KEARNEY Nebraska State Board of Education met to compile the Peru Normal School budget. The general expense plan lists salaries 71400 lights 8000 printing 13000 apparatus 7000 postage 900 furniture 800 repairs 800 and improvements 65000 with a total of 82700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Kearney
Peru Normal School
Ee Ree Eeup
Eee
Eenses
Peru
Rush to Rosebud Throngs Trains North Deliver Settlers
Norfolk reports a growing influx of settlers bound for the Rosebud reservation. Unlike last year’s rush, this group travels with purpose to establish homes and claim lands. Chambers of land offices see busy activity as relinquishments under a sixty day limit drive transfers at about 400 to 500 dollars per claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Rosebud Reservation
Bonesteel
Rosebud
Sam
Chamberlain
Floater Found Near Nemaha In Missouri River
A body recovered about four miles north of Nemaha in the Missouri river shows it had been in the water for months. Key items found in the pockets include a set of carpenter tools and a pocket knife. The body was boxed and sent to Brownville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemaha
Missouri River
William Gillespie
Brownville
Farmer Osmand Klawitter Arrested on Assault Charge
Paul Klawitter a farmer from this place formerly Wisner was arrested on a charge of assault against a 11 year old girl named Blackwell. He was bound over for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osmond
Paul Klawitter
Wisner
Blackwell
Whitticar Found Guilty in Family Mistreatment Case
Dakota City reports that Steve Whitticar was found guilty by a jury after a week of trial before Judge Graves. The 14 year old daughter testified to a graphic alleged inhuman crime and the defense offered no decisive rebuttal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitticar
Dakota City
Steve Whitticar
Graves
Fatal Hartington Fire Kills Three In Home Incident
At Hartington F. W. Earnhardt's residence a fire claimed the life of his two year old daughter Doris and likely killed his older daughter Hazel. Bertha Felber who assisted in household duties also died in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartington
F. W. Earnhardt
Doris
Hazel
Bertha Felber
Supreme Court Signals Support for Ramsey Elevator Law
The Kansas and Southwestern railroad lost a de murrer in a Farmers' Shipping Association suit, but the court overruled, indicating judges favor the Ramsey elevator law in Lincoln. The ruling follows the railroads' challenge to the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Kansas & Southwestern Railroad
Supreme Court
Farmers’ Shipping Association
Swindle in Subscriptions Claimed by Local Youth
A young man who posed as deaf and dumb to solicit $1 subscriptions for the Ladies' Home Journal is revealed as a swindler. He collected many payments two months ago but had no right to solicit subscriptions. He estimated his aim as self education but the act is alleged fraud.
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York
Ladies’ Home Journal
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