12 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
1
A London cipher message via a leading house claims Port Arthur fell to a land assault and the Russian fleet was destroyed. Reports from New York and London say only two engagements occurred at Port Arthur and Chemulpo, with many accounts echoed or unconfirmed.
President Roosevelt signed and publicized a neutrality proclamation drafted by Secretary Hay and approved by Attorney General Knox. The document, prepared last evening, was submitted this afternoon and received the President's signature at the White House.
London reports Russia is said to seek Britain and Turkey permission to move the Black Sea Fleet through the Dardanelles. An official foreign office statement says Russia has not raised the issue with Britain and warns that acting without consent would breach the Berlin Treaty.
Cable from Chefoo reports Bishop David H. Moore of the Methodist Episcopal church as a passenger on the Russian steamer Mongolia. The ship was captured by Japanese forces while en route from Shanghai to Port Arthur.
Telegram from Viceroy Alexisf to the Czar describes damage to Russian warships after the Port Arthur bombardment by the Japanese fleet. Cratevitch Pallada and Novik receive repairs. Pallada and Novik dock in turn with repairs expected within a fortnight. Other ships repair in harbor. no news of Chemulpo fight or Manchurian railway bridge incidents.
Washington reports the House approved a four million dollar loan to support the St Louis World’s Fair. Secretary Hay’s diplomacy drew favorable response from allies as discussions move toward final approval.
The funeral for Mrs Aadtin Shafer was scheduled for Sunday at 3 in Qoetowk. Referee AY members and other attendees were to attend, with Lowell arrangements and transport via the street car company.
A review notes a musical and dramatic program titled His Mates and Veer Mail at the Grand Opera House on Tawraday evening. The company delivered lively performances with Emerson as Mise Mace Emerson causing a strong audience reaction.
Amid smoke and danger the Baltimore area begins reopening banks and resuming normal business as rebuilding starts. Reports trace fire damage, relief measures, and cautious optimism from officials about restoring services and public confidence.
Philip Adler of Main Street Clothier reported being in Baltimore when a major blaze erupted. Adler described a severe conflagration as he witnessed the fire from the city, noting a frantic scene and widespread destruction.
fragmentary text describes an operation with mentions of Haines Tyne and hospital. details are garbled, with possible references to a large number of attendants and a suspected maternal case. confirms a medical context but exact facts are unreadable.
Reports from Washington and Cleveland indicate Senator Hanna's fever may have peaked and be breaking. Doctors warn continued weakness could delay recovery, while relatives travel to Washington as officials monitor his condition.
Roy Custer son of George Custer and nine Delinson, son of Harvey Tobin, secretly packed a few belongings and left Monticello to seek fortunes. They boarded at a distant town hotel after guidance from local men and relatives, inviting speculation about their risky departure and future plans.
Wiley and Wiles face trial in circuit court over a battery incident. The alleged assault involved a stun method and a claim of theft of a $1,100 diamond jewelry endowment from Rave Tawa. Miss Tobey of Shinmstom is mentioned in connection with a home scene on Sreamaré street.
Disjointed notes describe tensions as Vladivosioke and Shanta Awning regions face rumors of clashes. Reports mention a Rovseian ship withdrawal and reorganization amid unclear dates and placements, with references to Asian and European powers and a potential naval redeployment.
An unclear report depicts a man on Mamn street in Fort Worth terrorized by an incident near a water line. Witnesses recall tremors and a time of fear as figures move toward the Brew aah in Av.
New York dispatch reports China seeks an international pledge on maintaining neutrality as war looms over Manchuria. Beijing asserts possible strict neutrality only for now, with duration uncertain as events unfold.
John Riblett a prominent Baptist minister of Duit County died suddenly Friday morning at his nephew's house on Lambert's Run. He had traveled to Clarksburg Thursday to see his wife in hospital. The funeral will be held Saturday at 3 PM at his nephew's home with services by Rev. L. W. Holden and Rev. W. Molmnel, with burial at Mount Olive Cemetery near Salem.
A garbled telegram from Kamany City reports a fatal coal fall incident involving a worker from the Kansas City Bottoms Nit Company. The message mentions survivors and heirs, with unclear details about kin and relocation, indicating a family crisis and pending formal notices.
Fragments report the death of an infant with unreadable OCR text citing possibly Mrs Siew Ryate and Glen Pathe at an early hour on Thursday. Authorities or clerks are referenced in garbled form, with no clear place or date determined.
A very large audience attended the service with a prayer time following. Midas Mable and Alm Rittenmutter sang beautifully and the evening featured an attractive winging. Rev. Te Mi Barnard preached, and Rev. 14 N. Cofneld will deliver the sermon at 7:80 o clock with all invited to attend.
In a fragmentary obituary from Point Capitert a family is named as the deceased’s kin. The damaged text references a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ab Marie, noting a Thursday morning death and a medical cause described vaguely as small prom. Further lines mention relatives and a choir and a Dr. Dita.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a teachers institute event at a local theatre. The text references program items, attendees, and a schedule with mention of a Friday session and various speakers or demonstrations.
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