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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1904
Page
6
Retvisiak reports the battleship Poltava sunk by heavy Japanese artillery during the siege at Port Arthur. The Czar’s cruiser fleet endures a daily bombardment from large caliber guns on Metre Hill, sustaining serious damage amid the ongoing siege.
Tokyo dispatch quotes Japanese naval commander detailing observations from Dec six near Port Arthur. It notes Poltava sunk and Retvizan listing, plus bombardment over Haiyu mountain with shells seen on Pobieda and other ships. Describes observed explosions, limited counting of hits, and morale boost for troops.
Japanese headquarters report disabling Russian battleships Retvizan and Poltava with Bayan aground. Plunging fire from 203-Metre hill caused withdrawal to Akasaka hill. Powers occupied fort and eminences on December 6, with a five hour armistice granted to remove the dead.
From Peking on December 8 reports detail a heavy siege gun barrage around Poutiloff hill and the railway beginning December 6. The noise peaked December 6 afternoon, likened only to Port Arthur, amid rumors of planned Japanese offensives and anticipated bombardment.
In New York on December 8 Judge Davis ordered the court to sit an extra half hour daily with possible night sessions to expedite Nan Patterson's second trial for the murder of Caesar Young, a wealthy bookmaker. Five jurors remained to be chosen and prosecutors aimed to have the case underway before week’s end.
Washington report notes the Senate opened its session with numerous petitions and bills. Dillingham presented Proctor credentials for the new term, Longe urged reprinting the Philippine government bill, and the Senate agreed to vote on it at 3 p.m. December 16. Executive session confirmed four cabinet nominees, including Postmaster Wilcox of New York and Indian Commissioner Leupp, with adjournment at 2:15 p.m.
Washington December 8 The House, after routine business, adjourned at 12 15 PM following Bingham from the committee on appropriations reporting the legislative executive and judicial bill The body then went into a committee of the whole to refer portions of the president s message to appropriate committees for action.
Helena Montana December 8 Attorney General Donovan filed proceedings in the supreme court against the International Harvester company for alleged anti trust violations. A temporary restraining order was issued and returnable next Monday.
New York reports the tramp steamer Coulsdon from Java is quarantined as cholera suspected. Six crew members died during the voyage and five others are ill with beri beri, according to ship officers.
President Roosevelt receives an invitation to visit Louisville next spring with a conditional acceptance. The British Board of Trade reports a rise in imports by 9,736,509 dollars and exports by 15,377,500 dollars in its November statement. The president has sent to the Senate the nomination of Alex O. McGillavray of Dickinson, North Dakota, for register of the…
A fire at Keokuk Iowa destroyed the Bell telephone exchange and damaged the Western Union telegraph office and public library. The report notes drought affecting farmers and manufacturers in Northern New York with pulp and paper mills halting due to low water.
Ottumwa Iowa December 8 Bessie Hendricks Castle wife of C B Castle a painting contractor died thirty minutes after swallowing poison in her husband’s arms She had been taunted by Castle’s former wife Mrs Margaret Castle who the court allowed to visit their children at the Castle home Castle had divorced his first wife and married Miss Hendricks two weeks earlier.
In Chicago on December 8 the May wheat market fell nearly three cents amid heavy supply. A lack of demand rather than sharp selling drove the drop. May dipped to 1.104% at the low, closing at 1.105% for a net loss of about 2% cents.
Warrants charging grand larceny in the second degree have been issued for former President Emory, Cashier Paul Werner, and Assistant Cashier William H. Lendeke of the German bank that was closed by the state banking department days ago in Buffalo on December 3.
Anger over alleged unfair conduct and rule violations led five top teams to withdraw from the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden. Walthour spoke for the group, accusing others of illegal rider relief during intervals, especially involving Stol and Van derstuyft.
Four men J J McKinney W R McKinney E A Donaldson and W B Adams confess to robbing Pollock Louisiana post office but say they acted under threat of death In a Alexandria jail card they claim the confession was given to save life and not true A Pollock vigilance committee is active in pursuing the thieves.
Minneapolis dispatch reports ocean flour rates advanced by cents a barrel by transatlantic steamship lines. The move hinders local mills, already struggling as exports stall due to the gap between American and foreign wheat markets.
Report from St. Petersburg states that Admiral Alexieff leads a campaign to send a third squadron of the Black Sea fleet to the Far East. Demands grow to reinforce Vice Admiral Rojestvensky with all Baltic ships. A naval authority cites three battleships ready for Libau and five cruisers could be fitted to sail with the reinforcements.
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