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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1904
Page
4
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Washington December 15 The House of Representatives acting as a grand jury adopted a resolution for the impeachment of Judge Charles S. of the Northern District of Florida for high crimes and misdemeanors A committee was named to notify the Senate and another to present the case The action mirrors the 1876 Belknap case in President Grant's cabinet
Washington report details House impeachment move against Federal Judge Charles Swayne of the Northern District of Florida. Senate leaders briefed by the vice president and President Pro Tempore Frye as senators seek precedent for proceeding. A select committee of five senators was established to review the house message.
A Petersburg military briefing quotes an officer saying Japan’s advance has been halted, with Harbin and Vladivostok cut off. He predicts cold weather thinning Japanese will and Kuropatkin to muster up to 500000 men by February to outflank Oyama and push into Korea, forcing a retreat.
Report from Port Arthur via Fusan dated December 15 describes horrific scenes from the siege. Dead and mangled bodies fill Russian trenches as dynamite and shells tear through bombproofs. removal on the north side of 203 metre hill is finished while the south slopes remain buried under debris and bodies, many only partially clothed.
Report from St Peters says Japan may have settled the Port Arthur issue by withdrawing troops and allowing Russian ships to proceed. The dispatch notes possible fleet movements and questions if further resistance will occur.
Washington December 15 after Mr Jenkins Wis reported back resolutions introduced by Mr Baker North demanding an inquiry into the steel issue the committee's recommendations were adopted. The house refused to go into committee of the whole to consider the reorganization of the consular service and adjourned at 2 19 o clock.
Telegraphic reports from Mukden describe newspaper extracts portraying the Russian army as a bare mob. The article notes that while some reports say soldiers are poorly equipped, the general condition is not so dire as depicted. many soldiers now have shoes and fur coats, with only a few reservists selling outfits for drink.
Washington authorities order an investigation into the Rural Carriers Association secretary whose name appears on papers sent to congressional candidates seeking their positions on legislation affecting carriers. Postal officials vow to break up lobbying and will discharge any employee who aids influence, individually or via an association. The Railway Mail Clerks president sought authority to come to Washington to press claims, but the request was refused.
Nashville Tennessee December 15 Houston Board a hotel clerk received a certified check for 10 000 from Evansville Indiana in gratitude for saving an elderly man who fell on the sidewalk four years ago and tended him until recovery. Bond refused to name the donor.
Telegraph's Chefoo correspondent cites rumors of a big Japanese warship sinking off Port Arthur on November 30 with 300 drowned and two Russian torpedo boat destroyers sunk by Japan on November 26. It may echo the Saiyen sinking.
The Kishineff district tenmstvo voted $105,000 to purchase bread and open warehouses to sell flour and grain at cost. It aims to curb Jewish grain buying by limiting sales to individuals to 200 pounds to prevent reselling at three times cost.
The entire Spanish cabinet resigned on December 3 following ministerial disagreements on military reforms and the king's refusal to confirm war ministry nominations. The move comes amid a political clash over defense policy and royal authority.
The Russian Admiralty rejects reports from Shanghai and London that the cruiser Askold will be moved to join Admiral Rojestvensky. It says no such changes are contemplated and a recent telegram confirms the situation is unchanged.
Budapest reports the lower house opening in calm after the royal rescript convoking the diet. Opposition abstains from rioting. President Percezel and bodyguard absent, preventing Tuesday’s scenes. Premier and cabinet arrive, ministerial chair destroyed, assembly votes to refer rescript to the unfixed body, session brief.
In Washington on December 15 George Reynolds a Mormon church official was recalled to correct testimony and Mrs. Fred Selis of Salt Lake testified she is Angus Cannon’s daughter and Abram Cannon’s first plural wife. She said Abram Cannon then married Lillian Hamlin on June 18 1896 and Cannon had three wives at that time.
Mrs Riliste la GF the Gep aruie and Mr Cannon with Miss Hamlin were accompanied by the President who performed a marriage at sea. They returned around July 6 1896. Mr Cannon fell ill three weeks later and died soon after. The witness mentions a ceremony on the deathbed.
Washington reports Representative Steenerson of Michigan plans to submit a bill after the holidays to grant Indians all United States citizen rights. The measure would allow Indians to own lands they occupy, pay pro rata trust funds from the treasury, and end tribal relations over about twenty five years. It would be phased in gradually, shifting responsibilities from the Indian bureau to individuals.
J. Adam Bede renewed his request at the navy department to turn over the Fern to the Minnesota naval militia at Duluth. Assistant Secretary Darling warned that without the Fern the Zenith City sailors would receive another vessel before July 1.
A treaty of arbitration between Italy and the United States was signed at the state department in Washington. Baron Mayor des Planches and Secretary Hay affixed their signatures. The document is identical to earlier arbitration treaties of the United States.
Russia submits a new arbitration treaty draft to Washington, signaling readiness to negotiate. The proposal presents a radical shift from previous forms, indicating a redefined approach to international arbitration and dispute settlement between Russia and the United States.
Community groups challenge a proposed Sora project tied to the regional bank outline. Officials cite economic benefits while residents raise concerns about environmental impact and long-term costs.
Washington reports that Cass Lake Minnesota squatters on reserved lands must vacate by May 16 next year. In New York Nan Patterson faces courtroom action as pawnbroker Stern testifies about a revolver linked to Caesar Young. Witness questions include whether Young wore a smooth face and identification attempts. Experts discuss skin traces and powder on Young's fingers.
In Boston a convicted conspirator is described as re elected alderman from the Seventeenth ward while still jailed. The piece notes his cell sentence and ongoing campaign from confinement as part of a contested, politically charged local scene.
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