16 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
1
Report describes an extensive offensive action by Russian cavalry targeting Oyama's left flank amid ongoing military operations. Strong entities include Oyama and Russian forces with implied strategic maneuvers.
Russian forces deploy nine thousand horsemen with artillery in an extensive cavalry movement against Field Marshal Oyama. Troops attempt to cross the Han River west of Liaoyang, moving from Chitaitzu toward Jaohunshi and Tacha as shelling continues on Oyama's center.
Reports from Russian headquarters in Manchuria describe siege and mortar preparations at Koudzi with heavy batteries and distant firing. Japanese losses due to cold, possible spring offensive lingers as Negi may command the far right. Rumors of Japanese massing on flanks and Oyama orders Japanese and Chinese bands operating in Mongolia, including a rail bridge destruction near Mukden Harbin line.
Lieutenant General Sakharoff reports Russian artillery destroyed Nangasi walls and buildings, ending Japanese bombardment. He notes a February 12 assault on a bridge near Guaplin Fantziatun by 100 cavalry and 200 Chinese bandits, repelled by Russian guards with rails and a telegraph pole damaged before the attackers fled. Russians reinforced and pursued for twenty five miles.
The Novoe Vremya defends General Kuropatkin amid ongoing attacks and criticism. It suggests appointing a commission of retired officers to pass judgment on the commander in chief.
Tokio reports that the British steamers Apollo from Cardiff with coal and Scottsman carrying provisions bound for Yokosuka were captured off Hokkaido on Tuesday while en route to Vladivostok.
Tokio reports the torpedo boat destroyers Ariake and Fubuki built in Japan have been placed in commission. The vessels have an average speed of twenty nine knots per hour.
French correspondents describe tension between army and fleet at Port Arthur and a rift among Stavr officer leaders. Admiral Lochinsky accuses Stoessel Alexieff and Skrydloff of failures while threatening to testify at court martial, signaling looming clashes as Vladivostok and Chinese hospital references appear.
M Sou vorin cites a high official near the emperor proposing a zemsky zabor with unrestricted voting rights for Mujik and university graduates. The plan would let outlying districts act like colonies of the United States, Russian language proceedings required, and a 1 560 member body envisioned. No definite start date given for initiation, wording not set.
Reports from Poland indicate the strike situation in Warsaw and Lodz is easing with work resuming in most factories. In Southern Russia some local labor actions occurred at Kharkoff locomotive works, but demands were met. The coal supply for the South iron industry remains critical while Moscow-Kiev road workers threaten greater pay parity.
The Novoe Vremya mocks the US senate action on arbitration treaties. It satirically examines plans to preserve China's administrative entity, naval demonstrations in Turkish waters, Panama republic, and a Hague peace conference. It argues the scheme overreaches and the senate declines to join a Roosevelt led dispute settlement plan.
Berlin reports Lieutenant General von Trotha announces a sharp clash with Herero bands twenty miles north of Dabis. German detachment surprised the natives, who fled eastward leaving sixty two dead.
Harrisburg Pa Feb 16 On the recommendation of the board of pardons Governor Pennypacker withdraws the death warrants in the cases of Mrs Kate Edwards and Samuel Greason both to hang for the 1901 murder of Mrs Edwards husband The board orders a retrial or rehearing with Greason to be appealed before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Edwards case to await the court ruling Two cases were discussed after a monster petition from women and a crowded courtroom with legislators present
In Bridgeton New Jersey on February 16 Frank Raisinger was hanged for the 1904 shotgun murder of his wife. The rope broke on the drop at 10 04 and the neck was broken. death was instantaneous per attending physicians. Raisinger reportedly made no statement aside from Good bye boys as he passed the sheriff.
In Reading Pennsylvania on February 16 Mrs Ed wards sobbed on her jail cot after news of a rehearing in the Greason case and a continuance for Mrs Ed wards. She lamented that life was spared only to prolong her misery and to testify for Greason. Greason commented that he expected the decision.
Federal Judge Grosscup rules Chicago city council cannot force street car firms to issue or accept free transfers. He overrules the city's demurrer in the Union Traction Company suit and grants a permanent injunction. The decision rejects the city's contentions on all points.
Des Moines reports unrelenting cold and snow halting trains and business, causing a coal and fuel famine. Only one dealer sells hard coal at high prices while drifts block routes, farmers burn corn for fuel, towns go isolated, and aid appeals from charitable associations rise for fuel and food.
Madison Wisconsin February 16 No trains on this division of the Chicago and Northwestern railway arrived since last week Thirteen trains are stuck in snow drifts between here and Montfort The company has sent out an enormous rotary plan to release the snowbound trains on which are several members of the legislature.
Superior Wisconsin reports a fresh cold wave with 20 degrees below zero at 7 a m. The extreme cold slows train service on all lines, following a brief respite.
Burlington railroad officials stop running trains on branch lines from the city. Only main line trains operate as the temperature drops to 14 degrees below zero.
In Chicago on February 16 the city endured a third day of extreme cold with temperatures dropping to 9 degrees below zero. Rail service suffered as steam maintenance proved difficult in the frigid conditions.
Cincinnati Feb 16 Rev Henry Moeller a Cincinnati native received full powers of an archbishop in a Roman Catholic ceremony at the cathedral. Cardinal Gibbons Archbishop Glennon of St Louis and several bishops attended the service marking his elevation after more than ten years as coadjutor for the archdiocese.
In Appleton Wisconsin on February 16 a Neenah high school student Miss Sadie Clark suddenly recovered her eyesight after nearly two weeks of blindness. The incident drew wide attention as doctors examine the rare transient revival and consider possible medical explanations.
A woman on a train to Milwaukee experienced a sudden period of blindness midnight to dawn and awoke Feb 6 with her sight fully restored, the mystery of the temporary blindness unresolved by doctors.
A 334 carat diamond was found near the area where the largest known diamond was recently unearthed in Johannesburg Transvaal on February 16. The find spot remains tied to the historic mining district.
The sundry civil bill reported to the House includes Northwest appropriations. Funds of 400000 for Mississippi River improvements from Missouri to St Paul. 100000 for Battle Mountain sanitarium Hot Springs South Dakota and 32500 for officers cot taxes at the site. Public building work continues in Superior Wisconsin Deadwood South Dakota Fargo North Dakota Grand Forks North Dakota Pierre South Dakota Yankton South Dakota Waterloo Iowa with listed amounts.
Washington February 16 The senate approved the Hansbrough amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill eliminating wheat from the drawback clause of the tariff act and passed the measure The move reflects the agrarian states opposition to Secretary Shaw’s plan to pay a drawback on imported wheat turned into flour for export Senator Hansbrough led the fight with a narrow margin on procedural rulings.
Washington February 16 the house opened with the naval appropriation bill in the lead the session marking a break as no prayer was offered for the first time in years. Mr Geall of Texas opposed large army and navy appropriations warning of militarism while Mr Sparkman of Florida urged economy predicting the nation would avoid involvement in a major war for generations.
Four persons found dead from suffocation at 502 Central Avenue Cleveland. Fumes from a natural gas stove are believed responsible. Victims identified as Mr. and Mrs. George Nolan and Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Hetter.
The article outlines a Washington handling of the San Domingo treaty via President and Secretary of State Hay. It commits US customs revenue collection for Santo Domingo's administration and outlines distribution to foreign claimants. It notes US respect for Dominican integrity and indicates Senate and Dominican Congress approval required. It references prior state department efforts and claims disputes, with a closing note about a colored man winning honor.
Senior Vice Department Commander James H. Wolff, a black lawyer, was elected department commander of the Massachusetts Grand Army of the Republic at the thirty ninth encampment in Faneuil Hall. It marks the first time a colored man has held the post.
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