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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1904
Page
1
Japanese Third Army headquarters report Port Arthur capitulation after a five month siege. 25 000 prisoners and 20 000 sick residents left behind as Russians evacuate to Yahuthwei. Bonfires and banzai cries greet the surrender as Japanese march in and prepare prisoner transfers.
Tokio reports 25,000 prisoners captured at Port Arthur. The city population is 25,000 with 20,600 sick. Of 270 Russian naval officers at Port Arthur at war start, 180 have been killed or wounded, many while serving in forts.
A Japanese attack on December 3 led to General Joessel’s surrender and a plea to the emperor. The dispatch dated January 1 reports fierce losses, asks for mercy, and notes that only about a quarter of the garrison remains alive, most are sick, and soldiers are exhausted after eleven months of continuous fighting.
Port Arthur's surrender robs Russian Christmas of its usual cheer as churches mourn fallen heroes. St Petersburg and other cities cancel illuminations and term councils adjourn in grief. Citizens criticise military censorship for concealing true fortress conditions and the surprise surrender.
The text argues for including the people in government deliberations and condemns ongoing assaults on the bureaucracy. It accuses unnamed foes of repeating the same denial whenever the sovereign voice of the people is proposed to be heard.
A Datch ship arriving in Batavia reports meeting four Japanese warships off the east coast of Sumatra during the day. The account adds no further details on engagement or loss.
Chicago obituary reports famed conductor Theodore Thomas died of pneumonia at his home aged seventy. He led only four concerts in the new Chicago orchestra hall built by subscription and his last appearance was the Saturday before Christmas. Family present included wife and sons Hector and Herman. daughters in New York.
Russian torpedo boat destroyers carried records from General Stoessel's army at Port Arthur. Original strength 25 000 with 11 000 killed and 16 600 wounded or sick. 8 000 in forts, 2 090 unable to fight. Stoessel claimed 6 010 of 25 000 in forts could fight. Wounded returning to duty boosted apparent casualty rates. officers suffered high losses. Russians estimate Japan paid $100 million for the fortress capture.
The St Petersburg press lauds the Port Arthur garrison for heroic defense and cites the fortress as a lesson to Russia on modernization and to Japan on the costs of capture. The reports warn of China’s shaken prestige affecting Oriental neutrality more than fortress strategic value.
The Jiji argues the capture of Port Arthur proves costly in lives and asserts Japan must hold Port Arthur as long as its empire remains. Fort Arthur is described as the key to peace in the Far East and Japan must keep the key in its hands.
The remark reflects discussion about government reform discussing whether a commission should have only three members. It hints at broader questions of efficiency versus representation and the balance of power in advisory bodies.
Washington reports a House convened after recess with Grosvenor proposing the merchant marine committee report as minority views due Friday. In New York a blizzard snarls traffic with trains delayed, trolley lines tied up, and shelters open as police rescue the cold and four exposure victims found. Boston sees six inches of snow and Maine endures a blizzard amid bitter cold.
A towboat blew up causing a large fire with officials unsure of the cause. Investigators surveyed the site as smoke blanketed the river area. No injuries were immediately reported, and authorities cordoned off the debris field for examination.
Eight men are dead and three injured after a boiler explosion and fire aboard the Pittsburg towboat Defender near Huntington West Virginia. Captain James Woodward survived as the vessel sank after drifting 200 yards. Survivors plunged into the icy Ohio River to escape in zero degree conditions.
Nan Patterson, accused in the murder of Caesar Young, remains jailed at the Tombs as counsel seek bail. Despite prior bail set at 20000 dollars before the mistrial, District Attorney Jerome refused offers, with two 50000 dollar bids rejected. Justice Greenbaum reserved decision after habeas corpus arguments and ordered briefs.
A January snow storm crippled steam and electric rail lines in Connecticut and blocked highways across the state, with inland counties seeing especially large drifts.
Theodore Thomas born Eseus Hanover Germany October 1 1835. Immigrated to the United States in 1845 settling in New York. He led chamber concerts 1855 to 1872 and conducted first symphony concerts in 1864. He led the New York Philharmonic 1879 to 1891 and formed the Chicago Orchestra Association in 1891. Orchestral Hall in Chicago opened December 15 last year as his permanent home and monument to his work.
Seattle January 5 Northwestern Steamship liner Tacoma sails laden with 9 000 barrels of mess beef and steel girders for Shanghai but is believed bound for Vladivostok. Beef likely for Russian army. voyage planned to Vladivostok rather than Shanghai.
The Third Japanese Army reports relief for Russian troops, granting food medicines and physicians for the sick and wounded. Japanese forces captured Itse Wantse and Tagangko forts at noon, with the operation announced from Fusan via Jan 3 to Jan 5.
Berlin reports the prospectus for a new Russian loan of 81 million dollars will be issued Friday. Subscription lists will open in Germany Russia and Holland on January 12 with the German price set at 95.
Tokio dispatch reports the Emperor of Russia advising General Stoessel that officers may choose parole or imprisonment as their fate. The message frames release terms as optional, signaling a potential precedent for surrender terms in the Russo Japanese War context.
New York January 5 report says Spain and Italy endure unprecedented cold. In Barcelona the cold is described as never before seen with two deaths from freezing and numerous accidents. Rome reports severe cold limiting hydraulic power and forcing factory closures.
English actress Mrs Patrick Campbell fractured a knee cap in a fall while entering a carriage to go to the Broad Street theater. She was taken to the University of Pennsylvania and will be unable to walk for about two months. The remainder of her American tour will be abandoned.
Enraged by jealousy of Frank Dunne who he believed stole his wife Loomis killed Dunne and Mrs Loomis then killed himself in Portland Oregon on January 5 with the couple's tragedy stemming from suspected infidelity and marital conflict.
Belle Cole lies critically ill in London while Francis Joseph dissolves the Hungarian diet in a throne speech. Col A A Rodman of Iowa Knights Templar dies in Washington apoplexy. Lehigh Valley Railroad declares dividends payable Jan 14. Mrs Seger dies in Panama of yellow fever. Edward Groh, numismatics authority, dies in Brooklyn. Governor Johnson sworn in after Van Sant farewell in St Paul joint session.
The U S Supreme Court reverses Iowa rulings in two cases involving the state liquor law. American Express Co v State of Iowa and Adams Express Co v State of Iowa questioned seizures of liquor shipped from Rock Island Illinois to Tamala Iowa, with destruction ordered, but the high court finds interstate commerce concerns trump state action.
Washington sources say the plan favors reducing the isthmian canal commission rather than abolishing it. Officials and influential lawmakers believe a five or seven member panel would cut friction and speed up decision making.
Springfield Illinois January 5 The Forty fourth general assembly of Illinois convened at noon Both houses organized by electing officers received Governor Yeates final message as chief executive and adjourned
Messy OCR notes show reference to the 1965 legislative session opening and the governor delivering the first annual message. Mentions organizing members and the start of duties in a brief, provisional style.
Washington January 5 Public land frauds were discussed at the White House with focus on Oregon and Idaho developments. Secretary Hitchcock met the president briefly while Senator Fulton of Oregon spoke on Oregon cases and expressed dissatisfaction over action against Senator Mitchell.
New Ulm Minnesota January 5 at 9 20 a m twelve jurors were secured and prosecution opened the case in the high profile Koch trial with the jury seated and testimony expected to begin.
Prosecutors open with emphasis on circumstantial evidence as veniremen complete to form a jury for the murder trial of Dr. Gebhardt's rival Dr. George R. Koch. Attorney General Childs leads the case outlining the likely evidence and trial proceedings.
In Bismarck on January 5 the senate and house joined in a 2 p.m. session to hear Governor Sarles read his annual message to the legislature.
The government brief in Swift & Co. versus United States was presented to the Supreme Court. Written by Attorney General Moody, it argues the packers conspire to monopolize interstate commerce in fresh meats.
Washington January 4 the senate resumes business after the holidays with Senator Perkins presiding. A party line vote of 31 to 37 clears the way to consider the bill creating the states of Oklahoma and New Mexico.
In St Paul on January 5, Moses E. Clapp won the Republican senatorial caucus with 127 votes from 128 attending members. Only John G Lund of Minneapolis abstained from the vote, choosing to back Judge J B Gilfillan.
The Colorado supreme court in Denver on January 5 directed a comprehensive inquiry into the last city election. The investigation will cover ballot boxes poll books registration slips and related matters as requested by Republicans. Alva Adams appeal to limit to ballot boxes was denied.
Representative Mann of Illinois introduced a bill to abolish the isthmian canal commission and extend the president's powers through designees until the end of the Fifty-ninth congress. The measure allows the president to perform canal duties currently held by the commission.
Denver January 5 The Democrats plan to swear in Alva Adams as governor on January 20 the statutory date Justice Steele of the supreme court will administer the oath. The ceremony time and place are not yet fixed. The Fifteenth general assembly convened at noon.
Washington January 5 Senator Stone of Missouri introduced a resolution reciting assertions by Thomas W Lawson and Judge Alton B Parker about campaign contributions and asks the judiciary committee to inquire into the allegations.
The legislature convened to elect a successor to U S Senator Joseph St Hawley. Samuel Fessenden was chosen president of the senate. After organization Henry Roberts of Hartford was inaugurated as governor.
John J. Kempf, deposed for a shortage in the state treasury, reclaimed the office in the morning after being re-elected in November. He posted a $600,000 bond demanded by Governor La Follette as he resumed duties.
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