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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1904
Page
7
Russian forces surrender ten Japanese besiegers after a dramatic clash described as the most dramatic event in modern warfare. The garrison is praised for a gallant defense marked by stubborn resilience attracting global admiration.
A bleak report notes attackers endure significant losses and warn themselves against risky positions despite court guidance. The piece emphasizes caution and strategic retreat amid ongoing confrontations and legal scrutiny.
Port Arthur capitulated after months of brutal fighting and disease. General Stoessel handed over the fortress to General Nogi, with terms reportedly generous, allowing the garrison to march out with arms or be sent to Russia on parole. Descriptions praise the defenders and attackers for unmatched bravery in land and sea combat.
The narrative recounts the costly siege of Port Arthur, detailing enormous human and material losses for Russia and Japan. It traces the engagement from May 5 to the surrender on New Year’s Day, describing naval bombardments, land assaults, and the wreckage of fleets around the peninsula and in nearby waters.
General Nogi reports that after a flag of truce letter from General Stoessel the Japanese accept negotiations for capitulation to avert further bloodshed at Port Arthur. Major General Ijichi named as Japanese commissioner with staff and civil officials to meet Stoessel’s envoys at Shuishiying.
Chefoo January 3 Russian officers who fled Port Arthur report relentless Japanese shelling over five days. Hospitals hit, wounded in streets, civilians and soldiers sheltering in freezing cold. Key Japanese gains include 202 Meter hill, Rihlung, Sungshu and Panlung mountains. Cap tain Kartow describes Stoessel’s doomed defense and looming surrender as Japanese assertions grew fiercer until the white flag rose.
Stoessel dispatch to Emperor Nicholas confirms Kondratenko killed December 15 and adds the deaths of Fock, commander of the Fourth East Siberian Rifle brigade, and Smirnoff, commander of the Port Arthur fortress, in dispatches fired at Chefoo.
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's division with five battleships three cruisers and transports Kamschatka Anadyr and the hospital ship Orel anchored in the roadstead of Saint Marie Tamatave Madagascar. The Libau later visited Tamatave and reported the warships in excellent condition after severe storms.
London January 3 The fall of Port Arthur stirred a low mood at the Russian embassy in the absence of Ambassador Benkendorff. First Secretary M Poklewsky Koziell, saying he had no news from St. Petersburg, voiced that Port Arthur’s surrender would unify Russia and spur a stronger national effort in the spring.
Tamatave is the chief port and capital on the east coast of Madagascar. Saint Marie lies to the north with a harbor and a chief town of the same name.
Heavy cannonade and rifle fire began at dawn and continued through the day as Japanese forces attacked the Russian center near Mukden but were driven back with great loss, according to reports from the front.
Paris reports that negotiations for Port Arthur's surrender reached officials during holidays as General Stoessel asked for terms. News spread quickly at diplomatic receptions. French sentiment applauds Stoessel's defense while recognizing the broader sacrifice.
General Nogi reports that on Sunday the center and left columns attacked Wantai hill at 9 a m. The troops stormed and fully occupied the position by 3 35 p m capturing three guns at H fort and four at Wantai. Trophies include three seven meter field guns at Su mountain.
Reports from St Petersburg indicate General Stoessel has surrendered after eleven months of siege. Russian war offices hold unpublished dispatches from Chefoo confirming the collapse and praising Stoessel for his defense, with Port Arthur’s line breached by Wantai hill loss signaling imminent end.
The torpedo boats Skory Stratii Flastni and Serdity now in port are disarmed and their crews sent to the Chinese fort with invalid soldiers. Japanese destroyers followed them, but escaped after the council of war decided to seek surrender of the fortress.
Tokyo erupts in celebration as General Stoessel reportedly yields Port Arthur. Newsboys shout extras through crowded streets while aerial bombs and daylight rockets light the sky. Jubilant crowds form bands and processions amid wartime relief.
Japanese dispatch from Port Arthur reports Keekwan mountain fort and the adjacent positions evacuated by the enemy after a midnight explosion. Japanese forces occupied the forts and nearby heights M and N, with most enemy ships blown up at harbor entrances as offensive moves pause for negotiations.
Tokio reports Marshal Yamagata chief of general staff sent a cable to General Nogi noting the emperor’s approval of General Stoessel's proposal for capitulation and expressing praise for his service with a wish for military honors to be shown.
Port Arthur reports say Russian forces destroyed two forts near the railway and wrecked the cruiser Bayan. Arrivals describe the harbor as a living hell with hospitals nearly all destroyed and extensive damage ongoing.
Three Japanese torpedo boat destroyers entered Chefoo harbor and, after a demonstration, joined other Japanese warships waiting outside. The scene outside Chefoo harbor leads to expectations of notable developments during the night.
A dispatch from Chefoo dated January 3 states that Russian destroyers Smirli and Botki, along with a merchantman carrying 800 soldiers, were reported at Tsingtau.
Millions of dollars in mortgage taxes are at stake as a suit in Clay county tests the constitutionality of a South Dakota law. County assessors may levy future taxes nationwide if the court upholds the law. The case challenges the assessment of $700000 in mortgages by county commissioners.
Cleveland observers report Dr Leroy S Chadwick arriving by day and being taken to the county jail where he was registered as a man under suspicion. He met his wife in the women’s ward and they wept as she proclaimed innocence. The witness Emil Hoover and others were present as plans for statements were deferred.
Florence Mitchel shot and killed Ella Swisher during a dance at a roadhouse near Logansport Indiana. Miss Swisher kissed C L Morgan as she left. Mitchel fired three shots, hitting Swisher in the heart. Mitchel fled but was captured on a train to Chicago and jailed on murder charges.
Thomas E Gavin a local politician was shot and killed by Henry B Lutz who was later arrested. Witnesses say Gavin and Lutz exchanged new year greetings before the tragedy. A second unidentified man was found dead earlier that day and police consider a stray bullet from revelers as the likely cause.
Boston report states Thomas Morrissey died from burns after Eleanor Morrissey threw a lit lamp at him to defend herself from alleged assault. The lamp shattered, oil ignited, and the flames engulfed the husband as neighbors aided.
Three young girls Ancy Lucas aged ten Hazel Ruins twelve and Mertie Rolling were skating on a pond near Normandy when the ice broke. They fell into deep water and drowned. Their bodies were recovered.
Governor La Follette was inaugurated for a third term and other state officials took office for a second term at noon in Madison. The ceremonies were notably simple and low key.
Kansas City Mo January 3 After attempting to kill his wife Lizzie Gleeson a liveryman from St Joseph Mo leaped from a second story window and slashed his throat in view of a large crowd He mortally wounded his wife who is dying in a city hospital Mrs Gleeson 18 and Gleeson 28 had been separated and he had followed her here to reconcile before the fatal assault
Duluth January 3 1905 wages of iron mining company employees in the Lake Superior region are raised across all divisions and classes. The move is the first strong sign of improvement for 1905 and signals shared expectations of a banner year for iron mining in Minnesota and nearby areas.
In Craddock West Virginia a landslide toppled the Pickins and Fairmont accommodation on the B and O division. The engine plunged into the West Fork river trapping Engineer Carrico of Fairmont who died. Passengers were shaken but not seriously hurt. Mail and baggage buried under debris. dynamite used to clear the wreckage.
A Chicago Great Western passenger train from St. Paul derailed at the Wisconsin Central crossing in Harlem, injuring several people. Two coaches overturned after the signal to stop was ignored. a derailing device was used to prevent a collision with a Wisconsin Central train. Baggage car and first coach left the rails.
Chicago January 3 report states Harry C. Hopkins, son of a house lighting company owner, was shot and killed by his wife during a quarrel. Two shots struck the man. jealousy is blamed for the crime.
French Cardinal Benedict Mary Langenieux, archbishop of Rheims, died aged eighty. He was created a cardinal in 1886.
Theodore Thomas in frail condition as health declines. Russian central winter halts mobilization movement. James H. Barrett, a leading Iowa stone contractor, dies in Sioux City at age 48. J Muller of Sheboygan, found dead in Chicago from morphine poisoning, suspected self harm. Miss Elsie Porter, daughter of the American ambassador to France, engaged to Dr Mende of Zurich, son of a famed physician.
Market quotes from St Paul dated Jan 2 show cattle ranges including good to choice steers $5.25 to $5.75 and cows and heifers $2.65 to $3.50, hogs at $4.00 to $4.40, and sheep with wether and yearling prices $4.75 to $5.25 and native lambs $6.10 to $6.50.
Cattle ranges listed from good to prime steers at 5.40 to 6.20 and cows 1.50 to 4.26. Hogs show mixed and butchers at 4.46 to 4.67, good to choice heavy 4.60 to 4.75. Sheep quote good to choice wethers 4.90 to 5.65 with lambs 5.25 to 7.25 and yearlings 6.00 to 7.25.
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