Port Arthur Falls End of a Ten Month Siege
Port Arthur capitulated after a long siege as Japanese forces overran the fortress. Officers would return to Russia on parole while the garrison would be taken to Japan. Reports from St. Petersburg say the news was kept secret pending official confirmation amid celebrations in Jokio.
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Russia
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Wiren
Smyrnoff
Fock
Bulldog
Kondratenko
Tokyo forces seize Port Arthur fort as war ends
The Japanese take possession of a Port Arthur fortification as the war ends. Russian officers and civilians may return to Russia under parole with side arms. rank and file to go to Japan as prisoners. Twenty thousand soldiers and noncombatants become POWs while fortresses are handed to Japan.
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Port Arthur
Ressia
Perele
Japan
Fusen
Currenderead
Port Arthur siege updates and German disarmament order
Radio dispatches report that two Bessian torpedo boats with Russian troops arrived at Teing Wea and were ordered to disarm and leave within 24 hours or remain under German supervision for the war's duration. General Sto gusei notes worsening Port Arthur defenses amid severe scurvy and heavy casualties as Japanese bombardments limit ammunition and hospital strains rise.
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Teing Wea
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Shtatung
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Japan
Port Arthur Surrenders After Prolonged Siege
General Stoessel of Russia capitulates to General Nogi of Japan after a long siege. The meeting to arrange terms occurred at noon, with dispatches from Tokyo signaling magnanimous terms. The emperor praised Stoessel for his service and wished honors for the commander.
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Nogi
Stoessel
Arange
Tokio
Japan
Negotiations Opened On Port Arthur Capitulation Terms
Reports from Tokio and Chefoo detail a flag of truce and a proposed halt to resistance at Port Arthur. Russian commander Stoessel discusses terms and a meeting set for January 2 at Shuishiying, while experts note the garrison’s exhaustion and past refusals to surrender.
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Nogi
Shuishiying
Port Arthur
Ijichi
Nogl
Capitulation Commisat Neon
Chefoo
Kartzow
Vlastni
Associated Press
Investigation of IO Land Frauds
Washington reports sensational developments in western public land frauds with new indictments expected from Portland. Affidavits from Fred Quiver of Lewiston accuse W F Ket tenbech president of a trust company Geo Kestuser and Clarence Bobnett of Lewiston in a million dollar pine timber entry through J B West Lewiston land office. Secretary Hitchcock orders investigation into Boise and Lewiston frauds.
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Portland
Idaho
Fred. Quiver
Lewiston
Taaho
W. F. Kettenbech
Trust Company
Geo. Kest
Garrison May March Home With Arms Under Parole
The garrison may march out with arms and return to Russia with or without officers. Parole terms likely allow return to Russia with arms upon pledges not to engage further in the war. Japan may permit the whole group to go home under parole.
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Russia
Japan
Court reverses order on Northern Securities stock disposal
United States Court of Appeals for the Third District reverses a New Jersey injunction blocking Northern Securities from distributing large blocks of Northern Railway stock obtained from Harriman and Pierce. Harriman calls the ruling even after four judges split. stockholders at Hoboken adjourned until next Monday as Northern Securities shares zigzag on the curb.
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Third District
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Northern Pacific Company
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New York
Northern Securites
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Enti
Forest Congress Opens With Five Hundred Delegates
Washington January 3. More than five hundred delegates attended a national rifles armory gathering opened by Secretary Wilson president of the American Forest congress in its first U S meeting under the American Forestry association. Wilson delivered an address.
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National Rifles Armory
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American Forest Congress
American Forestry Association
Peter Johnson Returns as Industrial Teacher at Fort Superior
Special to The Tribune reports Senator Dubola secured Peter Johnson’s reinstatement as industrial teacher at Fort Superior in Washington. Johnson resumes duties, marking a restoration to the post following the senate action on January 2.
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Peter Johnson
Fort Superior
Nine Die In Elmira Area House Fire
Fire early today destroyed the home of Frank Noweski a Polish miner in Morris Run Pennsylvania. The Noweski family of ten was wiped out except for one son with members either burned or smothered.
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Frank Noweski
Morris Run
Pennsylvania
Hung for Murder of His Sweetheart
Winchester Kentucky January 3 John Hatay, once rated high as a basketball player, was hanged here today for the murder of his sweetheart Etta Thomas.
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John Hataway
Etta Thomas
Refined Sugar Prices Edge Up Ten Cents
New York January 3 refined sugar prices rose ten cents per hundred pounds across all grades today signaling a broad market uptick.
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New York
President Baldwin Dies After Prolonged Illness
William Hor win Jr president of the Long valtvesé dies in New York after a lengthy illness. His leadership spanned decades with contributions to the organization and its outreach. Burial details and funeral arrangements are forthcoming.
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William Horwin, Jr
Long Valtvesé
Ignend
Idaho Welcomes New Officials as Gooding Takes Oath
Idaho moves new administration into Boise with Governor elect Gooding and Gov Morrison presenting the oath. J Frank Hunt of Bannock is elected speaker of the Idaho House amid cheers and a brisk ceremony. Temporary clerk George Harrigfeld chosen as chief clerk as the House adjourns to 10 o'clock today.
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Bannock County
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Hunt
Wright
Idaho
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Jensen
Oneida
Nelson
Latah
Christensen
Bingham
Gray
Bear Lake
Belcher
Bannock
Ashley
Kootenai
France
Shoshone
Adkinson
Senate
House
George Harrigfeld
Squirrel Creek
Fremont County
Representative Thomas
Harrigfeld
Southeast Leaders Shape Idaho House Amid Early Session
Boise Idaho Jan 3 The House and Senate met briefly with no business and the House elected a journal clerk and rules committee. J Frank Munt's election to speaker solidifies Bannock County influence as Turner shifts to House leadership benefiting southeast interests.
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Idaho
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Senate
J. Frank Munt
Bannock County
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Turner
Bingham
Southeast
House Organisation Delayed by Party Faction
At two this morning the house appeared not organized. A caucus failed to complete the organisation last evening and a morning session was expected to settle it, but late night reports suggested it would not be done. Patronage divisions and interlocked political issues hinder progress.
First Act of Governor Gooding Signed With Plain Pen
The governor signed his message to the legislature using an ordinary pen and displayed expert signature dexterity. Private Secretary McMillan learned the ropes from John K. Hardy and met the clerks and attaches in other offices.
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John K. Hardy
Senate Organised and Oath of Office Taken
Fifteen minutes sufficed for the senate to organize and hear a brief address by Lieutenant Governor Steeves. Colonel Allen Miller rapped for order and called the roll. all senators answered except Senator McBride. Chief Justice Stockslager swore in the senators after Steeves presided.
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Bingham County
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Shoshone
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Oneida
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Newre
Grangeville
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