A River of Fear and Duty in the Cornfield
A Rugelan infantry company falls back into cornfields under heavy fire. Their captain seeks to rally them by calling roll for cowardice, then condemns the deserters. The old sergeant and captain confront disgrace, and the unit advances in a funeral march toward certain death, finally reforming to face the Japanese lines.
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Atricken
Stephen Antanaviteh
Toare
Agger
Shota
Asteatiy
Battle narrative of trench warfare near Yentail mines
A Chicago American account describes a night retreat and a dawn counterattack where Japanese forces were driven back near the Yentail mines. It notes a company that marched alone against the enemy, nearly wiped out, and altered the battle by taking enemy trenches and breastworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rades
Kesto
Kwioki
Chicago
Woes Of A Political Leader In The City
A prominent politician notes that true leadership requires constant vigilance and serving constituents in all needs. He cites requests from a mother to take her baby in, midnight arbitration calls, aid to the poor, work for the unemployed, and attending personal events, illustrating the burdens and expectations of public favor and accountability.
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Eald
Philadelphia
Huera
Thomas
Charlie Donnelly
Women Prefer Speaking Men to Deaf Mutes in Marriage
A reader asks why women seem less willing to marry deaf mutes while men favor spouses who can speak. The writer notes many couples with mute wives live happily, yet finds no example of contentment among women who marry mute husbands. He seeks educated opinions on the origins of this gendered taste gap.
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Dent
Golden Rule Plan Carried On By Mrs. Jones
Mrs Helen Beach Jones widow of Toledo s late Golden Rule Mayor continues his welfare program for workers and oversees a cooperative industry project. Neighbors describe her as dignified and cultured with conservative judgment aiding social uplift efforts and city enterprise.
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Jone
Helen Beach Jones
Toledo
Aima
Boston
Trangerlot
Heavenly Treasure and the Ephemeral Wealth Message
A fragmented verse reflects on earthly wealth and vanity. The speaker laments hoarding riches for worldly pleasure and notes that true treasure lies beyond material gain, awaiting judgment and mercy from higher powers.
Peace prospects with Japan after Port Arthur falls
Moscow dispatch reports Russia and Japan near arming peace talks. Baron Hayashi says Japan may seek peace on evacuation of Manchuria, while Nicholas I’s advisers resist. Queen Alexandra and the Russian imperial family signals are noted as possible steps toward a monus vivendi and arbitration without direct intervention.
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St. Petersburg
London
Associated Press
Washington
Japan
Roosevelt
Howard
Baron Hayashi
Port Arthur
Fnr
Russia
Manchuria
Nicholas
Alexandra
American State Department
Yaron Hayashi
Russians Hold Fortified Itz Mountain In Desperate Battle
Russian defenders stubbornly hold Itz Mountain position near Chefoo as Japanese assaults on November 5 and 6 fail. Chinese reports claim 700 U S killed in action and breakthrough attempts thwarted by terrain and machine guns. A shell collapse disrupted a land line and damaged communications.
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Chefoo
Itz Movntalo
Chinesse
Port Arthur
Fieres
Palickuang
Itz
Roosevelt Plurality in Pennsylvania Reaches Record
Complete but unofficial figures from most Pennsylvania counties show President Roosevelt with a record plurality of 494 526 in the state, a likely national high for any candidate. In Manchuria fighting continues near Mukden as Japanese forces launch an offensive on the Hon River left bank while Russian counterattacks reclaim ground. In Pennsylvania a report from White Haven notes a hermit guarding a grave believed to be a son’s, described by huntsmen who found him aged about 80.
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Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Mukden
Hon River
Wikesbarrr
White
Chileelty
White Haven
Big Son
Tien ‘Vain
Munai
Shakhe
Schtatung
Port Arthur
Rena
Saimachi
Imperial Red Cross
Folk
St. Louis
Nav
Republic
Globe-Democrat
Republican
Missouri
Globe Democrat
State of
Kurok
Mukden News Through Fenestrated Front Lines
Russian forces tighten positions near Mukden and Shakhe river while Japan strengthens central lines. Reports say Port Arthur remains uncertain. Missouri backs Roosevelt. Kuroki reportedly killed by shell splinter. reinforcements continue for Russians amid heavy fighting in Manchuria.
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Moscow
Nemirovitei Danchenko
Rugaian
Associated Press
Malden
Kurok
Kuroki
Live Yang
Japan
Kinaman
Sina Sant
Kuraki
Nodza
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Fleres
Sieger Pele
Ofiger
Pirvck
NPS
Port Falls
Czar Nichols
Hold Itz Mountain
Lonnon
Stoessel Wan
Daily Telegraph
Che Foo
Leg
Anning
China
Tokio
Shaktie
Legion
Woodbury
Vadel
Bry
Woodbury’s ‘Sone
Peapty
Andrew Jergens O.O
Oinainnati, O
Gil Wise Grocere
Panin Galt Works
Taos
Romine Mapie Street
Norwich
Noy
Bank of England
Mother Gray
New York
A. S.olmsted
LeRoy
Thompson
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