Mobilization in the Far East Increases Russian Army Strength
Reports from St Petersburg on December 21 announce mobilization of reserves in juvenile districts, adding about 200000 men to the Russian army in the Far East. By spring the whole force could be moved to the front, easing transport and enabling General Iwurapatkin's force to reach about 680000. Japanese losses cited include twenty six officers killed and forty four wounded at a fortress believed to be Port Arthur.
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St Petersburg
Dev
Toko
Japan
Sametima
Keetwan
Suthejiita
Satsuma
Port Arthur
Samojima
Tauchiya
SAILS TO MEET BALTIC FLEET IN JAPANESE SQUADRON
Lando Dec 21 The Hongkong correspondent of the Daily Mail reports a powerful Japanese squadron with fireships and armored cruisers moving southward with fifteen colliers and transports to attack the Baltic fleet. Japan seeks neutrals' facilities for the squadron. Lourenzo Marques Gouvenza Dec 21 Sixteen vessels of the Russian Baltic fleet passing Cape Town are en route to this port. Four colliers are present with the warships.
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Lando
Hongkong
The
Daily Mail
Lourenzo Marquez
Gouvenza Marquez
Portuguese East Aftries
Cape Town
North Sea Court Welcomed In Paris on North Sea Inquiry
Paris December 21 President Loubet hosted the members of the international commission to inquire into the North Sea incident at the Elysee palace. The delegation arrived despite the nonarrival of Reay, leaving questions about proceedings and timelines unresolved.
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Loubet
France
Paris
Elysee Palace
Infernational Commission
North Sea
Reay
Admiral Davin barred US entry at North Sea inquiry
Rear Admiral Charles H. Davis, serving as American representative on the inter nations commission, landed at Antwerp on a voyage to Paris for the North Sea inquiry. The London board of trade inquiry closed with claims around $600,000, alleging Russian government involvement.
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Charles. H. Davin
Elysve
Malace
Mr. Loubet
M. Lowther
Council of Minsters
Jormal
P Commission
Davis
Antwerp
Charles H. Davis
Paris
London
Board of Trade
North Sea
Agere
IAPS Seize Two Steamers Near Ulsan
The Japanese protectorate seized the British steamer Nigretia off Ulsan bound for Vladivostok after inspection revealed contraband of war aboard. It carried Russian torpedo boat destroyer officers and men escaping Shanghai, who sought to rejoin Russian lines. the British steamer King Arthur, guarding supplies to Port Arthur, also faced seizure at Sasebo for trial.
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Tokio
Der
King Arthur
Port Arthur
Rushan
Sasebo
Gas Franchise Passed in Waterloo Cedar Falls
The Waterloo and Cedar Falls Gas company won a twenty five year franchise to operate a plant after a 650 to 120 vote. Mayor H C Hemenway opposed the move and the council, against his veto, approved the ordinance amid citizens’ protests.
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Octar Falls
Dee
Waterloo
Hemenway
Inns
Train Kills Unknown Man Near Onawa Crossing
A Northwestern Creighton train No 86 struck a man at the Ashton crossing two miles north of Onawa at moon yesterday, killing him instantly. The unidentified victim was taken to Onawa for a coroner's inquest led by Dr J W Hutt, with further testimony planned from witnesses and the train crew.
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Onawa
Der
Chargot
Sullivan
Ashton Crossing
Moon
J. W. Hutt
John Finnegus
John Bracks
Weather shifts promise colder, possible snow next days
Forecast warns of warmer tonight then colder Friday with likely snow. Portions of the east and central regions see thinning clouds and lightning, while the Northwest storm near Rapid City drives a temperature rise in central valleys and lake region. Light precipitation noted along southern coast and northern New England as cold air moves south.
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Tawa
Sherer Tolay
County Recorder
Christaius
Lake
New England
Culituruit
Oregon
Whebington
British Columbia
S. D
North Pacific
British Northwest
Virgina
Hanson On Trial In Purchases Of Stallion Case
Winterset Iowa December trial of W Hanson indicted by the grand jury for obtaining money by false pretenses continues in district court. Hanson came to sell a stallion for Champhily Bros of Clinton and allegedly secured a $3,000 contract from farmers under questionable terms. The case involves Champhily Bros and law firm members LachIn Hanson, Steele & Robbins, and Carr & Parker Des Moines. Judge Henderson of Udallnola assists the county attorney.
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Winterset, I
Dues W. Hanson
Hanson
Champhily Bros
Clinton, Ta
Champion Bros. , Ire LachIn
Hanson Andl
le Tocal Law
Steele & Robbins
Mave
Parker
Carr & Parker
Des Moines
Henderson
Yudlanola
Rabbits Slaughtered In Marion County Hunt
A sensational rabbit drive near Marysville in Marion County produced 349 kills over eight hours. Hunters Waham Lik and Samuel Barnhill competed for a $100 wager with local bets, aided by helpers. Little bagged 239 rabbits and Barnhill 141. The hunt used only guns amid abundant game near cotton fields.
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Marion County
Marysville
Waham Lik
Samuel Barnhill
Danish Ship Greda Reaches St Johns After Tornado
The Danish vessel Greda arrived at St Johns Newfoundland with its captain injured and a mate dead from the storm. Heavy seas shattered the wheel and deck gear, while spars and sails were torn from the schooners Matilda and Swallow. Steamers Bleti Sylvia Torifa and Carthazinian damaged by the tornado.
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St Johns
St. Johns
N. F
Greda
Imate
Matilda
Swallow
Sylvia
Print Conley Indicted for Murder in the First Degree
What Cheer Iowa December 28 The county grand jury returned an indictment against Print Conley charging murder in the first degree for allegedly killing James Smythe in the city last fall. Conley was arrested at Delta and is jailed in Sigourney.
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Print Conley
Conley
James Smythe
Delta
Sigourney
Bananas Go Very Low in Davenport Market
Bananas drop to five and share a few cents per dozen wholesale and retail. Acme Grocery Co at Harrison and Lacuet says the new price aims to curb waste and keep fruit fresh while allowing fair profit.
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Acme Grocery Co
Davenport
Ant
Aen
Wold
Ned Beshlus
Acme Grocery Ca
Tors ‘Ner
Harrison and Lacuet
Murder clues emerge in Cheyenne Mountain case
Colorado Springs police and sheriffs continue the Cheyenne Mountain murder mystery investigation. A witness, Mrs Jack, found fragments of a white skirt and wool dress in the area, describing a dark-haired man with a mustache and light brown eyes about 5 foot 8 inches, aged 46 to 20, who appeared excited and asked for directions before ignoring them.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Dee
Cheyenne Mountain
Cme
Ors
Bilen Jack
O Mbit Mining
Mira
Jack
Rut
Watt
Sheriff Grimes
Hoye Moldsoni
Javier
Germany
Ile
Hetwi i
Opened Cedar Fans Coe Gymnasium Highlights Modern Facilities
Dr S J McCormick chancellor honors new Western University of Pennsylvania campus gymnasium in Cedar Falls. The $17000 facility features a top tier athletic layout with a running track, storage for apparatus, boys and girls locker areas, a swimming pool, and private facilities for female students with teachers and showers.
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Dow
S. J. McCormick
Western Unniversity of
Pennsylvania
Piristneg
Cor
Cyionisiu
Ymnasium
Acros
Lochers and Stower Bath
Rejected Suitor Kills Widow Officer and Self
In Newfane New York a clerk Fred Jones shot and killed Mrs Abbie Goodrich and Constable William Gray, then wounded himself fatally. He had threatened to kill her over rejected advances and requested to send for her before the confrontation. Gray was killed as he intervened.
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Newlane
Fred Jones
Abbie Goodret
William C. Gray
Jones
Constable Gray
Mrs. Goodrich
Golden Anniversary in Towa Falls Ends in 1634 Cherry Valley Roots
The city’s well mown couple of this year will observe their golden anniversary next Sunday. They married on Christmas day in Cherry Valley in 1634, later moving to Chicago where Mr. Smith worked long in railroads. They eventually settled in Denison, then moved to Towa Falls on the east side about eight years ago.
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Towa Falls
Cherry Valley
James H. Smith
Chicago
Washington D C Protests Rise Over Arizona New Mexico Statehood
The lettered source reports protests from Chicago against a plan to merge Arizona and New Mexico into one state. It notes suspicions of southern corporate influence seeking to sway Senator Cullen against statehood, despite broad party support.
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Washington, D.C
Dec. S
Toon
Cullen
Arizo Ma
New Mexico
Chicago
Chienga
Inis
Dranctios of
Conutosa
Fog halts London traffic and bogs down signals
Dense fog crippled London transportation causing widespread delays across streets and main crossings. Police directions failed and trains were cancelled while reports noted thefts and burglaries linked to the blackout conditions, with limited clues tying incidents to a few suspects.
Woodmen Council to Decide on Meray Hospital Plan
John D. Peter presented the Iowa Woodmen proposal to accept and maintain Meray hospital in Webster City Iowa. Council decision due next week will guide whether local camps can vote on the plan or pursue direct action.
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Iowa Woodmen On
America
Webster City Hospital
Webster City
John D. Peter
Rock Island, Jr
Modern Woodmen of America
Iowa Woodmen
Mereay Hospital
Connel
Nto
Irwa
Congress Takes A Recess For Holiday Break
Washington D C December 22 Congress recessed for the holiday period and will reconvene January 4. Opposition from Mr Mann Illinois halted action on the Inaugural resolution, delaying full consideration. Mr Morrell Pennsylvania on behalf of the District of Columbia urged passage of the Senate resolution, while Underwood Alabama and Mann pressed for a quorum before proceeding. The House adjourned after the maneuver, and the Senate adjourned after a brief session.
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Washington D. C
Mann
Tlinois
House of Representatives
Morrell
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Gennte
Underwood
Alabama
Man
House
Senate
NAMES SON OF A REBEL HERO
Washington D C December 2 President Roosevelt lists nominations to the vent include J E B Suare of Newport News for the United States roars for the eastern district of Win gipia He is a son of the famous Confederate commander who lost his life in the fleet at Fellow Tavern Stonewall Jackson grandsard Stonewall Jackson Christian of Georgi the president a few days ago decided to nominate as a cadet to West Fame next to Lee the greatest military thoin of the South A Virginia figure in the house the president had adopted the beat pose he sicthed of assuring the Southern nee mie of his regard for them The South he said would soon forget the presidentis juttiude on the neur a question ti the last le friendship known In the Stuart and Christian appointments.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
J. E. B. Suare
Newport News
United States
Wingipia
Smartrod Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson Christian
Georgi
West
Lee
South
Neemie
Neur
Revolt in Paraguay Wins State Event in Asuncion
In Asuncion Paraguay reports say the revolt secured a notable victory and signals a shift toward peace. The event drew attention from officials and residents as celebrations and cautious optimism followed the outcome.
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Paraguay
Weehington
Tee
Mme
Asuncion
Prisoner of Tramps Found Starved and Abused
Damaged OCR story recounts a boy captured by a tramp gang and held in harsh confinement. Details describe the boy being starved, guarded, and forced to beg, with a tense confrontation leading to arrest of the perpetrators. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text.
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West Second Street
Czar
Far East
Europatein
Baltic
Hong Kong
North Sea Court Welcomed
Nigretia
Hing Arthur
Cedar Falls
Noah
Colorado
COE Gymnasium
Cedar Rapids College
Newfane
N.Y
James R. Smith
Gee Price
Second St. Ravenpert, Leva
Christimes
West End
Gardon
Cese Baffies
Lord Police
Carban
Executive Council
Congress
J. E. B. Stuart
Feley Bingelton
Felton
Tale
Ind
May
Just
J. H.C
Peteterson
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