Port Arthur Surrender Reported In Early War News
Dispatches from Jan 4 describe Port Arthur falling to Japanese forces after a prolonged siege. About 20,000 of 35,000 inhabitants were sick. 25,000 prisoners are reported, with 20,000 garrisoned men now to be sent to Japan as prisoners of war.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Admiralty
Nogi
Ceefoo
Japan
Stoesset
Torio
Jen
Btorssel
Russia
Parale
Noo
Davenport Malting Company Holds Regular Annual Meeting
The stockholders of Davenport Malting Company met yesterday afternoon and reelected all the old directors to serve the coming year. The board will meet this afternoon to elect officers for the same term.
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Bavenport Malting Company
Marriage Licenses Issued Today By Clerk
The district court clerk issued marriage licenses to Bernhard Dietz and Hulda Moeller of Walcott In H C Helgey of St Paul and Mrs May Achitekie of Havana, in an official notice of licenses granted today.
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Brrnhard Dietz
Hulda Moeller
Walcott
H.C. Helgey
May Achitekie
Havauna
Port Arthur Surrender Terms Set by Gen Nogi Accepted by Stoessel
The convention outlines prisoner status, transfer of Russian military assets, and preservation of spoils. It details fort and ship transfers, lists to aid Japanese occupation, and conditions for parole and return. It also covers dispositions of arms, hospitals, and civil administration, with immediate effect upon signature.
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Russia
Stoessel
Hussia
Port ‘Arthur
Port Arthur l
Big Eagle's Nest
Biblung Mountain
Gol. Reis
Stocs
Sal
Mogi
Port Arthur
Nogi
Etse
Sunsan
Antse
Army
Naval
Navy
Snd
Cne
Fall of Port Arthur boosts Japanese position amid celebrations
Reports from Tokyo describe a public lantern procession after Port Arthur’s fall, with celebrations and gratitude to General Nogi and the Thirg army. Critics accuse General Stoessel of destroying ships and hampering defense, amid naval comment and debate on possible peace talks and Asia-Pacific shifts.
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Tokio
Nogi
Thirg
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Cresoo
oMer
Nichi Nichi
Surender
Han
Britons Admire Gallant Defense Of Port Arthur
General Stoessel's defense of Port Arthur draws praise from British leaders. Fields Marshal Earl Roberts, Viscount Wolseley, and Major General Baden-Powell hail the defense and call any surrender honorable. Admiral Fremantle notes Russia’s sea command and potential manpower, while others offer similar tributes amid the siege. Continued on page two.
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London
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Marsal Earl Roberts
Viscount Wolesley
Baden-Powell
Bader-Powell
E. R. Fremantle
Russia
Manchuria
Baltic
Alfred Turner
Rusia
Theodore Thomas Dies After Illness In Chicago
Czech born conductor Theodore Thomas, famed director of the Chicago orchestra, died in Chicago at age around 60 after weeks of illness. He built his renowned orchestra and supervised the new Orchestra Hall, which opened during his lifetime though he could not direct there.
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Chicago
Eurodore Thomas
Fmous
Thoms Urchustra
Theodore Komas
Yneumonia
Thomas
Chicago Archés
Bor
Germany
America
New York
Jenny
College of Music
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Port Arthur fall sparks Russian debate on war and peace
A liberal view in Our Days congratulates Japan on Port Arthur victory while urging peace and home reforms. Russians fear foreign criticism of Stoessel and demand victory in Manchuria before halting hostilities. Czar cancels a troop inspection tour as officials predict a forthcoming council of advisors.
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St. Petersburg
Peare
Port Arthur
Heavenien
Russia
Fort Arthur
Aoditon
Reedom
Czar
Sudenly
Hussiz
Minsk
Lkely
Manchuria
Stoessel
Mary
Eral Stoexsel
Hooperot
Nicholas
Strossel
Russi
Typographical Union to Meet Tonight in Rock Island
The Tri-City Typographical Union holds its regular monthly meeting tonight in Industrial Hall Rock Island. The group will likely finalize the new constitution and bylaws at the session.
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Tri-City Typographical Union
Industrial Hall
Rock Island
Twenty Five Women Take Teaching Certificate Tests
County Superintendent Jacobs reviews the papers of seventeen training school students who sat examinations for teachers certificates. About twenty five women took the exams earlier in the year.
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Jacobs
Aye
Stockholders Meet Independent Mailing Company Directors
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Independent Mailing company was held Monday evening. The directors chosen were Ernst, August, and Charles Zollar, William Bischo and John Schrack. The officers elected were Ernst Zollar president and Aw suat Zoler vice president.
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Ernst, August
Charles Zollar
William Bischo
John Schrack
Ernst Zollar
Awsuat Zoler
First Marriage by Justice Ditzen Reported
The first marriage ceremony performed by Justice Henry Ditzen united B. C. Helger and Mrs. May Arbuckle with the groom from St. Paul and the bride from Ravanna J L Bexthewig and Wye H Holliday served as witnesses in this inaugural ceremony.
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Justice Henry Ditzen
Justice Ditzen
B. C. Helger
May Arbuckle
Hyes
St. Paul
Ravanna
L. B. Bexthewig
Wye H. Holliday
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Davenport Malting Company
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Earl Roberts
Stossel
Theodore Thomas
Game
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Pesce
Fenun
Fage Teo.j
Independent Hold Meeting
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