Stormed and Held Port Arthur Fort Heights East of Houyangshukou
Japanese forces stormed the eastern heights of Houyangshukou near Port Arthur. Reports say fort defenses at Keswan Mountain and Etse Mountain faced heavy bombardment and mine explosions. Kenned by captured Russian generals Iko and Irman and wounded Fock, the assault opened breaches in the fort's north wall enabling Japanese incursions despite fierce Russian resistance.
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Fort Arthur
Donoan
Housukow
Iko
Irman
Kkle
Fock
Port Arthur
Houyangshukou
Siche-au
Hinlung Mountain
Fouyangshukou
Pidge Amul
Ting Atc
Taisangkou
Yahutstu
Taiyangkou
Keswan Mountain
Etse Mountain
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Othe
oArth Dee
Yas
Atem
Gssanl
Bohien Kekwan
Me Ok Tsorthed
Jongth
Srkwan
Commie
Er Herat
Caponniere
Russian Forces Report Feint and Victory at Bentsiaputze
Gen Kuropatkin reports a December 23 reconnaissance toward Japanese lines at Bentsiaputze. Russians entered Bent siaputze, held entr e nchments, repulsed two Japanese battalions with heavy losses, taking nine prisoners. Russian casualties: three officers and six men killed, three officers and sixty one men wounded. Tokyo reports December 28 artillery bombardments and infantry assaults near Pinniulupao and Hilapontaltzu, repulsed by Japanese forces.
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Bentsiaputze
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Tokyo
Magduria
Sanchutzu
Naingiuntan
Pinniulupao
Hilapontaltzu
Takuchiatzu
Togo AdmiraI Praises Torpedo Flotillas In Port Arthur
Tokyo reports AdmiraI Togo credits torpedo flotillas for blockading Port Arthur and damaging Russian forces. The navy declines to discuss Singapore fleet movements while Japanese batteries reach the battleship Sevastopol. An imperial rescript lauds personnel for bravery and strict discipline under danger.
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Singapore
Tokyo
Navy Department
Port Arthur
Togo
Otvashal
Hizly
Miyako
Saigen
Yoshino
Hatsuse
Kaimon
Helgen
Sdleum
Mikado
Wei
Mediation rumors denied and college blaze report
The French Embassy denies the ambassador Bompard bears a letter to President Loubet aiming at mediation in the war. An interview with Count Lamsdorff is deemed ordinary. Lebanon Valley College’s main building at Annville was destroyed by fire with $70,000 loss and several other structures saved. six trains and a Florida train schedule change noted.
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M. Bompard
Paris
Loubet
France
United States
M. Loubet
Russia
Hardinge
Lamsdorff
Benkendorff
Edward
Associated Press
Count Lamsdorff
Lebanon
Lebanon Valley College
Annville
Here
Passports to Be Abolished in Russia Reforms Move
St Petersburg dispatch reports Russia moving toward abolishing the passport system within six weeks. Aimed at freeing Russians from police surveillance, the reform also targets foreign pass systems later. Interior Minister Sviatopolk-Mirsky leads a broad program extending to zemstvos and doumas, with decentralization and reduced bureaucracy. A revival of plebiscite rights for two zemstvos shows cautious reform momentum amid political tension.
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Associated Press
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Senate
Sviatopnolk-Mirsky
Red Cross
Reactionarie
Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky
Zematves and
Doumas
Land Council
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Novotorshskoye
Unique Federal Charge Stuns Louisville Case in NYC Arraignment
In New York City on December 4, Henry Jones, a Black man from Louisville Kentucky, faced a rare federal charge for interfering with a citizen's rights by beating John Supper, a fellow Black man, to the point he could not vote in the last presidential election. Secret Service traced Jones, who waived examination and extradition, and he will be returned to Louisville for trial.
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United States
Henry Jones
Louisville
Shields
Jones
John
Secret Service
Flynn
United States Secret Service
Catholic Changes in Rome and Havana Post Rumored
Rome reports Mgr Chapelle will leave Orleans post but stay as papal delegate to Cuba and Porto Rico. Mgr Brodrick’s Havana auxiliary bishop role may pass to Mar Edward Fowler, aiding the pope amid France Holy See relations. Eight workers burned in Carnegie Steel furnace explosion at Rankin. condition stated as serious but recoverable.
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Mgr. Chapelle
Orleans
Cuba
Porto Rico
Antilles
New Orleans
Mgr
Brodrick
Havana
Peter
Penc
United States
France
Holy See
Vatican
Mar
Edward Fowler
Harry
Manila
Auxilary
Havans
Mgr. Brodrick
Pittsburg
Carnegie Steel Company
Rankin
Dodge Will Aid State Freed On Jerome's Request
New York, Dec 24. Dodge, former husband of Mrs Morse, released on own recognizance after district attorney Jerome sought discharge. Dodge faces perjury charges linked to the Morse Dodge case and is expected to testify before a grand jury. Several prominent New York lawyers pressed to see him but were denied access.
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Morse
New York
Texas
Jerome
Tangle
Charles F. Dodge
Charles W. Morse
Cowling
Court of General Sessions
Dodge
Cowing
Mr. Jerome
Osborne
Criminal Courts
Bartow
Weeks
A. H. Harmel
Samar Uprising Threatens Samar Towns in Warpath
Gen Corbin reports Pulajanas on the warpath in Samar with hundreds of volunteers. two ambuscades kill several Philippine Scouts and a hospital corpsman, with numerous wounded and missing. Second Lieut Stephen K Hayt among the dead, born 1880 in New Mexico. Dolores and Orua scenes prompt urgent military aid requests.
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War Department
Department of the Philippines
Samar
Leutenant
Philippine Scouts
Stephen K. Hayt
Dolores
New Mexico
Ninth Infantry
Chadwick Extradition Sought by Sheriff in Ohio
Cleveland reporters say Sheriff Barry telegraphed New York Governor Odell to grant extradition papers for Dr. Leroy S. Chadwick and his wife Caesle L. Chadwick on forgery charges. The action aims to speed removal on arrival in Albany Monday and prevent delays at the New York executive office. Mrs Chadwick's attorney provided a note for Dr Chadwick to this effect on his ship's New York arrival.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Barry
Odell
New York
Leroy S. Chadwick
Caesle L. Chadwick
Albany
Herrick
Missouri Legislator J D Todd Found Guilty of Murder
Nevada Mo December 24 Dr J D Todd physician and state legislator found guilty of murder in the second degree. His sentence is twelve years in the penitentiary for shooting farmer R T Wall at Richards Mo last May. Long standing ill will prompted the fatal act. Also noting a Jacksonville round trip fare via Southern Railway with a one fare plus 2 cents for the round trip, valid to Jan 2 1905.
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Nevada
J. D. Todd
Todd
R. T. Wall
Richards
Jacksonville
Southern By
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Oregon Senator Denies Ties to Land Frauds
Special to The Washington Post from Portland Oregon Dec 24 reports Albany mayor Dr W H Davis and other officials questioned by a federal grand jury over alleged land frauds. Senator Mitchell and Representative Hermann were not yet scheduled to appear. The senator denies involvement while noting large patent claim funds and cites E Loomis and Ormsby as other accused figures.
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Oreg
W. H. Davis
Albany
Federal Grand Jury
Mitchell
Hermann
Oregon
Rauds
E. Loomis
General Land Office
Ormsby
Looms
Battle on train near Gallipolis ends with shootings
At Evergreen near Gallipolis Ohio on the north bound Hocking Valley train two men Edgar Grover and a companion fired seven shots wounding Conductor James McBride in the arm and shoulder and Brakeman Harry Spencer in the chest and ankle. Grover and James fled to the hills as posse and sheriff pursue.
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Ohio
Evergreen
Gallipolis
Hocking Valley
James McBride
Harry Spencer
Edgar Grover
Grover
James
McBride
Spencer
Coal Mine In Flames In Mahanoy City
Fire at the Morea mine in Mahanoy City Pennsylvania shoots forty feet high with the slope stripped of timber from the pump house to the surface. Roof and sides have collapsed in spots as inspectors and company officials work to contain the blaze though the colliery is not believed in danger.
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Mahanoy City
Morea
Dobson Coal, Company
Remains in Tombs Jerome Opposes Low Bail for Nan Patterson
New York dispatch reports defense seeks speedy retrial for Nan Patterson after District Attorney Jerome states no bail reduction. Fresh evidence cited includes .32 caliber bullets found in Caesar Young’s trunk. Patterson shows cheerfulness amid Christmas custody as lawyers push for trial delay and fresh proceedings.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Washington
Jerome
Caesar Young
Daniel O'teilly
Misa Tatterson
O'Reilly
Ar. O'Reilly
Patterson
KILLED IN STREET FIGHT IN MONTICELLO GA
In Monticello Georgia on December 4 a street quarrel between a negro and a white man led to a fusillade in a wagon yard near the negro settlement. Sam Reese and R L Brooks were killed. Brooks shot through the neck. The negro was also wounded and died soon after. Two white men were arrested and one held on suspicion. no eyewitness agreement.
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Sam Reese
R. L. Brooks
Brooks
Nho
Shipwrecked crew pursued by sharks during 260 mile voyage
Capt. Sam Harris and four South Sea Islanders survived a perilous 11 day trip in a small boat after the trader Victor wrecked near Apataki Island. With no compass or sail, they endured constant shark attacks, subsisting on coconut milk and scarce provisions while drifting toward Papeete.
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Sam Harris
South Sea
Tahit
Mariposa
Papeete
Harris
Bis
Viewtor
Pae Peete
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