Port Arthur Attack Advances as Japanese Press Russian Forts
Port Arthur battle continues with Japanese forces pressing north fortifications after a preliminary push begun October 24. Reports say two additional general assaults may follow before the fortress falls, as shelling and ground fighting persist along the mine and rail front near Pa- Ptchouan with Russian artillery and sharpshooters resisting.
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Port Arthur
Japaunse Lung Hewy
Ninehwang
Warshoet
Tris Bedi
Port Dalny
Kilmeig
Rilang
Dee Oma
Joprihese
Shia Lou
Dyer
Trent
Terrasram
Stversel
Pa- Ptchouan
Tieki Artiilersy
Royal Baking Powder and Port Arthur Battles
Royal Baking Powder appears in a clipped wartime bulletin while the bombardment continues through the night. Reports from Port Arthur are bleak as General Stoessel holds a stubborn defense but Japanese forces press near Russian fortifications by parallel approaches. The piece notes the shift from direct assaults to methodical siege tactics, demanding constant vigilance.
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Port Arthur
Stoessel
Japan
Kuropatkin
Mukden
Bitter Toward England in Sorrowful Russia Editorials
In St Petersburg bitter mood toward Great Britain persists as the Soviet Pan-Slavic warns of unsettled issues despite talks of peace. Articles allege British delay of war and naval pressure to embarrass Russia, with references to Admiral Abaza and Rojestvensky and claims of Japanese deception and a costly naval expenditure.
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St. Petersburg
Great Britain
Sviet
France
Japan
Russia
Admiral Abaza
Nicholas
Rajestvursky
Awaigt
Stodton
Japanese Fiscal Plans and Tax Proposals
Preliminary estimates for January through March 192? outline new fiscal measures in Tokyo including higher taxes to fund public works and government services. Proposals seek to raise revenue via increased indirect taxes, rail and railway ticket charges, and customs duties while suspending some public works. Opposition favors limiting tax rises as farmers and banks bear the load.
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Tokyo
Ture Biarget
Januar Ebrufa
Marel
Hea
Uscal
Apia
Tost
Seonenm
Siritiwe
Juanes Ftoas
Bawcont
Ti Ae
Seven Torpedo Boats in Russian Squadron North Sea Incident
St Louis dispatch reports Russia asserts seven torpedo boats accompanied the squadron and all were accounted for while claiming Rojestvensky can prove the boats were fifty to one hundred miles ahead. International commission to meet at The Hague will hear testimony. Britain and Russia to supply officers.
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Rojestvensky
Balfour
St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Endow
Hague
Russia
Hull
Vigu
S. Petersburg
Admiralty
Rojest
Lominn
Lansdowne
Count Benkendorf
International Commission
North Sea
Benkendorfff
Vicw
Southampton
Edward
Great Boritain
Dtrit Kn
Ex Commission
Nesses
Associthis
Captured Mine Explosion Sinks Boat Wounds Steamer
In Tokyo reports a mine near Chefoo was detonated by a mine-sweeping steamer. The Chiyoda rescued men, a merchant ship suffered damage, and several sailors were injured as the blast sank a small boat in the strait.
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Tokyo
Chiyoda
Chefoo
Russians at Vigo and Algiers on North Sea reports
Russian officers remain in Vigo awaiting fifteen days of coast patrol with naval guns along Galicia as three officers travel to Boris for official North Sea evidence digest. At Algiers three Russian sailors arrive for twenty four hours with a torpedo and coal.
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Vigo
Spain
Madrid
Wall
Boris
Horestvensky
Galician
Great Britain
Fligabeth
Port Said
Algiers
Gestroyse
British Fleet at Gibraltar and Far East Tensions
A historical dispatch notes British naval force at Gibraltar including battleships and destroyers, with Vice Admiral Deresford visiting. It also reports a Japanese protest over Chinese clothing by Russian troops, and the US signaling it will reply to the crisis as press reports on the post office and broader tensions.
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Gibraltar
Paul
Mardecq
Aaties Deresford
Pinto
Atiun
Suom
Peersgurg
United States
Husti
Trawlers badly damaged by Russian attack in the North Sea
London reports four commissioners from the board of trade and owners found trawlers seriously damaged by shells and machine gun fire from the Russian Second Pacific Squad. Fishing gear destroyed, torpedo shuttle debris noted, and crew unnerved. King Edward sends surgeons to treat wounded trawler crew.
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London
Board of Trade and Owners
Foreign Office
Taive
King’s
King Edward
North Sea
Frederick Treves
Hoggart
Neutrality enforce calls amid China actions in war
London dispatch reports China's government declares no further neutrality infringements in supplying belligerents and sends troops to Shan-hai-kuin. Bandit activity grows near rail lines as Japanese and other agents seek to intercept Russian supply routes. Baltic Squadron coal transport ships depart Las Palmas with coal for Beattie squadron, heading toward Reunion and the Cameroons.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Tientsin
Shan-hai-kuin
Russia
Warhin
Las Palmas
Qet
Castilla
Meklenburg
Dortmund
Aberlour
Tapton
Gamuaneer
Cameroons
Reunion
Apprehension in France Over Prolonged War
Paris reports growing unease among French thinkers over the Russo Japanese war possibly lasting years. M. Hanotaux argues a truce is wise, warning that imprudence may spark global disaster and urging peaceful reconciliation to settle pending issues.
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London Times
Washington Post
Paris
M. Hanotaux
Russia fired on own ships theory gains credence in London
A London press agency reports a theory that Russians fired on their own ships during the North Sea incident. The idea hinges on misread signals and a two parallel line formation, suggesting the misinterpretation of signals caused the friendly fire. The theory, echoed by readers in St Petersburg and Paris, spreads to London with variation.
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London Times
Washington Post
London
Hfis
St. Petersburg
Paris
Missionary Bishop Appeals Funds for Japanese Soldiers Families
New York police report recounts Bishop M. Harr of Tokyo Methodist Episcopal Church leading an appeal to aid families of Japanese soldiers at the front. He noted small contributions from communities sustain families and pledged to continue requesting support during his American stay.
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New York
Harr
Tokyo
Cs ‘O
America
Marvis
Russia Arranges Loan With Berlin Banker Mendelssohn
Berlin reports indicate negotiations for a Russian loan in Germany are closed with a meeting between Emperor Nicholas and Herr Ernst von Mendelssohn. The loan is expected to be issued in early next year and guaranteed by prominent financiers, with details to follow. London later reported a $270 million loan signed, with Rothschild backing. Berlin also noted a German fishing vessel Sonntag sought indemnity after being fired upon by Russian ships, with expected prompt payment.
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Berlin
Nicholas
Ernst von Mendelssohn
Rothschilds
Russia
Sonntag
da Ce Squad
Foreign Office
Battle on the Manalon hillfront nears 600 paces apart
Russian and Japanese forces stand 600 paces apart near Manalon hill as both sides hasten siege works. Japanese counterattacks followed their Manalon victory, with heavy bombardment and night trenching continuing. Attrition on both sides, with Kuropatkin reinforced, signals a looming major engagement amid harsh winter conditions and shifting Chinese village movements.
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Pag Sians
Distan
Manalon
Manulon Tl
Fenuchiapu
Sith
Manalon Hil
Port Arthur
Associated Press
Remains of Kruger Moved to Rotterdam for South Africa
The remains of former President Kruger of the Transvaal Republic were removed from The Hague cemetery to Rotterdam for transport to South Africa aboard the steamer Batavier Vier. A mortuary chapel was prepared on the ship with black drapings and inscriptions.
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Paul Kruger
Hague
Kruger
Transvaal Republic
Rotterdam
South Africa
Rata- Vier
Wilhelming
Prince Consort
Steyn
Tra Aal Iepublic
Batavier
Batar
Peasant Reforms In Russia and Other News
Report on Zemstvo summoned delegates to St Petersburg for reform talks and liberalization efforts under Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky. Notes on education campaigns, press support, and a Russian riot with injuries in Warsaw. Also mentions Chinese trade mark enforcement, Chilean cabinet changes, and French Morocco precautions.
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Russkiyya Viedomusti
Quondam Lover in Quod Charge of Petit Larceny
Daniel Bo Thompson twenty four, jailed at Fi Precinct awaiting a hearing in the Palace Court on petit larceny arising from a missing ring lent by Marie Warren of 1116 New York Avenue Northwest. Warren filed last week after Thompson failed to return the diamond ring. detective service secured a warrant. Also notes St Louis fair debt reduction by Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company and US government loan payment.
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Daniel Bo Thompson
Fi Precinet
Palle Court
Marie Warren
New York Avenue Northwest
Thompson
Miss Warren
Thompe
O'Brien
Thompson Toll
King
Tenth Street
Louis St
St. Louis Fair
St. Louiet
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company
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