Japs Take Fort In Aihlung Action With Heavy Losses
Japanese forces captured the Aihlung fort at 3 o clock morning after a fierce assault that left about a thousand Japanese casualties. The garrison of 500 men escaped. Russian artillery bombarded positions along the Shakhe river area and Japanese cavalry repulsed Russian incursions. Tikio reports also note the fall of Riblung mountain after months of combat and mining.
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Kaznohoff
North Sea Board of Inquiry
Fee Dee
Iung
Taade
Shakhe River
Tallantus
Chibsiangtun
Shoiinten
Hellistun
Rihlung Mountain
Tokio
Ribountain
Ata Grelock
Depew Wins Re election After Conference
New York Dec 29 Senator Depew announced victory in his campaign for re election to the United States Senate after a conference with Governor Odell Senator Elsberg Speaker Nixon and Senator Malloy. Odell later said the caucus would present Chauncey M Depew as the sole candidate.
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New York
Depensalg
United States Senate
Odell
Elsberg
Nixon
Malloy
United States
Chauncey M. Depew
Coroner to Probe Stamford Railroad Disaster
Stanford December 20 Coroner Doten will come to Stamford tomorrow to conduct an official investigation into the railroad accident Tuesday night that killed Conductor George Howland. Blame may lie with Engineer Babyn of the Boston express and Towerman Tiger of Stamford. Tiger says signals were set against the express while the engineer claims right of way.
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Stanford
Doten
Stamford
Hos
George Howland
Babyn
Boston Express
Towerman
Tiger
Express
Agent for Forty Years Winslow Dies in Meriden
Charles N Winslow longtime Adams Express Co agent died at Roe after ten days illness at age 62 born Newport RI and moved to Meriden in youth. He served the company here since early days when Hartford division had only four trains daily. He leaves a wife and was a leading member of Center Congregational Church.
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Meriden
Charles N. Winsdon
Adams Express Co
Roe
Newport
R. I
Express Company
Hartford
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Winslow
Center Congree
Choate's Future Not Return to Law Practice
London December 29 report says Joseph H Choate the American ambassador will not resume law practice in New York after returning, believing he has been away too long from the bar for his age.
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Choate
London
Joseph H., Choate
New York
Pastors Capture a Thief in Bloomfield Post Office
In Bloomfield New Jersey yesterday the Rev. Dr. Charles Woodruff of Park Methodist and Rev. Edwin A. White of Christ Episcopal detained a man attempting a theft at the local post office and turned him over to authorities.
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Bloomfield
N. J
Charles 8. Woodruff
The
Park Methodist Church
Edwin A. White
Christ Episcopal Church
Irvine’s Statement in Defamation Case Opens Inquiry
Philadelphia December 29 Dr Irvine contends a bishop may not write defamatory letters to injure ministers and says the board of inquiry will decide the issue in Irvine vs Talbot He cites church canons restricting divorced ministers from receiving communion and accuses Bishop Talbot of covertly opposing him while signing a petition for stricter divorce rules He denies charges of immorality and criticizes a letter from Dr Upjohn as unwarranted and deceptive.
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Philadelphia
Board of Inquiry
Irvine
Talbot
Ingram N. W. Irvine
Gog
Hmma D. Elliott
Huntingdon
United States
Bilcott
Upjohn
Dr Irvine
Bish
Whitehead
Pittsburg
Adams
Easton
Upjolm
Moore Named Chief of Bureau of Manufactures
President Roosevelt announces J. Hampton Moore of Philadelphia as head of the Bureau of Manufactures within the Department of Commerce and Labor. The appointment was communicated from Washington on December 20.
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Washington
Roosevelt
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
Bureau of Manufactures
Department of Commerce and Labor
Lamp Explosion Kills Woman and Child in Fairmont
In Fairmont West Virginia on December 29 a lamp exploded while Mrs Pasquale Dell and her young son were eating breakfast. Their clothing caught fire and they suffered grievous burns, dying within a short time. The tragedy occurred at their home, the result of the lamp incident.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Hand in Your Name for Free Magazine Delivery
Subscribers of the Democrat invited to submit names for the January issue of Woman's Home Companion. The list closes in a day or two and there is no cost to receive the magazine at home.
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Democrat
Woman's Home Companion
Rip
Democrat In
Three McMillan Family Die In Livingston County Fire
Geneseo New York December 26 three persons died in a fire that destroyed the farm residence of Charles McMillan at Conesus Lake. The dead are Charles McMillan Lottie McMillan and Frank McMillan a nephew. Laine McMillan, another sister, escaped from the blaze. The cause remains unexplained. The McMillans were a prominent Livingston county family. The large residence was totally burned.
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Geneseo
N. Y
Charles McMillan
Conesus Lake
Lottie McMillan
Frank McMillan
Laine McMillan
McMillan
McMillans
Livingston County
Amgo-Chilian Rescues W. R. Chester Crew at Sea
Havre dec 29 the British steam er Amgo-Chilian reports rescuing captain nelson his wife and five crew of the american schooner w r chester after a four day storm. nelson set fire to the schooner before abandoning her to prevent danger to navigation. the us consul will arrange sendoff home. the chester sailed from st martin s nb nov 24 and junesport me dec 3 for barbados. ship 121 tons 85 ft 7 in long 24 ft 8 in beam 8 ft 1 in deep.
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Havre
Johnston
Pensacola
Newport News
Nelson
W. R. Chester
Chester
St Martin's
N. B
Junesport
Barbados
Charles Nelson
Machias
Roosevelt to Visit Paris on Southern Trip
Paris Texas December 29. In reply to an invitation from Albert Sydney Johnson camp UCV through its commander J W Hardison President Roosevelt promises to visit Paris on his southern trip if possible. He notes two CSA veterans among his connections and mentions positions including the West Point cadet and Jeb Stewart Jr as US marshal for the eastern district of Virginia.
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Paris
Texas
Albert Sydney Johnson
U C. V
J. W. Hardison
Roosevelt
Pas Bon
Ceeser
Alabama
Semmes
Luke Wright
Philippines
Stonewall Jackson
West Point
Jeb’ Stewart
United States
Virginia
Murder Case Ties Mrs Bouton To Mountain Slaying
Colorado Springs police pursue a theory that Mrs Bessie Bouton is the Cutler Mountain murder victim. They track her movements with Milton Franklin from Denver on May 15 to New Orleans after August, hoping to locate her whereabouts and establish a key timeline. Authorities suspect the murder occurred in the last four days of November.
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Colorado
Springs
Colo
Cutler Mountain
Bessie Bouton
Bouton
Milton Franklin
Denver
Salt Lake City
Pacific Coast
Barbara
New Orleans
Shell Fish Commission Reports Progress in Connecticut
New Haven Dec 29 The shell fish commissioners of Connecticut submitted their annual report to Governor Chamberlain for the year ending September 30 It notes efforts to harmonize shell fisheries laws with New York to foster reciprocal advantage and amity Legal challenges in New York hinder full agreement but conditions look hopeful The fiscal summary shows taxes and receipts totaling 8679 with expenditures down creating a net balance over 4000 The oyster set success is shown by boat licenses rising from 35 in 1902 08 to 676 in the past year
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New Haven
Shell Fish Commissioners of
Connecticut
Chamberlain
New York
New York State
Two Boys Drown While Skating on Thin Ice
On the Poquonnock river in Bridgeport this afternoon two boys Edward Germ and Matthew Reynolds ages ten and eleven or so broke through the ice and drowned. Their bodies disappeared under the ice and were not recovered.
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Bridgeport
White
Poquonnock
Eddie Germ
Matthew Reynolds
Waiter Shot Today in Bowery Near Brennan Killing Spot
New York December 29 William O'Brien a homeless waiter who testified in the Mallon trial that sent Patrolman Arthur Mallon to twenty years in prison was shot in the abdomen near the Bowery saloon where Robert Brennan was killed last May O'Brien 25 has a police record and says the shooting was likely meant for him Three suspects are in custody but police lack hard evidence and O'Brien refuses to name them He says he was trying to go straight and that the shooting proves the dangers of opposing the cops
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New York
Robert Brennan
Arthur Mallon
William O’brien
Mallon
O'Brien
O’brien
Bowery
Brennan
Renewed push in Fall River cotton strike vote
Fall River Massachusetts on December 29 reports renewed interest in the cotton mill strike active since July 25. The textile council announced mass meetings of various unions for tomorrow afternoon where members will vote by ballot on ending or continuing the struggle.
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Fall River
Mass
Textile Council
Woodruff urges urban paths to success in commerce
Timothy T. Woodruff, former New York lieutenant governor, told the Commercial and Shorthand Teachers association convention that big cities offer abundant opportunities. He urged teachers to push students toward centers like New York and Chicago, stressing that effort beyond routine work is key to success in stenography and typewriting careers.
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Chicago
Timothy T. Woodruff
New York
Convention Dates Announced By New Haven Officials
New Haven December 29 The State Letter Carriers association will convene February 22 in Bridgeport along with the Sons of the American Revolution gathering at the same time and place Other scheduled events include the Grand lodge of Free Masons January 18 in the city the State Association of Civil Engineers February 14 the State Dairymen’s association January 18–19 in Hartford followed by the State Pomological society later in January or February.
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New Haven
State Letter Carriers’ Association
Bridgeport
Sons of the American Revolution
Grand Lodge of F. A. M
State Association of Civil Engineers
State Dairymen’s Association
Hartford
State Pomological Society
College men gather for Alpha Tau Omega congress
About 300 college men from universities nationwide attend the biennial Alpha Tau Omega congress in New York. Five chapters represented. The event runs until Friday with business sessions and planned entertainments by the local alumni to promote reconciliation after the war-era tensions.
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New York
United States
Alpha Tru Omega Fraternity
Richmond
Connecticut Forecast Fair to Night and Friday
Forecast for Connecticut calls for fair conditions tonight and Friday. Colder temperatures expected inland with brisk westerly winds diminishing.
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Connecticut
Husband Missing Year Found Alive After Hospital Stay
After more than a year believed dead William Austin of 263 Cherry Street wrote from Kansas City Missouri that he had been discharged from hospital after five months illness. He could not explain how he reached Kansas City or why he left Waterbury. Mrs Austin, who had assumed his death, learned of his recovery but found no hint when he might return, though she hopes to see him within a week. A Hudson River Yonkers corpse match had raised hopes she had found him, but proved otherwise.
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William Aunstin
Cherry Street
Kansas City
Austin
Waterbury
Heirs Seek Edward Lawson in West After Brooklyn Death
New York December 29 heirs to Jacob Lawson a Brooklyn manufacturer who died by accidental asphyxiation seek his son Edward J said to be in the west. The estate valued at about 1 500 000 was to be divided among three sons and a daughter. Howard, another son, reportedly went to California after a quarrel but was heard from in St Louis.
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New York
Jacob Lawson
Brooklyn
Edward J
West
Lawson
Howard
California
St Louis
Contract Awarded for City Building Projects
The contract lists Mason work by Chatfield & Chatfield for 7650 dollars, carpenter work by J J Macauley for 3901 dollars, plumbing by M J Daly & Son for 705 dollars, steam heating by M J Daly & Son for 446 dollars, painting by Austin & Woodruff for 2 75 dollars, and electric wiring for 140 dollars. The award details reflect multiple trades and total project scope.
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End Tire
Chouge
Chatfield & Chatfield
J. J. Macauley
M. J. Daly & Son
Austin & Woodruff
Steamer Puritan Put Out Of Business
Newport R I Dec 29 The steam er Puritan of the Fall River line was disabled after an accident leaving port for New York and remained anchored off Watch Hill with the Boston freight steamer alongside for aid. A broken rod in the Puritan’s wheel delayed decisions on route as the Boston towed her to New London for temporary repairs and winter overhaul. She will be replaced by the Plymouth.
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Newport
R. L
New York
Watch Hill
Boston
New London
Plymouth
Connecticut liquor bill to permit Sunday hotel sales
Hartford December 29 A hotel keepers association backed bill aims to allow sale of liquors and wines in reputable hotels and other places now forbidden on Sundays. The plan creates a three member commission two hotel men and one business man with a $10 license tax to fund the panel and requires hotels to have at least twenty rooms for guest use.
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Hartford
Skating on John D rink and city notes tonight
Mrs Margaret Whalen of 21 River street is seriously ill with pneumonia. Miss Clara Thompson and George Shore, both of this city, were married yesterday afternoon at Naugatuck. Fireman William Reiley injured last summer has returned to crutches and may not return to work soon. Judge Burpee ruled Louis Leventhal owes the city 87.10 for flood damage from a sewer overflow on Scogill street. The Sacred Heart drum corps hosts a reception tonight at Pleasure Hall 298 Dublin street. The Big Seven Social club holds its fourth annual concert and promenade at the Auditorium on Wednesday evening February 1, 1905. Everyone who attends will have a good time.
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John D
Margaret Whalen
River Street
Clara Thompson
George Shore
Naugatuck
William Reiley
Burpee
Louis Leventhal
Leventhal
Scogill Street
Sacred Heart Drum Corps
Pleasure Hall
Dublin Street
East Main Street
Big Seven
Connecticut's costly public buildings report totals $1.6 million
A special dispatch reports the supervising architect of the treasury department catalogs Connecticut public buildings. Nine projects are listed with construction and site costs totaling 1,599,001.37, plus 202,295.60 for sites and 118,227.34 for maintenance. Five buildings are complete, three underway, and several expansions are noted, with Waterbury and Norwich among locales receiving new or ongoing work.
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Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Hartford
Congress
Middletown
Espepal
New Haven
New London
Norwich
Torrington
Waterbury
Meriden
New Britain
Hampson-Sellew offer ornate chamber suites and showy bedroom pieces
In Waterbury Brass City, the Hampson-Sellew Co advertises French plate glass chamber suites and a wide floor stock. They claim high quality oak construction with hand rubbed finishes, artistic designs, and a strong show window display. Shoppers are invited to view a large selection including dress and box items.
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Carrie
son-Sellew
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