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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
1
Reports from Chee boo describe Japanese assaults near Port Arthur with heavy casualties on both sides. Refugees arrive by steamer Warehiow while Russians insist defenses remain intact though many structures are damaged. Japanese and Russian fleets are reported in excellent condition and outposts are manned after bitter fighting.
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate confusion and no official updates on front battles. The narrative suggests Russian forces may be withdrawing while authorities debate General Varapathin's status as fighting continues and Japanese positions, including Kasuge, are cited amid limited information.
London dispatch reports from New Chimang dated Vueust indicate the Russian gunboat Sivoneh, abandoned since the start of the war, and crew with weapons have begun tow biog Vane Pwo Japanese gun. On Monday, reconnoitering near Sivouch, they were fired upon.
Aug. 3 report from St Petersburg note Russian volunteer fleet has departed the Red Sea and, likely, moved toward the Indian Ocean or Jibutil French Somaliland. Russian and Japanese forces clash near Liao Yu area with heavy, uncertain losses on both sides, six to eight thousand Russian deaths cited. reports also mention telegrams about Tsar Nicholas and Viceroy Alexei’s movements and a Tokio dispatch claiming the armored cruiser Kasange sunk.
The Japanese and Russians clashed near Tomucheong and Hei Cheng in a sharp weekend fight. Japanese forces attacked at daylight Sunday and were repulsed with heavy losses. Russians held high ground north of Tomucheng then withdrew after artillery standoff with about four hundred Japanese casualties. Kuroki reported two days of fighting at Yao Tseu Ling and Yushant Inteen with significant officer and enlisted casualties.
The Texas Democratic state convention adjourned after nominating a full ticket led by Governor W. T. Lanham for lieutenant governor George D. T. and others including J. J. Terrill for superintendent of public instruction and M. M. Brooke for associate justice. The platform urged moderate reforms and opposed prohibition with calls for railroad regulation and wage controls while noting President Wilson’s administration and urging labor-friendly policies.
The article outlines a London discussion about extending wartime influence and the Dardanelles issue. It notes British representations to the Allies and the need to secure international agreements, including concessions on privileges and future actions once Japan’s war ends.
Petersburg reports General Kuropatkin ordered removal of all civilians from a city to provide proper quarters for the Russian army. In Biaterok a rainstorm produced a shower of small fish.
A new phase of the Teamsters strike spreads to Chicago meat yards as drivers boycott deliveries to retail butchers. Police clash with rioters as hundreds attack strikebreakers, injuring at least two officers and dozens of workers.
An edited wartime dispatch claims the greatest feature of the stele was broken and that Pacmen have lost content of the greater part of their base. Neewtech dealers work to weather defeat while Opidegund phonites and the public support them with eight to day efforts.
Delegates from western states gather in Denver as the federal land committee opens with 100 delegates. Secretary Wilton and officials from forestry and reclamation attend as debate centers on the homestead act and forest reserves affecting grazing and farming lands in the West.
Denison Texas August 3 The conductors of the Missouri Kansas & Texas Portland south divisions and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen informed the deputy president of the Order of Railway Telegraphers they will not handle freight for strikers acting as railway agents. Superintendent Sullivan says about twenty seven operators are at work on the Dallas and Fort Worth division and more men are available. Trainmen deny the statement urging little change in the situation.
Officials report the Katy line hampered by telegraphist walkout. Extra operators were hired in New Orleans in anticipation of the strike to keep service moving. In Indianapolis the Democratic state convention enters its second session with Alonzo Frith continuing as permanent chair. Delegates to the national convention were chosen at the prior meeting on May 12.
At the Topeka convention after a long session the populists accepted fusion with the Democrats. A faction bolted to nominate a straight populist ticket while Democrats were allowed to nominate the governor and other state officials, making the ticket Democratic aligned.
Denver bankers and officials including M. Johnson and John J. Jones were arrested on charges related to falsifying statements and mismanaging the Fidelity Ravings Association now in receivership. Bonds set at 255,000 await posting as investigators cite irregularities tied to the Concordia Land Company and Concordia Parish funds.
The candidate Thomas F. Woteon, asked today if he would accept the populist nomination for vice president, said yes. He plans to go to Lincoln Nebraska August 10 to address the populist state convention and share views on fusion and related questions. He travels west to study the field and assess the campaign landscape.
Indianapolis Aug 3 Charles W Fairbanks senior United States senator from Indiana was formally notified of his nomination for vice president by the Republican National Convention. Elihu Root delivered the notification address on the veranda of Mr Rabbanks home before 5000 guests and state officials.
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