12 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1904
Page
1
Reports from Tokio and Chefoo say the Port Arthur squadron may have escaped by sea but confirmation is elusive. Telegrams from Taingcheu hint at possible movement toward Shinining promontory and Yellow Sea while officials deny Port Arthur surrender.
Aug reports from the fortress indicate the Haein squadron did not return to Port Arthur. Japanese batteries shell Western basin area where the squadron anchored, causing damage to ships and town but no decisive results. Forts later drove the ships from Kaolin positions as dawn broke on August 10.
A garbled dispatch from Creonsadt dated August 11 reports an admiral ordering key naval commanders to prepare and move on future operations. The unclear text mentions Admiral Poe jestivensky and a battle group to act, with references to upcoming actions set for mid September.
A semi official telegram reports Russian battleships Pa biela and Betyigan damaged near Port Arthur after torpedo boat destroyer Myesitely and other ships faced action. The Ruyseion squadron left Port Arthur in response to orders from View Admin Obskredioff.
Preparations are completed for the reception of the Port Arthur squadron as departures are expected and reports note the siege at the fort is entering its final stage amid ongoing Associated Press coverage.
Reports from the Far East describe a Russian naval commander ordering a sortie from Port Arthur as the fortress faces a desperate stand. The potential loss risks weakening defense, with observers awaiting the outcome and signaling international outrage over the crisis.
The readable text fragment references a Japanese force and a stated intention to attack details, but the garbled OCR yields no coherent event, date, or named figures to summarize into a concrete news item.
Fragmentary OCR describes a naval interaction involving Japanese and Allied forces with mentions of destroyers and a Japanese officer. It references a 14 year old observer, a ship condition, and conflicting accounts reported by Associated Press, amid and involving Hyewshitelni and Shestukovely.
A garbled dispatch describes a night test of ships near a fortress. It mentions Fort Arthur bombardments and a Russian torpedo boat destroyer arrival. It references a Japanese cruiser and gunboat with unclear details.
The text describes a strategic move by the Port Arthur force to unite with the Mindenstock squadron. Admiral Togo’s position is addressed as a factor in the plan, and the outcome depends on whether the operation succeeds in linking the fleets.
A terse dispatch notes the departure of the Port Arthur squadrons with no further details provided. Royal Alexei appears in the fragmentary text, indicating a brief obituary or report context.
A report from Tokio states Japan attacked the Russian squadron with torpedoes before Port Arthur. At dawn a Japanese hit on a ship is reported as the net Vita and another vessel drift toward Port Arthur.
Reports from Chee Poo dated August 11 describe a Japanese cruiser Kishgt ambushing near Hound Island in the recent engagement. The vessel reportedly shelled Yeney stores, targeting wharves and material for a city project.
A garbled report notes ToGo rates a pecan port and references Port Arthur forts in a wrestling of claims about a warlike engagement. The fragment implies fighting occurred near a port area with disputed participation by Fort Arthur forces.
Reports describe Japanese troops driving east of the Hessian front while attackers push southward. Generals move to survey lines near Liery Yoo le a froots with distant Allied resistance. a large coastal force advances near Yinkaw as Gen. Vonston prepares a St. Louis visit for August 11.
A stalled strike in Chicago and Milwaukee persists as retailers meet with Packers representatives but report no progress toward talks. Union leaders plan to press legal action and seek U S government intervention to compel terms, following President Roosevelt’s injunction.
The plan calls for Dawn or tomorrow to initiate legal action in federal court against a stockholder union tied to the Digest packing concern. It argues that a legal combination remains and will push the strike to compel production of books and contracts in open court, prompting President Roosevelt to intervene.
Officials of the Market Wagon Drivers union set a run vote for Sunday on a potential strike by about 4,000 grocer wagon drivers. If peace is not secured, drivers may join other unions already on strike, threatening a supply cut by Monday.
A salting company worker named Shuman was attacked by a mob of about 490 rioters outside a home and severely beaten. Police arrived as the crowd dispersed, with initial reports suggesting possible fatalities from injuries.
An unsigned report from Chicago notes President Michael Frennetty of the Bitehenrs nie defends peace talks to end the micking house strike but warns a first agreement will not stand. Observers expect a demand for revised terms and allied trades acceptance before any settlement.
Chicago August 11 The legal plant of the American Can Company announced that management will not furnish any cows to the packers averting a strike at the plant. The move aims to calm rising tensions and ensure continued production.
Officials at the American Can Company report large orders from major packers and indicate a substantial portion of goods are prepared for delivery. The note highlights strong demand and imminent shipments for the canning industry.
Fragmentary text notes a person called to Villa Alexandra in Peterhel near St Petersburg. The passage mentions an afternoon event on a date near January 20 and references a midwife or accoucheur role with a forthcoming announcement.
Victor officials and Cripple Creek authorities issued a sheriff's order during a tense confrontation in Cripple Creek district. The directive, described as a protective measure, targets a group referred to as white caps and references local figures Mayor Freeh and Sheriff Sheckey.
The merged ticket allocates five positions to populists and three to democrats. Candidates listed include governor George in Herge lieutenant governor Dr A Townsend secretary of state BH Writtle treasurer John M Oshore auditor J Cunadyy attorney general Edward Whalen and commissioner A A Worsley superintendent of instruction Albert Rofthay. Other items describe unrelated incidents in New York and Indiana with injuries and a note about a medical figure from Dallas.
Eight men died when the Ber ringer gold mine near Gold Vitte NC flooded after a dam breach caused by heavy rain. The shaft was flooded, nine men were inside, and only manager Thomas May escaped. Dead bodies remained unrecovered as water filled the mine tonight. The mine is owned by The Whitnes Theduetion Company of Salleburys and Pitieburg.
The widow, honoring the deceased wishes, orders a simple funeral without wreaths or military honors. The body will lie in Sainteloulde church for a morning service on Saturday, followed by burial at Mont Maertre cemetery. President Joubet’s secretaries will attend. cabinet members likely attend privately.
South Bend reports a telegram from Jivelles Cullette and Cevelyna Oslo stating they left 1500 dollars worth of jewels under a pillow while accompanying a story autobarre to Bo Louis. Police search continues for the missing jewels though nothing has been recovered.
The body of a 24 year old man was found in the Madison River a short distance north of Dykman Street yesterday. Police found a handkerchief bearing the initials A. J. WW and the body had been in the water for some time.
George F. Parker of Indiana, head of the literature bureau for the dene orvtle vetioe committee, visited Judge Parker at Rosemount. Parker contributed to the Cleveland campaign literature and was named consul to Birmingham and Moghand, with a pamphlet of Judge Parker's acceptance speech planned.
Pueblo laboring townsfolk and more than 200 searchers scoured the Eden wreck site for missing victims, but reports indicate bodies lie buried in quicksand beneath river piers. Fireman Mayfield testified at the coroner's inquest recounting his escape and offering views on how the disaster occurred.
The automobile tour that began in the east on July 25 with 122 starters finished in St. Louis with 63 machines. The longest leg covered was Boston to St. Louis, a distance of 2068 miles. Relatively few accidents were reported along the route.
In Tex, Police Commandant Torres of Aguas Calientes and two policemen were sentenced at Fuerte to be shot for killing Americans Lawrence Way and Edward Latimer. Execution delayed last week due to relatives influence. Torres likely not to be pardoned as sentiment remains high. In Denver, Judge Milling upheld service of a divorce summons on Genevieve Chandler Phipps in New York, five days to plead, and quashed a similar summons for U S Steel and partners, allowing dividend and interest payments to Phipps.
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