30 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1904
Page
1
Reports from St Petersburg indicate extreme uncertainty over the Liao Yang front as Russian and Japanese columns maneuver. Slavs retreat to strong positions around Tine Young while weather and roads may determine whether Kuropatkin makes a stand or withdraws within a day.
Reports from Port Arthur indicate resumed fighting on August 27 with heavy clashes noted between August 22 and 26. Chinese survivors say over ten thousand Japanese troops hold the garrison while bodies were carried from trenches to the city.
Shanghai reports the mission torpedo boat destroyer Crexowol has been disarmed and the cruiser Askold will disarm tomorrow as part of naval actions in the region.
Report from St Petersburg notes the Russian government intends to pre vent a Modlensk incident by asking France and Portugal to recall orders to deliver the ship from high seas operations if she enters an African port belonging to either nation. The move follows an agreement with Great Britain to send a warship from Cape Colony in search of the cruiser.
St. Petersburg Aug 24. Reliable sources report General Stoessel at Port Arthur telegraphing the emperor thanks him for encouragement. The garrison says defenders are ready to die for Port Arthur. They have suffered severely and may not hold out more than a month or six weeks longer.
Tokyo reports Russian forces concentrate in Asia with two possible aims a major engagement or strategic retirement. Forces reportedly defeated Lung Toushan and withdrew from Abshanstan and Anping, while Atshanshan stands as Linge Yang’s strongest defense. It is believed General Kuropatkin may avoid further fighting.
London August 29 British cruiser actions are discussed with unconfirmed reports that the Smolensk and Petersburg volunteers have overhauled a vessel in Jenat. The Admiralty has not officially confirmed the statement.
Headquarters Camp Gainesville Gia Ade announces a monument to Confederate dead from the first Mull Thun battle to be unveiled tomorrow at Groveton. General Bell and Seventh Cavalry will participate in exercises while a nine mile march will separate division camp No 2 from the town. Governor Montague will preside as the ceremony unfolds with troops assigned to five routes to arrive simultaneously.
A Hawthorne dispatch reports record rain washing out tracks from Mason to Summit and at Laughton Canyon. Flooded lines delay Reno departures, with construction crews repairing and plans for limited service to Sodaville and Badaville. Through trains on the Tonopah and Carson and Colorado lines face uncertain resumption as more rain looms.
In Laramie Wyoming on August 2 a mob of about three hundred hanged Joe Martin, a Black man accused of assaulting Della Krause in the county jail. during the violent abduction, bystanders were injured and Martin slashed Frank Fraser before being taken to a lamp post where he was killed.
Reports from St Petersulture indicate General Kuropatkin is drawing all forces east and south toward Liao Yang as Russians retire after yesterday’s clash. The move signals possible withdrawal due to supply and terrain, with uncertainty on whether he aims for Liao Yong or a northward retreat.
Aug 24 Harbin says Russian forces in the August 25 fighting near Yéth and south of Lane Yang suffered about 3000 killed or wounded. The vast majority of casualties occurred at Anplig.
Reported fighting near Mukden on August 26 describes Japanese advances on the right flank and Russian responses. Tokio reports occupation of Anping and Tunghuyet with Japanese forces threatening Adping and Mackling lines, while Russian lines remain contested and communications are noted as active.
Fragmentary dispatch states the Japanese pursued and overran forces during a night march from Anshan Shan. A general was reported killed by an exploding shell as the opposing force was overtaken at daylight.
Siauterhera Georgia Aug 24 Sebaathin Merits a negro man living near Portal in Bulloch County was dragged from his house by five men whipped and shot dying soon after He named three attackers Peery Barnes Henryaries and Wealey Waters all white men The coroner called for custody of the other suspects and further investigation into the incident.
In a series of reports from Buenos Ayres and Worcester, mass casualties and insurgent advances are noted as the Argentine government vows to uphold a strict sea neutrality. Interlocutors include Paraguay's minister and other foreign affairs officials, while internal strife sees troops deserting and insurrectionists gaining ground.
Port au Prince Movil Aug 29 By finalimeun vale the hafrhberma communes day declared that Mijou finance ministers be reaper ble for the deterioration of the puliie fiancee The chamber of comes munes voted unanimously to censure Minister of Finance Hijon for mismanagement of public finances He offered resignation but the president refused to accept it Aug 34 A cloud burnt in Bilver How cannon hue wrecking Northern Pacific tracks east of Durango and two bridges swept away traffic delayed on the Lracka.
The Japanese wire performer Mme. Kimeo toppled from the high wire at Glen Letto amid a dramatic fall. She appeared to read a cablegram stating Path died today before crashing to the ground, suffering injuries to shoulder and back.
Aug 29 report from Chicago and Chiengwo notes no settlement achieved in stockyards strike. Mediation by aldermen failed as packers refused concessions. union leaders and allied trades council discussed a peace proposition with no immediate action. Large crowds blocked strikebreakers while labor reps planned further talks.
Chicago August 24. Report states that the peace pact prepared by leaders provides for workers to be brought back by union men and for wages to be maintained before the strike is recognized. The leaders seek a settlement not seen as surrender.
In Chicago on August 21 crowds of hungry men scramble for food at community tents as strike funds dwindle. Workers demand unconditional surrender and threaten to return individually if leaders call off the strike.
Topeka Kansas August 29 The Allied Metal Workers affiliate with Santa Fe machinists boosting strike support across the union. Plans to consolidate have moved discussions for months amid potential participation in the dispute if a settlement is not reached. Filkins West Virginia August 24 The next president of the United States is the refrain as three cheers greet Senator Davis at the fall meeting of the Biking Faly association. Washington August 29 Luxury will be sacrificed in new armored cruisers authorized by Congress with bureau plans showing changes in interior layout.
A swelling program at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition opened with world and Olympic marks under threat. John Flanagan broke the Olympic hammer record at 168 feet 1 inch. CG M King and Jay Kwey posted top jumps while Kwry set a new world best in the long jump. John Daly led early in the 2500 metre steeplechase but failed to outrun James Lightbody near the finish.
Four thousand people attended the opening of the grand circuit meeting at Narragansett Park Providence August 29. All events were decided in straight heats with lively racing. A world pacing record for mares without a pacemaker was smashed as Carter owned by H. Chapin Rochester lowered her mark from 2.03% to 2.02.
Tom Jenkins, American champion Catch-as-Catch-Can wrestler, toured Britain and met George Hackenschmidt in London. The Graeco-Roman title match ended with Hackenschmidt the victor. Promoters had guaranteed an $8,000 purse but payment was refused after the bout.
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