20 May 1904
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
1
Reported by Daily News correspondent Iy G P Phales, 70 000 Russians march toward Port Arthur to relieve the siege as Japanese forces close in. Japanese advance lines near Tarndon Miaaw PA and bombardment aims to silence Russian batteries. Skirmishes occur along the railroad as tension rises.
May 10 dispatch claims chaotic fighting as Japanese forces press an amphibious landing. reports allege Chinese and Japanese troops exchange positions near Kai Chao and Cheng Low with casualties among both sides amid tense border actions.
The article notes a sea voyage mishap aboard a vessel near Paris with the crew affected by an unclear event. Names and exact details are damaged, but the piece records a troubled situation at sea and that the crew faced a disruption during their assignment.
Fragmentary report mentions a bear sighting and a violent incident along a river, with confused references to a Japanese army and individuals named Wang Cheng. The text is garbled and lacks coherent facts to verify details.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a wartime note mentioning a new defense effort and protection of Britiel. Details are unclear but imply mobilization or security measures associated with an allied defense stance.
A Vladivostok report warns that Japanese text Dom tardmment may be more effective than March 4. It predicts enemy ships will position themselves in an Amur area free of ice, limiting maneuverability. News notes potential great loss of life as non combatants are ordered to evacuate Viadivori and nearby areas.
Petersburg reporting that the saline ality denies being officially advised of the Jiputeomee covocation of New Chwang as of May 9.
Amid mixed signals and confusing reports, St Petersburg expresses relief at Japanese naval losses while observers debate the Battle of Port Arthur. Early messages describe ships sunk or damaged, with public sentiment praising divine favor and imperial leadership despite uncertain casualty figures.
Miners refusing military registration in Ladbow County are moved as martial law tightens. About 3,000 strikers are herded into a bull pen after a forced convoy eight miles through the rain.
From Beoul today the Korean government announced the severance of all treaties with Russia. The action follows long standing friction and alignment shifts connected to the wider conflict involving neighboring powers and a major timber trade dispute.
May 19 in Washington police investigate a moving picture stunt before the Washington Monument. An impersonator of President Roosevelt appears to aid a staged distressed black man as a carriage nears and departs, witnessed by Capitol police and bystanders.
Joe Angeles Cal May 19 Three bishops were elected by the Methodist general conference on ballots. Dr Henry Spellmeser Newark NJ Dr W F McDowell New York and Dr James Hashford Delaware Ohio were chosen on ballots. McDowell is the youngest at 42 and previously secretary of the board of education. Hashford formerly led Ohio Wesleyan University. Spellmeser has long served as Newark executive manager and pastor.
In Illinois and Wisconsin reports delegates show restlessness amid protracted party deadlock. Delegates leave town and oppose further governor nominations while minor-office contenders fund expensive headquarters. New Wisconsin results reaffirm La Follette’s lead and list appointed state officials and electors.
A dispute over a law case led to a fatal shooting on a ranch near Arriola. Humphreys opened fire after a warrant was issued for two men named Hen for horse theft. Herman and his wife fled bail but Humphreys was arrested following the incident. The report also notes an unrelated 1915 election update for the International Typographical Union with Lynch reelected.
Secretary of State Hay addressed the opening of the World’s Press Parliament in Festival Hall St Louis May 1. He praised the press as a force shaping global understanding and peace, noting the era of personal government has passed and government power rests with the people’s will as reflected by the press. The crowd filled Festival Hall though seating held 2,600 accredited delegates only.
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