Port Arthur Doomed as Fort Holds Against Relief Effort
Amid reports from Kin Chou and Port Arthur, defenses are seen as unable to be taken quickly. Analysts say Kuropatkin could relieve the garrison if enough forces assemble, while Dalny refugees indicate continued Japanese pressure and limited civilian presence.
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Petersburg
Une Jowes
Nooehan
Admiralty
Associated Press
Port Arthur
Kuropatkin
Anms
Stoesse
Provice
Japanese Proclamation Calls for Support in Port Arthur Siege
Tokyo May 25. General Oko, leading Japanese forces at Port Arthur, issues a proclamation to Lang Tung Peninsula residents. He claims war was forced by unlawful aggression in China and Korea and vows protection of property and order while warning Russians and rebels of severe punishment.
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Oko
Port Arthur
Lang Tung
Jane
Fureia
Ching
Korea
Juretier
VOTO AS PIGHEPING KEGtNe VE PALSY Che Poo
Unclear fragmentary text describes a scouting party arriving from Yulny to a village near Polis about ten miles west north, with mentions of a batt place and a date around May 29. Details are garbled and hard to parse for precise events or actors.
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Che Poo
Yulny
Batarday
Wee Bey Villegers
Vieipity
Datoyava
Peolay
Yio Hong Tae Pont
Rajbredad
Polis
Japanese Fleet Attack Details From Spehn Spearhead
Tokyo reports the fourth division formed the right wing in the attack on Spehn. The enemy force consisted of one infantry division and two craft batteries with artillery. Fire and bombardment forced retreat. the fleet then advanced to seize magazines at Tefangrnis Coy. Estimates place enemy losses around 2,800.
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Ashington
Etry
Wttes
Kin Chou
Speehan Bi
Mivision
Nto
Fattawadi
Tefangrnis
Chew
Mistchenko’s Cossacks Ride Toward Seoul in Korea
From St Petersburg the Russky Invalid Army reports General Mistchenko’s 5000 Transbaikal Cossacks advanced toward Seoul then retreated after reaching a day from the city. The unit moved 400 miles in two weeks, aimed to seize Seoul but orders forced withdrawal back to Wiju. The advance, east of Fung Wang Cheng, threatened Kürekt’s rear and suggested persistence of pursuit.
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St. Petersburg
Russky Invalid G Army
Mistchenko
Korea
Seoul
Europe
Wiju
Associated Press
Fong Wang Cheng
Kurekt
Mistelvert
Phage Tan Seen Cornered in British Corner
Unclear text fragment mentions phage Tan and British cornered scene with ambiguous names and details. Content appears damaged and lacks verifiable events or entities.
Russians Sell Gunpowder to Chinese Bandits Exposed
Berlin reports detail a Frankfurter Zeitung dispatch describing Russian officers accused of selling gunpowder from army depots to Chinese bandits. Prices rose as powder was mixed with sand and shipments targeted raids on railway stations, provoking Chinese merchants’ anger and leading to officer arrests.
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Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Harbin
Gearthy Loreena
Stole Gems Worth 15000 Arrests in May
Police arrested Rieven Herter, 15 years old, in Chicago on May 29 for stealing gems valued at 15 400. Merbert notes the suspect disposed of 2 606 worth of jewels in New York and planned to recruit a partner in Michigan venue. He was apprehended attempting to relocate the loot and establish a new sale.
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Rieven Herter
Merbert
J. W. Kiser
Michigan
Chicago
Hiemplayer
New York
Mmusinens
Last Charge at Nanshan Hill Ends Nine Death Defying Assaults
Tokyo reports detail the fighting at Kin Chou where Japanese troops attacked fortified positions at Nanshan Hill nine times. Bayonets clashed, heavy shells and machine gun fire raked trenches as Japanese forces pressed forward. Despite fierce resistance, a decisive barrage and relentless infantry advances ultimately determined the day for the defenders.
Prest on Roosevelt special train from Washington reaches Penmar
Penmar Pa May 30 Roosevelt and party arrived at 2 08 a m after an unknown trip from Washington. The special train will stay on sidetrack there until 7 Relaek then proceed to Gettys.
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Penmar
Preston Roosevelt
Washington
Gettys
Diplomatic Tension Surges as Officials Warn of Rising Hostility
A State Department report notes growing anti-foreigner sentiment in the republic and widespread postings of decrying notices. Ties to foreign officials in Port au Prince and sanctions against expatriates are cited as contributing to the volatile climate.
Washington Names Officials In Senate Committee Clash
A garbled Washington dispatch notes Secretary Dover of the Population Committee and Secretary Amb of the State Senate plan to meet with Mr. Overlyou, with a chairman leading conferences the past week.
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Washington
Desperate Depot Empties Revolver in Street Shooting
A chaotic report describes a shooting near the Alvarade hotel where a group, including Abree arretie, were detained. Police say a delay on a train and the presence of a non union group tied to the incident.
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Orient
Alvarade
Mar Biote
Mont Pelel Rumors Return to Activity at Island
Fragmentary prose describes unrest and prominent figures on the island with references to a May date, a governor, and a public warning. The text notes shelter disruptions and intermittent eruptions while mentioning a supposed ongoing inspection or assessment by authorities.
Moors Attitude Grows Menacing in Europe Relations
Reported tensions rise as attitudes of natives toward Europeans grow more hostile. References to political strategies and colonial governance surface amid discussion of Pereian headwaters and the broader imperial stance.
Number of Executive Civil Service Employees Reported
A Census Bureau bulletin places the total US executive civil service employees at about 150 383 with adjustments excluding certain groups. It notes distribution by department and length of service, including wartime and coastal or naval yard classifications, and presents various age and salary details.
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Washington
Executive Civil Service
United States
Ceobunbha
Humber
Unclear text fragment from historical report
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and a possible expedition with researchers, noting a successful finding and a division into parties. Details on names, places, dates, and outcomes are unreadable or garbled.
Railroad layoff scale tops seven percent of workers
A major railroad economy drive will cut at least 75 000 jobs nationwide by June 10 across freight, station, and clerical posts. Pennsylvania, Vanderbilt, and other lines plan large reductions as freight demand slips, with total U.S. railroad employment near 1.15 million prior year.
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Chiesge
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt Hees
Albany
Chicago
Vanderbilt
Cienke
Ronda Oa
Russia to Seek China Deal Amid Manchurian Talks
A dispatch reports Russia considering a railway treaty with China to secure Manchuria and surrounding territories. The report notes potential lease terms and strategic aims, including access to resources and security arrangements near Lake Baikal and the eastern frontier.
Russians Begin to See Light in Far East War
St Petersburg reports May 21 dispatch says Japan advances along the Liao Yang road after fording the Ling Tong pen neck. Russians appear reluctant but expect new Japanese force movements, with cautious optimism over a potential second victory near Liao Yang.
Venezuela to Buy Railroad Under German Bank Control
Venezuelan government plans to acquire the national railway run by a German banking house tied to Disconto Gesellshaft. German shareholders may sell holdings as Kaiser policy shifts affect German commerce. Reorganization of Venezuelan finances reportedly involves New York banks and President Castro's broader policy aims.
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Hhanover
Venesuela
Geremoo
Venezuela
Phils
Castro
New York
Million Dollar Fire On Water Front Delays Jersey Rail Line
A fire damaged the Delaware Lackawanna and Western freight yard in Jersey City destroying coal cars and oil barrels. Estimated loss tops a million dollars with piers 7 8 and 18 heavily used and multiple tracks and facades affected by the blaze. Investigators probe cause as lines resume operations.
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New York
Delaware, Lackawenna & Western Railroad
Jersey
Canal Tate
Petien Wasser
Wright airship sails thirty feet at Kitty Hawk test
The Wright brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright tested their airship near Dayton after December success at Kitty Hawk. The craft ran along a track and rose briefly about twelve feet then halted due to engine and propeller damage, preventing a repeat test.
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Hie
Orville
Hoe Wreiett
Elty
Kitty Think
N.C
Dante
Rene
Venezuela Crisis Rumors Spark Unease Over War Supplies
Washington reports rising uneasiness as Venezuela may fail to pay for French armed forces placed in fortifications at Porto Bello and other ports. A 1500 line artillery purchase is claimed, with skilled crews hired for a set period, fueling fears of repudiation or further payments under arbitration awards.
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Washington
Vonexuela
Puerto Bello
Venezuela
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