31 Oct 1904
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1904
Page
1
International tribunal already at work as inquiries proceed. Flat denial issued regarding rumor of Rojestvensky retirement.
Port Arthur amid ongoing bombardments as Japanese forces press the siege on October 24. Reports recount fires at a smokeless powder magazine, the capture of Hikane mountain slopes, and Russian outpost skirmishes near Chiattanimenhar with Kuropatkin noting limited gains and Japanese bombardment.
Special to the Meening Journal reports Gallup resident MM Brown died from injuries after falling forty feet from a bridge into the Rio Puerco. He was found unconscious and died without regaining consciousness.
Trinidad October 30 The coroner reports no bodies have been removed from the Tereso mine where forty nine miners were entombed by Friday’s explosion. Three bodies previously said to be recovered remain inside as another rock slide and collapsing debris hinder rescue efforts.
A Manchuria HQ dispatch notes four successful Japanese night assaults on the Russian outpost at Wamingtsun with two Russian counterattacks repulsed. It details October 28 enemy night actions at Wattan Mountain and an October 29 infantry detachment attack from the center toward Wumingtsun, with looting and house fires observed.
The message from St Petersburg notes a heavy clash at Bodhist temple on Oct 27 and signals the approaching major battle. Alexieff heads toward the capital amid talk of a potential throne change while a Caucasus viceroyalty revival is discussed as exile. Washington reports a decision to deploy American surgeons to Far East forces after clearance.
The French foreign minister M. Delcasse is credited with helping avert a conflict between Britain and Russia over the North Sea incident. Reports indicate a diplomatic triage and proposed equitable terms were pursued by Delcasse with Britain and France seeking to avoid a broader war that could draw in Japan and Prussia.
Washington reports Secretary Hay issued a circular proposing a second Hague conference. The plan covers topics from neutrals and private property in naval warfare to bombardment of ports and favors a general system of arbitration treaties and periodic international congresses for peace.
A proposed venture to export high grade Amertown cattle to Mexico. Carlos Colitan, president, will manage Ohio office. The capitalization is $5,000,006 with Marlene Coroprines overseeing orders and logistics amid regulatory oversight.
A dispatch from Portland outlines alleged plans by a Chinese reform group to foment a revolution during the Chinese New Year celebrations in February. The article claims members seek to depose the current emperors and install Shin as a figurehead with Yip Yes as prime minister, aiming to establish a new government.
A Missouri Pacific train collision in Tipton Missouri injures many and kills several aboard a Pullman car. Victims include Margaret Burke of Kansas City and others identified locally. The wreck occurs after the engine of a second section splits a Pullman car and hits the forward section, with water stop and subsequent injuries reported.
Fra ncisco Cal January report says featherweight champion Gans will weigh 133 pounds for his title defense against Britt tomorrow night. Gans trained with road work this morning and afternoon while Meritt halted full routines, doing only light work today. Odds favor Gans at around seven to one as the public expects a brisk, decisive bout.
The Morning Journal notes election results in 1904 will be distributed faster nationwide due to expanded telephone use. Large Bell System facilities in New York City will handle special wires and central centers, with suburban and rural areas receiving timely returns by phone. Anticipated widespread “telephone parties” and nationwide efficiency aim to deliver results quickly on election night.
From Mukden correspondent notes on August 28 29 and the siege of Liao Yang. Soldiers and nurses endure shelling from Japanese batteries as ambulances carry wounded and reserves stream toward the front. A captive balloon and intense bombardment frame a grim district as the fate of Liao Yang hovers.
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