Great naval conflicts before the last great battle
A condensed chronicle of the Russo-Japanese War’s early naval actions from Feb to May 1904, detailing Japanese torpedo strikes against Port Arthur, bombardments, mine lays, and a series of sorties. It lists ships damaged sunk or captured, and notes casualties including Admiral Makaroff.
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Port Arthur
Retvisan
Cvareviteh
Pallada
Varing
Korletz
Chemulpo
Korea
Urin
Togo
Poltava
Diana
Novik
Askold
Boyarin
Petropavlovsk Ia
Pobieda
Chefoo Harbor
Ryeshiteln
Rurik
Vladlopetok
Korea Strait
Kamimura
Gromebei
Ressia
Nevik
Korsakovsk
Saghifien Island
Peresviet
Poltays
Sebastopol
Port Arthur Harbor
Russian and Japanese naval losses detailed in war report
The Tokyo report lists twenty three merchant steamers captured or sunk by Japan, with several sailing vessels seized in 1904. It details Japanese sinks of Russian ships, Russian ships captured or escaped, and fate of prominent Russian commanders amid the Port Arthur campaign.
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Tokyo
Griscom
United States
Mukden
Russia
Argun
Nicolai
Michael
Alexander
Manjuria
Rosnick
Ekaterinoslav
Juriden
Kotick
Talia
George
Pfubping
Nigretia
King Arther
Rosalie
Redington
Wilhelmina
Pawtry
Oakley
Shimonoseki
Gsaslors
Michima
Aurora
Desperate Torpedo Attacks Unnerved Russian Crews
The Straits of Korea battle reports the sinking of the Kniaz Souvaroff, with Admiral Rojestvensky wounded. Japanese torpedo boats played a key role as Togo pressed the Russians, causing heavy losses and a chaotic night retreat to land. Survivors reached Japan as rescue efforts ferried wounded to shore.
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Voelkersam
Sisson Veliky
Gt. Petersburg
Nebogatoff
Nikolai
Roshinoff
Nakhimoff
Kniaz
Togo
First Division
Straits of Korea
Chain
Almaz
Kniaz Souvaroff
Rojestvensky
Tau Islanda
Kamimura
Uriu
Japan
Madi
Goon AB
Japanese Red Cross Society
Yamaguchi
Nipe
Wage Ii
Nakhimhoff
Mrs Murphy Regains Health with Pink Pills
Mrs. Murphy of 1908 Norce Street Mort Wayne Indiana describes years of weakness and nervous spells. After using Dr Williams Pink Pills her condition improves within days and three boxes restore full health.
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Dr. Williams
Mary D. Marply
Norce Street
Mort Wayne
Indiana
Williama
Dr. Williama
Schenectady
N.Y
Dr. William
List of Lost Major Warships From Early Conflict
Since the war began, heavy losses by both sides include the Russian fleet with ships sunk near Tau Islands and at Port Arthur. The battleships Orel Borodino and three cruisers are confirmed lost, along with the auxiliary vessel and the mine-blown Boyarin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Tsu Islands
Hatsuse
Dalny
Yashima
Port Arthur
Miyaka
Kerr Bay
Halyen
Yoshino
Kasuga
Russia
Vladivostok
Rubsia
Tau Islands
Orel
Borodino
Boyarin
Model Young Man Wanted for Church Work and Farm Duties
Advertiser seeks a lad about twenty with church background and good education to drive a horse and cart, assist in stable and garden work, milk cows, handle pigs, endure rustic duties, and present good references. Wage is $50 yearly. lodging and meals (except dinner) must be provided by the worker.
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Wimbledon
Eng
Pension Granted After Decade Long Delay
Mrs. David Kizer of Springfield Ohio receives an eight dollar monthly pension but will not draw it for twelve years due to prior acceptance of her husband Devid Kiser as dead. He died after coming home sick from Denver after years of being mourned in the Black Hills. Senator Dubois laments the decline of oratory among American statesmen. A woman recounts attending a senate meeting and dreaming she went again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kizer
Springfield
Ohio
Devid Kiser
Denver
Black Hills
Dubois
Washington
Senate
Just Discrimination In Railway Rates Says President Spencer
The New York Sun reports that President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway argues against secret or unjust discriminatory practices in rail rates. He supports just discrimination necessary for complex commercial needs while opposing fixed government rates that could invite evasion and harm industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Spencer
The
Southern Railway
Spencer
International Railway Congress
Walker D. Hines
Louisville
Senate
Washington
New York Sun
Money Talks and If Gets Badly Rattled
A compact reflection on how money influences decisions and the effect of fear or doubt when faced with pressure. The writing contrasts confident negotiation with moments of insecurity in tense circumstances.
Defiance Cold Water Starch Promises Time and Money Save
Housekeepers are urged to buy Defiance Cold Water Starch noting each 16 oz package equals a full pound while competitors offer 4-pound packs for the same price of 10 cents. The copy asserts Defiance avoids injurious chemicals and never sticks to the iron, advising buyers to demand the 16 oz label and beware of shops stockpiling 12 ounce servings.
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Defiance
Fine feathers may not make fine birds in milliner bill display
A lighthearted note highlights milliner work as fine feathers create a striking display. Ducks and hats featured with colorful plumes, showing craftsmanship and style.
To Be a Good Talker Learn to Be a Listener First
A concise guide stresses listening as the foundation of effective dialogue. It argues that attentive listening builds understanding, reduces interruptions, and improves responses in conversations, meetings, and everyday exchanges.
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Netvistin
Variag
Korietz
Saghalien
Czarevitch
Klaochau
Shanghai
Mana
Saigon
French Indo-China
Mikasa
Ibled
Teen
Veces
Boomnog Raeiseiheans
Ks Eocome
Alexander Lil
Oslabya
Navarin
Issol Veliky
Admiral Nakhimoff
Dimitri Donskoi
Vladimir Monomakh
Spietiana
Jemtchug
Ural
Irtessim
Oushakoff
Monitor
Kamtschatka
Admiral Seniavin
Gen
Ad. Apraxine
Bedovi
Grozny
Enquist
Admiral Togo
Conea
United States Navy Department
Ite
Henry F. Cope
Chicago Tribune
Coney Island
Thomas Darlington
New York
Sea Breeze
West Coney Island
Association For Improving
Brassey
Great Britain
France
Germany
Mere Winslow
Nitin Tobkinge
Malem Mwai
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