24 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1905
Page
1
Reports say ships sailed from Kamranh Bay and heavy cannonading was heard at night. It is unclear if Tokyo’s main fleet or scouts engaged, with news anxiously awaited on whether a major engagement occurred.
The report asserts Russian forces are well equipped for combat, with indications of adequate weapons, ammunition, and logistical support. Officials note sustained supply lines and modernized equipment enabling potential offensive operations.
The complete Russian fleet sailed from Kamranh bay on April 22 at noon and heavy cannonading was heard at night. The fleet possibly engaged with a portion of the Japanese squadron. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky met Admiral Jonquieres before departure, with no Russians landing. Nebogatoff’s detachment was awaited as prices rose locally.
Manila reports three warships off Corregidor island with strong belief they are Japanese. The Japanese Consul Marita Gori awaits hourly the arrival of Vice Admiral Kamimura, signaling rising tensions in the area.
Paris and Tokyo report that France has ordered the expulsion of the Russian second Pacific squadron from Kamranh bay to uphold neutrality. France tells Indo China officials to enforce the three mile limit and to ensure the Russians depart French waters, with Russia claiming it has issued return orders.
In St. Petersburg on Monday April 24 the Vice Admiral continues his policy of strategic silence after answering the admiralty. The report notes no direct statements or disclosures from the admiral regarding upcoming actions or plans.
Paris reports the Russian squadron left Kamranh bay after a cordial call on Admiral Jonquieres. A Saigon dispatch notes cannon fire from the fleet on Japanese scouts while transports Kiel Jupiter Kniaz Gortschaikoff and Mitai remain at Saigon. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky has dysentery but fleet health is generally good.
Russian naval circles speculate on a northern voyage as orders reach Captain and Admiral. A prominent officer calls the current exchanges a game of naval hide and seek while noting Japan seeks the squadron’s exact position and sea movements beyond the three mile limit.
Washington April 23 official sympathy in Washington is divided between Japan and Russia as Togo and Rojestvensky prepare for a potential final struggle of the war. Early in the conflict the nation favored Japan while diplomacy supported maintaining the open door in the Far East. The Kishineff protest and B ne Brith request weighed in, with Japan seeking US aid as custodian of its interests in Russia.
A temporary Montana state baseball league formed at the Finlen hotel in Butte with Missoula Great Falls Helena and Butte represented. Louis A. Walker elected president W R Church secretary treasurer. Season planned to open May 20 if rail rates permit with two games weekly and four holiday outings in Butte.
A crowded sightseeing auto crashed into a billboard fence at Eighth Avenue and Fifty-seventh Street in New York. One man, Charles P. Koster, 26, was killed. Anna Finnerman, 18, and Angela Romano, 45, injured. More than 40 passengers, crowd control required.
In Helena on April 23 the Anaconda Juniors beat the Helena Juniors 17 to 4. The Anaconda players showed strength, while Helena struggled at the plate and on the bases. Demerse allowed nine runs in the first inning before Flynn finished the game. Only seven innings were played with strong local turnout.
St Louis on April 23 reported saloons and barbers shops closed for the day. East St Louis allowed openings but Mayor Cook warned that any disorderly saloons would be shut instantly. The Missouri side saw several fights as authorities enforced the closing law.
The article argues that the naval engagement largely shapes Russia’s future. A decisive victory would bolster the government temporarily, affecting both wartime strategy and ongoing internal reforms.
In St Petersburg a looming sea clash between Rojestvensky and Togo weighs on Emperor Nicholas reforms. Liberals fear censorship and repression but hope victory could secure a constitutional path, while May Day protests threaten armed demonstrations and state response. Reports say troops are wary, with mutinous districts in the Caucasus and martial law possible in Warsaw.
Despite resignations of M. Shipoff Prince Galitain and Prince Troubetzkoi the radical zemstvo wing reaffirms adherence to the St Petersburg programme of Dec 12 1904 and elects delegates to the Moscow zemstvo congress on May 5. Locally reporters petition for higher pay asking five to six kopeks per line.
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