Russian losses in first day of war with Japan report
Summary shows ten Russian warships put out of action while Japan loses none. Battleships Retzivan Cesarevitsch Poltava, armored cruiser Boyarin, Pollada Novik Askold Diana Varing all damaged or destroyed at Port Arthur and Chemulpo. Korietz sunk at Chemulpo. Five Russian steamers Ekaterinostlav Moukden Russia Argun Alexander captured in Korea and nearby waters, with one steamer detained at Yokohama.
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Varing
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Korea
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Moukden
Argun
Alexander
Rene Clad
Yokohama
Europe backs Hay note to localize Far East war
Washington reports Secretary Hay issued notes to Russia and Japan inviting cooperation to confine the Russo Japanese conflict to a small area and protect Chinese neutrality The move gained support from European powers with Germany noted as prompting the limitation push.
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China
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Japanese Arr Enter Seoul as Chinese Empress Seeks Refuge
Special dispatches from Tokyo report Japanese troops entering Seoul and the Korean emperor taking refuge in the French legation. Other wires claim Russians attacked Port Arthur ships, mass killings in China, and French troops moving to protect the legation while Cameron Forbes considers the Philippine commissioner post.
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Che Foo
Daily Express
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Standard
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Shan Ha] Kwan
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Russians Lose More Ships as Japanese Sweep Port Arthur Fight
Nagasaki dispatches report rapid Japanese gains in the Port Arthur region with seven ships captured or crippled, including the Variag, and two thousand Russian troops reportedly taken as war continues. Additional notes place Kuropathim in Harbin and Russian steamers Ekaterinoslav and Argun captured near Sasebo.
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Port Arthur
Japanese naval victories seal control of sea says experts
Washington February 10 veterans of the army and navy and diplomatic officials cite two Japanese sea victories over Russia as proof of Japan's supremacy. They foresee Japan seizing command of the sea and possibly trapping or destroying the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. Russia's Far East losses leave five battleships five armored cruisers three protected cruisers and nineteen torpedo boat destroyers. A high navy official notes Russia has lost about a fifth of its Far East fleet and remains hesitant to engage Japan again.
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Japan Shouts Over Victory Amid Pacific War News
Tokyo crowds cheered as Japanese reports claimed torpedo boats destroyed three Russian ships near Port Arthur. Admiral Togo’s fleet of sixteen engaged the Russian squadron while unclear on the main outcome. Consul in Che Fou noted Japanese warships remained organized and combat ready.
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Shell sent 15 miles by Missouri gun
Washington February 10 One of Missouri’s officers said a 2 inch gun lifted seven degrees fired a shell that glass could not follow to the end of its flight The shot reportedly struck the sea within 300 yards of the Missouri The battleship was 15 miles distant from the steamer off the Chesapeake capes
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Russians Quake at Port Arthur
A Che Foo dispatch dated February 10 reports a northeast gale endangering crippled Russian ships at Port Arthur and demoralization in Manchuria as 19 000 armed Chinese troops operate nearby amid feared railroad attacks. Japan seizes Masampho and plans a naval base to back future operations. Seattle Japanese organize to raise 29000 for the Mikado. Russia denies needing a 2000000000 loan.
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Russia
Midweek Bargain Sale And City Notices
Midweek bargain sale advertised for today with large volume of local notices. Mentions Grand Nal Goodwin event, Bijou show, county primary date, water pump funding, criminal arrests, council debates, and stock market notes amid a flurry of regional items from Atlanta and Alabama.
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Seaboard Air Line Road
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