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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1905
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder issues. It promises relief for distresses, claims broad efficacy, and urges readers to order samples by mail from Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton and Binghamton NY.
Washington May 23 to May 29 reports from Tokyo reveal the Japanese combined squadron defeated the Russian fleet near Ixinoshima with several ships sunk and others damaged. Prisoners include Read Admiral Nebogossov and about 2,000 men. ships listed include Borodino and Napar, with Nachimov and Dmitri among those sunk. President Roosevelt is said to pursue peace negotiations per prior pledge.
London reports from Seoul that Vice Admiral Toga with Japan’s fleet moved at full speed to counter a Russian force entering via the eastern Tsu channel near Quelpart. Japanese torpedo attacks disrupted the Russian column as they pressed toward Vladivostok, with heavy combat feared along the coast.
Reports from Tokyo and London detail Russian fleet losses and captures in the Strait of Korea engagement. Discrepancies exist over sunk versus captured vessels, with eight captains drowned and claims of battleships and cruisers reaching Vladivostok uncertain as officials deny official news. More than 1,000 prisoners and 2,000 taken by the combined squadron are noted, with naval actions ongoing.
Reports from London and Berlin describe nineteen Russian ships sunk or captured by Admiral Togo and hint at three more losses amid a battle hailed as the greatest fleet action since Trafalgar. Japanese ships reportedly sunk include seven with two armored vessels, as Skatinghat reports circulate in St Petersburg.
London May 25 Counsel for Alfred Ossick a Maidenhead lawyer charged with misappropriating 540000 pounds alleges in court that Ossick told him he lent 100000 pounds to Mrs James Brown Hatter the actress without security The defendant was remanded Burns denial noted.
Washington reports from Tokyo indicate a British ship sunk off Formosa on May 20 by the Russian fleet. The vessel was initially thought American. Ambassador Meyer notes no Russian news confirms an American sinking and promises updates if received.
David W Rees, general superintendent of transportation for the Illinois Central railroad, is named purchasing director for the Panama Canal. The post holds vast power for securing millions of dollars in supplies during canal construction. Ross will relocate to Washington, with headquarters there after June 1, as Roys rapid railroad rise supports his new duties.
Havana reports a widening spur in the opposition with many focal organizations resuming the name Nationalist and pledging not to support Jose Miguel Gomez for president, a move seen as weakening President Palacios followers in Santa Clara province and blunting liberal strength.
Periodic Pains advertisement for Dr Miles Anti-Pain Pills claiming relief from backache headaches and monthly pains without morphine or opium. Endorsements from a user and a sister's similar relief noted, with a guarantee from druggists and pricing details. Local distributor: Mills Medical Co Elkhart Ind.
Admiral Dewey declares Admiral Tug secured a powerful blow for peace and Russia's end is beginning. Japanese torpedo boats are credited with much of the victory in Korea Strait as naval experts weigh lessons and the potential torpedo impact on future campaigns.
REL Bune formerly general passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line is named traffic manager of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Company with headquarters at Goldsboro North Carolina. The appointment takes effect June 1.
A brief death report indicates George Kohn died by his own actions in his room at a locale described as Nastile cor Fitted. The notice notes coworkers and authorities are handling the aftermath and celebrates no further details beyond the fatal incident.
In the Korea Strait action near Orto on May 29, Japanese forces sank several Russian ships including Borodino, Alexander II, Admiral Nakhimov, Dmitri Donskoi, Vladimir Monomakh, and Oushakovs, while Orel and Nakhitel I were captured. The Kamtchatko repair ship, and other coast defense vessels suffered heavy damage as crews were evacuated.
A fragmented report lists ships including the battleship Nicolai I with 9,672 tons displacement and 8,700 horsepower, its armor and armament, the Orel as an auxiliary cruiser, and the Admiral Senlavin class sister ship. It notes overhaul in 1900 and crew of about 1,000 per ship, with gun arrays and armor specifics.
Language in a late May dispatch describes Russia's defeat as spreading alarm in St. Petersburg. Officials curb foreign reports, censorship tightens, and protests loom as government fears swell. News notes telegrams, naval loss commentary, and public grief as war weariness grows amid uncertain peace prospects.
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