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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1905
Page
1
New season goods arrive on spec ial sale with fashionable millinery gloves and silk shirt waist suits offered at reduced prices. From mohair suits to linen collars and dress shirts, the store promotes nobby styles and special Easter pricing with a wide range of colors and sizes.
Japanese forces under Admiral Togo are ordered to attack Russian warships at Kamranh Bay, signaling a bold maritime engagement in the theater. The action sets a critical clash between Japanese and Russian fleets amid ongoing hostilities.
London reports a Tokio telegram stating Togo sails at once for Kamranh bay to engage the enemy. After a five hour elder statesmen conference the question of Nebogatoff sheltering the Russian squadron near Chin China ports was deemed a new danger and immediate naval action deemed imperative.
A correspondent reports an order to assemble the fleet at Togo for a clash near Kamranh Bay. Assuming the Japanese main fleet gathers at Pescedore islands and Rojestvensky is at Kamranh Bay, the Japanese admiral could reach in under three days for a Sunday battle.
In Tokio reports suggest the Russian Second Pacific squadron remains at Kamranh bay or nearby Annam awaiting the Third Pacific squadron. Admiral Rojestvensky is said to patrol and inspect neutral shipping off Kamraph bay, aggravating Japanese anger at France for allowing the port as a base. The Japanese government stays silent on the representations to France, while the press pushes for strong action.
Yinkow reports April 20 that only a few transports reach Newchwang, contrasting with a prior rush of traffic since the Liac opening. The note highlights reduced delivery activity and potential impact on regional trade.
The report notes precautions against interference by the Russian Pacific squad and a vast buildup of stores along Japanese lines of communication to ensure full field supplies even if transport is disrupted.
London reports Japan has protested Russia Pacific squadron's presence at Kamranh bay and Tokyo notes possible Nebogatoff rendezvous with Rojestvensky. Chinese bandits attack near Harbin while Manchurian forces maneuver east of Tsitsihar as Japan appears to plan a northeast thrust between Harbin and Vladivostok.
Harbin reports in April that Chinese andits prove troublesome to Russians amid tensions. A fragmentary dispatch notes unsettled border conditions and growing friction in the region.
An official Manchurian report says a Japanese force advanced to Tunghus fifty miles east of Heincheng and occupied it on April 16. The enemy retreated north and there is no change in the situation elsewhere.
General vom Trompa telegraphs from Kubeh German Southwest Africa that during clashes with rebels two officers and several soldiers were killed.
In Mankato Minnesota the Koch murder trial reports only one juror seated from the regular panel. The case proceeds with remaining jurors seated from backup lists and alternate pool.
For the George R. Koch case at Mankato Minnesota the first day produced one juror from the existing panel Joseph Waddell of Leamadford aged forty five a farmer noted as fair and conscientious. Judge Cray ordered fifty more prospective jurors and triers to decide bias claims. The defense used one of twenty challenges while the state used two of ten.
The passage lists opposing counsel: Koch's attorneys Brown & Ab bott of Winona, Senator George W. Somerville of Sleepy Eye, Pfau & Pfau and A. B. Clark of this city. The state is represented by former Attorney General W. H. Childs, County Attorney S. B. Wilson of this city and Attorney Albert Pfaender of New Ulm.
The Nan Patterson murder trial returns with a largely married juror panel and her plan to testify again. Her sister may become a defense witness as prosecutors and defense weigh roles for J Morgan Smiths amid court schedule. Wheat futures show May price declines and heavy trading amid broker activity and expected market calm.
Chicago April 20 The closing bell on Wednesday left traders wondering if the bull clique moved out 2 to 3 million bushels via two or three houses without sparking a panic in the pit. May prices rose to 1.15% on buying linked to Armour, according to brokers.
The St Paul Globe, Northwest's largest Democratic daily, will suspend publication on May 1 after nearly thirty years in business. The reason given is lack of advertising patronage.
Elk River Minnesota April 20 C D Crawford convicted of murder in the Lundeen case is sentenced to death by hanging. Arthur C Losee alias Palmer convicted of murder in the third degree gets thirty years in prison. Losee aided Crawford in the boxcar shooting last November and Palmer confesses his role before transport to Stillwater.
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