21 Apr 1905
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1905
Page
1
We will do all in our power to make this a pleasing and profitable week for patrons. Millinery gloves waists suits skirts jackets shirt waists and shirt waist suits are ready for a grand bargain event before Easter.
This week features fresh millinery and dress fabrics priced as special sale items. Highlights include gloves and silk garments, fashion sets, skirts, and mohair suits, all offered at bargain prices to boost Easter wardrobes. Various colors and sizes available with emphasis on quality and style.
In Manula on April 21, reports say Rojestvensky has reinforced his force with Nebogatoff by five ironclads, bringing twenty five heavy fighting ships to Kamaranh bay alongside torpedo craft and transports. American officials estimate Togo's fleet at twenty seven ships.
A confidential Shanghai source sent a telegram to the ministry of finance in St. Petersburg reporting a rumor about Formosa. The message notes a potential meeting or discussion that did not occur and mentions a vice.
The fleet commander advances past the Formosa straits without meeting Vice Admiral Togo, noting strategic movements as the naval chase continues. The report highlights the ongoing maneuvering between opposing fleets.
In Paris on April 21 Acting on government orders Dr Motono Japan's minister to France lodged representations with Foreign Minister Delcasse over the presence of the Russian Second Pacific squadron in Kamranh Bay. The exchange sought assurances of strict French neutrality and noted Japan's unease as the fleet nears Indo China. French officials sought to reassure Japan, stressing prior neutrality precautions and noting Kamranh Bay's geography limits and lack of belligerent presence.
The text notes French doubts over assurances given about a port at Cailia and whether Tokio accepts them. The issue has become political in Parliament. Some fear Rojestvensky’s Indo Chinese voyage harms Franco Russian ties and weakens bonds with France.
LondonApril 21 Information from Saigon offers no data on whether Rosestvensky's ships remain at Kamranh bay or if Nebogatov's division is moving eastward. Possible Nabogatov–Rosestvensky joining near Kamranh bay is speculated. Shanghai reports Russian intelligence directing moves. the interned cruiser Askold may attempt to leave with five Chinese warships guarding.
Telegraph from the war seat in Manchuria reports Japanese forces advancing northward as April 21 updates come in from St. Petersburg.
Chicago notes a sharp price fall as May wheat quotes slide from 1.18% to 1.08% amid reports of large silent dumps possibly totaling up to 6 million bushels. Traders blame heavy Wall Street selling and Gates shift to Armour, with July supported by Armour buying despite May slide.
A gasoline explosion in the Greensburg Pennsylvania home of John E. Kunkle burns three children to death and fatally injures a fourth. Two firemen and two prominent citizens are badly burned while rescuing the youngsters. The grandmother, aged seventy five, caused the fire by spilling gasoline while carrying water to a child asleep in the final moments.
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