Port Arthur Again Attacked Report From Tokio
A report from Tokyo dated February 16 claims the Japanese torpedo fleet renewed attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur resulting in damage to a Russian warship.
17 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1904
Page
1
A report from Tokyo dated February 16 claims the Japanese torpedo fleet renewed attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur resulting in damage to a Russian warship.
A blaze in a four story building at 63 North Washington Street at 1 30 am drove residents to flee as officers Walter Cook Herbert Murray and William Conley forced entry and guided occupants into the street. Six frightened children on Lynn Street were saved from the rear by firefighters and residents Mogei and family escaped to the street. Fire belched from upper windows and a second alarm was sounded as crews battled the blaze.
Santo Domingo rebels breached international law by entering the U S consulate at Samana with armed force and taking two refugees. The State Department notified the Navy to protect the consulate and pursue punishment of the perpetrators, potentially with naval action if the provisional government fails to act.
Forecast by Prof Charles E Lessor, champion weather predictor, notes conditions for the region. The piece cites his expertise and cites a promotional line linking him to medical cures and public appearances in New York City.
Times correspondent reports near Kinchau in New Chwane area a skirmish ending with 150 Japanese prisoners and 70 Russians killed.
St Petersburg February 6 report that Lt General Ivanoff governor general and Turkestan troops chief Sakharoff depart Tashkend to prep for possible action toward India. High military circles say Ivanoff ordered to ready contingency if Britain adopts hostile stance or threatens Russian interests in Persia or Tibet.
In Nantucket Sound a schooner Scotia Queen bound from River Herbert to New York with lumber was battered by gales and ice for over a week. The boat reached the north side of the Sound and sank near Bass River tonight but the crew, rescued by tug Lehigh, are likely safe aboard.
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