Russians and Japanese clash in Corean Straits described
A detailed map based report describes Togo's fleet sighting Russian vessels in the Corean Straits. It notes two Russian divisions moving toward Krusenstern and Broughton channels while Japanese fortifications along the coast await potential action.
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Rojestvensky
Broughton Channel
Tsu Islands
Corea
Krusenstern
Japan
Midway
van Toge
Sasebo
Roléstvensky
Broughton
Grape-Nuts Advocates Pre-Digested Breakfast Claims
An advertisement extols Grape-Nuts as the only prepared breakfast food where the starch in wheat and barley is transformed into sugar before digestion. It criticizes rival flaked cereals as undercooked and not pre-digested, detailing the manufacturing process and emphasizing purity, cleanliness, and the brain and nerve benefits.
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Ure
Togo's Navy Claims Victory Over Russian Fleet
Official report from Dokio filed with the Japanese legation details a May 27-29 naval engagement near Okinoshima and Liancourt Rocks. The combined Japanese squadron sunk multiple Russian warships and captured several including Nebogatoff, with over 1,000 prisoners reported and ongoing pursuit.
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Tokio
Togo
Okinoshima
Tsushima
Liancourt Rocks
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Orel
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Demitri Donskoi
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Usakoff
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Irutshush
Vladimir Monomach
Peace Effort Near St Petersburg Amid Russian Defeat
In diplomatic circles the belief is that Rosestvensky's defeat, if as complete as reported, will prompt renewed efforts to bring about peace near St. Petersburg on May 29.
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ST. Petersburg
Rosestvensky
Tsushima Straits and Surrounding Naval Entrances
The Tsushima Straits form a gateway to the Sea of Japan with the Korea Strait and Broughton Channels marking approaches near Fusan and Iki Island. Tsushima Island lies mid way between Japan and Korea, with nearby naval facilities at Shimonoseki and Fusan, and the Krusensteen Channel linking to the eastern side.
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Sea of Japan
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Japan
Crea
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Iki
Krusensteen
Iki Island
Shimonoseki
Mosquito Fleet Bases Noted Amid Straits Murk
The article notes landlocked basins adapted for a mosquito fleet in moderate seas. It recalls a prior Tsushima scene where the Vladivostok squadron, after circumnavigating Japan and passing the straits, was attacked by Admiral Kamimura on Aug. 12. the Rurik sank while the Gromoboi and Russia escaped damaged.
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Bors
Tsushima
Vladivostok
Japan
Kamimura
Russia
Washington Talks Peace After Japan Naval Victory
Officials weigh summer diplomacy as news of Japan's naval victory circulates. Talks pause while prominent diplomats await instructions from governments and assess next steps in the peacemaking process.
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Wash Rn
Japan
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promoted as Honest Remedy
National interest frames Dr Pierce as truthful in promoting his Favorite Prescription a non alcoholic women’s remedy. The piece defends patent medicine labeling argues honesty and public approval prove efficacy and cites disclosed ingredients as proof of harmlessness and reliability for feminine illnesses.
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Dr. Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Memorial Day Reflections from a Soldier’s Memoir
A terse memorial reflection by John A. Andrew speaks of tearful eyes and blood retreating to the heart, translating sorrow into natural eloquence on a solemn holiday.
The Silent and Stern Rojestvensky
Vice Admiral Togo is hailed as a silent yet decisive leader of Japan famed for organization. Born October 14 1857 he trained in Japan and England and rose from captain to rear admiral. He earned the epithets The Silent and The Fighting Admiral for bold actions in the China and Russo-Japanese wars.
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Togo
Japan
England
Yalu River
China
Navy Yard
Manizu
Russia
Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Gromichol
Rurik
European envoy doubts swift action on peace move
A European ambassador said it was not expected the move could be made in the next few days. Activity along this line is anticipated once the President returns from New York.
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Bos
Yang
Atéis
New York
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky Emerges as Baltic Fleet Commander
The 60 year old vice admiral is praised for discipline and care of sailors while known for sharp criticism of infractions. His career began in Sebastopol and moved through bureaus before being chosen to lead the Baltic fleet amid tensions with bureaucrats.
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Rojestvensky
Sebastopol
Baltic
Grand Ducal
Rosestvensky
Togo Takes Command of Sea Forces Before Port Arthur Action
May 29 report recalls Admiral Togo receiving two hours of instructions from the minister of marine before accepting command on February 8, 1904. He then silent ly informed officers of his fleet that they would sail to attack the enemy with no return. The fleet departed that night, leading to the Port Arthur assault on February 8, 1904.
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Rio
Marine
Togo
Port Arthur
Russians Mistakenly Target Pescadores Island Route
London May report says Russian forces thought Japanese base at the Pescadores and avoided the islands, taking a roundabout path before entering Tsuchangel.
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London
Tokio
The
Daily Mail
Pescadores
Tsu Changel
Japanese Greeted in Berlin for Royal Wedding Visit
Crowds cheer Prince and Princess Arisugawa as they arrive to represent the Emperor of Japan at the wedding of Crown Prince Frederick William and Duchess Cecilia of Mecklenburg Schwerin. Emperor William sent a special train to the French frontier and welcomes the Japanese guests at the station and hotel.
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Berlin
Arisugawa
Japan
Frederick William
Cecilia
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
William
Prince
Bristol
Slight Bourse Weakening Reflects Rojestvensky Reports
The St Petersburg bourse closed at 88 percent, the same as Saturday, showing only a slight weakening in response to reports of Admiral Rojestvensky's defeat.
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Rojestvensky
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