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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1905
Page
3
May 30 St. Petersburg reports the Emperor Nicholas was completely prostrated by the naval disaster and reportedly wept. The disaster’s impact is seen as a grave blow to the government as calls for peace at any price gain traction and resistance to land warfare wanes.
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Togo with most of Japan’s ships forcing the Russian fleet eastward toward the Japanese coast. Russian losses mount as Vladivostok escape routes appear blocked. Western observers debate peace versus continued war, with Delcasse and Roosevelt possibly shaping negotiations.
Washington May 29 Admiral Dewey predicted Admiral Togo's victory signals Russia must sue for peace. He credited Japan's fleet strength and torpedo boat tactics, noting Manila and Santiago wins showed enemy ships were destroyed or captured. He said Russia cannot continue sea campaigns and Japan gains sea power with ships from Port Arthur.
Tokio marks Japan's great naval victory with packed streets and government buildings filled with cheering crowds. Impromptu processions move through the capital as lanterns are carried and bands play. Plans are made for an organized formal celebration.
Lone Hill Life Saving Station reports a steamer ashore abreast of Shinnecock light. The crew has gone from the shore to reach the vessel but has not yet succeeded.
Memorial Day lines honor soldiers who rest from warfare and dream no more of battlefields with a poetical tribute attributed to Sir Walter Scott.
A concise list of pivotal naval clashes from ancient to modern times including Salamis, Actium, Lepanto, Gravelines, The Revenge, La Hogue, Bon Homme Richard and Serapis, the Nile, Trafalgar, Constitution versus Guerriere, Lake Erie, Monitor versus Merrimac, Kearsarge versus Alabama, Mobile Bay, Yalu River, Manila Bay and Santiago. It notes leaders such as Nelson, Perry, Dewey and Farragut and marks outcomes shaping European and American history.
May 30 London reports a surge of public excitement over Admiral Togo's victory in a naval battle against Rojestvensky. The press hails it as the Trafalgar of the Far East, predicting a relatively bloodless triumph and praising Togo's strategic achievement.
Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn and local boxer Tommy Quill fought 15 rounds to a draw at the Young Men's Social Club in Brockton. The bout ended without a winner as the scores remained even.
Newport News May 29 Rear Admiral Robley D Evans commander of the first division of the battleship squadron expresses cautious optimism about Japanese victory in the far east. He predicts continued war and Russian losses as Rojestvensky's fleet faces likely sinking or capture with little chance of escape.
Free sample bottle and pamphlet for Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root sent by mail advertised as a kidney liver and bladder remedy. The Boston Daily Post ad promises cures and invites readers to write for literature and to mention the paper. Sold by druggists in fifty cent and one dollar sizes with the address Binghamton New York on every bottle.
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