Togo Wins Stunning Victory Over Russian Fleet
Tokio reports Admiral Togo defeated Admiral Rojestvensky in a decisive battle as the Russian fleet reached Quelpart Island. The Japanese fleet held the inner line near the Tsu Islands with Kamimura and Kataoka pressing the attack. By Sunday the Russians were driven toward Corea with uncertain fate for Rojestvensky. Tokyo hails the victory as a decisive shift in naval power.
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Russia admits crushing blow at sea in dawn battle report
The admiralty confirms the sinking of Kniaz Souvaroff Orel Borodino and Oslobyia and the repair ship Kamtchatka after a Russian fleet clash with Japan. Nebogatoff s battered remnant surrenders. Navarin Oleg Aurora Izumrud remain unaccounted for amid high seas fighting.
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Russian Naval Disaster Rumors Reach Emperor in Silence
A cipher despatch reaches Nicholas as officials weigh how to report the Corean Straits disaster. Rumors claim several Russian ships escaped to Vladivostok while media hawks press for confirmation and families seek details, amid a nation in mourning.
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Czar Told That Swarm of Torpedo Boats Attacked
The despatch from Vladivostok to the czar details a battle in the Straits of Corea. Nebogatoff's squadron faced a torpedo boat attack with heavy losses reported.
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Russian Navy Defeated in Baltic Naval Engagement
A fleet battled in the Baltic with a swarm of torpedo boats sinking or capturing ships. Admiral Rejestvensky's main squadron lost two ships to Admiral Togo as lighter cruisers led and heavier ships stayed back, then faced an attack by Vice-Admiral Kami mura. The Emperor expressed great distress.
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Admiral Davis comments on Rojestvensky voyage
Rear Admiral C. H. Davis of the U S Navy visited New York to meet his wife and daughter aboard the Zeeland. He called Admiral Rojestvensky's mission daring and hazardous as it forced him toward Tojo and Vladivostok, and doubted a major engagement would occur.
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Togo Pleases Austrians in Tokyo Strait War News
Vienna reports show nearly all newspapers, except Fremdenblatt, express satisfaction over Russia's defeat in the Straits of Corea. Fremdenblatt, government mouthpiece, offers a different view on the Japan situation.
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Diplomatic Victory Sparks New Peace Negotiations
The victory was so sweeping that it may not satisfy Great Britain and the United States. It could drive talks to readjust international relations rather than secure lasting peace, leaving diplomats with renewed duties and responsibilities.
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