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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1904
Page
12
The Mukden evacuation forces Kuropatkin to Harbin for winter and hands southern Manchuria to the Japanese with control of railways and a strong winter base at Mukden. The move ends the current campaign and hints at a loss of Russian prestige.
Fragmentary reports from St Petersburg describe intense fighting at Liaoyang as General Kuropatkin defends. Two horses were killed under him during shell bursts while he led his staff, and he refused to abandon Jiaoyang until heavy guns were lost or spiked. The town and reserve stores were set ablaze, and Harbin fortifications are being built to guard the rail junction.
Tokyo reports the death of several junior officers in the Liaoyang engagement including Lieutenants Tearouchi Fukushima and Muratta, sons of prominent generals. Official loss figures and captured trophies expected to be released tomorrow as Yamagata hosts a victory banquet with imperial princes and cabinet members.
London dispatch reports that official circles see no near end to the war despite Japanese success at Liao Yang. No neutral mediation is expected, and Russia will not accept good offices without first vindicating military prestige. Japan would consider negotiations if Russia agreed, but Moscow remains unwilling to concede.
The report that the Emperor will visit the front is revived with apparent foundation. Imperial train has been prepared for a long journey signaling possible deployment toward the battle lines.
John J McGraw manager of the New York National League club was trampled amid a surge of 37 327 fans at the Polo Grounds after Mertes hit to center to score the winning run in the second game. He suffered a bruised left ankle and possible foot fracture but no bones were broken and he is expected to leave the hospital soon.
St Petersburg reports Senator Platonoff, a council of the empire member, has been appointed minister of the interior and chief of the Russian police following the death of M Plehve. The change elevates a prominent statesman to oversee internal affairs and policing.
More than ten thousand people attended Caledonian Grove for the Scottish Clans annual picnic. Louis Guertin, Frank Kanaly, and J. Prendergast led in open athletic events with Guertin claiming five first prizes. Open events saw wins by multiple locals in hammer, dash, shot put, high jump, and distance events.
Early returns from Arkansas show incumbent Governor Jefferson Davis winning re election over Republican Harry Myers. Democrats bolster their statewide ticket while independents challenge regular Democrats in large towns.
Russian commander in chief pulls stores northward before battle and extricates his army, especially General Stakelberg's corps, from Japanese forces. Oyama fails to trap Kuropatkin, considered a strategic Japanese defeat, while Stakelberg rapidly moves 30 miles to Vental to aid General Orloff.
Mrs. Joseph Rivais a 27 year old woman drowned this afternoon in the Willimantic River while on a family outing. Her body was recovered from ten feet of water.
Despatches report the retreat and defensive actions around Liaoyang as Russian forces withdrew across the Taitse River on Sept. 3. Japanese attacks from Oku and Nodzu penetrated Russian trenches, but heavy Russian counterfire and repulses kept the Japanese from decisive gains.
A Liaoyang dispatch reports ambulances blocked behind the station during a Japanese bombardment as a shell wounded two nurses one later died. Russian troops, including the Thirty-fourth Thirty-fifth regiments and Twenty-third of the eastern division, faced heavy pressure with reinforcements, while officers fell and wounded Japanese soldiers were abandoned in trenches and between lines under fire.
St Petersburg dispatch says the Baltic squadron may sail in a week toward the Mediterranean but will not proceed to the far east if Port Arthur falls.
White River Junction Vermont Sept 5 The State election set for tomorrow carries national implications as Vermont’s second presidential year vote. State officers will be chosen with tickets from Republicans Democrats Prohibitionists and Socialists. Governor candidate is Charles J Bell Republican and Eli H Porter Democrat. Local issues cloud the race with a split in the Republicans two years ago over license policy influencing the outlook.
Mrs Minnie McKenzie captured in East Boston after six hour standoff with police was moved to Worcester Insane Asylum yesterday.
Labor Day crowds riding from Rowe's Wharf to Nantasket Beach prove the harbor excursion season continues into September. The line maintains hourly daytime service through Sept 11 with the final boat at 6 40 p m. Nantasket amusements run with next Sunday concerts by the Martland Brockton Band.
St Petersburg dispatch reports estimated Russian losses at Liaoyang reach 16,000 with many guns abandoned, notably siege artillery, amid ongoing fighting.
Reported claim states General Kuropatkin was compelled to abandon 200 guns at Liaoyang after heavy fighting. Some weapons were damaged while others were disabled by order of the Russian commander-in-chief.
The text likens the Manchurian defeat and Europatkin's retreat to Napoleon's Waterloo. It recalls Napoleon crying Sauve qui peut while surrounded by anxious generals, highlighting a dramatic call to save themselves.
General Kuropatkin wires that the Japanese repeatedly attacked the Russian rear on Sunday but were repulsed each time.
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