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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
7
Paris reports a secret 60,000 strong Japanese force moving toward Corea and Manchuria to fortify stations while Russia delays attacks awaiting a strategic moment. Dispatches from Seoul and Tokyo describe battles, ship damage, and freezing deaths among Russian troops, with multiple ports and observers noting naval actions and leadership discussions.
A British steamer named Fa Ping was fired upon while leaving Port Arthur on Friday. Three Chinese crewmen were wounded. Russians apologized afterward. Fa Ping filed a protest with the British commissioner on arrival at Wei Hai Wei. The American consul told United States Minister Conger that Russian authorities refused to let the American steamer Pliedes depart Port Arthur. Pliedades had sailed from Seattle on February 2 with flour. A study of East Asian dispatches suggests only two major conflicts so far: the Japanese naval attacks on Port Arthur and the Chemulp affair. Rumors of other engagements exist but are unconfirmed. In Paris, a Berlin correspondent reports Emperor William secured a promise from the Turkish sultan to avoid Balkan provocations.
A report from Viceroy Alexeiv says the Russian torpedo boat Yenisel struck a mine at Port Arthur, sank, and 85 crew members including Capt Stephanoff were lost. Berlin reports Hansa sails to Port Arthur to evacuate German women and children. Russian Black Sea fleet access through the Dardanelles remains unconfirmed amid diplomatic caution.
London reports British officials believe Japan will take Port Arthur within a week and the war may end by July. Bar on Hayatsu notes Masampho fortifications deter any fleet passage. Japanese advance toward the Yalu River expected to meet Russian forces near Mukden. Deputy Grand Master Massey from Fargo attends AOUW meeting in town to recruit members. Ruby Grady, once treated at Mercy Hospital for dropsy, returns home to St John’s after improvements.
Webster items report stormy weather and illness among residents at Devils Lake with social plans and a farmers convention incomplete. An auction at Mrs Mulholland’s farm near Grand Harbor lists 18 horses, 17 cattle, and machinery with payment terms. Local law firm changes announce dissolution of Gooler & Gooler and formation of a new practice with R Goer. Sugar prices rise with a sale at $5.50 per sack.
A bold ad urges securing a home through a contract with Great Western Construction Company via M. P. Neff & Co Agents. It promises monthly payments lower than rent, inviting readers to act now to own a house.
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