Takahira Report from Tokyo on Port Arthur and Refugees
The Washington note dated February 18 1904 from Takahira reports Russian control near Port Arthur and claims Japanese casualties and prisoners in clashes near Chensan. It also describes Japanese refugees onboard the Wenchao at Chefoo facing starvation, restricted embarkation, and Russian guard surveillance amid harsh conditions and looting.
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Miki Saito
Washington
Saito
Honolulu
Times’ Peking
Alexie
Teareviteh
Pallada
Hetvitean
Aakold
Nivik
Sevastopol
Petrogolovak
Chensan
Pigeon Bay
Takahira
Sakto
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Port Arthwy
Wenchay
Tina
Harbin
Weavhow
Walt
Che
Foo
A Humorous Transit Moment On a Rapid Ride
A morning rapid transit tale ends in a comic scene as a husband jokes with his wife, she teases him about his height and tongue, chaos erupts when he falls in the car, and they exit to see Bath the plumber while perusing a new Douglass Patent Closets line and a telephone listing.
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Hubby
Bath
Douglass
Benjamin Sewall Sighting Changes Manila Ship Wreck Tale
Conflicting reports from Hongkong and Manila papers recount the Benjamin Sewall’s fate. A dismasted, abandoned ship was towed unsuccessfully in October, then sighted again in the China Sea, with crew believed safe at a Japanese settlement. Maritime authorities warn captains near the Philippine canal of a dangerous derelict.
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Manila
Benjamin Sewall
China Sea
Hilinh Soullet Oranves
Beth
Benjamin Bewall
Boston
Chane
Hongsong
Boxton
Japan's War Hope Shocks World in Early Port Arthur Clash
New York dispatch from London notes Japan's decisive Port Arthur attack signals bold naval and army actions. Analysts expect a long, dangerous campaign with high casualties and daring assaults. European opinion holds war may be short but likely costly. U S pressure seeks restrained convicts zones amid a shifting balance of power.
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New York
Met
3UN
Lonion
Japan
Port Arthur
Han
Europe
Japaiens
Port Arthur Lnstaight
Ruetla
Greatoat Intersot Ie
United Tated
Germany
Texan cargo ship Texan arrives after long voyage
The American-Hawaiian steamer Texan completed a 52 days 18 hours passage from New York to coastwise port. The 10 000 ton freight carried a vast cargo of machinery and goods, discharged at Greenwich street wharf. The ship logged rapid runs earlier from Puget Sound to the Delaware Breakwater in five days setting a record for the freighter. Aboard, seas were rough off the coast but the Texan maintained steadiness with minimal variations.
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New York
Coronel
Tosun
Greenwich Street Wharf
Texan
Puget Sound
Delaware
Atlante
Apare Spen
Formidable Army of Russia's Empire Strength Figures
Historical report estimates the Russian Empire's army at over 500,000 troops with more than 66,000 officers. The breakdown covers regulars and reserves, fortress forces, national guard, and contingent units across branches, with totals for officers, rank and file, horses, and artillery.
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Russian Empire
We will do your sewer connections for Thirty Cents a Foot
Local contractor advertises sewer connection work at thirty cents per foot. Calls for potential customers to contact the company for service.
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