Bloody Battle at Mianchurla Reports Russian Rout
Japanese accounts describe a fierce clash near Mianchurla with a Russian retreat. Czarist cavalry suffer heavy losses as frontline engagements intensify amid unclear strategic outcomes.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1905
Page
6
Japanese accounts describe a fierce clash near Mianchurla with a Russian retreat. Czarist cavalry suffer heavy losses as frontline engagements intensify amid unclear strategic outcomes.
A late June dispatch from Tokyo recounts a Chinese theater battle with Liayang Wopeng and surrounding areas. The report claims 5,000 cavalry and twenty guns were engaged, with enemy forces retreating north after a brutal clash and heavy losses.
A report from KVAL dated June 18 describes a riot within a Russian prison. Guards redeployed and prisoners clashed, with fire and smoke seen near cell blocks. details are incomplete due to damaged text but indicate a violent disturbance and escape attempt.
The new Lake Shore Flyer sped 387 miles from Chicago to Cleveland in 51 minutes ahead of schedule, with passengers noting the eastbound train reached Cleveland and Mikbart earlier than planned. Officials highlighted the service as proof the line can cut the New York to Chicago distance to about fourteen hours.
Chicago June 18 The Lake Shores and Michigan Southern and the N Y G railroads plan an eighteen hour service on The Twentieth Century. The schedule aims for 54.9 miles per hour between Shivage and New York to cover 501 miles. Equipment includes buffet car, smoker, dining car, twelve-section cars, drawing room, parlor car and one seven-compartment observation car.
June 1 report from St Petersberg states British diplomat Charles Hardinge demands reparation after the steamer St Kuda was sunk by Russia. Russian minister Lamsdorf says prior assurances hold but an isolated incident may reflect naval disarray. Far eastern theater reports describe clashes near Linsangpeng with Russian and Japanese forces engaging amid continued operations.
City ownership will pay. Chicago faces a shift as the municipal streetcar system, a rival to current private operators, moves toward city control. Officials suggest the move could alter competitive dynamics and service structure.
New York June 18 The twentieth Century Limited began its eighteen hour schedule from Grand Central Station this afternoon at 3 30. The train rode behind new engines in service and included a smoker smoking car two standard sleepers and no buffet car. A party of railroad officials accompanied the train with promises to maintain the timetable without exceeding Empire State Express speed.
Report describes chaotic events as Chicago labor leaders consider a strike, with factions debating conditional actions and a referendum. In a separate incident a mob attacked a colored man near Ashland Avenue, resulting in injuries and hospital treatment.
New York train reaches Buffalo on time as the Twentieth Century Limited from Chicago arrives twenty five minutes late from the east. The Cleveland bound service covered 18 miles in 18 minutes during wartime travel conditions.
Sunday proved extremely hot as temperatures soared and a violent electrical storm swept Higville. Power lines and telephone services were disrupted for a time while repair crews wrestled with outages and restored service.
A man named Tanglag reportedly planned his own death, writing an obituary before the act and arranging pallbearers and five requested songs for his funeral. Rev. L. A. Becks was named to preach the service.
Indianapolis reports two heat fatalities as a nine hour stretch of high temperatures claims lives. Officials note one victim, a contractor, died within hours at a local workplace while others perish in city heat as summer conditions persist.
A steamer named Etruria suffered fatal damage after a collision in the FOS near Sault Ste Marie on June 18. The vessel listed and sank within minutes as the crew scrambled to abandon ship. reports indicate heavy damage and loss of the ship.
Amid tense diplomacy the German Emperor reportedly pursues a peace plan while Russia agrees to Washington mediated talks. The report notes U S aims for a peace conference and hints at European entanglements and shifting alliances affecting the negotiations and potential outcome.
Washington reports tentative appointments for Russia and Japan to send plenipotentiaries to the Washington conference. M. Nelidoff has discussed his team, but Washington has not yet learned if Marquis Ito can participate. It is believed Marshal Yamaguchi could be named if Ito cannot accept.
In Pittsburg Pa during June the city endured continuous high heat with daily maximums near ninety degrees. Officials recorded six tenths of an inch of rain and three prostrations as the heat devastated work and daily life. The American Steam Stead company reportedly faced closure due to the extreme heat.
New York on June 18 faced record heat as Josie Bemurit, living on the poorer cast side, endured prostrations amid a heat wave. The city recorded its hottest weather in 25 years with temperatures peaking and roofs radiating intense heat.
A chaotic dispatch notes widening diplomatic rifts between Paris and London over the Berlin matter. It details preparations for an international conference, mentions statements by Premier Rolivier and British ambassador to Britain, and outlines Britain's stance to interpret Article 4 of the April declaration, promising support to France once the controversy’s scene is defined.
Berlin wires report German hopes to drive France and Britain apart over the Morocco dispute. A semi official Paris paper notes Britain’s supposed refusal to press France, while Germany argues Britain will attend the international conference. Dispatches from German ambassador Vor Raibling (Vor Raolin) reach the emperor.
Havana marks the passing of General Maximo Gomez with flags at half mast across legations and consulates. The Castilian flag joins in the mourning, banners and flowers fill windows, and the funeral is funded by both houses at 180 dollars for a state ceremony.
June 18 in Rome the pope held a private audience in the throne room for sixteen American students who were earning the seat, with Mgr. Kea mily present and Prof. J. F. Edwards of Notre Dame University, Ind.
A Morogrovenni letter from Kamchatka describes a brutal massacre in a small coastal settlement. Natives were killed or mutilated after attackers landed under false pretenses of friendship and looted huts and markets. About 140 bodies lay in the streets as raids spread fear to Petropavlovsk. Some locals suspect Japanese marauders may be involved.
In Indianapolis on June 18 a wild switch engine No. 1 broke from its throttle, raced two miles from White River to Strike Street, driving engineer Arnett from his post. Deputy Flagman C J Brown spotted the runaway, altered the engine’s path to prevent a crash into Union Station sheds as crowds stood nearby.
A noted group of 18 members from Me Mea Laverty will convene in Ubia city Lis next week for a fatal state convention. Visitors arrive Monday afternoon with plans for large delegations from nearby cities and attendance expected to be sizable.
Report of Emperor Willian aboard Hohenzolern yacht as fleet races toward Meligoland coast. Brief notes mention ceremonial duties, royal procession and nautical maneuvers amid imperial pageantry.
A Russian mine disaster at the Ivan colliery near Ekaterinovslav Kinact sink, Kinact, reported large casualties with hundreds killed and many injured. Officials describe a catastrophic explosion rocking the Donste region and deplete rescue efforts continue.
Will Schulte, sixteen, a local resident, died at Delta Lake after an apparent accident involving a waterslide. The tragedy occurred during a summer outing with friends. authorities described no foul play.
A 16 year old, son of John and Maria Schulte, died after sinking while swimming at Lakeside bathing resort. Despite dozens of onlookers and swift efforts, bystanders could not save him. a medicine bottle in his pocket was noted. The funeral details and family background are provided along with opening day crowds and local aid plans.
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