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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
1
Telegraphs from St Petersburg and Tokyo reveal the pursuit and sinking of Russian ships during the clash near Liancourt Rocks. Admiral Rojestvensky and Admiral Sou vazoff were captured, with several destroyers sunk or damaged amid the decisive Japanese actions in late May.
Reports from multiple sources recount a May 27 engagement with notable losses. Ships named include the cruiser and two destroyers. the Soviet side lists casualties and wounded among officers while confirming several ships sunk or damaged. An official tally cites nine vessels sunk or damaged and notes ongoing trials for others. further updates mention additional ships lost in later May actions.
The text fragment references multiple ships, admirals, and a destroyer with suspect sunk vessels. It mentions named entities like Niehelat Ts and Adnaz and references tonnage and a potential naval engagement, though many phrases are garbled.
Fragmented dispatches from Tokyo describe Admiral Togo leading a night battle against Russia, with speculation on submarine use and a wary Japanese victory. The Imperial Navy press office avoids details, while European experts debate torpedo success and the fate of Russian battleships.
Vindivostok reports two ships from the Baltic Fleet the cruiser Al maz and the torpedo destroyer Groviy escaped the battle area as heavy losses struck both sides. Japanese forces reportedly sunk several vessels while the remaining ships fought for control in the strait, with reports of damage to the Almaz and Uray among others.
In a chaotic wartime dispatch, reports describe naval actions near Vindivostok involving Mine, Admiral, and Rojestor vessels. The sinking of Benaviroth and the fate of Ter Pet Peterson’s party are mentioned amid disputed messages and unclear dispatches.
A Daily Express dispatch from London May reports the cruiser Gromoboi of the Baltic squadron in the Vladivostok region. It says the ship with many men aboard struck a mine and sank with all hands. Belief persists Admiral Skrydlort may have been aboard.
Attorneys for Peter Costello and Shivlds Smuvth renew actions against Weaver of Philadelphia. Authorities notify opposing counsel of prosecutions while a separate death by sunstroke in March is noted and a horse race incident in May ends with vast damage.
The page lists scattered baseball scores from multiple cities and matchups. Notable tallies include New York 7 and 3 in different games, Washington 2 over Mastin, Cleveland 3 over Lewis, and Denver 9 with Colorado Springs 2 in an afternoon slate.
Grace Burton and Jimmy Garrison spar and reconcile through a plotted train identity ploy. Grace flees to Los Angeles as her fiancé hints at a family plan. Jimmy aids her to prove her identity amid conductor scrutiny while revealing a staged ruse to win her back. The tale blends romance with clever manipulation aboard a rail journey.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers discounted excursion rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma and Seattle via the North Western Line from May 28 to June 2 with favorable return points. Two daily fast trains to the Pacific Coast including The Overland Limited electric lighted throughout and The Californian express offer drawing rooms and tourist sleeping cars. For rates and tickets contact local agents.
Low rates to Porthind Oregon via Chicago Great Western Railway with tickets on sale from May 28 through September 28. Also reduced fares to Seattle Tacoma Bellingham Everett Victoria Vancouver BC San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego. For sale dates and details contact any Great Western agent or J P Hiner G P A L St Paul Minn.
An old newspaper notice advertises a new cash register for sale by Brown & Dollemyer of Me. and St. BP road. It promotes excursion tickets from May 14 to Sept 80 at discounted rates to Delavan Waukesha Madison and others via J B Swearr agent. Rail and baggage services, with multiple trip packages to Denver Portland and the Lewis and Clark Expo, include dates in June July August and September with prices such as 26.00 and 66.50 for round trips.
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