Japanese cross Yalu assault overwhelms gunboats on river
Lao Yang reports April 20 that Japanese troops crossed the Yalu near Liavens and attacked Ronilan position overnight April 26 to 27. Russian field guns opened fire on two gunboats aiding the Japanese, the engagement lasting 20 minutes, forcing the vessels to withdraw. Submarine Hout reportedly moves sunk transport. about 600 men said to have gone down.
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Hout
Lao Yang
Yalu
Buijiou
Tehangdjian
Ronilan
Liavens
Manchurian
Russian submarine sinks Japanese transport off Corea
Paris April 20 report from the Journal's St. Petersburg correspondent says a Russian submarine torpedoed a Japanese transport carrying 600 men to Corea and all the troops were lost.
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Paris
Bt. Petersburg
the Journal
Corea
Lont
Advances Money for Panama Canal Sale Reported
Attorney General Knox received telegrams from Mesera Day and Russell as Panama canal negotiations move forward. They claim deeds and papers have been handed to them and a 40 million dollar purchase price has been advanced by a Paris bankers syndicate to expedite the sale. Major Maskbrooke is to receive papers for the United States in Colon. Transfer to Panama’s republic and timing remain to be advised, with Day and Russell slated to return to Washington soon.
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Washington
Knox
Mesera
Day
Russell
Parle
Panama Canal
United States
Canal Company
Paria
United Biazon
Republic of Panama
Department of Justice
Messrs
May mobilize fourth army in Japanese buildup
Shanghai reports the third Japanese army forming with divisions from Hiroshima Himeju and Zentwunjl and talks of mobilizing a fourth army if needed. Speculation points to potential moves against Vladivostok or Port Arthur as official dispatches remain sparse.
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London
Shanghai
Hiroshima
Himeju
Zentwunjl
Fourth
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Yalu
Congo claim and river mouth shift spark East Africa revolt note
London reports a major shift in Africa's frontier facts. Albert Edward Nyanga now lies in the Congo Independent State and gold deposits north of Lake Albert Edward are in Belgian empire interests. The Kagera river mouth is placed in British territory, altering long held German claims.
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London
Prova
East Africa
Congo
Victoria Nyanga
Albert Edward Nyanga
Great Britain
Lake Albert Edward
Kagera
Russian advance may redraw invasion lines in Asia
A Daily News report from Chicago cites Niu Chwang dispatches describing General Kuropatkin’s deployment extending to cover lines Japanese propews aim to occupy. If Japan drives Russians north, Morovite defense could stretch from Niu Chwang to Liao Yang and then to the Yalu river.
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Chicago
Daily News
Niu Chwang
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Dofent
Liao Yang
Yalu River
Russians Harass Chinese Villages West of Baïng Tai Su
London April 20 report from the Tientsin correspondent of the Standard says about 40,000 Russians are harassing Chinese villages west of the Bhaang Tai Su river midway between Chin Chau and Yinkew.
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London
Tientain
The
Standard
Bhaang ‘Tai Su River
Chin Chau and
Yinkew
China Desires to Avoid War in Ruendan-Japanese Clash
In an interview, Ou, first secretary of the Chinese legation, says China aims for neutrality in the Ruendan-Japanese war. He notes Ma was never commander in chief and had at most 16,000 troops, and warns revolt by Buddhist priests or secret societies could push China toward conflict if Russians are attacked and treated as belligerents.
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Russia
Aaid
Japan
Submarine Boats Reported Active at Port Arthur
A Port Arthur dispatch says experimental submarine boats there have been used with brilliant effect in the fortress area. The entrance into service of four submarines strengthens the harbor defenses, though details of their movement via the railroad are kept secret and some doubt the reports. If a blockade is attempted, Vice Admiral Togo would face great danger guarding approaches to the port.
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Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Togo
Wessels
To Cut Off Russian Squadron Near Corea
A Kobe cable reports a squadron of Japanese armored cruisers seen northward, aiming to cut off the Russian squadron off Genran on Corea's east coast. The Russians may seek Vladivostok, while a second Japanese squadron reportedly blocks retreat. rumors persist.
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Chicago
Daily News
Kobe Saga
Genran
Corea
Exar
Vladivostok
Tein
Senate backs New Mexico supreme court associate justice bill
In Washington on April 27 the senate approved a conference report on the naval appropriation bill. Hale criticized battleship policy, arguing against rapid construction and urging congressional control over ship design, warning of risks if ships are hurriedly built. The report was agreed to, signaling a shift toward submarine emphasis and delayed battleship programs.
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Washington
Senate
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Hale
Hehaid
Rivera
Japan
Busines
Stewart
Congress
Department
Allison
Far East
Russian cavalry threat reshapes Yalu fronts in Manchuria
General Kouropatkin deploys a 20 000 strong cavalry task force above the Yalu to pressure Inouye. Rennenkampff’s mobile horsemen threaten a left flank, forcing Japanese to guard communications or abandon main fronts while Russian troops mass in Manchuria.
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St. Petersburg
Kouropatkin
Rennenkampti
Yalu
Inouye
Rennenkampff
Manchuria
Flood Hits Fort Scott Kansas Worst Since History
Rain swells Marmatong river and Millcreek to ten feet cutting Fort Scott into three zones. Hundreds rescued by boat. no lives reported lost. Gaa works underwater. water station pumps 20 feet deep. Wholesale district flooded. railroads tied up. widespread livestock losses and property damage estimated at 100,000. City residents in Belltown evacuated as city nears isolation.
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Kan
Ita
Marmatong
Millcreek
Belltown
Lemore
Auman
Congdon
Mendenhall
Gaa
Southwestern Wholesale Grocery Company
United States Land Officers The Dalles On BGOM
The Dalles on BGOM report shows United States land officers engaged in actions affecting land parcels. Details indicate official activity near the Columbia area with implications for settlers and property boundaries. Further information appears in the continued notice.
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United States
Dalles
Soldier Killed in Wreck Near Needles, Santa Fe Train
A west bound Santa Fe special troop train bound for Needles, California collided with a light engine eastbound on Sunday afternoon, killing one soldier named James M. Bowes and wounding about a dozen others. The switch occurred west of Needles as the light engine returned from helping another train, apparently without the troop train’s knowledge.
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Los Angeles
Cal
House panel approves patent and copyright bill changes
Washington reports favorable house committee action on the Mann bill to issue patents for proprietary remedy formulas rather than the finished article and the Tawney bill requiring affidavits with copyright applications stating where type was set. No copyright for works not printed domestically. Misstatements incur a $1000 penalty.
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Washington
House Committee On Patents
Mines menace Japanese steamers near Corea and Port Arthur
Japanese steamship lines on the Yellow sea and Gulf of Pechili suspend calls beyond Chemulpo Corea due to drifting mechanical contact mines. Mines drifted from Port Arthur and Port Dalny, posing a serious navigation hazard. Many have detached or been destroyed by storms and currents.
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Tokio
Aril 27
Yellow Sea
Gulf of Pechili
Chemulpo
Corea
Port Arthur
Port Dalny
Kuropatkin to Be Chief of All Imperial Forces
Petersburg April 27 General Kuropatkin is believed to become commander of all the emperor's forces both military and naval in the Far East Admiral Alexieff may remain as viceroy for a short time but his reign is practically ended. Relations between Skrydloff and the viceroy are seen as impossible while Kuropatkin and Skrydloff are warm friends.
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Petersburg
Kovropatkin
Alexieff
Kouros
Portland march fair to run June 28 to July 12
The Federated Trades Council and the Lewis and Clark Fraternal Building Association plan a two week carnival in Portland from June 28 to July 12. A 300-person spectacle plus circus and balloon ascensions headline the event, with a monster Fourth of July parade and an illuminated July 2 night parade. Reduced transportation rates into the city have been secured.
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Federated Trades Council
Isbor
Lewis and Clark Farternal Building Association
Portland
Pacific Coast
The Milwaukee
A fragmentary notice from a Portland Oregon agent listing a Milwaukee related item. The readable portion mentions W Caser and Trev Pam as agents with limited context.
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W. Caser
Trev
Pam
Senate panel delays eight hour bill until December
In Washington on April 26 the senate committee on education and labor, by 4 to 8, postponed action on the eight hour bill to next December. Two members were absent but may vote later. Supporters expect the result could change when absentees vote, possibly aiding a favorable report, though there is no real expectation of passage.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Education and Labor
Thin Spanlon
Governor veto on county government act in Honolulu session
Governor Carter vetoed a joint resolution to set up a commission to frame a county government act, as compensation terms were left undecided. A new resolution creating a five member commission with fixed pay was approved, and its appointment will proceed to draft the county bill.
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Honolulu
Carter
Russia to Buy More Warships
Paris reports that Russia has appropriated 105000000 rubles for torpedo boats in France two Argentine cruisers and two German transports. The two German transports have already arrived at Liban.
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Paris
Russia
France
Liban
Treaty with America to Hand in Petersburg
In Petersburg on April 27 the draft treaty allowing American firms to sue in Russia and Russian firms in America was received from Washington and presented to foreign officers. Since ratification is unlikely this session, Ambassador McCormick will likely let the treaty proceed its normal course.
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Bt. Petersburg
Russia
America
McCormick
Washington
Yakima Valley Irrigation Investigation Ordered
District Engineer T A Noble of the reclamation service at Spokane is to begin investigations at the Yakima valley to determine if irrigation works merit a large federal project. The study aims to better understand the physical conditions and potential opportunities for development.
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Washington
T. A. Noble
Reclamation Service
Spokane
Wash
Yakima
Senate to clear calendar before adjournment this week
Washington April 27 The senate will devote time to clearing the calendar before adjournment which most senators expect this week Only one appropriation bill remains to pass the military academy Several supply bills are still in conference and will likely prompt discussion of conference reports
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Washington
Senate
Military Academy
Improvements at Puget Sound Yards Washington April 27
Bids opened at the navy department for a steel storage building at Puget Sound Navy Yard. lowest bidder St Paul Foundry Co at 90736. A boatshop at Puget Sound Yard also bids. lowest bidder T Ryan Seattle at 165000.
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Puget Sound Yards
Washington
Navy Department
Puget Sound Navy Yard
St. Paul Foundry Company
Puget Sound Yard
T. Ryan
Seattle
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