Japanese troops landings and Liao Yang skirmishes
Daily war brief reports continued fighting around Liao Yang and Port Arthur. Japanese forces push toward Liao Yang as Kuropatkin notes small skirmishes. Russian naval actions include torpedo attack in Talienwan bay while a train carries ammunition to Port Arthur. Roosevelt proclaims entry of Roseland Dakota Indian lands. other notes include misreported Red Cross leadership and a marriage license workaround in Minnesota.
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Port Arthur
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Society
Mia
John A. Logan
Kuropatkin
Alaska Governor Brady Likely to Seek Another Term
Washington May 17 Governor John G Brady of Alaska, whose term ends June 6, is expected to be renominated. He discussed the matter with the president, and his decisive departure suggests a new term. Secretary Hitchcock may object, but the president’s confidence favors Brady. Opponents include John G Heid Juneau William T Perkins Oliver Roberts. All have filed applications and hold various endorsements.
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Washington
John G. Brady
Alaska
Inashington
Hitchcock
Brady
National
John G. Heid
Juneau
William T. Perkins
Northwestern Commercial Company
Oliver Roberts
San Francisco
Heid
Mitchell
Perkins
Roberts
California
Not Time for Peace Talks In May Berlin Report
Berlin reports a strong war party in Germany urging an end to hostilities, but the foreign office says the time is not ripe for peace efforts. France and Great Britain favor peace in currents, as Russia seeks decisive victories to restore prestige before any mediation.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
France
Great Britain
Russia
Mukden
Nicholas
Bombardment in Chefoo as Japanese seize city
A Chefoo dispatch reports the Daily News boat Fawan unable to approach due to heavy Russian minefield and orders to keep noncombatants away. Yakumo and four other cruisers plus a gunboat and battleship entered the harbor, opening heavy fire. Land batteries silenced. about 20,000 Japanese troops reportedly investing the city and possibly in control.
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Chicago
Daily News
Chefoo
Daily News Dispatch
Fawan
Danny
Kattakao
Yakumo
Russian Pacific squadron checked amid Vladivostok report
The admiralty denies rumors of an engagement by Rear Admiral Jessen's squadron as telegrams from Vladivostok say all is well. Grand Duke Alexei and senior admirals inspect the new Pacific squadron at Cronstadt while Port Arthur dispatches a mixed report from several days ago indicating calm, with no new Japanese activity noted.
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St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Jessen
Vladivostok
Grand Duke
Alexia
Cronstadt
Rojestvensky
Baltic
Allevan
Pacific
Port Arthur
Wittavelt
Treaty row: Schmoeler bids to dissolve US pact
New York reporters say Professor Schmoeler to agrarian chamber in the upper house of the Frouseian diet warned that Chancellor Van Bülow would dissolve the commercial treaty with the United States. He urged delay after American elections and opposed dissolving the Argentine republic treaty to avoid driving that nation into the U. S. sphere.
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New York
Agrarianx
Schmoeler Baw
Berlin
Timea
van Bulow
United States
Profesor Schmoeler
Onaba a Army Going to Port Arthur Far East Plan
St Petersburg correspondent reports a high staff officer's summary of Japanese movements in the Far East. Kuroki's army advances on Liao Yang from Feng Wang Cheng, Oka's force moves toward Yin Ow along the Binyen land, Onsha's army invests Port Arthur, with three routes toward Rosian tions.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Echo de Paris
Far East
Kuroki
Liao Yang
Feng Wang Cheng
Oka
Baguda
Yin
Binyen
Onsha
Port Aror
Arbitration raises pay scale for New York painters
Arbitration in New York has lifted the wage scale for about 7,000 union painters. The agreement provides a daily advance of 60 cents, elevating the scale to 14 dollars and 4.26 dollars for plein painters and decorators respectively.
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New York
Russia may seek constitution amid Far East defeats
A secret St. Petersburg report says Russia faces internal strain from military failures in the Far East. It warns only an emperor granted constitution could unite the country to fund and mobilize against Japan. Without reform, a latent revolutionary movement among Poles and Finns could weaken the empire.
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Rome
St. Petersburg
Russia
Far East
Japan
Rumored plan to end Far East war favors Corea under Japan
Berlin reports a strong diplomatic rumor that war party in Russia pushes czar to end the Far East conflict. The proposed settlement would grant Korea independence under Japanese protectorate while Manchuria remains Chinese. A secret China Japan treaty allegedly guarantees Manchuria’s integrity.
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Berlin
Far East
Russia
Corea
Japan
Manchuria
China
Rhuesia
England
Great Vein of Copper Reported at Lockjaw Creek
Missoula reports a major copper strike by Joseph Eberly and partner in the Lockjaw creek area near Lolo Hot Springs. Prospectors, employed by ex Governor McConnell of Idaho, describe high grade sulphide ore with vast, accessible quantities, suggesting a potential second Butte in the region.
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Missoula
Lolo Hot Springs
Joseph Eberly
McConnell
Idaho
Lockjaw Creek
Lockjaw
Lockiaw
Russian Loan to Be 160 Million in Tax Exempt Bonds
Paris reports a semi official statement on the Russian loan. The issue consists of 160000000 dollars in 5 per cent treasury bonds of 100 dollars each, redeemable in May 1909, with interest paid semiannually in May and November. Bonds are exempt from present or future taxes, with holders gaining advantages during the six months before May 1, 1909.
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Paris
M. Hoettinguer
St. Petersburg
Treasury
Balloon Fire Injures Eight in Paris Crash
Balloon belonging to aeronaut Captain Bureoul descended into Place d Aunnite, blown into a street entrance. A violent explosion followed as flame sheets pierced open windows. Eight occupants of the house were burned or hurt, two seriously. The aeronaut was uninjured.
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Paris
Bureoul
Place d'Aunnite
Explosions Linked to Port Arthur Harbor Clearing
Russians clearing Port Arthur harbor with divers placing dynamite to remove stone obstructions from Japanese ships. The harbor entrance is being opened enough to allow torpedo boats to pass, explaining the heard explosion.
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Russia
Port Arthur
New York
Telegraph Line Repaired In Beou District
A dispatch reports the telegraph line fixed after the Anju fight. Jal Haraguchi, previously commanding Japanese forces in Beou, now leads all Japanese troops at the mouth of the Yala river.
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London
Nava
Seoul
Coram
Adde
Jal Haraguchi
Beou
Yala River
Washington Delegation Lags Oregon on Session Record
Washington’s delegation failed to match Oregon’s gains as leaders blocked broader appropriations and key bills. Senator Foster pushed 26 public measures with limited success. five passed, four cleared Senate but died in House, six were reported but not enacted, others not reported. Passed acts authorize Puyallup land sale, Port Angeles park grants, small vessels trade, Dungeness lighthouse funding, and Northern Pacific right of way sales.
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Oregon
Congress
Benator Foster
Senate
House
Puyallup
Port Angeles
Puget Sound
British Columbia
Dungeness
Northern Pacific
Japanese advance presses siege of Port Arthur
Shan Hai Kwan May 14 reports that Port Arthur’s land defenses are being attacked by General Oku’s second army with heavy siege guns. Japanese forces claim confidence in reducing the town as Kuroki’s troops move toward Liao Yang and a strong detachment advances on Saimathi to outflank Kuropatkin.
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Shan Hai Kwan
Port Arthur
Oku
Ruwsiane
Kuroki
Fong Wang Cheng
Liao Yang
Saimathi
Kuropatkin
Russians Blow Up Dalney Docks at Port Dalney
May 14 in St. Petersburg Viceroy Alexieff reports that Russian forces destroyed docks and piers at Port Dalney on the Ling Tang peninsula to hinder a Japanese landing. Subsequent telegrams claim the entire Port Dalney has been destroyed.
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St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Port Dalney
Ling Tang Peninsula
Feng Wang Cheng defense in Daily Times report
The Times correspondent from Vila notes Feng Wang Cheng could have been impregnable if held with 10,000 sacrifices. Russians appear in tatters after days in trenches while Japanese troops show mercy to wounded captives. Censorship tightens as divisions are withheld. A Yalu battle atrocity sees Chinese plunder Russian dead and wounded, prompting patrols and threats of punishment.
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London
The
Times
Cabling
Vila
Saya
Feng Wang Cheng
Yalu
Emperor Reviews 60,000 Troups at Petersburg Parade
Emperor Nicholas reviewed 60,000 troops at the Champs de Mars in Petrograd with a brilliant staff. The regiments marched past as crowds cheered Your Majesty. Citizens on balconies contributed gold totaling 25 dollars for the Red Cross.
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Petersburg
Nicholas
Champs de Mara
Red Cross
Train Collision Near San Nietos Injures Whittier Residents
A Pacific Electric line train from Sos Angeles to Whittier collided with a Santa Fe passenger train from San Diego near San Nietos, ten miles from Los Angeles. Fourteen people were injured, four on the Santa Fe train and ten on the electric car, all residents of Whittier and Los Angeles. The impact split the Santa Fe train in two.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pacific Keletric
Sos Angeles
Whittier
Santa Fe
San Diego
San Nietos
Take Part of Russian Loan Provided by New York Banks
May 14 New York part of the Russian loan has been taken by New York banks with National City among the participants. No invitations to subscribe will be issued.
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New York
Japanese Move Toward Haicheng In Manchuria War
May 19 dispatches say Japanese forces advanced from Feng Wang Cheng toward Haicheng, aiming to cut Port Arthur area from Niu Chwang. Kuroki masses 4 infantry divisions, 40 guns, 1500 cavalry toward Saimatei to outrank Kuropatkin at Liao Yang while continued operations in Southern Manchuria.
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Niu Chwang
Kuroki
Ghesides
Manchuria
Kouropatkin
Liao Yang
Feng Wang Cheng
Haichong
Nin Chwang
Eral
Haicheng
Port Arthur
Haiping
Kuropatkin
Saimatei
Japanese Ambush Warned by Cossacks Near Feng Wang Cheng
General Sakarohoff’s dispatch reports Japanese forces moving from Fong Wang Cheng toward Halcheng. A division of infantry, 40 guns and 1,500 cavalry are suspected to target Saimadan. Three Japanese groups are noted along the Dasan river, with difficulty obtaining Chinese reports. one Chinese warning indicated an ambush arranged by Cossacks.
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St. Petersburg
Sakarohoff
Zacaliteh
Fong Wang Cheng
Halcheng
Ine Fantry
Saimadan
Coe
Russian Port Arthur squadron may be scuttled to aid defense
St Petersburg May 14 The admiralty debated destroying the Russian squadron at Port Arthur to prevent capture. Vice Admiral Rozsentvensky said they would not repeat Sebastopol mistakes and would scuttle only as a last resort if the enemy advances, aiming to strike blows before sinking.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Admiralty
Sebastopol
Rosentvensky
Baltic Foot
Japanese explosive jar details disclosed by Tokyo trade official
Vancouver on May 15 reports Iaca Tanimura of Tokyo P H B LL B trade commissioner to Canada arrived aboard the Empress of Japan and described a new underwater exploding jar said to be developed from lyddite. He cites a Japanese chemist as inventor and suggests potential weapon use.
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Vancouver
B. C
Iaca Tanimura
Tokio
Japan
Canada
Preas
St. Petersburg
Ando
Ambush In Mindanao Costs US 17th Infantry Dearly
Manila May 13 Lieutenant Winfield Harper and 40 men of Company F Seventeenth United States Infantry were surprised by several hundred Moros on May 8 near Eehe east shore of Lake Liguean Los Mindanao. Two officers and 15 soldiers killed. five wounded.
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Manila
Winfield Harper
Seventeenth
United States Infantry
Eehe
Lake Liguean
Los Mindanao
Wallace Named Chief Engineer for Panama Canal Project
John F. Wallace, general manager of the Illinois Central, will be chief engineer of the Panama canal project with a $25,000 yearly salary. He accepted after initially delaying, and will depart for Washington to assume duties early next month. The Panama commission cited Wallace's rare blend of engineering skill and administrative ability, praising his judgment, energy, and diplomatic tact.
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Chicago
John F. Wallace
Illinois Central Railroad
Panama Canal
Admiral Walker
Hin Acceptanes
Pouition
Wallace
Washington
Dincumlon
Tiet Posmea
Isthmus
New York
Stuyverant Fish
Ilinois Central
Hle
Rumors on Port Arthur and Mao Tien Ling Battle
Tokio reports Admiral Togo noting multiple explosions near Port Arthur since May 6 with no clear cause, raising belief Russians are scuttling ships as they retreat. Paris cites The Matin claiming a major clash near Mao Tien Ling cave between Russians and General Kuroki’s forces, with Lieutenant General Zanealiteh reported among the dead.
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Tokio
Togo
Port Arthur
Paris
Matin
Japanese Victory Report From Shan Hai Kwan Front
London dispatch says Japanese flat army from the Yalu River threatens Haicheng while the second army moves in three divisions to support General Kuroki. They reportedly defeated the Ruesiang near Walungtien with heavy losses and praised the artillery. Two Watungtiens are noted along the railway routes near Port Arthur and Kaiping on the road to Feng.
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London
Daily Chronicle
Shan Hai Kwanaaye
Yalo River
Haicheng
Kuroki
Ruesiang
Walungtien
Port Arthur
Piteewo
Kaiping
Japanese brigade credited with Feng Wang Cheng capture
Tokyo reports the Feng Wang Cheng capture credited to a united brigade under Major General Saraki. The force moved east from April 20, crossed the Yalu at Changseng, then reached Feng Wang Cheng via a mountain route. The foreign loan aims to create a gold currency and ensure note convertibility, not wartime financing, with proceeds held as currency reserves likely in London.
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Tokio
Feng Wang Cheng
Yalu
Saraki
Changseng
London
Newport News Shipyard Contract For Japanese Submarines
A report from Newport News Virginia says a contract was awarded to Newport News Shipbuilding for four submarines destined for the Japanese navy in the Far East. Shipyard officials would not confirm but local belief holds work has been ongoing on warships for the Japanese government through indirect channels.
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Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Far East
Protest to the Powers Over Japanese Fire Near Port Arthur
Petersburg dispatch reports Russia protested to Hague and Geneva signatories over Japanese fire on Red Crows trains from Port Arthur on May 6. About 200 sick and wounded were present. two were struck. The general staff defends Asian troops health amid harsh march conditions.
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Bt. Petersburg
Russia
Red Crows
Port Arthur
Port Arthur Entrance Remains Open Despite Attacks
Paris May 12 The Matin correspondent quotes a naval general staff official saying Port Arthur entry remains open. The squadron reportedly sailed out to Pito wo where torpedo boats sank several Japanese transports.
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Bt. Petersburg
The
Matin
Ataff
Port Arthur
Pitoswo
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