Japanese Navy Victorious in Okinoshima Engagement
Japanese squadron attacked the Russian fleet off Okinoshima in the Korean straits and routed the Russians, sinking two battleships and five cruisers while capturing additional vessels. Admiral Rojestvensky was rescued after being washed overboard. 3,000 prisoners reported and Japanese losses listed.
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Tokio
Japan
Togo
Rojestvensky
Okinoshima
Korean Straits
Rosesvensky
St. Petersburg
Russia
Nebogotoff
Admiral Rerestvensky
Sasebo Naval Hospital
Izumrad
Vladimir Bay
Vlad
Rumors on parole actions in Far East theaters
Reports from Nagasaki Shanghai and Woosung allege parole arrangements for Russian navy prisoners and crews. In Nagasaki ships crews may be sent home while Woosung operations focus on parole of aboard vessels. Tokyo notes doubt that Admiral Nebagotoff will sign a parole.
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Nagasaki
Japan
Shanghai
China
Woosung
Tokio
Admiral Nebagotoff
Non-Combatants Ordered to Leave Vladivostok
News dispatches report that all non-combatants are ordered to evacuate Vladivostok amid wartime activity as Third Squadron begins withdrawal from the Far East. St. Petersburg notes Admiral Bircloff is bringing the squadron back after departure for the Far East.
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Vladivostok
Russia
St. Petersburg
Bircloff
Far East
Strength of the Two Fleets Compared in Russo Japanese War
An official Washington compilation shows Japanese naval power ahead in gun strength. Russia trails in armored and protected cruisers despite more battleships, while coaling and crew experience favored Japan. Analysts cite veterans aboard Japanese ships and lingering Russian coal challenges as decisive factors.
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Washington
Rerestvensky
Anamabas Islands
Straits of Malacca
Rojestvensky
Indian Ocean
Uns
Russi
Russia
Japan
Boc
China Sea
Kuban
Terek
Ural
Rion
Dneiper
Nocolai
Monomach
Sevienine
Oushakoff
Apraxim
After Overwhelming Defeat Russia Declines Peace Offer
Wireless dispatch from St. Petersburg reports Emperor elevating General Trikoff to Assistant Minister of the Interior Chief of Police and Gendarmerie Commander, signaling war will continue. Other items note the Emperor’s declared readiness to die rather than sign peace and the Russian fleet losses near Vladivostok.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Trikoff
Rojestvensky
Almay
Gorny
Vladivostok
Manchuria
Fear of The Russian People in St Petersburg
June 2 report from St. Petersburg notes a nations assembly is expected to avert a growing popular storm. Ex-Minister Witte has taken leadership of the peace advocates guiding the effort.
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St. Petersburg
Witte
Rojestvensky Explains Purpose at Tsushima
In Sabeso on June 2 Admiral Rojestvensky said he aimed for Tsushima in heavy fog, but a sudden gale lifted it revealing Togo's fleet. In Tokio on June 1 the navy admitted losses at Port Arthur including Yashima and Takasago vessels, with other ships and torpedoes sunk. Manila requests use of dry docks for repairs. San Francisco lists test centrifuges and beet analyses with prices.
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Rojestvensky
Sabeso
Tsushima Island
Togo
Tokio
Marine Department
Yashima
Takasago
Port Arthur
Roderick Dhu Sails with Notables from San Francisco
The Matson Navigation Company reports the bark Roderick Dhu departed San Francisco on May 27 carrying passengers Mrs. Illa M. Loebenstein Judge O. M. Cunningham Dr. B. Van Etten Dolph Mrs. J. Rees and child and Hon. Wm. Downer aboard the vessel.
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Matson Navigation Company
Roderick Dhu
San Francisco
Illa M. Loebenstein
O. M. Cunningham
B. van Etten Dolph
J. Rees and Child
Wm. Downer
New Librarian Installed At Hilo Public Library
At the trustees meeting for Hilo Public Library and reading rooms the resignation of Mrs. N A Tracy acting librarian was accepted. Miss Amy Hill was appointed successor and reading rooms will stay open mornings afternoons and evenings from 11 to 1, 3 to 5, and 7 to 9 p m. Mrs Tracy remains until schools close and then plans to depart for the coast.
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Hilo
N. A. Tracy
Amy Hill
Tracy
Honolulu Elks Plan Hilo Volcano Excursion
Manager George Lycurgus in Hilo says a Honolulu Elks delegation is unlikely to visit Madam Pele on Kamehameha Day. A group of 25 may take a round trip to Volcano House at a $30 rate, with Mauna Loa chartered to depart Friday night and return Monday morning for the Honolulu party.
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George Lycurgus
Hilo
Honolulu Elks
Madam Pele
Honolulu
The
Elks
Lycurgus
Volcano House
Ellis
Volcano
Mauna Loa
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