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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
3
Reports from the war front claim Japan has established a landing in Manchuria near Port Arthur with reinforcements ready to strike. Russian sources acknowledge a Japanese foothold, sparking widespread sensational rumors and cautious official updates amid heavy naval losses at Chemulpo and Port Arthur.
London papers discuss Britain's stance amid Far East struggle and potential coalitions against Japan. Articles note refitting at Woolwich and naval readiness for emergencies. Canadian militia officials monitor possible hostilities implications.
The report describes Japan landing troops at Chemulpo and planning rapid, large scale deployment to Korea. It claims 8000 men ready for raid with modern arms, while regulars march to the invasion and reserves fill their place with strong training and equipment.
Rear Admiral Robley Evans predicts trouble from Chinese uprisings in interior China. Navy plans 600 marines to reinforce the Philippines with 600 already there. Reports cite Japan Russians in Mediterranean and shores. conflicting casualty figures and strategic maneuvering amid intensifying hostilities and shipping disruptions.
Cosaack scouts advance to Anu and Russian forces prepare for Manchuria. The Russian war office seeks volunteers in the far East while Japan possibly lands an army at Lingiu ng gulf. Abandonment of a St Louis fair exhibit is announced to Russia. Four hundred thousand Russian soldiers are expected in Manchuria within twelve days. Victor Alexeïff is warned of potential loss of all naval power due to blunders. The Finalish fund collects for widows and orphans of Japanese casualties. Five thousand Russians drown crossing Lake Baikal after breaking through the sea. No vessels may leave Port Arthur. telegraph use is limited to officials. Russia proclaims it was unprepared for hostilities and deems Japan’s attack at Port Arthur treacherous. A terror risk looms at New Aiwang unless international forces intervene. Nine thousand Chinese troops head to Manchuria to deter fighting on Chinese soil. British sympathy for Japan prompts Gen. Tran-Laff to prepare a Russian expedition against India. British invasion of Tibet is resented amid casualties from indiscriminate use of artillery.
The Iowa Senate opens with prayer and moves through numerous bills. Highlights include compensation provisions for state institutions, juries instructions, county superintendent qualifications, and land title issues. A heated chair and gavel dispute precedes voting on a statewide liquor regulation bill and a tally of public health and education measures.
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