Japanese Army Drives into Russian Lines at Yalu
After five days of heavy fighting Gen Kuroki’s force crosses the Yalu, forcing a Russian retreat from Chia-Lien-Cheng and pushing toward the right bank near Wisu. About 1,500 killed or wounded on both sides, while Japan captures twenty-eight posts and prisoners as the bridge at Yalu near Wiju is completed for crossing.
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Kuroki
Aid- Sanday
Gailant
Ted Miles
Chia-Lien-Cheng
Sho
Alda
Yalu
Wisu
Genwroki
Oemy
Sassuilitch
Majces Stalinsky
Wiju
Impei Guards
Kosan
Balurdar
Russians Sink Japanese Vessel at Korean Port
Vladivostok squadron attacked Gensan in Korea 350 miles south of Vladivostok and sank the Japanese merchant ship Goro Maru after forcing its crew ashore. Cruisers Hosala and Gromobol led the action with two torpedo boats and a third unidentified cruiser. Marines briefly landed before ships withdrew amid alarm and unprepared defenses.
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Vladivostok
Gensan
Hosala
Gromobol
Heartrom
Russian Fleet Stops Japanese Effort at Port Arthur
Viesroy Alexieff reports two Japanese torpedo boats and eight fireships sunk by the Russian squadron during an attempted harbor blockade at Port Arthur. Russian torpedo boats and shore batteries kept up fire through midnight into morning, with several ships saved yet the harbor still blocked.
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Port Arthur
Viesroy Alexieff
Yugo
Alexted
Port Arthu
Alexieif
Otvashni
Toga
Arthur
Petropakovsk Wealand
Raul
Alirele
Bexstrasbnn
Tha
Port Anhur
Togo
Thelis
Ross
Feane
Witeless
Araller Mirai Makaroff
Mtrant
Forta
Jap Troops Suffer Casualties in Mountain Pass Mine
Report states Japanese soldiers were lured into a mine in a mountain pass near Vija by retreating Russians. Many Japanese were killed or wounded and details are sparse. Meanwhile the second Japanese army corps, with three divisions, has landed at Chusan and moves toward Wiju. No crossing attempts have been observed yet.
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Vija
Chusan
Wiju
Croma
Togo's Decoy Plan Misleads Russians At Port Arthur
The article explains Admiral Togo's feint to lure Russian forces near Port Arthur, with a split blockade and a pretend attack on key fortifications. It notes Japanese forces advancing, Russian defenses firing, and retreat toward Feng Wuanthenge, plus later reporting on finance news from Paris and Russian loan prospects.
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Muroki
Aeinek
Antone
Feng Wuanthenge
Yalu
War News In Brief From The Far East
Reports describe Chinese prayers for Russian victory and martial law near the Liane river. Japanese forces are said to deploy new mine systems as Russian action looms. A Chinese official orders governors to suspend celebrations and redirect funds for military needs. A Japanese transport Kinshin Mani was torpedoed by Russians. Chihaya rescued soldiers and crew. Heavy rain on the Waluo disrupts but no major engagements occur. The Tokyo bureau seeks to publish official Taiwan and Korea policy ahead of potential evacuation talks. Fortifications rise as forces gather around the Valu passes and St. Petersburg is targeted for future movement.
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Dewsgeer Inpress
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Ene
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Teed
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Russia rejects mediation to end war with Japan
Official note from Russia states it will not accept any mediation to end hostilities with Japan. The communication cites prior military actions and asserts no peaceful settlement is possible while hostilities continue, signaling a firm stance against foreign intervention.
Railroads refuse to furnish presses for livestock names
Telegraphic items report Wester railroads decline to provide presses for livestock. Coleman, Attorney General of Transas, arrested and charged with kidnapping the baby of a Methodist minister in Topeka. Fire at Gulf Refinery Fort Arthur Texas controlled. Oil tanks and contents destroyed causing a dye of 125000 dollars.
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Gulft
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Texas
Congress Ends Fifty-Eighth Session With Cuba Panama Treaties
Congress completed the fifty-eighth session ratifying Cuba and Panama treaties and the Chinese commercial pact. Total appropriations neared 781 million with revenues around 704 million and a projected deficit. Debates highlighted Panama policy and veteran pensions while postal fraud investigations drew attention to alleged misconduct.
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House
United States
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Congress
Republic of Panama
Manchuria
Panama Conal
Immigration Shifts Across Nations Reflect Change in US
Figures from the Department of Commerce and Labor show Germany and the United States supplied 12,170,727 immigrants from 1821 to 1902, while Italy Austria Hungary and Russia contributed 3,781,878. In 1903 Germany UK group accounted for 101,605 and the Austrian Italian Russian group 672,726, signaling a major shift in immigrant origins and implications for America’s future.
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United States
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Russia
United Kingdom
America
Cleveland Defends 1894 Chicago Troop Use Speech
Grover Cleveland spoke at Princeton defending his sending federal troops to Chicago during the 1894 great railroad strike. He read letters criticizing Governor Altgeld and argued federal action upheld law and life, detailing the strike aims and the failed attempts at injunctions and marshals to preserve commerce.
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Cleveland
Tformer
Grover “Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Henry Stafford Little
Little
Olney
Pullman Company
Safeblowers Hit Postoffice in Indiana
Week Postoffice at Benge Indiana and Thee Flies in Siclen Hig Hate blowary weeked the postoffice building and safe at Hasna Im late Monday night secured 91000 in cash and a safe carried away. Dynamite was used by robbers as three explosions shattered windows and the building suffered major damage. The thieves escaped in a stolen buggy toward Chicago after leaving a horse and buggy hidden nearby. Local details indicate a general merchandise district and a low structure. The unrest extends to political notes about the Ohio Democratic State convention and national figures.
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Itan
Ee Aller
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