Mukden Battle Marked By Japanese Precision And Strategy
The Mukden fight, lasting Feb 17 to Mar 3, showcased Oyama's disciplined tactics and Japan's superior manpower. Russian commander Sukonpatkin faced a relentless Japanese assault with Nogi and Kuroki executing precise maneuvers, while Russian defenses and retreat efforts faltered near Tieling and Mukden.
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Mukden
IGN
Oyama
Mukdeo
Nogis
Suropatkin
Nosi
Tie Pass Falls to Mikado Forces in North Campaign
Japanese troops and Kuropatkin’s army clash near Tie Pass with Mikado victory. Kuropatkin’s battered, hungry army retreats across 200 miles toward Harbin after heavy losses. News from Tokyo points to the collapse of the czarist commander’s force as 140,000 fit men remain.
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Tieling
Tie Pass
Mukden
Kalyuen
Nagi
Suropatkin
Udte Tielins
Napoleon
Moscow
Kuropatkin
Harbin
Tokio
Russian setback at Mukden ends major reformist hopes
Long dispatch details the fall of Mukden, Muilen lines, and Japanese advantage. It notes Kuropatkin’s reliance on a single rail, Japanese reach to Newchwang, and a Russian force around 875 000 with 15 percent guns. Japanese strength likely higher by about 40 000, with reports of a new 400 000 man campaign planned. The article portrays a stunned Russian public and a court bent on possible future war. It cites Japanese occupation of Sinre March 18 and cites Mukden’s strategic ruin and harsh Japan victory sentiment.
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Kuropatkin
Newchwang
Mukden
St. Petersburg
Harbin
Docks Fire Wipes Out Railroad Insurance Fund
A big New Orleans blaze destroyed the Ili nois Central railroad docks causing an estimated loss of 1.7 million dollars. The loss falls on the railroad rather than its regular insurance company as it wipes out its insurance fund. Advertisement included.
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Aq Insurance Fund
Ilinois Central Railroad
New Orleans
Disgraced Kuropatkin Succeeds by Linevitch in War Command
The czar dismisses General Kuropatkin after Mukden with a blunt order, naming General Linevitch to command all Russian forces versus Japan. Reports say Kuropatkin’s mental state and the army’s perilous position prompted the transfer as Japanese forces close in and Harbin fronts brace for a winter stand.
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Kuropatkin
Linevitch
First
Japan
War Council
Alread
Mukden
Oracy
Nicholas
Drigomire
Europarin
Vie Pass
Zenin
Grippenberg
Uropatkin
Harbin
Kara
Nogi
Napoleon
Moscow
Kotsof
Russian War Allies Prepare Massive Manchuria Deployment
The report claims 400000 more troops will go to Manchuria with a steady stream of war material to the Indian frontier. Grand Duke Vladimir says another Russian army heads to the Far East as harsh actions, like burning wounded Japanese soldiers, are alleged. Thousands captured after Mukden. Gen. Gripeubers faults Gen. Inuropatkin. Britain pays 225000 in North Sea settlement. Nashy Abbey seized en route Vladivostok. Port Am Ehior hero Gen. Steessel faces cool reception in St. Petersburg amid China siege notes. Controversy over Japanese seizure and allied ship captures continues.
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Manchuria
Russia
Indian
Grand Duke
Vladimir
Far East
Mukden
Gripeubers
St. Petersburg
Inuropatkin
Great Britain
North Sea
Cardiff
Vladivostok
Steessel
Port Am Ehior
U S Trade Balance Drops as Imports Grow Faster
A historical trade report shows February 1905 imports far exceed prior years while exports shrink. Wheat and cotton values fall, while manufacturers materials rise. eight months ending February show ongoing import growth and reduced export surplus. imports rise in raw materials and foods like coffee and sugar.
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Ted Stites
Fane
Bethenry
Department of Commerce and Labor
India
Honor to a Hymn Writer Fanny Crosby 85th Birthday
Fanny J Crosby the blind poetess celebrated the 85th anniversary of her birth at her Bridgeport Connecticut home. Religious workers and churches nationwide marked the day as Fanny Crosby day as Crosby had composed more than 8000 hymns with many translated and sung worldwide.
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Fanny J. Crosby
Fanoy J. Crosby
Bridgeport
Conn
Fanny Crosby
Miss Crosby
Hymns of Fanny Crosby and Her Dormant Vocation
The article notes Fanny Crosby writing Safe in the Arms of Jesus at age 45 after a period of discovering her true vocation. It lists beloved hymns Blessed Assurance and Rescue the Perishing as inspired works, and mentions W T Doane composing music for her as she awaited a train. It also references Crosby’s early life and a brief, fragmented biographical note about Putnad and a young Crosby.
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Jesus
W. T. Doane
Ufery
Miss Crosby
Putnad Courte, NL
Hiss
Crosby
Maney for Janstestane Fair
Government plans a fair commemorating the first permanent sail at Jamestown on the American continent. Officials aim to pass the finance and organize participation by communities and speaking people.
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United States
Jarmestown
Smite
Bethlehem Steel Works Armor Plate Awards Stir
A cryptic wire reports a crime scheme involving the Jenkins business and a syndicate in Bethlehem Pennsylvania. The piece notes a future need for house workers tied to armor plate awards and steel work at Bethlehem Steel under an alleged contract.
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Whitman
Jenkins
FPR
Ethlehem
Bethlehem: Steel Works
Atesi Company
Roosevelt Reluctantly Drops Dominican Treaty Fight
In a stalled effort to ratify the Santo Domingo treaty President Roosevelt agrees to let the matter drop for now. Congress will reexamine in a special session next fall as Senators fail to chart a clear policy on Dominican relations. The dispute leaves U S. revenue collection in limbo and complicates claims with European creditors.
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Santo Domingo
Roosevelt
Congress
Santo Dongigo
United States
Dominical
Senate
Fragmented Dialogue Excerpt From A Boarding House Tale
A garbled passage presents two speakers in a boarding house setting arguing over singing at breakfast. One character teases another about singing early while noting a mischievous exchange over food in a hall. The tone hints at humorous social interaction.
Philadelphian Quip Highlights Courtesy and Shame
A fragment quotes a Philadelphia speaker asserting willingness to admit faults, followed by a taunt about neighbors witnessing them. The snippet captures a social exchange emphasizing accountability and public perception.
Ex Sheriff Endorses Dodd's Kidney Pills in Scott City
Ex-Sheriff James Scott of Scott County testifies in Scott City that Dodd's Kidney Pills cure kidney disease and prevent Bright's disease. He claims eight boxes proved effective after trying many remedies.
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Scott City
Kan
Dodd
Bright
James Scott
Scott County
4 Guaranteed Cure For Piles
A narrator discusses Miss Hiderleigh making a fresh complexion comment and promises a guaranteed cure for piles with PAZO Ointment. Drugstores refund if not cured in six to ten days. The ad emphasizes quick relief for itching bleeding or protruding piles through a topical remedy.
Douglas Jerrold the Wit of Grub Street Banked by Retort
A portrait of Douglas Jerrold recounted through brief vignettes as he darts through the street retorting to passersby and diners. The anecdotes show his sharp humor when quizzed on topics from art to charity and surplus population with quick retorts and sly jests.
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Douglas Jerrold
Jerrold
Law
Jer- Told
Ivan the Terrible Lesson Sparks Odd Auto Speculation
A teacher discusses Russian history noting Ivan the Terrible slaughtered many. A pupil, son of a chauffeur, interrupts with a quip that the ruler acted because he owned an automobile.
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Ivan the Terrible
Simple life praised and Grape Nuts testimonial
A piece extols simple living and gratitude for health, sharing a testimonial about Grape-Nuts. A user describes initial weakness and rapid weight gain after three months, crediting the cereal with better strength, mood, and energy. The ad notes Postum and Batis Greek, Mich, and claims a small teaser offer.
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Postum Ca
Enak
Wee
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