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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1905
Page
1
May 30 reports say Russian warships were defeated and Vice-Admiral Rosettven sky is wounded. Censoring confusion feeds public alarm as news of Far East operations spreads and authorities struggle to prevent full disclosure.
London comments on Admiral Togo's unprecedented victory stirring sympathy for Russia and Britain offering conciliatory gestures to the vanquished. The mood shifts as English public feeling toward Russia cools but remains wary of further conflict.
The U S consul at Shanghai reports the Raveien converted cruiser Smo lenek from Rojestvensky's fleet sought refuge there and is likely to be interned for the duration of the war.
Tokio officials report 2223 casualties among damaged vessels off the Taushina Islands and Japan coast. Twelve hundred injured were taken to harbor town of Stabo. Survivors claim naval officers died bravely and officers failed to defend ships as flagship orders faltered. Gunners of the Japanese fleet delivered precise fire.
An official dispatch to the Japanese legation reports that four Russian war vessels were captured by the United States and brought to port on the thirteenth. The Orel battleship to Maiaura, the Nicholas battleship to Maiaura, and two coast defense vessels to Sasebo.
Baron Somatina, son-in-law of Marquis Ito, in London says Russia should concede to restore prestige, insisting terms of peace will be reasonable and not seek excessive demands. He notes Japan’s visitors have not swayed him and Russia should accept world-accepted terms.
Tokyo reports a Russian cruiser neared Hamada and signaled surrender. Two hundred sailors aboard, many wounded, are evacuated to Yamaguchi as Red Cross teams aid the injured. others cling to wreckage or travel by small boats from the battle zone.
Captain Chagin of the cruiser Almaz telegraphs from Vladivostok to the Emperor that he witnessed the sinking of the battleship Souvaroff and that Rojestvensky was wounded He says he saw Rojestvensky lowered onto the destroyer Bunny unsure of voyage status at Vladivostok
A May telegram to the navy department reports the Russian steamship Kanias Savaroff sunk in the Ban day action and that Rojestvensky perished. May 30 sighting claims the Ixamrod cruiser and a gunboat Kazareky leaking near Okino Island as fighting continues offshore.
May 30 reports from Tokio and Shanghai recount Russian naval events. Admirer Toon allegedly sank several ships in a jum ping clash as pursuit continued. A Russian cruiser is said to have entered Shanghai harbor and commander Rojestrensky, who fled by torpedo boat, is reported captured.
A call urges hastening the assembly to submit the postwar ending question to the representative body. The move aims to place the crucial issue before the assembly for decision and public accountability.
Reports from St Petersburg claim Russia may pull General Linevitoh's army from Manchuria for a pause and could abandon Vladivostok. The Scala Britons support continuing the war, hoping for a victory to recover losses, with Grand Dukes backing the strategy. Officials doubt the plan but push for stronger terms.
The admiralty confirms the sinking of the battleship Enles Ronearois Borodino and notes the repair ship Kamcahattka among vessels involved, with May 3 reporting from Saint Petersburg.
Chicago observes Memorial Day as strike activity subsides. National Guards and state troops participate with Governor and Col. Walter Tougas leading the Lakes department in ceremonies at fallen comrades' graves. Business closures bring quiet. police on duty number five, with further strike spread anticipated in sash and coal industries.
In Petersburg May 30 the report that the Russian flagship and Rojestvensky had been wounded and placed on a torpedo boat destroyer is confirmed. The destroyer’s whereabouts are not known.
Paris dispatch from Vladivostok reports four Russian warships and the torpedo destroyer Bravi Itin entering port. Ro jestvensky is dangerously wounded and hospitalized after a shell burst. The cruiser Almas was saved by a flight during the engagement.
Joseph H Uhoate, the retiring American ambassador to London, arrived with his family this morning. He will sail from Liverpool this afternoon to New York as a distinguished party gathered to bid him farewell.
King Alphonso of Spain lands in Paris at 3 PM and is greeted by President Loubet and cabinet members. He is escorted to the foreign office where he will stay during his Paris visit.
The Supreme Court sustains the ordinance prohibiting persons from being present in gambling houses. The ruling comes in the case of Ah Gin versus Chief of Police of San Francisco, confirming the measure as valid.
The German yacht Hamburg the second of the racing fleet was seen four miles south of Bishop Point lighthouse at nine this morning. A light southwest breeze favored the fleet though Hamburg lay becalmed at times.
The Territorial Legislature adjourned in May with a decision to refuse all National Guards appropriations and the government bond appropriation. Local observers note tensions as the body fails to approve key funding measures.
President Roosevelt arrives in Jersey City from Washington for the unveiling of Major General Henry W Slocum statue in Brooklyn. He is joined by Secretary Loeb Dr Blakes U N M C Latte and F F B Stone, with Secret Service on hand. The party travels by Pennsylvania ferry, escorted by the Union League Club of Brooklyn to the club house for breakfast.
May probate activity lists final appointments and discharges across multiple estates. Administrators named include Tresa Gettio for George Gottia, Joe Travsdall for Samuel Trusadall, and L L Cross for Mra B M Cross, with appraisers JH Onatle J B Price and Phil Thompson among others.
Five masked men entered the Centenniel Brewery office at 1 am, overpowered two watchmen, gagged them and blew the safe. They took about three pounds of money and escaped. police have not yet captured the perpetrators.
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