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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1905
Page
3
A concerted press reaction from Paris to Berlin lauds President Roosevelt’s role in Portsmouth. Opinions mix praise for American diplomacy with cautious notes on Russia and Japan. French, German, and British commentators hail peace, crediting Roosevelt’s persistence and Japan’s restraint with shaping a decisive, era-defining outcome.
Washington, Aug. A renewed stage in the dispute between Secretary Shaw and Governor Cummins arises after Shaw published a letter replying to Cummins Monday night. Shaw says he did not use the words quoted by Cummins and maintains his remarks contained no opinion on the French treaty.
The article recounts Mormon Church promoting plural marriage through Mothers and Young Women groups. It cites Mrs Susa Young Gates urging girls to keep polygamy alive in heart while urging nonpractice, highlighting early church influence and pressures on young women amid societal controversy.
New York led in the national rifle contest after three days of competition at the big military tournament. About three fourths of the field had finished the slow and rapid fire stages, with 192 completing the first of two skirmish runs. Captain Corwin of the 71st New York held the top position, while Sergeant Scot of Illinois stood in second.
Chicago Aug 30. R D Hubbard a wealthy Mankato Minnesota resident and guest at the Auditorium hotel was found dead in his room at 71 Wabash avenue last night. Police believe circumstances warrant detaining housekeeper Mrs Nellie Witte who was arrested in connection with the case.
On February 3 1904 Japan breaks off negotiations with Russia over Manchuria and Korea Kobe. Russia refuses to recognize Japan's commercial rights in Manchuria and sovereignty over Korea while clashing over Manchuria's markets and food supply. The source notes tensions along the Yalu and Japan's strategic dependence on Korea and Manchuria.
A compressed wartime summary lists key battles across the Yalu and adjacent fronts with troop counts, losses, and outcomes. It notes Kuroki’s 50,000 men repelling Sassulitch and Kashbalewski’s 21,500 Russians, Japanese losses, and battlefield casualties at Kinchau Nanshan Port Arthur and other theaters, including Liaoyang Shakhhe and Hun River engagements with large Russian losses and Japanese gains.
A garbled chronicle lists battles and events from February through January, noting Port Arthur actions, early declarations, landings in Korea, naval engagements, and major battles such as the Yalu, Nanshan, and Liaoyang. It mentions Vladivostok ships, the destruction of fleets, and casualties, with scattered dates and mis-spelled names.
The article outlines war mobilization figures in Manchuria and Japan. It notes about 390000 Russian troops with 40000 defending Port Arthur, under generals Linevitch Gripenberg and Koglyars collasse, totaling 350000 in active orders. Kuropatkin’s command brings total forces to 1960000. Japan plans about 300000 men, with Kuroki, Shomlamy, Nolx, Nadon among generals, aiming for 850900 trained soldiers in the spring campaign.
Russian General Kuropatkin and Field Marshal Oyama led key clashes at Liaoyang and Shakhe River with mixed results. Sassulitch failed at the Yalu, losing twenty eight guns. Kodama directed campaign plans and four armies, while Kuroki achieved victory in battles.
Kinthaut and Nasshan Hill lost 73 guns aiding Nogi in the Port Arthur siege. ERAL STACKELBERG fell at Walangon after sixteen days, with no Europatta Newelwang and his last sea base. General Stoessel defended Port Arthur for 47 days with 32,000 men, surrendering 51 forts, Fi forts. General Gripexberg lost the duty at the Sheron River.
Reported actions describe Japanese generals Oka and Nodzu winning battles at Kitwan, Nanshuen, and Liaoyang, with captures at Anshin and Ansinbsind, and General Nog i taking Port Arthur after a prolonged siege. Russian forces failed to cut off Kuropatkin retreat at Liaoyang, while battles at Shakhe and surrounding areas influenced the Manchurian theater.
Russian trains moved men horses guns and supplies 3400 miles along the Siberian railroad with 12 trains daily in both directions and six weeks to deploy an army corps. Japan shipped troops and stores from its base to the front in seven days while Russia depended on American purchases and European transshipment to supply the Far East over Siberia. Dispatch from Clivago to Dalny took 31 to 42 days depending on routes.
Washington reports Portmouth peace plenipotentiaries agreement as a great victory for open door in Manchuria and for China’s territorial integrity. It promises renewed access to Corea, opened markets, and a lighter navy patrol in the Philippines, with praise for President Roosevelt’s role. Andrew D White foresees reforms in Russia and Japan’s rising status amid peace. A separate blundered note recounts a vicar and Bible class controversy at St Peter’s, highlighting clerical rigidity and public sympathy.
In the parish of St. Peter's Derby a fortnight ago an incident drew attention in the absence of war news. A young girl named Gladys is involved.
Acting Governor J James O Davidson of Wisconsin designates Monday September 7th as Labor Day. The proclamation urges proper observance and calls for cooperation between employers and employees in honoring labor, noting Wisconsin's prosperous condition and suitable observances in the state. Countersigned by Assistant Secretary of State Fred M Minor.
Mor eka, aided by J. Morgan, held an extended conference with President Roosevelt regarding the Canton Hankow railroad in China. The American China Development Company, with Morgan near control of the line and concessions, aims for a possible disposition by the current owner. Morgan earlier met the president on a similar mission and Chinese minister Sir Chentung Liang Cheng also conferred with the president on the matter. No definite disclosures followed these talks.
Leghorm telegraph correspondent reports Nageski's message that a hurricane off Gatosland in Corea channel overtook 100 fishing boats. Four admired men are missing and feared drowned.
A rector working in his garden began wall work with a hammer when a tradesman's boy paused to watch. The rector told the boy he would learn how to train a grapevine, turning a simple moment into a teaching scene.
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