Russia and Japan clash as navy suffers heavy losses
Reports from Tokio and Washington recount a major naval battle in which Russia loses two battleships, several cruisers and destroyers, with over 3,000 sailors captured. Admiral Nebogatoff is reported missing or wounded. Japan claims prudence as it continues pursuit while authorities weigh peace prospects and potential French mediation.
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Official News From Washington on May 1 Tokyo Report
Tokyo reports to the Japanese Legation on May 29 recounting Admiral Togo leading a combined squadron in pursuit of a Russian fleet sighted at sea. Morning May 27 the Russians were observed, weather was fine, and alert actions were taken with additional losses noted in the engaged forces.
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President Roosevelt Holds Talks With Takahira About Far East Crisis
President Roosevelt met with Japanese minister Takahira for most of the evening to discuss the Korean straits defeat and push toward direct negotiations. British Ambassador Durand to dine with the president tomorrow as Count Casini and Baron von Sternberg also plan visits. The German envoy stays in touch and ready to assist, with Tokyo and Petrograd reports noted.
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White House
Togo makes flank attack near Vladivostok in pursuit
London dispatch says Vice Admiral Togo with nearly all Japanese ships rushed to Masampho Korea as Russian fleet neared. Scouts reported approach in two columns. Togo swung north of Tsu and forced the eastern channel. Japanese fire and torpedo strikes disrupted the Russian fleet as others escaped toward Vladivostok.
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Peace Sentiment in France Amid Russian Naval Disaster
Paris reports stunned public opinion as Japan escaped largely unscathed. Dispatches cast doubt on Russian losses and the mood shifts toward war weariness. Tokyo correspondent notes wounded officers and Red Cross activity. Shanghai dispatch mentions Russian transports lowering flags at Weodaung.
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Russians Abandon Hope After Massive Naval Disaster
May 30 report from St. Petersburg describes demoralized Russia after Vice Admiral Rosestvensky's fleet suffers a catastrophic loss with many ships sunk or captured. The emperor allegedly wept, and cries for peace at any price grow, while Liberals cheer the humiliation. Rumors claim Rosestvensky survived a torpedo boat rescue and that his flag was moved to a sunken battleship.
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Intense British jubilation over Togo victory reported
London watchers chorus jubilant reaction to Admiral Togo's victory over Rojestvensky in the Far East. Newspapers hail a Trafalgar of the east as the sun sets on Russia's naval power, noting a largely bloodless victory and predicting further Russian losses as remnant ships retreat toward Vladivostok.
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Johnson to be hanged in September week
Trinidad Colorado May 20 Joseph Johnson convicted of murdering John Hlus in the post office here was sentenced to be hanged during the week of September 10.
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Sensation in the Brown case shocks Sioux City court
In Sioux City the Brown case ends with juror misconduct fines and a postponed verdict as Judge Reed dismisses the jury. Brown, banker and ex-First National Storm Lake president, faces a falsifying report charge. Watkins and Carter face penalties for contempt and misconduct amid a mortgage payoff probe. Nebraska entries are cleared for the Big Nine track meet after a committee vote. Illinois Central rejects rate withdrawal impacting western passenger travel. Bowker defends bantam title against Evans after a full twenty rounds.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
American League results show Chicago 9 over Detroit 0 and Cleveland 5 over St Louis 3. Philadelphia 2 beat New York 1, while Pittsburgh 3 edged St Louis 7 and Boston 10 defeated Philadelphia 8. New York 8 and Brooklyn 5. Cincinnati 6 beat Chicago 13. Western League games include Des Moines 1 over St Joseph 3 and Colorado Springs 10 over Denver 15.
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Slayer Goddard Captured In Arkansas Shooting
Dequeen Arkansas May 30 D T Goddard who killed Lee Ward near Gilham May 10 and last night killed James Mills a posse member wounded several times was captured after being wounded and arrested following the attempt to arrest him.
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Chicago Grain and Provisions Mixed as Wheat Edges Down
Market summary from Chicago shows wheat futures slipping while corn and oats hold steady amid cautious crop news from the Southwest. Soy and other grains mirror small moves. pork, lard, and rib prices show modest shifts. Live stock receipts rise with cattle and hog markets uneven across Chicago, Kansas City, and South Omaha.
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Mills County Tax Payers Valuations Listed
Mills County tax payers shown with values of real estate and personal property at 81 000 and up. The figures reflect actual property valuations assessed, while the taxable value and tax amounts are not provided. The list highlights principal property valuations in the county.
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Hillsdale School Board Names Principal and Staff
Roy Barkheimer spoke on Decoration Day at Thurosin. Ray Nelson of Pacific Junction was elected Hillsdale high school principal for next year. W D Clark joins Hastings in the blacksmith trade. Mrs Lydia Isaibly to stay as assistant. Rev M Boyd preached the memorial sermon at United Brethren church. Rev Curtis to deliver Decoration Day address.
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