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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
5
Chronicle dispatches and Telegraph summaries describe Japanese landings and alleged capture of New Chwang, plus a raid on Port Arthur with fire ships and torpedo craft. Russian officials deny confirmations while noting withdrawals near Gensan and evacuations at Dalny.
Port Arthur May 6 reports a Japanese strike to seal the harbor with ten fireships of about 3000 tons each. Two Japanese torpedo boats were sunk, several ships damaged, and many crews lost as the attempt failed despite bold action by cadets and officers. Russians recovered two officers and thirty men, and guards reported vigilant lookout throughout.
From St. Petersburg May dispatch details the Russian retreat along the Yalu after heavy fighting at Antung Kiulien Cheng and Chingow. Sassulitch reports heavy losses while holding lines briefly before withdrawal to Feng Wang Cheng. Officials mask casualties, wires cut, and no fresh telegrams reach the public as Sassulitch retires in orderly fashion.
Washington reports Uncle Sam has paid 40 million dollars to the Panama Canal company and a deed transfer places canal property in U S hands. Drafts go to New York. Paris details and Morgan led financing aim to avoid disturbing gold markets.
Detroit reports show a Michigan Central train carrying President Ledyard reached 109.4 miles per hour between Brownsville and Springfield Ontario, a claimed world's record. Competing figures from Plant System and New York Central place speeds near 112 to 120 mph in earlier runs, with several disputed claims and dates cited.
The deputy sheriff seized Woodend and Co of the consolidated stock exchange for about 5000 dollars as an involuntary bankruptcy petition followed. W. Eb Woodend lies ill at home with doctors treating him while the firm once ran extensive wire connections to branches in several cities and had a prominent role in horse shows. Creditors include the Hadden Rodeo Company of Wisconsin.
Des Moines April 29 Hearst carries Scott county primaries unanimously adding twenty three delegates to the Hearst slate, entirely unexpected.
London reports a pivotal victory in Manchuria as Japan defeats Russian forces on the Yalu, seizing a strategic fortification and forcing a retreat. The commentary notes divergent views among critics, with some praising the Japanese achievement while warning Russia may bend strategic plans rather than fight a decisive battle.
St Petersburg reports confirm retreat of Russian forces before Japanese superiority on the Yalu River. Estimates place Russian losses potentially high. Russians withdraw from Kulien Cheng to Antung while maintaining contact with the enemy. Plan envisions Kuroki’s advance with possible landings near Korean Bay and along the coast as Japanese pressure increases.
Washington dispatch reports from Tokio that Gen Kuroki’s corps drove the enemy along three roads toward Antung and Liushiu Kon, capturing twenty guns with horses and carriages, over twenty officers, and many men. Casualties on both sides running around 700 to 800. Kamimura’s fleet failed to bomb Vladivostok due to fog and returned to Gen Sap.
Sheldon Iowa May 5 The O Brien county grand jury returned five indictments against Ed C Brown chairman Iowa board of railroad commissioners and president of the failed Sheldon State bank plus five counts each for Farr W Brown and Ed C Brown Jr They face embezzlement dividend while insolvent and improper deposits charges The bank failed with about 194 000 on deposit and the case involves a 72000 loan to Fix Co and a 4000 dividend declared while insolvent The Browns longtime community leaders face a looming Congressional race but Brown stated he would not seek renomination, drawing sympathy from locals.
In the Yalu fighting the Japanese overwhelmed Russian guns before the crossing. From 7 to 9 am heavy clash opened with Japanese infantry seizing heights northwest of Kullen Cheng. By noon Russians were driven toward Antung with flanking threats, horses shot, and twenty guns plus ammunition and officers captured.
On May 4 Chicago crews announced a complete suspension of Great Lakes freight from Buffalo to Chicago. The Lake Carriers Association moved to refuse the seamen wage offer and prepare a lockout, with several rail line partners following suit. In Buffalo grain elevators also shut down indefinitely, displacing about 200 workers as navigation delays and a tug of wage dispute plagued operations.
In a spreading labor action, over 600 Santa Fe machinists and allied workers halted work by 5 pm yesterday, with total affected likely between 10,000 and 12,000. The strike, ordered from Santa Fe headquarters, seeks recognition of the union and the end of the spotter and detective system. A sympathetic response from the Allied Metal Mechanics' association may bring about about 1,000 more semi skilled workers to join. The union vows ongoing action until demands are met, while injunctions and lockouts unfold in Fort Madison and broader California orders.
A heavy storm hit Colorado from May 3 to May 4, bringing rain on the plains and snow in the mountains. Rail lines including Denver Rio Grande and Santa Fe between Florence and Pueblo faced washouts and suspensions, while hail and high winds damaged orchards, gardens, and crops across the state. Cripple Creek endured a blizzard with two feet of snow and drifts up to seven feet, halting rail and business activity. statewide moisture may aid ranges and mining water supplies.
New York May 2 J P Morgan company received a warrant from the state department at Washington for one million dollars as the first instalment of ten million due to the Panama republic in connection with the canal payment.
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