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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1904
Page
7
Reports from Pekin and Mukden describe heavy casualties as Japanese forces push against Russian lines. An Allied wire cites 7,000 Russian casualties, with 2,000 killed in the Teliesa battle and mounting prisoner totals as both sides suffer from fierce artillery and counterattacks.
A telegram from H. E. Deech, commissioner general, to Director General Goode, relays that Canada plans to seek a $50,000 parliamentary appropriation for participation in the Lewis and Clark exposition. British Columbia may join if the federal government approves, as Ottawa’s replies have been cautious but hopeful.
A collage of jokes and brief quips from Chicago Daily News Brooklyn Life Puck and other papers. Bits include domestic wit, mishearings, and playful exchanges about arbitration money and social status, with several one liners and cartoon captions.
The Russian Siberian fleet left Vladivostok and moved toward the coast of China with nine vessels, steaming at about 11 knots. Japanese officials insist Port Arthur’s guns will sink any ship attempting to leave the harbor, maintaining a hard line despite the fleet’s navigation.
A garbled clipping hints at a local discussion over immigrants or foreign workers, mentioning uneasy attitudes in a French or English speaking town near St Petersbers and a possible protest or social friction within the community.
Fort Arthur authorities describe a fourth failed Japanese attempt to block the harbor entrance before June 14. Arc ships were sunk or withdrew, the Russian fleet remains intact, and garrison morale is high. Local volunteers rise as 600 women offer service. provisions cover six months at full rations and a year at reduced rations. Japanese outposts lie 18 miles from Port Arthur.
Foress New Mere Forca. June 21. The retirement of the Russians before a superior force from Vafangon and the advance of the Japanese east and north make an imminent engagement more important in the southern region. They have reached a point where forces are more equal and must fight on even terms. The loss of 2,000 men by the Russian division at Vafangon shows the courage and ability of the officers and troops to hold position under heavy odds.
Report says Japanese protected cruiser Nilaka clashed with the Russian Vladivostok squadron off the Korean waters near Te island. Ugo and Fuyo, returning home, met the Russians near Oki island as 16 shots were fired. the transports reportedly escaped unscathed.
Tokyo dispatch reports total subscriptions to the second issue of exchequer bonds totaling 160,246,762 dollars. Bonds are limited at 93, carry 5 percent interest, and mature after seven years.
Timaver Land Office announces notices under the 1904 acts extending land open to mineral and public domain. Claimants John Anberr and Harry Lehnherr, of Roseburg Oregon and Valley Oregon, must file their claims by the specified date or be barred. The notice mentions adverse possession filings and 1904 deadlines.
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