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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1904
Page
2
A collage of items reports Senator Gorman declining the Democratic chair, indictments against Colonel Butler for bribery, and pacific shipping debates. It notes a mass meatpacker strike renewal, wartime labor tensions, Supreme Court arbitration efforts, and renewed race to Dakotas amid rail and shipping concerns.
London reports alarmist views persist despite AP dispatches from St Petersburg and a post midnight British denial that Malacca’s release is confirmed. The broader issue remains Britain’s stance on the Russian volunteer fleet through the Dardanelles and potential inspections of the Malacca.
Disjointed account references Ube Viatis and Nippon naval actions, with mentions of a Japanese navy operation near Port Arthur and warnings about a broader wartime danger. The text threads through telegraphy, battles, and political figures as it sketches a tense maritime situation and possible military repercussions.
A Friday dispatch reports Russia guarantees release of the Malacca and vows no further incidents at sea. Parallel notes indicate Japanese forces broke through positions on the Ruawan left bank and advance on Muketen, with other reports confirming allied concerns.
Japanese forces claim victory with heavy losses on both sides as Kuroki’s troops push toward the Yangtze river region. Reports describe brutal combat near Kiao Tong and Hehe with Korean units mentioned and Sino-Japanese lines clashing along the river corridors.
The Vladivostok squadron, with several battalions of infantry and artillery, sailed eastward toward the Japanese coast after engaging enemy forces near Tengaratraite. A Japanese steamer was overhauled, and warnings went out along Japan’s eastern coast as merchant ships seek cover.
London reports indicate naval officials expect Britain to compel Russia to surrender the Peninsular & Oriental liner Malacca seized by a Russian cruiser. Admiral Ville’s Mediterranean squadron heads toward Port Said to join the prize’s fate, while British vessels may operate freely in Eastern waters without recognizing other powers.
Washington July 25 The Panama canal commission received information tying the new body to the Gold Standard policy. The note suggests alignment with monetary norms affecting Panamanian transit dealings and broader financial implications.
A Daily News dispatch from Siu Chwang reports heavy fighting near Tong Schu with Russian and Japanese forces engaged east of Ta Teche Kian. Reports note 2,100 Russians and 200 Japanese casualties in last night’s actions as Koropatkin’s forces try to hold Mo Vien positions amid slow progress on muddy roads and mountain passes.
Report from St Petersburg on July 21 says the United States has informed Russia it is willing to join Britain in protecting the Kommander Islands. The note suggests Russia will present its reply within a few days.
The piece discusses British seaborne tensions in the Red Sea and the volatile mood in London. It notes indignation toward government policy, calls for restraint, and fear of wider conflict involving Russia, with officials and ministers under scrutiny as public opinion sways.
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