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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1904
Page
3
Reported July 20 indicates Britain plans immediate action to guard shipping. Mediterranean fleet ordered to sail from Gibraltar to Alexandria, and two armored cruisers to push through the canal toward the Red Sea. Observers say moves aim to deter Russian and Ottoman aggression and protect naval lanes.
Dispatches report heavy Japanese assault through the Mo Pase area on July 17. General Kashtalinsky and General Keller describe enemy forces pressing uphill with strong artillery while German and Allied troops suffer over 1,000 casualties. Foreign reports mention reinforcements and shifting headquarters as the action unfolds north of Tapase and Siugjen near Mesquite defenses.
Tokio reports the Japanese war office accuses Russia of violating rules of war including firing on field hospitals and wounded, stabbing Japanese, stealing cattle, and harming women. General Oku says more charges will follow from General Kuroki's army, noting prior Russian accusations via French papers.
A Waipara captain reports the St Petersburg fired on the Waipara off Jebel Zugur in the Red Sea on July 15 and detained the ship four hours claiming it was a prize. He offered guarantees there were no arms for Japan. The Malaka was seized July 16 on similar grounds.
Break of a great dam at Scottdale Pennsylvania by the Citizens Water Company unleashes a flood of 900 million gallons at midnight. Early warnings saved hundreds of lives as the valley submerged, with $50,000 in reservoir machinery damage and widespread crop devastation.
Mexico City July 20 The formal transfer of the volcano Popocatepetl to New York capitalists will be completed this week Inter Ocean railway will haul the sulphur from the volcano to Vera Cruz It is believed sulphur can be landed in New York for 48 per ton gold making it a strong competitor to Italma article
The Erromangan sandalwood trade, once prolific, collapsed as careless harvesting and tribal fires destroyed the forests. Rev H A Robertson traces the history from barter iron gifts to the current dearth of valuable wood, noting the native methods and the impact of later traders.
The article argues that higher education for women marks a major social advance, promoting self knowledge, health, independence, and usefulness. It asserts college training yields stronger, saner women and notes body education and balanced exercise improve wellbeing. It questions marriage rates among graduates and links independence to broader life choices.
Reports from Ta Tche Kiao claim Russian warships bombarding Kaichou while Japanese transports and torpedo boats arrive off Niu Chwang. Admiralty unable to confirm. Rumor suggests Withoeft may have the Japanese transports at his mercy and Togo could intervene.
The Morningstar from Boston reports Russian naval activity in the Red Sea near Jabel Ter and Jabel Zug. A Russian volunteer fleet steamer with naval flag bound north was seen by dusk off Jabel Zugur, and at midnight a cruiser with three funnels and two masts was sighted along with a torpedo boat. Both vessels were believed to be cruising.
Berlin reports that the Russian volunteer fleet steamer Smolensk seized the mails of the North German Lloyd steamer Prinz Heinrich in the Red Sea. The Tageblatt calls for a speedy explanation and a disavowal to prevent such actions in the future.
Odessa July 19 The Russalan steamer Trouver confirms from the Persian Gulf that the English spread word of armed Japanese merchantmen lying in wait for Russian ships in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.
In compliance with the Timber and Stone Act, William J Don of Peebury Oregon filed sworn statement No 6136 for the purchase of a timber land claim in Township 2 South Range 11 West. He will offer proof August 4 before the Roseburg Register and Receiver to show land is valuable for timber and to establish his claim. Adverse claimants must file by August 4, 1904.
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