Russians Fight Togo as Fleet Seeks Refuge
The Post reports from Tokio that Admiral Rozestvensky’s flagship Knias Souvaroff was lost, and the Russian fleet, split, faced pursuit by Admiral Togo’s modern Japanese fleet. Japanese fire drove the Russians eastward toward the coast, with torpedo attacks and heavy engagement as vessels tried to escape toward Vladivostok.
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Tokio
Knias Souvaroff
Rojestvensky
Adail
Corea
Togo
Masanpho
Tsu
Quelpart
Acouta
Rprise Bat Togo
Tsusgad
Loss of Russian Fleet Overwhelms News in Petersburg
May 30 report says Vice Admiral Rosentvensky's fleet suffered a devastating defeat with most ships lost or sunk while Japanese forces pursue. The emperor reportedly wept as news spread of a dramatic naval disaster exceeding Trafalgar fears. Public mood and government stance darken as authorities brace for impact.
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Petersburg
Rojesty
Law Admiralty
Trafalgar
Togo
Joff
Rosentvensky
Russia
Japan
Cronetadt
Emperor
Canal rail prices set for Isthmian purchase bids
Washington reports that the Isthmian Canal commission seeks cheap steel rails. Data from Secretary Drake shows US steel rails averaged 28 dollars per ton over the last year, with foreign sales at 24 dollars. Recent bids included 26.45 dollars for 2,600 tons, and 3,500 rails for the railroad, in competition with foreign bidders.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
Edwards
Canal Commission
Drake
Panama Railroad Company
United States
Colonia
F.0. B
New York
Colon
Chicago Teams Strike Drift At Labor Meeting
Chicago unions forecast a long fight in the tampers strike as the Chicago Federation of Labor arranged a May 5 demonstration. Delegates from affiliated unions discussed the dispute in detail and urged continued action until the seven express companies concede.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Teamaters
Chicago Federation of Labor
Cnly
Dold
Express
Elkins Opposed to Extraordinary Congress Session
Washington May 30 Senator Elkins chairman of the Interstate Commerce commission told the president the commission would reassemble two or three weeks before the next Congress session to report on railroad rate hearings. He urged the president not to call Congress into an extraordinary session noting a December long session would suffice. Senator Callum of Illinois endorsed the wish, while the president had not stated a definite plan.
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Washington
Elkins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Senate
Ekiins
Eenator Callum
Illinois
Hee
Osteder
GRAZING IN NEW RESERVES ORDER ISSUED
The secretary of agriculture announces no grazing restrictions this summer in new forest reserves created this year in Oregon Idaho and Washington. Investigations will decide how many sheep and cattle may be admitted and restrictions will start next year with a grazing season set per reserve based on climate and range conditions.
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Weahington
Secretary of Agriculture
Department
Wilson
Forestry Bureau
Oregon
Idaho
Washington
Dalles canal right of way accepted. bids to be invited
The United States government accepted title to the right of way for the Dalles Celilo canal and will advertise for bids on the upper lock and approaches. Major Langfitt to oversee, with $300,000 appropriated last session. Construction to begin early summer with funds to extend until a further appropriation by Congress.
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United States
Dalles-Celi
Langfitt
Secretary of War
Congress
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Dalles Canal
Russians to Enter Mongolia to Avoid Chinese Clash
The Temps reports from St. Petersburg that Russia plans to push into Mongolia with Manchurian forces to deter possible Chinese clashes led by General Ma. The motive is to counter Japanese movements in Mongolia and avert intervention by other powers.
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Mongolia
Paris
The
Temps
St. Petersburg
Foreign Ministry
Manchuria
Notice for Publication Timber Land Act 1578
United States Land Office announces a filing under the Timber Land Act. Loucks of Chehalis County Washington has filed sworn statement No 681 for the purchase of the northwest quarter of a section, as of August 5.
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United States Land Office
M. Loucks
Chehalis
State of Washington
Land Claim Notices Extend to Public Land States
William Horsfall and J. N. Ravnum of Roy Washington file sworn statements for timber and stone valued land in Oregon. Notices invite adverse claimants to appear before the Register and Receiver in Roseburg Oregon on November 9 1904. Witnesses include J Rogers Wilbur Franklin Benjamin Horsfall and Simon A. Vnum.
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Calferais
Washingtoan
Ernest All
Roy
Pierce
State of Washington
Timon
Torune
Oregon
Nevaan
Ravnum
Tpo
Wxas
J Rogers
Big Butte
Wilber Franklin
Roseurg
Ajamin Horsfall
Ernest Horsfall
Washington Bay
J Bridges
Register
Timber Land
California
Nevada
William J Moon
Rotel
von Township
Bouth
Weat
Roseburg
Public Land Notices Roseburg Oregon 1904
Notices under Timber Land Act announce claims by Lester B French of Los Angeles and William J Moon of Roseburg for parcels in Roseburg Oregon with hearings set for August 1904. Witnesses named include John O Venesen George Heath John Lehnherr Harry Lehnherr and others. Adverse claimants urged to file prior to deadlines.
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Cuuar Land
United States Land Office
Roseburg
Ore
Oregon
John O. Venasen
George Heath
John Lehnherr
Harry Lehnherr
Camas Valley
J T Bridges
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Fsvensky
Rylsg
Iges
Veeela
Cort
Vladivostok
Cablo Canal
Washington Territory
Lana Cannon
Rosaburg
Douglas
Haa
Range
Uch
Camara Valley
John Oeanpen
John Givens
G. Gilberteen
Ulendale
J.T BR
KTM
Black's Hall
Williams
Clers Canal
Mets Lodge
A. F
Geere
Eels
EMS
L. Jewel Post
Maamann
Yrtle Point Lodge
Luorp Srnss
B. C. Cartan
Mobie
A Roberts
Myrtle Point
K. A. Leep, M. D
Perkine
Willow Brest
D. Pulford
Transportation
Echo McCloskey
Masten
Coquille City
Leeves BenGen
Rogeburc
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