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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
3
Tokyo reports a catastrophic retreat with heavy Russian losses as Kuropatkin's forces crumble. Russians flee in disarray while Japanese probes widen gaps on the front, threatening a total rout and the collapse of the Russian line.
Reports from Mechuria say the joint fight raged all day with Japanese forces generally victorious. General Kuropatkin may withdraw shattered Russian regions to avoid a total disaster as Japanese losses exceed 50,000 and total casualties surpass 100,000. Oku’s forces report 40 Russians dead and Mukden reportedly in Russian hands.
News from New York reports improved traffic on subway and elevated lines on March 9 after a strike ended. Express service resumed on the subway while elevated lines remained irregular but largely steady with few incidents. Officials said workers had control of service and that conditions would normalize soon.
From Niu Chwang dated March 7 reports indicate a decisive battle looms as Oyama and Kuropatkin forces near general engagement. Kuroki and Nogi link behind Mukden, signaling possible Russian peril and a potential Japanese enveloping maneuver.
At Harlem meeting the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes ordered a city wide strike against the Interborough company. Five thousand workers will halt subway and elevated service at 4 am, threatening massive delays for Upper Manhattan commuters.
Secretary Taft, acting on State Department guidance, cabled Governor General Wright to permit the British steamer Carlisle to stay in Manila harbor for necessary repairs. The vessel, chartered by Russia and loaded with arms and supplies for Port Arthur, drifted into Manila during the Japanese blockade and will be watched and possibly interned after repairs.
Strike resumes at Putil off and Oubkehoff works with naval contracts. Management warned of full closure if stoppage continues. An under foreman fired a revolver at a Putilof site, wounding a worker. Stories of a wider riot circulate from the factories.
London reports intense drama as General Nogi advances threaten Mukden. Kuropatkin may retreat to Tieppase with Japanese flank attacks likely. Antwerp dispatch notes Russian gov purchases halted, signaling potential shift toward peace.
Berlin reports the German government wishes an informal private inquiry into a reciprocal trade treaty with the United States. The state department may keep Consul General Mason in place for months to gauge whether a commercial pact is feasible, amid unofficial German publications urging a treaty.
Public Land records list several timber land filings under the 1878 act with notices from the Roseburg Oregon office. Names include Simon A Ram Cannon and witnesses such as Rogers Ernest Hornfall and Givens with dates in October and November 1904.
Public land notices from Roseburg Oregon announcing filings under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878 and related acts. Statements by Lester S B French of Los Angeles and William J Moon of Roseburg describe sworn claims for sections 33 and 4 with witnesses named. Prove land valuer policies and set claim deadlines in August 1904 before the Register and Receiver.
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