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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1904
Page
2
National Editorial association visits Portland as Russia and Japan clash over Port Arthur. British and American ships active near Morocco and the Pacific. A note of furor over Chinese and Korean actions, a push for Oregon forest reserves, and casualties in the Yalu area accompany official rewards and naval movements.
London reports no clear news on Japanese troop approach northeast of Mukden. Dispatches note Kurepatkin’s retreat or defense remain uncertain while rail disruption hinders supply and communications in the region.
Reports say Quselans near Yinkow were surprised by an advancing army unit led by Nin Chwang on May 18. Russian forces shelled the shore at Katchau twenty miles south of Yinkow as Japanese troops reportedly landed in strength and prepared further landings tonight. The exact Japanese force remains unknown and evacuation by Russians is noted. In St Louis, General Miles predicts widening war and cites automobile growth as future military aid. Wireless telegraphy advances move toward Nome and Puget Sound to restore communications after cable disruption.
May reports indicate Japanese mastery of the southern end of the Tian Tung peninsula with Port Arthur still held. Russian forces failed to contest the advance as Kinchau fortifications fell and Port Dalny was destroyed to gather troops for Port Arthur defense.
Supreme Court sustains deportation action against Turner alleged anarchist. Fuller writes Turner did not deny anarchist label and law upheld against constitutional objections. Also notes argument over immigration power vs. First Fifth Sixth Amendments and sovereignty.
In Mokden May 14 Lieutenant Judson of the United States engineer corps aided by observer William Judson helped avert a clash between Russian forces during the rearmament of a railroad after Japanese actions. Japanese forces were repelled near Parade with Russian troops arrayed along the line from the south as seen by Judson. The report comes amid broader war dispatches from Washington and Shanghai noting irrigation progress and China’s neutrality declarations.
Moscow reports debunk optimistic claims of Baltic fleet progress. London Times correspondent finds no verifiable evidence of July reinforcements. Officials warn rush in shipbuilding to replace boilers delays Baltic fleet deployment for months.
Reports from Port Arthur claim Nice Admiral Tago used submarine boats in action. A letter says the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk was torpedoed as a submarine loomed, with multiple witnesses confirming periscope views and torpedo traces.
James N. Tyner adopts a firm stance in a post office department corruption inquiry. Testimony highlights his unflinching defense as he sits in an invalid chair before the jury, with a composed demeanor and decisive answers. The proceeding, led by Worthington for the defense, continues as officers face indictments.
Dispatch from Baku reports heavy casualties amid Armenian clashes near Canossia with many killed and injuries among civilians. London confirms Turkish involvement as fighting spreads through regional towns.
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