Battle Report of Naval Clash Off Okinoshima and Kiushiu
A detailed narrative of a major naval engagement between Japanese forces and the Russian fleet. It describes fleet formations, torpedo actions, multiple ships sunk or damaged, and night attacks with destroyers and cruisers operating near Kiushiu and Tsushima. Admiral Togo’s report frames the Russian defeat as a turning point, with heavy losses and attempted evasions by Russian units.
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Divostolk
Jeussions
Uhiyupyon
Jinspital
Malauru
Yurhoy
Psushima
Kvldaz Sourarott
Borodtvo
Alexander Lil
Orel
Oslyabya
Navarin
Mikage
Ruapians
Frauveroff
Osly
Sig
Apmiore Naktilmoff
Niadimir
Tsu Islands
Panciny
Taiwan
Sundojon
Nagarin
Nittaka
Nilaka
Almay
Aurora
Sinn Cruiger
Jemdhyg
Isunik Ag
Olasa
Coorbatants
Cruiser Izumrud Scuttled Reportedly
A fragmentary report notes the cruiser Izumrud was scuttled amid wartime actions. The message mentions movement toward an unidentified cruise, starboard maneuvers, and a first position. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Borodino Shambles: Russia Fights to Hold Line
Tormented battle reports describe Russian and Japanese actions with unclear phrasing. The text mentions fleet, shelling, improvised projectiles, and a contested beginning of an engagement. Names and places are obscured, but the tone echoes a conflict scene with lines about attack, defense, and timing.
Fragmentary notice yields terse city brief
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a distressing trap and a bitter outcome. Names and context are unreadable, leaving a partial glimpse of a local incident without clear persons or dates.
Sailor Survival After Japanese Ship Explosion
A navigating officer recalls the sinking of a ship after a Japanese attack. He describes being swept overboard then rescued by Japanese fishermen who saved him as hours passed in the sea. The crew expected death but endured the peril.
Admiral Voelkersham Dies Amid Fleet News From Tokio
News from Tokio reports Admiral Voelkersham, commander of Russia's battleship squadron, has died. Dispatches recount May battles, the Dmitri and Donhaus actions, and rumors of his illness affecting leadership of the fleet.
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Voelkersham
Russia
Rojestvensky
Loss of Yashima Admitted in Navy Reports
June 1 report from the Navy Department confirms the loss of the battleship Yashima during the Port Arthur blockade. It notes Japanese and allied actions, including the sinking of cruiser Takasago by a mine on December 12, 1904, while participating in the same blockade.
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Navy Department
Yashima
Arthur
Port Arthur
Takasago
Por Arthur
Zemsky Sobor May Decide In Chicago News Version
The Chicago Daily News reports Nicholas and advisers debating war and internal affairs as the Zemsky Sobor is convoked to set its powers. The czar signs the decree to convene the assembly while the royal family observes the dramatic scene at Tsarskoe Selo.
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St .Petersburg
Chicago
Daily News
Nicholas
Tsarskoé-Seélo
Zemstvos
Zemsky Sobor
Zemsky Sohor
Komar Ft
Haiestyenahy
Rojestyensy
Oyama
iNebog Tote
Far East peace talks noted as Japan and Russia positions shown
At the White House Japanese Minister Takahira met the President but refused to disclose peace terms or details. He said no definite talk of peace exists presently, and conditions for peace depend on Russia's decision. Count Cassini plans to see the President tomorrow to discuss a possible peace discussion with Japan if Russia signals good faith.
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Washington
Takahira
White House
Far East
Pakahira
Russia
St Petersburg
Japan
Cassini
Roosevelt
Lansdowne Says Strengthen Anglo Japanese Alliance
Lord Lansdowne speaks at Conservative agents dinner noting desire to renew and strengthen the Anglo Japanese alliance. He says France England relations are strong and that peace in the Far East is Britain’s main objective amid recent tensions.
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Lansdowne
London
Lord Lansdowne
Balfour
France
England
Rance
Rhal
Britain
Far East
Nippon Club Opens as New York Celebrates Togo Victory
Cable dispatches from New York report 144 Japanese residents celebrating the Nippon Club opening at 44 West Fifty fifth Street. They send greetings to Admiral Togo praising his victory and expressing esteem for the admiral and empire.
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Nippon Club
New York
Togo
West Elgcty-fifth ‘Street
Tod
Japanese officials deny plans against United States
In Washington the Japanese representative Minister Takahiri and secretary EB Hioki spoke at a meeting. Baroth Kaneko reiterated Japan’s pledge to take no finger against the United States and said no official eye on the Philippines.
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Thr
J. Paikamine
Ahah Baron
KundKko
Takihashi
EB. Hioki
Legiti RU
Washington
Takahiri
Baroth Kaneko
Japan
United, States
Philippines
Recorder Goff Buys a Dutchess County Farm
Recorder John W. Goff buys 156 acre White Farm in Dutchess County includes a Colonial dwelling and private park. The property is near Minbrook and will be occupied by Goff this summer.
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Recorder Goff
York Times
Newburg
N. Y
John W. Goff
Dutchess County
Min- Brook
Yesterday's Fires Report Across City Blocks and Damages
A rapid-fire log records numerous nighttime blazes from 12 oclock Wednesday to 1 oclock Thursday across multiple streets including East One Hundred and Twenty-fifth, West Twenty-fourth, and Harlem River areas. Damages range from $35 to $5,100 with several properties owned by individuals. several sites list unknown ownership while some entries note specific owners or businesses such as Herman Lumber Company.
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East One Hundred
Gustave ‘Bimmetdamage
Peo M.—hane
Twenty-fifth Street
Thompson Street
Vito Las Ragmurs
Secana Street
Ziersey
Blagkwelia Island
Riowny Dam
Andrea
Seventeenth Street
Berger
Friedman
Forty-second Street
Harlem River
New York Central
Broadway
M. Leskawits
Rif
Twelfth Streets
Orchard
Streee
Israél Schaffer Damare
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