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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
2
Review of global events highlights Balkan tensions and Russia Japan war news. Reports on naval actions, port activities, and neutral China policy. Senator Hanna improves. coal shipments to New Orleans for Russia. Port Arthur struggle details and battleship losses.
A federal grand jury in Washington hears testimony in the Benson Hyde land frauds. A General Land Office clerk admitted taking a hundred dollar bill from a washstand after meeting Benson and later received funds by mail and in his pocket. Alleged cipher codes linked foresters chief Harlan to the scheme aiding inside information on forest reserves.
Survivors from the Russian cruisers Variag and Korietz remain aboard after the Chemulpo engagement near Nagasaki. The British Talbot Italian Elba and French Pascal face Japanese demands to surrender the Russians as POWs. The Vicksburg favors surrender. Russian losses reach one officer and 40 dead, 464 wounded.
London reports Pekin correspondent notes persistent overestimation of Russian forces from 1900 indemnity figures. An American officer says Russian officers in Manchuria expected war to be averted. At Port Arthur two ships ran aground while fleet sailed. Tokio dispatches cite Japanese troops reaching Seoul. Standard cabled Liaoyang massacre of 100 Chinese sparks Shanghai Kwun officials to seek Pekin protection.
Russian officers at Port Arthur largely fault Admiral Alexieff for the fortress crisis. They say he should have prepared for combat rather than sending pleas to St Petersburg. One supporter even urged his recall and execution for incompetency as land forces falter awaiting action.
Copenhagen reports Britain asked Denmark if it would defend neutral sea routes. Denmark replied we will defend ourselves, amid fears Russia could seize Danish possessions if Britain and Russia clash over the Far East. The Danish war department orders army reserves mobilization readiness.
A large Corn Products starch factory in Oswego New York suffered a major blaze in the chemical room. Firefighting from Oswego Kingsford's mills Fulton and Syracuse controlled the flames by 11 pm. Injuries included a firefighter fatally fallen from a roof. The blaze displaced about 600 workers as the three buildings stored hundreds of thousands of bushels of starch and corn.
Tokyo reports heavy Japanese buildup to land more troops at Chemulpo and Gensan as four battalions arrive. Russian troops cross Yalu toward Seoul, prompting officials to say war is now a terrible actuality and a major battle may occur soon in Corea.
Official dispatches detail a clash between Japanese escort ships and Russian forces at Chemulpo. The Korietz engaged after firing on a Japanese torpedo boat, was driven out of port, and later sunk by its crew. Japanese losses are not reported.
London reports Minister Hay asserts actions at Port Arthur and Chemulpo follow long standing plans. He expects a major fleet action once forces are landed in Corea and a high angle shelling to drive Russian ships from near island batteries. He notes Russia may seek battle in the open.
Washington reports drastic measures will be taken to end the Santo Domingo unrest. Continued violations of international law and destruction of American property have led officials to turn the matter over to the navy. Secretary Moody sends supplementary instructions to Rear Admiral Wise with wide latitude in Dominican waters.
Dispatches from Toulon report orders issued to mobilize additional troops for service in Indo China. Officials say they do not fear a Japanese attack on French territory but stress preparedness for all emergencies.
Backwater from the Susquehanna gorge stretching from Mc Call's Ferry to Bainbridge eroded tracks and flooded Bainbridge. Four freight trains are stalled as water slowly recedes after peaking at a record level, with the railroad station still inundated making the situation the town's most serious yet.
Berlin Feb 12 The note on China neutrality and integrity from Secretary Hay was delivered to the German Government by Wong Ritchoff Foreign Secretary The Associated Press understands Germany’s likely acceptance as it localizes the war and avoids new international disputes The move is viewed as an able one by observers
London dispatch reports the Shanghai Daily Set correspondent stating an important line bridge on the Manchurian railway was destroyed by an explosion. Eighty workers were killed in the incident.
A Tokyo dispatch dated today reports three transports of the Russian volunteer fleet carrying about two thousand troops have been cut off the coast by Japanese forces.
Paris reports a surge of sympathy for Russia after the Port Arthur engagement. European papers condemn Japan for a night attack before war, calling it a breach of international law and likening it to treason amid naval prestige gains and expectations of Russian land victory.
Washington lawmakers debated dividing the state into judicial districts to add a new federal judge. Three congressmen urged district splits: Cushman for north and south districts Seattle Spokane vs Tacoma Walla Walla, Jones for east and west across the Cascades, Humphrey for one district in the northwest with King County and a second district for the rest.
Ottawa Ont Feb 12 Fourteen lives lost and more than twenty injured in a head on collision of two Canadian Pacific Soo specials near Sand Point. Officials blame the west bound crew while Conductor Nidd admits the engineer had orders to stop but did not. Ten victims were passengers.
Mayor McLane declares Baltimore will enter a task of resurrection. A greater and more beautiful city will arise from the ruins and rehabilitation will be a monument to the American spirit despite the terrible loss.
San Francisco February 12 The transport Sherman sails for Manila on March 1 carrying the Twelfth Infantry and 400 cavalry recruits. The Buford Crook Set depart for the Lagoa in readiness for emergencies. Any of these vessels could be sent to the Far East if needed.
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