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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1904
Page
2
Comprehensive daily review notes Port Arthur defense, Japanese action near Kaichou, Russian evacuations, and rumors of looming battles. Reports include strikes at major packing plants, ferrying of foreign attaches, and a wide array of weather and accident incidents across the United States and theaters in Asia.
Lieutenant General Karoff confirms Keichou loss with 160 or more killed or wounded. Russian forces on the Yinkow road, Kaichou station, Kantkhe river positions, and multiple rear-guard retreats describe heavy fighting, shifting fronts, and orderly withdrawals toward Tebjoutzziandiandza and Makunts Guiga.
The state department reports a prospect of settlement on the Acre boundary dispute between Brazil and Peru. Plenipotentiaries in Rio Janeiro and Petropolis have reached an agreement on disputed questions, though details are not yet known. Brazil earlier secured a quit claim to part of the tract, drawing Peru’s responses and renewed claims.
Parker has been nominated for president after early ballots show 658 votes with Idaho shifting six to reach 664 and West Virginia adding three to hit 667, two thirds needed. A Union-style moment follows with a massive flag unfurled and The Star Spangled Banner played as bids for vice presidential nomination continue, with Illinois Ohio and Indiana considered. Western delegates back ex Senator George Turner of Washington, and Marshal Field’s name is repeatedly urged but declined.
Telegrams from General Kuroki's HQ report rains not stopping Japan plans in Manchuria and Port Arthur. Oku's forces move north and west clearing ridge east of Kaiping, forcing Chinese and Russian flanks to withdraw as siege batteries are prepared for a final assault on the fortress.
Vienna reports American Minister Leishman sent a note to the Porte demanding prompt settlement of the school question. The Grand Vizier was ordered to comply. US asks equal privileges for American schools and colleges, professional men, and direct ministerial access to the sultan.
The American consul general John Fowler received word last night that anti Christian riots erupted at Chao Yuen about 65 miles west of Chefoo. The Taotai sent troops and wired Hwang Hsien and Teng chou Foo to assist if needed. Foreigners are not believed to be in danger. Cause of the riots is unknown.
A Brussels dispatch reports King Leopold will reform the Congo Free State judiciary, barring foreign judges and magistrates. From now on only Belgian court officials may preside in Congo, aimed at securing better justice for foreigners and avoiding British consular tribunals.
Special dispatches from Tokio claim Japanese forces seized eight guns during the July 4 clash around Port Arthur and reconnoitered the area from a war balloon.
Flood waters along the Kaw in Armourdale Argentine and Lower Kansas City Kan recede with six foot depths still in Armourdale. Stockyards remain flooded delaying receipts while rail lines resume limited service. The Kansan City relief committee houses 6,000 homeless and reports 2,000 rations from Fort Leavenworth with more to follow. many evacuees return home though recoveries will take days.
Washington reports inspectors for Indian schools and reservations in Oregon and Washington are scarce as most are assigned to the Indian Territory. Inspector Arthur M. Tinker faces dismissal but Senator Lodge blocked action, leaving him paid but inactive at home in Massachusetts.
Ex Senator Henry G. Davis of West Virginia won the vice presidential nomination on the first ballot at the Democratic national convention held in St. Louis. Other candidates were ex Senator Turner of Washington Congressman Williams of Illinois and ex Senator Harris of Kansas with Davis taking 654 votes to Williams 165 Turner 100 and Harris 58.
Kaness City reports continuing flood danger as rivers in Abilene Ottawa Emporia and Wichita rise. At Riverside hundreds of packing house and West Bottom employees are driven from homes. Only house tops show above water and many areas have lost houses. The scene from Riverside appears bleak.
Official reports from General 8 vessel, commander of Russian forces at Port Arthur, confirm the June 27 attempted entry by four Japanese torpedo boat destroyers. They do not corroborate Chefoo’s July 4 and 5 claims of heavy Japanese operations nor the alleged sinking of a Russian guardship. General Steessel notes no fortress battery fired on besiegers from land, and the railroad extended 12 miles beyond the perimeter.
From Warsaw a report to the czar says the governor urges immediate state of siege in Russian Poland to prevent an uprising. He cites evidence of planned revolutionary activity and asks for more troops to maintain order.
The volunteer fleet transport Orel, one of Russia's six largest transports, departed this afternoon fitted as a floating hospital. It carries a Red Cross flag and a large cargo including flour barley tobacco foodstuffs and wine.
War ministry dispatch from General Kuropatkin notes minor clashes between frontier guards and Chinese bandits near Port Arthur. Reports say daily skirmishes, Port Arthur garrison is in excellent spirits, 50 Japanese scouts captured on July 1, 240 cattle seized by police, and ammunition stockpiles abundant.
German military experts in Tientsin say the Russians face an untenable position at Liao Yang and Haicheng against a three sided Japanese assault. They expect General Europiakin to withdraw and predict the fall of Port Arthur.
London dispatch reports a battle 25 miles from Liao Yang with ongoing fighting and Japanese efforts to cut off Mukden. Large numbers of wounded Russians are arriving from the mountains as skirmishes occur amid the broader conflict in Manchuria.
Report from Kuroki’s HQ via Fuean dated July 8 details a July 4 assault by two Russian battalions on Japanese outposts at Mo Tien Paes. After surrounding an 80 man trench, Russians fought bayonet charges for 15 minutes but were repulsed by Japanese reinforcements leaving many dead and wounded and another survivor counting 50 fallen.
A Ta Teche Kio engagement report from Liaoyang states Russian cavalry under General Sameonoff with horse artillery dislodged Japanese forces from the heights and pursued them. The Russians inflicted heavy losses amid strong machine gun and musket fire.
Heavy rains in the last 24 hours push Kansas streams higher across multiple cities. Emporia faces near flood levels on Cottonwood and Neosho. Sailna sees rising water threatening eastern districts. Dry Creek floods prompt evacuations. Kansas City's Kaw and Missouri rivers rise, while Leavenworth, Junction City, Lawrence and Abilene report flooded lowlands, washed away infrastructure, and wheat losses. This marks the fourth Kansas flood this year with near daily rain patterns noted.
In Denver on July 8 Charles H. Moyer returned to his desk at the new Western Federation of Miners headquarters in the Pioneer building. He met with Vice President Williams and Assistant Secretary Kirwan to discuss the ongoing strikes and plan continued action after his arrest more than a hundred days prior.
July 8 dispatch reports Russian soldiers enduring a second day of extreme heat at Liao Yang with a 106 degree thermometer reading. No rain fell and roads improved. Japanese prisoners are being brought to Liao Yang.
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