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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
2
Reports describe looting near Tangier and skirmishes around Mukden as tensions rise. Strikes erupt in meatpacking plants while rural carriers gain higher pay. Port Arthur battles draw US interest as cholera spreads among troops and Kruger dies prompting Transvaal monarchist notes.
Tokyo reports from July 20 state the Japanese war office accuses Russia of flagrant breaches of war rules. Allegations include two flag violations, targeting hospital personnel, looting, assault on Japanese hospital workers, and mistreatment of the wounded. Further charges may follow from General Oku and General Kuroki’s experiences.
A Waipara captain reports the Russian volunteer steamer St. Petersburg fired across his bows on July 15 off Jebel Zugur, detained the ship as a prize for four hours, then released after assurances no arms bound for Japan. The St. Petersburg also seized the P and O steamer Malaiia on July 16 for carrying arms.
General Samsonoff's forces surprised the Japanese on July 11 at a remote coast near Yinkow. Cossacks routed a Japanese column, leaving about 1,000 men out of action. Russian artillery supported the ambush as Japanese troops retreated through marshy terrain with casualties of six killed and seven wounded.
Japanese national flag hoisted at Rose Island in Chemulpo harbor as Corean forts still display the Corean ensign. Native protests over concessions for stream and land rights continue while the Japanese minister presses Seoul for favorable action citing Corean finances and development capacity. Salvage work advances on the sunken Variag and Sungari with hopeful restoration soon.
In Panama City on July 18 merchants from Panama and Colon meet at the Commercial Club to denounce Governor Dais decree creating a canal zone customs house. They warn it will ruin commerce and the republic unless revoked. Steamship City of Pekin faced Panama port protest over clearance in Corinto and Ancon under treaty terms.
The Citizens' Water dam burst at midnight near Scottdale Pennsylvania sending 300 million gallons of water through the valley. Rescue warnings saved hundreds of lives while the flood washed away buildings and crops. damage to the reservoir machinery estimated at 50 thousand dollars.
Mexico City reports the formal transfer of Popocatepetl to New York capitalists will close this week. The Inter Ocean railway will ship sulphur to Vera Cruz with aim to land in New York at about 48 dollars per ton gold, challenging Italian sulphur. German directors reportedly balked at backing Standard against oil rivals.
Expert observers in St. Petersburg defend General Kuropatkin's Far East leadership amid criticism. They note his risky but prudent decisions during the Yalu engagements and the Liao Yang defense, arguing Zassalitch's setbacks were salvable mistakes and Stakelberg's march, though faulted, proved necessary for maintaining contact with the enemy.
In Vladivostok on July 18 Admiral Skrydioff received a large ovation at a fete under the Thirtieth rifle regiment. His carriage was drawn by regiment officers and men after horses were removed. He telegraphed General Kuropatkin that the assembly toasted the Manchurian army with tremendous applause.
Fire at the Bella View mine near La Porte California destroys the mill engine room and adjacent structures at the tunnel mouth. A timber pile near the tunnel ignites and four men inside the tunnel are feared lost as the timber and timbered tunnel threaten the blaze.
The report notes Kuropatkin’s wide reconnaissance reveals enemy strength and disposition, drawing Japanese troops away from Port Arthur’s siege and threatening disruptively the plan at Lia Yang Mukden. Fifty thousand European Russian troops have arrived at Liao Yang, enabling a potential decisive battle for a heavy blow.
Tangier July 20 reports mountain tribes raiding the countryside outside the city. They approached within miles of Tangier and carried away hundreds of head of sheep and cattle after proving little fear of the government forces.
Vancouver reports a long dry period fuels fires along the British Columbia coast. A bush fire roars at Walffson bay burning a large area. Settlers at Roberts Creek escape with their lives as all property is destroyed per steamer reports.
The Morning Star missionary ship from Benton reports sighting a three funnel cruiser with two masts and a torpedo boat near Jabel Zugur in the Red Sea between Jabel Teir and Jabel Zugur. The vessels, flying the naval flag, were described as cruising northbound and may indicate a Russian volunteer fleet operating in the area.
From Odessa dated July 19, the Russian steamer Trouver reports that English rumors claim six armed Japanese merchantmen lie in wait for Russian ships in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf after arriving from the Persian Gulf.
A Chicago Heights to Glenwood railroad collision on July 15 killed about 70 Sunday school members and injured many more, with a load of 500 people. A freight train breakdown and a ruptured coupling caused the wreck on the Chicago & Eastern Illinois line near Glenwood.
Russian report from St Petersburg says General Oku and General Nodzu converge from south and east toward Ta Tche Kiao where General Kuropatkin is entrenched. About 130000 troops are involved with Haicheng operation looming and Ta Tche Kiao’s fall could force Niu Chwang evacuation. Northward feints appear halted as Japanese focus on Ta Tche Kiao.
Northern Pacific reports the largest canned beef order for the Japanese army has been delivered on the Pacific Coast and loaded on the Shawmut bound for Yokohama. One million pounds were shipped from Chicago in 40 refrigerator cars for the subsistence department, with transfer from Puget Sound.
Tokio reports that the Anglo German treaty eliminates any coalition against Japan and fosters friendly Anglo German relations upon which world peace has recently depended. Japan would welcome a Pacific zone that includes Russia, seeing no obstacle to its aims.
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