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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
2
The week’s events include expectations of an attack on Port Arthur around June 20, skirmishes between Japanese and Russian forces, and Kuropatkin pressuring Oku toward Port Arthur. A Baltimore mayor’s death by own hand shrouded in mystery, a Salida bridge collapse drowning four, and fires in Cleveland destroying substantial property.
A large fire destroyed seven freight and coal piers of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad in Jersey City. Pier 12 burned along its 800 foot length, with flames reaching pier 11 and beyond before being checked at pier 5. Loss estimated at 5 million dollars. no serious injuries reported.
Washington officials weigh sending U S cavalry to chase kidnappers of Ion Perdicaris and his stepson in Morocco if France does not land troops. Marine landing at Tangier deemed unsuitable. Hay expects France to act before Britain or the United States.
After two days of fighting, Kinchou is invested and the Japanese storm the Nan Shan hill. General Oku directs the assault with Kawamura leading. the hand to hand breakthrough drives Russians from the ridge, signaling a major Japanese triumph near Port Arthur.
Seattle May 30 A year ago 2000 steerage tickets were sold on Nome liners and only 500 booked so far for the first ships north causing operators to foresee a labor shortage. The Council City and Solomon railroad will need about 1200 workers this season suggesting more men should be sent north despite last year’s hard voyage and idle work in Nome. Laborers doubt many will move north this year, noting the season’s short length and limited local opportunities benefiting steamship lines.
Tokyo reports 3,500 Japanese casualties in Nan Shan fighting and 2,000 Russian deaths. Japanese gains include 57 guns and the capture of Kinchou Nan Shan hill as forces under General Nakamura push toward Port Arthur. Lieutenant General Stoessel reportedly led Port Arthur troops in the action.
St Petersburg dispatch states on May 25 Japanese forces including infantry and cavalry moved toward Liao Yang but retired toward Tkhoumenez. A second detachment fired on Cossacks at Dapu Ai valley from 10 AM to 4 PM. Officials note shifting Japanese main effort behind the lines and expect a broader advance against Liao Yang as Fock’s force is neutralized. Quiet front press coverage hints at important developments pending.
Seoul June 1 M Hayashi the Japanese minister to Corea reports persistent telegraph line cuts blamed on civilians. He says the emperor has issued a proclamation imposing the death penalty on anyone destroying telegraph lines and asks Corean authorities to adopt similar measures.
The Dalles May 28 Norman Williams a forger bigamist uxuricide and murderer of women sits under the gallows as the jury declares him guilty of murder in the first degree. Deputy District Attorney Wilson labeled him a self confessed murderer and the conflicting stories about Nesbitt women tied him to the crime.
Tokyo reports Uchida, Japan's minister at Peking, has demanded an immediate answer to whether China will hold and administer the territory Japan has conquered. If rejected, Japan may seek other powers to assume responsibility at China's expense. Uchida also informed Beijing that Port Arthur will soon fall.
St. Petersburg May 30 Interior Minister Von Piehwe proposes to repeal the law restricting Jewish residence within 32 miles of the frontier. The move aims to ease smuggling effects and aligns with Emperor Nicholas' decree of 1903 promising freedom of conscience to subjects.
Paris dispatch reports St. Petersburg that the Baltic fleet will sail in two detachments. The first group of four battleships is set to leave on June 24. The battleship Orle will be refloated and its damaged dynamos, the sole severe machinery fault, will be replaced.
St. Petersburg authorities told Associated Press that floating mines are not used by the Russian naval service. They note the Japanese frequently employed such mines off Port Arthur during the conflict.
In St. Petersburg on May 31 authorities acknowledge the successful forcing of the Kwan Tung peninsula neck. They say resistance ends as the Russian position collapses and forces retire toward the fortress at Port Arthur to prepare for a final defense.
Washington cable reports from Tokio that the Japanese government declares the Liao Tung peninsula from Piteowo to Pultenzan in a state of blockade.
A massive Yazoo City blaze from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. destroyed 200 buildings, including the principal hotel and passenger station, with losses estimated at 1.6 to 2 million dollars. Water was scarce. Chamblish killed by a falling wall and Mayor Holmes severely injured. Latonia homes were later burned. courthouse and library survived. Yazoo City, 40 miles from Jackson, had about 6000 residents.
In Jackson on May 27, officials say the fire damage may total between 2,000,000 and 2,500,000 with some estimates reaching 3,000,000. Insurance coverage is estimated at 800,000 to 1,000,000.
A June reconnaissance party at Senator Mitchells request will survey central Lake County Oregon to assess feasibility of a large government irrigation works. The district offers abundant cereals fruits and vegetables and the Chequican river may provide water for reclamation with potential reservoir sites along the stream. Lake County residents push for early consideration of the project due to arid land needs.
In Washington on May 27 a jury found James N. Tyner and Harrison J. Barrett not guilty after 19 days of trial on charges of conspiracy tied to their duties as Postoffice Department law officers. The verdict came 22 minutes after jurors retired, with Tyner visibly emotional as the foreman announced the result.
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate a secret czarist naval program of unprecedented scale. A special committee has ordered rapid construction of numerous ships across classes including submarines, with daily maneuvers near Kronstadt emphasizing torpedo practice and gunnery.
A long train carried three newly built submarines in sections through Moscow early this morning. The craft are destined for Port Arthur or Vladivostok. Officials kept the shipment highly secret with only employees allowed in the station before departure.
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