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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
3
Reports from Tokio and St. Petersburg say Japanese forces punch toward Mukden striking left and center, threaten Russian lines, and heavy fighting continues at night. Kuropatkin reportedly forced to abandon some forward positions as Russians plan a new defense at The pass.
A Tokio dispatch to the Daily Telegraph says Japan seeks a decisive Manchurian battle but General Kuropatkin may withdraw with a rear-guard action. It reports low Russian morale with surrenders among Poles Jews and European troops and hints of Kuropatkin being recalled amid Russian unrest. There are unconfirmed rumors that Japan occupies Sakhalin.
General Stoessel was received by the emperor with warmth and hosted at a luncheon and a large dinner in St Petersburg after his return from Tsarskoe Selo. The press and military factions greeted him coolly, while no investigation has begun into Port Arthur's surrender.
Artillery roars from Poutiloff and Novgorod hills as bombardments renew after Japanese repulse. Heavy fire near the Shakhe River signals possible attack prep while weather remains fine and warm and Chinese prepare to sow grain.
Washington March 4 The secretary of the interior stated to the house that the general land office has no information about any surreptitious acquisition of land set aside for irrigation, contrary to claims by the National Business League of Chicago.
The steamer Oregon carrying a burning cargo left Crescent City for Eureka to beach if possible. She has a heavy list and draws about 20 feet, risking Humboldt bar passage. Fifty six passengers were transferred to the Meteor and Del Norte after distress signals. The crew fought the fire as hopes faded for reaching Eureka.
From Mukden reports indicate a general battle is under way along the 100 mile front. Kuropatkin counters Kuroki on the Russian left and strikes center, seizing a Shakhe river bridge while vanguard nears Sandiapu. Outcome hinges on whether Kuropatkin can halt Kuroki and hold or retreat.
An injunction issued by Jorge Kavanaugh against picketing tailoring shops and garment factories has been modified to permit legal resumption around the plants. Union members say they won a victory as the court signals a changed stance in labor disputes. Men women and girls will picket factories with walkouts to peacefully persuade nonunion workers to quit.
Reports from Niu Chwang dated March 1 say two Russian army corps build elaborate defenses opposite Japan on the left. Cavalry shields Russian flanks while a railroad bridge between Tien Base and another point is said destroyed. Large armed Chinese bandits are seen to harass retreating Russians.
London dispatch reports the Reuters Telegram Company states compensation for the North Sea affair is set between 75000 and 100000 pounds.
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