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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
2
A compiled bulletin reports convicts at the Oregon penitentiary striking for improved meals amid a broad slate of international and national items including a Santa Fe railroad labor dispute, Makaroff divers ending search, and Russia and Japan in Manchuria with force movements.
From Tokyo comes word of a complete Japanese victory in a land engagement. Japanese forces reportedly routed 30 000 Russians under Kuropatkin, forcing retreat amid heavy Russian fortifications and with the Japanese advancing across the Yalu. Public excitement filled the capital as officials held back strategic details.
Sofia reports a rising belief that Bulgaria was deceived by the sultan and that the Turkish Bulgarian agreement merely postpones conflict. Officers face stricter orders and removal of spring leaves, signaling readiness to defend independence and the likelihood that war cannot be averted.
A major blaze in Fernie wiped out buildings and stock, with water supply failing and volunteers battling the flames. Salvage efforts reduced loss but damage is estimated around 900000 dollars, with insurers likely bearing heavy costs for the Crow's Nest Pass coal company community in Fernie.
Port Arthur May 4 Details of the April 27 demonstrations off Port Arthur reveal Japanese ingenuity. A line of connected burning rafts was set afloat at 1 40 am about five miles offshore and driven toward the harbor by wind and waves. Eight torpedo boats towed a mine carrying launch and placed mines near Petro pavovek before being driven off by Russian batteries. The mines were later destroyed. The Japanese also tried to trick Viceroy Alexieff by wireless messages ordering fireships landings and submarine attacks.
After five days of fighting, the first Japanese army under General Kourki forced a Yalu crossing and ousted Russians from Chiu Tien Cheng and heights along the Sho river. The attack turned the Russian left flank and broke a new line they had set to block the Japanese advance.
Russian forces retreated from Antung yesterday after burning the town and pulling back to Fenghuan Cheng. Japanese troops now hold the estuary of the Yalu River, solidifying control of the area.
New York may 2 final settlement terms end the Fair estate dispute with the Nelsons of New Jersey receiving about 775 000 plus 50 000 to 60 000 in property. They have taken 250 000 cash, with about 100 000 more later and a total inheritance near 776 000. Charles Fair and James G Fair estates to be distributed in San Francisco within two weeks. Mrs Oelrichs and Mrs Vanderbilt to receive around 2 000 000 each plus about 8 000 000 from James G Fair estate.
Roosevelt signs a bill authorizing sale of 25 791 acres of allotted Grand Ronde lands. Lands will be advertised within 30 days and sealed bids received by the interior secretary. No bids accepted unless total bids equal or exceed 28 500 dollars, paid pro rata to the Grand Ronde Indians.
The Temps correspondent says a Russian column is about 20 miles from Wonsan with a Japanese garrison defending the port. Vladivostok fleet backs the Russian movement and skirmishes on the Yalu’s right bank have favored Russia. The advance guard has crossed the river and the full Japanese army is expected to follow.
Liao Yang May 2 reports forward movement of Japanese forces into Manchuria delayed by exceptionally severe weather. Rumors circulate of considerable disruption to operations and timing.
Reports from Tokio say the Twelfth division crossed the Yalu above Wiju before dawn Saturday. A second pontoon bridge near Wiju was finished at 8 p.m. and imperial guards crossed. A general dawn Sunday attack followed as Japanese batteries and gunboats cooperated, turning the Russian left flank with superior numbers.
The Yala river fighting report says Japanese batteries opened at 4 am with 47 guns, forcing General Sassulitch to abandon Turenchen while still holding the Potientensky road. Russians retire in good order from Turenehen and Schakhedzky as battles continue at Potientensky and Tchingu.
A dispatch from Vladivostok states Vice Admiral Togo has restricted Russian ships after learning of operations in Corean waters. The report notes Rear Admiral Yessan is cautious yet capable, likely to avoid sea battles and use surprise against the Japanese.
St Louis May 2 The Louisiana Purchase exposition opened formally Saturday afternoon with simple inaugural exercises and flawless weather. Regular army officers supervised crowd and guard operations and at 12 15 the White House signaled readiness. President Roosevelt confirmed the opening as crowds filled the grounds once again.
Washington May 3. The secretary of the interior confirmed the General Land Office ruling canceling two Oregon selections under lists 434 and 444 in lieu of school lands relinquished to the government. List 434 is rejected because base lands lie in unsurveyed townships. List 444 is canceled because base lands had served as base for a prior indemnity land selection.
Paris dispatch notes Port Arthur roads contained a large connected minefield laid by Japanese. Each mine held 80 pounds of lyddite and was removed after examination by specialists reported by the Echo de Paris.
Japanese troops crossed the Yalu near Liavena and attacked the Russian position on the Manchurian bank during the night of April 26 27. Two Japanese gunboats tried to support the advance but Russian field artillery forced them to withdraw after a 20 minute duel.
Paris April 29 report says a Russian submarine sank a Japanese transport carrying 600 men to Corea and all troops aboard were lost.
Attorney General Knox received word from Day and Russell that Panama Canal property deeds and all papers have been transferred to them. A Paris syndicate has advanced 40 million dollars to the canal company and plans to hand over funds to expedite the sale, with assurances the U S draft will be honored in Washington. Major Markbrooke received the papers on behalf of the United States. Transfer on Isthmus pending Panama approval. Day and Russell to return to Washington within ten days.
London reports from Shanghai that the third Japanese army now mobilizing will include the fifth division from Hiroshima the tenth from Himeji and the eleventh from Zentsuji. Preparations are underway to organize a fourth army if needed with possible targets Vladivostok or Port Arthur.
The Associated Press reports that East Africa work west of Victoria Nyanza shows Lake Albert Edward region belongs to the Congo Independent State, depriving Britain of salt deposits north of the lake. The Kagera river mouth is now stated to be in British territory, correcting prior belief it lay in German lands.
London April 29 report from the Tientsin correspondent of the Standard says 40,000 Russians are harassing Chinese villages west of the Shuang Tai Bu river, midway between Chin Chan and Yinkew.
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