13 Apr 1904
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1904
Page
1
April 12 St Petersburg reporting the first class battleship Petropavlovsk struck a mine near Port Arthur harbor and sank with over 700 officers and men lost. Grand Duke Cyril and 25 crew members survived wounded, with details of escape and royal condolences noted.
London reports the death of Admiral Makaroff on April 13, a severe blow to Russian naval strength. He transformed Port Arthur’s warships from passive gunners to an aggressive force, sending torpedo boats on March 10 and facing the Japanese fleet with two cruisers, though too late to save his ships.
A late afternoon report says the Russian flagship Petropavlovsk was blown up while leading the fleet toward an attack on Japanese forces off the harbor. Further word says a naval battle is ongoing in the harbor between Japan and Russian forces.
A Port Arthur official dispatch reports a prolonged engagement as the Russian squadron attacks the enemy fleet near Port Arthur. The Japanese fleet after fighting the Russian forts for most of the day has withdrawn to Liat Shan south of Port Arthur. No outcome details are available.
St Petersburg residents report the destruction of the flagship Petropavlovsk and the death of Vice Admiral Makarov at Port Arthur. Officials stay silent, but confirmed sources indicate a devastating naval disaster unsettling the capital without sparking widespread panic.
John McDonald, former Crane Bros. cashier, confessed to embezzling funds from 50 to 1600 dollars over the past year. He is jailed and plans to plead guilty. firm officials learned of the misappropriation after an April audit. The case sits in superior court as authorities weigh charges and penalties.
Mrs. Ella Bevington, relative of Mrs. Francia Day, filed a habeas corpus against Everett Smith and others alleging obstruction of access to Day. Day, aged and frail, opposed the move, testifying she is content with arrangements made by her late husband. The court released Day after questioning, amid claims of duress and disputed will provisions.
Dismissal of proceedings to remove W. H. Ba as executor of the Anna estate follows a stipulation. Fred Hammer, heir, testified he did not authorize co-executor George W. Thomas to file suit.
Nearly 200 delegates to the Grand Lodge of the A O U W met in Pythian hall to elect officers for the ensuing year. The three day session opened with brotherly feeling and will continue this afternoon with the officers election.
Be. R. Hoffman of the Peacock Lumber Co reports to Coroner Hoye that Andrew Scolner was thrown from a wagon while returning home intoxicated and died soon after. The body will be taken to the Boney-Watson morgue. Mrs. Y M Glasscock announces the engagement of Barbara Maud Glasscock to Judge B Nudd. marriage planned for May.
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