Russian Leaders in Flight as Feng Wang Cheng Falls
Seizure of Feng Wang Cheng confirmed by Seoul dispatches and London reports. Russian commanders Kuropatkin and Zassalitch hurried reinforcements, but Russian troops fled northward as Japanese forces pushed toward Port Arthur and Manchuria. The czar plans a visit to inspire defenders amid heavy casualties on both sides.
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London
Seoul
Antung
Fen Wang Cheng
Feng Wang Cheng
Kuropatkin
Zassalitch
Feng
Cheng
Kuroki
Korea
Pitaewo
Mukden
Togo
Port Arthur
Russia
Manchuria
Port Arthur under Japanese control reports and retreat of Russian leaders
Reports from May 7 describe Japanese forces gaining control of the Linotung peninsula, cutting land lines and railways at Port Arthur. Viceroy Alexieff and Grand Duke Boria fled toward Mukden as Kuropatkin faces a strategic dilemma. Japanese troops land near Pitzewo, while Stoessel vows Port Arthur can hold with 18 months of supplies and 25 000 Russian troops.
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ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Toto
Linotung Peninsula
Skrydhoff
Far East
Berehazoff
Vladivostok
Liao Peninsula
Alexieff
Grand Duke
Boria
Czar
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Pitzewo
Grand Duke Boria
Stoessel
Lake Baikal
Siege Expected as Japanese Landings Reported
A telegram to the St Petersburg commandant at Port Arthur states that on May 1 at 4 PM the enemy crossed the Yalu river in force and that on May 5 they executed an important landing on the Liaotung peninsula near Kin Chow bay. The note warns that the work is only beginning and notes anticipated enemy destruction of rail lines.
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ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Yalu River
Liaotung Peninsula
Puzewo
Kin Chow Bay
Rall
Government plans to form vast Harbin reserve in August
The report from St. Petersburg on May 7 states the government intends to assemble a huge reserve army at Harbin, to be ready by August under current arrangements. The move signals a major buildup and readiness for forthcoming operations.
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ST. Petersburg
Harbin
Explosions Reported at Port Arthur Entrance
May 7 harbor reports a series of tremendous explosions at the entrance to Port Arthur. Russian forces appear to be probing the channel obstacles and mines set by the Japanese. Admiral Togo maintains a cruiser squadron to deter torpedo boat sorties against Japanese transports along the peninsula.
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Port Arthur Harbor
Togo
Everything is possible in war says Stoeszel
Port Arthur dispatch reports all enemy cruisers in sight as a garrison parade honors the czarina's name day. General Broesel addresses troops noting a new phase in the war and threats to Port Arthur.
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Stoessel
ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Staten
Broeesel
Port Arthur Blockaded Says Admiral Togo
Tokyo reports Port Arthur kept bottled up with minor craft. Japanese cable notes five steamers entered harbor despite strong searchlight and mines. Rescue operations followed as flotillas sheltered crew, and damage occurred to torpedo boats and engines with three wounded and two killed.
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Port Arthur
Acta
Japanese Hero Hirose Honored in State Funeral Parade
Commander Hirose died in the Port Arthur action and was buried in Rouma cemetery after a state funeral in Tokyo. The procession drew about 200000 mourners, with naval officers, Shinto priests, and a large crowd. A split body, found at Port Arthur, tied to a Russian romance, aided later identification. The war hero's memory will be honored with a monument funded by public subscription.
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Tokio
Japan
Hirose
Port Arthur Harbor
Naval Club
Rouma Cemetery
bin Deeda
Commander Hirose
Naval College
Mies Kaoru Hirose
Mise Hirowe la
DPD
Kudo
Karui Yamamoto
Navy
Ito
Naval Board of Command
Murakam
Army
Diplomatic Corps
Naval
Mikado
Togo
Hirone
Port Arthur
Russia
Will H. Brill
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Guard OF Honor
Kaoru Hirose
Death at Sea A machinist commits suicide aboard Rainier
J Lothonee a San Francisco machinist leaped from the Rainier near Willapa harbor after a protracted spree. He was rescued from the water but died aboard the steamer. A $42.60 purse and union membership card were found, with addresses of Seattle machine shops. Body brought to Seattle morgue.
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J. Lothonee
San Francisco
Rainier
Willapa Harbor
Hansen
Lothouse
Lotho
Seattle
Sailor Drowns After Fall From Moran's Dock
Sven Peterson a sailor on leave from the Abbie Palmer fell from Moran's dock yesterday afternoon while attempting to reach his ship. He was drunk at the time and was quickly recovered but died. Coroner Hoye investigated and the body was taken to Bonney-Watson morgue. The funeral is likely under the Seamen's union.
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Sven Peterson
Abbie Palmer
Moran
Hoye
Bonney-Watson
Seamen's Union
Miner Killed by Boulder at Renton Coal Mines
Frank Zonato, a 35 year old single coal miner, was crushed by a rock weighing a ton at the Renton mines last evening. No eye witnesses. body found under rock after the avalanche. Coroner Hoye to hold an inquest and the body lies at a Renton undertaking establishment.
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Frank Zonato
Renton
Hoye
Rochdale Social Opens Green Lake Co-op Store
A large crowd filled McKeever's hall on Green Lake's south shore to celebrate the Green Lake Co-operative store opening. Guests came from Seattle and other areas along the lake, joining Green Lake residents in the event.
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Rochdale Co-operative Store Management
McKeever’s Hall
Green Lake
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Scripps News Ass'n
Feng Wang
Prussia
Scrippa News Asa
Washington
Akagi
Chokal
Commis
Sioner
Enter
Prise Association
Rochdale Social
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