Fall of Feng Wang Cheng Deepens Russian Retreats
London dispatches confirm Fen Wang Cheng fallen after a Japanese assault. Russian forces retreat northward, with heavy losses reported on both sides. Kuropatkin and Zassalitch rushed reinforcements to the Manchurian town as Tokyo presses toward Port Arthur and the Yalu frontier.
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London
Seoul
Antung
Fen Wang Cheng
Feng Wang Cheng
Kuropatkin
Zassalitch
Kureki
Korea
Pitsewo
Mukden
Togo
Port Arthur
Russian War News Deepens Port Arthur Siege
Reports from St Petersburg on May 7 describe Japanese forces cutting land links to Port Arthur, securing the Liaotung peninsula and threatening Kuropatkin’s position. Alexieff and Grand Duke Boris flee toward Mukden as Japanese troops land near Pitzewo and concentrate near Port Arthur.
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ST. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Liaotung Peninsula
Skrydioff
Boris
Czar
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Alexieff
Pitzewo
Grand Duke Boria
Stoessel
Lake Baikal
Siege Expected as Russo-Japanese Actions Reported
A May 7 telegram from St Petersburg cites Lt General commandant at Port Arthur detailing a May 1 river crossing at the Yalu, a large enemy landing on the Liaotung peninsula near Kin Chow bay, and Japanese forces advancing while Russian troops retreat to prepared positions.
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ST. Petersburg
Emer
Port Arthur
Yalu River
Liaotung Peninsula
Puzewo
Kin Chow Bay
Rall
Government plans huge reserve army at Harbin in August
Reports indicate the government intends to assemble a large reserve army at Harbin by August. The force is being prepared to be ready for action under current plans.
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ST. Petersburg
Harbin
Explosions Reported At Port Arthur Harbor Entrance
A sequence of large explosions at the harbor entrance indicates Chinese efforts to clear channel obstacles and mines set by Japan. Admiral Togo maintains a cruiser squadron near the port to deter torpedo boat sorties against Japanese transports along the peninsula.
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Aoe
Yes
Port Arthur Harbor
Togo
Everything Is Possible in War Says Stoessel
Petersburg dispatch reports General Stoessel telling troops that all options remain open as Port Arthur faces a new phase of the war. A parade honored a commander’s name day as several enemy cruisers remained in view.
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Stoessel
Petersburg
Port Arthur
Yeerterday
Cearmen
Stoensel
Museia troops urged to remain vigilant and steadfast
A leader appeals to land forces and naval personnel to display unceasing vigilance and discipline. He calls Derean sailors and soldiers to keep dignity, avoid panicking, and stay ready at all times as they face an arduous wartime task with faith and resolve.
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Museia
Port Arthur Blockaded as Japanese Report Details
Tokyo reports Admiral Togo says Port Arthur is effectively blocked by gunboats and torpedo flotillas. Eight steamers entered the harbor despite searchlights and fortress fire, half the crews of two ships rescued, and casualties listed as three wounded and two killed.
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Washington
Logo
Port Arthur
Akagi
Kokai
Hirose Declared New Hero as Japan Honors War Dead
Tokyo April 13 Japan adds Commander Hirose to its heroes funeral attended by about two hundred thousand patriots. The state ceremony featured naval pomp, Shinto rites, and a gun carriage bearing the casket draped in blue. Hirose had premonitions of death and left farewell letters, while a planned monument and return to Japanese soil were announced.
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Tokio
Japan
Hirose
Port Arthur Harbor
Naval Club
Rouma Cemetery
Hin Deoda
Lhose
Naval College
Mies Kaoru Hirose
Dremmed
Mise Hirose
Hin
Mr. D. Kudo
Baron Yamamoto
Navy
Ito
Naval Board of Command
Murakami
Army
Diplomatic Corps
Naval
Mikado
Togo
Tokiola
Bay
Port Arthur
Russia
Hirese
Will
BRILL
Guard OF Honor
Kaoru Hirose
Death by own action at sea aboard Willapa harbor voyage
J Lothouse a San Francisco machinist aboard the ship at Willapa harbor died after leaping from the bow. He had joined in Seattle and Toronto union ties were found on him. The body was brought to Seattle for a morgue review.
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J. Lothoure
San Francisco
Astraliniers
Willapa Harbor
Builit
Hansen
Lothouse
Seattle
Sailor Drowns After Falling From Moran's Dock
Sven Peterson on leave from the ship Abbie Palmer fell from Moran's dock yesterday afternoon while attempting to reach his vessel. He was seen to fall by workers, was drunk at the time, and died despite quick rescue efforts. Coroner Hoye investigated. body sent to Bonney-Watson morgue. Funeral likely under Seamen's Union.
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Sven Peterson
Abbie Palmer
Moran
Hoye
Bonney-Watson
Seamen's Union
Miner Killed in Renton Mine Boulder Collapse
Frank Zonato, a 23 year old coal miner, was crushed by a rock at the Renton coal mines last evening around 6. An avalanche buried him with no eye witnesses. Coroner Hoye will hold an inquest. The body lies at a Renton undertaking establishment.
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Frank Zonato
Rentonw
Hoye
Renton
Rochdale Social Celebrates Green Lake Co-operative Store Opening
A large crowd gathered at McKeever's hall on Green Lake's south shore to mark the Green Lake Co operative store opening. Guests from Seattle and nearby areas joined Green Lake residents in this celebration hosted by Rochdale Co operative store management.
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Rochdale Co-operative
McKeever’ Hall
Green Lake
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Manchuria
Yalu
Caar
Beripps News Ass'n
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Inez
Will H. Brill
Commis
Sioner
Enter
Prise Association
Far East
Enterprise Asociation
Rochdale Social
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