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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1904
Page
3
Reports from Tokio and St Petersburg detail Japanese landings on the Liao Tung peninsula and a possible bombardment of Port Arthur. Russian staff anticipate rail-enabled troop movements and a delayed but decisive defense as Kuropatkin weighs options and Togo presses the siege.
Port Arthur May 6 Japanese fire ship attack described with three groups targeting harbor entrance. Crew salvage attempts ended in deaths and lantern signaling as ships sank, one sailor dying in surrender attempt at Electric Hill. Also note: Washington April 30 hearing in anthracite coal rate inquiry for Hearst case on Pennsylvnia min delivery to New York and other points will be heard May 14 in New York City.
Port Arthur reports a Japanese dawn attack that failed to block the harbor. Fire ships totaling ten vessels of about 3900 tons each were sunk or damaged. eight were sunk with heavy crew losses. Japanese torpedo boats were damaged or sunk. Russians launched boats to recover dead bodies found outside the harbor.
London May 41 Japanese detachment released General Kuroki report dated May 1 describing stubborn enemy resistance with 300 casualties on our side. Enemy artillery surrendered after heavy losses. officers claimed Gen Kashtalinsky and artillery commander killed. Many officers wounded. refugees surrendered. Prisoners include Chinese cavalry and infantry.
May 5 reporting a cyclone that struck Cochin China on May 1. About one hundred natives were killed and extensive damage caused. Telegraph lines in Saigon were destroyed. Native vessels suffered damage while ships in minor ports escaped large harm.
Nagasaki reports that the case of captured Russian steamers held by the naval court at Sasebo has been dismissed. Attorney M Magajima argued the old laws were unsuitable for modern life and warned the decision could set a precedent for civilization. Russian officers remain detained and will not be released.
Torchlight processions in Tokyo celebrate Japanese naval action at Port Arthur while London and Tokyo reports claim the entrance to Port Arthur harbor is sealed. Russian losses at the Yalu and Liuchiencheng are cited as two thousand men and forty officers. Edith Sutherland dies at home in Washington from laudanum poisoning.
TokIo reports May 2 that Russian forces abandoned Antung after fighting along the Yalu. Japanese forces gained control of the river estuary and crossed the Yalu, with heavy casualties on both sides and 28 Russian quick firing guns captured. The 12th division led the crossing, while Admiral Kosova’s gunboats supported, and units advanced to positions behind Kogpa.
In New York on May 6, Grand Lodge members debated expelling Grand Master Elbert Crandall Crandil for financial irregularity involving a $15,000 mortgage investment. Trustees say the funds, paid to Crandall, could not be recovered or accounted for after a series of delays and alleged misstatements. A committee including J Edward Simmons and W Meade will review the matter.
Capt. Curry of the American schooner Irene seeks redress from U.S. officials after the Irene was seized by the Cuban cutter Arana on sponge fishing charges. He says the seizure occurred on the high seas and claims sponges were taken from the Mosquito coast. Consul General Steinhart backs a $1,000 compensation for delay and loss.
Chicago May 5 The annual state convention of mailmen will meet in Oak Park on May 12 with delegates from all parts of Illinois. Topics include national pay legislation, pensioning sick and disabled carriers, and other matters of importance to postal workers.
Five children drowned in a creel near Austin as central Texas bears the aftermath of a cloudburst. About five miles of the International and Great Northern tracks were washed out north of the city, with fields flooded to the south for about fifteen miles. Rivers and creeks swollen beyond their banks.
New York May 6 A decision by the board of United States general appraisers holds that the favored nation clause in the July 3 1816 treaty with Great Britain does not bring with it the benefits of reciprocity agreements with other countries to British goods.
Springfield Ohio May 5 a meeting of negroes will be held to consider a proposition to purchase 10 000 acres of Minnesota lands for a colony.
Louisville Kentucky May 5 five cases of supposed yellow fever are reported in eastern Pike county two are dead and authorities monitor the situation as a public health concern.
Governor Cummins signs drainage and related bills as the legislature winds down. Des Moines discussions warn liable sites for the Iowa National Guard camp if land prices stay high. C B Q cargo notices, rail returns for live stock, and state fair headquarters plans feature in the capital briefs with local staff and officials named.
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