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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Herald
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1904
Page
3
Desperate fighting reported by General Kuropatkin with heavy losses on both sides. Russians wage renewed assaults, center and right flank most heated. Mistchenko active on the left. Hu pass near Bensihu a strategic objective with potential reach to Liao Yang. Rennenkampff cooperates in efforts to seize Bensihu.
From Tokio dated Oct 14 a latest front telegram notes continued Japanese gains. General Oki's left army seized twenty five guns. Russians launch two counterattacks but are repulsed with heavy losses. Manchurian headquarters says the right army pursues toward the north and a column targets retreating forces near Shihchiao Tsu. The central army attacks toward Tungshankou and Huchiakuchiatzu as enemy withdrawals continue to dusk yesterday.
News from St Petersburg reports General Kuropatkin extending the offensive, breaking the Japanese line at Bentsiaputze. Russian movements have tracked the Japanese from October 4, with a 52 mile Japanese front from Bentsiaputze east to Yentai and west to the Hun river. Japan plans a 40 million dollar domestic loan. Violinist Jan Kubelik reportedly seeks a divorce from his wife, Countess Czaky, niece of Hungarian prime minister von Aince.
The Morning Post reports Stoessel must surrender by December if not relieved as Kuropatkin tests a decisive offensive. Oyama concentrates troops north of Liao Yang while Cossacks near a forded stream signal possible left flank reversal. Fu Ping captured by Japanese destroyer Shirataka near Port Arthur. munitions carrier attacked. Also notes a deadly Baltimore fire and political nominations.
In St Petersburg on October 12 the war office described the fighting north of Yentai as only a preliminary action. The engagement briefly checked General Kuropatkin's advance guard but did not signal a general battle. Officials see the Russian force as superior in numbers and expect a Japanese retreat to strong positions within the triangle of Yental, Liao Yang, and Sykwantun.
Major General James F. Wade now in command of the division of the Philippines receives orders to leave Manila on the next transport and to assume command of the Department of the East with headquarters at Governor's Island, vacated by Gen. Corbin on Oct 1. Corbin proceeds to Manila on that date. Wade, born in 1843, is son of Ohio Senator Ben Wade. During the Spanish American War he commanded the Tampa camp.
Report from Tokio October 18 describes renewed general fighting between Liao Yang and Mukden with Oyama opposing Kuropatkin as main forces clash. Russians attempt two feints and a unit across the Taitse river is cut off, with word of its possible defeat or capture. In St Petersburg Prince Mirsky dismisses 90 detectives from Von Plehve's guard for health reasons.
Dispatches from Mukden report a daylong battle six miles north of Yentai with Japanese forces initially retreating on Sunday but receiving reinforcements to hold and even go on the offensive. Russians crossed the Schili river, fighting persisted along the front as both sides incurred casualties and sol diers expressed resolve to end the war as victors.
The Hei Yen, a Japanese gunboat captured from China, sank after striking a mine off Pigeon Bay on September 18. Nearly 6600 lives were lost, with only four crew rescued, as weather hindered rescue efforts. Separately, Worcester, Massachusetts reports plans by the Hanna family to build a $100000 mausoleum at Lake View cemetery in Cleveland, featuring two massive Norwegian marble sarcophagi for Marcus A. Hanna and Mrs. Hanna.
The piece argues that true virtue lies in minding one’s own business for the common good, urging individuals to follow a Christian path that treats others fairly. It contrasts selfish privacy with communal responsibility and cites a moral stance attributed to James Buckham. It also notes actuarial probability figures showing fewer deaths among moderate drinkers and total abstainers, a striking contrast in favor of abstinence.
The Red River divides North Dakota and Minnesota with Fargo showing more public improvements, lower tax rate, and fewer per capita costs than Moorhead which hosts many saloons. Comparisons extend to Grand Forks North Dakota and East Grand Forks Minnesota, illustrating contrasting towns across the river.
The origin of the English prohibition movement traces to 1840 when a life insurance firm refused total abstainers at standard rates. Robert Warner, a London bell founder and Quaker, founded the United Kingdom Total Abstainers Life Association, later renamed the United Kingdom Temperance and General Provident Institution. From 1866 to 1901 moderate drinkers and abstainers were tracked separately, showing 11,241 deaths and $12,909,685 in claims for moderate drinkers, and 6,300 nettings with $7,249,110 in claims for the temperance division.
The Los Angeles Times cites two reform ideas to curb liquor harms. Eliminate the treating habit seen as the main pathway from moderation to excess, and create attractive non alcoholic saloon substitutes like coffee houses offering light, warmth and companionship.
Rev. James H Mohorter argues the liquor trade cost the nation 2.805 billion while yielding only 170 million in revenue the net loss equals 2.635 billion Boston alone paid 22 million to support courts police hospitals and paupers despite receiving one million from liquor business Mohorter calls the policy financial folly and urges license reform.
Milwaukee benefits economically from its large breweries, though brewery employment is smaller than other industries. A 1903 Merchants and Manufacturers Association report shows metal working lead output at 79.8 million, wearing apparel 28.8 million, leather 24.2 million, beer products 20.7 million, with breweries employing 3,545 people including many under 21 and women. Labor share varies by industry, with metal at 22.9 percent, leather 14.5, wearing apparel 20.9, and breweries at 11 percent.
A Chicago letter argues liquor licenses total about 3.7 million dollars annually and consumption nears 1 billion dollars. The piece contends the burden falls on the poor laboring class and proposes forming a cooperative to redirect liquor spending toward building homes for all residents.
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