26 Feb 1904
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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
1
Multiple dispatches from Port Arthur and Shanghai on February 25 claim four Japanese battleships were sunk or damaged in a renewed attack. Russian reports vary, with officials asserting a Russian victory and Japanese losses, while Western sources question the details and ship identities.
Washington reports caution that Japanese claims of four warships and two transports sunk at Port Arthur come from Russian sources. The Retvizan’s involvement and transport presence are viewed skeptically as ships near port require explanation, with no official advice confirming these events.
News from the legation cites a mistaken announcement of a Russian victory at Port Arthur and reports no official confirmation. Meanwhile a large Japanese fleet is seen off Weihaiwei and reports of ships crippled circulate without confirmation. The Chemulpo landings indicate 30,000 Japanese troops deployed north of Seoul amid thaw disrupting transport.
Washington reports Count Cassini the Russian ambassador delivered Russia's protest to Secretary Hay at noon regarding Japan's conduct in the war. The hour long exchange centered on alleged breaches of international law as tensions rise and diplomatic notes move between powers. In a separate dispatch from Berlin, German forces in Southwest Africa report combat with the Ocanbas near Amazoni, 60 attackers killed, and a Herero engagement with 10 enemy dead. German forces claim no casualties and Lieutenant Schultz seized large cattle herds.
George Vasja alias Hirbaki, detained in Grand Forks awaiting Montana officer for murder charges at Sand Coulee, was found semi conscious in his cell Saturday. A girl heard a peculiar sound, Stell found him on the floor beating his head against boards. He was bleeding, stunned, and offers no explanation.
A New York Mail writer compares Japanese and Russian soldiers as first class fighters with differing temperaments. He cites Japanese eagerness to lead risky assaults and Russian stubborn discipline, noting officers largely from the Chosu and Satemna clans, and praising Japanese artillery while criticizing cavalry. The piece discusses officer education, nursing corps, and Japan’s military hospital system.
A short item notes a gesture from the United States to Japan involving the Red Cross and a model named Vida, signaling ongoing humanitarian aid and collaboration between nations.
Bryn Mawr College selects the owl as its symbol with a half gold half ermine seal background. The motto Verba tem Dilexi appears on both sides. An Athens owl gifted to the library and owls carved in stone will decorate Rockefeller hall gateway. Also reports great loss of life from torrential rains in Tripoli.
Secretary Hay reports Japan and Korea sealed a treaty guaranteeing Korea's independence and integrity. The move is seen as a clever diplomatic step placing Japan on a high moral plane while Russia seeks to annex Korea. Officials compare it to U S policy in Cuba and foresee Japan fortifying or controlling Korean defenses.
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