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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
7
American sources report a Russian note accusing China of complicity in the Rye affair and charging the commodore with cowardice or treason. The note demands full explanation and the destroyer’s restoration, while China seeks Japan’s aid in recovering the vessel.
Port Arthur reports from General Stoessel dated Aug 11 claim a successful repulse of a general assault on Russian outer positions after the Russian squadron departed. Telegrams also note damaged ships near Seoul and Tsingtau and a Prussian prince's salute to the Czarevitch crew.
Lisoyang Aug 16 The Japanese are reconnoitering and massing forces around Anshan shan and Anping. They hold positions from Sidahi valley northeast to Holoungon and advance toward Landiansan and Daodinshan with crossings on the Liao river and routes toward Mukden. Reports cite large force movements along the railroad toward Simmintin threatening Mukden and Liaoyang lines.
Berlin reports the flag hauling and disarming of Russian ships at Tsingtau after damage deemed irreparable. Vessels are detained for the war, Japan informed, and Germany asserts its move complies with international law. Germany denies supporting Russia's protest over China affairs and notes no need to explain its course.
An unconfirmed report from Tsingtau says the Russian cruiser No vik, which entered Tsingtau after the August 10 battle off Port Arthur and remained there, may have been sunk forty miles from Tsingtau within twenty four hours.
Reports from St. Petersburg dated August 16 state editors give only brief space to the naval action off Round Island on August 10 and express the belief that the rest of the Port Arthur squadron escaped destruction or capture.
Washington reports outline of the Republican campaign text book to be issued soon. It cites four reasons for public support since 1900, including redeemed pledges from 1896 and 1900, resulting prosperity, and the contrast with Democratic promises. It covers tariff, trusts, Cuba reciprocity, the Panama canal, rural delivery, labor, and Roosevelt’s record.
Democratic presidential candidate Judge Alton B. Parker spends the night at the Winnisook club in Ulster County New York. The club sits 2700 feet above sea level at the foot of Slide Mountain. The lodge, nine miles from telegraph lines and twelve miles from the nearest telephone, was Parker's first club presidency and the visit is for rest with no campaign events.
The British parliament has been prorogued. General Glazoff has been appointed Russian minister of public instruction. National Democratic headquarters open in New York at 1 West Forty fourth Street. Papermaker strike in Wisconsin Fox River valley broken, old men return to work under mill owners terms. Miss Clara Bourland of Dixon Kentucky killed by lightning while talking on telephone during a thunderstorm. Crown sheet explosion on Great Northern train west of Wellington Washington injures four men, one fatally. In Miss Mississippi post office reduced from presidential to fourth class after race trouble with Minnie Cox.
American League games in Chicago saw Boston win 6 to 2 while New York defeated Chicago 2 to 1 in St Louis. In the American Association Columbus beat St Paul 3 to 1 in seven teen innings and Louisville topped Kansas City 7 to 6. Toledo split results with Milwaukee, 10 to 1 and 6 to 0.
Market report from Minneapolis dated August 15 lists wheat futures with Sept at 1.045 percent, Dec at 1.01 percent, May at 1.03 percent. On track prices show No 1 hard at 1.13 percent, No 1 Northern at 1.11 percent, and No 2 Northern at 1.09 percent.
Wheat arrivals and on track prices listed for No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern at Duluth. Futures show No 1 Northern at 1.11 and 1.11 percent, No 2 Northern at 1.07 and 1.07 percent, Sept 1.05 and Dec 1.00 dollars. Plax on track prices cited at 1.23 for Sept and 1.22 for Oct Nov and Dec.
St Paul August 15 cattle prices range from good to choice steers 5.15 to 5.65 per cwt and common to fair 3.50 to 4.50 with western grades 4.00 to 4.25 and cows and heifers 2.90 to 4.00, years 2.00 to 4.75. Hogs bring 4.75 to 5.20 per cwt. Sheep see good to choice yearling wethers 3.25 to 3.50 and lambs 5.10 to 5.35 per cwt.
Chicago August 15 cattle prices range from good to choice steers at 5.00 to 6.25 per cwt and cows and heifers in the 2.00 to 4.75 range. Hogs show mixed and butcher at 5.10 to 5.45, heavy at 5.35 to 5.55, and sheep list good to choice wethers 3.60 to 4.15, native lambs 3.75 to 6.00, western sheep 2.75 to 4.00.
Chicago grain notes show Wheat Sept at 1.02 and 1.04 for different months, Corn Aug around 53 46 cents, Sept about 64 cents, Oats Aug 84 54 cents, Pork Aug 11.57 and Sept 11.67, Oct 11.74, Jan 12.15, Flax cited at 1.23. Minor trailing text appears garbled at end.
A Chicago session of the Allied Trades conference ends with secret outreach from the packers. A committee is sent to meet them as Mayor Harrison presses to end the stockyards strike. President Donnelly denies prior meetings, stressing inclusive talks and ratification by all labor interests.
Reports from St. Petersburg state Rear Admiral Withoft, in command at Port Arthur, died aboard the Czarevitch after heavy shelling. Two hundred officers and men slain overall. Czarevitch hull damaged and rudder destroyed. Captain Matousevitch and others wounded. Novik reportedly departed Tsing.
Admiral Togo reports five Russian battleships heavily engaged on Aug. 10. Pobieda loses two masts and a heavy gun. Retvizan suffers major damage after being hit at 3500 yards. Russian cruisers incur light damage. Bayan missing since the fight. Japanese damage temporarily repaired.
New Haven August 15 The Supreme Court of Errors denies William J Bryan any share from the sealed Bennet letter that asked Mrs Bennett to give 50000 to Bryan and his family The ruling affirms lower court decisions in this contest tied to the late P S Bennett of New York and New Haven Dowie and son Gladstone rescue three women after a yacht capsizes in a lake near MacDhui.
Washington reports a Turkish reply deemed satisfactory in talks to prevent discrimination against American citizens. The State Department defines terms domestically to avoid misunderstandings while delay in cable messages pushes final word a day or two. Admiral Jewell’s fleet stays at Smyrna awaiting Leishman’s notice. The incident is viewed as a State Department victory on all points.
In Cleveland on Aug 16 two thousand cloakmakers walked out demanding higher pay union recognition and closed shops. About 10 000 workers in plants plus many contract workers were affected. A noon parade marched through downtown as Cleveland ranks second to New York in cloakmaking.
Governor Wright issues executive order directing Samar island authorities to concentrate inhabitants of Banos Cabalogan and Gandara districts to quell disturbances. It requires providing shelter and food for reconcentrados and punishing all involved in the unrest.
Heavy rain storms wash out several hundred feet of Santa Fe track in Truxton canyon and cause train delays in Wallapai valley. Floods force possible weeklong disruption on the Arizona and Utah railroad line as tracks are washed out and traffic is halted.
Minneapolis August 16 reports a man named Ed McGuire driven to suicide by a troubled marriage attempt. He jumped from the upper deck of the steamboat Cy lone into the Mississippi while hundreds of Maccabees spectators crowded the boat deck and watched the drowning incident.
Judge Vinson Haler in county court issued a blanket warrant for twenty seven strike sympathizers charged with participating in a riot in the Bouse district Saturday night in Omaha.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports the Czarevitch crippled by battle damage with most machinery unusable. The ship loses 210 officers and men killed and 60 wounded. Rear Admiral Withoft was on the bridge when a shell exploded, killing him.
London reports from Tsingchou that the Russian Port Arthur squadron met the Japanese off Shantung. The Czarevitch flagship was attacked and pursued. the Japanese overhauled her and the accompanying vessel at 4 30 p m. Rear Admiral Withof, killed aboard the Czarevitch, was buried at sea.
The Chinese governor of Mukden issued a proclamation welcoming the Japanese as Russians retreat along main lines have undermined Chinese faith in Russian. The note from Liaoyang dated August 15 reports the shift in allegiance tied to retreating Russian forces.
Constantinople August 15 Minister Leishman met Tewfik Pasha and renewed urgent representations for immediate settlement of American citizens rights in Turkey. Important developments are expected within hours, with possible passage of Leishman’s passports. Tewfik Pasha then went to the palace.
Boston August 15 evidence shows the national Grand Army encampment will draw a vast crowd. Advance guard is large as hotels fill and lodging houses take in visitors from many regions. Headquarters for posts are set and a special hospital division will aid along the parade route.
Report from Grand Michigan Aug 15 states Elijah Dowie rescued a party of women after their boat capsized on a Michigan lake. Authorities credit Dowie with saving three lives amid the capsizing incident.
The navy directed Admiral SigsBee to dispatch a warship to Gonatoves and Jeremie Hayti after disturbances were reported by Minister Powell. The Denver, stationed at Porto, has been assigned the mission and hope is not abandoned.
St Petersburg reports the admiralty hopes some battleships escaped Port Arthur to join Vladivostok while Togo’s movements remain unclear. Novik’s coaling at Tsingkou is doubted as Russian ships likely filled bunkers before leaving. Captain Matousevitch’s silence may reflect German neutrality concerns. Matousevitch lightly wounded. Retvizan status unknown.
A junk from Port Arthur arrives at Chefoo on August 3 and confirms heavy fighting around Port Arthur with a Japanese shell hitting a building corner causing 200 casualties. Sixteen inch shells barrage the waterfront in one day, wounding none, and Japanese forces are estimated five to eight miles from Port Arthur.
The general staff reports from St. Petersburg that all is quiet in the Manchurian theater. Chinese bandits are active near Bentze district twenty eight miles east of Liaoyang and around the Yanto coal mines.
Berlin August 15 Professor Wilhelm von Esten reports a trained Orloff stallion can add subtract multiply and divide. The horse handles several operations and even solves new problems posed by examiners in his absence.
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