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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
7
Japanese forces secured a decisive victory in the Korea Strait engagement. Rojestvensky's fleet suffered heavy losses with multiple ships sunk or captured and Admiral Nebogatoff taken prisoner. Remaining Russian vessels flee toward Vladivostok as Tokyo reports and diplomats consider renewed peace efforts.
Tokio May 30 An official report says Admiral Rozestvenskys fleet was practically annihilated. Twelve warships sunk or captured with two transports and two destroyers sunk and over 2 000 prisoners taken by the Japanese. Other Russian ships were captured or damaged in the Korea straits action.
In Washington on May 30 Mr. Takahira, the Japanese minister, received a government cablegram about the Saturday and Sunday naval engagement. It stated the Japanese victory was absolute and overwhelming, though details were lacking.
The Associated Press dispatch from Tokio announcing a Japanese naval success unexpectedly brings a firm hope in Paris that peace may be near. The report influences public mood and policy assumptions in the French capital.
French papers urge Russia to abandon the war and seek the best possible peace after the naval disaster. Temps says Admiral Rozhestvensky’s defeat leaves Japan master of the seas and Russia with no remaining chance for victory by sea or land.
May 30. Advices from London and other major financial centers say Japan's decisive victory will hasten peace. Reports that Washington signaled willingness to act as mediator feed hopeful sentiment that the war may end soon.
Reports from St. Petersburg dated May 30 describe widespread gloom as details of the clash near Vladivostok remain unconfirmed. Observers note heavy Russian ship losses including two of four top battleships and possible mine and torpedo damage amid Togo’s assaults. Families gathered at the admiralty wept and fainted at the lack of news.
Rear Admiral Nebo gato former commander of the Fourth division and head of the information squadron with 3000 Russians is among prisoners captured by the Japanese. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky seems to have escaped. The battle began Saturday morning and the Japanese continue to pursue the Russians.
Navy reports from Washington state the Japanese captured the Russian battleship Sirssoi Veliky in addition to previously named vessels. The flagship sustained serious damage during the engagement.
Tokio dispatch reports eight captains of Russian warships drowned during the naval battle in the aftermath of the engagement. London Evening News notes the loss amid ongoing hostilities.
John C Perkins is identified with the role of Commissioner of Insurance and related reference to C Perkins. The line presents a formal attribution likely from a government or regulatory notice. The text implies an official title but lacks context of actions, dates, or jurisdiction.
Mayor Weaver appears to control the situation in the fight with Republican leaders over the city gas works lease. Insurance Commissioner Durham and aides met late at night and earlier with United States Senator Penrose. Impeachment talk persists, but Weaver claims sufficient pledges from select and common council to block the lease next Thursday.
Portland plans a grand opening parade on June 1 led by Colonel E Steever and the Fourth United States Cavalry. Nearly 1,000 U S regulars, infantry, cavalry, artillery, and mounted band will participate, with the Oregon and possibly Washington national guards. Vice President Fairbanks to follow.
The article notes distinguished guests attending the Lewis and Clark exposition. Opening ceremonies are on the Lake View terrace and exposition grounds. An evening banquet and reception will be held at the New York state building.
The First National Bank of Barberton Ohio was ordered closed by the comptroller of the currency after an examiner found questionable notes. Frederick Keller Jr, the bank’s president, said several notes were not acceptable as good loans and could not be listed as assets. Frost damages crops across multiple Iowa towns, with temperatures dropping below freezing at Estherville.
John A. Benson of San Francisco appeared in criminal court in Washington and posted a $15,000 bond to answer indictments charging bribery and conspiracy in connection with alleged appropriation of public lands for private use.
Very low excursion rates to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle via the North-Western Line in effect from all stations May 23 24 25 29 30 31 and June 1 2 with favorable return limits for National Council Knights of Columbus Los Angeles. Two fast trains daily The Overland Limited electric lighted through out less than three days en route The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. Rates and tickets from Chicago and North-Western Railway agents.
Advice endorses Mrs WinsLow’s Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It soothes the child softens gums eases pain and claims to cure wind colic and diarrhoea, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
Excursion tickets to Toronto Ont offered June 18 19 21 and 22 with favorable return limits on account of the Triennial Convention of the International Sunday School Association. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
Excursion tickets at reduced prices sold June 15 to 18 to Milwaukee Wisconsin for the Biennial Meeting of Modern Woodmen. Return limits favorable. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Railway.
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