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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1904
Page
1
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Japanese forces press toward the Russian front with reconnaissance detachments locating strength and disposition. Outposts and patrols clash daily as adversaries engage in routine skirmishes. Obama renewed efforts to flank Europatkin from the east, pursuing strategic eastern avenues.
Japanese detachments probe Russian defenses as flanking columns press eastward. Skirmishes erupt daily with no major engagement expected soon. Russia denies Oyama crossing the Hua river while Kuroki’s column fails to seize Da pass to turn Kuropatkin’s left. Eight Russian army corps mobilize along with seven more to be raised. Emperor Nicholas orders guard regiments to the Far East.
From St. Petersburg dated September 22 reports say Oyama has not yet resumed a full forward movement. Japanese detachments probe Russian strength as flanking columns move northward. A Mukden battle is regarded as premature with Oyama seeking east flank of Kuropatkin. Russian mobilization expands to nine corps.
General Kuropatkin reports the front unchanged after a Tuesday outpost fight at Da pass. Four Japanese companies advanced from Dziantcan to seize the pass and threaten the Russian left flank but were repelled by Russian fire and machine gun positions. News reached Tokyo of the Japanese march from Dziantcan.
North of Da pass reports the most reliable information showing no clear resumption of the Japanese offensive for several days. The cautious update notes delays and uncertain momentum as weather and terrain influence movement.
General Kuroki reports Japanese forces moving north from Fusan with outposts near Yentai in daily contact with Russian patrols. Russians are believed gathering at Yentai to defend coal mines as Japan accelerates railcar upgrades and rushes ammunition toward Liaoyang.
Mukden dispatch reports Russian reconnaissances reveal the main Japanese force under General Kuroki is about twenty two miles southeast with two divisions at Yentai. Japanese junks retreated after reaching the Liao river near Sinmintin. A large battle is anticipated along the Hun river front.
St. Petersburg dispatch notes that claims of General Kuroki crossing the Hun River at Fushun are false. Russians still hold the road to Fushun and Bentsiaputze and would pressure Mukden if Fushun were occupied by the Japanese.
In St Petersburg on September 22 the emperor decreed that his crack guard regiments be represented at the front and ordered contingents from each regiment to go to the Far East.
Vladivostok reports a quiet scene with two wounded officers discharged from hospital after the battle with Vice Admiral Kamimura's squadron. Remaining injured men are advancing satisfactorily.
Chairman Taggart reports Indiana in strong shape not seen since 1892 and says both parties are organizing there. He adds Illinois is excellent debatable ground and expresses satisfaction with Democratic organization following his West trip.
The Labor party state convention in Helena appoints a committee during the day and the Socialist convention, also in session, forms a committee. both groups adjourn after a brief session.
The note by Secretary Hay, approved by the foreign office, draws praise for directness from the press. St James Gazette lauds Washington’s plain speaking and warns Downing Street to adopt a similar approach. Westminster Gazette highlights firm language on food concessions and urges firm stance on cotton contraband.
London reports the foreign office will not discuss a Russian communication about a Tibetan treaty. Russia seeks to verify the treaty version and may lodge a protest if confirmed. Britain insists Tibet must honor expedition obligations and denies plans to permanently occupy Tibet. Germany says it has no Tibet interests.
London reports Atlantic steamship carriers push higher steerage fares. White Star Line increases to 15 dollars, following North German Lloyd and Hamburg American moves. American Line lifts Philadelphia steerage to 12.50, Dominion Line sets Quebec rate at 15 dollars.
Havre reports on September 22 that the Atlantic rate war continues with German forces showing no sign of retreat despite changes in rates announced Tuesday.
Thousands of emigrants crowded the steerage offices in Liverpool seeking a last $10 passage to America. The Baltic carried over 2,000 at the $10 rate, leaving many others behind. the Merion also filled with the final $10 passengers bound for Philadelphia.
Manila reports the Augustinian friars have repudiated the Rome agreement between Leo and Guidi and Taft. They request that payments from the United States for friar lands be sent as drafts on London rather than kept on the islands.
Wreck on the Ashland line of the Omaha road near Superior Junction kills Fireman Sundberg of St Paul and fatally injures Engineer John Willman of Altoona. A fast freight No 105 crashes into a special freight, obliterating the immediate scene and sparking official investigations.
The funeral service for Prince Herbert Bismarck, who died September 18 at Friedrichsruhe, was a simple ceremony held before a distinguished, uniformly attired gathering. Chancellor von Buelow attended, and representatives of the emperor, diplomacy, and German public service were present. The coffin was carried to the Mausoleum by sixteen servants in old Spanish costumes once worn by Hamburg council servants.
After a drawn out series of conventions and drops among candidates, Herrick was nominated for governor by the Republican convention with Duncan Campbell Lee as permanent chairman. The ticket includes Harrison for lieutenant governor and Cullen as chief judge, with Werner as associate justice. The platform attacks Odell as partisan and pledges nonpartisan school control and civil service enforcement, endorsing Parker and Henry for national offices.
Fall River Mass Sept 22 An information of a strike in the cotton trade began today as rumors spread that a manufacturer bought large raw material quantities. General belief says any settlement in two or three weeks will favor the operatives. Strikers remain firm against returning to work under a 12 percent wage cut.
Washington announces a reform in the Navy annual reports to limit disclosed material. Foreign governments are seen as learning too much from bureau chiefs' annual papers. This year the reports will omit previously included content and unrevised estimates.
Passenger train No. 8 on the Norfolk and Western road derailed near Lockburn by spreading rails. The engine tender and baggage car left the track while passenger cars stayed on rails. Engineer William D. Simonton of Columbus was burned to death under his engine. Fireman Fred W. Kyle of Columbus was fatally scalded. None of the passengers were injured.
A blaze swept Oakley Kansas twenty five miles west of Kansas City on the Union Pacific railroad destroying sixteen business buildings with only one store left standing. No injuries reported and the fire origin remains unknown.
In Greenfield Iowa on September 22 Cicero Rowley killed his wife at a neighbor’s home south of Bridgewater. Rowley, driven by jealousy, had recently faced arrest and peace bonds. Since the crime the sheriff and a posse have hunted him as neighbors report the victim had feared him and divorce actions were underway.
Right Rev Mathias Clement Lenihan of Marshalltown Iowa was consecrated bishop at St Marys Church in Dubuque. The ceremony drew prominent Catholic church leaders from across the country and marked a historic event in Iowa Catholic history.
Boston Sept. 22 General Russell Hastings father of Clive Hastings of Minneapolis died at his Petersham New Hampshire home at age sixty nine. A distinguished Civil War veteran he served on General Rutherford B Hayes staff. Associated with him Major William McKinley later president served as commissary general.
Jane Stanford and the Crockers Edward Searles and General Thomas Hubbard owners of the Guatemala Central railroad have arranged for Sir William Van Horne to take an interest in the overland Guatemalan road. When completed the 270 mile line will span the country from ocean to ocean and cut about 1200 miles from New York to San Francisco compared with the Panama route.
A large fire destroyed the Canada Hardware company Central Agency building in Montreal early today. The wholesale crocs ms wane wholesale in Canada suffered about 750000 dollars in losses, with partial insurance coverage.
Light snow briefly fell across the Adirondack region including Saranac Lake as cold air moved in. Temperature at Saranac Lake registered 25 degrees Fahrenheit around 5 a.m. with more frigid conditions expected as autumn deepens.
King Peter I of Servia was crowned in Belgrade with a grand state procession and arching salutes while threats to his life loomed. The ceremony included bishops, clergy, and a formal exchange of crown and robes as guns boomed from royal fortifications.
Tokios dispatch notes Kuropatkin entrenching at Mukden with immense forces while terrain favors defense at Tibbas. Russians recover from Liaoyang and prepare for renewed operations as weather improves and transport lines are restored. Oyama aims to push Europatkin back before winter and Port Arthur siege may renew within days.
Official returns from St. Petersburg report 465 Russian officers killed or wounded at Liaoyang. Among the casualties are 6 generals and 39 colonels. Eighty officers killed, 372 wounded, and 12 missing. The totals reflect severe combat losses to the Russian forces.
Three Argentine generals Gelly y Obes Arredondo and Pico die in a tent dispatch. General Gelly y Obes, the army’s oldest veteran, rose from the ranks to the highest levels in New York. Sept 22.
Four Denver firemen were in precarious condition after inhaling fumes from nitric acid at the Post and Publishing Company building. The incident occurred as crews battled a blaze and contained the spread to adjacent rooms. Police and fire investigators are on scene.
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