Russian Battlefleet Losses Reported From Korea Strait
Washington May 31 reports from Tokyo recount a Russian squadron battle near Okinoshima and Laleport rocks with heavy losses. Borodino Alexander IIIT and other ships sunk, several captured, totaling twenty three ships and over 150000 tons. Messages describe subsequent Russian damages and prisoner counts as the engagement continued.
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Avaic
Prince Suvatok
Imperator
Alexander IH
Borotina
Ossinbia
Bissel-Velllcl
Navarin
Nekchimoff
Dmitri Donskos
Vladmir Monomach
Svetlana
Jemtohug
Comat Dafense
Oussalon Aunic
Servica
Kamohatha
Destesyers
Buenelt
Npwo
Orel
Lperator Nicholai 1
Apraxine
Sentayin
Bledovy
Stusstung Jost
Lon
Puga Wioreot
Tony
Erniger Almaz
Washington
Tokyo
Rossii
Vestela
Sasebo
Nicholas I
Aprixine
Henyabli
Saisuru
Toklo
Straits
Seniavine
Tokio
Yesterdy
Togu
Okinoshima
Tsushima
Yon
Laleport Rocks
Okimoshima
Senta Ying
Apaxine
Aml Izumurnud
Izumurud
Versela
Borodino
Alexaner Tie
Zemmtchug
Nebogatoff
Usakall
Kanehalka
Jeutahuah
Theee
Vladivir
Walthown
Losaon
Tony Be
Ors
Coast Defense
Drisqnera
Hava
Prigonera
Comebined Squadron
Progrese
Mutiny and Death Rumors From Naval Battle
Reports from multiple ports describe mutiny allegations aboard Admiral Nebogatoff’s squadron after the Sea of Japan action. The Orel is said to have suffered heavy losses with 140 wounded and claims of executions and crew brutality, while the Aurora and Oleg are believed sunk.
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London
Shanghai
Sakhalin
St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Aurora
Oleg
New York
Times
Nebogajoff
Sea of Japan
Adimiral
Nebogatoff
Red Sea
Orel
Yulasaka
Lhey
BEA
Borodino Flagship Story From Baltic Battle
Tokto correspondent relays account from a Borodino officer at Sasebo describing heavy damage at dawn and noon actions. Admiral Rojestvensky directed from the flying bridge as the Borodino suffered multiple hits, fires, and loss of steering gear, with crew casualties and eventual sinking after battleships and destroyers pressed fire. A Japanese cruiser Kasuga rescued forty survivors.
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Rojestvensky
London
Tokto
Daily Express
Borodino
Sasebo
Borodina
Shikishima
Fuji
Rojestyonsky
Kasuga
Sud Waa
Fragmentary Dialogue About a Fight and Gate Money
Readable bits show a pugilist conversation on a fight’s gate money and outcomes. Names appear as Dad Miker and references to Chicago Tribune style reporting. The text fragments hint at a defeated pugilist and a dispute over earnings.
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Etranger
Dad Miker
Chicago
Tribune
Baxterr
Gov General Trepolt Granted Dictatorial Powers In Russia
June 6 dispatch reports the Russian emperor elevating Governor General Trepolt to chief of police and interior power. He can suspend societies and control assemblies to curb revolutionary propaganda and safeguard the autocracy while continued war talks persist and peace is not promised.
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St. Petersburg
Rosestvensky
Rydnefsky
Department of Police
Trepolt
Hig Ubasa
Imperial
Russia
Houligan Commission
Japanese Losses Reported in Sea of Japan Battle
The report lists 118 killed and 424 wounded among Japanese sailors with Mikasa bearing the heaviest toll. Other ships show mixed losses, and destroyer casualties total 87. Admiral Togo’s son was wounded aboard Adouma. Admiral Rozh estvenny is hospitalized with a skull fracture and forehead bruise, condition not yet clear.
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Tokio
Jime
Sea of Japan
Mikasa
Adzuma
Shikishima
Asashi
Fuji
Idguma
Adouma
Rojestveney
Sasebo
Temperatura
Pulge
Voelkersam Dies in Conning Tower of Russian Ship
Rear Admiral Voelkersam, commander of the Russian battleship squadron, was killed in the conning tower of his flagship Oslaba after the May 47 battle. The squadron, which had left Cronstadt on August 25, engaged the British trawlers in the North Sea, mistaking them for Japanese torpedo boats.
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Mot
Tokio
Vaelkearsam
Waa
Cronstadt
Rojestyensky
Bonaparte to Succeed Morton as Secretary of Navy
President Roosevelt authorized the announcement that Charles J. Bonaparte of Baltimore will be appointed Secretary of the Navy to succeed Paul Morton who will retire July 2 to head New York subway construction operations.
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Charles J. Bonaparte
Baltimore
Navy
Washington
Roosevelt
Rumor and Inquiries Reach Steamer Muipreas Post Voyage
Reports aboard the steamer Muipreas describe advices from Japan and interviews with German masters who supplied coal to Rojestvensky's fleet near Honkohe Bay. A German said only one Russian ship would be punished, amid warship figures and a Dallas woman involved in a mug incident.
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Victoria
Muipreas
Japan
Rojestvensky
Honkohe Bay
Russians Lose Fleet Battle As Japan Sees Limited Losses
London dispatch reports that only four Russian ships reached Vladivostok with several crews lost or captured. Japanese losses are three torpedo boats and about 200 men. no Japanese capital ships were sunk. Rojestvensky is described as wounded and captured, with Tsarist officials debating war policy.
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London
Tie Naval Baltia
Cautsinud
Rojestyvensky’d
Vladivostok
Almaz
Grouty
Seavl
Tet'oalally
Tokio
Rojestvensky
Tokle
Russia
Tsurgor Selo
Alexlets
St-Petersburg
Washington, Jima
Toklo
Togo
Nebegator
Nicholas I
Orel
Apraxin
Senyavin
Sasho Naval Iospital
Iam Takeshita
Japan
United States
White House
Washington, D. C
State Department
Voekers Bani
Attempt on King Alfonso by Anarchist Bomb at Paris Gala
Paris June 1 An anarchist threw a bomb near the royal carriage as King Alfonso and President Loubet passed after a Grand Opera gala. Both escaped unharmed though several escort horses and bystanders were wounded. The bomber was arrested and two accomplices are suspected. The incident caused intense excitement at Navemhrawa.
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Paris
Alfonso
Loubet
Grand Opera House
Wa Majesty
Navemhrawa
Beed
Demand for Imperial Reforms Sparks Tumult in St Petersburg
An imperial reform imperative dominates discussions in St Petersburg as authorities brace for potential mass protests. Reports warn revolutionists and socialists may exploit government weakness, prompting movement to deploy guard regiments and additional Cossack reinforcements. The press warns of growing political tensions and threats to the front.
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St. Petersburg
Frek
Caup
Indiltioual Cossack
Ibermta
Slovads
Triesta
Guother Dugachev
Famua Cossack
Thenaurrection Agilns
Quillarine
Nasha Shisa
Liscre
Tsar Plans Immediate Decree to Address Internal Situation
Reports from St Petersburg state the Tsar will act to meet the internal situation by an immediate proclamation decree. The council at Tsarskoe Selo failed to reach a conclusion on the levee matter, but definite reports indicate the emperor sought swift action.
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St. Petersburg
Tsarskoe Selo
Comparative Losses Reported in Axis Warfare
Fragmentary wartime tally shows Japanese forces with 113 killed and 424 wounded among officers and men. Russian losses unclear with figures suggesting 7,000 killed or missing and 8,000 men captured or wounded. Other counts mention about 4,000.
Leadership shifts and calls for national assembly amid war end talks
In diplomatic circles the war party wanes as Ig unilerstoad la faye and M. Witte preside over peace efforts. A national assembly is seen as the sole path to avert a popular uprising, with the emperor holding the decisive power.
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National Assembly
M. Witte
Committee of Ministers
la Faye
Conclude an Alliance Between Equitable Leaders
In New York on June 4 the Equitable Life Assurance society reports a truce between President Z W Alexander and Vice President Hyde. They have formed a defensive and offensive alliance to devote themselves to life insurance and keep Wall Street entanglements out of affairs. The leaders, in conference for over two hours, signal a determined effort to steer the society toward stability.
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Equitable
New York
Equitable Lite Asaur-anee Society
Z. W. Alexander
Hue
Alexander
Mr. Hyde
Atl
American Yacht Wins Transatlantic Salting Cup
The American schooner Allaslic skippered by Captain Charles Burr, owned by Wilson Marshall of New York, won the cup offered by Emperor William of Germany after finishing the great transatlantic salting voyage. The Atlantic carried the United States flag across the ocean breaking sailing records.
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Charles Burr
Wilson Marshall
New York
Empeor William
Atlantic
United States
Fence theft hits Yerkes home on Fifth Avenue
In New York during June thieves lifted the prone fence in front of Charles T. Yerkes’ residence at Fifth Avenue and Sixty-eighth Street. They also stole door knobs. the bronze work was ornate and costly, with metal shaped into unique designs supported by heavy brown stone pillars.
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New York
Charles 'T
Yerkes Brown
Fifth Avenue
Sixty-eight Street
Questioning a mother's job prospects in Philadelphia
A fragment from the Philadelphia Bulletin presents a dialogue where Mise Do Style challenges a woman's ability to gain employment. The reply cites concerns about a mother with a child and the practicality of child care.
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Alma
Pleneea
Philadelphia Bulletin
Glass snake dies after 237 day droughts in Barnet England
E V Windsor owner in Barnet reports a glass snake died after 237 days without food. The creature last appeared on June 11 1904 with a small frog, yet offered meals were refused and no emaciation showed. A New York restaurant man notes coffee sugar bubbles can forecast weather. If bubbles stay center day remains clear, if they move to edge rain likely in 24 hours.
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E V. Windsor
Barnet
England
New York
Thought She Couldn't Live
Morgavia June 5 Mr Benjamin Wilson describes his wife’s four year battle with sugar diabetes and rheumatism. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills her weight rose from 60 to 190 pounds and she recovered strength. He calls the pills a God send and credits them with saving her. The article also mentions Swedish criminal confessions and prison discipline.
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Morgavia
Benjamin Wilson
Ths Place
Dodd
Lindy
Eskimo Seal Church Fell to Dogs and Frame Remains
A historical note recalls an Eskimo sect building a sealskin church of forty skins stretched over a framework in an eighteen by twelve tent. Services were held weekly before dogs consumed the skins, leaving only the frame, after which the Bakismos built a dogproof tabernacle.
Tremendous Redwood Falls in Grooldale Storm
A redwood estimated at 330 plus years toppled by a recent Grooldale storm. Ten feet from the top and 165 feet above ground a two foot deep hole in the trunk housed a three stalk luuckleberry bush. Roots six feet into the heart of the tree fed the shrub, which grew and bore fruit despite the collapse.
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Grooldale
Cal
Grape-Nuts Promises Health Benefit For Ailments
A testimonial from Postum Co asserts Grape-Nuts improved digestion and kidney ailments after switching from heavy meals. The speaker claims relief from heartburn, back pain, and nerve fatigue, noting enhanced energy and work stamina through the day.
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Joe
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Welkville
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