Russians in a Trap and the Port Arthur Siege
Russian defenses at Port Arthur confront a two pronged Japanese landing on the Shao Tung peninsula. Japanese forces, estimated at up to sixty thousand, have secured the Liao Tung coast, cut telegraph lines, and isolated the fortress. Admiral Togo’s fleet demonstrated near Port Arthur as landings continued at Ditsewe and Cape Terminal with reports of additional troop disembarkations.
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Ideuma
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Russians on the Run in Lower Manchuria Amid Evacuations
Reports from New Chwang describe Russian forces dismantling forts and fleeing toward Harbin as Japanese troops advance. Gen Kuropatkin withdraws to Mukden, abandoning western Manchuria to protect core assets. Japanese landings at Kin Chan Bay and Pow Chaw Bay bolster an advance toward Haicheng with ships providing cover. Refugees return as brigands loom near Newchwang while Din-jou port is captured in Shanghai reports.
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Newehwang
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Newchwang
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Din
Orient
Port Arthiar
Russian Misidentification Causes Fatal Friendly Fire Incident
A Russian force during a retreat mistook a small unit of its own troops for Japanese soldiers, resulting in 180 killed or wounded. Reports indicate about 2,000 Russians were involved in the engagement and the mishap occurred on Siniusday during the withdrawal.
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Russians land forces at Port Arthur amid heavy shelling
Russian dispatches report ten thousand men ashore with more than twenty thousand believed on land as Japanese regiments rush to cut rail and telegraph lines. Port Arthur’s defenders evacuate wounded while clashes occur near Tengslange Long and along the Trans Siberian corridor.
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Port Arthur
Tiwaeheentine Te
Japanese Heroes Honored for Port Arthur Action
Reported casualties from the Trapanevse Heel raid on Port Arthur on May 8 include Commander Takoyangi of the Yeo Maru and six officers killed. Seventeen officers and 55 men were wounded or missing, with 14 officers and many sailors rescued. Russian losses across divisions are listed with hundreds killed and wounded, and over 800 Russian prisoners were sent to Matsuyama.
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Matsuyama
War News From The Far East Dispatches
Rumors claim Japan sends 100000 troops to reinforce Muropathia in Manchuria as Manchurians and Chinese welcome the move. Reports say heavy losses on both sides with Japanese divisions and artillery advancing up the Yalu river toward Port Arthur. Czar grows pale with concern while U S Minister Griscom confirms landing on the Liao Tung peninsula near Kweishau. Old papers offered for sale.
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United States
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Loukie
Livo-Tung Peninsula
Port Arthur
Kluebau
Russians Destroy Dalny Docks and Port Port Dalny Harbor
Rasna forces reportedly blew up docks and piers at Port Dalny on the Liaotung peninsula as Russia expands its eastern minions. Fort Dalny and nearby harbors were built as key commercial centers with deepwater piers, dry docks, warehouses, and rail facilities. The project, started in 1889 and opened in parts by 1901, aimed to establish a major eastern empire hub near Port Arthur, with complex harbor defenses and extensive loading capacity.
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Fleet Threats Turkish Warships In Mediterranean Buildup
Fragmented OCR describes a large fleet deploying forty warships to the Mediterranean amid tensions with Turkey. References to battleships, American leadership, and naval movements imply a major strategic posture and possible confrontations, with mentions of political figures and orders shaping the naval build.
Murder Rampant and Robberies Reported in Mississippi Area
Fragmented dispatches describe ongoing murders and violent crime across the Mississippi region. Mentions of jail terms, indictments, and police actions are interwoven with references to broader unrest and political figures, reflecting a chaotic crime wave and public safety concerns. The text references state and local authorities, pending trials, and various unnamed incidents in multiple locales, with scattered notes on periods of upheaval and fear.
Passing of Stanley African Explorer Dies in London
Sir Henry Morton Stanley famed African explorer died in London after pleurisy and chronic heart trouble. Born John Rowlands in 1841, he rose from poverty to command major expeditions into Africa and search for Livingstone. His career spanned Civil War service, journalism, and landmark reconnaissance in Abyssinia and the Congo.
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Wolf
Sir Henry Morton Stanley
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Africa
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John Rowlands
Denbigh
Stanley
New Orleans
Jeff
Mississippi
Tle
Wales
Marelfy
Piancock
Custer
Wild
Hicker
Abyesinia
New York Trerald
Rhine
Livingstone
Alvier
Janenes
Seley
Prac
Newang
Tandan
UN Tyerkest
Psities Wigseiongaitie
Haters
Fight the Meat Trust Pushes to Limit Packers Profits
A local editorial argues against meat packers' dominance, proposing stock purchases and new competition to lower consumer prices. It claims beef once cost $6.00 a pound in the past and beer prices have risen, urging measures to balance profits and lower costs for shoppers.
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Newt Trust
Yougne Cut Out to Silence Him
A local incident in Hawkkinwilly Go. recounts William Thom as a Black man enticed into a group of assailants. He sought to quit the band but was captured and tortured in a swamp, losing blood and dying before he could name his attackers.
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Woestmnster Abbey
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Yougne
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William Thomas
Corn Varieties For Iowa State Crops
Ames Town Agricultural College lists corn varieties with typical ear lengths and maturities, including Reid's Yellow Dent, Learning, Town Gold Mine, Legal Tender, Boone County White, Silver Mine, Calico, and others. Notes regional adaptability north of the Rock Island line, elevation effects, and preference for earlier or later types by area. Also includes notes on a dirt hoisting device, early peas planting, potato trials in Mesilla Valley, and farm practice tips.
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Town
Boone County Whits
Silver Mine
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Browwall Choice
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