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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1904
Page
2
A unknown woman leaped from the Williamsburg Bridge into the East River, the first reported self inflicted death on the span. The incident joins a long list of early twentieth century accidents and fires reported from across the country.
War bulletins report Vice Admiral Togo near Port Arthur and Japanese forces at Pitsevo. Russian defense aims to use rail transport to move troops quickly and push the foe back to the sea, hoping for less loss of life than in earlier Yalu engagements.
Reports from Feng Wang Chang say Japanese forces secured victory and took many prisoners as Russians retreat toward Hai Cheng and evacuate the Liao Tung peninsula. Sixteen Japanese warships supported a landing at Kinchau Bay as 75 Russians were wounded. Stated Russian losses include 2397 officers and men killed wounded or missing in the Yalu fighting.
A dispatched report says Japanese forces disembarked at Port Arthur, cut rail and telegraph lines, isolating the port. Ten thousand men landed Thursday as ships shelled the shore. Unconfirmed reports claim bombardment closed the entrance on May 6. In Tokyo a clash during Russian retreat left 180 dead or wounded after friendly fire.
Reports from Tokia describe General Kuroki’s detachment taking Feng Wang Cheng after cavalry fighting near Erhta itsu and Santatsu. The Russian retreat saw a magazine explosion and hospital stores absorbed by Japanese hospitals. Japanese fleet losses include Commander Takayanji and 6 sailors killed with 4 sailors and 5 officers wounded. many missing or uninjured. New Chwang hints at Russian evacuation with forts dismantled and artillery moved to trains. Shan Hai Kwan notes further unconfirmed developments.
In Ann Arbor on May 7, George Jones of Minnesota won the Northern Oratorical league contest with a speech on The American City. Michigan and Chicago tied for second. Meek of Chicago took second prize of 50 dollars for John B. Gordon-Pacificator. Standings list Michigan Wisconsin Oberla Iowa Northwestern.
May 10 dispatches describe a Russian Vladivostok fleet unit evading Japanese forces in the Sea of Japan and an accident near Tieling on May 8 that killed 30 passengers and injured 50, plus rail damage. Reports note 15 000 Russians retreating toward Liao Yang and bandits destroying lines near Tashi Chia and Hai Cheng.
The grievance between the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and American Bridge Co. was adjusted after a conference on Monday. The company agreed to remove 35 non union men employed at Coral, Pennsylvania, where a bridge for the Pennsylvania railroad is being erected.
In Chicago on May 9 the bakers strike ends as the union drops a no work demand on the five leading holidays and accepts pay for hours worked only. Five major bakeries sign the scale, while two non union shops decline to join.
The 31st General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church met in Los Angeles with the quadrennial bishops address as the day’s feature. Membership stood at 3,051,918 and Sunday schools at 3,124,644, as ministers debated church questions, including public schools and resolutions on discipline and membership.
The McKinley National Memorial association board reported over 550000 raised for the project and ongoing subscriptions. An advisory commission recommended a paid competition for architect selection from submitted designs and will add six more names to narrow a winner from ten candidates.
In Portland May 6 Charles Cunningham charged as ringleader in a conspiracy to defraud the U S government of public lands pleaded guilty along with Glen H V Saling Shelby Jones and Dallas O Hara. Mark Shackleford pleaded not guilty and was to stand trial. Kate James was discharged for lack of probable cause. Cunningham was fined 5000 while co defendants faced 100 fines.
On May 10 at the Chikaska river one mile north of Milan Kansas a wagon with W Hanlan his wife and five children overturned while fording the river. The woman and three children drowned while Mr Hanlan saved two children.
Denver report states Colorado Fuel and Iron Co executives announced that the Southern Colorado coal field strike would end by June 1 with concessions from both operators and strikers.
Mrs Danforth of St. Joseph Michigan describes cure from prolapse using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She details restored strength after four months of daily doses and urges others to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice for distressing symptoms.
The German emperor, aboard the Hohenzollern, works on statistics comparing German, English, and American naval manpower. He plans to present tables to the Reichstag showing Germany must accelerate shipbuilding and increase sailors from 32,055 to 40,000 by 1906, and regards Baltic coast workers as prime naval material.
A young man in Emporia Kansas faced a bill from a local druggist after two years. The tally began with a box of chocolates and ended with a nursing bottle. The Brooklyn Eagle cites this as a warning against leaving accounts open too long.
A mother recounts a near fatal carbolic acid incident in an 18 month old. After doctors failed, Grape-Nuts milk substitute helped the child recover and gain appetite. She cites Dr. Eddy and Dr. George Gale, with a promotional note about Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville booklet.
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