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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1904
Page
36
Japanese and Russian fleet actions described with armada moves from Port Arthur. Reports say fierce fighting August 10–11 near Port Arthur, with ships scattered and several battleships damaged or sunk. Navy statements note no overall serious damage to the Japanese fleet and about 170 allied casualties.
Admiral Biriloff ordered Vice Admiral Rojestvensky and staff to take quarters aboard the battleship Souvariff and be on ready to sail August 14. Brussels Telegraph correspondent reports the Russian Black Sea fleet has passed the Dardanelles without Turkish interference.
A Russian commission of high officials is to examine the volunteer fleet under international law. The panel includes St. Petersburg's international law professor, also serving on the admiralty council to hear appeals over neutral merchant captures. The Foreign Office contemplates no changes to contraband lists or declarations, while Novosti urges acceptance of American and British views to ease neutral discontent.
Lewis Nixon of New York has secured a large contract with the department of mercantile marine to construct ships for the Black Sea at Se bastopol yards. Construction starts next winter with Nixon supervising. Also, Maj. Gen. Corbin announces units A and D of the Ninth Infantry depart Fort Niagara for Madison Barracks New York under Lieut. Col. Edgar B. Robertson.
A Tokyo cablegram reports the Japanese fleet attacking the Russian force near Port Arthur. Russian ships suffered defeats with cruisers and battleships returning to base while one destroyer fled. An American consul in Chefoo notes Japanese torpedo boats entered the harbor, captured a Russian torpedo boat, and removed it from the area.
The Japanese Legation reports total casualties of 12 085 from Chingjiu on March 2% through Yangtzling on August 1, with Kinchou and Nanshan causing 33 officers and 716 men killed and 3 455 wounded, Tellasu on June 15 adding 1 173 casualties, and known losses totaling 1 609 killed and 6 330 wounded plus an estimated 4 066 casualties to reach the grand total.
At St Louis the International Typographical Union opened with reports on ownership of type foundries and union labels for textbooks. The convention endorsed universal union labels, supported eight hour day plans, and pledged aid to other unions in strikes. Officers for the Woman's Auxiliary were elected, led by President Mrs. Frank A. Kennedy of Omaha.
Every day's sale shows opportunities recognized here as locals stock up on floor coverings and laces, planning ahead by a month to use them and save a large share of their cost.
The article assesses probable presidential outcomes, arguing the Democratic ticket will carry thirteen states totaling 151 electoral votes, while 12 states with 143 electors are doubtful. It questions the Evening Sun’s safe Republican list and notes Kentuckys swing history, plus cautions Parker’s chances in New York and other states.
Boston reports reveal Dr. Frank G. Sanft, a Roxbury physician, arrested after passing a bogus $2 bill to a street vendor. Secret Service found 5100 counterfeit notes and a full production outfit in his home, with Sanft to be arraigned next day. The case follows earlier complaints by banks about counterfeit currency. In Chicago, eight men tied to a counterfeiting basement raid were arrested, with money in process and casting equipment seized.
Wilfred H. Barber, a famous Rochester bicyclist, was injured while attempting a loop at Ontario Beach. His wheel collapsed during the jump and he fell thirty feet, his head and shoulders breaking through planking. He recovered enough to walk to his dressing room, then lost consciousness. Doctors say no internal injuries.
Police Commandant Torres of Aguas Calientes Sinaloa and two local policemen were sentenced to be shot for killing Americans Clarence Way and Edward Latimer. The execution was delayed by influential relatives, but a pardon is not expected amid high sentiment against Torres. He reportedly ordered the arrests after the Americans refused to speak to him while intoxicated.
Chicago August 12 Four days after being arrested as a suspect in the Diamond Special robbery on the Illinois Central Railway near Harvey James Wilson was identified as a man wanted in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania for stealing five thousand dollars worth of jewelry from James Piper a Beaver Falls merchant The jewelry mainly diamond rings belonged to Mrs Piper and was taken last March Wilson was taken to Pennsylvania tonight.
New York Aug 12 the reward for Antonio Mannino missing since Tuesday night was increased from 600 to 10000 by his father. Police intensify efforts against the kidnapping gang. Angelo Cucuzze provided information leading to warrants and a probable wide round up of suspects. Reply in Knight Commander Case: Russia maintains right to destroy neutral vessels carrying contraband despite friendly wording.
Taslor, once an interest clerk at Citizens' National Bank of New York City, pleaded guilty to uttering and passing forged bank notes. In a U S District Court, he was fined one dollar and sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Melancthon Millard a sixty year old Cleveland lawyer shot Barnard Hassey thirty two in his office during a dispute over a small debt. Millard surrendered claiming self defense as Hassey and two companions demanded money. Hussey’s prognosis remains poor at the hospital.
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