GREAT SEA FIGHT RAGES IN KOREAN STRAIT SAGA
In the Straits of Korea near Ok island a naval engagement unfolds between Russian and Japanese fleets. Reports claim Russian ships retreat with four vessels sunk including the Borodino. Japanese losses listed as one cruiser and ten torpedo boats as dispatches reach Nagasaki and Washington.
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Tainghau
Straits of Korea
Oof Ok
Japan
London
Morning Post
Shanghai
Peking
Rojestvensky
Tsa
Russia Awaits News On Rojestvensky Fleet Fate
Reporting from Saint Petersburg and Shanghai a tense press swarm as official dispatches and telegrams from Vladivostok and Chefoo fuel speculation on the fate of Vice Admiral Rojestvensky. Admirals Avellan and Wirenius await Tokyo's response while fears focus on the flagship and Kamchatka repair ship amid ambiguous reports of Japanese victory.
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Fetersburg
Admiralty
Rojestvensky
Tokyo
Avelian
Wirenlus
Taarskoe-3elo
Vlad Agostok
Washington
Nagasaki
Kamchatka
Warshly
Rofastveonsky
Bes of
Russian fleet torpedo attack bands threaten Japanese ships
Reports indicate a night sea action with torpedo strikes near Kuriles and Port Arthur, aided by mines and heavy ships. Uncertainty remains over losses, with possible long range running fight anticipated Sunday. Rojestvensky’s squadron may reach Vladivostok by Monday. Japanese torpedo boats highlighted for their effectiveness, while new German style cruisers are discussed in context.
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Daves Lofty
Washington
Rojestvensky
Port Arthur
Naval clash reported disastrous for both fleets in May
A Paris dispatch to The Washington Post, via Rome, says the Russian and Japanese fleets suffered heavy losses. The Journal’s war correspondent Ludovic Nadeau, held at Mukden, cables from Tokyo that authorities guard news, noting a May 2 engagement in Tau Straits with cannonading heard near Shimonoseki as previous storms subsided.
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Washington Post
Paris
Rome
Chefoo
Journal
Ludovic Nadeau
Mukden
Japan
Tokyo
Tau Straits
Tsu
Kyushin Island
Shimonoseki
Orel and Borodino Rumored Sunk Near Korea
Information suggests two Russian battleships the Orel and its sister Borodino of about 13,516 tons each may be among ships sunk in the Korean action by Japanese battle ships. Three other vessels reported sunk or damaged include cruisers and a repair ship. both Orel and Borodino are heavily armed and of similar displacement.
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Orel
Firing Off Woosung Rumors From Shanghai Dispatches
Shanghai reports say a two funnel cruiser entered Woosung near Shang hAI, heard firing near ten miles from Shanghai on Saturday morning. Japanese warships were seen off Woosung attacking Russian ships, while Russian transports stay near Shanghai. Chinese admiral threatens to bar transport ships from leaving as reports of Russian squadrons and Chusan calm, with mixed confirmations from London and Tokyo dispatches.
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Washington Post
London
Morning Post
Shanghai
Woonnng
Shanghet
Woosung
Daily Telegraph
Bhanghai
Tokyo
Cabling
Haichi
Daily Mall
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Ehipa
Tou
Tanzaki
Equadrona
Chusan
China
Provings
Chékiang
Russian Fleet Divided Near Tsushima and Shanghai
British naval officers report the Russian fleet defeated and dispersed in the Tsushima Straits with nine battleships sunk and several ships damaged while the Japanese fleet under Admiral Togo pursues. Telegrams from Korea and Shanghai indicate part of the Russian squadron moved toward Shanghai and the Korean Strait, with other ships sighted near Shanghai and Mesampho Bay.
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Shanghai
Washington Post
Chefoo
Straits of
Tsushima
Teleeraray
Korea
Korean
Togo
Korean Straits
Tsu Island
Mesampho Bay
Rojestvdhexy
Korean Strait
Russian Fleet Moves Amid Fog Watch Near Asia
London reports intermittent fog over the Sea of Japan as Russian Admiral Rojestvensky's squadron is sighted near Tou Island at 6 a.m. Saturday. The presence of six first class ships and twenty one more warships nearby is noted. cannonading was reported though details remained unclear.
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Neering Tou Island
London
Daily Telegraph
Tokyo
Asys
Sea of Japan
Rosentvensky
Luzon
Rosegtvensky
Hoe
Bashes Straits
Lichnu Islands
Shanghai
Tsu Island
Rumors of Japanese Victory Spread in London Papers
London reports forward dispatches from Tokyo speculate on Admiral Togo's triumph in the naval battle with Russia. Most papers, citing private telegrams and incomplete details, lean toward a Japanese victory while Tokyo withholds confirmed facts.
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London
Tokyo
Hola Renceshins
Associated Press
Daily Telegraph
Togo
Baron Hayashi
Rojestvensky
Tengiurs
Maguki
Mashike
Shigari
Hokkaido
Rorestvensky
Vladivostok
Anxious Night for Czar Amid Naval War News
In St Petersburg at 2 a m the emperor summoned Grand Duke Alexia, Admiral Avellan, and Admiral Virentus to Tsarskoe Selo and kept them late awaiting chart data. Russian agents provided only rumors from Chinese ports while the emperor attended a chapel service and prayed for Hores tvensky. A Washington dispatch noting Nagasaki’s consul messages increased his distress.
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Russia
Grand
Duke Alexia
Avellan
Admiralty Department
Virentus
Tsarskoe Selo
Alexandra Palace
Horestvensky
Washington
Nagasakd
Rojestvensky Reported In Good Health From Saigon
Special cable from St Petersburg dated May 2 states Admiral Rojestvensky's family says his sea air cured bronchitis. He has worked daily on the flagship since Russia’s fleet sailed, and a cousin aboard the Orel reports weekly meetings with the admiral who remains energetic and in fine health.
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Roselan
Saigon
Washington
St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Russia
Sdmiral
Hospstel
Orel
Hig
The Post Advertising Lead in Washington Opinion
The Post maintains a dominant advertising pull as Washington's preferred paper. It boasts a large Sunday edition with extensive ads and special features, surpassing rivals by about thirty one columns versus 1916 figures, signaling growing reader engagement and advertiser interest.
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Post
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Toaterdey
Japan Holds Tsushima Straits Amid Uncertain Reports
Washington received vague dispatches from Tokyo via Griscom and Nagasaki indicating Japan may have held the Tsushima Straits against the Russian Baltic fleet. Officials note no official Togo report yet and question whether a decisive victory occurred, with cannonading heard but details scarce.
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Japan
Admiral Tago
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Lloyd C. Griscom
United States
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Straits of Tsushima
Itad
Charles B Harrie
Nagasaki
Togo
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Port Arthur
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Jand
White House
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Malais
Russia
Rojestypusky
Manchuria
Russi
Rogzatan
YACHT RACE THRILLS MID OCEAN WITH GERMAN PRIZE FIGHT
In a mid ocean spectacle the Hamburg Endymion and Atlantic chased the German Emperor's prize as the Celtic sighted both ships under full sail. Reports note Hamburg leading Ailsa by about thirteen miles on May 24 with Endymion and Atlantic close behind. Observers aboard the Celtic cheered the two vessels as they passed within sight, while captains of other ships relayed positions and speeds.
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Index to Today's Issue Overview
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News of
Virginia
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King Leopold
Hay
the Post
Wi—Financial and Commercial
Train Robbery on North Coast Limited Near Bearmouth
Express Messenger Laub and Engineer Wilson were awarded $1,000 each after capturing a lone bandit who dynamited a safe on the North Coast Limited near Bearmouth Montana. The robber fled but was knocked unconscious and bound, later turned over to county authorities. no valuables were taken and no passengers harmed. The incident marked a third hold-up of the same train in the Bearmouth area.
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Lone Man
Bearmouth
Mont
Messenger
Robber
Bt. Paul
Lanb
Wilson
North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific Railroad
Saife
Laub
Drummoord
H. J. Horn
Northern Pacific North Coast Limited
Engineer Wilson
Express
Drummond
Wison
Hammond
Christie
Montana
Deer Lodge
Freman
Benger
Breasenger
Bestmoenish
Saatward
Seeee Fareson
Broke Naval Target Record at San Pablo Bay
Vallejo May 2 Kempster home Scott, apprentice on torpedo boat Prebie, set an American navy record in target practice by firing a six pound gun. While the Preble steamed at ten knots, Scott struck the yards nineteen times out of twenty one toward Old Point Comfort. Norfolk and Newport News Steamboat Co. operates superb steamers daily at 6:30 p.m. from Norfolk with connections to New York and Boston by sea.
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San Pablo Bay
Kempster Home
Scott
Prebie
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
New York
Bouton
Fairbanks greeted by 5000 at Grand Forks station
Vice President Fairbanks passed through Grand Forks ND en route to Portland Oregon. About five thousand residents lined the platform, shaking hands during a brief stop. A citizens committee presented him a bouquet, signaling local pride and predicted prosperity ahead. Train schedules and fares to several destinations follow the arrival.
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Grand Forks
N. Dek
Portland
Oreg
Citizens’ Committee
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