Brilliant Japanese Victory in Supreme War Clash
Tokio August 2 General Kuroki defeated Russian forces at Dinarssion coast bank and won two actions at Yoshulikoze and Yangtse pass. Author notes extreme heat 110 degrees as troops suffered exhaustion. Japanese troops broke Russian right and left wings and captured Yangtse pass after dawn Monday with Russian retreat toward Pane hov en.
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Tokio
Kuroki
Duarmssion Cost Bank
Dine Vine
Sodoek
Yangtse Pass
Wuroki
Vindse Putes
Panehoven
Japanese general confirms capture of Hai Cheng
New Chwang reports a Japanese general announcing the capture of Hai Cheng by Japanese forces. He states the Russians were likely outflanked, praises allied support, and thanks the Japanese government for aiding refugees and maintaining order during the chaotic campaign.
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Hai Cheng
New Chwang
Goneral Pubushian
Port
Phating
Hiei Chena
Phes
Newdsa
United States
Miller Godiny
Kuropatkin Reports Heavy Losses in Struggle with Kuroki
St. Petersburg Aug 2 The emperor received General Kuropatkin s dispatch dated Aug 1 noting heavy losses as Russian forces retired from Yangse pass toward Liao Yang after holding advanced positions. Reports say General Kuroki concentrates forces to strike toward Saimateze and Ling Yang with Japanese troops moving on the Taitse river’s right bank. Casualties include two officers and 24 men wounded in recon in Lag Khautha with five officers and forty men wounded as Japanese occupied a pass near Yonkushen and Houtslatne.
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St. Petersburg
KuropatkIn
Bukhareff
Yangse Pass
Tégudlansian
Blanetage
Liao Yang
Kuroki
Saimateze
Ling Yang
Benskhan
Bassyr
Taitse
Sakharoff
Baimatsu
Varngteepam
Feng Wang Cheng
Bakharetf
Ami
Lag Khautha
Pase
Yonkushen
Houtslatne
Russian Fleet Reports Heavy Casualties at Port Arthur
Aug 2 Chee Foo dispatches describe a three day siege on Port Arthur’s northern and eastern defenses. A Russian survivor says cannonading began July 24 and ended July 28 with 5 000 to 6 000 Russians killed or wounded. Japanese assaults on the eastern forts caused massive losses, estimated at 20 000, as they pressed under barbed wire and mines. The Russian account says eastern forts toward Golden Hill remained under Russian control while Japanese forces retired eastward.
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Port Arthur
Pigeon Bay
Golden Hill
Destruction by the Flying Squadron Told by Skrydloff
A lengthy telegram from Skrydlov reports the Viadivostock squadron actions including encounters with British and Japanese vessels. Japanese ships were sunk or released, with details of cruisers, torpedo boats, and a German steamer stopped and sunk as a prize.
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Skrydloff
Flying Squadron
Battle Front Reports Mixed Japanese Push Near Liaotung
Dispatches from St Petersburg describe a tense morning as forces along a forty mile front converge. General Kuroki massed troops while Kuropatkin's army holds positions near Liao Yang and Port Arthur. Reports suggest cautious Japanese push with uncertain prospects for a decisive breakthrough.
News from Admiral Skrydloff lifts Petersburg mood
Petersburg reports cheerful reaction to Vladi line return and glimmers of victory as observers cite battles along the eastern front. Reports mention Admiral Skrydloff and nearby engagements with Japanese forces, noting pursuit and the fading strength of fortifications.
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Petersburg
Vladi
Karepatkin
BheydioWe
Jonsen
Reward Offered for Train Robbers in Diamond Special Heist
Authorities announce a thousand dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the bandits responsible for the Diamond special robbery near Matteson. The pursuit follows a train hold up as investigators collect clues while victims, including William Youthmen and Leonard Christmas, recover. A separate report notes a violent assault on John W. Talr rine, a Republican official, in Leokhart.
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Syton
Willian
Lessing
Mick
Leonard Christmas
Ontario
Comdu
Auiatin
Tex
Ange
John W. Talr
Leokhart
Talry
Larrimore
Japanese Offensive Report From Tokio Telegram
A telegram from the Japanese foreign office in Tokyo describes General Kuroki’s forces attacking positions west of Huayen and Mo Tien Ling on July 31. It notes heavy enemy resistance, partial success with both wings holding, and a renewed assault on August 1 with a four mile westward pursuit.
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Washington
Ava
Foreign Office
Tokio
Kuroki
Miles Weet
Yune Trulli
Mo Tien Ling
Wushutinizg
Bres
Yank Tzuling
Russian officials shuffle cabinet amid Siberian support
In St Petersburg August 2 the emperor received in audience Generals and ministers as the military governor of Drutek in Siberia pledges support. The plan includes M Murasieff becoming minister of justice and M von Plehwe advancing, with M von Mehre stepping to the ministry of the interior.
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Petersburs
Kapattaleel
Drutek
Siberia
M. von Plehwe
Butirtar
Chicago laid off workers at Iliman car works
Chicago August 2 report states twelve hundred workmen at the Iliman car works have been laid off since June 1. The action reflects a downturn in the plant’s operations and affects workers across multiple departments.
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Chicago
Iliman
Hogg Startles Democratic Convention in Texas
In Houston on August 2 the Democratic state convention adjourned after organizing and credentials. The White Man's Union delegate from Crtines County was seated giving John M. Pekney the Eighth district nomination. Charles Ree of San Antonio elected temporary chairman with S. Py Cooper of Beaumont as permanent chair. Governor Hoge criticized Parker and praised T Roosevelt in a speech. T. B. Hehuyler and W. C. Wear withdrew from attorney general race, nominating V. Davidson of Galveston. In Waco a city council meeting discussed an ordinance for separate streetcar compartments for Negroes and whites amid a humorous mood.
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Houston
Texas
Critines County
John M. Pekney
Charles Ree
San Antonio
Py Cooper
Beaumont
Chateman
Hoge
Harmony
Jimme Parker
Toonevelt
Parker
Hehuyvler
W. C. Wear
Thin
Kk. V. Davidson
Galveston
Waco
Telegraphers Strike Keeps Trains Moving Across Midwest
Missouri Kansas & Texas telegraphers strike enters second day as 445 operators reportedly quit. Officials say most trains stay on schedule with limited help from other rail unions and long distance telephone relaying orders.
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St Leuk
Mol” Qarener
Missouri Kansas and
Texan
Order of Thalway Telegraphers
Perham
Order of Innitiway Traimsmen
A. A. Allen
Minvouri, Kansan & Texas
Trattie
Waco
Texas
Missouri, Kansas & Tiana
Heinze Faces Suits for 26 Million Dollars
District court heard another complaint seeking damages of 4.4 million dollars for alleged extraction from the Jol l astown lode. The action targets August Heinze, his associates, and related interests, bringing total suits to 26 million in the past two weeks.
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Bulte. Mont
Aue
Jollastown Lode
Philadelphia Aue 2 to punish unmeritorious milk dealers
An officer of the dairy and food commission cites future prosecutions for deadly adulterated milk as manslaughter. The plan seeks indictments and jury trials, arguing current laws already allow punishment for manslaughter without new legislation.
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Philadelphia
Dairy and Food Commisson
Conference of Keesian athletes and terrorists held near frontier
Geneva reports a July 25 to July 29 meeting at a Tassian residence near the French border. Fifty to sixty attendees, largely from abroad, were present.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Packers See Finish of Fight Amid Stockyard Delays
Packers claim the strike is near end as Armour & Co officials cite rapid rehiring and near normal operations. Yet stockyards report thousands of animals accumulating in pens with large hog and sheep holdovers and projected price slumps, while shipments continue to Chicago.
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Kiesge
Arthur Meeker
Armour & Co
Meeker
Union
Commission
Chicago
Chileago
Illion
Unione
Sanitary Bureau
Striking Packing House Workers Mass Back At Plants
Katinas City Missouri August 2 packing house strikers return to old jobs and many are rehired while Armour and Vowler plants report similar staffing. Police sergeant Wesley Reynolda dies after being shot by Norman A Rupe in an apparent accidental shooting. Labour HQ plans Shawnee Park open air meeting by Michael Donnelly. marchers assemble at Kansas Avenue bridge before parade to the park.
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Katinas City
Armour and Vowler
Wesley Reynolda
Norman A. Rupe
Swift
Rupe
Wyandotte
Labor
Armourdale
Michael Donnelly
Shawnee Park
Kansas Avenue Bridge
Donnelly
Packers Face Strikes and Greek Workers at Stock Yards
Chicago August 2. Packer employment agents faced difficulty admitting strike breakers to the stock yards. In one case twelve Greeks were involved as part of the disrupted process.
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Chicago, Ill
Packers
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