Japanese Destroyers Break Through Russian Line at Port Arthur
Admiral Togo reports Japanese torpedo boat destroyers Akebono and Oboro attacked a larger Russian force Friday evening near Port Arthur. Fourteen Russian destroyers charged, three Japanese boats split their line and Taazanuma joined, driving off eleven Russian ships. The Russians retired harbored. damage not disclosed. General Yamagu chi died today after illness. emperor named him viscount.
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Tokio
Togo
Port Arthur
Akebono Wid Obord
Taazuma
Tego
Yamaguchi
Fierce Battle Reported at Port Arthur August Fifth
A telegram from Che Foo dated August 7 cites Chinese sources about a land battle near Port Arthur on August 5. Japanese losses are placed around 10,000 with Russian losses about 1,000, with Lieutenant General Stoessel commanding and the Nurelus troops praised for their conduct.
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St. Petersburg
Che Foo
Port Arthur
Cieneral Stoessel
Japanese Estimate of Port Arthur Garrison Strength
Headquarters tallies the Port Arthur garrison at 27,850 men including 4th and 7th Sharpshooter divisions, Baikal units, artillery, engineers, and naval detachments. About 22,158 remain in fortifications with 11,000 settlers under Vice Admiral Witsoef. Japanese total assault force cited as 68,000.
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Japan
Port Arthur
Secret Service
Sharpeshooter
Sharpehooter
Za Baikal Cossa
Stoensel
Smitheff
Fock
Condrutenko
Madrinoff
Staf
Kincelau
Napshanting
Pal Forts
Witsoef
Kuropatkin's Tactical Stand In Far East Campaign
Tokio reports General Kuropatkin praised for extricating his army from the Tiso Tung peninsula with minimal disaster. Critics say he sacrificed prestige by abandoning vast territory and stores to preserve troops and guns, hoping to check the Japanese at Te Tehe Kino.
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Tokio
Kuropatkin
Tiso Tung Peninsule
Tai Chou
Ta Tohe Kiae
Hai «Heng
Kuropetkin
Te Tehe Kino
Journal on East Front Moves Between Hai Cheng and Liao Yang
Aug 4 report from Liao Yang describes Japanese plans to press Russians by attacking Anshanshan between Hai Cheng and Liao Yang. While Japanese reportedly advance on the western flank and rumors surge, Russian forces claim to defend all positions in wartime councils. Foreign attaches and correspondents rush to the front lines.
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Liao Yang
Anshanshan
Hai Cheng
Council of War
Russian Forces Repel Japanese Attacks at Port Arthur
In a dispatch to the emperor, Lieutenant General Stoessel reports Port Arthur defenses repelled Japanese assaults on July 26 27 and 28 with heavy casualties. Russian losses exceed 1500 soldiers and 440 officers, while Japanese losses may reach 10000, per Chinese and prisoner statements. The fleet helped by bombarding the Japanese flank.
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Tokia
Ceneral Kurokis
Iwo
Sinmuatsza
St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Saye
Prince Hilkot Abandons Pour Track Project
Prince Hilkot, minister of railroad, left St Petersburg for Pudkul to inspect the railway district. He declined offers from foreign companies for the double tracking of the Trans Siberian railway and the project has been postponed.
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St. Petersburg
Prince Hilkot
St. Peetersburg Todayy
Pudkul
Russian Cavalry Holds Position Near Anshanshan
Delayed transmission reports that Russian forces remain in contact with Japanese south of Anshanshan. Japaneses reportedly retreating in strong numbers, while rumors claim they are moving toward New Chwuane and Hai Cheng.
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Liao Yang
Anshanshan
Hai Cheng
Chwuane
General Kuropatkin Telegram Reports Minor Front Action
A telegram to the emperor dated August 6 from General Kuropatkin notes a recontone skirmish on the south front with Japanese positions. Russians reportedly set fire to Henchuan Tea village northeast of New Chwonkg, as Japanese forces retreated with transport animals. Other skirmishes are mentioned and no change on the east front.
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St. Petersburg
Kurropatkin
Henchuan Tea
New Chwonkg
Advancing Japanese Attacks Threaten Mukden and Liao Yang
Reported Japanese forces press toward Mukden and Liao Yang with expected simultaneous strikes. No decisive battle yet reported as uncertainties cloud the maneuver.
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Lino Yana
AUK. F
Delyvea Iy Trangemission
Mukden
Liso Yang
Japanese Right Wing Invasion Report From Field
Dispatches from Pureon indicate General Kurokis headquarters confirm movement by the Japanese right wing. Details remain limited as reports filter in from the field.
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Kurokis
Fleid
Vie Pureon
Japanese Forces Rally In Morning Battle At Choubardal Pass
Army reports say hardest fighting occurred last Sunday at Choubardal Pass ten miles from Motien Pass where a center brigade faced two Russian regiments. Japanese forces ascended under fire, killing or wounding about 1000 in minutes while sustaining 12 casualties. Times correspondent notes possible Russian positions near Port Arthur could fall within 270 yards of the main defenses.
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Choubardal Pass
Motien Pass
Hustody
London
Times
Tokio
Port Arthur
Conditions Among Russian Troops Reported by Corresponden
Rome reports from Liao Yang via the Italian press that Russian front lines suffer extreme deprivation. Soldiers are said to die of hunger after long marches with little food scarce bread and meat. Provision trains arrive infrequently and the overall troop effort is described as herculean yet hampered by shortages.
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Rome
Liao Yang
Glorale [D'italia
British Corsair Foxton Holl Whitets Detained at Port Arthur
Liverpool reports the British corlier Foxton Holl Whitets Wis was detained at Port Arthur from the first Japanese attack until early March. The ship suffered damage during detention and its owners received compensation from the Russian government after a speedy settlement, pleasing shipowners.
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Liverpool
Wis
Port Arthur
Taye
Hhe
Burislo
Vindi vostock squadron authorized to sink ships at will
The Vindi vostock squadron will resume raids with full authority to sink ships under the Kupian laws governing maritime seizures and prizes. The government has retained laws that do not distinguish between contraband on a bow or on a neutral ship, allowing sinking at the seizure officer’s discretion.
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St. Petersburg
Vindivostock
Ite
Stubborn Stockyards Strike Persists in Chicago
Chicago workers and packers remain locked in a stalemate after four weeks with no hint of settlement. Both sides report no weakening and blame the other while the bulk of skilled labor remains unavailable. Last week broke several shop ranks but tonight shows no sign of surrender or return to normal operations.
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Chicago
Armenian deaths in Mush and Sassoon reported
An August dispatch from Van via Turkish authorities claims nine thousand Armenian men have been killed in the Mush and Sassoon districts. Reports indicate ongoing massacres and severe suffering among Armenian communities for months.
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London
Correen
Van
Armenia
Mush
Sassoon
Wreck Drowns Passengers After Bridge Collapse in Colorado
A Missouri Pacific train fell through a weakened bridge near Baden Colorado 25 miles north of Colorado Springs. The engine and five coaches plunged into Mountain Creek. Reports vary but indicate multiple drownings with up to fifty feared dead. Rescue trains and doctors are en route from Pueblo.
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Cole
Aug
Missouri Pacific
Baden
Colorado
Thin City
Freeman
Mountain
Pueblo
Puebla
Colo
Pion
Fueblo
Denver
Awe
Conenor
Mertaheimer
Orande
Union
Ria
Navy petty officers accused of selling ratings aboard Hancock
CAPT IN THE NAVY reports from the Navy yard aboard the Hancock that petty officers allegedly sold ratings or promotions. A new blueshirt appeared, a transfered sailor discussed a rating for $25, and one man vanished after gaining a promotion while witnesses testified about possible evidence. Three petty officers have been examined as witnesses.
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New York
HiWeelgaling Coperte
Hancock
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Eallery
Tunleiman Fe
Oboe Freeman
Ty Wealtogtien
Untitled Fragmentary Advice on Inheritance and Investments
Fragmentary OCR of a historical letter advises heirs to be prudent, avoid debt, and prioritize security during war. It warns against purchasing unaffordable items, signing bonds, or transferring real estate, and emphasizes careful wealth management and staying prudent amid upheaval.
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Cer
Pheimae
Afeo
Ito
Money May Make Race for Delegate in New Mexico
Report outlines a conference on potential Democratic delegate candidate Money in New Mexico. Talks involve Specht, George Money, and local figures with expected support from central party members if Money enters the race. Camp preparations and arrival of officials mark a busy period ahead of the territorial convention.
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Morning Journal
Iain Vogue
Hon
Hopewell
Choa
Easley
New Mexico
George & Money
Mer
New Mexicanan
Money
Los Vestorney
Mobey
Cortown
United States
Conndter
John Mharp
Williame
Flina Broiller
Culbernon
Rennier
Joxione
Ameneas Huiropeean sades recaptured by Tear Admiral Jewett
Villefrancis reports the Ameneas Huiropeean sades, commanded by Tear Admiral J. Jewett, sailed from Emyrie in the morning. Local dispatch notes the operation and fleet movements near the Prance coast with emphasis on the naval action.
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Villefrancis
Prance
Ameneas Huiropeean
Inmate Invents Bamboo and Aluminium Ving Machine
An elderly city infirmary inmate, Alexander Cone, aged Th years, has nearly solved a conmaetiion problem by designing a living machine made of bamboo and aluminium. Cane Wee, proprietor of a show and longtime infirmary mate for four years, has devoted most of his time to the invention for the Aylog machine despite ongoing details to be worked out.
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Mincigo
Alexander Cone
Cane
Thie Elf
White
Fiala’s North Pole Quest Reported Ongoing Efforts
News from New York notes a cable from William Ziegler’s camp in New York indicating the relief expedition for Anthony Fiala’s party has failed to reach them. Conditions promise renewed attempts with Frantis Joseph Land as base and future sledging toward the pole.
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New York
William Ziegler
Cecker and Fender
North Pole
Anthony Wiata
Brooklyn
Vardon
Zlogtor'y
United States
Tromstor
Norway
Champs En
Hle
Wen Ie
Frans Joseph Land
Ziegler
Fiala
Alexian
Prang Joe Seoh Land
Duke of Abrues
Cogei
Alan
Nanven
Joban+ wen
Prane Joseph Land
Ziegter
America
Frenne Joseph Land
Arctic
Britons At Door Of The Grand Lama
From Lhasse Tibet on Aug 3 the British expedition presses toward Potala Palace near the Dalai Lama’s private gardens. The advance comes after a delay in transmission as troops move within range of the sacred mountain and its famed palace complex.
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Lhasse
Thibet
Bacred
Potala
Dalai Lama
Dewey Taft and Chaffee at the Fair
Thousands of U S veterans from insular campaigns will join a Philippine day at the World's Fair on August 18. Notables include Admiral Dewey Secretary Taft General Adna Chaffee and General Arthur MacArthur. A grand parade of Philippine war veterans and native soldiers will form on the exposition grounds and march through the fair.
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Correspondence Morning Journal
St. Louis
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Taft
Adna Om
Chaffee
Arthur MacArthur
Merritt
Humphrey
Charles King
National Society of Philippine War Veterans
Acoutw
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Philppines
William H. Johneen
Philippine Constabulary
Olv
Fishaids
Wotoln Tra Keithley
Sam
David Th. Praneis
Board of
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William Wilkow
Philippine Exposition Board
Philippine Scouts and Constabulary
Acoute
Constabulary
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Fale
Plagas
Phliippine
Luzon
Arrow Head Lake
Samal Mero
Mindanao
Bagas Bo Bose
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