Japanese Victory Over Russian Fleet at Korea Straits
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Kamimura defeated the Vladivostok squadron near Tsu Island in the Korea straits. The Rurik was sunk and two cruisers damaged as Japanese forces press a sea power victory. The battle, with heavy losses rumored among Russian crews, sparks nationwide celebration in Tokyo.
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Kamimura
Tsu Island
Straits of Korea
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Rossii
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Idsumou
Idawate
Takashish
Togo
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Port Arthur
Japanese regiments move toward Port Arthur amid planned attack
Petersburg dispatch reports twelve Japanese regiments marching toward Port Arthur. Loyd Mikio allegedly ordered Port Arthur seizure at any cost, possibly delaying Manchuria operations. Weather halted fighting as rain ended.
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Bt. Petersburg
Boorse Chivette
Liao Vang
Port Arthur
Mikio
Manchuria
German steamer Thea declared a valid prize by court
The prize court at Viadivostock declares the German steamer Thea, sunk by the Viadivostock squadron off Dipan on July 24, a lawful prize for serving the enemy. The ship had been chartered to the Japanese government for nine months from March 16 and sailed only between Japanese ports. The court also finds the sinking and its cargo destruction just.
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Dipan
Bilateral naval actions and tensions amid the Far East siren
Reports from Tokio Berlin and Che Foo describe Japanese torpedo boats entering a harbor at night as Russian ships move near Taungg Chet and Kino Chou bay. Chinese Admiral Bale and Chinese neutrality claims strain amid telegraph plant disruptions and anxious port activity at Port Arthur.
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Bale
Unclear Local Notice on Petersburg Avenue Project
A fragmentary Petersburg correspondent report notes a forthcoming event on Avenue 14 and 16. It mentions a committee or group organizing about 60 voices and service elements, with an expected duration of around 60 days.
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Tertin
Petersburg
Lokal Aieeger
War expenses report shows large totals and allocations
Tokina dated Aug 14 reports state finance data on wartime costs for a period ending in July. Total expenditures reach hundreds of millions with a sizable share described as 70 percent allocated to specific categories.
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Tokina
Finance Aspartiwent
Russians Renew Attacks Near Neep Potemkin
The dispatch reports Russian forces advancing toward Nee Utpoten amid Japanese resistance. Units crossed a river, suffered casualties, and withdrew after failed efforts to seize the position.
Unclear Dockside Message From Ancestral Conflict
Fragmentary notes describe a wave of refugees arriving at a harbor town. A dispute over a flag and allegiance surfaces as people seek shelter. The garbled text mentions a German takeover and a city’s protective response amid tension.
Telegraphed note reveals Arthur's 44 week timeline
Vague telegraph message recovered from a heliotrope device suggests a general action involving Arthur, with a timeframe estimated at 44 weeks. No clear names, places, or outcomes are given beyond the cryptic reference.
Conference May Settle Strike In Chicago
Reported plans indicate a conference may be held to settle the stockyard strike. A petition was said to be submitted to packers as workers faced threats and violence amid mounting tensions.
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Chicago
Atock
Faye Etirligeris
Attempted Wreck at Albany Foundry and World’s Fair Notes
An attempted dynamite attack damaged equipment at the Albany Foundry near Waoterville with one worker injured by smoke. In Chillicothe, residents voted to accept Chillicothe Day at the World’s Fair, sending a letter of acceptance. In San Francisco a steamer party bound for St Louis includes 201 men 12 women. four women claim slavery and will be deported, others proceed under guard with funds for departure.
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Fujimoto
Che Oo
Ryeshitelski
Treshime
Terashima
Albany
Westside Mounndry Company
Cetontie
Waoterville
Walter
Ned
Chillicothe
Citg
D. BR. Francis
San Franginew
Cal
BL Louis
Mt Louie
Coubtry
Shertillon Svetem
Wreck Kills Fourteen in Tennessee Passenger Train Disaster
A Knoxville to Nashville passenger train derailed seventy miles east of Nashville near Buffalo Valley and Silver Point after a wheel failure in the Pear car caused two rear coaches to crash. Fourteen people are dead and about forty injured, with victim W Purnell of Knoxville among the dead.
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Nashville
Tenn
Ange
Tennessee Central Railroad
Here
Knoxville
Neshvitte
Silver Mont Hil
Buffalo Valley
Silver Point
Truiehk
W. Purnell
Sabewman
Moki Snake Dance Wows Igorrote Delegation at Washington
In Washington Aug 14 the Tworretes and Moros visiting Roosevelt impressed many as they toured the capital and the Philippine village at St Louis. Taft praised their ingenuity and potential for advancement while the group expressed plans to visit future world fairs and remain abroad longer, eager for commerce and travel.
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Washington, D.C
Roosevelt
Washington
St. Louis
Soverkip Sunk After Collision Drowns Twenty Britons
London reports the British bark Soverkip, en route from Melbourne to Queenstown under Captain Jones, was sunk off Pastnet Rock Ireland after a collision with the Loch Corron. Twenty persons drowned. Chicago dispatch notes a sharp rise in fruit and vegetable movement from the Southwest, with Texas shipments exceeding prior totals by over two hundred percent.
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Soverkip
Jones
Melbourne
Queenstown
Pastnet Rock Ireland
Loch Corron
Clark
Ctcle
Henry Gassaway Speaks on Hobson Day at Mountain Lake Park
Former Senator Davis of West Virginia campaigned for vice president on Hobson Day at Mountain Lake Park Maryland. He spoke about education achievements and saluted Lt Hobson as a hero of Santiago. The event drew personal and political friends and featured bouquets for the candidate.
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Davis
West Virginia
Fran Ded Park
Mountain Lake Park Chouteugue
Hobson
Santiago
The Porte Promises to Be Good
Constantinople reports a satisfactory settlement of the American school question by granting equal protection to American schools. The US squadron under Rear Admiral Jewett is instructed to salute land batteries and depart Smyrna after securing the decision.
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Constantinople
Turkey
Leishman
Dewett
Smyrna
Britain Holds Quiet View On US Naval Move Toward Turkey
London reports that the British government shows no interest in the American naval demonstration in Turkish waters. No instructions have been sent to Ambassador O Connor at Constantinople, and it is believed he will back Minister Leishman if needed. The stance suggests a belief the US action aids missionary interests and will help a prompt settlement of the US Turkey dispute.
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Lamedorf
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Paris
France
Russia
Toklo
Lryetshitetwikt
Heutmal
London
Belttth
United States
O' Connor
Constantinople
Leishman
Turkey
Interest in Washington on Turkish policy balance of power
Washington dispatches note that many observers at the treaty balance discuss U S policy toward Turkey. German Austrian and French representatives have visited Washington in recent days and met with officials as concern grows over European balance of power.
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Paris
Ie Washington
Turkey
Europe
Washington
State Department
White House
Foreign Royalty Eats With Alice Roosevelt
Washington August 14 Miss Alice Roosevelt was guest of honor of the Countess Cassini on Monday at a buckboard pheuke. Bad weather forced a luncheon at the Swimming club. Attending were Miss Hoosewelt, the Countess von Hengelmutler, Ambassador Mee William Lawrence Keen, Miss Mathilde Townsend, Miss Cobb, Miss Bryce, Jerome M. Boneparte, Major Creighton Webb, Mr Brun the Danish minister and Baron Monecheur the Bel fiat minister.
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Alice Roosevelt
Cassini
Hoosewelt
Haroness von Hengelmutler
Mee
William Lawrence (Keen
Mathilde Townsend
Cobb
Bryce
Jerome M. Boneparte
Creighton Webb
Brun
Baron Monecheur
Patterson Interviewed Utes on the Border in Denver
Senator T. P. Patterson left for Navajo College to meet Ute chiefs and arrange transfer of the Mesa Verde lands and its ancient ruins to the U S government under an amended Indian appropriation bill. The meeting will include officials from several departments and Mrs. Gilbert McClurg.
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Colo
TP. M. Patterson
United States
Mesa Verde Lands
Patterson
Gilbert McClurg
Society For the Preservation
Cliff Dweellers
Agent Peterson
The
Utes
Colorado
New Mexico
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