Determined Japanese Pressure On Peking Reported In Aug. 17 Dispatch
A St. Petersburg report says Japan has sent an ultimatum to China over the Ryetshitelashi affair and vessels at Shanghai. Russia may demand disarmament to curb China and enforce Japan’s regional dominance, risking broader war and neutral China disruption.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
China
Ryetshitelski
Askold
Grosovic
Shanghai
Associated Press
Russia
Pekin
Far East
Ching
Maseia
United States
Pyetahitelskiis
Viadivestock cruisers Ressia and Gromobot return
A dispatch from Viadivestock dated August 17 reports cruisers Ressia and Gromobot have returned to Viadivestock mqquadrond. The Central News dispatch notes their arrival at Viadivestock.
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London
Central News
Viadivestock
Ressia
Gromobot
Viadivestock Mqquadron
Japanese flanking move drives east toward Liao Yang
Id ai Vang reports a Japanese flanking movement expanding east along the railway from Pelin Pase to Diodinghan near the Wish River. The operation pools troops to pressure Russian positions around Liao Yang, aiming for winter quarters, with full force awaiting Port Arthur relief.
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Idae Vang
Pelin Pase
Ta Tehe Kiao
Diodinghan
VY Iitse
Mukden
Liao Yang
Port Arthur
Japan and Russia Diplomatic Signals in Far East War
Report from St Petersburg suggests Japan will seek to restore a damaged link while arguing Russia sent a destroyer to Che Foo on a military mission. Britain as ally may urge an apology to avoid bruising prestige in China and Western powers.
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Aus
Japan
Russia
Che Foo
Great Britain
China
Rumor of Port Arthur Fall Circulates Amid Uncertainty
St. Petersburg reports a repeated rumor that Port Arthur has fallen, but sources remain untraceable and evidence scant. A telegram to the Associated Press from Tokio cites the Port Arthur commandant as the reply, lacking confirmation.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Preas
Tokio
Russian cruiser Rurik sunk. officers lost in battle
Tokie Aug 17 The captain and all superior officers of the Russian cruiser Rurik are dead after Kamimura’s attack on Aug 14. Twenty three officers were saved and forty four wounded were taken to the naval hospital at Suseho.
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Tokie
Rurik
Kamimura
Suseho
Japanese Occupy Dapindua Pass in Russian Front
Japanese infantry occupied Dapindua pass on August 1 as Russian outposts retired along the Russian extreme left. Mokden reports indicate a small Japanese force secured the position and established a foothold in the region.
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Mokden
Dapindua Pass
Uncertain whereabouts of Russian cruisers in Vladivostok area
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports that up to yesterday the Gromoebot and the Roseia, both from the Viadivoe stock squadron, failed to reach Vladivostok after Sunday engagement with the Japanese squadron and their current positions are unknown.
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London
St. Petersburg
Russian Disarmament Talks on Russian Cruiser
St Petersburg August 17 Russia agrees to disarm the cruiser Askolf now at Shanghai. The admiralty does not confirm reports of arrival of the cruisers Mana and Pathida from Vladivostok. A dispatch from Viceroy Alexieff at Windive stock makes no mention of these ships.
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St. Petersburg
Rusia
Askolf
Shangha
Mana
Pathida
Vladivostock
Alexieff
Windivestock
Port Arthur Garrison Refuses Surrender Report
A report states the Port Arthur garrison refused to surrender amid escalating hostilities. No further details on outcome or commanding authorities are provided in the fragment.
Japanese squadron expected to depart port today
A Japanese squadron including the protected cruiser Akeld and torpedo boat destroyer Giro evo is expected to leave the port promptly as Japan remains determined.
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Shurehai
Japan
Keld
Giro
Evo
Chinese commander resigns under pressure as Japs advance
Aug 17 dispatch reports Admiral S hah of the HKyetehiteli aWair quit after failing to stop Japanese actions. Pekin refused to accept the resignation. Two Russian destroyers ran aground near Wei Hai Wei. officers allegedly scuttled to avoid capture and crews were rescued and to be sent to Hong Kong. Japanese ships remaining under Japanese flag or charter. In St Petersburg authorities discuss potential thanksgiving rites and knout abolition in prisons.
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S Hah
Hkyetehiteli aWair
Sens
Pekio
Wei Hai Wei
Hong Kong
Rebellion Reported in Moogalls River District
A rebellion has broken out in the Moogalls river district of the Coiga Free state and troops have been sent there to quell the disturbance.
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Hruaseis
Moogalls River
Coiga Free State
Roosevelt letter marks start of Grand Army encampment
Boston August 17 delegates fill the Grand Army of the Republic encampment with many touring Charlestown to see the Cumberland launch. President Roosevelt sends a letter of regret for missing the gathering while noting Philippines policy and nation building under the American flag. Mrs. Fannie E Minot of Manchester NH is elected National Women's Relief Corps president on the test ballot.
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Man
Grand Army of the Republic
Union
Thousinda
United States Navy
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Charlestown
Cumberland
Grand Army
Roosevelt
Philippines
John ¢. Baek
National Women's Relief Corpe
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Manchester
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Three Men Drown in Bait River Near New London
New London Missouri Aue John Rice Elmer Ryan and Ed Behpit drowned in the Bait River this county. White statements say the bodies have not yet been recovered and friends on the river bank watched unable to help.
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John Rice
Elmer Ryan
Ed Behpit
Bait River
Dow Berry ‘Ford
Disastrous Collision on Chicago Trolley Line
A late afternoon crash in Chicago between a Chicago Great Western express and a trolley bound for Hawthorne race track killed four people and injured many. Francies Rautman William Tryng Jeremia Shudcerow Yronwike and an unidentified woman died. Michael Van motorman fatally injured. The trolley, four cars with two trailers, struck the freight engine as it rounded a curve at high speed, brakes failing. Ambulances delayed, crew faced inquiry while passengers were treated. all train crew and trolley conductor were placed under investigation.
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Hawthorne
Michael van
Michael Yap
Thorpe
Yan
Tivan
Pyar
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William Tennit
Mane
Reserved Kath Aug 17 Tragedy In City
Kath Reserva reported a violent choking episode in the city. The account describes a man injuring a child during the disturbance and details a tense scene with witnesses and subsequent hospital observation.
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Reserva
Kath
Trio of Negroes Murdered in Georgia Riot
A mob attacked a Georgia cabin killing two Negro men and injuring a 17 year old boy and a dog in the night. White planters discussed driving out Black residents and militia officials reportedly considered resignations amid alleged military mismanagement.
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CIA
Darkey
Ubisely
Rigze Milleveral
Coronado Special Ditched in Kansas
A Coronado special bound for Clare and Peach was ditched one mile east of Benantet on the Topeka and Santa Fe line. Seven injured, including Mrs Robert Cray Flora Kansas, and six others with serious or minor injuries. Train consisted of engine baggage car coach and four Pullman sleepers. The derailment occurred when a tender track failed causing the wreck. All injured sent to Topeka for treatment.
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Ateotiser
Topeka
Rth
Bpreken
Wildle
Mine Keres
Alyrees
Kae
Alee
Davis notified for vice presidency in West Virginia
White Sulphur Springs August ceremony marks formal notification of Henry G. Davis by the Democratic party. John Sharp Williams delivers the notification address as Davis speaks to thousands, praising West Virginia and Republican contrasts while recalling American ideals and past debates.
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W. Va
Aus
Henry G. Davis
Democratic Party
United States
Davis
Jobn Slurp Williams
Mra
Stiesippi
Williame
Senator Daniel
Virginia
Davie
Verandaa
Davin
West Virginia
Thie Point
Parker
Bryan
Kryan
Williambea
Oliver Wendell Holmes
John
Senate
The
Easoy
Williams
Republic
Colorado
Platform Battle and Gold Standard Debate at Convention
The exchange featured Mr Davia defending a platform plank and Mr Williams mocking with irony rules. Senator Daniel urged silence as gold standard talk echoed, ending with cheers as attendees congratulated John Sharp Williams amid patriotic tunes.
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Williame
Davia
Gove
Daniel
Louis
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