Japanese Sacrifice Thousands at Port Arthur Fort
Russian AP dispatch from Port Arthur reports massive Japanese losses and heroic Russian defense amid repeated assaults. It notes 16,000 Japanese killed or wounded in one attack, total Japanese losses since siege at 28,000, and describes heavy bombardment and strategic reallocations as soldiers fight for the fortress.
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Liao Yong
Associated Press
Port Arthur
HwaHese
Willy Withat
Shipka
Gienerai Stoessel
Warship tensions ease as Japan China battle outlook shifts
Reports from Westington and the British press discuss naval moves amid Japan and China tensions. The issue centers on the torpedo boat destroyer Grenavel and potential disarmament talks, with cautious forecasts on future actions and a desire to avoid further conflict.
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Bt. Petersburg
Westington
Bhai
Asan
Presa
Oruleer
Askeld
Grenavel
China
Japan
Admiralty
Pom Arthur Tow Fire Reported Progressing at Sea
Aug 22 in Petersburg a foreign dispatch says the tow fire of Pom Arthur is progressing. Details are scarce as reports focus on the spreading blaze and potential impact on nearby vessels and coastal settlements.
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Petersbure
Arthur
Local Field Notes Face Unclear Status
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered numbers and names unclear in meaning. Readable items reference a place and a date but lack coherent events or actions to summarize.
Unclear OCR fragment on wartime incidents and arrests
Fragmentary report outlines a wartime incident involving Japanese individuals, alleged arrests, and a city setting around August. The text references Port Arthur, various dates, and security actions, but many words are garbled, hindering precise events or outcomes.
Santa Fe Train Derailment Shakes Topeka Area
Topeka Kans Aug 4 A Santa Fe No 17 freight derailed near Tecumseh about midnight with cars off the track. A relief train is ready to leave Topeka. A number of people were injured but no definite figures are available. Local officials say the wreck involves the Santa Fe line.
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Topeka
Kas
Negro Shootings and Burnings Reported in Georgia Case
A Georgia crime tale spreads across a tied nation as a farmer’s daughter is attacked early morning. The assailant choked the victim and set fire to the scene, while a dog aided the pursuit as authorities report a violent incident linked to a broader publicized crime.
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Codartins
Fires Destroy Logging Camps in Canada
A fierce blaze swept through logging camps in Canada near Vancouver on August 22. The fire caused heavy damage to machinery estimated at 28 000 dollars and forced workers to evacuate shore devices while crew members escaped with only minor injuries. Authorities reported one death and detained no serious incidents as crews fought the blaze and ensured safety.
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Vancouver
Petrie
Theo
Paulin Janeen
Widger
Vieileor
Poe
Viner Tly
Galveston Sea Wall Completion Celebrated
Galveston Texas saw the sea wall completion marked by a ceremonial run from various parts of the state. Governor Lanham attended and delivered an engaging address praising the work accomplished.
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Galveston Sea Wall
Galveston
Tex
Ati
Galveston Sea
Coverner Lanham
Washout on the Santa Fe line near Pisanche Springs
A severe washout disrupted the Santa Fe railway near Pisanche Springs on Monday August 22. Trains blocked, temporary repairs underway as debris and flood damage struck multiple points along the line.
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VSH Park
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Trappio
Santa PR
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Pisanche Springs
Ali
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Silver City Flood Wipes Out Homes After Cloudburst
El Paso reports the highest flood ever seen in Silver City New Mexico as a mountain cloudburst washed away fifty homes and damaged stores. The Santa Fe railroad suffered washouts and seven bridges between Silver City and Whitewater were out. A twenty foot by one hundred foot water arrow overflowed the town, but no lives were lost and residents escaped in time.
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Whitewater
Rushing Water Delays Arizona Coast Line Trains
Heavy thunderstorm and cloudburst caused washouts along the coast lines near Ash Fork Yucca and Peach Springs. Rail officials report tracks washed out and telegraph lines down halting westbound trains including Nos 7 8 and the Cuthbert Special with soldiers en route to the Philippines.
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Yuers
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Tornado Damage Runs Up To Three Million In Minnesota
August 22 report cites $2,860,000 in property loss across multiple cities including St. Paul Minneapolis and Stillwater with nearly 200 injuries. Donaldsons department store sustained the largest individual loss at $106,100 as 800 rescuers clear debris and repair utilities statewide.
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Ile
Minneapolis
Feat
Donaldsons Department Store
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St. Paul
Waeonea
Ithle
Coney Island
Moye
Wisconsin
Hurricane sweeps over South Dakota wrecks Willow Lakes
A hurricane swept across northeastern South Dakota on August 1 1982 causing deaths and injuries in Willow Lakes and Bryant. Residents described widespread destruction with Willow Lakes nearly wiped out and fatalities reported among local families.
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Watertown
Erickson
Willow Laker
Mile
Ho Souuilling
Bryant
Mr. and Mere
L. B. Smith
Willow Lakes
Jeffries and Munroe Ready for Mill Fight
San Francisco August 22 Jeffries and Munroe are finishing preparations for their next Pridey night bout. Munroe trained hard today with head graft from Kid McCoy and will repeat tomorrow before tapering. Jeffries also trained with punching bag weights and shadow boxing on Lake Merritt as betting opens with him at 10 to 4 favorite.
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Cal
Jeffries
Munroe
Kid McCoy
Lake Merritt
Fighting in Uruguay Leaves Dozens Dead at Santa Rosa
In a hand to hand clash at Santa Rosa, government troops and Uruguayan revolutionists suffered 35 killed and 85 wounded. The town was eventually captured by government forces who then withdrew by water.
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Buenos Ayres
Republic of
Uruguay
Santa Rosa
Mining Congress in Session in Portland
A large crowd gathered in Portland for the American Mining Congress opening session. Delegates from El Paso, Salt Lake City, Denver, and others discuss headquarters, charter amendments, and a call for a U S department of mines. President Richards urges government cooperation as editor W Meett extols mining’s role in civilization.
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Dr. Buckley
Richards
Department of Mines and Mining
American Mining Congress
Department of Mines and m Metallurgy
Congress of the United States
Lingevey W. Meott
Portland Oregonian
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