Ruin in Dalny Is Complete and Forts Besieged
May 17 report from St Petersburg notes Japanese forces near Dalny and Port Arthur after Russian defenses collapse. Japanese advance threatens Kin Chau fortifications and Port Datay destruction helps pin Russian troops at Port Arthur, while reinforcements are hoped to hold at Port Arthur and defend exposed northern coast.
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St. Petersburg
Tiae Pong Peninsula
Port Wthur
Buas
Associated Press
Kin Chau
Port Datay
Port Vethor
War dispatches recount siege actions and landings near Blung You Cheng
Petersburg reports a telegram from General Kure pathian to the emperor dated May 16. It notes approaching Nou seventeen shanete, and a town attack with police near the shore. Enemy forces landed at PMuane Waio Tune and gathered near Wat Ping for an action at the coast.
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Petersburg
Kurepathian
Alate
Nou
Shanete
Blung You Cheng
Howe
Pmuane Waio Tune
Wat Ping
Battle dispatches from May 10 to May 24 near Kuang Piao
May 17 dispatch from St Petersburg reports Japanese forces engaging near Kuang Piao with infantry and cavalry units. Casualties include one wounded corporal and horse, plus another wounded rider. May 24 notes no Japanese at Siaden. Further details recount actions along the Potadien valley, Unemee river, Ai river, and north of Polatdion with multiple infantry battalions and cavalry squads involved.
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St. Petersburg
Kuan Piawsian
Potae
Mateng Tan
Unemee
Ai River
Kuan Seinn
Siaden
Dagarenee Aceetigihest
Potadien
Guy Noneideralie
Polatdion
Unclear naval action report near Riung Hue Cheng
Report from Petersburg dated May 13 describes Japanese squadron activity and coastal gunfire near Riung Hue Cheng. Details include vague times and locations, naming Siung Yue Cheng and Kai Chau, with a withdrawal of a Japanese squadron after about 3:30.
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Petersburg
Bukhorotii
Stavader Teders
Bamipaonesh
Siung Yue Cheng
Kai Chau
Riung Hue Cheng
Fragmentary naval sighting reported at dusk
A fragment notes a clock proceeding southwest and several vessels remaining visible on the horizon until dusk, describing a maritime encounter or patrol as dusk settled.
Emperor Nicholas Bids Farewell To Thirty-First Artillery Brigade
In Belgorod Russia on May 17 Emperor Nicholas saluted and bid farewell to the Thirty-first artillery brigade as they prepare to depart for Manchuria. Crowds cheered along the railroad while peasants and soldiers paid reverent homage during a triumphal procession.
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Belgorod
Russia
Nicholas
Manchuria
Voto U.om
Sergius Michaelovitch
Japanese advance toward Mukden fires hopes for relief
May 17 dispatches report the Sapandse army steadily approaching Mukden with Vice roy Alexieff's headquarters still there. Japanese forces are within striking distance with three columns moving under Bin Yen and Peas Wang Chen to outflank the position, while Lin Yang's fortifications hold east of the railroad toward Tien Mountain. Small engagements occur but no decisive action is described as Port Arthur remains isolated.
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Mukden
In Steadly
Alexieff
Neswpiper
Florcen
Lin Yang
Ih Tien
New Perth
bin Yen
Wang Chen
Ussiad
Port Arthur
Doubts Rise Over Command Change Amid Baltic Theater Tensions
Reports from Se. Putersburg May Li describe limited communication with Pert Ariber delaying Admiral Skesedere from taking command of the Hue PRU. Details on reinforcements and potential maneuvers toward Viadivertowk are murky as observers question enemy strength and possible retreat directions.
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Putersburg
Pert Ariber
Skesedere
Hue Pru
Ballie
Far East
Admiralty
Khorket
Davieds
Petetad
Manehurin
Healy
Evacuation of Monta Nigtto Leaves Uncertain Front Situation
Fragmentary dispatch notes a Russian evacuation and planned advance near Mukden. The report mentions high level Russian reconnaissance and possible regrouping along the Phe oO line with defensive positions expected to be established. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate wartime movement and potential clashes in the region around New Chwang and vicinity.
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Nee Chwang
Nettie
Mukden
Mawiye
Chiwang
Ne Rouge
Comuk Regina
Theope
Boer bullion mystery ties ex-secretary of state figures
Webster Davis and General Samuel Pearson are jailed in New York on charges tied to a plan to obtain 80,000 dollars in Boer government money. Witnesses allege threats to Davis and requests for an accounting of bullion allegedly held for the Transvaal.
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New York
Samuel Pearson
Scranton
Louis Botha Tia
Cornelius W. Vanderhoodt
Pattimore
Washington
Webster Davis
McKinley
Cornell
Davis
Pearson
Peatley Joere
Tava
Cornwell
Wien
Jefferson Market
Gyoorat Pearson
Choi
Davie
Tibin
Visit to Army Corps Rally Sparks High War Enthusiasm
A visit by a notable figure inspired strong support for the army corps near the Volga headwaters. The entourage traveled with limited military escort, drawing crowds along the line as workers and residents showed visible approval for the war effort and upcoming actions.
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Ninurkidl
Moipepor Ninhjus
Volga
Ihe Eit Deearm
Fein ‘Opital
Newa
Magen
Peesantia
Imperial Journey Through Belgorae and Moscow
The imperial party traveled from Moscow through Belgorae to review the Tenth army corps led by Lieutenant General Sloutchowski. Crowds along the route showed reverent enthusiasm, with locals crossing themselves as the train passed and fields workers standing bareheaded.
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Moscow
Belgorae
Hite
Donen
Tenth
Sloutchowski
Battle Imminent Near Liao Yang News Flash
Mukden notes report imminent battles near Liao Yang with two opposing forces in contact northwest of Feng Wang Chene. Japanese strength estimated around 100,000 at Lat win Yang and another unit moving between Yang and Mukden. Overall Japanese forces in Manchuria stated as high as 160,000.
Hearst Wins Fight for Instructed California Delegates
Santa Cruz May 17 Hearst wins alignment for California delegation to vote for Congressman William R Hearst at the national convention by a 19 vote majority The convention delayed final action after a tariff plank dispute and shuffled issues between platform and resolutions committees.
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Santa Cruz
Cal
Democratioc
St. Louis
William Ft. Hearst
California
William &. Hearst
Japanese landings and bombardment reported near Kal Chau
London reports from May 18 describe Japanese forces landing at Kal Chau with light opposition. Dispatches note a large transport and warship fleet, a stunned shore defense at Kaul Chow, and subsequent push toward Teehi Chao and New Chwang as Russian forces retreat to Tashi Chao.
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London
Shan Hai Kwan
The
Deadly Chronicle
ITO
Kal Chau
Daily Telegraph
Kaul Chow
O'Cloek
Tashi Chao
Teehi Chao
New Chwang
Miles Predicts a World War at Good Roads Meet
General Nelson A. Miles, in Mt Leutxs Missouri, predicts the Russo Japanese War will lead to a large world conflict. He notes U S cavalry overuse, urges more infantry and fewer cavalry, and foresees automobiles supplanting harness with 190000 vehicles in the nation.
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Mt. Leutxs
Nelson A. Miles
Good Roads
Americam
Canerat Milew
United States
Hearst Firmly Turned Down in Wisconsin
Missaukee Wire reports at the Democratic late convention Edward Wall defeats William Jr. in a contest to name the delegation for the national convention. A viva voce vote adopted the resolution to vote for Wall. The platform supports enforcing the national platform, tariffs on trust-made goods, revenue guidance, safe deposit of surplus, and electing United States senators to veto the people.
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Missauken
Edward
Wall
Willian Jr. Fleeret
United States
King Edward Favours Peace Amid Far East Talks
Fragmented report states King Edward favors peace as World Parliament seeks end to hostilities in the Far East. An interview notes his preference for diplomacy, with signs he would urge quick steps toward restored calm and possible talks among factions.
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Loum
Hugh Cihameau
Prem Parliamennt ii
Falward
Far East
Edwarl iv
Pease
Montana Democrats Reject Hearst Endorsed Ticket
Delegates at the Montana Democratic State Convention in Toole vote against endorsing Hearst’s NYC presidential candidacy. The body supports the party platform, a stronger West and Midwest alignment, and denies any Hearst endorsement as indicated by committee action and platform adoption.
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Mont
Ito
Paris Gibeon
JK. Toole
Montana
Hearst
New Yorker
Conventions Open to Press and Public by Ticket
Gates, alternates, representatives of the press invited guests officials of the convention and the general public will be admitted by ticket.
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Gates
Taft names panel to draft Isthmian canal rules
Secretary Taft designates Assistant Secretary Oliver Major General Gillespie Brigadier General Mackenzie Colonel Edwards and Judge Magoon to draft canal commission regulations. The body will act nearly independent of the War Department conducting its own appointments and business under War Secretary approval. Representatives leave Panama for New York May 25 to consult J. P. Morgan before returning to Washington.
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Washington
Taft
Oliver
Gillespie
Mackenzie
Edwards
Magoon
Isthmian Canal Commission
War Department
Secretary of War
Arosemena
Tormas Aring
Eusubio Morales
Albert Sewall Kenny
U. S
Navy
Navy Department
Panama Canal Commission
Kenny
Town
Vermont
Yates Maintains Power at Illinois Republican Convention
In Springfield and Mason City area recounts show Yates supporters holding firm as key delegates shift between Lowden Deneen and Yates. The thirty Eighth ballot ends with Yates 430, Lowden 308, Deneen 411, Hamlin 113, Warner 7, Sherman 2, Pierce 23, Lex Molnes 0.
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Springfield
Rock Lewden
Charles 8
Deneen
Yates
Kane
White
London
Jucee Aherman
Charles
Deveer
Wim
Bhermann
Denee
Lowden
Hin
New England Delegates Weigh Four Vote for Convention
In Nebraskan and New England notes a four delegate contest emerges over a resolution on taxation and cer tain reforms. The Republican state convention plans to nominate a four delegate slate and a slate for a senatorial successor. The battleship Rhode Island is reported as having been moved here today.
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Lenge
Bation MM
Dietrich
Speer Wins Denver Mayoral Race by Early Plurality
Early returns indicate Robert W. Speer, Democrat, leads Denver mayoral race with a substantial plurality estimated near 5,000 to 6,000 as midnight tallies come in. Republicans claim too few precincts heard to judge. fraud reports eyed, but party hopefuls admit victory across executive ticket barring possible aldermen. The city hall area buzzed with celebrations as results rolled in.
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Denver
Colo
Robert W. Speer
Davereen
Democratic Committee
Speer
Four More Die in Carbondale Mine Explosion
Cuthondate May 17 four of the men injured in the Portio mine blast last Wednesday have died. The new fatalities are Thomas Gheen from Wis and Charles Liteldil from Swoopirprpord. This raises the death toll to eight with several others still in danger.
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Cuthondate
Porrio
Thomas Gheen
Stithiiettie
Charles Liteldil
Squabble Over South American Territory Continues
Washington reports emphasize unresolved dispute between Peru and Brazil over territory near Savary. A Brazilian view cites uti possidetis and 1851 treaties, arguing Peru has no valid possession or treaty rights, while protests over 1367 with Bolivia are not recognized.
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Washington, D.C
Peru
Brazil
Washington
Perg
Savary
Pinckeney
Monroe
Bragil
Bolivia
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