Russian Pacific Fleet Nearing Departure from French Waters
London May 18 Reports say Vice Admiral Rojestvensky has begun his northward movement with the Russian Pacific fleet seeking coaling at Indo Chinese ports. Kwangchau bay stands as the likely last anchorage before departure to meet Japan, amid rumors of inadequate fueling and a planned sail toward Amoy or Foochow.
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London
Rojestvensky
Kwangchau Bay
Chinese Sea
Tokio
Daily Telegraph
Amoy
Foochow
Russians Preparing Investment of Vladivostock
Washington reports Richard Greener the American commercial agent at Vladivostock cables the state department that all foreign and commercial agents must leave the fortress and may reside only in maritime city districts. Greener departs Vladivostock for Halborowski as the Russian authorities recentl y acted at Port Arthur signaling a likely shift of war activity toward Vladivostock.
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Washington
Richard & Greener
Vladivostock
State Department
Greener
Halborowski
Port Athur
Rain Ends Operations on Land at Gunshu Pass
Rain in Manchuria halts activities for both sides at Gunshu Pass on May 18. A heavy downpour ruins roads, raises sickness risk in camps, and delays military action. Chinese reports claim Japan strengthens its left wing and sends reinforcements to Korea. No front position changes noted.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Korea
Russian force shells Changtu area near Feng Hui
At noon a Russian unit of four infantry companies, seven or eight cavalry squadrons and several guns appeared north of Changtu from Feng hui. After firing several shots they withdrew toward the north.
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Oku
Fusan
Changtu
Fenghui
Naval juncture formed near coast as fleets sail east
In Saigon on May 18, a joint maneuver occurred between the squadrons of Vice Admiral Rosestvensky and Rear Admiral Nebogatoff outside territorial waters. The vessels began their seaward course on May 14 proceeding in an easterly direction.
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Saigon
Rosestvensky
Nebogatoff
Japanese Excitement Grows Over Possible Battle Prospect
Tokio May 18 The report that Vice Admiral Kojestvensky has sailed from Hong Kong Bay northward fuels public expectation of naval action. Some think he may demonstrate near Formosa and the Pescadores before entering the Pacific toward Vladivostok, though this remains speculative.
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Tokio
Kojestvensky
Hong Kohe Bay
Rojestvensky
Russian Fleet Chief Not Replaced Amid Health Rumors
In St Petersburg on May 18 officials stated Vice Admiral Ro jestvensky has not asked to be relieved. The rumor of his nervous condition prompted talks of dispatching Vice Admiral Biriloff to Vladivostok to assume command if a major battle succeeds and the fleet arrives.
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St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Far East
Rosestvensky
Biriloff
Vladivestock
Germany Denies Hai Chou Occupation Report
Tokio reports the foreign office received Germany’s official disavowal of an alleged German occupation of Hai Chou. The claim was never fully believed here, but the denial is regarded with satisfaction.
Two Train Crews Killed in Kentucky Collision
A collision between two Illinois Central fast freights near Echols Kentucky killed eight men and injured four. The southbound crew misread orders, according to reports, with victims including BR ENGLISH and DOW TOURNEY among others.
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Louisville
Illinois Central
Echols
Denver entertains General Blackmar at encampment events
Delegates of the Grand Army of the Republic Colorado and Wyoming districts spent the day electing officers for the department and its auxiliary groups. Commander in chief W. W. Blackmar and Adjutant General John E. B. Gilman attended, with banquets and a camp fire to follow at the Brown Palace and Unity Church respectively.
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Denver
Col
Department of Colorado
Wyoming
Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
G. A. Kh
W. W. Blackmar
John EB. Gilman
Stephen H. Lechner
Fort Collins
John H. Guil‘ell
Trinidad
C. A. Brooks
Fort Morgan
F. O. Burdick
Boulder
Ladies of the
G. A. KR
Mra
Hattie Kinney
Rocky Ford
Rose Wade
M. E. Gardner
Pueblo
Alice K. Green
Winnie McGunniff
Canyon City
Minnie M. Ditto
Canon City
Girace Adama
Meeker
Lillie Smith
Salida
Melinda Gladden
Cripple Creek
Woman's Relief Corps
Jennie McGill
Jennie A. Knight
Cheyenne
Ann Bt. Clair
Aliee T. Smith
Nellie P. Weston
Edna BE. Campbell
Eliza Peters
Golden
Lillie Inman
Maud Cochran
Mattie Hooper
Central City
Aggie Grove
Unity Church
French Oceania Wrecked by Storm
Mail from Tuhita and Speeiety Islands details a hurricane that hit French Oceania from March 23 to 25. The northern Tuanotu archipelago suffered worst with 100 mph winds, sea inundation, and half the coconut trees destroyed. Six years to replace trees, ten lives lost, and over 200000 dollars in damage.
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Associated Press
Tuhita
Speeiety Islands
Mayo
San Francisco
French Oceania
Tuanotu
Mitchell and Sullivan Agree to 15 Round Tacoma Bout
Charles Mitchell and John L. Sullivan sign articles for a fifteen round fight in Tacoma on September 19. Gate receipts will be split 65 percent to Mitchell and 35 percent to Sullivan.
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Tacoma
Wash
May
Charles Mitchell
John L. Sullivan
Rioting Resumes as Teamsters and Non-Union Face Off
Rioting breaks out on the South Side and near Twenty-second Street with fights between non-union men and union teamsters. A non-union driver was beaten. police dispersed crowds as arrests were made. Gompers left Chicago after limited progress toward peace. Shea faced questioning in court while being evasive about his testimony.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Team Owners’ Association
Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Indiana Avenue
Steele, Weddles and Company
South Side
Twenty-sixth Street
Wentworth Avenue
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Teameters’ Union
Sherman
Hurley
Floods Abate Yet Crop Losses Hit Berino Area
El Paso May 18 floods along the Rio Grande have washed away crops leaving hundreds in distress near Berino New Mexico. Appeals for aid have been sent to El Paso and surrounding regions as the disaster unfolds.
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el Paso
Tex
Rio Grande River
Berino
New Mexico
Omaha Bee publisher target in blackmail case
Omaha Neb May 18 Morris A. Algeo was held on bond to district court after being charged with attempting to blackmail Harold Rosewater owner of the Omaha Bee. The case centers on threats against the newspaper head in Omaha.
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THE
Omaha Brn
Omaha, Neb
Water Supply Company Seeks Franchise Extension for Albuquerque
The Water Supply Company lays out its history from 1882, detailing prior franchises, bond issues, and growth of Albuquerque. It explains the need for new financing to pay off $110,000 in old bonds due by 1916, fund improvements, and keep water costs low while expanding service.
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Albuquerque
Albuquerque Water Company
Water Supply Company
American Loan and Trust Company
A. A. Grant
Grant
City of
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Old Town
Santa Fe Railroad
Santa Fe
Rio Grande Woolen Mills
American Lumber Company
EB. Hodgin
Board of Education
Albuequerque Postoffice Postoffice
Steel
Irant
Great Doctors of Nation 10 Fight Tuberculosis
Washington in May hosts the first annual meeting of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis with over 200 leading physicians. Drs Trudeau Osler and Biggs lead the talks. Noted costs of curing vary by state and life-insurance data highlight tuberculosis impact on early death benefits and overall mortality.
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Edward L. Trudeau
William Osler
Hermann M. Biggs
Pennsylvania
New York
Maryland
Hirge
Jury Unable To Reach Verdict In Train Robbery Case
Vegas report details Job Bishop alias John Black James Black and John Murphy failing to agree on a verdict in the July 30 1904 Rock Island train robbery case at Logan New Mexico. Prosecution rests on alibi and confession testimony amid disputed time checks and identifications. Other dispatch notes cover Cunard liner Caronia’s safe refloat and voyage resumption after Flynn's Knoll grounding.
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Morning Journal
Las Vegas
N. M
Job Bishop
John Black
James Black
John Murphy
Rock Island
Logan
J. J. Thomas
Colorado
Thomas
Dee Bishop
Indian Territory
Tranquiline Valdez
United States
Inioma Territory
T. J .Beerte
Bob
Joe Bishop
Bob Bishop
Jim Black
Denver
Henrietta Zulch
Jim
Miss Zuleh
John Blatk
Miss Auld
McIntosh
Lucas
Hhe
New York
Flynn's Knoll
Randy Hook
Cunard
Caronia
Coney Isiana Point
Farewell Banquet for Whitelaw Reid Held by Lotus Club
New York May 18 Three hundred prominent men attended a farewell banquet for Whitelaw Reid United States ambassador to Great Britain at the Lotus Club. Guests included Senator Depew Clark Howell M H De Young Edmund Clarence Stedman Rev Ernest M Stires Nicholas Murray Butler Seth Low Minot J Savage and George Daniels. Reid reflected on the club memories and noted the warm reception of his ambassador appointment.
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New York
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Great Britain
Lotus Club
Mr. Reid
Senator Depew
Clark Howell
Atlanta
Reid
Court of St. James
Ranch Owner Withdraws Wanted Ad After Response
A ranch near Albuquerque received numerous applications after M K Stawlins, night manager of Pool Telegraph company’s law office, placed a want ad seeking a boy to work on his ranch. The message instructed to remove the ad as enough applicants are available.
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M. Kk. Itcilins
Pool Telegraph Company
Albuquerque
Want
Moring Journal
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