Russians Claim Yalu Retreat Fits Strategy After Japanese Push
Russian general staff in St. Petersburg refuses to concede a Japanese victory. They acknowledge retreat along the Yalu toward Henghuanchheng, but insist the move is part of Gen. Kouropatkin's larger plan. They cite a Russian force of a single division with limited armor against a Japanese force near 100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Yalu
Henghuanchheng
Kouropatkin
Central Military Administration
Kashtalinsky
Mistchenko
Sassulitch
Kullencheng
Turenchens
Wiju
Antung
Litzavena
Potietinsky
Floods in Colorado Cause Rail Damages and Isolation
Colorado Springs reports heavy rains flood mountain streams and wash out Denver and Rio Grande tracks for 300 yards near Colorado City. Colorado Midland line also buried by landslides between Manitou and Cascade, cutting Manitou off from outside areas. Tunnels and streetcar lines suffer washouts as the storm continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado City
Denver
Kin Grande
Maniton
Cascade
Colorado Midland
Colorado
Springs
Manitou
Black Fast Proclaimed For Catholics In United States
The first black fast in over a quarter century is proclaimed in the United States. Bishop McDenny of the Brooklyn diocese issues a circular detailing the May to June or September to October periods for Catholics to observe this strict penance. A separate report from Shawano, Wisconsin notes a Stockbridge Indian elder Dennis Turkey found murdered with his eyes gouged and face stamped. Johanne Frank, a Menominee half-breed, is jailed on murder charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Brooklyn
McDenny
Nane
Shawano
Wis
Dennis Turkey
Stockbridge
Reservat
Juhane Frank
Four Hunters Drowned in Live Lake After Boat Capsize
Four hunters employed by Davidse and McRae ranch in Aitkin County Mint drowned when their duck hunting boats overturned on Live Lake eight miles southeast of Kimberly Mint. A separate report notes warship trouble as the Russian battleship Orel ran aground near St Petersburg and the icebreaker Brmuh was sent to aid refloat it.
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Davidse & McRae Ranch
Aitkin County
Mint
Live Lake
Kimberly
Orel
St. Petersburg
UN Sud Banat
Neva
Brmuh
Axsist
James Fox
New California
James Colnen
California
Oto
Lake freight halt hits Great Lakes with wage dispute
The Lake Carriers' Association decreed a complete stop to freight between Chicago and Batato amid a wage dispute with seamen. Buffalo grain elevators suspended operations as ship traffic ties up and towing firms align with the lockout action affecting rail-linked routes and lake transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batato
Chiango
Ana
Great Lakes
Chicago
Lake Carriers' Association
Western Transit Companys
Lake Transit Path
Hd Dispatch
Tale Towing Companies
Castern Nin Northern Railways
Tak Action Siimilar i
Weston Transit
Cleveland
Buffalo
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Lake Carriers’ Association
Masters’ and Pilots’ Association
Grigsby Resigns as U S Attorney in Nome Alaska
A North Dakota member presented the resignation of Col Melvin Grigsby from the Nome Alaska district posting to the president. The resignation was accepted after Attorney General Knox recommended dismissal for leaving his post without permission. Grigsby was accused of bribery during a Nowe case but found not guilty.
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Peest
Roosevelt
Washington
Memmber
North Dakota
Melvin Grigsby
South Dakota
United States
Nome
Alaska
Knox
Grigsby
Nowe
Department of Justice
Col. Ciuigsby
Serious Fire in Providence Tears Through Six Acre Building
A large blaze at a six acre Providence structure, housing Anthony & Cowell furniture and upholstery dealers, caused extensive damage with losses estimated over one million dollars. A worker on the third floor, W. Forree, perished after being found hanging from a sign. fire crews battled the flames for hours into Sunday morning, limiting further spread.
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Sacandar
Providence
Anthony & Cowell
W. Fowree
Bakers Strike Hits Boston and Suburbs
A bread strike in Boston Danbridge and Chelsea Mass involves over 1400 bakers sidelining most production. With 350000 to 400000 loaves normally baked daily the supply will be reduced as workers seek to uphold operations at some shops while hotels and restaurants remain unaffected.
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Boston
Danbridge
Chelsea
Mass
Luston
Lost Jewels Recovered After Duchessa Death Case
A casket of jewels valued at $20,000 missing after Duchessa Alice died in Paris at the Motel Bristol last March has been traced to a society woman who visited the duchess during illness. The Spanish embassy coordinated with authorities and the jewels have been recovered. Prosecution is unlikely as the duchess’s family may not pursue charges.
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Alice
Bristol
Paris
Napoléon II
Eugenie
One Press
Eight killed and sixteen injured in Missouri wreck
A freight collision on the St Louis Lin Mountain and Southern line near Wickes Missouri killed Hal Austin and several others. Engineer Tiley and master mechanic A Tabor were among the dead. many injured, five passengers in the smoking car died as crews worked for hours to clear the main track.
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St. Louis
Linn Mountain and Southern Railroad
Wickes Siting
Kinniewick
Wickessill
Wickes
Hal Austin
Tralin
Tiley
DeSoto
Kimmewiek
Gwants Te Trai
Kimmenwiek
Wivkes
Baily
Bencath
Tabor
Methabie
Trea
Kihad
Kiremai Guibert
H.C DeGroat
Trate
Trathe
Littlevilie
Hurricane roof collapse injures twenty on St Louis ferry
A Sunday evening hurricane damaged the crowded ferry steamer Nashville in the Mississippi River harbor at St Louis Missouri. About twenty people were injured with several in critical condition as the upper deck crowd surged to the rail and a half crushed the deck below. The vessel had ferried sightseers since Valentine Street and heavy current prevented escape as the roof gave way.
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St Louis
Nashville
Four Die In Fire In Hex Car At Northwestern Yards
Four men burned to death in a hex car at Northwestern yards near Council Bluz around 1 a m Monday. The victims, clothes destroyed and identities unconfirmed, were believed to have tried to steal a ride. Flammable bedding in the car fed the blaze, witnesses said.
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Maifrond
Council Bluz
Bela
Tha
Wen Sniklig
Peage
Scalped by Ball Bat Injures Lincoln Girl at Play
Ella Linder aged 10 was struck by a bat torn from a boy’s grip while playing near 12th and Z Streets in Lincoln Nebraska. The blow fractured the scalp and she regained consciousness after Dr. Slavery stitched the wound. Doctors say recovery possible though condition remains serious.
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Derinus
Lincoln
Ella Linder
Neb
Teuthnd
Slavery
Phace
Fighting in Sassou district sparks heavy casualties
Reports from St Petersburg describe serious fighting in the Sassou district of Adit Minor between teneps and Armenian insurgents. Troops suffer twenty killed and twenty three wounded amid a lengthy engagement.
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Serigas
St. Petersburg
Seriou
Sassou
Adit Minor
Teneps
Gol O
Widow May Schroeder in Manter Trial For Murder
The court heard the Rocker murder case in Rock Rapids with notes on the death penalty dispute. Jury favored first degree murder with possible life or death sentence. several jurors opposed hanging and considered the widow’s complicity doubtful. Mrs Schroeder, 20, lived with her father Henry Schultz in Rock Rapids where the crime occurred at Leo Schroeder's barn.
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Ayxe
Rack Rapids
Trin
Lionsx Clay
Lewitt
Rucker
Erwin
August Schroeder
Geard
Simon Fisher
Roeker
Gredon
Wakefield
Rocker
Famoh
Schroeder
Henry Schultz
Rock Rapids
Printer commits death by own action in drug store
A TeMara resident named Printer dies after drawing a pistol in Walter Spotts drug store at LeMarx Saturday night. He attempted to shoot at Spotts but collapsed and died five minutes after being aided by bystanders and Dr L Rovyes. A note on the gun implies a motive tied to a prior matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TeMara
Carbella
Acta
Spotts & Posts Drug Store
LeMarx
Walter Spotts
Tharvey
Sentinel
LeoMars
Daud
Slough
Multiple Distress Incidents Reported Across Regions
A chaotic report lists a saved woman after a near drowning in California while another fire devastates an Otowa elevator causing extensive loss. Prosecutions, accidents, and local incidents including family disputes and a mining death are noted with scattered details and varying outcomes from nearby towns and counties.
Former Davenport Mayor Faces Credit Forgery Case
A former Davenport mayor and his wife are accused of misusing 40 000 in estate funds. The case centers on alleged charters of real estate and improper transfers to associates as the executor of large estates. Authorities note a questionable bank statement and pledge to pursue accuracy in the probate process.
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Davenport
Alerti
Coxe
BF Smith
Privenport
Itil Taendier
Commlinis Wistar
Fevokachin Dan Tieetts
Smith
Elena
Raembig
Oliching Better
Benin
Murder Plot Noted in Hanenok County Arounal
In a garbled report, claims arise of a murder attempt linked to James Ball. The piece references a party, alleged poison, and a fatal drinking incident with unclear details about responsibility and outcome.
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Hanenok
Arounal
James Ball
Shepletons
Uniter
Ceriati
Poland
Boys confess to Newton Clyor store burglary
Chainace Jackson, Breeman Rnox, Chirenee Pike and Serhan ar ber are in custody after a Wednesday night burglary at Arthur Helleine ianetiner store. The youths, with Jackson employed at the store, used a hidden key to gain entry and steal pie, bee beeee, clears, qines, and sulinsd attoget le or at BN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Clyor
Chainace Jackson
Breeman Rnox
Newton
Chirenee Pike
Serhan Ar Ber
Bidera
Jackson
Aant
Public Gambling Crackdown At Sloan City
The city enforces gambling penalties with new fines and enforcement by police. Proposed rules target illegal venues including poker operations and betting, with fines up to 170 dollars for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan City
Meyer Reais
Fr Riedy
Aod
Tragic Killing Over Unpaid Wages Shocks Town
A foreman named Wade was killed by a Black man named Tim near the Wool's fame area six miles east of Oe dawn. The assailant, described as a negro, killed the employer after disputes over unpaid wages. Constable Greene reported the incident as a town tragedy with details still unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johny Tharrig
Levi Woods
Fein
Poe
Dackvdug Uber
Tim
Phaeris
South Oliva Gee
Constable Greene
Wools
Tvae
Wade
Death in Jug of Alcohol Tragedy Reported
Fragmented OCR summary describes a Villigen woman involved in an alcohol related incident leading to a fire and explosions. It mentions injuries, a legal suit for damages, and multiple court actions with various named individuals and places, but details are garbled and inconsistent.
Japan Forces Drive to Halt Russian Push on Yalu River Front
A late May battle report details Japanese divisions repelling a Russian advance along the Yalu with heavy fighting on the riverfront. Japanese infantry crossed flooded channels and stormed heights while Russian artillery attempted countermeasures. The clash saw captures of positions and reports of wounded and retreating forces as both sides contended for control of key crossings near the Valu estuary.
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Wye Aluya
Walechig
Hargely
Iarrolel
Yatu
Sundiy
Che Yalu
Thay
Kaeokt
Ehemy
Sassuliich
Vonmanday
Old Siberian Army Corps
Majer Kaslatlinsky
Wiju
Secoml
Linpes Mattiards
Kosan
Kuroki
Armaes
Atwer
Acto
Itieett Winnites Pst
Fiovtelock
Autng
Pengdinan Cheng
Russians Sink Ship As War Scare Expands Across Port and Harbor
A dramatic naval attack near Port Arthur story details a Japanese assault with torpedo boats and crane ships, the sinking of a vessel, and the arrival of Russian forces. Reports describe harbor defenses, possible mediations, and strategic moves by Russia, Japan, and allied powers amid rising hostilities in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tera
Kienka
Dapan
Far East
Tasghy
Aly
Eve's Apple and the Forbidden Garden Tale
A fragment explores the myth of Eve's apple and the Garden of Eden, describing the fruit's beauty and alleged bite marks. The piece references a Malay envoy and a tree’s curious origins, hinting at a breach of trust shaping the fall from grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Duting
den Ata
Rheumatism Cure Claims From Local Remedies
A fragmented report discusses various folk remedies for rheumatism. It mentions a patient in Frivco who regains mobility using herbal pills and suggests a Mrs Ada Men remedy in Badd's Widney PN. A wife cites success from Wynd's Wild ney TMs and bindel'n pills, claiming strong relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ciah
Mundeo
Wah
Maya
Nefbharking
Iace
Felin
Struthy
Fragmented Tale From Coney Booms And Boating Gardens
An OCR damaged account describes Coney area life with talk of sandwiches and oysters, a waterway district figure, and a sprawling list of names and places. It mixes ritual boat garden scenes with oblique references to labor, duty, and local figures amid a chaotic nautical setting.
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General Star
Gen. Kovropnatkin
Juddau
Horse Chief
Ardmore
Goelet
Robert Gaelet
Philadelphia
Jes Whelen
Willie B. Carter
Bakers
Black Toiver Malls
Wik
Henry Volon
St. Louie
Brothen
Moudae Leek
Dean
Haywond
Elbee
Willian
Weerern Federation of Miners
Telluride
Cala
Sizuioet
Denyeer Gad
Dina Knuldenty
Col AL TR
Wiefer
Dhepabtan
Paid
Mini
Che Heya Batel
Nog
Congryzn
Missouri
Contoy Carpenterda
Youngstown
Mabonlig Eale Ley Aire
Dhe
Coggshill
Drattville
Gallen
Bingsten
Posse
Becerioe
Dalles
St Taanie
New York
Dalton
Uwa
Printer
Lee
Wieht
West- Crook-Gibbonk Grahn Company
Ora
Lash
Westbrook-Gibbons Clan
Conwy
Omaha
TG Reicsel
Fred Kile
Mange
Vente Grantad
Cl, McKay
Mapleton
Manin County
Otawa
Woodbury County
Tia
Wataby
Arthur
Lipton
Willim Staten
Wile
Wsnutte Fay
Droppord
Canoe
Boone Dive Inisset
Farmer City
Bld
Gus
Demuotitys
NesPeveny
Otela
John Od
Hanan
Dielkerheft
de Maier
Lanai
Ty Devin
Dirdger
Dolin’ Porter
Thesley
Ageia
Diedin County
Villisea
Monae
Brent Aouy
Lesa
Aesuit
Adbert No Guy
Die Fuirhes
Cheerge
Ottis
Agevinet
Paiskamng
Isjpirieh
San
Porthar
Die Tevestintets
Licance
Ttaweoe Larsen
Bert Dhadie
Letty Degre
Die Buper
Cearge Pibine
Triad
Moisi
Ie Oneal
Sh Te Tha
Lanis
Aine Beaty
Nore
Talline Aidier
Marengo
Gabe
Ean Bey
Sweepiaels
Niibor
Lenet
Squsdrow
Batera
Crufeer
Gaye Marinsbore
Herbert Gert
Chengan
Watiet
Gensum
Port Arthire
Philededpteia
Herbert
Pirst
Clearepa
Canerat
Fete Crenera
Frank Cnndy
Cornel
Byrd
Aerk
St. Semph's
Hiness
Dack Cole
Ierehant
Mearcod
Tadert Tate
Abe Sliven
Diy
van Pees
Detrei
Cain
Wien
Dindlaw Wan
Babine
Pier
Staten Steel Corparieth
Uust
Uae
Ted
bin Tangle
Howe Lites Woofer
Dion Handtedd
Ualarric
Bey Tiel
Foalchesey Sc
Bobede
Cally
Wrsr
Tateax
Walbina
Rissan Dinegtys
Toleto
Herger
Guthos
Castile
Dlaer
Fen
Ydadt
Uitaae i Perthees
Postini
Wallville
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