Russian Fleet Breaks From Port Arthur In Daylong Battle
Russian torpedo boat destroyer reports six battleships four cruisers and half of torpedo boats escaped Port Arthur after a daylong engagement with the Japanese fleet. Japanese destroyers attacked at night and the battle's outcome remains unclear. Retvizan and Pobieda were seen outside Port Arthur on Thursday morning.
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Kuropatkin withdraws north of Liaoyang amid rains
Russian general staff reports heavy rains slowing Manchuria operations as General Kuropatkin pulls most of his forces north of Liaoyang. The Japanese are said to hold about 300,000 troops opposing a retreat, with a rear guard left southeast of Liaoyang to contest the advance.
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Japanese forces push river crossings near Bendziko
From Liaoyang the Japanese widen fords at Bendziko, aiming to turn Liaoyang with 20 000 troops and 20 guns idle at Haicheng. General Lubavin reports a night clash at Kyanchan where 80 000 Japanese faced Cossack outposts, suffering light Russian losses and retreat to avoid reinforcements.
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Russian Losses Vastly Outpaced Japanese At Yalu
Washington reports from observers in the Russo Japanese war publicized by the War Department note the Yalu battle casualties. Russian losses include 30 officers killed 90 wounded 1363 enlisted men killed 1100 wounded and 613 captured while Japanese losses were 3 officers killed 33 wounded 218 enlisted men killed 763 wounded.
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Peace Still Remote in War Talks Over Manchuria
St Petersburg August 11 diplomats discuss possible paths to peace after Port Arthur fell and General Kuropatkin was defeated. Analysts note Japan may seek peace while Russia resists, with some suggesting a concerted powers intervention based on Secretary Hay's note offering China guarantees.
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Russians Press Kuropatkin Near Liaoyang In Manchuria
Aug 11 Kinchow reports intensified skirmishing along the Northern Manchurian front. Japanese pressure appears to force Kuropatkin toward engagement near Liaoyang as Russian forces maneuver toward Mukden amid mounting battlefield activity.
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Russians Justified in Sinking German Steamer Thea Verdict
Vladivostok prize court condemns the German steamer Thea sunk July 24 by Vladivostok squadron. Court finds Thea chartered to a Japanese company and engaged in Japan trade since March 25 with cargo of fish for Japanese use, negating neutral status. Region described as quiet with rain beginning.
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Large Russian Reinforcements Bolster Mukden Front
A Daily Mail correspondent dated Aug 10 reports an enormous garrison at Mukden with rapid reinforcements. No Japanese north of the city, a force 25 miles south, and another army five miles east of Liaoyang. The main Russian army is said to have fallen back on Chiutsu.
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Chinese bandits attack Russian camp in Tieh pass
The Tientsin correspondent reports that 8,000 Chinese bandits assaulted the Russian camp in Tieh pass on August 2. The Russians were surprised, with many killed and a loss of ammunition and supplies.
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Torrey Exploration Manager Dies by Cyanide Laced Whisky
Denver report states George L. Torrey manager and treasurer of the Torrey Exploration company killed himself by drinking whisky dosed with cyanide of potassium. He was awaiting trial on embezzlement charges involving a client.
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Street Car Kills Two Women in St. Louis
Mrs. Victor Moore and her sister in law Miss Cora A. Moore both of Bell Station Louisiana were killed when struck by a street car in St. Louis last night.
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Parker receives formal nomination at Esopus for presidency
Judge Alton B. Parker accepts the Democratic nomination in a rain drenched ceremony at Rosemount Esopus N Y with Champ Clark presenting the formal communication. About 600 attendees from New York City Kingston and Tammany Hall witnessed his speech on militarism imperialism and his pledge against a second term.
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Man Killed in Saloon Dice Row in Milwaukee
Patrick Doyle, 25, a gas plant worker, was shot and killed last night by John Johnson in John Callahan's saloon at 2419 Clyburn Street. Johnson surrendered, claiming self defense after a dispute over a dice game.
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Waldeck-Rousseau 18 Dead After Operation
Former French premier Waldeck-Rousseau died at his country residence near Paris at 2 45 after an operation to save his life. Earlier surgery in Paris had been partially successful but his condition worsened with hallucinations and weakness despite serum. specialists Kehr Armour and three French surgeons performed the final operation under anesthesia, but he never regained consciousness.
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Idaho Republicans Nominate Gooding for Governor
The Idaho Republican state convention met in Moscow on August 11 and nominated Frank R. Gooding of Lincoln county for governor, defeating incumbent Morrison by 195 to 90. J. N. Sullivan was renominated for chief justice and Burton L. French for Congress, with 198 to 77 against Charles W. Beale. The platform made no stance on the Mormon question.
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Canadians Hold Cup in Fifth Race by Nooma Defeating White Bear
Montreal August 11 The Canadian yacht Nooma won the fifth and deciding race defeating American challenger White Bear by 2 minutes 48 seconds to retain the Seawanhaka cup for the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club. Winds shifted from eight to twelve knots favoring Nooma who led at the leeward mark and dominated the second beat.
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Fusion in Nebraska Democrats and Populists form state ticket
In Lincoln Neb Aug 11 Democrats and Populists reached fusion on the Nebraska state ticket after long talks and debates. The Populists nominated George W Berge of Lincoln for governor and the Democrats endorsed Berge. A minority of Populists resisted fusion to any basis other than Democratic endorsement of certain electors but were overruled.
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Republican Campaign Opened in Vermont Address by Speaker Cannon
The Republican campaign opened in Vermont with an open air rally in City Hall park. Speaker Joseph G. Cannon of the national House of Representatives headlined the event. Congressman Littlefield of Maine and Senators Proctor and Dillingham also spoke.
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Sheriffs Set Next Convention at St Paul
St Louis Aug 11 Interstate Sheriffs association adjourned after choosing St Paul Minn as the site for the next convention and electing officers President J W Dreger Minneapolis Minn vice president Joseph H Francis Morris Ill secretary treasurer Frank Trumbo Ottawa Ill
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Philadelphia Car Leads Stampede to Eads Bridge Visit
An automobile party from Philadelphia led by W. B. Saunders and J. J. Laghney arrived in St. Louis on Wednesday after a two week trip to visit the world’s fair.
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