Battle of Liaoyang ENGULFS Japs and Russians in intense clash
Reports from St. Petersburg describe the Liaoyang battle raging since early Tuesday with heavy artillery and large forces, while Kuropatkin defends fortified positions. Japanese claim capture of some guns. overall details remain scarce as both sides exchange heavy fire near Liaoyang.
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Japanese Effort to Turn Russian Flank Repulsed at Liaoyang
A Mukden dispatch reports a stubborn engagement near Liaoyang where Japanese attempts to turn the Russian flank were repulsed. It says Japanese losses include more than ten guns, though full details were not yet received.
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Battle of Liaoyang Sparks Great Russian Unease
A Russian correspondent reports the Liaoyang battle in progress on August 30 with heavy guns and shell duels near the Tower of Liaoyang seven miles southeast. Fire from both sides shakes the area while Chinese residents watch from rooftops as the tide of fighting threatens homes and property.
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Kuropatkin Faces Three Courses Near Liaoyang
London dispatch reports Kuropatkin's forces at Liaoyang defending from a southern rear guard while another section fronts the Mukden road. Three options loom: hold south and crush a northern turning move, retreat toward Mukden if flank defeats him, or sacrifice the rear guard. An army of 166,000 troops is being readied for Harbin to potentially relieve Europatkin or renew winter operations.
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Siberian Army Corps Arrives on the Front
Berlin dispatches report the Fifth Siberian army corps has reached the war zone. Improvements to service on the Transsiberian Railway are noted as continuing.
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Bi. Petersburg
Fleet Back at Cronstadt Returns After Trial Cruise
The Russian Baltic squadron, which sailed from Cronstadt on August 25 on a trial cruise, has returned to the harbor in the Baltic.
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Har Or ™ Valley
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Date Set for Final Review of Army Maneuvers
Gainesville Virginia reports General Corbin fixed September 10 as the date for a final review of 25,000 troops to take part in the annual maneuvers. The review will be at Wellington Virginia, with large crowds expected from Washington and the East. Militia units are studying transportation and camp sanitation as practice marches form the daily program.
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Russian defense at Port Arthur held. field guns used
Direct news from Port Arthur up to Aug 25 reports Japanese attacks repulsed with heavy enemy losses. Stoessel notes officers suffered badly, larger guns put out of action by Japanese batteries and replaced by field pieces. Morale of the garrison remains excellent and generals Fock Kondratenko Smirnoff are praised for bravery.
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Crusade Ends in Murder in Allegheny County
In Allegheny, a three week drive by the Sabbath Observance association to enforce Blue laws led to riot and a fatal shooting. Detective Nelson Starkey fired into the crowd wounding one man and fatally injuring Harry Dr. Knox, a ice wagon driver, as the mob attacked detectives Gamble and Starkey after perjury hearings.
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Japs Press Three Futile Assaults on Baredoutny Battery
Aug. 24 reports indicate Japanese forces attacked the Baredoutny battery three times at night and morning but were repelled by rear shrapnel causing heavy losses. August 25 notes rapid entrenchment at Corner hill near Port Arthur with August 26 showing no change.
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Port Arthur
Senator Clark Attacked by Insane Man in Missoula
In Missoula Montana on August 31 United States Senator W A Clark was chased by Joe Peg a deranged man who claimed the senator broke game laws and carried a grouse in his hip pocket Peg followed Clark for blocks shouting for the bird Clark fled to the Florence hotel lobby and begged protection the man was overpowered without further incident based on readable text
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King of Belgium Seeks Roosevelt Aid for War Ending
G Francotte arrives in New York as a delegate to the St Louis peace conference, bearing credentials from the Belgian king. President Roosevelt is asked to use his good offices to restore peace between Russia and Japan, though no meeting is arranged yet.
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Picnicers Annoy Parker at Rosemount Estate
Esopus New York August 31 Judge Parker’s presidential bid draws growing picnic crowds to Rosemount with many visitors entering without invitation and leaving grounds strewn with debris. Some parties even strip orchard trees while Parker remains cordial as Senator Trask, a New York banker, attends a luncheon.
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American Victor at St Louis in Olympic Marathon
The 40 kilometer Olympic Marathon in St Louis was won by Thomas J Hicks of Cambord, Mass., becoming the first American to win the event on U S soil. Albert J Corey of Chicago finished second and A L Newton of New York third. Hicks posted 3 hours 28 minutes 53 seconds with Corey at 8 hours 84 minutes 16 seconds and Newton at 3 hours 47 minutes 34 seconds. Fred Lorg was disqualified for riding in a car. William Rata was found unconscious but recovered.
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New York City
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Corey
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France
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San Francisco
Death of former Sultan Murad V in Constantinople
Former Sultan Murad V died in Constantinople at age 84 from diabetes after long illness. Born in 1840 he ascended the throne in 1876 following Abdul Aziz's murder and was dethroned in August 1876 amid claims of insanity. He endured harsh confinement with minimal contact and restricted information.
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Stranger Andrew Carlson Found Dead in St Paul Room
Andrew Carlson, a Dallas, Texas immigrant, was found dead in his room on Western Avenue in St Paul on Tuesday. Officials said he died by suicide with gas, having arrived only four days earlier in search of work.
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Tragedy Ends Divorce Plea as Husband Kills Wife then Self
Rock Island reports Henry Stewart shot and killed his wife on Tuesday and then killed himself after a rejected plea for reconciliation amid her ongoing divorce suit.
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Paraguayan president Ezurra reportedly willing to resign
From Buenos Ayres dated August 31 a report from Asuncion Paraguay states President Ezrurra is willing to resign but has been deterred by General Cabellero and General Escobada who are acting for personal reasons.
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Floyd Hilton Kills Two Men In Tennessee Shooting
Floyd Hilton of Palsey shot and killed Will Bray and Mom Bray of Mud Creek Kentucky and dangerously wounded their father near Jellico Tennessee while returning from a circus. Hilton says the Bray brothers threw him from their wagon during an altercation before the shooting.
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