Immense Armies Lock In Face Combat In Far East
Japanese and Russian forces resume fighting near Liao Yang after a brief respite as heavy losses mount on both sides. Military movements indicate large scale clashes with no clear breakthrough yet.
31 Aug 1904
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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1904
Page
1
Japanese and Russian forces resume fighting near Liao Yang after a brief respite as heavy losses mount on both sides. Military movements indicate large scale clashes with no clear breakthrough yet.
Liao Yang August 31 reports renewed fighting between vast Russian and Chinese forces with claims of Russian gains and later losses. Russians deny retreats and say they were pulled back.
General Sakharov reports no rapid bayonet encounters as reserves cover the front near the Talischo river. He states fighting at Liao Yang and along the four front positions shows our troops recovering gains while Japanese forces suffer casualties. exact figures remain uncertain.
Aug 31 report says Japanese troops gain footing on the outskirts of Liao Yang as reinforcements reach the front.
Washington reports that the wireless telegraph station at Chefoo has been dismantled. General Fowler at Castoor¢ notes the Japanese called it a violation of neutrality and the Russians were thought to have used it to transmit military messages.
Mrs. W. W. Newcomb of Fitchburg died after being struck by an express train on the Boston and Albany tracks near the Boylston Street bridge. She had been in Boston visiting her brother for health reasons and was suffering from mental distress following the death of a daughter.
An adjourned meeting of the Central Labor Union will be held in Carpenters' Trail Nichols' block on Friday evening December 2nd at 7 o'clock. Badges and tickets will be given out to a committee on Labor Day plane, and as other business of import to come before the meeting. All delegates are urged to attend. D. A. Cook President, Alexronside Secretary.
The First regiment Vermont National Guard with 775 officers and men will depart Thursday morning by Central Vermont and Rutland roads, crossing Brattleboro to meet the second battalion in Manassas. They camp at Brattleboro then proceed to Manassas for exercises under Col. J. G. Estey.
A three hours conference at Rutland between a marble workers strike committee and R C Birnie representing the Columbian Marble Quarrying Company adjourned without statement from either side. The meeting began at three and adjourned at four.
In Katland Davidl Roberta, 19, son of Thomas Roberts, was killed after touching a live wire during a dare. In Granville Daniel McHenry, 20, who had recently married, fell from scaffolding and died minutes later. Both incidents occurred yesterday afternoon.
St Albans finally toppled the Yorkers after a 13 inning battle. Rutland beat Burlington to pull 28 points ahead of second place as Barre Montpelier trails by 7. Hyphens face St Albans in a doubleheader. Rutland could widen or tighten the standings depending on results.
A misplaced switch in the Depot Yard near Central Vermont yard caused a collision between a local train and the White Mountain engine at about 11 o'clock. The engine and several cars including the combination express smoker and mall car overturned. Expressman E W Ring and W Coburn of Montpelier were slightly injured. passengers were shaken.
During milking at Newark a French youth employed by a farmer shot by accident grazed the student Phillip Smith on the head then hit a cow. The shooter, described as mentally unbalanced, has been sent to reform school in Townsend in August.
Rutland wins 4 to 2 over Burlington as O Brien shines on the mound with strong support from Hartman and McMahon. Burlington errors cost the visitors with six in the game and a late two run lapse.
A period campaign note urges Republicans to back C. J. Bell for Governor, claiming Bell upholds Republican principles and will boost local influence. It attacks Democratic aims and warns Republicans to vote the Republican ticket to protect their families and town.
Dr. Thomas D. Herran, formerly representative of Colombia at Washington, died in Liberty yesterday of tuberculosis.
Worcester reports Senator Hoar remains unchanged with no strength gain. He takes nourishment and sleeps well as doctors note no perceptible improvement for several days.
The American League posted many decisive results as New York defeated Philadelphia 15 to 0 and Boston beat Detroit, while Chicago and St. Louis split, and Philadelphia topped St Louis 4 to notched in yesterday’s standings.
About 2 500 to 3 000 people from a wide radius gathered at Willoughby Lake for a brisk Republican rally. Attendees arrived by train, team and on foot and planned to stay all day. Speakers included Judge H H Powers C J Bell ex Governor Grout Auditor H F Graham and A G Mansur with party delegates from Meriden Conn North Dakota Newport and other areas.
St Albans defeated Piattsburg 7 to 6 in a 13 inning game. Key players include Harford Loughlin Sielly and Daley with extra base hits while McLane and Williams combined for 7 and 10 strikeouts respectively.
The fraternal party setting with West's Minstrels is praised for color harmony and artistic thoroughness. Manager Ricaby is lauded for assembling an entertaining company, drawing patronage and high regard from audiences across the country. The show will be presented at the Barre Opera House on September 3 with matinees and evening performances.
Chelsea residents packed the town hall this afternoon for a Republican rally led by Hale K. Darling. Prominent speakers included Charles A. Prouty interstate commerce commissioner and EB Filan of Springfield. About 400 people crowded the venue and gathered around open windows to hear the talks.
A satirical piece mocks a politician who guides voters with gifts and hospitality. It portrays loyalty to a candidate as shallow, noting gifts such as cigars and beer, and ends with the voter feeling betrayed after the election.
A trainload of 14 baseball enthusiasts traveled from Hutland to Burlington to watch the Rutland Burlington game. The protested Rutland Burlington match from Rutland on August 17 may not be resolved before season end. Captain Duff of Rutland has an offer from the New York National League and may join after the Northern league season ends. Duff’s strong batting should help him make the big team.
Mr Walker plans a new store setup with updated fixtures and a remodel of rooms over the present shop. B H Doten with 23 years in repair work will join to assist and oversee the changes.
Arnold T. Barnes superintendent resigns from the Barra Boys Club effective after September 1. His departure is accepted with regret as he has served since the club’s founding. He will move to Bethlehem Pennsylvania for a similar post after the year’s work ends. Directors have received several applications and are not ready to announce a decision. The work program will continue along the same lines.
Joseph Wells of 2 Farwell Street died at 7 this morning at age unknown. Born in Nicolet Quebec he enlisted from Southfield in Company 1 6th Vermont volunteers in 1861 serving three years. He settled in Barre and lived there 51 years. Survived by three daughters and one son. Funeral from St Monica's church Friday morning with burial in Catholic Cemetery.
The funeral for David A. Kirkland was held at 10 Spaulding Street this morning with Mitchell officiating. He was a member of the Brick-Mansion's Union and his bearers included brothers Charles and John Kirkland, W. Eh. Hadley, and Charlie Hart. The body was taken to Middlesex for interment.
Rev Ira E Pinney was ordained to the Congregational ministry at the Orange church Monday evening after a council afternoon of strong examination. The service featured sermon by Rev E Thomas and closing hymn, with charges to the pastor by several ministers and a fellowship handshake. Pinney is a Middlebury College and Yale Divinity School graduate.
Montpelier August 31 announcement names successful candidates for the July dental examination. Listed are C Halilday Minn of Barll Watt of Barre H K Bristol of ver cennes W A Goble of Woodstock G C Cowan of Peacham W ONeil H B Soule of Bakersfield H B Small H M Smith of Montler J G Mammit of Somersworth D EK Dearing of Randolph and D Doyle of Bradford.
Thomas Kenney, a workman, fell about twenty feet at the gas works on Granta street this morning. Dr. Goodrich treated a severe scalp wound with six stitches and noted he had been dazed. doctors believe recovery is likely and injuries are not serious.
Graniteyie, Aug. 1. W H H Leonard, spokesman for Colorado miners, spoke to a crowded house at Miles' hall last evening and held the audience's attention for two hours.
A match is listed for Saturday at 2.50 p.m. between the pew club Bon-acword and Rangars. Admission 15 cents for gents, ladies free, with a likely strong crowd and new champions versus old rivals anticipated. Names of teams to be published later.
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson and Joseph A. DeBoer of Montpelier addressed a Barre audience, urging a large Republican majority as they defended the liquor law stance. Wilson argued for reciprocity and tariff protection, while DeBoer said he would back Roosevelt and Fairbanks in November, opposing changes to the current liquor law without full trial.
A Labor Day committee meeting will be held in Palmters' Ball on Main Street this Wednesday at 7 o clock. All members are instructed to attend Per Order of the Committee.
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