Russian forces face possible general engagement near Liaoyang
Petersburg dispatches report Kuropatkin moving north toward Mukden with a wedge formed by Oku and flanking presses from Nodzu and Kuroki. If Simoucheng falls, Japanese plans may pocket Siberian forces. Tokyo reports a forced Simoucheng, while officials hedge on confirmation and await Despatches.
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BT. Petersburg
Souropatkin
Associated Press
St. Petersburg
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Liaoyang
Oku
Nodzu
Kuroki
Hafeheng
Simoucheng
Sierian
Count Keller
Yanzalin
Fengwangehenge
Saimatsza Road
Fengwangcheng-Liaoyiang
Yanazalin
Siberian
Toklo
Anshantsehan
Haicheng
Thither
Mitschenko
Stakelberg
Heavy Artillery Attack on Port Arthur Reported
The Daily Express correspondent at Chefoo reports Chinese refugees say a general assault against Port Arthur is under way with a massive artillery barrage. Four hundred heavy guns are stated to be in action, delivering an unprecedented level of fire against the Russian fortress.
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London
Daily Express
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Elevator Fire Reignites At New Haven & Hartford Elevator
A Sunday morning blaze at the old grain elevator of the New York New Haven & Hartford line prompted an all-out signal for 75 000 dollars in damage but a standby engine responded to extinguish a smaller blaze with virtually no damage reported.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York Vets Plan Grand Blow Out in Boston
The Veteran Association of Fifth Artillery of New York State will quarter at the Crawford House during encampment week in Boston. They intend to stage a grand blow out at the hotel to showcase themselves as the best entertaining post to visit Boston this season.
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Veteran Association of Fifth Artillery
New York State
Crawford Thflouse
Boston
Exciting naval incident reported near Tungwanetao
Admiral Togo reports a Japanese gunboat fouled by a mine while sweeping for Russian mines near Tungwanetao. The vessel drifted to Shensen Point under heavy Russian cannonade. Captain Hirose towed the disabled gunboat but was attacked by a Russian torpedo boat destroyer and, after a one hour battle, both gunboats were freed. The Hirose commanded vessel was hit twice. three crewmen died and Captain Hirose and ten others were wounded. The Russian destroyer’s funnels are said to be visible off Shensen Point.
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Lomto
Togo
Tungwanetao
Shensen Point
Tirose
Hirose
Japanese occupy Simoucheng after two days of fighting
TOKIO Aug 1 There is reason to believe that after two days of fighting the Japanese occupied Simoucheng, thus cutting off General Stakelberg from General Kuropatkin. The report notes strategic gains but contains no independent confirmation from Japanese sources.
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Tokio
Simoucheng
Stakelberg
Kuropatkin
AFL to Aid Textile Strikers in Fall River
In Washington delegates from Fall River meet AFL officials for endorsement and an assessment to back the United Textile Workers. Secretary Morrison says a speedy AFL meeting will enable collectors to tour the country to support the strike as Gompers returns. Carders Union funds are cut by a quarter to meet emergencies while National Glass Blowers’ promise of aid is reported.
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Fall River
American Federation of Labor
John Golden
United Textile Workers of America
Albert Hibbert
Washington
Samuel Gompers
Philadelphia
Frank Morrison
Morrison
Gompers
National Glass Blowers’ Association
Borden's Visit to Fall River Sparks Hopeful Hopes
M C D Borden, Fall River mill owner and potential challenger to rivals by introducing three eight hour shifts at the Fall River Tron Works, is expected to arrive tomorrow. Strikers anticipate his aid to their cause as mill owners await developments after a rumor of his inspection tour spread. A local official hinted Borden would arrive by yacht for a Tuesday visit.
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Fall River
M. C. D. Borden
Fall River Tron Works
All River Iron Works
Borden
Aid for Non-Unionists Strikers Sparks Dispute
Aug 1 report from Falilz River notes labor leaders face a moral and logistical crisis as hundreds of non-union workers seek aid. Officials insist on formal investigations before any relief, while strikers vow that system must prevail. Headquarters will coordinate food and funds allocation through loom fixers and Textile Union secretaries.
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Falilz River
Loom Fixers
Texile Union
Fall River Board Abolishes Hoth Anniversary Celebration
Fall River Aldermen unanimously adopted a resolution to abandon the Hoth anniversary celebration of the city's incorporation. Plans had called for a $5069 three day event with Governor Bates as a chief guest, but the strike among textile workers led officials to cancel. Funds would be redirected to the contingency fund.
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Fall River
Board of Aldermen
Bates
Jackson anticipates flood of funds for Fall River strike
Fall River on August 1 reports about $1200 raised in the first week of the strike. Secretary Joseph G. Jackson of the Slasher Tenders' Union calls this merely a starter and predicts an avalanche of money as the strike expands.
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Jackson
Fall River
Joseph G. Jackson
General Keller Killed by Shell Near Liaoyang
St Petersburg Aug 1 The death of Lieutenant General Count Keller is confirmed. He was killed July 29 near a battery during a Japanese attack on the Yanze pass, dying 20 minutes later. Keller, a former Ekaterinoslav governor and favorite of the Emperor, had a noted career in three campaigns of the Russo Turkish War and recently faced reverses at Motien pass. His sister Countess Klimmichal leads St Petersburg society.
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ST. Petersburg
Count Keller
Kuroki
Yanze Pass
Liaoyang
Keller
Ile
Ekaterinoslas
Zassaktech
Siberian
Iclimmichel
Motien Pass
Kuroki Reported Successful at Hai-cheng
KUROKI IS REPORTED SUCCESSFUL AT HAICHENG TIENTSIN Aug 1 6 p m It is reported here that General Kuroki was successful in the battle near Hai cheng yesterday Heavy firing heard at Niuchwang today The Japanese removed 10 electric mines from the Liao river and others located A strong Japanese guard placed at the Yinkow railroad station A recent arrival from Port Arthur says the Japanese are five miles distant from the Russian strongholds The approaches to which are heavily mined The Chinese remaining at Port Arthur are being well treated Rice is scarce but bread is said to be plentiful.
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Tientsin
Kuroki
Haicheng
Niuchwang
Liao River
Yinkow
Port Arthur
Port of Yinkow Open to Neutral Trade
Torio Aug 1 The government announced the port of Yinkow will open to neutral ships and individuals. Free intercourse is permitted with the sole restriction of prohibiting contraband of war imports destined for Russia.
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TORIO
Yinkow
Chelsea Backs Strikers in Financial Pledge
Aug 1 Chelsea joined with other supporters of the strikers. James Blyth of the Central Labor Union sent a message to the strikers' headquarters promising financial support.
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Chelsea
James Blyth
Central Labor Union
Japanese Squadron Arrives at Niuchwang for Farewell Dinner
At Niuchwang on Aug 1 a Japanese battleship cruiser three sunboats and a torpedo boat arrived. A farewell dinner for retiring Niuchwang administrator Major Takayama was hosted by his successor Major Yeokura with customs officials and foreign consuls present, signaling improved relations with foreign interests. Three Russian Red Cross claimants were turned over to US Consul-General Miller and sent to Shanhai kwan. The Japanese second army and second division HQs are now at Tatchekiao. Three days ago General Kuroki was within 25 miles of Liaoyang.
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Niuchwang
Takayama
Yeokura
Japan
Ese
Red Cross
United States
Miller
Shanhaikwan
Second Army
Tatchekiao
Kuroki
Liaoyang
Kuropatkin Reports Being Attacked by Three Jap Armies
An Imperial dispatch dated July 31 details renewed Japanese offensives on the southern front. Russian forces, aided by rear-guard defense, gradually retreated toward Haicheng as Takushan and Oku's armies pressed to cut communications. General Weller was mortally wounded near Yangze pass while Kuropatkin noted vanguard retirement and retained positions.
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Kuropatkin
ST. Petersburg
Haicheng
Simoucheng
Kanhua Pass
Takushan
Oku
Satcheng
Yanshukan
Tapuntse
Liadhantse
Ikhavuen
Liaoyvang
Saimatsz
Fengwangcheng
Houtsiatze
Yinkow
Ninehwang
Yangze Pass
Weller
Police Hunt South Boston Yeggs After Safe Theft
Desperate yeggmen ransacked a Snyder home at 263 East Ninth street early Sunday, loaded a 500 pound safe into a stolen wagon, and smashed it open at Strandway for $500. Police fear a professional gang, watching exits and harbor areas, while pawnbrokers are warned.
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Snyder House
East Ninth Street
Rear Admiral Sands Skips Boston Encampment Visit
Rear Admiral Sands commander of the Atlantic squadron informs G A R headquarters he cannot attend the Boston encampment week. The Hartford destroyers Whipple Worden Truxton Hull and Hopkins will be in Boston with his squadron.
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Sands
Atlantic
United States Navy
Boston
WA. S
Hartford
Whipple
Worden
Truxton
Hull
Hopkins
Davis Notification Committee Meet August 17
Secretary Woodson of the Democratic national committee telegrams Chairman John Sharp Williams and other members to notify Henry G. Davis of his nomination as Vice President for a committee meeting at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia on August 17.
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New York
Woodson
Democratic National Committee
John Sharp Williams
Henry G. Davis
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Strike Tieup in New York
The Building Trades Alliance of 17 unions declared a strike against George A. Fuller Construction Company. Work halted on the Times building Forty second Street Broadway the Sturtevant building Twenty ninth Street Broadway Trinity building next to Trinity Church the New York Hippodrome Forty third Street Broadway and Taber building Wall and Pearl streets over claims Fuller used stone from non union quarries and trimmed yards. A subway strike by several unions is described as a separate action in support of half painting terms.
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New York
Building Trades Alliance
George A. Fuller Construction Company
the Times
Forty-second Street
Broadway
Sturtevant Building
Twenty-ninth Street
Trinity Building
Trinity Church
New York Hippodrome
Forty-third Street
Taber Building
Wall and
Pearl Streets
Fuller Company
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Electrical Workers’ Union
Operative Plasterers’ Society
Plumbers and Gasfitters’ Union
Metal Lathers
World’s Fair Trip Drawn From Ward 17 Guessers
The Boston Post Sunday draw selected winners Mary Dunn and Tessie Manton for a trip to the St Louis World’s Fair. Alderman Curley announced a meeting of the 20,000 guessers next week to arrange the travel, and hinted at forthcoming political developments without specifics.
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Boston Post
Tammany Club
Ward 17
St. Louis
Mary Dunn
Harrison Avenue
Tessie Manton
Stewart Street
Lynn
James M. Curley
Caledonia Grove
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Curley
Runaway Horse Team Injures Three Men in Boston
Frightened by a passing car, two heavy horses from a Marston Coal Company team tore through Warren street near Holborn street yesterday morning, throwing the driver and two assistants. Patrick Curran, Morris Callahan, and Patrick Crowley, all of South Boston, were taken to City Hospital with multiple injuries. Callahan narrowly avoided severe head injury though his arm and scalp were badly hurt. The runaway was stopped on Dale street by bystanders.
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Marston Coal Company
Warren Street
Holborn Street
Patrick Curran
Eighth Street
South Boston
Morris Callahan
Dover Street
Patrick Crowley
A Street
City Hospital
Callahan
Dale Street
Labor Day Events and Union Actions Highlight City Meeting
The Stablemen's Union 10 663 plans a Labor Day smoke talk at Wells Memorial. Officials include President Timothy Scott and Alexander McNiven, who was elected secretary. Temporary officers step in during absences in England and Boston. The council approved union bindery labor for printing labels and granted labels to Cotton and Wool Reporter and Arburban Co. Quincy. Streets Superintendent Donovan assured city horses will be shod in union shops. The union voted to parade Labor Day and donated ten dollars to Somerville tube workers. Boston Painters Union 11 to elect a business agent tonight at Wells Memorial. Garment Workers Union 1 drafts a working agreement for employers. Carpenters Union 33 delegates named to the Boston Central Labor Union. A special meeting is set for Aug 15 in support of the Somerville tube workers strike.
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Stablemen’s Union
Wells Memorial Building
Timothy Scott
Dennis Gaffney
Alexander McNiven
J. Regan
M. Fallon
Dennis D. Driscoll
England
British Trades Congress
Martin T. Joyce
Boston Electrical Workers’ Union 103
A. FE
Boston Lodge of Machinists
John Wilson
M. J. O'Brien
Charles R. Sterling
Allied Printing Trades Council
Arburban Company
Quincy
James Donovan
Worseshoers' Union 3
Tube Workers
Somerville
Boston Painters’ Union 11
Garment Workers’ Union 1
Carpenters’ Union 33
Boston Central Labor Union
William O'Hearn
P. A. Morley
William FE. Deegan
C. J. Gallagher
Roderick McPherson
John I. Martin
William P. Waterman
Daniel Ross
Miller Sinclair
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Creat
Wally
UNION
A. Shuman & CO
Shuman Corner
A. F. OF
Textile Council
Carders’ Union
Hope
Gen. Keller
SHELL
Muchwang
South
Pierce
Willie
Sunday Post
Davis
LABOR
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