Japan Wins Decisive Victory in Corea Front
Tokyo report says Japanese forces defeated Chinese in Corea after repelling earlier loss at Yashan. Imperial edict assigns military authority to Li Hung Chang and calls for capture and destruction of Japanese ships, with Times noting possible conflict over Li’s degradation.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Tokio
Corea
Yashan
Chang
Times
Tien-Tsin
Li Hung Chang
the Times
Li Hung Chang Loses Yellow Coat Over Japan War Scare
Shanghai dispatches report Emperor divests Viceroy Li Hung Chang of the Order of the Yellow Jacket amid anger over China lagging in war preparations. The move sparks fear of Li's fall from power as crisis looms and British rep Sir Robert Hart may back Li. Descriptions cover army discipline, double pay edict, and Li’s long career including Taiping-era campaigns and modernization efforts.
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Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
China
Japan
Order of the Yellow Jacket
Robert Hart
Tien Tsin
Chang
Nanking
England
Great Britain
After Stock Taking at Simmons and Co Boston
After stock taking in the shoe department at G. W. Simmons & Co of Oak Hall Boston many items are offered at reduced prices. Shoes for Seashore Mountain Woods Bicycle Tennis Sprinting and Baseball along with leggings hunting and fishing boats are discounted to insure swift sales this week.
Vigilant Britannia match stirs Cowes crowd awaiting race
Yachts and warships crowd Cowes for the big matches as George Gould meets the Prince of Wales to finalize the Vigilant Britannia contest. The Vigilant and Britannia will be measured and towed, with a host of dignitaries arriving, including the Duke of York and Prince Henry of Battenberg.
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Cowes
George Gould
Prince of Wales
House of the
Royal Yacht Squadron
Britannia
Southampton
Duke of York
Prince Henry of Battenberg
Gould
Lord Dunraven
Lady Dufferin
Ogden Goelet
White Lodge
Boston
C. N. Stevens
H. Irvine Keyser
Herald
Glasgow
Clyde
Lord Provost Bell
Bell
Thistle
Clyde Yachtsmen
Watson
Fife of
Fairlie
Iselin
Police Bribery Tales in Boston Police Probe
A Boston police bribery inquiry expands beyond a single sergeant. Sergeant William J. Sheehan faces bribery charges from Theresa Cushing as hearings commence with commissioners, lawyers, and other officers to be called. Cushing details monthly protections, cash payments, and a raid that followed, while Sheehan and police officials dispute the account and promise future testimony.
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Boston
William J. Sheehan
Division 4
Post
Police Commission
China’s Modernization Drives Imperial Rail Plan
Introduction of foreign capital and improvements brings electric lights water works and telegraph networks in major cities. Railways extend to northern China and Formosa with a flagship 1500 mile line Li Hung Chang spearheading a strategic project to counter Russian Siberian influence. His sons study European ideas as he champions enduring Chinese civilization and public leadership.
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China
Formosa
Li Hung Chang
Russia
Siberian
Russia aiding Japan to seize Corean port for Siberian railroad
Washington Aug 3. Reports say Russia secretly aids Japan to back the Mikado so she can obtain a Corean port as a terminus for the trans Siberian railroad if Japanese forces succeed. Great Britain will closely watch Russia's moves.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Corean
Great Britain
Movements On Land And Sea
Twenty thousand Chinese have crossed the Yellow River and eight thousand have left Mouysen for Seoul. The Japanese fleet concentrates off Kang Wa at the mouth of the Seoul River, and a great naval fight is expected.
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Shanghai
Yellow River
Mouysen
Seoul
Kang Wa
Seoul River
Debs Rise in Labor Meeting Sparks Indiana Gubernatorial Talk
Chicago August 3 The American Railway Union adjourned after a turbulent session focused on the strike. Observers view the meeting as a Debs for Indiana governor booster, with strong Populist leanings and endorsements of radical labor allies. Debs spoke amid applause as delegates urged labor at the polls and limited strike power to the workers.
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Chicago
American Railway Union
Eugene V. Debs
Indiana
Debs
Hoosier
People’s Party
Altgeld
Hopkins
Lewelling
Hogg
Waite
Pennoyer
Markham
California
Committee of
Pullman
Electric collision injures West End contractor in Cambridge
John Long a well known West End contractor was driving on First street East Cambridge when his team was struck by an electric car and he was thrown to the ground. He sustained a cut on the face bruises and knee injuries. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital where doctors said injuries were not serious. Long aged 52 resides at 108 Pembroke street.
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Commissioner’s
Police Department
Indiana Place
Sheehan
Proctor
Officer Ready
Station 4
Kennedy
Captain Warren
Henry P. Kennedy
Municipal Court
John Long
West End
First Street
East Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mr. Long
Pembroke Street
Weather forecast for New England states and New York
Forecast for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont calls for local rains through Saturday afternoon then fair cooler with southwest winds shifting to northwest. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut see fair cooler conditions with west winds. Eastern New York expects showers possibly thunder storms cooler with southwest winds turning northwest.
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Washington
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Child Drowns at Watershop Pond in Springfield
Springfield reports the drowning of Frederick Shea, a five year old son of Dennis Shea, while bathing in Watershop pond this afternoon. The incident occurred in Springfield on August 3. Local authorities are investigating the accident.
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Springfield
Frederick
Dennis Shea
Watershop Pond
Unclear Record: Incident at Hotel Bowdoin Noted
A report notes Stephen Longdolie, age 3, detained at Station 3 for alleged malicious mischief involving breaking a glass valued at $100 at Hotel Bowdoin at the time of arrest.
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Stephen Longdolie
Business men urge safe exit with EMERGENCY EXTINGUISHER ad
A fragment noting a product titled Emergency Extinguisher promoted for use by women and children at No 272 Franklin St. The terse item suggests a household fire safety device aimed at reassuring families.
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Franklin St
Past and Present of Division 4 and Police Pressure
Divisions 4 and 5 show uneasiness over the planned investigation with Commissioners needing evidence to build a case. Division 4 residents previously allowed to operate unlawfully face closure while claiming an understanding to continue. Locals allege police terrorize Chinatown yet tolerate gambling dens, with Chinese institutions linked to police officials’ sons selling liquor. The investigation proceeds as planned.
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Division 4
Chinatown
Tariff Pact Reached Amid Safeguards In Sugar Dispute
Washington on August 3 reports four cabinet members stated a tariff bill accord between Senate and House conferees. The president is expected to sign within ten days, with concessions not disclosed. The sugar schedule aims to remove hidden protection while maintaining a 40 percent ad valorem duty based on saccharine strength.
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Senate
House
M. C
Free Trade
Jones and Gorman
Jones
Gorman
Senate Committee On Appropriations
White House
Capitol
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