Japanese Attack Drives Russians Back at Liaoyang Front
Telegram from Lieutenant-General Sakharoff dated Aug 27 reports heavy rifle and artillery fire along the Liaoyang front. Japanese forces attacked main positions, with several counterattacks repelled and casualties rising on the southeast and left flanks. Russian troops retired to fortified positions amid ongoing bombardment and mud, while praising troops' discipline and actions at Tsegow, Anping, and Tamboff.
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Peter Smt Ru
Sakharoff
Anshanshan
Famaina
Baissaize
Tounsinpu
Tsegow
Anping
Tamboff
Tsegov
Klembovsky
Japanese attack pivots on Anshanshan as Kuropatkin withdraws
Anshanshan emerges as the central Japanese thrust against Kuropatkin, now evacuated by Russian forces. Western forces moving up the Liao River threaten Liaoyang, while reports claim Russia has received 6000 to 8000 reinforcements weekly, potentially enabling a general engagement.
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Anshanshan
Kuropatkin
Liao River
Liaoyang
Russians retire from Anshanshan after daylong clash
Aug 28 report from Liaoyang notes Russians withdrew from Anshanshan following a daylong fight. Japanese troops moved across the plain toward Haicheng after bridges were burned and the railway station shelled. Russian losses are listed at 300 with rapid Japanese advance feared. Russians praise Japanese valor though continuing heavy fire near Anshanshan.
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Liaoyang
Anshanshan
Haicheng
Russians Withdraw From Liaoyang Front After Push
Aug 28 report says eastern division and Anshanshan troops fall back toward Liaoyang as Japanese pressure increases. Chinese at Liaoyang move women and children from the area. Russians suffer heavy officer losses after a day of intense artillery on Aug 26. Cannonading intensifies to the south and along the Liao River valley as Japanese forces advance.
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Liaoyang
Anshanshan
Associated Press
Herschelmann
Mering
Liao River
Wounded Japanese Officer Recounts Port Arthur Advance Details
A wounded Japanese officer returns to report on July to August actions around Port Arthur. He describes the capture of Takushan and Siaokushan, trench outposts, heavy Russian shelling, and the fall of Yutashan as Japanese forces prepare mining operations with an annual mine yield estimated at 15 million dollars.
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Rio
Port Arthur
Antzalien
Shantaikou
Shuishiying
Itzushan
Dalny
Takushan
Siaokushan
Chiaokiaweihu
Kokiatung
Yutashan
Chukaitung
Kokintung
Japs to Develop Rich Gold Fields in Iwate Province
Government engineers inspect sparsely developed Iwate gold fields and issue a proclamation to begin full development. They estimate potential yields worth 500 million dollars, signaling a major national mining effort and economic impact.
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Rio
Iwate
Chefoo Chinese report Japanese monopolize port business
Seven hundred Chinese who went to Port Dalny seeking a share of the boom returned to Chefoo reporting that the Japanese monopolize all opportunities at the port. They say twenty transports carrying 22,000 troops arrived to reinforce the besiegers of Port Arthur during the past fortnight.
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Chefoo
Port Dalny
Port Arthur
Russia to Determine Contraband Distinction in War
A joint commission of the foreign and marine ministries will sit under Professor De Martins to decide the difference between conditional and absolute contraband of war. The group aims to report to British and American ambassadors by week’s end, seeking to ease existing friction.
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ST. Petersburg
Foreign and Marine Ministries
de Martins
University of St. Petersburg
Russian Critics Mystified Over Target Of Japanese Attack
St Petersburg August 29 The No voe Vremya voices mystification by military critics about whether Liaoyang or Port Arthur is the center of Japanese activity and says the Japanese have not indicated where their main attack will be directed.
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ST. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Liaoyuyang
Port Arthur
Port Arthur Faces Powder Shortage After Explosion
London August 29 The Tokio correspondent of the Standard says official reports state that since the explosion of their magazine at the foot of Liaoti Hill the Russians appear to be destitute of smokeless powder.
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London
Tokio
The
Standard
Liaoti Hill
Hetty Green Objects to Wendell Tax Levy
Greenfield Aug 28 Hetty Green reputed richest woman in the world objects to paying 30 taxes on the deserted old family homestead where she was born arguing the ruin yields nothing and should cost less The assessors had asked reduce 80 to 23 She says the tax is a financial burden Townspeople seeking funds for a library press on demanding 380 be paid and remind her of duties to repair the old house linked to Old Judge Green
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Greenfield
Wendell
Hetty Green
Leading New Bedford Men Up For Gambling
A police raid on the Hunters Club in New Bedford nets about a hundred men including prominent politicians and businessmen. The raid ends with arrests and the clubhouse looted by officers, while bail and court appearances loom amid rumors of fictitious names and large losses.
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New Bedford
Hunters’ Club
New England
Central
Loco engineers back subway wage dispute action
Fifteen hundred members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers vote to support motor engineers on the elevated road in demanding a $3.50 daily wage for a nine hour day for subway motor men, opposed to the Interborough plan of $8 for ten hours. Grand Chief Stone and Assistant Grand Chief Hurley stay to seek settlement with Interborough.
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New York
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Bryan
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Subway
Warren
Stone
Cleveland
Edward J. Hurley
Boston
Interborough
Gypsy moths infest Newtons homes and fences
Aug 28 Newtons report widespread gypsy moth infestation with caterpillar eggs and cocoons covering trees bushes and even houses and fences in many areas.
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Newton
Newtons
Laborers at 30 Newton Street Loosened From Posts
West Newton August 28 Thirty laborers in the street department were told they would be laid off by order of Superintendent Ross. The workers received notices last night informing them of the cuts amid municipal cost-cutting moves.
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Newton Street
West Newton
Newton
Ross
Cause of Heart Prostrations in Hot Weather
Sleepless nights in this hot weather weaken vitality and expose to heat prostrations. A cup of Sanford's Ginger tea made from genuine Sanford's Ginger, taken on retirement, will give refreshing sleep. It draws the blood from the head, quiets the nerves, quickens circulation and promotes digestion. It relieves cramps and pains and checks summer ills, breaks up colds and fevers and wards off malaria and epidemic influences.
Sanford's Ginger Invigorates Housewives With Digestion Boost
Life is made worth the living for many a tired housewife by the delicious refreshing and strengthening Sanford's Ginger. It gently stimulates and invigorates drawing the blood from the head and centering it at the stomach, quieting the nerves and promoting digestion.
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Sanford
Sanford's Egg Nogg Healthful Drink Recipe
Two-thirds glass milk, one egg well beaten, two teaspoonfuls sugar, one teaspoonful Sanford's Ginger. This is delicious and healthful splendid for weak nerves, run-down people, especially between meals and on retiring.
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Sanford
Sanford's Ginger Healthful Reminder
A concise health note urges readers to choose Sanford's Ginger for daily wellness. The message emphasizes consistency and brand familiarity, calling attention to its trusted, healthful reputation.
Burglary Charge In Lynn Shoe Store Theft
B A Jenkins, 65, of 27 Harbor street Lynn, is under arrest at Station 7 charged with breaking and entering Bernard Goldfine store at 52 Border Street and stealing shoes valued at 15 dollars.
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B. A. Jenkins
Harbor Street
Lynn
Station 7
Bernard Goldfine
Border Street
Port Arthur Battle Report From Aug 28 Front
Reports from Port Arthur state Russian forts east of the railroad were driven from Rihlungshan and forces retreated to Fort No 15 north of Chaochanko. Japanese attacks on Fort Antishan and Fort No 5 suffered heavy losses, with conflicting claims of Russian evacuation. Ships and land batteries endure shelling as battleships Retvizan Poltava and Sevastopol are damaged and Japanese forts rise at Louisa Bay.
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Chefo
Port Arthur
Rihlungshan
Dragon Hills
Fort Itzshan
Antizshan
Itzshan
Fort No. 5
No. 5
Liaoti Mountain
Retvizan
Poltava
Sevastopol
Pobieda
Louisa Bay
Philippine Exports Decline While Imports Rise
Washington Aug 28 During the nine months ending March last the Philippine Islands show a >$1,000,000 gain in total commerce. Imports rose by nearly $2,000,000, while exports fell slightly due to reduced copper and sugar shipments though hemp and tobacco rose. Excluding precious metals and US purchases, imports totaled $25,927,024 and exports $22,256,169, a 7 percent imports and 2 percent export shift. Rice regions of British and French East Indies led the trade increase.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Bureau of Insular Affairs
United States
British
French East Indies
Lost Boy Drowns Near North Ferry Drop
The naked sun tanned body of 12 year old James Grigorio of 48 Battery street was found near the North ferry after he disappeared on Aug 25 during swimming with companions. Harbor police boat Watchman brought the body to Constitution wharf and Undertaker Briggs took charge. Police will halt swimming under the ferry drop.
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North Ferry
James Grigorio
Battery Street
James
Constitution Wharf
Briggs
Grigorio
Oldfield Auto Kills Two in Dust Cloud Crash at Track
Webb seized a narrow lead in a mile race as his car skidded in a dust cloud blinding Oldfield who crashed through the fence. Oldfield later died from the collision while Webb won by a large margin for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition trophy worth $500.
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Webb
Oldfield
Man Identified After Found Dead in Shirley Marsh
The body of F. P. McClure, 39, of 10 Coral avenue, was found Saturday in Shirley marsh Winthrop and identified yesterday at Bennison's undertaking rooms. Dr. Metcalf said death occurred about five hours before discovery from hemorrhage of the lungs. The widow said he had not been away that long. He had gone out to pick flowers and was found dead.
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Shirley Marsh
Winthrop
Bennison
F. P. McClure
Coral Avenue
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