Siege Around Port Arthur Tightens as War Rages
Reports from Chefoo describe Japanese forces forming a land cordon around Port Arthur and occupying the surrounding hills, with two large warships missing from the Port Arthur squadron. Tokyo says operations of great importance continue in secrecy as the siege intensifies and a final assault looms.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Wolf Mountain
Sevastopol
Tokio
Dalny
Togo
Riverbank Bookkeeper's Trunk Robbed
Miss Lizzie MecClennan a Riverbank court bookkeeper living on Inman street Cambridge reports a home entry and theft of 35 from her trunk. Police have the case and are investigating to solve the incident.
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Lizzie MecClennan
Riverbank Court
Inman Street
Cambridge
Cholera Flares in Manchuria Across Fronts
A cable from Minister Allen at Seoul reports a grave danger to belligerent forces in Manchuria. A missionary surgeon says cholera has crossed Manchuria and appeared at Antung, signaling spread within the theater.
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Washington
Allen
Seoul
Manchuria
Antung
Japanese Gunboat Kaimon Sinks After Mine Strike
Telegraph message from Tokyo dated today reports Admiral Togo confirming that on July 5 the Japanese gunboat Kaimon on a special mission near Talienwan in dense fog struck a Russian mine and sank. Three officers including Commander Takahashi and 19 petty officers and men are missing. the remaining crew were saved.
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Washington
Tokio
Togo
Kaimon
Talienwan
Takahashi
Mrs Stuart Case Referred To Referee In Bank Suit
Mrs. Stuart once central to the Wentworth will case faced two suits in Tremont building heard by Rob ert M Morse. Newton Centre Savings Bank sues on a 5000 promissory note and Abbott S Mitchell seeks 25000 on notes. Suits by Mrs Stuart seek to set aside mortgages and stock assignments involving properties on Court street Swampscott and a Boston Tow Boat Company stock claim with the New York Central railroad. Stuart denies several signatures on the papers.
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Stuart
Susan M. Stuart
Robert M. Morse
Tremont
Newton Centre
Court Street
Chamberlin
Stephen Jennings
Swampscott
Boston Tow Boat Company
New York Central Railroad
Ex Judge Bates Case Rescheduled to July 21
The case against ex Judge Edward C. Bates of Westboro was called in Municipal Criminal Court yesterday and continued to July 21 for hearing. Bail remains $10,000, furnished by the defendant. Bates is charged with larceny of 11,683 dollars from George H. Clowes of Waterbury Connecticut.
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Edward C. Bates
Westboro
Municipal Criminal Court
Bates
George H. Clowes
Waterbury
Conn
Lynn Boy Drowns at Chebacco Lake During Bathing
In Beverly on July 7 Eugene A. Burnham an 18 year old Lynn resident and son of Joseph Burnham disappeared after cramps while swimming in Chebacco Lake. Rescue efforts by night failed to recover the body.
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Beverly
Chebacco Lake
Eugene A. Burnham
Joseph Burnham
Lynn
Japanese Swarms Advance On Kaichou In Mountain Skirmish
On July 7 Japanese forces surged over mountain crests and pressed toward Kaichou. General Chirikoff’s Russian vanguard retreated while Samsonoff attempted a rear-guard defense near Kaichou. Japanese forces reached five miles from Kaichou before nightfall, with two Russian infantry squads and two Cossack companies driven from Nantay. General Chirikoff’s southeast of Kaichou position remains, while plans by the Japanese are not yet clear.
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Tatcheriao
Kaichou
Chirikoff
Nantay
Samsonoff
Skrydloff Sinks 2 Jap Torpedo Boats
St Petersburg dispatch reports Vice-Admiral Skrydloff saying on July 3 Russian cruisers under Vice-Admiral Bezobrazoff met seven large Japanese vessels in the Corean Gulf and withdrew. Japanese torpedo boats attacked, two were sunk, no Russian losses. Russians also visited Gensan, burned a tug and schooner, and reports confirm a large British steamer laden with sleepers and timber for the Fusan Seoul railroad.
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London
St. Petersburg
Skrydloff
Bezobrazoff
Corean Gulf
Anese
Admiral Skrydloff
Gensan
Fusan-Seoul
Nature Lover Dies in Woods in Stoneham
Evans Anderson found the body of 70 year old Richard Tibbets of 34 Gould Street in the woods near Doleful Pond. Medical Examiner Provandie cites apoplexy as the cause. Tibbets, a longtime nature enthusiast, left home this morning and was not seen again until the discovery. he leaves a widow.
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Stoneham
Doleful Pond
Evans Anderson
Richard Tibbets
Gould Street
Provandie
Tibbets
Anderdon
Bates and Emmons Auto Trip to Providence
Governor Bates and party completed an 88 mile Providence trip with two cars arriving at the State House at 7 23 last evening. The return left the archway at 10 17 with Bates in the lead car while Emmons car trailed, dinner at Field s Point featured a bouquet reception, and a later exchange over speeding precautions near Fenway raised a brief dispute.
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Bates
State House
Providence
W. W. Blackmar
Thomas F. Reddy
John W. McGrath
Judge Emmons
Francis Hurtubis, Jr
Peter Schwamb
Technology
Daniel Macdonald
Odd Fellows’ Association
Bellevue
Emmons
Dedham
Fenway
R. I
Governor Bates
Judge Emmons Enjoys Isle of Spice Chorus Girls Fire Drill
Judge Emmons at Globe Theatre last night admired chorus girls behind the scenes. He praised their fitness and entertainment as he watched act two firecracker jokes and later observed an exhibition fire drill with the scantily clad performers.
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Judge Emmons
Isle of Spice
Globe Theatre
Bailey's Absence Delays Court Martial Proceeding
A court martial for Captain James A. Cully versus Lieutenant John Delaney was adjourned after an hour when Lieutenant Colonel Bailey, presiding, was found absent in New York. The hearing resumes July 20 at 7:30 PM. troops at the Second Brigade HQ await Bailey's return as taps sounded and the company dispersed.
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Bailey
M. Vv. M
Tremont Street
James A. Cully
Ninth Regiment
John Delaney
New York
Bass Point House Liquor License Delayed by Board Action
NAHANT July 7 The Board of Selectmen granted four liquor licenses but held up the Bass Point House permit awaiting status. Chairman Wilson says the license is pending and will not discuss the matter further.
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Nahant
Board of Selectmen
Bass Point House
Wilson
Cambridge council rejects two pipeline loan resolutions
Cambridge City Council held a special meeting last night and two loan orders for a Hobbs Brook to Fresh Pond pipeline were defeated. A $245,000 lower section loan failed and a $250,000 upper section loan also failed. The superintendent of buildings was authorized to auction the Dunston School building, recently abandoned.
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Cambridge
City Hall
Hobbs’ Brook
Fresh Pond
Board of Aldermen
Common Council
Dunston
Cuba Big Brother Cigarros Offer Value at Ten Cents
Estabrook and Eaton, selling agents, advertise Cuba Big Brother Cigarros filled with Havana tobacco. They claim a refined taste and aroma typical of high priced cigars and offer a box of five for ten cents, promising satisfaction and savings.
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Cuba
Havana
Estabrook & Eaton
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