Port Arthur Captured Said To Fall After Fierce Assault
Reports from London and other sources claim Port Arthur has fallen after a three day combined land and sea assault. Officials have not confirmed the capture, but military men note the onslaught was overwhelming. Russian ships near Vladivostok remain offshore as Admiral Togo cannot spare vessels. Lethal combat and sinking losses are reported on both sides.
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London
Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Togo
Czar In Plot Of Assassins In St Petersburg
Police uncover evidence that the Czar was in the plot to assassinate M Plehve. Fifteen anarchists arrived in St Petersburg and several arrests were made before the July 14 attempt. A foreign bomb, similar to the one that killed Plehve, was recovered. Requiem for Plehve held with Mme Plehve and officials present. the Emperor to attend Sunday's funeral.
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ST. Petersburg
von Plehve
M. von Plehve
Mme. von Plehve
Important Position in Japs Hands In Perilous Retreat Near Liaoyang
General Kuropatkin is reported retreating toward Mukden leaving key positions south of Liaoyang in Japanese hands. If Kuroki’s plan succeeds, a strong Japanese force could seize the railroad north of Liaoyang and cut off retreat for a large portion of Kuropatkin's army.
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Kio
Kuropatkin
Mukden
Liaoyang
Kuroki
Venezuelan President Confiscates Asphalt Trust Assets
In New York on July 29 financial circles learned that President Castro of Venezuela had practically confiscated the Asphalt Trust, a massive property holding valued in the millions owned by New York and Washington capitalists. An appeal to Washington is planned amid expected complications.
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New York
Castro
Venezuela
Great “‘Asphalt Trust
Washington
Thieves rob parlor at Young's Hotel in broad daylight
Thieves entered the ladies reception room at Young's Hotel and escaped through a Court square window with 250 dollars worth of cut glass and silverware. The robbery occurred shortly before midnight as staff were changing shifts and guests were present in the lobby area. A cut glass clock, two gold mounted vases and various toilet articles were taken.
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Young’s Hotel
Court Square
Station 2
Court Street
Dedication at New Calvary Cemetery on July 31
A dedication ceremony will be held at New Calvary Catholic Cemetery located at Walk Hill and Harvard Streets on Sunday July 31 at 2 30 P M. The event marks the formal opening of the cemetery with attendees invited to participate in the service. Local church leaders will preside and community members are welcome.
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New Calvary Catholic Cemetery
Walk Hill
Harvard Sts
Cambridge Robbery: Watch Snatched Then Thief Captured
John Curley of 136 North Harvard Street Brighton was held up on Com mon Street Cambridge in broad daylight. A man named H. J. McFarlan snatched the timepiece and knocked him down. Police captured the thief within two hours and Curley’s watch was recovered.
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John Curley
Harvard Street
Brighton
Common Street
Cambridge
Curley
H. J. McFarlan
Refugees claim Japanese losses at Port Arthur
Refugees arriving in Chefco report that Japan lost a cruiser and a gunboat last Thursday night after striking mines near Port Arthur. Sources describe the vessels as sunk and the incident as a naval setback amid ongoing hostilities.
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Chefco
Port Arthur
Horsford’s Acid Phosphate Promises Nerve Soothing Tonic
An old patent medicine ad touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a perfect tonic for digestive strength calm nerves and better sleep. It claims to fortify general health and provide restful effects.
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Horsford
Korea 10 Escape From Korea 10 Escape Tokio
July 29 8 p m The steam ship Korea arrived at Yokohama at 7 this morning She saw no Russian warships and was not aware of danger The Korea did not go to Midway Island because she was late weather was foggy yesterday aiding her escape Captain Seabury was astonished by warnings from boarding launches
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Tokio
Korea
Yokohama
Doric
Midway Island
Seabury
Russian cruisers seen near Tokyo bay
Times correspondent reports Vladivostok squadron cruisers sighted south of Loza Island at the entrance to Tokyo Bay. It is believed the Russian ships will be driven off or forced into action within a day.
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London
Times
Tokio
Vladivostok
Loza
Bay of
Little Emmanuel Frasca Dies After Four Story Fall
A 65 year old 166 Endicott street boy named Emmanuel Frasca fell four stories to the asphalt courtyard behind his home yesterday afternoon and died at Relief Hospital minutes after arrival. The accident happened after 4 o'clock when the child climbed on a kitchen table to look out the open window, missed his footing, struck a railing, and landed head first on the ground. His mother fainted upon seeing him. Summer Colds and Chills Quickly cured by Sanford's Ginger.
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Emmanuel Frasca
Endicott Street
Portland Shippers Fear Seizures Reach Oregon Ports
Portland freight firms and mills faced anxiety after eastern seizures affect goods sent to Japan. Balfour Guthrie Co and Multnomah Mills shipped flour on the Arabia to Hong Kong. Portland Flouring Mills sent its entire cargo to a Chinese port, while T M Stevens Co Eddy Falk and American Trading Co of San Francisco also dispatched flour to Japan. Railway materials on the Arabia were bound for a Yokohama Kobe line. Three shipments sailed from Portland on the Nicodema Arabia and Aragonia, awaiting instruction at Astoria.
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Portland, Ore
Far East
Japan
Balfour, Guthrie & Co
Multnomah Mills Company
Arabia
Hong Kong
Portland Flouring Mills Company
T. M. Stevens & Co
Portland
Eddy Falk
Fair Forecast for Boston and Vicinity
The forecast calls for fair skies across Boston and surrounding areas this weekend. Saturday and Sunday are expected to remain dry with light winds and above normal temperatures for the season.
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Boston and Vicinity
Diamonds Stolen From Beacon Hill Woman as Pair Held
Mary Winslow of 47 Chestnut Street reports missing a watch, a twin diamond ring, a solitaire diamond ring, and a diamond scarf pin valued at 950 dollars. Mary J. Wright, 16, Ipswich, employed in the house, is under arrest. Chester J. Robbins, her alleged lover, is in custody after diamonds were traced to him. Only one stone recovered. Wright allegedly admitted seeing the jewels and taking them. Robbins produced the missing ring stone and refused to name others. Date of theft June 8, possession July 21.
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Mary W. Winslow
Chestnut Street
Beacon Hill
Mary J. Wright
Ipswich
Chester J. Robbins
Patterson
Robbins
Port Arthur Captured Reported by Weihaiwei Telegram
A telegram from Weihaiwei confirms reports from Chefoo that Port Arthur has fallen. It notes the British fleet will return to the area tomorrow and mentions Weihaiwei’s wireless station used for communication. A London telegram repeats the supposition of capture as the fleet heads back.
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Shanghai
Weihaiwei
Chefoo
Port Arthur
London
Reuter
Weihaiweli
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PRI
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