Japs Press Russian Lines Near Liaoyang In Major Assault
Russian forces under General Kuropatkin defend fortified positions as Japanese armies under Field Marshal Oyama launch a united attack from south and east near Liaoyang. By Aug 31 both sides fight hard with reinforcements. no clear breakthrough yet.
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Tokio
Japan
Liaoyang
Kuropatkin
Marquis Oyama
Shoushanpao
Shaoyanzui
Tenchiafang
Hsinlintun
British Minister Stops Russian Ship Repairs
Shanghai report states the British minister ordered the repair of the Russian cruiser Askold and the torpedo boat destroyer Grozovoi halted at a dock owned by British citizens. China orders the paroled crews to return to Russia. Japanese consul warns neutral ships leaving Shanghai with these crews will be captured by Japanese warships.
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Shanghai
Askold
Grozovoi
China
Russia
Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Lung Cure
At the AMA session in Atlantic City experts urge home care for consumption and pneumonia. The ad proclaims Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a safe cure and preventive, claiming it purifies blood, rebuilds tissue, and strengthens the system. the bottle costs $1 and a medical booklet is available.
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American Medical Association
Atlantic City
California
Colorado
BE. F. Wells
Duffy
Daffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
Lost French barkentine reported near Cape Race
The Canadian schooner Troop reports that on August 20 the French barkentine Coleraine, with 34 aboard, had only three men left after storms and losses at sea. Captain Zimmermann, asked for aid to reach St John’s but weather forced inaction, and the vessel and crew are feared lost.
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ST. John's
N. F
Pentz
Grand Banks
Zimmermann
Coleraine
Cape Race
Police Listing Shows Drop in Applications This Year
At last night’s close of the police supplementary listing the total stood just over 195000, with 276 applications yesterday. This year sees 1369 supplementary applications versus 3440 last year, indicating a reduction of 2071. Commissioners Clark and Curtis attended the close.
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Clark
Curtis
Russians Report The Abandonment Of Liaoyang
The war office reports that General Kuropatkin moved his army to the right bank of the Taitse River abandoning Liaoyang on the left bank. The Japanese occupy Liaoyang as Kuropatkin aims to fight from a strong, compact position south of the river and prevent division of his forces. The article says the move is strategic, not a retreat, and may lead to renewed battle to a finish.
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Associated Press
War Office
Oral Kuroki
Taitse Ri
Kuropatkin
Lhaoyang
Liaoyang
Kuroki
Sakankankwantun
Taitse
Jealous Husband Shoots Wife Then Kills Self in Lowell
Narcisse Dufresne 26 shot his wife Almeria in Decatur avenue near Merrimack street and then died three hours later. Almeria wounded but likely to recover. They had been married 10 years after eloping from a Canadian rival.
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Lowell
Narcisse Dufresne
Almeria
Decatur Avenue
Merrimack Street
Caurwin
St. Jean de Baptiste
Dufresne
Enterprise Sails From Funchal for Provincetown
A cablegram from Commander William F. Low U S Navy to the Massachusetts Nautical Training School reports the Enterprise sailed from Funchal yesterday for Provincetown.
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Massachusetts Nautical Training School
State House
William F. Low
U. S. Navy
Enterprise
Funchal
Provincetown
Robber Steals $1000 in Jewelry From Eagle Jewelry Co
In full view of hundreds and a patrol wagon, a bold thief entered the Eagle Jewelry Company at 353 Washington Street around 7:25 PM and escaped with gems and jewelry valued at $1000 from the safe. A clerk was shocked as three cases were seized and the thief vanished into the crowd. The haul included six solid gold watches, six gold filled watches, about 30 diamonds and ruby rings, and assorted stones.
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Eagle Jewelry Company
Washington Street
Station 2
Lindsay
Division 2
Optician
London papers on Jap victory
News from the Far East notes rail disruption between Mukden and Liaoyang and a Japanese march of 35 000 from Dalny to Haicheng. Reports cite Kuropatkin's perilous position and possible retreat, with claims of Japanese landings near Port Arthur and Liaoti Mountain, and ongoing attacks at coastal forts.
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London
Associated Press
Mukden
Liaoyang
Far East
Daily Mail
Dalny
Haicheng
Port Arthur
Oyama
Manchuria
St. Petersburg
Linovitch
Vladivostok
Kuropatkin
Tientsin
Chefoo
Tiger’s Tail
Liaoti Mountain
How Japs Led Up To Liaoyang Assault
War dispatches describe intensified fighting near Liaoyang on Sept. 1 with Japanese artillery quiet then active to cover crossings of the Taise River at Sakankwanwan and near the city. General Kuroki ordered pontoon crossings and ford attempts while Kuropatkin reeled to form a defensive line and counter any northeast flank move.
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Liaoyang
ST. Petersburg
War Office
Associated Press
Mukden
Kuroki
Taitse
Sakankankwantun
Tokio Rings With Shouts Of Victory
Tokio crowds cheer the Liaoyang victory as General Oku's forces attack the Russian right centre and force a retreat. Russian losses unknown. Oyama vows to press pursuit with vigor and inflict crushing blows on Kuropatkin while Russians abandon guns and stores.
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Tokio
Liaoyang
Oku
Kuroki
Marshal Oyama
Oyama
Kuropatkin
Steamship Independent Cleared to Niuchwang Unhampered
Sir Robert Hart, head of the Chinese maritime customs, rules that the steamship Independent may proceed to Niuchwang unhampered from Chefoo.
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Steamship Independent
Chefoo
Sir Robert Hart
Chinese Maritime Customs Service
Niuchwang
Japanese Torpedo Boat Enters Shanghai Port
Shanghai reports a Japanese torpedo boat entering the harbor at 11 30 AM to day. It is believed she came for dispatches for the fleet.
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Shanghai
Bride of 19 Still Missing in Charlestown
Maud Gilchrist, 19, disappeared from 193 Main Street Charlestown since Saturday morning. Husband fears foul play as search extends past midnight. She wore a black cheviot skirt black waist and hat. coat left behind with jewelry except an old-fashioned gold watch. She is 5 feet 8 inches tall weighs 140 pounds dark complexioned with large dark eyes.
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Maud Gilchrist
Main Street
Charlestown
Boston and Suburban Express and Parcel Companies Form
Fur twelve local and suburban express firms within ten miles of Boston unite as the Boston and Suburban Express and Parcel Companies. A voluntary association with 500000 capital. officers include President Edward P. Shaw and Secretary William R. Buckminster. A Batterymarch street clearing house will speed parcel collection and delivery, promising two daily deliveries and earlier receipt for distant residents.
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Boston
Boston & Suburban Express and Parcel Companies
Edward P. Shaw
A. A. Rothenberg
Samuel J. Shaw
William R. Buckminster
Batterymarch Street
Attorney General Name Prohibition Cited in Firemen Request
A reply from the attorney-general's office to Attorney Henry D. Yeaton denies using the attorney-general's name in pursuing the one day off in five for Boston firemen. Frederick H. Nash, assistant attorney-general, states he reported that the name should not be used and notes no consultation with the AG.
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Attorney-General
Henry D. Yeaton
Boston
Frederick H. Nash
Paraguayan rebels win capture of Villa Concepcion and 400 men
The Paraguayan revolutionists seized Villa Concepcion with armed men and matériel. They reject government terms and a capital attack is believed imminent while Argentina refuses to recognize them as belligerents.
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Buenos Ayres
Villa Concepcion
Argentina
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Soki
White House
ICS
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Papa
West
Medical Association
New York
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Cushing Vedical Supply CO
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