Baltic Fleet Sails for Orient with Forty Pennants
The Baltic fleet departs Cronstadt for the far east with about forty pennants led by Admiral Biriloff. Nine battleships and four cruisers are among the ships, with torpedo boats and destroyers joining from sea collier support. The voyage likely follows Suez with ships coaling at sea while political moves heighten war readiness.
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Libau
St. Petersburg
Far East
Biriloff
Cronstadt
Admiralty
Rojestyensky
Suez
Cape
Kishineff
Odessa
Eighth Army Corps
Sakharoff
Kouropatkin
Czar Issues Orders to Retake Liao Yang
The Daily Mail reports Emperor orders Kouropatkin to retake Liao Yang as Russian forces retreat from Mukden. Japanese bombardment described as the fiercest in history with tens of thousands of shells daily. Tokyo cites over 25,000 Russian losses by Ling Yang fall and positions around Liao Yang during the battle.
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Kouropatkin
Liao Yang
London
The
Daily Mail
Binmintin
Mukden
Tie Pass
Konropatkin
Tapingshen
Bennett Burleigh
Daily Telegraph
Kuroki
Tokio
Yentai
Ling Yang
All Quiet at Mukden Seen After Japanese Move
Mukden September 12 reports quiet in the region after the main Japanese force reportedly retires to Yentai. A solemn service was held for the fallen in action.
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Mukden
Yentai
Weather and ceremony noted amid rain threats
Attendees were tended by the staff as distant shots were heard during the solemn ceremony. The weather remained threatening with more rain expected, yet the service retained its solemn tone despite the unsettled forecast.
Russian Lena Repairs In San Francisco Bay Stretch
The Lena a Russian transport arrives for repairs after thirty one days from Vladivostok. It carries 97 crew and 21 officers with twenty three guns. Captain Berlinsky says engines need work and awaits Washington word on how long to stay. The Lena left Vladivostok on a cruiser mission to target enemy ships including the America of Toyo Kisen Waisha.
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San Francisco
Vladivostok
Berlinsky
Enron Ironworks
Washington
Lena
America
Toyo Kisen Waisha
Orient
Hong Kong
Russian cruiser Lena in San Francisco under boiler scrutiny
No U.S. representative has boarded the Lena to verify Captain Berlingky's claim that the warship is unseaworthy due to boiler damage. Inspector Bulger will inspect the Lena's boilers and report to Collector Stratton, which will determine whether the vessel must sail or stay for required repairs.
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San Francisco
United States
Lena
A. T. Berlingky
Port Tong
John K. Bulger
Stratton
Russians Shell Palichuang Trenches Near Port Arthur
Reports from Port Arthur dated Sept 4 indicate Russian artillery destroyed Japanese covered trenches in front of Palichuang. Overnight Sept 4 Japanese outposts advanced into Russian lines, with repeated bombardments and reconnoitering described in Novikrai issues for Sept 5 6 and 7. Russian activity to the northeast at Rihlingshan and Hikwanshan suggests a forthcoming attack.
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Che Foo
Port Arthur
Palichuang
Novikrai
Rihlingshan
Hikwanshan
Rihlungshan
Prayers Urged for Russian Army Victory by Holy Synod
The Russian Holy Synod announces an imperial order for special prayers in churches across the empire on Sundays and holidays after mass. The prayers seek divine aid for the Russian troops who sacrifice their lives for faith, the emperor, and the country, and for long life of the victorious soldiers and repose of the fallen.
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St. Petersburg
Holy Synod
Attack on Catholic mission in German Guinea kills clergy
News from German New Guinea reports natives attacked a Catholic mission. Fathers Raschen and Ruttar, Brothers Bley Plarsenaert and Schelekens, and Sisters Sofia Agatha Annie Agnes and Antella were slain. Thirty six natives were captured, sixteen executed. The plan to murder all whites was foiled.
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Brisbane
Queensland
German New Guinea
Raschen and
Ruttar
Bley
Plarsenaert
Schellekens
Sofia
Agatha
Annie
Agnes
Antella
Tobacco Companies to Merge in New York Meeting
Local stock holders of the Continental, Consolidated and American Tobacco companies are notified of a New York meeting on Sept 2 where a complete merger of the three concerns will be voted upon. Much stock is held in St Louis and several major factories to form the merged entity are located here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Continental, Consolidated and American Tobacco Companies
New York City
St Louis
Tragic Collision on Delaware River Kills Eight
The Delaware steamer Columbia collided with a launch carrying a Philadelphia pleasure party of twelve ten miles north of Philadelphia. Eight occupants drown. four survive. The launch belonged to Joseph Fortescue. victims include Fortescue and engineer James Briggs. The accident ended a river excursion to Trenton.
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Philadelphia
Dela Ware
Columbia
Bristol
Here
Joseph Fortescue
Wade Auday
Thomas Duffy
Thomas Corvesir
Anna Young
Joseph Pfromer
James Briggs
Trenton
Andalusia
Fortescue
International Geographical Congress Acknowledges World Wide Signal
Greetings from Washington mark the midnight time signal sent from the naval observatory. Dispatches reach from Australia to Madras and Lisbon, each noting the signal’s exact travel time and praising the United States observatory.
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International Geographical Congress
Washington
Naval Observatory
Pacific
Atlantic
Australia
Madras
India
Lisbon
Portugal
United States
Steamship City of Topeka Sinks At Seattle Dock
The Pacific Coast Steamship Company vessel City of Topeka sank at Seattle dock while loading freight for Skagway. The ship listed to starboard and settled in forty minutes with most cargo intact but a heavy loss expected. Six sailors escaped to the dock as the ship rests with only the smoke stack and masts visible.
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Seattle
Wash
Topeka
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Alaska
Skagway
Rio Grande on Rampage Hits Texas Border Towns
Alpine Texas reports the Rio Grande in its worst flood in history with severe destruction along 200 miles of the river. Presidio del Norte and Ojinito suffer extensive property loss, including the US customs house. Over 100 homes in Presidio del Norte washed away. No word yet on lives or logs.
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Rio Grande
Alpine
Tex
Presidio del Norte
Ojinito
United States Customs House
Boquillas
Four Thought to Have Perished in Storm at Sea
Grave fears are entertained for the safety of William F. Robertson his wife and their daughter Mrs R F Kolb and her husband who left Bridgeport on Thursday in a naphtha launch bound for Oyster Bay A furious thunderstorm swept the sound a few hours after departure and no trace of the boat or its occupants has been found thus all are presumed lost
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Bridgeport
Conn
William F. Robertson
R. F. Kolb
Oyster Bay
Mississippi Day Observed in St Louis by Vardaman Party
Governor James K. Vardaman of Mississippi and about 100 official guests arrived at the Jefferson hotel in St Louis to celebrate Mississippi day with state officials expo commissioners and staff in attendance.
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St. Louis
James K. Vardaman
Mississippi
Jefferson Hotel
Ballard products and remedies advertised in 1900s newspaper
A tangential ad page advertises Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs with price 25 and 50 cents from Riley's Drug Store, plus Snow Liniment for wounds, Herb ine for bile and liver relief, and Buckeye Pile Ointment. It mentions Krupp gun works and a society scandal joke with temperance notes and a New York fining incident. It ends noting a Western alcoholism expert on why men fail to walk straight.
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Ballard
Riley’s Drug Store
Tabler
Worm expeller and tonic for children health remedy
The ad promotes White's Dream Vermifuge as a worm expeller and tonic for children, priced at 25 cents and sold at Riley's Drug Store. It also notes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for constipation and mentions a Rochester citizen dying at 101 with unclear causes, hinting tobacco and alcohol use versus abstinence.
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Riley
Chamberlain
White
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Promised Quick Relief
Advert says Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets cure indigestion with one tablet for immediate relief or a money back guarantee. Sold in handsome tin boxes at 25 pts. Riley's Drugstore.
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Acker
Riley
Political gridlock lingers as prices rise in New York
In New York market chatter, eggs and other goods fetch higher prices while political sparring and quibbles persist on terms. Observers note the public debate remains unsettled despite the change in cost for basic items.
Modern dipping plant ready for cattle and stock yards
To the Shippers and Stock Growers of the West. We have completed one of the most modern dipping plants for cattle sheep and horses and are prepared to dip on short notice as a reasonable yard on the road. Buyers always here to buy feeders. Union Stock Yards Co Grand Island Neb.
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Union Stock Yards Co
Grand Island
Neb
Actress in Philadelphia Takes Own Life Before Marriage
In Philadelphia an actress killed herself to avoid a planned marriage. The death ends a brief life of public exposure, contrasting with the strain of an anticipated theatrical pairing.
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Philadelphia
Experience Teaches The Remedy For Coughs And Colds
In Acker’s English Remedy for coughs colds or croup the ad promises a refund of 25 cents and 50 cents if it fails. Riley’s Drug Store offers this pharmaceutical remedy.
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Acker
Riley's
Croesus the Laughing Millionaire in Antiquity
Scholars say Croesus never laughed, yet he could make people laugh from the other side of their mouths with his wealth and power as a famous ancient figure.
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Croesus
Ballard’s Snow Liniment Praised By Mississippi Reader
W H Harrison of Cleveland Mississippi writes Aug 15 1902 praising Ballard's Snow Liniment after a nail wound caused leg contraction and knee abscess. He credits a 50 cent bottle from F F Lord’s drug store now in Colo as curing the leg and calls it the best liniment. The note adds medical remarks on abscesses and cites Riley the druggist. The czars edict abolishing whipping in his domains may interest the heir apparent at a spanking age.
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W. H. Harrison
Cleveland
Miss
Ballard
F. Lord
Colo
Riley
Pioneer Limited train and rail luxury pioneer in 1888
The St. Paul Road introduced electric train lighting in 1888 and set standards in car luxury with the Pioneer Limited. The note adds a remark about love and a warning of pawning jewels without notice.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Rocker's Blood Elixir Promoted for Blood Purification
Advertises Rocker's Blood Elixir as a cure for impure blood causing headache body pains fever pimples and sores. Claims to purify blood and cure scrofulous or syphilitic poisons with a positive guarantee on every bottle.
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Rocker
Riley
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Boston
Riley's Drug Store
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Buffalo
BR. L. Nile
Central Pharmacy
Portland, Or
Ely
Department of the Interior Land Office
Helena
Mont
L.J. Price
A. S
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Montana
Exid Land
Frank Lennon
Michael Lautarbach
Milton
Davidson
Wiliam A. Jones
Montans- Feanx D
Miracle
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
F. August Tanchmman
Bedrock
Beaverhead County
J. J. Price
Jeane Hife
Harry Schuler
Henry Hildreth
Alonzo Yount
Frank D. Mreacre
Register
Department of Me Interior
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Deck Harkneys
Thomas F. Jenkins
Dell, Mont
Beaverhead
L. J. Price
Charles H. Seybold
Lima
U. S
Joseph Seybold
Gilbert McNinah
Luther Seybold
John Downing
Dell
Frank D
Mima Acie
Albert Zieme
Carl A. Carlaon
Polaris
le J. Price
Pion
Said
Paul Ziema
Milton K. Hays
George Pyle
Willard Pyle
Pélaria
Frank D. Miracle
Hegister
George W. French
David R. Hopkins
Alfred Baker
Montana Meridian
Henry Thompson
Henry Hitter
Austin Childs
Oy Jackson D. Brandenberg
Rogiater
Eettler
Geo. W. French
Charles Pinkerton
George Romain
Martin Harrison
Martin Butch
Frank X. Carrier
Jackson
Land Office
L.j.price
Henry McNinch
Charles J. Norrie
James‘. Fleming
Ernest B. McNineh
Helens
Harvey McKnight
Bex
M. M
Alpheus Decker
Jo B Hill
Smith McKnight
Alexander Williamson
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William
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