Russian Admiral Withoft Killed in Port Arthur Fight
The August 10 clash off Shantung promontory left Admiral Withoft dead after a shell tore through the Czarevitch area at about 4 PM. Four officers nearby also perished and the ship took heavy losses, with fifteen killed and forty five wounded among the crew.
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Che Foo
Associated Press
Tsingchou
Czarevitch
Shantune Promontory
Admiral Withoft
Cyzarevitch
London
Wei-Hai-Wei
Burni
Shantunge
Wei-Hal-Wei
Tokio
Toro
Port Arthur
Russian Port Arthur squadron suffers heavy losses in rear Admiral Withoft’s sortie
St Petersburg reports describe a pivotal battle as Port Arthur’s squadron tries to break through Japanese lines. Captain Matousevitch notes the Czarevitch destruction caused a second clash amid darkness while many officers were on the bridge to rally crews.
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St. Petersburg
Japan
Russia
Port Arthur
Withoft
Matousevitch
Mateusevitch
Czareviteh
Fouadron
Japanese Russian fleet clash near Talien Bay reported
Cable from Tokio via Minister Griscom states the Russian fleet fled after engagement south of Round Island off Talien Bay with Japanese forces claiming no damage to their fleet. Port Arthur ships including cruisers and battleships fought near Kiachou Bay, with several vessels returning to Port Arthur by mid day on the 11th.
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Port Arthur
Round Island
Talien Bay
Askold
Novik
Kiachou Bay
Che Foo
Diana
London
Tokio
Togo
Nort
Accused of Plot to Kidnap in Maine Bank Terror Threat
Sheriff Marshall arrested Thomas Sorenson of Maine on charges of attempted extortion and threatening to kidnap and injure a banker’s family. The letter demanded 1000 in gold at a bridge north of town, with threats to harm the banker’s son and wife if payment failed. Sorenson, bound over to the grand jury, denies guilt and awaits further proceedings.
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Atlantic
Marshall
Thomas Sorenson
Maine
J. S. Pressnall
W. E. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Sorenson
Marne
City
Woman Killed Crossing Tracks by Northwestern Train
In Marshalltown a woman 82 was struck and killed by the eastbound Northwestern train No. 5 at Querry while crossing the tracks. The engineer could not see due to a curve and the body was mangled, with the head severed. No inquest was held.
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Marshalltown
Fannie Zinicheck
Northwestern
Querry
Here
Zinicheck
H. H. Nichols
Hutson
Accidental Shot Ends Windsor Hotel Owner's Life
George S. Nestle of Carrell, owner of the Windsor hotel, was accidentally shot in the hotel office by a revolver discharge while counting coupons. He died within minutes after being found. coroner's verdict cites accidental discharge as the cause. Also reported, Rear Admiral Withoft of Russian naval forces died in the Port Arthur engagement. details tag official telegrams.
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George S. Nestle
Carrell
Carroll
Windsor Hotel
Nestle
Shreve
Withoft
Port Arthur
Tatnechon
Contain Matonsertteh
Cvarevitch
Bullete Through Heart Perry Tragedy of a Love Rejection
Alma Carlson of Woodward near Perry 22, famed as the community belle, shot herself after a likely heartbreak connected to a former sweetheart now in North Dakota. She died three minutes after the shot, following a dinner with her family at Neon. A letter alleged from the former lover was sought but not found.
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Perry
North Dakota
Alma Carlson
Woodward
Tce Heart
Neon
Grinnell Bank Failure Report Reveals Fraud
Examiner Shaw's report to the comptroller describes the bank's wrecked condition and a tangled situation. It cites gross criminal frauds attributed to the Spencer father and son, now dead, with few remaining responsible parties.
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Washington
Shaw
Grinnell
Ridgeley
Rebell Bank
Spencers
Grinnell Bank
Farm Hand Dies After Illinois Train Collision Near Farley
In Dubuque on August 13 John Simmons aged 21 a farm hand was struck by a passing Illinois train near Farley. He and the team he drove were instantly killed and he was hurled into a fence post with fatal head injuries. He was the first of thirteen brothers to die.
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Dubuque
John Simmons
Farley
Lightning damages tanks and barn in Corydon
Gasoline tanks at Standard Oil in Corydon were struck by lightning burning eight thousand gallons of gasoline near the Burlington tracks. The mail train was delayed two hours and the company barn also burned. Colfax Mineral Water advertises its claim proven for years as a remedy for stomach liver kidneys or bowels. Colfax Bottling Works Colfax Iowa.
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Corydon
Standard Oil Company
Burlington
Colfax
Colfax Bottling Works
Iowa
Barn Fire Destroys Dawson Stock Farm Buildings
Three large barns at W. A. Dawson stock farm near Webster City were burned to the ground early yesterday. The two hay-filled barns and harnesses were consumed, with livestock saved. Loss estimated between 2000 and 3000 dollars. The article ends with a humorous shoe remark.
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Webster City
W. A. Dawson
Kamimura sinks Rurik in dawn battle with Vladivostok squadron
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Kamimura engaged the Russian Vladivostok squadron off Ts Island in the Strait of Korea. The Russian cruiser Rurik was sunk while cruisers Grobomo and Russia fled northward after sustaining damage. Japanese losses described as slight and Tokyo celebrates naval gains and restored sea mastery.
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Tokio
Kamimura
Vladivostok
Tsu Island
Strait of Korea
Rurik
Russia
Gromobol
Navy Department
Atsuma
Iwai
Takashiba
Japan
Togo
Port Arthur
Toro
Vira
Komimrra
Ts' Island
Ruri
Gromoehel
Roests
Strikers End Open Shop Strike After Two Months
The United Garment Workers strike against the open shop in New York ends after about two months. Employers report union rank and file fell from 22,000 to 5,000 as workers accept individual wage agreements. Estimated wage losses range from 1.5 to 2 million dollars.
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New York
United Garment
Heir to the Russian throne born at Alexandra villa
In St Petersburg on August 13 the empress gave birth to a son and heir named Alexis. The christening is planned after a quiet accouchement at 12 30 p m with the child and empress reported well. The event occurred at Alexandra villa in Peterhof Park, a secluded area away from the main palace.
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St. Petersburg
Alexis
Great
Peterhof
Alexandra Villa
Peterhof Park
His
Xenia
Olga
Grand Duke
Michael
Grand Palace
Russian Fleet News From Port Arthur and Chefoo Harbor
A Russian torpedo boat destroyer reports six battleships four cruisers and half the torpedo boats escaped Port Arthur. Russians arrive with passengers claiming a sea battle is likely as Japanese forces pursue them. Tokyo reports a daylong clash with unknown results and ships Retvizan and Pobieda seen near Port Arthur. London confirms a severe naval engagement and Japanese torpedo boat destroyer attacks.
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Che Foo
Che Foo Harbor
Port Arthur
Tokio
Retvizan
Pobieda
London
Storm of Fire and Shells at Port Arthur Fortress
A Port Arthur refugee arriving in Liao Yang reports defenders remain at their posts despite intense heat and constant bombardment. Women heroically bring water to thirsty soldiers as shells erase space within the fortress perimeter and smoke fills the air. Umbrellas and friends are scarce during these dire hours.
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Liao Yang
Port Arthur
Doan's Kidney Pills Heal Woman After Severe Sickness
Marion Knight of 33 N Ashland Ave Chicago credits Doan's Kidney Pills with a dramatic recovery from winter aches in every bone and kidney pains. She reports rapid improvement within a week, resumed hearty eating, and full recovery after seven weeks, noting prior money spent on ineffective medicines.
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Marion Knight
Ashland Ave
Chie
West Side Wednesday Club
Dean
Foster. Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Price Cc
Defiance Starch Pitch Sparks Consumer Dissent
A fragmented ad copy questions Defiance Starch value after dealer returns and trade by trial. It promises a third more for the same money and claims to avoid clumping. The punning copy ends by asking about an outing and asking if you have tried it.
Low rate tickets hotly contested for fair travel
Passenger officials curb nontransferable excursion tickets amid federal state and city laws. Brokers manipulate fares and dates prompting inspectors at Union Station and police involvement. Victims seek refunds after being ejected from trains, while railroad offices record misused tickets and advise recovery steps.
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St. Louis
Union Station
St. Louis Republic
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