Japs Repulse Fierce Attack Near Motien Pass
Russian forces under Lieut Gen Kelter attack Japanese positions at Motien pass in heavy fog. Kuroki reports Japanese resistance was strong, with about 2,000 Russian casualties and 300 Japanese killed. Tokyo and Berlin dispatches note 4,000 Japanese repelled a fort assault near Port Arthur and Kuropatkin faces three-sided pressure.
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Tokio
Kelter
Motien Pass
Kuroki
Fusan
Yalu River
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Berlin
Mukden
Pigeon Bay
Kuropatkin
London
Tatchekino
Liaotung
Russia
Oku
Nodeu
Dolbeer Will Appraises Vast Estate To Widow Friend
The Dolbeer estate valued near 2 million is left largely to Etta Marion Warren, with 300000 cash and 400000 in Dolbeer & Carson Lumber stock to her, plus the home, personal effects, and the residue for other relatives, charities get 80000, and 50000 funds for a mausoleum at Cypress Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mies Bertha Marion Dolbeer
Waldorf-Astor
New York
Etta Marion Warren
Dolbeer & Carson Lumber Company
Mies Dolbeer
Cypress Lawn
Weather Summary Shows Mixed Crop Conditions Across Regions
The weekly weather crop report notes highly favorable temperatures east of the Rockies and unseasonably cool conditions on the Pacific coast. Corn reports rapid growth with few bad conditions, while drought hurts late Texas plantings. Winter wheat harvest improves, Missouri and Nebraska nearly finished, oats show rust in the lower Missouri valley, tobacco remains promising though North Carolina and Virginia lag, and haying weather improves with some rain-related injuries in the Ohio valley and middle Atlantic states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Missouri Valley
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
Texas
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Minnesota
Middle Atlantic
North Carolina
Virginia
Meat Industry War Grips Chicago Stock Yards
Chicago and the nation brace for a major labor clash as 80,000 packers and other workers prepare for prolonged strikes in nine cities. Arbitration collapsed after a three hour meeting over reinstatement terms, signaling likely widespread sympathy strikes and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Packers
Donnelly
Tragedy in Buffalo Ends in Family Suicide
Edgar T. Washburn of Heathfield & Washburn grain firm on the board of trade shot his wife and 15 year old daughter Gladys at their 83 Putnam Street home before turning the gun on himself. Neighbors say a temporary insanity may have triggered the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Edgar T. Washburn
Heathfield & Washburn
Board of Trade
Washburn
Gladys
Putnam Street
Davis to limit speeches as VP nominee campaign opens
In Elkins West Virginia Henry G Davis former senator and Democratic VP nominee says he will not make formal speeches during the campaign. He will follow the McKinley porch method and only speak if unavoidable with a cap of six addresses. He plans to receive delegations and approves the McKinley approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
Fatal Blow in Benton Harbor Strike Incident
A local manufacturer J. A. Cook killed Grissold in Benton Harbor Michigan by striking him with a blunt weapon during a confrontation on July 18. Authorities investigated the fatal assault and prepared charges against Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
J. A. Cook
Body of Loomis Washed Ashore Near Plymouth
The inquest at Kingsbridge Devonshire found Frederick Kent Loomis dead, washed up in Bigbury Bay. The coroner’s jury returned an open verdict with evidence inconclusive. Consul Joseph G. Stephens identified the body and noted Loomis had carried dispatches for the U.S. government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
F. Kent Loomis
Bigbury Bay
Devonshire
Loomis
Joseph G. Stephens
Plymouth
Press Association
The
Central News
Washington
Abyssinia
United States
Menelik
William H. Ellie
New York
Adis Abeba
Stephens
Paris
Frederick Kent Loomis
No Indictment In Schaefer Murder Probe
Bedford Indiana July 18 the grand jury reporting to Judge Wilson found no indict ment in the murder of Miss Sarah Schaefer. Officials believe the Schaefer mystery investigation is ended. First Payment Made St Louis July 16 the first payment of 600000 dollars on the government loan for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company was deposited in the St Louis subtreasury Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Ironwood
Mich
Kimball
Kimball & Clark
Bedford
Ind
Sarah Schaefer
Wilson
Schaefer
St. Louis
Seag
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company
Labor union petition presented to President Roosevelt
A 225 000 member northeastern Pennsylvania union delegation met President Roosevelt in Wilkes Barre to urge a federal investigation into Colorado labor troubles. The president said he would help as legally possible and noted Commerce and Labor Department agents are already examining the Colorado situation. The delegates called the interview satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyster Bay
Roosevelt
Coal Miners and Allied Crafts
Wilkesbarre
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Department of Commerce and Labor
Parker forces seize control of Iowa democratic convention
Iowa City July 20 Parker forces held absolute control of the Iowa democratic convention. Harmony was the keynote with Hearst and anti Hearst factions nominating and seconding candidates. Electors at large were W O Schmidt and J B Romans with Charles A Dickson Edgar F Medary Henry Rieg elman Maurice O Conn or J B Mon atrey J W Sullivan. The platform pledges support for A B Parker and Henry G Davis and aligns with the national party principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Parker
Iowa
Harmony
Hearst
W. O. Schmidt
J.B. Romans
Charles A. Dickson
Edgar F. Medary
Henry Riegelman
Maurice O’connor
J. B. Monatrey
J. W. Sullivan
St. Louis
A. B. Parker
Henry G. Davis
Manslaughter charge in Midvale Erie wreck inquiry
New Jersey station agent William T. Richards and flagman Ernest Keller face manslaughter charges after the Erie line wreck near Midvale on July 10 killed 16 and injured about 50. A coroner’s jury held them responsible for the disaster. The incident prompted the legal action in Paterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William T. Richards
Midvale
N. J
Ernest Keller
Paterson
Richards
Keller
Dies of His Injuries After Accident in Farmington
Charles R. Rogers of Chicago died from injuries after an automobile crash in Farmington on Saturday. He suffered a fractured skull and never regained consciousness. Convention Date Set for Wisconsin Democratic State Ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Conn
Charles R. Rogers
Chicago
Blm Tree Inn
Qshkosh
Wis
Oshkosh
England Angered by Russian Policy Loud Press Tone
London reports a cabinet meeting drew up a strong protest to Russia over Red Sea seizures. British papers condemn the acts as provocative and demand swift government action to halt further seizures by Russian volunteer fleet. Bitter sentiment spreads to coal ports and shipping, with warnings of renewed tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Red Sea
Russia
Admiralty
Cardiff
Far East
Torrid Heat Prompts Deaths in Cities Across U S
The heat wave spans Chicago Hammond Detroit Milwaukee and New York with temperatures reaching 95 degrees and higher. Fourteen deaths and numerous prostrations are reported over three days including children and workers in various districts and occupations.
Fire damages East St Louis street railway plant
A Monday night blaze gutted the boiler house of the East St. Louis Suburban street railway in St. Louis, threatening the million dollar plant. Damages estimated between 10000 and 50000 dollars. a fire wall prevented total destruction. In Pittsburg Kansas four locals from the city drowned Friday night in Spring River near a mill dam when their boat capsized. The victims were H. A. Stamm, his wife, Miss Katie Stamm, and Louise Myers.
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St. Louis
East St
Pittsburg
Kan
Spring River
Here
H. A. Stamm
Mias
Katie Stamm
Louise Myers
News in Brief for the Week Ending July 20
Rufino Lopez of Irapuato Mexico dead at 107 in Mexico City. New York bank figures show gains in surplus, deposits and holdings. Archie Legero killed Henry Gileo in Kentucky. Santos Dumont will not return to America for St Louis airship race. Justin Snyder drowns near Fulton Illinois. Five-year-old Karl Kircchner dies of lockjaw from toy pistol wound. Miss Ethel Boyd dies from injuries on loop the loop ride. Teheran refugees recount cholera mortality up to 900. Explosion at Egyptian powder mills near Marion Illinois injures three. Culhaven Georgia post office safe blown. cash and stamps taken. Lambert Niehaus to hang Sept 6. appeals to supreme court. W J O’Brien Jr elected Elks grand exalted ruler. Meat prices rise in Buffalo. wholesale and retail up. Byron and Ross Clutter killed by lightning at St Mary's West Virginia. Perdicaris urges Raisuli as Tangier governor to avert civil war. George Dawson Jr drowns at Bass Lake Michigan. Russian cruiser seen with guns and torpedo tubes. Gen Davis asks for 100000 yards wire gauze for mosquito barrier in Panama. Golden Gate Park to host finest aquarium memorial to Lloyd Tevis. Boston packing house strike threatens meat and cattle shipments. Judge Parker to stay in Ecopus campaign and speak in major cities. Tol Anderson shoots wife and then kills himself in Iowa. Secretary Hay awarded grand cross of Legion of Honor. Atlantic Express wreck at Stanwood, Iowa. engineer Wells and fireman Carter killed. No passengers injured.
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Karl Kircchner
Terre Haute
Ind
Ethel Boyd
Cleveland
Jamestown
N. Y
Teheran
Marion
Ill
Culhaven
Lambert Niehaus
Thomas Flugel
St. Louis
Niehaus
Supreme Court
W. J. O’brien, Jr
Baltimore
the Elks
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Byron
Ross Clutter
St. Mary's
W. Valon Perdicaris
France
Raisuli
Tangier
Elze
George
George Dawson
Chicago
Bass Lake
Pentwater
Mich
Constantinople
Odessa
Davis
Panama Strip
Panama Canal Commission
San Francisco Bulletin
Golden Gate Park
Henry Tevis
Lloyd Tevis
Boston Steamship Interests
Judge Parker
Ecopus
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Tol Anderson
Linn Grove
Buena Vista County
Iowa
Hay
Legion of Honor
American Department of State
Atlantic Express
Chicago & Northwestern
Stanwood
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Robert W. Goodwillie
Washington Park Place
Washington Park
Goodwillie
Des Moines
Lake City
Morely
Board of Commissioners For the Insane
Fort Dodge
Alton B. Parker
Enterprise Powder Company
Gracedale
Chicago Fair
Mackinac Island
Indianapolis
Charles W. Fairbanks
Mackinac
Munk PE
Ars Mice &Yrusham
ST Peter
M Sborg
Lowe
Omceetat
Orscus
Tersburg
Gran
Erin
Tor
Eng
Committee of Miners
Democrats
Indorses Parker
Immigration Bureau
Hawaii
Porto Rico
England
Foreign Office
Morning Post
Great Britain
Malacca
Hammond
Fred Sobieski
Henry McKnight
Detroit
A. L. Smith
Milwaukee
Otto A. Menges
Fredonia
John Strablofer
Eleventh Street
Alex Hausmann
North Water Street
Brooklyn
Baseball
Philelphia
Rufino Lopez
Irapuato
Mexico City
Mex
Yellow Creek
Kentucky
Archie Legero
Henry Gileo
Legero
Santos Dumont
America
Justin Snyder
Morrison, NL
Fulton
State
Penn
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