War News Acknowledges Russian Retreat Toward Tie Pass
St Petersburg concedes Kuropatkin is falling back toward Tie Pass with no major stand at Mukden. Reports from Mukden show a slow orderly Russian movement with armies keeping in touch and little fighting. Tokyo casualty figures at Liao Yang suggest totals around 30,000, tempering claims of higher losses. General Kuroki withdraws to Yental as port Arthur siege length remains a concern.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Tie Pass
Mukden
Associated Press
Tokio
Lian Yang
Russia
Patersburg
Kuroki
Yental
War Office
Port Arthur
Serortl
Russian Retreat Continues From Tic Pass Amid Small Units
Reports from Mukden via Pekin describe the Russian retreat continuing toward Tic Pass. The Tapinesa advance remains slow though terrain is not unfavourable. Many Russian detachments now number about thirty men and, despite reverses, retreating troops stay cheerful.
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Mukden
Pekin
Gara
Tic Pass
Large Japanese Forces Reported South of Front Line
A Despatch from Lieut Gen Sikharoff dated yesterday says no large Japanese force has moved north of the Yen-tai river, but many large camps are south of it. Mukden reports heavy rains last night and today.
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St. Petersburg
Sikharoff
Yental
Food Shortages Amid Drizzle and Demand in Besieged Town
Civilians face severe food shortages as drizzle complicates movement and roads become impassable. Prices have tripled and soldiers and sutlers see scarce supplies after a Russian retreat. Crowds besiege the railroad station and eateries, making food acquisition nearly impossible.
Russian Cavalry Sighted Near Pintalau in Liaoning
Field Marshal Oyama reports a large body of Russian cavalry appearing at Pintalau east of the railroad near Yantai and Mukden. He says the Russians are merely keeping in touch with the Japanese.
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Toko
Oyama
Pintalau
Ralroad
Yantai
Mukden
Russian troop withdrawal reported near Mukden
Moving northward from Mukden the Japanese advance continues amid rain. Unofficial reports suggest General Kuropatkin will avoid a major stand at Mukden while Oyama’s three armies reportedly unite north of the Tritis river. A Japanese mother’s letter found on a fallen son urges noble fighting for the Mikado.
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Mukden
War Office
PEACE CONGRESS OPENS AT PARIS IN INTERPARLIAMENTARY UNION
At the Paris world’s fair grounds the twelfth Interparliamentary Union conference opened with 226 legislators from European parliaments attending. American delegates included Richard Bartholdt of St Louis and T G Burton of Cleveland. Francis Loomis spoke for the U S government urging peaceful settlement of disputes.
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St Louis
Interparliamentary Union
Gangresaman
Richard D. Bartholdt
St. Louis
T. G. Burton
Cleveland
Gobnt
Swiss National Council
Iis
Richard Bartholit
Dartholdt
Francis B. Loomis
Roosevelt
MWR
Loomis
Inter-parliamentary Union
United States
Hell
Holland
Baltic Fleet Sails for Asia to Join Far East Force
The Baltic fleet departed for the Far East with battleships Souvareff Borodino and others, cruisers Aurora and Almas, and flagship under Vice Admiral Rojestvensky. It will touch Libau to join twelve transports before continuing to the Pacific amid imperial salutes and cheering crowds.
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Cronstadt
Rept
Far East
Souvareff
Rojestvensky
Nacrarin
Siasol Veliky
Borodino
Alexander Ttl
Orel
Oleg
Ostinha
Voelkersam
Nalkhumoff
Diatri Donsko
Aurora
Almas
Enquist
Libau
Grand Duta Alexis
Peterhof
Voelkersnam
Souraroff
Finnish Gulf
Forty Pennants in Fleet
Baltic fleet departs for the far voyage as ships prepare for distant operations with continued coverage expected on page ten.
No Trouble in the Party Camp
Henry G Davis visits New York as Rosemount, Indianapolis papers publish a Democratic letter from William F. Sheehan denying discord between Tad Taggart and the party executive committee. The missive, dated Sept 1904, asserts unity and harmony in campaign management against Republican press speculation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Democratic
New York
William H. O'Brien
Democratic State Committee
Executive Committee
William F. Sheehan
Davis Visits Democratic Headquarters in New York
Henry Davis received a large reception at Democratic HQ in New York. He met with William F. Sheehan Chairman Taggart August Belmont Secretary Woodson and former officials of the national committee including James E. K. Fongs and Texas Governor James Hogg. Delaney Wicoll departed for St Louis to attend the world’s fair.
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New York
Henry &. Davis
Democratic
William FE. Sheehan
Taggart
August Belmont
Woodson
James EK. Fonsgs
James Hogg
Texas
National Committee
Delaney Wicoll
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Hill Calls On Parker In Esopus Conference
In Esopus Minnesota on September 12 David B. Hill met with Tudge Parker in the afternoon. Parker spent the day reading President Roosevelt's letter of acceptance and offered no opinion on its contents. A group of friends celebrated Frank Rick and wife’s third wedding anniversary Saturday night with nine purses given to each guest. Refreshments followed and the deputy was seen in good spirits.
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Esopus
David B. Hill
Tudge Parker
Mgr. Hill
Roosevelt
Frank Rick
Depury and His
Transport Lena in San Francisco Causes Washington Stir
Fear that the United States may become involved in complications over Lena Transport sparks a political stir in Washington as officials weigh potential actions and consequences.
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United States
Washington
State Department Confers on Russian Transport Lena Case
Washington reports Admiral Gondrich's notification of the Lena's presence in San Francisco harbor sparked internal debate over neutrality law and which department governs. Officials expect possible external action if Japan protests, with repairs, supply limits, and seaworthy checks to determine the vessel's status and possible departure routes.
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Washington
Gondrich
San Francisco
America
Morton
State Department
Pillsbury
Navigation Bureau
Adee
Penfield
Department
Treasury
Treasury Department
United States
United States District Attorney
Japan
Germany
China
Russia
Cook
Horn
Vindivostok
Port Arthur
South America
Cape Horn
Atlantic
Navy
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