Savage Riots and Wrecks Hit Chicago Area
Telegraphic notes recount violent clashes in stock yards with several injured, two women dragged from a street car and beaten, a driver struck, and police dispersing rioters. A Cincinnati flyer derailed near Glendale killing engineer Creenland and injuring fireman Staub. Land near Laporte sinks, waning acres and crops. geologist to study. Chicago cigar store robbery ends in Peterson’s death and robberies totaling about $500.
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Chicago
Halstead
Root
Annie Cook
Magpie Jasper
Anton Ashutra
Hamilton & Dayton
Ile
Tlarold Peterson
Weat Lake
Robestreets
Peterson
William Potts
Countiar
Stor
Prince Herbert Bismarck Critical Illness Report
Werlin reports Prince Herbert Bismarck, eldest son of the late Prince Bismarck, is in a critical state after weeks of illness. Family has been summoned to Friederichs and is at his bedside. Exact nature of his ailment unclear though cancer has been suggested. He was born December 20, 184?
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Bismarck
Werlin
Prince Herbert Bismarck
Friederichs
Prince Bismarck
Bradpostheis Ganmitevedat
Agust
New Trial Denied in Donn Case and Fire Fatalities Reported
Judge Smith of Portland Ind denies a new trial for Charles Jhunn in the murder of Alice Coth, with appeals planned. Seven people die in a Wallen tenement fire believed incendiary, with several others burned or injured.
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Donn
Smith
Portland
Ind
Charles Jhunn
Little Alice Cothrefi
Wallen
Barrett & Morris
Kenry Colerick
Supledine Capurt
New York
Fort Wayne Theatre Ads and Memphis Cave-In Tragedy
The Masonic Temple Theatre in Fort Wayne lists attractions including The Holy City and Starhoad Jack with dates in September. A Memphis gravel pit cave-in nine miles south leaves four men dead, with details noted for report.
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Masonic Temple
Fort Wayne
Holy City
Starhoad Jack
DeWolf Hopperin Wang
Plunkard
Memphis, Tenn
Retreated Russians flee toward Mukden in brutal rear-guard fight
Russian forces under Kuropatkin withdraw from Liaoyang in disorder toward Mukden while Japanese units harry the retreat with relentless artillery and sharpshooter fire. Reports say Kuropatkin pulls main army north to Harbin and then maneuvers to counter Japanese right wing as the line lengthens and casualties rise.
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Liaoyang
Mukden
Suropatkin
Harbin
Planic
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Associated Press
Uiatt
Pukintas
Chiorbin
Kurepathin
Tianyangs
Niles
David
Osatka
Russia
Delaeving
Kuropathin
Tat Kuropathin
Trustse
Kuroki
Zaroubaiev
Okun
Nuropathin
Tdaoyang
Oyama
Kuropatk
Luoyang
Japanese Column Annihilated by Russian Mine Attack
A Japanese column of about 7000 men marching at night in a valley was destroyed by an electric land mine placed by Russians. A Russian ambush with a delayed explosion killed many and left fallen soldiers, rifles, and gear strewn across the scene, with Russians suffering casualties as they responded.
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Colum
Foo
Getirrisum
London Papers Predict Longer War Struggle
London editors foresee a drawn out and harsher war as dispatches from St. Petersburg and press commentary in Britain reflect doubt about a quick Japanese breakthrough. Reports quote Allied and German sources shaping public expectations of a protracted conflict with heavy casualties on both sides.
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London
Ois
St. Petersburg
Peat
Fanati al
Wartime Updates From the Far East and Europe
Reports say Japanese forces cut off Port Arthur reservoirs and gained new positions while 700 German troops were reportedly blown up by a mine near Port Arthur. Russian actions include reorganizing Kuropatkin’s army after a poor showing at Liao Yang and tensions over RussianJapanese affairs rise as battles rage with heavy casualties.
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Beni
Hirsch
Chicago
Europe
Pledge
Russia
Japan
Neren
Orlef
Aie
Ahuris
Hig
Liao Valley
Nenchwang
Liaoyang
President Defends Eight Years of Republican Policy in Long Letter
The president releases a lengthy document defending his administration and the Republican stance on tariffs trusts and Philippine policy. He criticizes Democrats for inaccuracy and argues that maintaining Republican control is essential to financial stability and national power.
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Rooseyvelp
Flechen
Viase
Aga
Parana
Tie
Philippines
Chicago industry review signals easing production pressures
A fragmented Chicago industry survey notes that despite large losses and tariff concerns, workers return to the pack house reduces a major hurdle for business. It highlights shifting costs, manufacturing activity, and ongoing effects on steel, woodwork, and other goods amid uncertain trade conditions.
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Thin
Chicago
Teaseade
Phe
Petileanne
Vegas
Nauibad
Chater Heeves
Trent Canal Shortens Distances for Wheat Trade
The Erie Canal expansion plan aims to enlarge capacity by $20,000,000 to allow barges of 1,000 tons. New York State travelers and shipments would benefit from faster connections between wheat fields and markets, easing cross-lake transport.
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Canada
Liverpool
Erie
New York State
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