Japan presses China with ultimatum over Askold and Grosoval
London reports Japan has issued a de facto ultimatum to China demanding immediate neutrality enforcement for the protected cruiser Askold and torpedo boat destroyer Grosoval at Shanghai. Tokyo asserts the 24 hour limit expired and signals willingness to seize the vessels if China does not comply. Japan also refuses to return the Ryehitelai to Chefoo, treating Chefoo as a Russian base during the war.
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Battle details from long range at Port Arthur clash
Aug 19 reports from Captain Matouzvitch at Tain Tau describe the August 10 battle where Russian ships sailed in line and faced superior Japanese numbers. Russian attempts to close with the Japanese and ram or sink vessels failed, while the Japanese kept at eight miles distance and inflicted deadly fire on retreating ships.
Given up Hope of Place Labor Conflict Looms
In Chicago on August 1 the labor leader indicated no immediate peace prospects via packer action and unions near the end of a long strike. He noted unlikely expansion to other units and cited that more strikers increase benefit fund contributions, reflecting widespread financial strain and uncertainty.
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Port Arthur Relief Offer Sparks Public Sentiment
Announcement of the Mikado’s offer to allow noncombatants to leave Port Arthur followed by a demand for surrender provokes strong emotion in St. Petersburg. Initial reports that noncombatants could depart before storming were seen as humane, while the war office has no official information on General Stoesao’s intentions.
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British Shipping Stirs Over Steamer Seizure
London reports continued stopping of British steamer Dritiah by Kruasian croivere. The ship, in coal trade between Newcastle and Calwen, carried no contraband. Public support grows for Foreign Minister Lansdowne's plan to Rimia addressing the dispute.
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Sudden Demand for Moor Sparks Shanghai Flour Boom
Aug 10 in San Francisco reports a Dome cargo innovation shows a surge in flour demand at Shanghai. The ship, bound for the Orient, is expected to carry about 3,000 tons of flour.
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San Francisco
Shanghai
Peace effort fails as Chicago meatpackers refuse talks
Mayor Harrison’s bid to end the meatpackers strike fails as packers reject a joint conference. The packers say they control Chicago’s largest industry and will not meet strikers, while strike leader Donnelly cites hog butchers’ priorities over the mayor. The mayor abandons further mediation.
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Mighty Grand Army Parade Fills Boston Streets
Boston Aug 18. Twenty six thousand Civil War veterans from across the United States marched for five and a half hours through Boston. Many collapsed from heat and exhaustion. one officer, Colonel John P Pyron, died of heart failure. At least 250 spectators fainted and dozens were injured. Commander in Chief John Black reviewed the parade and a large campfire gathering followed.
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New York
John Black
Jarsone
Mining the Defenses at Port Arthur Bombardment
Aug 18 dispatches from Chefoo report Japanese forts at Port Arthur under bombardment. After two hours several Japanese guns were silenced. The army is shifting from high ground to mine operations against fortifications. Garrison spirit remains high under Lieutenant General Stoomwel who visits troops as the fortress stays well supplied.
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Stoomwel
Emperors Graceful Move Amid Heir Birth in Russia
At Peterburg August 18 A final act of grace aims to abolish corporal punishment throughout Ramin as part of the birth of an heir. Reports say Emperor William of Germany asked to serve as one of the godfathers. The christening is set for August 23 with liberal measures to be announced, AP notes.
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Ramin
William
Germany
Associated Press
Rebels Threaten Asuncion With Combined Land Sea Action
In Asuncion the capital of Paraguay panic spreads as insurgents led by General Ferrera gain local support along the railway towns. Reported bombardment of Adencron unsettles fears, while awaiting the steamer Initiativa to strike jointly by land and water on the capital.
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Fire Ignores Fort Port Arthur Rumor Blazing Oil Warehouse
A dispatch from Tokioanga reports a blazing oil warehouse at Port Arthur amid great fires. The incident threatens the town and authorities urge surrender discussions as the blaze torches multiple storage units and coal stocks.
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Central
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Mayor to Try Numerous Conferences to End Stockyards Strike
Chicago August 17 Mayor Harrison will meet representatives of strikers and later packers to reconcile differences over the stockyards strike. A large committee of retailers urged him to use good offices. Despite multiple conferences no settlement emerged. Police intensified actions against nightly assaults near the yards as teamsters prepare to withhold nonunion meat deliveries with one exception for cold storage stock.
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Sorikers
W. E. Skinner
Union Stockyards & Transit Company
Donnelly
George F. Golden
Golden
Avid Donnelly
Hupt
Will Pight to Bitter End
London reports from the Paris correspondent state that Russian defeats have not shaken the resolve to fight to the bitter end. Russia believes victory is possible, with inexhaustible resources and a determination to crush the war, while mediation by France or Germany is now unlikely.
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Paris
Trme
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Russia
France
Germany
Japanese Vindiwoatok Sinking Compared to Hitachi Rescue
Tokyo reports a prominent official telling the Associated Press that Japan has avenged the Hitachi disaster by rescuing and aiding survivors and offering the living for the dead, as crews on the Rurik case are contrasted with Hitachi’s sinking on June 16.
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Tokio
Associated Press
Japan
Accuses China of Complicity In Ryeshitemi Affair
Washington August 17. Mr Conger American minister at Pekin cables to state department that the Russian minister to the Chinese government charged complicity in the Ryeshitemi affair. The note accuses the Chinese commodore of cowardice or treason and demands a full explanation the restoration of the destroyer and severe punishment.
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Washington
Conger
Pekin
State Department
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Sends Third 600000 Payment
Bt. Louis August 17 A check for 500000 was forwarded to the U S treasury by the Louisiana Purchase exposition company as the third of the 600000 bimonthly payments on the 4600000 loan advanced to the world’s fair by the federal government The total refunded to date amounts to 1008149.
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United States Treasury
Interior dept blocks new Oregon forest reserves
Washington Aug 17 the interior department will not create further forest reserves in Oregon for now fearing it would invite land speculators to file entries and claim settlement on reserve lands. Officials say reserves withdrawn from entry without formal creation prevent base for false resortions and protect government from unfair exchanges.
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Interior Department
Oregon
Hitchcock
Bureau of Forestry
Blue Mountain Reserve
Witnemen
Thie
Official Directory entry from United States Landinesse list
The fragmentary notice lists names and titles in a formal directory style including references to a judge and receiver figure, with several illegible names and garbled words, suggesting an internal directory or court-related listing from a historical publication.
American school rights settled in Smyrna crisis
In Smyrna the dispute over American schools in Turkey was resolved by granting the same treatment to American schools as those under other powers. US Minister Leishman instructed Rear Admiral Jewett to salute land batteries and depart. The council of ministers’ long session delayed the agreement, with palace functionaries opposing foreign subjects’ rights.
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United States
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Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ryeshiteli sighted with Japanese flag
Aug 12 report from Elliott Island area describes the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ryeshiteli towed by a Japanese torpedo boat destroyer with a second escort vessel. Japanese accounts say the ship was captured after examination showed it not fully rendered inoperable. A torpedo tube subsite and propeller were removed. guns breeches remained aboard. Japanese consul states no plan to return the vessel.
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Ryeshitemi
Elliott Islande
Ryeshi Temi
Shantung
Ale
Dalny
Milwaukee Ticket Phrase Sparks Nationwide Confusion
A line reading The Milwaukee appears on tickets across the United States and Canada, with ticket agents stating tickets are sold everywhere. The odd phrase has prompted questions about its origin and distribution.
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United States
Canada
Japanese Regiments Advance Toward Port Arthur
St Petersburg dispatch from Liao Yang reports twelve Japanese regiments moving toward Port Arthur. Authority says Port Arthur must be taken at all costs, even if Manchurian operations halt. Main Japanese force likely to reach Port Arthur within a few days as rain delays combat.
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Boerse Gazette
Liao Yang
Port Arthur
Mikado
Manchuria
Japanese Russian fronts hold steady near Mukden road
Tienshiutien Manchuria Aug 17 The relative positions of the Japanese and Russian armies are unchanged Russian lines along the Mukden road have been strengthened as General Kuropatkin appears ready for a final stand at Liao Yang The rain has reduced river levels and enabled greater Japanese commissary activity
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Manchuria
Mukden Road
Kuropatkin
Liao Yang
Russian Ships Lower Flag in Cerrevitch Harbor
Aug. 17. The Russian flag was lowered from the battleship Cerrevitch and three cruisers that sought refuge here. The flag lowering occurred in the presence of the German governor.
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