War in the Far East Clashes Define Early Conflict
The article outlines early hostilities between Russia and Japan, noting Russian setbacks at Port Arthur and in Korea while Japanese forces push inland. It cites naval losses, leadership casualties, and uncertain future moves as the war’s outcome remains speculative.
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Far East
Russia
Fort Arthur
Port Arthur
Makgroi
Minahuria
Biberin
Warbin
Uiia
Huaaia
Russia's Navy New Hope in the War
Adm. Merydiof becomes commander in chief of Russia's naval forces and pledges to unite Port Arthur and Vladivostok squadrons in the Orient. The piece analyzes Russia's vast manpower and wealth, Japan's victories, and the uncertain balance as reinforcements approach.
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Adviral M&érydiof
Russia
Gany
St. Petersburg
Japan
Austin
Vis
Russians Suffer Mine Disaster in Park Arthur Harbor
Twenty one Russians were killed when a mine exploded prematurely during a mine laying operation in Park Arthur harbor. The incident involved a launch of the torpedo fleet and followed a dispatch from Viceroy Alexieff describing the fatal mishap and the intent to guard the entrance against enemy passage.
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Ori Arthur
Park Arthur Harbor
Rirongholl
Alexieff
Caars
Pell
Farene
Vicr
Ekrydiof
Atoxied
Fort Arthur
Destruction of Japanese Column Reported on Yalu River
War news from Vert Arthur describes the complete destruction of a Japanese column on the Yalu river. Additional items note Makaroff's claimed plan for a decisive action, Russian loan talks with French banks, and naval activity with ships to sail for the Far East by July 25.
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Vert Arhur
Yalu
Merrapavinvsk
Makaroff
Daris Sora
Russia
St. Petersburg
Jtoast
Vhasten
Vologda
Moscow
Archangel Quick
Solovetsky
War During the Week Sees Limited Sea Fighting and Landings
The week saw little sea combat as Japan pressurizes Manchurian coast with transport fleets and aims to mislead Russian defenses. Russian mines near Port Arthur claim a casualty, while a Russian shipyard incident and losses reduce Russian capability. Japanese forces concentrate near Liseyang and Giensan with interior lines promising flexible defense and potential detachment operations.
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Lisatung Paninsla
Chicago Tribune
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Canat
Port Arthur
Petrapavierzk
Ima Ont
Win
Yalu
Teia
Hate
Inva
Gensan
Chinwaimpo
Liseyang
Manehuris
Wouropatkin
Seack
Giensan
Bores
Possiet Bay
Bandit Trio Hanged After Chicago Jail Execute
The Chicago car barn trio Niedemeyer Marz and Van Dine were hanged Friday in the county jail with executions staged between 10 20 and 1 00. Niedemeyer endured a lengthy death struggle while Marz and Van Dine offered little remark to attendants before their deaths. Authorities say the men confessed to numerous murders and that further crimes may be linked to them as the “automatic trio” career ends in a brutal public punishment.
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Chicago
I. Niedemeyer
van Dine
Barrett
Niedemeyer
Marx
Mars
Way Dine
Niedemeier
Ja ix
Nielemeyrer
Automatic Trio
32 Men Die On United States Warship In Explosion
An illustrated diagram outlines the Missouri blast showing turret 1 and interior 2, breech 3, the powder charge back draft, hoists 4 and 6, magazine flooding, and the water barrier that saved the ship from total destruction. Torpedo tubes and the magazine are noted as zones of impact.
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United States
Two Years' Strike At Glass Bottle Works Stuns New Jersey
A landmark labor fight unfolds at the George Jonas Glass Company in Monotola as the Glass Bottle Workers' Association endures a two year strike. Notable for its scale and persistence, the dispute highlights tensions within New Jersey labor history and broader national labor movements.
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Blatery of
New Jersey
United States
Glass Bottle Mowery’ Association
George Jonas Glass Company
Monotola
Hea Leet
Jonas Company
Jonas
Trio of Robbers Led by Niedemeier Hit City Bank
A gang led by Niedemeier and including Marx and Van Dine carried out a bold car barn robbery at 61st and State, killing two, wounding others, and stealing 2267 dollars from the Chicago City Railway. After Marx confessed, police captured the trio in Indiana and at a Miller’s Biathlon digout, amid gunfire and fatalities among officers.
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Niedemeier
Vae Dine
Boya
Acoo
Miller
Toriseau
Sterhan
Spiedemeier
Chicago
Lake Shore
Jotun Secon
Tial
Joliet Penitendons
Tline Ar
Devastating Southwest Tornadoes Kill Many and Wreck Towns
Tornadoes across the Southwest Monday left at least twenty six dead with many injured. Fatalities reported in Laivred Fairland Pryor Creek Chouteau Needmore Monett Mexia Pastoria Sherrill Mount Vernon and other towns as homes farms and business blocks were destroyed. Missouri river flooding adds to danger with St Louis river height nearing thirty feet and authorities rushing dike construction.
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I. Te
Pryor Creek
Chouteau
F. P
Tablequah
Needmore
I, T
Cole Shae
Gleax' Water
I. T
Sherrill
Ark
Pastoria
Monett
Mexia
Texas
Grand River
Flint Mille
Mount Vernon
A.B. Bhanks
Arkansas
Missouri
Kansas
St Louis
Ensat
St. Louis
Silas Cook
May Form a Big Nation From Latin American Unity
A South American diplomat in Washington sees the war between Russia and Japan prompting talks of a United States of South America. He notes U S influence could prevent European domination and cites shifts toward friendly ties among Brazil Bolivia Chile Argentina Ecuador and others as evidence of a changing regional bloc.
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Rossia
Japan
South America
Saya
Washington
United Stales
Booth Anperten
United States
Fnally
Acre
Brazil
Bolivia
Chill
Argentina
Ecuador
Roogevelt
Politically charged misfires and name changes in boisterous era
A garbled report references senators and court ideals, Joseph Smith and Aarons preaching trouble, and a pattern of army contractors seeking advantage. It also notes Tunisia weighing a Russian sounding name for Port Arthur and Grosvenor shaping math for campaign sermons. Connecticut wealth gift plans stall as applications overwhelm hiring. President Smith receives church endorsement amid advertising concerns.
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Senate
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Sigont
Baers
Supreme Court
Joseph Smith
Aarons
Tunisia
Port Arthus
Grosvenor
Lithal
Senna
Connecticut
Smith
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