First Fight of War Shrugs Off Russia Japan Clash near Port Arthur
News from Berlin and Paris says the Russo Japanese war began with a dramatic night battle near Port Arthur. Three major Russian ships including two battleships and a cruiser were torpedoed and left sinking or disabled as Japanese torpedo forces closed in under cover of darkness. Authorities anticipate stern wartime realities as ministers prepare.
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Cyaz
Lou‘dom
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Ile
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Tapas
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China
Gana
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Ring Ver Pla
Ruseien Squadron
Is the Grand Stand Safe Diplomacy Crumbles Between Japan and Russia
A distressed Sunday report states Russia blames Japan for breaking off diplomatic talks and withdrawing its ambassador from St. Petersburg. The note signals a potential war as Tokyo and Moscow sever relations before any written reply arrives, with Russian officials warning of severe consequences and urging caution amid rising tensions.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Rusia
War Breaks Out Between Russia and Japan Across Oceans
News dispatches report Japanese torpedo boats escaping into darkness after battleships Temzan and GCrareviteh were torpedoed and damaged. Admiral Alexis confirms Japanese strikes on Russian ships near Tart Arthur in a war that erupts despite diplomatic efforts. The outlook is grim as hosts and motives shift to broad, scorched conflict.
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Gcrareviteh
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Daron de Tesen
Alexis
Arthur
Pallads
Aumihal Alexiepf
Certein
Uligane
Seattle
Issia
Asia
Europe
America
Submarine Boats Said to Be in Russian Fleet at Port Arthur
A Russian officer who recently returned from the Far East cites the New York Times reporting that Russia possesses at least two submarine boats. They were built on a bark vessel, carried east in sections, and assembled at Port Arthur. He says the mouth of the Awai ri river is mined and guarded by light troops and artillery along a sixty six mile patrol.
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Port Arthur
Far East
Afoscow Orarres
New York Times
Ves
Vort Arthuir
Aswair
Cpart
Japan Ready for War Strength in Finance and Navy
Analysis argues Japan could project large forces to Asia if finances and sea control align. Bank of Japan assets around 113 million yen cited as strength, with potential growth after year-end deposits. Historical note compares to 1904 war finances, suggesting today’s position more favorable despite past concerns.
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Russia
Rasaig
Sle
Nisg
Leint
Chint
Russian War Strength and Allied Army Composition Explored
The text outlines estimated active and reserve forces with 680 infantry battalions, 730 cavalry squadrons, 3 782 guns, 141 engineer companies, 5 000 officers, and 12 200 700 men. Reserves bring total to 2 570 battalions, 1000 squadrons, and 4 000 000 men, noting many conscripts.
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Anny
Cork
Europe Reacts as Japan Strikes in War News
News from Europe reports naval pundits in London and Paris stunned by Japan's first attack on the Russian fleet near Port Arthur. In Berlin crowds read extras with excitement as officials note Japanese ship handling and shore artillery tactics. Analysis in Petrograd notes Japanese seamanship, while critics debate Tsarist naval leverage and possible Russian reactions.
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Japan
Larpedo
Arthur
Paria
al. Petersburg
Herlin
Vicevar Alexie
Sssges
Gret
Fear of Balkan War Sparks European Conflagration Fears
The piece notes anxious sentiment across Musiaad and Europe over a potential Balkan clash that could widen into a continent wide conflict. It reports events in Guthrie Kentucky where SOS Lewis Radford, a Black man, was lynched by a mob after arrest for killing Princilla Frazer. It also mentions a white man Charlie Rodecker mortally wounding Charlie Vann in Coffeyville Kansas after a drunken fight.
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Lewis Radford
Guthrie
Princilla Frazer
Charlie Vann
Charlie Rodecker
Coffeyville
Kay
Iowa Senate introduces broad bills on finance and reforms
The Iowa Senate and House introduced numerous measures Thursday and Sunday. Bills cover state fair exhibits funding, insurance company examinations, land purchases for National Guard camps, and school bond authorizations. Senate debates include banking interests, public utilities, and agricultural education. House actions include hospital funding, tax and liquor regulations, and municipal water and sewer provisions. Senator Whipple voices concern over latre bore wells near Belle Pisine and water flows.
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iPartiers
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Yon Bachivan Became President
James Buchanan, the fifteenth President of the United States, achieved office after a breakup in love changed his path. While in London he noted politics would not be his aim, yet a sad event in Lancaster altered his course and he accepted a nomination to gain needed friends.
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James Buchanan
United States
London
Lancaster
Gratitude on Pain Relief by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Painter Stith of Marie, Michigan, describes severe back and leg pain blamed on lumbago sciatica and rheumatic conditions. After using two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills, he improves significantly, tosses one cane, then walks freely without pain. The ad asserts the remedy cured him completely and earned lasting praise. The piece also notes United States Steel Corp directors representing many firms and rail mileage.
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Ste! Marie
Mich
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Anne Street
Dodd
United States
United States Steel Corporation
Local seed catalog ad offers farm crops and seeds
An old printed notice promotes cereals and fodder seeds from Salter and Bas sot Real Co. It mentionsDakota Montana Idaho Colorado and other states, promising Teosinte fodder, cane varieties, and hundreds of rare farm seeds. Readers are urged to mail 10 cent stamps to La Crowe Wisconsin for seeds and samples.
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Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Colorado
Salter
Teosinte
Ralver
Old darky debates trouble with his verinifege pend
An aged black man quibbles with a doctor over his illness and superstition in a Washington Post tale. The doctor prescribes bread pills and proclaims a quick fix as the old man departs grinning, claiming relief from his verinifege pend and prior misfortunes. In a Washington Star excerpt Mia Torkins brushes off superstition with a sly smile about a poster for a race meeting foretelling luck or ill fortune.
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Washington Star
Doctor Ends 406 Years Of Medical Advice For Grape Nuts
A California physician praises Grape Nuts and Postum as a healthful diet staple. He claims strong digestive and brain-nerve benefits, recommends them in place of other foods, and notes personal use during hard work. The endorsement cites Postum Co. and a Battle Creek origin.
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Postum Co
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Mich
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