Russians Hurl Hand Grenades at Daring Japs
Dispatch from Port Arthur via Scripps, dated Oct 5, reports daily skirmishes and bombardments as Japanese assault forts northwest of Port Arthur. Gen Stroesser estimates Japanese losses at 10,000 killed or wounded over four days. aqueduct destroyed. two small redoubts gained. Japanese panic on grenade charge. main Japanese army moves against the center.
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Kurohi
Scrippsanrae
Fetersburg
Stueseri
Port Arthur
Russian theater moves as Kuroki presses in Manchuria
Report from Harbin on October 5 notes Gen Kuroki attempting to turn the Russian left while Japanese forces advance toward the Yalu. Japanese supply lines reach Shapetsy with bridges across the river and road construction between Mapetsi and Feng Wang Cheng underway.
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Iscripps
Rae Carlegram
Harbin
Kuroki
Yalu River
Shapetsy
Feng Wang Cheng
Mapetsi
Siauprihe
Midweek Dance Halls Rival Weekend Popularity
Dance venues vie with Saturday nights for crowd pull as midweek events draw fewer police checks, with Avondale Heights slated for a big Wednesday showcase. Separate items note alleged highwaymen, a child nearly dying from a pin injury, a dismissed complaint against two officers, and fire department crease in water mains near Madison and Rock streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agement
Avondale Heights
Montana city rocked by two dark crimes
United States Commissioner Naughton dies under mysterious circumstances in a wine room near the city hall. Edward Wagner, a well known contractor, is found between two buildings in town. Murder suspected. A nearby restaurant proprietor recalls a noise last night as investigators search for two fleeing men.
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United States
Naughton
Scrippa-M'Rae
Butte
Mont
Edward Wagner
City Hall
Judge Woon. Naughton
Normy
Train hits trestle over Jones Creek kills several
A passenger train on the Augusta Southern road ran through a trestle over Jones Creek near Gibson Georgia. Several persons are reported killed.
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Georgia
Jscmupps-M Rae Telegram
Atlanta, Ga
Litty
Jones Creek
Gibsin
Tank fire at National Refining sparks massive blaze
Oct 5 lightning struck a 200 barrel benzine tank at the National Refining Co. in Findlay. The blaze spread rapidly threatening the Canfield Refining Co. plant and leaving one worker fatally injured as of noon.
Convict Father Fights to Name Ruth Elizabeth Murray
Robert C Murray protests attempts to change the name of his daughter Ruth Elizabeth Murray as Milian Ne McCord seeks adoption rights. The judge signaled plans to grant McCord’s petition while Murray’s lawyers prepare appeals. Custody battles and forged claims complicate the case as Mrs Murray and McCord push for the child’s future.
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Judge Allen
Mrs. McCord
Ruth Elizabeth Murray
Robert C. Murray
Ruth Elizabrh Murray
Aller
Milian Ne McCord
Murray
Robert Murray
Mitton J. MeCord
Metord
Treame
Meare
Cnurt
Ruth Eligaveth Miconner
Trial of Mrs Ane Burns versus Benjaimin Metard Ends Fray
Sensational court scene features witness accusations and defense tensions as Mrs Burns and attorney George Galvin clash over testimony. Judge McMaster intervenes briefly while Pearl Swan and Lidtzard’s wife testify in a tense hearing. The proceedings resume Wednesday afternoon as parties prepare final arguments.
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Ane Burns
Benjaimin F. Met‘erd
Fults
Deta Lecklider
McCard
Lewis
Galeia
McMaster
Lecklider
Runs
Omether
Bryan to Speak Six Times a Day in Indiana Tour
William J. Bryan will tour Indiana starting Oct 12 with about six speeches daily. He will ride a special train and speak coast to coast, remaining ten days in state before heading to West Virginia for a two day tour. Democrat speakers will accompany him, with remonstrators reserved and distributed to ensure Bryan’s overflow meetings.
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Wiliam J. Bryan
Thedifanapolis
Indiana
Ryan
Democracy
Burea
Bryan
Uek
West Virginia
Inge
WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE OVER CHURCH ATTENDANCE AND CUSTODY
Ida M. Postum filed suit in the superior court at Irvington for divorce from Claude L. Postum alleging he refused to let her attend arts activities and would not accompany her to church after marriage. Also reported: a man named Hugh Mars arrested for forgery, pleaded guilty to $23 check, sentence to be handed down. various notes on school inspection rules and sewer project protests. local ads for fur cleaning and repair services.
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Claude L. Postum
Ida M. Postum
Irvington
Hugh Mars
Joh Wade
Columbia National Bank
Maye
Het
Pythian Skyscraper Set to Rise in City Center
The Grand Lodge of Pythian announces plans for a ten story modern skyscraper to anchor the city center. A committee will begin work immediately, with drawings already completed. The project aims to enhance the downtown skyline and civic beauty. Marion Drew, recently arrested for weapon charges, faced fines and costs after a court hearing.
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Wiyscrepet
Grand Lodge
Pennsylvania-1
Maasachusette-aye
Gunn
Pretty Miss Jones Glared at Neighbor in Juvenile Case
Judge Stubbe criticized the prosecution in a Brookside neighborhood quarrel centered on Pretty Miss Jones and Mrs. Marguerite Mack. Jones was arrested on a provoke charge after prior profanity accusations, with the judge warning against making the juvenile law a tool for vindictive actions.
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Stubbs
Abs Mack
Mrs Jones Artter
Joneses
Macks
Mrs. Mack
Misa Jours
Stubbe
den Niters
National Republican league convention visitors arrive in Indianapolis
Harry S New national committeeman arrives by train from Chicago with Secretary Leslie M Shaw and George A Knight of California. W Taft and Senator Beveridge expected Thursday as Indianapolis hosts the ten day convention. Patterson’s Troubles: Joseph Patterson of 326 N Missorena faced police court for resisting an officer after blocking access at his home. case adjourned by Judge Wile Einson.
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Harry S. New
Indianapane
Penntylvania
Chicaro
National Republican League
Leslie M. Shaw
George A. Knight
California
Ely
W. H. Taft
Terre Haute
Beveridge
Indianapolis
Patterson
Joseph Patteréin
N. Missonerat
Hoosier Clinch For National League Posts In Session
Two Indiana men figure prominently at the National Republican League convention meeting at the German House. George D. Herman of Evangeline and Charles W. McGuire of Indiana Teincoin league top the boom for national secretary and vice president respectively. Delegates from other states watch as Hoosier supporters push their favorites amid quiet opposition and shifting nominations for national officers and presidency.
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National Republican League
German House
George D. Herman
Evangele
Charles W. McGiuire
Indiana Teincoin League
Hermia
McGuire
Indiana
Varius
Uel
Denison
Hellman
Cree
Mclent
Hesimar
Annanner
Phan Ater
League
Minuls
IOP
MarFartiek
Af Hirage
Jeorge Lowden
Chienza
Jodempron Moore
Philadelphia
Ad Seu Bonham
Columbus
Werther
Joe Sheridan
Clucagy
Berties
MelGuire
Red Atne
Arkanens
Charles Vallenchot
Missouri
Nive
W. G Porter
South Takorn
Party Pride The Keynote Of Speeches Opens Big Republican Convention
Leaguers of Nation fire first gun as 1000 delegates march to the German House for the opening of the big political convention. President Moore presided, Winfield Durnin spoke, and Sid Redding led the league. Speeches by Humphreys Clarkson Ward Mansee, Hamilton, Crawford and Foster followed. Debates on representation reform and younger voters continued, with messages from President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Payne. Leaguers toured Indianapolis by trolley in the afternoon.
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National Républican Teague
J. Hampton Moore
Coy
Winfield T. Durnin
Aome
Orhair
League
Sid K. Redding
Little Rock
Ark
Andrew B Humphreys
New York
James 8. Clarkson
D. D. Ward- Mansee
Ohio
W. W. Tracy
Ontago
J. M. Hamilton
Chiscago
L. P. Crawford
Kentucky
James P. Foster
Thei
Ivery Muasle
Stampton Moore
Atte Feam
Roaaetel
Fairbanks
Durkin
Moore
Payne
Roosevelt
Grover Cleveland
John Sharne Wiliams
Champ Chirk
Tom Taggart
Rheehan
Indiana
Nxtiene
Republican Club
Indianapolis
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Vereshchagin
Petropavlovsk
Perr Arthur Harbor
Philippines
John Hicks
Lee Thatcher
Grand Jury
Furmer
Maregaret Murray
Thomas Murray
Caine Beepre
Flenty Crist
Frank Bolen
Wedareyy
Foreman
Merid
Hippe
N. Micnolest
Atety Board
Madixen-ave
Rockand
Naomi and
Lin
Montana City
State House
Grenadier Guards
W. J. Bryan
City Health Heard
Sanitariqn
Keene
Kendall
Agathel
The
Chicago Steam Dye Works
Maryland
Grand Hotel
Warry Miller
Ine Qiana
Indi- AM
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Marion
Aumist
Wad Famuels
Maid
Harry
Nevada
JCST
Meni
Charles W. Suguine
Tincein League
In- Alana
Repubilcan Party
Heisman and
M'Guire
Wulschner
Guat
Rosberg
Merchant Teller
Pambroke Arcade
Grand Palace
Grgpa
Leaguers of Nation
Judge Parker
Chicago
Esopus
Parker
Fehs
AIC
Tree of Protection
West Virgina
Tao
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