Heroes Parade of Grand Army Veterans Draws 20000 in Boston
Boston August 18 saw a grand Grand Army of the Republic parade with 25000 veterans from 42 states and two territories. A living flag of 2000 schoolchildren appeared on Tremont Street as the procession passed city officials and crowds at Beacon Hill and City Hall.
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Boston
Grand Army of the Republic
California
Maine
Massachusetts
Sind
Winthrop Square
Edward H. Ixinsley Post
John C. Black
Charles H. McConnell
Old Guard
Washington, D. C
Arlington Street
Beacon
Beacon Hill
State House
Bates
Collins
Temple Place
Tremont Street
Boylstone Street
Boylestone Street
Park Square
Black
Veterans Feasts and Elections Mark Aug Evening in Boston
Campfires of the National Association of Union ex-Prisoners of War lit Tremont temple as J D Walker opened the encampment. Officers elected include J B Walker and John Kissain. A Faneuil Hall banquet honored Confederate officers and Lafayette post attendees with remarks on national unity.
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Boston
Mass
National Association of Union
Tremont Temple
Association
J. D. Walker
Pittsburg
John A. Reed
United States Navy
Guild
W. H. Emmons
Samuel Chamberlain
Burreplains
J. C. Ferguson
Keokuk
Ex-Prisoners’ Association
John L. Bates
Dana King
New Hampshire
America
J. B. Walker
John Kissain
Cincinnati
John L. Parker
Lynn
United States
Faneuil Hall
Edward Kinsley Post
Lafayette Post
New York City
Charles H. Taylor
Joseph J. Little
Bates
Massachusetts
J. Anderson
Kinsley Post
Cloudburst Hits Combat Mountain Mines in Arizona
Reports from Layne Springs indicate a cloudburst on Combat Mountain between 5 and 6 PM flooded canyons with water fifteen feet deep. At the Night Hawk mine a house was swept away. George Bowers escaped but was trapped in a tunnel and later dug out. Ole Inglebrethren’s body was found buried. John Connors remains missing. Alpha mine ore dumps, tunnel portals, and shafts across Stockton Hill suffered debris and water damage.
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Kingsman
Ariz
Layne Springs
Here
Combat Mountain
Hawk
George
Bowers
Ole Inglebrethren
John Connors
Alpha
Night Hawk
Stockton Hill
Packers Decline Conference With Strikers in Chicago
Chicago report says the Packers sent a committee to Mayor Harrison stating a joint meeting with strike leaders would be futile. The packers claimed victory in the strike and warned against intervention. The mayor said he would not press further efforts.
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Chicago
Harrison
B. Tapek
David Levi
Nelson Marris
Y Tapek
Levi
Williams
Reynolds
MC Harrison
O'Neill
Hunt
John Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Donnelly
Golden
George FP. Golden
Teamsters
Mrs Maybrick Coming to America Receives Courteous Welcome
Washington reports officials at the bureau of immigration and New York authorities will not detain Mrs Maybrick on her way to America. New York officials are instructed to extend every courtesy due an American citizen to her arrival.
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Washington
Bureau of Immigration
New York
Maybrick
America
Radium Ore Found in Cripple Creek District
The Cripple Creek district reports large quantities of radium ore discovered in three locations. The News notes the find as surpassing mere gold in significance and hints at potential industrial impact.
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Cripple Creek
Denver
Colo
the News Today
Burned at Stake in Georgia Mob Executes Two Men
In Statesboro Georgia on August 1 a mob overpowered guards, dragged Paul Reed and Will Cato from the courthouse, and burned them alive at a stake after they were found guilty of murder in a prior trial. The crowd, about 500 strong, torched the men with kerosene and logs near the Hodges family grave site, while a photographer documented the event. Reed confessed to killing the Hodges, while Cato pleaded and later died in flames.
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Statesboro
Aus
Paul Reed
Will Catonegroes
Henry Hodges
Cato
Reed
Hitch
Oglethorpe Light Infantry
Mr. Holges
Nkindrick
Catoh
Teed
Savannah
Handy Gell
Hodges
Jresent
Lineman in Iowa Killed by 1100-Volt Wire
Cedar Rapids Iowa Aug 16 Clarence York a city lineman at Vinton was instantly killed after contacting an electric light wire carrying 1100 volts.
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Cedar Rapids
Clarence York
Vinton
Corbett to Meet O'Brien in Six Round Fight
New York August 16 Jim Corbett and Jack O'Brien signed to fight six rounds in Philadelphia on September 6. The bout headlines boxing plans for that city with both fighters ready for the scheduled matchup.
Japanese destroyer visits Kia Chou amid Chefoo tensions
A Japanese destroyer entered Kia Chou harbor and saluted by a German cruiser as Admiral Ikadzuki and staff inspected the ships. Russia protests to Britain, accusing Japan of violating neutrality at Chefoo and Ryeshito mi inspection. Paris notes the issue sent to Tokyo via the French legation and signals a diplomatic path.
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Tsing Chou
Ikadzuki
Kia Chou
London
Benkendorff
Lansdowne
Chefoo
Russia
Great Britain
China
Paris
Mikado
Tokio
Mussina
Japan and Germany discuss Tsing Chou harbor access
London reports Japan is satisfied with Germany's actions toward Russian vessels at Tsing Chou. Germany invites a Japanese ship to enter the harbor to verify Russian disarmament, with orders to depart within twenty four hours after inspection.
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London
Japan
Germany
Tsing Chou
Port Arthur siege and naval actions reported
Tokyo dispatches describe a blazing Port Arthur oil warehouse as Japanese press for surrender while rumors spread that the Pallada cruiser sank after August 10 battle. Other reports cite Russian sorties on August 18 and viceroy Jeff arriving at Vladivostok as actions unfold around the besieged fortress.
Forest Fires Spread Near Missoula
Missoula Mont Aug 18 heavy forest fires in the Bonita hills twenty four miles east of Missoula started four days ago and have spread rapidly over a vast territory causing great damage.
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Missoula
Mont
Bonita
Markets Feature Sioux City Livestock and Chicago Prices
Sioux City hogs and cattle quoted across mixed, butcher, and stock categories. Chicago hogs show weak to steady demand with bulk around 5.25 to 5.50 and cattle generally steady, while South Omaha lists varied steers, cows, and calves. Sheep trends noted, with lambs and mutton prices specified.
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Sioux City
Warships Wanted as Japanese Threat Looms at Port Arthur
Reports from Chefoo August 18 state Japanese forces occupy new positions and renew heavy firing. Russians at Port Arthur are downhearted while Japanese commander warned that if ships returning after August 10 sortie are sunk, Port Arthur will be shelled with Lyddite. A migrant from Liao Yang cites huge casualties on both sides.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Liao Yang
Russian fleet sorties amid Port Arthur bombardment
Aug 18 report from St. Petersburg notes the Vladivostok squadron suffered reverses before Port Arthur as shells from land batteries threaten the harbor. Sinking of the cruiser Rurik not yet confirmed and questions linger over which ships ventured out.
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St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Rurik
Admiralty
Admiral Withoft
Russia
Czarevitch
Tsing Chou
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Burny
Wei Hai Wei
Alexieff
Liao Yang
Kuropatkin
Withoft
Cattle and Sheep Markets Steady in Kansas City Trade
Kansas City reports cattle market steady with native steers and cows trading around $1.75 to $5.15, stockers noted. sheep market steady with prices near $3.25 to $9.00 and lambs around $4.00. Ensy and light items show mixed prices as buyers and sellers adjust for demand.
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Kansas City
Southern
Western
Grain and Provisions Market Summary Chicago Aug 17
Cash quotations show dull flour and mixed grain prices. Wheat includes No 2 spring and No 2 red around 1.04 to 1.05, corn No 2 at 54 to 56 cents, oats No 2 32 to 34 cents, rye No 2 about 2 cents, barley good feeding 40 to 46 cents, timothy seed 2 75, clover seed 11.0 to 11.5. Provisions list mess pork around 55, lard 6.77 to 6.80, rib and clear sides 7.22 to 8.25, whisky 1.28, butter firm 17 to 17.5 cents creamery, eggs 13 to 17, cheese 74 to 81 cents.
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Chicago
Chicago area grain prices logged for August 17
Minneapolis closing cash prices show Wheat No 1 hard 1.174 1/2 dollars, No 1 northern 1.15 1/2, to arrive 1.10, No 2 northern 1.12 1/2 to arrive 1.07, No 3 around 1.08. Corn No 3 yellow 5 cents, No 4 64 1/2 to 66 1/2 cents. Oats No 3 white 33 19 cents, No 3 30 32 1/4 cents. Rye 68 cents. Barley 31 82 cents. Flax 1.23 dollars.
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Minneapolis
Dubois Denounced At Idaho Democratic Convention
Lewiston Idaho August 18. After a long late night debate the democratic state convention rejected Dubois proposed plank denouncing polygamy in strong terms.
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Lewiston
Idaho
Dubois
Anxiety Over Unaccounted Ships From Rear Admiral Withoft
Public anxiety in St. Petersburg grows over the fate of Rear Admiral Withoft s squadron ships. Authorities offer little news and hint only that desperate actions may have forced vessels to seek refuge at Port Arthur. The sinking of the cruiser Rurik is widely accepted by officials as true.
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St. Petersburg
Withoft
Admiralty
Port Arthur
Rurik
Gulf
Dispute Deepens Over Ryshitelin Incident Amid Tense Talks
The press voices bitter indignation over the Ryeshitelin incident while fearing international complications. Reports note government contracts won by Louis Nixon cover building several torpedo boat destroyers for the navy.
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Ryeshiteln
Louis Nixon
Port Arthur News Domination Amid War Rumors
Reports from St. Petersburg claim Admiral Togo's death and Port Arthur surrender possible at any time. Public sentiment centers on Port Arthur while news of Japanese reinforcements and Russian losses shapes opinion that fortress fall won’t alter Russia’s overall war position.
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St. Petersburg
Togo
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Russia
Themen
Mystery Deepens Over Port Arthur Naval Detachments
Aug 18 report from St. Petersburg states neither Lieutenant Newton A. McCully of the US Navy nor Lieutenant De Culverville of the French Navy joined Rear Admiral Withoft’s squadron leaving Port Arthur. Absence of confirmation suggests they remained ashore to avoid danger amid unclear whereabouts of the Port Arthur battleships and ongoing Russo-Japanese actions.
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St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Newton A. McCully
United States Navy
de Culverville
Port Arthur
Withoft
Czaregiteh
Alexichz
Mukden
Vidivostok
Bezoubrict
Fortun
Far East
Toro
Vliach- Vostok
Togo
Shoanehai
Wiusiu
Japan
Vladivostok
Czarevitch
Khoresn
Chefoo
Tsing Tau
Liso Yang
Bourse Gazette
Hai Cheng
Tashichao
Newchwang
Port Arthur Defenses Suffer Heavy Losses in Three Days
The Messenger's Liao Yang dispatch reports Russian casualties at Port Arthur from July 26 to 28. Killed include 2 officers and 248 men, wounded total 35 officers and 1,553 men, and 1 officer with 83 men taken prisoner plus hospital assistants.
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Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Liao Yang
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