Japan's Grebit Good in London Amid War Reports
London dispatch reports subscriptions to the Japanese bean closing at noon with bids for 30 million dollars offering 300,000,008. In Mukden a heavy bombardment by siege guns targeted Shakhe station as both sides dig in. Russian forces pound the Japanese position while natives face food shortages and refugees rise to 20,000 daily through aid.
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London
Mukden
Shakhe Station
Manchuria
Sinmintin
Perth
Russia Distrusts Britain Over Baltic Fleet Move
St. Petersburg reports growing distrust as Britain and France may block Russia. Talks of Roosevelt mediation provoke anger. Russia plans to push war, with second Pacific squadron near Libau and fears of British pretexts to hinder progress. Army corps mobilization fears rise on Indian frontier.
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Russia
John Bull
Baltic
St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Great Britain
France
Japan
Poland
Libau
Second Guards Division to Be Sent from St. Petersburg
The Daily Telegraph correspondent reports the emperor plans dispatch of the second division of infantry guards once the troops already called out reach Manchuria. The move signals the ruler’s resolve to continue the war to the bitter end.
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St. Petersburg
London
Daily Telegraph
Manchuria
Kuroki Not Dead Despite Russian Wounding Report
War experts dispute a Russian claim that General Kuroki was fatally shot at Liao Yang on October 4. Reports show no heavy fighting until early October, with Russian advances under Kuropatkin beginning October 2 and unclear movements until October 4. Dispatches through mid-October note ongoing uncertainty about Kuroki, with rumors of his death and capture circulating but unconfirmed.
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London
Nev. i
Kuroki
Liao Yang
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Mukden
Zentsiaputze
Associated Press
Tokio
Oyama
New York Herald
Fragmentary notes on military leaders and units in Persian Gulf era
OCR fragment mentions Berekt s Maychquarters and Shakhe river battles. It refers to Marshal Osana and various army formations described as the right army the fefe army and sha cefiter army. It notes reports avoid naming General Oku and General Nodzu.
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Berekt
Pusan
Shakhe River
Osana Sar
Ea Usy
Fefe
Karek
Belcher
Oku
Nodzu
Will Improve Railway Trans Siberian Line Double Tracking Planned
The emperor approves a plan to double track the Siberian railway with an initial $5,000 allotted. The St. Petersburg press greets the move with strong approval, hoping work starts promptly and completes quickly to aid ending the war.
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St. Petersburg
Tunneling to Port Arthur The Japanese Ready for the Final Rush
London reports from General Nogin headquarters that Japanese siege works reach within ten yards of Port Arthur fortifications. Tunnels allow attack with reduced casualties as Japanese forts strengthen their defenses. Russian warships may have been sunk and the harbor suffered fires amid bombardment.
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London
Port Arthur
Nogl
Ryan
Russians Full of Vodka in Baltic Fleet Sinking Tale
Minneapolis report quotes a Cherbourg letter from a Russian lieutenant describing drunken Baltic crews near sinking English fishing boats. The account notes collisions among Russian ships, mistaken fire on fellow vessels, and casualties, portraying the incident as a horrific, shameful episode.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Guardian
Russia
Dent
Cherbourg
North Sea Affair Again In Hull Inquiry Opens
The inquiry in Hull into the North Sea incident opened with no evidence of torpedo boats among the fishing fleet. The board of trade solicitors will amplify existing evidence, focusing on a narrative of the shooting as the Russian government was not represented at today's hearing.
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North Sea
Hull
Eagland
Great Stain
Associated Press
Board of Trade
New York Telegraph Network Buoyed By Storm Repairs
New York reports progress in restoring telegraph service after a Sunday night storm. Connections are reestablished between New York Philadelphia and Boston with emergency circuits in other areas. Wires link New York to New Orleans and Chicago though regular business lagged. Maine remains with lines down after widespread pole destruction.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Wall Street
New Orleans
Western Union
Chicago
Maine
Actress Rush Drowns During Surfing Incident
San Diego reports actress Rush of the Glittering Gloria company died of heart failure after a wave swept her into deep water near the city. Spectators and crew aided, but efforts to revive her failed. Fellow actor Mit hin ton Heriot also suffered an attempted drowning incident during the rescue.
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San Diego
Cat. Rush
M. Whith
Rush
Assi
Isudare
Itelans
Mithin Ton Heriot
Ueans
H. H. Smith
International Harvester monopoly threatens farmers and dealers
Critics accuse the Farm Machinery Trust led by J. P. Morgan of squeezing competition by forcing dealers to sign a 1965 contract that bans non Trust products and imposes damages on any sale of rival implements The scheme allegedly obscures ownership through a New Jersey and Wisconsin company structure and links to the steel trust harming independent manufacturers and grain elevator rivals.
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Micago
West
International Harvester Company
Farn Machinery Trust
J. P. Morgan & Co
Grain Elevator Trust
Elevator Trust
Deering Worvester Company
Plano Manufacturing Company
Warder Bushnell & Glessner Company
Milwaukee Harvester Company
McCormick Company
Chicago
New Jersey
International Harvester Company of
Wisconsin
International Harvester Company of America
New Jersey Company
United States
Wisconsin Company
FE. H. Gray
Steel Trust
Farm Machinery Trust
The
Weinsheimer Secures Temporary Stay After Sentencing
New York November 15 Philip Weinsheimer former labor leader was sentenced to state prison yesterday and obtained a temporary stay today.
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Weinsheimer
New York
Philip Weinsheimer
Bandits strike again in Thermopolis saloon hold up
Two masked men identified as George Merritt and a partner robbed Edwards and Mc Edwards saloon gambling house in Thermopolis, taking a large sum of money watches and jewelry. Pursued by posses they escaped toward the Owl mountains with rewards increased.
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Cheyenne, Wyo
Hirat National Bank
Codyne
Middaugh
MdWwards
Thermopolis
Big Hiorn County
George Merritt
Mideawugh
Faust
Bighorn River
Hole In the Wall
Owl Mountains
Big Horn
Edwards
Hold Up at Toy Road Train at World’s Fair
Two masked men robbed a miniature railroad train at the St Louis World’s Fair on Saturday night. They halted the engine and took money and valuables from the engineer and three passengers, including a woman who surrendered a substantial amount. No clues have been found.
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St. Louis
Boiler explosion kills worker in East St Louis yards
A Southern Railway switch engine boiler exploded in East St Louis on November 17 killing Albert Andrews and fatally injuring John Branner. Several others were seriously hurt, with the blast injuring all nearby within a 100 foot radius. The blast shattered the locomotive crew and prompted relief workers to rush to the scene.
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East St. Louis
Southern Railway
Albert Andrews
John Branner
Fred Downing
Thomas McGraw
Willian Eubanks
John Wilson
Joe Aiiler
S. Ll. Bergan
John Swramer
Andrews
Menere
Liborer, Burns Tod
Platts Breakfast Draws Prominent Public Figures In Owego
In Owego New York on November 17 a large crowd of public life leaders attended Senator Platts buckwheat breakfast at Abowa House. Speakers included Senator Depew and other officials though Governors Odell and Breck Higgins were absent. Depew praised Platts two decades of leadership and spoke on Roosevelt’s unique stand and the party’s future facing a disintegrating democratic base.
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Owego
N. Y
Senator Platt
Sermator Depew
Abwaga House
Platt
Odell
Brect Higgins
Depew
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Panama Conspiracy Fails as Amador Warned Officials Say
Advices from Panama report a conspiracy aimed at President Amador tied to the $10,000,000 U.S. Panama purchase fund. The failed plot triggered fears of future attempts by the same elements.
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Washington
Panama
Amador
United States
Great Trust Planned to Control Nation's Railroads
Chicago dated report details a proposed gigantic railroad trust uniting eastern financiers led by Standard Oil interests to own significant stock in all major groups. Plan to form few systems with cross-ownership and board representation, controlling about 160,000 miles of track and vast capitalization to keep rates high and ensure dividends. Mentions Harriman Morgan Gould Vanderbilt Rockefeller and key lines like Pennsylvania Santa Fe Union Pacific and Chicago Northwestern.
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Chicago
New England
Harriman
Illinois Central
Wabash
Hill
Burlington
Eee
Eceitia Tages
Rock Island
Frisco
Eseres
Vanderbilt
Pires
Erie
Pere Marquette
C. Pentel
Southern
J. P. Morgan
Ilinois Central
Santa Fe and Allied Lines
Rockefeller
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mississippi
Gould
Vanderbilts
Mr. Gould
Pacific Coast
Parkman
Union
Southern Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern
Pennsylvania
Ocean
Santa Fe
Western and Eastern
Standard Oil
Standard of
J. Pierpont Morgan
Rockefeller Iiteresta
New York
New Haven
Hartford
Northwestern
Union Pacific
Moore Tros
Rockefellers
Standard O
Milwhusker
St. Paul
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Goulds Missouri Pacific
Webash
Iaive
Atchison, Topeka
Sante Pe
Iohn, Look &5
Western Railways
Cc Arion
Harriman Veo AN
Gould Sams
SOO
Santa Be
Eastern Railwanderbilts
Erie H.& 4
Southern Railway
J BE. Morgan
En Haven
Ontario
W& Western
Grand Toll
Western
Hastern
Going After Combines in Roosevelt Anti-Trust Drive
Washington reports major push against trusts as Theodore Roosevelt prepares a broad anti-trust campaign. The administration lines up investigations into beef trust, Standard Oil, and road contracts, with James R. Garfield directing public scrutiny and a pledge to pursue lawful action across states. Roosevelt aims for transparent policies and a decisive four year program.
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Washington
Republican Caitpaign Fund
Generatis
War Department
Jie
Atention
Anddicks
Baltyr
Cain
Commie
White House
Wingzar
James RR. Garfield
Knox
Garfield
Pted
Gotther
Garfeld
Republican Party
Roosevelt
South
Georgia
Commissioner of Pensions Ware Resigns Effective Jan 1
Washington November 14 Commissioner of Pensions Ware announced his resignation to the president which was accepted and will take effect January 1 leaving the office open.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Washington
Pensions
Jubilee Consistory Honors Arch Bishop Glennon in Rome
Rome notes the Immaculate Conception jubilee festivities opening with a brilliant consistory. Pope’s health is a concern, with many seeking signs of his recovery. Monsignor Kennedy presided a private cardinalate consistory and announced the pallium for Archbishop Glennon of St Louis.
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Rome
Monsignor Kennedy
Glennon
St Louis
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Maryland
Atlantic Seaboard
Salt Lake City
Westernacific
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San Francisco
Western Pacific
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