Japan Wins Again in Sino-Japanese Conflicts Amid Losses
China reports the Kow Shung sunk with about 1,100 troops lost, while Japanese batteries sink the Chen-Yuen and capture two large Chinese vessels. Chinese transports reach the Yaloo river and join Korean forces as factions face leadership upheavals. Ultimatum talks in Tokyo hinge on war or peace terms before August elections.
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Chinag
Japan
China
Suanowal
Kow Chung
Yaloo
Corea
Hong
Chenjin
Lala
Seoul
Dupno
Antil
Ito
Yamagata
Privy Council
Kawakami
Staff Board
Coren Shanghai
Guit
Chen- Yuen
Cheu-Yuen
Ken-Yuen
Stettie Works
Tiog-Yuen
Tiong Yuen
Official Statement on Japanese Chinese naval actions
Yokohama July 80 The Japanese government issues an official statement on recent fleet engagement off Fontao. Three Japanese ships engaged and captured a Chinese warship Isao Kian and sank a transport. Chen Yuen escaped to Chin g. torpedo cruiser Husa Tal fled to Fuse su Cora. Japanese three ships were Allitus hina Tahkachihe and Hih-Yel Livy escaped uninjured.
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Fontao
Isao Kian
Chen Yuen
Ching
Livy
Diplomat Predicts Naval War in East Asia
A government official with years in Japan argues a China Japan conflict would become a naval war. He says control of Corea, Gensan, Port Lazarus, Pusan and Chemulpo would decide who rules the region. If Japan clears Chinese forces from these waters, it gains the key to the broader situation and China would be hard pressed to send troops. He warns Russia could alter the balance if involved.
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Japan
Slias
China
Ami
Corea
Gensan
Port Lazarus
Pusan
Chemulpo
Russia
Sr Perenopere
Corean
Great Britain
Pacific
Kuase Corean
Congress
United States
Italian and British ministers present China’s Corea settlement proposals
A Tokio dispatch reports the Italian and British ministers presenting China’s settlement proposals to the Japanese foreign affairs minister. The Japanese government will consider the proposals and has reserved its reply.
Capture of Corea King Explained by Tokyo Dispatch
A Tokyo dispatch says the King of Corea was captured by Japanese forces on July 23 after a clash at Beous, the Corean capital, clarifying the palace guard engagement. The report notes tensions with Corea’s palace guard and raises questions about sovereignty and regional power.
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Corea
Lonpox
Tien-Tain
Beous
Debs
Terre Haute
Coxey Appeals to Congress in Massillon Notice
General Coxey issues appeal to Congress on behalf of 400 hungry citizens near the capital. He asks for a resolution authorizing the secretary of war to issue 500 dollars worth of rations to relieve distress until food from the west can reach them, delayed by a strike.
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Coxey
Congress
Massillon
J & Coxey
United States
Secretary of War
War Declared As China and Japan Open Hostilities
London Aug 2 The Exchange Telegraph reports formal declaration of war between China and Japan. The Japanese ministry informed Earl of Kimberley that a state of war exists. Britain remains neutral but will safeguard interests. Court of Inquiry opened at Tientsin into the sinking of the British transport Kow Shung.
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Lonvos
Exchange Telegraph Company
China
Japan
Earl of Kimberly
Tokio
LI Hung Chang
Great Britain
Far East
Kow Shing
Hugh Mathieson
Hugh Mathieson & Co
Jardine
Tiep Tin
Chinese Blame Foreigners as China Mission Risks Grow
Bishop Alpheus W. Wilson, longtime SMU church leader, warns in Baltimore that natives may blame foreigners for trouble in China and Korea. He cites danger to male and female missionaries and suggests long term wars could push governments toward broader mission concessions despite the immediate risks.
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Baltimore
Alpheus W. Wilson
Southern Methodist Church
China
Japan
Coren
Jong Run
Strained Pacific Tensions Reported From Asia
From Yokohama and Saint Petersburg this item notes Russia warning against ceding Corean independence and resisting British interference, while Japan seeks to justify actions at Kow Shing and Kow Shuang with reports of Chinese reinforcements to Corea and naval engagements in the Pacific.
Spain Misgivings Prompt Philippine Navy Purchase
Loppon Aug 3 The Spanish government, uneasy about potential eastern power shifts if Japan becomes dominant, has purchased three cruisers from English firms. Progress of the Hennepin Canal near Tiskilwa Bureau county is set for condemnation suits for right of way in July, involving hundreds of defendants. Marriage of Jack McAuliffe Catherine Row Pearl Inman Hotel St George in July. Edward H Jones convicted for the fourth time in a murder trial in Greenville Town Aug 32 after sixteen hours of jury consultation.
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Spain
Loppon
Phillipine Islands
Japan
Hennepin Canal
Chicago
United States District Attorney
Tiskilwa
Bureau County
Bureau Creek
Jack McAuliffe
Bong Trys
Jack
McAuliffe
GreouuEt Town
Edward H. Jones
Nebraska Crops Ruined by Last Week's Drought Outlook
OMAMA July 31 reports a grim Nebraska farming outlook with drought wrecking corn yields. Regions along the river show no recovery prospects while western areas face no hope. Farmers rush cattle to market for fodder loss as hog receipts surge at South Omaha with 72,000 head that week. Many farmers plan to leave the state seeking winter options.
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Omama
Nebraska
South Omaha
Desertion of Yorkville Pastor's Wife Shock Church
Yorkville Illinois July 81 after Sunday service Rev J G Haigh announced his wife had left the household with their two daughters 14 and 10 taking clothing and effects. The pastor of eight years led an inquiry after learning they had vanished during a park excursion to Cowdrey's park and did not return.
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Yorkville
Ill
J G Haigh
Mia
Haigh
Tad
Cowdrey’s Park
Haigh Tus
Rainmaking Trial Triggers Heavy Downpour in Yankton County
Ten days of experiments led by two locals using Jewell the Kansas rainmaker's formula produced a major rainstorm Monday night. A ton of chemicals fueled rain over a twenty mile radius from the experimental station near YaNuton. Jewell had guaranteed rain in ten days but fell short by hours. The rainfall aided late corn and hay prospects, with Yankton County spending about $300 on the effort.
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YaNuton
This
Jewell
Kansas
Yanktown County
Investigation Into Judge Ricks Charges At Cleveland
An AQ expert accountant has worked days on a United States court record, examining Central Labor Union charges against Judge A J Ricks. An afternoon paper publishes a lengthy table showing a discrepancy of 155.75 dollars. A telegram from Congressman J Johnson says the attorney general has wired Wrightingale to report to Cleveland immediately and investigate the charges.
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Claveland
United States
Central Labor Union
A J Ricks
Ricks
Comat Court
Leselasd
Congreanman
Congreanman ‘Vd J. Johnson
Washington
Wrightingale
Dow
Tiliuem
Cleveland
Minister Denby Ordered Back To Pekin Over China Clash
Easeville Indiana July report states Minister Charlen Denby on leave is ordered home to Pekin China due to warlike tension between China and Corea. Denby remains in Detroit with his wife who will join him before they travel by the quickest route to Pekin.
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Easeville
Ind
Charlen Denby
Pekin
China
Dapat
Corea
Denby
Detroit
Jutu
Pekio
Balti more and Ubi Railroad Shops Idle After Union Refusal
About 100 workers at the Baltimore and Ohio railroad shops in Chicago refused to withdraw from the American Railway union and were discharged. Forty five positions were filled by non union men.
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Baltimore and Ubi
American Railway Union
Nop Union
Heavy Receipts of Live Stock at the Stock Yards
Unprecedented numbers of livestock arrived with 60 000 hogs 2 000 cattle and 14 000 sheep recorded at the yards. Officials attribute the surge to grass fed animals from the corn belt delayed by crop failures. Prince Bismarck Escapes Unhurt From Bog Incident
Wisconsin Forest Fires Subdued
July 8 report from Paun states the Wisconsin forest fire district has the danger past and most fires subdued. Isolated blazes remain but pose no further threat, with no damage expected to continue.
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Wisconsin
Paun
Wisconsin Forest Fire District
Thirteen Drowned as Elk Lake Devours Phillips Wisconsin Fire
A massive blaze in Phillips Price county Wisconsin destroys most of the town. Fires drive residents to boats and a lake rescue ends in thirteen deaths amid frenzied winds and exploding dynamite efforts. Three thousand homeless, one church spared, total regional loss around a half million dollars. Governor Peck arrives to oversee relief.
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Aelief
Philips
Peck
Bello Piniue
Milwaukee
the Sentinel
Phillips
Price County
Wisconsin
James Locke
Frank Clias
John R. Davis Lumber Company
David "Bryden
Fayette Shaw Tannery
Bryden
Frank Cliss
Dave Bryden
Box
Elk Lake
Cliss
Worcester
William Nelson
Relief Responds as Fire Devastates Half Mile Forest
A blaze burned about half a square mile, forcing residents to seek aid. A Worcester relief headquarters opened in the town hall as families gathered for news and food. Neighbors from Fifield, Prentice, Dorchester, Medford, and Butternut sent bread, butter, coffee, and canned goods, while Milwaukee and others dispatched help. Governor Peck promised tents and supplies. reconstruction began with a cook shed, and relief trains from several towns arrived with provisions.
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Worcester
Fifield
Prentice
Dorchester
Medford
Butternut
Milwaukee
Chippewa Falls
Eau Claire
West Superior
Ashland
Stevens Point
Marshfield
Peck
Hier Self
Wisconsin Central
W. B. Upham
Phillips
Citl
Fire Devastates Phillips and Mason Towns
Reports describe a massive fire that wiped Phillips from the map and nearly destroyed Mason. Relief trains have brought supplies, clothing and money are requested, with estimated losses around 2.5 million dollars. The death toll stands at fourteen, with more feared in the ruins.
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Phillips
Mason
White River Lumber Company
Ashland Lumber Company
Shores
Antiraly
Thomas Lumber Company
White River
Fire Ravages Belle Plaine and Other Cities
A season of extensive fires leaves Belle Plaine Iowa scorched, with losses near 500000 dollars and 200000 dollars insured as only three buildings survive. Oshkosh Wisconsin reports lumber district fire threats and substantial insured losses. Des Moines notes persistent drought driving prairie fires across Iowa, with Independence facing the most serious threat.
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Oshkosu
Wis
Stanblibar & Amos Company
Diamond Match Company
Des Moines
Lesson of the Debs strike in The American Federationist
Samuel Gompers plans an August editorial in The American Federationist titled The Strike and Its Lessons. He argues the Western railroad strike exposed societal wrongs and will prompt reflection on direction, praising Debs as noble. He defends the federation’s refusal of a sympathetic strike and cautions a general strike would be a grave mistake for workers.
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New York
Samuel Gompers
American Federationist
Great Western Railroad
Gompers
E V
Debs
Sittens
General Keene Urges Armies to Turn Back Near Milwaukee
General Edward I. Keene of the commonweal army travels from Milwaukee toward St. Paul after visiting Washington. He advocates halting the march, sees futility in reaching the capital, and plans to meet western troops to persuade a return to avoid east coast arrest as vagrants. Also notes early strike damage claims against the city totaling $39,800 filed by Grand Trunk attorney Foster for property losses in July.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Aug
Edward I. Keene
St. Paul
Keene
Puw
Polia
Craiane
Foster
Grand Trunk
Good Wheat In North Dakotas
North Dakota reports indicate wheat harvest began last week, 10 days to two weeks earlier than last year. Early indications show wheat of extra fine quality and an excellent yield, with the new crop promising the best quality in many years.
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North Dakotas
Grand Forss
N D
North Dakota
Death from Black Erysipelas at Napenco Ills
News from Napenco Illinois reports the death of Bert W Hewitt from black erysipelas a contagious fatal disease. Authorities say steps have been taken to prevent spread and confinement to this case is hoped. The item reflects a local health scare and containment measures in the town.
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Napenco
Bert W. Hewitt
RCH Renominated and Two Men Contest Governor Nomination
In Grand Rapids on Aug 1 the state Republican convention nominated a ticket after a contested session. Incumbent Rich led Bliss 721 to 98 with 121 blank votes. Pingree delegates largely abstained. The slate included Milnes for lieutenant governor Gardner for secretary, Wilkinson treasurer, Turner auditor general, Maynard attorney general, French land commissioner, Pattengill superintendent, Powers education. Platform favored protection, reciprocity, labor law enforcement, immigration checks, suffrage restricted to full citizens, and gold standard parity.
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Grand Rapids
Colgate
Aaron T Bliss
Saginaw
Rich
Piugree
Bliss
Mr. Blank
Mr Blank
Wayne County
Detroit
Colonel Bliss
Pingree
Alfred Milnes
Branch County
Washington Gardner
Jackson
James M. Wilkinson
Marquette
Stanley W Turner
Roscommon
Fred A Maynard
Kent
William A French
Presque Isle
H R Pattengill
Ingham
Board of Education
Perry F Powers
Wexford
Milnes
Bno Ceed
Maynard
Fillis
Republic of Hawaii
Democrats At Des Moines Nominating At State Convention
Des Moines reports from Aug 1 2 describe the Democratic state convention opening at 1 a m with temporary chairman J M Parsons and Gov Boles slated as permanent chair. Delegates discuss platform and nominations for statewide offices amid strong Cleveland alignment and labor protection rhetoric. The ticket includes H F Dale John Whitfield L W White John Cleggett Edward W Mitchell J D F Smith W L Parker T R North J J Shea and others. Governor Boles remarks reflect on wartime economic policy and tariff protections.
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Des Moines
Cleveland
Hales
Congress
Democratic Party of
Iowa
Chicago
H F Dale
Polk
John Whitfield
Guthrie
L. W White
Wayne
John Cleggett
Cerro Gordo
Edward W. Mitchell
Fremont
J D. F Smith
Cherokee
W L. Parker
Osceola
Supreme Court
T R. North
Dallas
J J Shea
Gounzil Bluffs
Boles
Striking Leaders Criticized Amid Calls for Law and Order
A public speech denounces recent labor strikes as revolution and anarchy, warning that unchecked mobilization could topple civil order. It supports a tariff for revenue law, praises Cleveland and Wilson era policies, and endorses bimetallism with equal gold and silver value. A minority proposal for expanded silver coinage is defeated 1097 to 829.
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Ihs
Theseasen
Antona
Gleveland
Wilson
North Dakota Prohibitionists Nominate Mixed Ticket
The Prohibition state convention gathered about 200 delegates from across the state and required pledges to support Prohibition nominees. They backed Republican candidates for high court, governor, and public instruction superintendent, plus several Populist and other statewide posts, while nominating a cross‑party slate for miscellaneous offices.
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Fahou
Prohibition State
Collcntion
Eushewot
Consmiittee
Prohibition Party
Fort Grattage
Supreme Court
Popultat
Lettevant
Atedegal
Stevens
Cameret
Dway
Obow
Oon Bilis
Congress
T Foodley
Carleton
Fooy Tatler
Institatee
Fomo
Arthur Coomisueper
Kesob
EF Sanders
Rail
Mnisa Ter
Florida Democrats Convene Amid Credentials Shuffle
Delegates from Florida assembled in a state convention to rally for President Cleveland's administration and back Larmooy in the party. A credentials committee report was pending and the convention adjourned until today after a recess and unclear scheduling.
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Jackhoniele
Florida
Supreme Court
Henry Wo Long
Larmooy
Cleveland
Crea
Must Go To Work or Move Mougrurspor coal houses notice
July 81 The Garisides Coal mines require tenants to quit or accept work. Some miners repair the mine without protection while many plan to report for duty. Big Muddy mines employ new men under deputy marshal protection. Pretty state of affairs.
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Spring Valley
Ila
M. Dalzell
Spring Valley Coal Company
Chicago
Columbus
Tully
Tus
Pern
Mougrurspor
Garisides
Ade
Big Muddy Coal and Iron Company
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Japan Securities and Exchange
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Michigan
James McMillan
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