Retirement Ordered After Terrific Fighting Causes Heavy Damage
General Oku strengthens Japanese left west of Fushung and east of Fuling to trap the Russian right along the railway. Russian reserves hold above the Hun river as they retreat after a sixfold Japanese assault that inflicted heavy losses and left guns and casualties behind.
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Liso Yang
Okun
Shakhe
Chienhuchangteen
Hang Cheng
Fushung
Fuling
Oku
Chien- Huchangtsen
Hun River
Manhaitan
Mandala
Czar Must Take Initiative in Winter Campaign Say Baron Hayashi
Lop Jon Oct. 19 Baron Hayashi tells AP that Japan will push the war through winter as the next objective is Tie Pass and then Harbin. He voices faith in continuing the advance despite calls for peace, noting humanity and horror of war.
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Baron Hayashi
Jepen
Jon
Associated Press
Tie Pass
Harbin
Japan
Phig
Nicholas
Time to End War Orient Enlists Closest Resolve
Washington report from October 19 notes the war in the Orient has intensified efforts for a decisive conclusion. Officials stress unity and firm measures to hasten victory and bring hostilities to a close. Leaders urge public support and coordinated action across government and allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Orient
Roosevelts Directive After General Slocum Inquiry
The U.S. commission report on the General Slocum disaster is public. President Roosevelt briefs secretary Metcalf to implement recommendations and remove Roache Dumont and Barrett from New York port inspection duties for lax supervision tied to the incident.
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Washington
United States Commission of Investigation
Roosevelt
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Robert 8. Roche
Steamboat Inspection Service
James A. Dumont
Thomas H Barrett
New York
Department of Justice
Fire Sinks Five Story Tenement in Williamsburg Tragedy
A blaze at 15 Moor Street in Williamsburg gutted a five story brick double tenement. Four people suffocated and 15 were overcome by smoke as fires spread from the basement. Two children and a firefighter were among the injured. authorities suspect arson and a run of similar overnight blazes in the area.
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New York
Moor Street
Williamsburg
Ecore
St. Catherine's Hoapital
Peace Appeals Amid Brutal Manchuria War
Tokio reports a strong peace appeal as weeklong bombardment in Manchuria rages. About 60,000 killed or wounded on both sides, mostly Russian, with Japanese leaders expressing shock at the slaughter and regret over the necessity of war.
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Tokio
Manchuria
Fred
Associated Presa
Washington forester surveys Quinash valley land
Hequiam forestry supervisor D B Bhellar returned from the Quinash valley to inspect townships in the Olympic forest reserve. Settlers are optimistic the report will justify eliminating certain farming leads, removing barriers to development.
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Hequiam
Wash
D. B. Bhellar
Weehington
Quinash Valley
Olympic Forest Reserve
Sonar H
Voices on Virtue and Society from Diverse Clergy
A compilation of brief excerpts from multiple religious leaders including Rev F B Hopkins of Chicago, Rev D Dorchester of Pittsburgh, Rev W L Sheridan of Louisville, Rev J A Jenkins of Brooklyn, Rev J A Jayne of Pittsburgh, Rev H O Rowlands of Davenport, Rev B D Hatfield of Brooklyn, and Rabbi H J Elkin of Newburgh. Topics cover prejudice evil sympathy God man and corruption with calls for humane action and moral leadership.
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Tasbor Union
F. EB. Hopkins
Congregationalist
Chicago
Dorchester
Methodist
Pittsburg
W. L
Sheridan
Louisville
Bert Mackey
Presbyterian
Glens Fails
Jesus
B. D. Hatfield
Baptist
Brooklyn
God
Olbera
H. J Elkin
Newburgh
N. Y
L. Waine
Dee Moines
Timber Land Notices Across Four Western States
Public Land records show multiple timber land purchase filings in Oregon California Nevada and Washington Territory. Applicants including Sarah Cannon Lester French William Moon and George Glanze file sworn statements to prove land value for timber over agriculture. hearings set in Roseburg and nearby offices with witnesses named.
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Ore
Mercy Mote
California
Oregon
Washington
Anid M. Loucks
Aberdeen
Chehails
Nevada
Washington Territory
Roy
Pierce
Gregor
Sayee
J. Rogers
Hig Butte
Wilber Franklin
Benjamin Horsfall
Silman A. Baum
Wari
J . Bridges
BVA Bas
Act of Congress
Simon
J Rogers
Hix Butte
Wilbert Franklin
Ernest Horsfall
Roy Washington Ray
J T Bridges
Register
Ure
Rangell West
A. FE
Camas Valley
John Givens
Gilbertaon
Glendale
Oregon Bay
Lester B. French
Los Angeles
Oregeun
John AL. Venasen
George Heath
Reneburg
John Lehnherr
Harry Lehnherr
Timber Land
Riber Landa
William J Moon
Douglas
Abie Day
Inthia
Becton
Townahip
Oreson
Mala Trevoy
Fred G @tewart
Roseburne Mn
Verner N. Barker
Fairmiewregon
Arthur L. Brown
McKink
Pripolis
Ft Land
Reveburs
Actf
Congress of Dune
Tte
George C. Glanze
Ceek
Sertion
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Czar
J. A. Jenkins
J. A. Jayne
H. O Rowlands
Davenport
Bert Scott
Yrtle Point
Black's Hall
Rob Devog
Lorn
Mir
Sir K
Titus, K di Kaon Conaul
Meter Lodge No
Jenwins
Minn
Lowney
Houretarys
T. Reve. Vomimeander
Vrtle Punt Loirie
Fat FF
Noble Grand
Myrtle Point
K A Lee
Omes
Perkina
Ature Realesence
Willow Street
SDP
Pulford
Oreuon
Steamer
ECHO
Coquille
Banton
Deah City
Bandon
Mves
Torpagteubang Upwly
B. Penton
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