Rasee- Japenese War news and regional updates
Latest dispatches report Russian forces in southern Korea retreating toward the Tumen river with a likely stand near Nokiefek and Sakhalin occupation secured by Japanese action. Also noted are fires, rail strikes, court actions, and Mississippi regional economic and agricultural developments including new corporations, road plans, and fruit farming progress.
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Rawl
Toklo
Sorthern
Korea
Tumes River
Vladivostok
Bac
Nokiefek
Tumen
Sakhalin
Devoted to the States Development of Resources
Four items of interest are noted from various sources across the state. The article surveys industrial, commercial, and agricultural development, highlighting progress in key sectors and regional efforts to boost resources.
Mississippi Reports Farm Conditions and Legal Moves
The Mississippi weekly bulletin notes cotton hardships from cloudy weather and drought, with labor shortages and variable yields across counties. It covers indictments for whitecapping in Franklin county, railroad bond cases, oil-well prospects near Wesson, and upcoming farmers institutes and fire statistics in July.
Four Trains Held By Escape of Jaguar in Colorado Tunnel
In Colorado Springs, more than 2,000 people were held for hours as a jaguar escaped from a cage in a tunnel near Manitou. A passenger named Demont fell 30 feet, injuring a leg, and a man nearby aided bystanders as onlookers watched trains halted and police and railroad staff worked to recapture the animal. The jaguar damaged a few cages before secure containment was restored.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Colorado Mitleoedt
Manito
Mins Demont
Paner
Benortt
Aeain
Heat Deaths Decline As New York Endures Heat Wave
A New York heat wave returns with record temperatures and widespread prostrations but only two heat related deaths reported. Thermometers reached 100 plus degrees while humidity kept the city uncomfortable. Officials warn relief may be days away as temperatures stay high and crowds seek shade.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Secretary Wilcon Considers New Cotton Acreage Report
Washington July 1 Secretary Wilcon has not yet decided on ordering another report about cotton acreage. It is understood he favors issuing a new study, while investigators probe crop report leaks and expenses. He seeks funds without hindering ongoing projects.
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Washington
Wilcon
Satherien
Cranpead
Bor Fura
Venezuelans Doubt Roosevelt Action On Venezuela Mission
Venezuelans express surprise and disbelief at President Roosevelt appointing Judge Calhoun as special commissioner to Venezuela to investigate American claims. The Constitutional Court notes such claims should be heard by competent authorities and cites Washington protocol context. Weather report notes extreme heat across the country with highs in multiple cities.
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Water Valley
Mississippi
Vanner
Caras
Venezuela
Hisevelt
Calhoun
Constitutional
Soverent
United States
New York
Nighttime Robbery by Unknown Soldiers Shocks Montgomery
Three unknown soldiers of the Second Regiment, stationed in camp near Montgomery, entered the store of KRS Holmes, a Black clerk, held him at bay with a bayonet, then robbed the cash register and safe. The Governor has ordered the Adjutant-General to capture the culprits and ensure they face punishment as state officials react with alarm.
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Montgomery
Ala
Krs Holmes
Secretary Wilson probes alleged civil service exam cheat
In Washington on July 17 Secretary Wilson began an inquiry into a report that a female employee of his department sold questions for civil service exams before the tests. A complaint says she has aided applicants for years in exchange for bribes or favors, with alleged manipulation of exam questions for pay.
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Washington
Wilson
Uae
Blackmar Dies During Memorial Tour as Civil War Veteran
General in Chief of the RK died Sunday after a long service career. He enlisted in the Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry, served in the First Virginia Cavalry, led with distinction in the war, and rose to captain. His widow and family at Berton awaited burial arrangements and embalming. He had visited Grand Army posts in the northwest and commanded the organization in the later administrations.
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Vicksburg
Foree
Idebe
Wo W Blackmar
Berton
Gon Winckmar
Tre
Brintol Pa
Penceylvenia Cavalry
Virginian
Pive Forks
Cueter
Cloverbhure Loeg
Talbot
Hieen
Vasearheerties
Death of Chief Blackmar Shocks Grand Army Circle
The death of Chief Blackmar stunned the Grand Army leaders at their Boston headquarters. John R. King of Baltimore, senior, succeeds him, and Assistant Adjutant-General FB Stillings will travel to the West to arrange the funeral likely to be held in this city.
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Boston
Mire Hlnckmar
Senator Clark’s Condition After Brain Abscess Operation
United States Senator William A. Clark of Montana shows satisfactory rally after brain abscess surgery. Attendants report progress as expected. Dr James F. McKernon visits and says the senator is doing well though four days remain critical. Mrs Clark, in Paris, awaits updates on his exact condition.
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New York
United States
Wm. A. Clark
Montana
Pbp-Itvwens
James F. McKernen
Clark
McKernon
Paris
Famine Threatens in Russia and Policing Rife Claims
A Daily Mail Moscow report warns central eastern and northern Russia face a famine worse than 1891 and 1897 as harvests fail and reserves are mobilized leaving women children and old men. South Russia may harvest well while police shake ups and bans on illegal assemblies sweep Poland and Warsaw.
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London
St. Petersburg
Daily Mail
Russia
Fire destroys Columbus Packing Co plant in south side
The Columbus Packing Co plant on the south side was burned Sunday causing an estimated loss of 185000 with 65000 insured. Fire investigators believe the blaze was incendiary.
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Columbus
Columbus Packing Co
Sundar
Well-known chess patron John McCutcheon dies in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg July 17 reports lawyer and chess patron John Lind say McCutheon died Sunday. Born May 28, 1857, he was one of America's best known chess players with a world wide reputation.
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Pittsburg
John Lindsay McCutheon
Mr. McCutheon
America
Report Finds No Mutiny on Black Sea Warships
Investigators in St Petersburg report the claim that soldiers are being carried aboard Black Sea warships to quell mutineers is untrue. The inquiry closes with no evidence of such measures.
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St. Petersburg
Black Sea
Bound for the Far North Peary Arctic Expedition Starts
Reports from New York say Captain Peary and party set sail toward the north pole. The Romervelt ship weighed anchor to begin the voyage while Peary planned to join the Romerett at Sydney Cape Breton for the planned polar journey.
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New York
Heber
Romerett
Exeeren
Maorer
Suspect Confesses in Murder Case on Boston Rail Route
A man identified as John Sehidietene and two Polish suspects were arrested after a Sunday afternoon hold up near the Lacta Fe railroad. The confessed killer provided full details of a tragedy that has troubled Massachusetts police.
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Puetin
Ta Dente
John Sehidietene
Pole
Peles Mase
Sia Wite
Lan Weleeetay
Sheri Barr Shile
Ely
Lacta Fe
Meerderer
Cave
Mancarchusetts
Wreck on Norfolk and Western Kills Three in Collision
A Norfolk and Western freight train wreck one mile north of Midvale Virginia on the Shenandoah division killed three men and injured four others. The dead were E S Hite of Wytheville and Jobe Dent of Roanoke, with two others reported dead or missing. Northbound traffic reportedly received orders to wait at Midvale for a southbound extra. the orders are alleged to have been disregarded by the northbound crew.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Boise
Idaho
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Women's Hospital
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North Pole
New York
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John Park
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Adrianople
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Norfolk Western Railroad
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Paris
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Columbus (O.) Packing Co
John Schidhofska
Belmont
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la Junta
Col
Barr
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Arbogast & Bastian
Allettown
Pennsylvania
Lous
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Beiont
Los Angeles
Chicago Express Drivers’ Union
Washington
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Ont
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Ielave
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Weaver
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Dante
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the Theatrical Trust
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Washingtoa Navy Yard
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Getle
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E. W. Bliss ‘Co
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Mississippi
Roanoke Va
I & Brad
Shenandoah
Norefolk & Western Railroad
E.S. Hite
Weenines
Beakeman
Jobo Dent
Roanoke
Roonche
Tragedy in St Louis Rooming House Leads to Shootings
A 15 year old girl Bessie Barnes was shot and killed in St Louis by Mrs Mary Carder 30 wife of Jesse Carder secretary of Teamsters Union No 706. The shooting occurred during a dispute over a board bill at a rooming house on Noster Lucas avenue. The event happened Sunday afternoon in the presence of the girl's mother and sister as tensions between Jesse Carder and Morris Roth escalated after the quarrel.
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Washington
Sagamore Hill
Beron Rosen
America
Troy
T. Edward Albright
St Louis House of Delegates
Roosevelt
Australia
Alice Roosevelt
Taft
Hoch
Kansas
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Meridian
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
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Germany
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D. C) University
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Asu
Young People’s Christian Union of the Universalist Church
Hartford
Conn
Vermont
Fore River
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Owris Roth
Noster Lucas Avenue
Pestie Barnes
Weester
Mary Carder
Jesse Carter
Teamsters” Union No 706
Mre Barnes
Jesse Carder
Morris Roth
Slugbbers Strike at Chicago Labor Meeting
Gunmen robbed and assaulted Michael Donnelly during a Chicago Federation of Labor election confrontation. The attack halted ballots and left Donnelly badly hurt, the assailants using revolvers and a forceful blunt force approach amid brewing anti machine reforms.
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Slugeere
Chicago Federation of Labor
Sanday
Amt
Micha Donnelly
Ani Fefe
Uricklayers
Ateallagts
Mob hanges alleged attacker of Mrs. Roberts in Texas
Telegrams from Golinds State report the man who assaulted Mrs. Ben Roberts last Tuesday was hanged by a mob after full identification. Financial troubles recurred for him. In Carrollton Missouri mayor N V Evans killed himself with morphine citing financial troubles in a note.
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Waco
Tex
Golinds
Orgro
Ben Roberts
Carrollton
N. V. Evans
Norborne
Here
Sailed for Victoria Honolulu on Stanley Dollar
The steamer Stanley Dollar sailed for Victoria B C on July 17 with 00 Japanese aboard. An examination by Inspector Birmingham aboard the Manchuria granted a passenger license.
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Honolulu
Stanley Dollar
Victoria B. C
Reese
Birmingham
Manchuria
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