Battle Near Port Arthur as Japanese Seize Forts
Reports from Washington and Tokyo describe renewed naval fighting off Port Arthur with Russian ships retreating after a major clash. Japanese forces under Kamimura claimed victory, sinking the Rurik and damaging Vladivostok squadron ships as rumors spread of broader assaults and Chinese government notes.
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Tokio
Kamimura
Vladivostok
Toulsu
Straits of Korea
Ones
Rurik
Roesia
Gromobel
Apanese
Port Arthur
ST. Petersburg
Alexieff
Taku Shan
Wolf Mountains
Dagou Shan
Sayougushan
Collision In Puget Sound Involving Tremont And Ramona
The Tremont of Tremont tied to Boston Towboat company collided with the Ramona of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company off Stone Point about six miles east of Port Townsend. Ramona damaged about two thousand dollars. Tremont slight plate denting. Both vessels headed to Seattle for inspection and repair, with fog and smoke reducing visibility. Captain Clancey blamed Tremont. Captain Garrick reported limited damage and swift response by crew. No injuries reported among passengers. orderly evacuation and continued voyage adjustments followed the incident.
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Oriental
Tremont
Boston Towboat Company
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Ramona
Stone Point
Port Townsend
Hamene
Beattie
Ingo Port Townsend
C. B. Clancey
W. T. Garrick
Clancy
Seattle
Orient
Vancouver
Elow Bell
Garlick
Marrowstone Point
Dely
Mate Dely
Clancey
Hamona
Pacific Coast Company
Straits of
San Juan de Fuca
Veeret
Moran Hiro
Far East
Quartermaster’s Barrios
Tacoma
Sultan Is Better Washington Aug 15 Mideast Talks End
The won department reports the European squadron will sail from Smyrna to Gibraltar per Leishmann order. The sultan pledges full satisfaction to Leishmann and an American school question settlement granting equal treatment to American schools. Ivishmann also notes other Turkish matters resolved and Jewell ordered to salute land batteries and depart as the American squadron leaves Smyrna.
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Washington
Mavn
Smyrna
Gibraltar
Leishmann
Constantinople
Amer
Ican
Turkey
Minteter Ivishmann
Jewell
Black Hand threats alarm Buffalo Italian community
Wealthy Italian residents, including grocer Anthony Pope and liquor merchant C. J. Antonizzi, receive extortion letters requesting $200 and $1,000 respectively. Police provide protection as a publicized oath by the gang includes a blood–stained saint image and a vow of faithfulness followed by a shot at a crucifix.
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Pope
C. J. C. Antonizzi
Rehearing of De Launey On Clallam Engine Chief
The rehearing of Scott A. De Launey chief engineer of the ill fated steamer Clallam was brought up before Supervising Inspector John Birmingham in San Francisco on his appeal claiming unfair trial. Witnesses included J B Lent Captain Roberts P Mattock and John Atkina. Hearing at the Pythian building Pike street and First avenue. The czar reportedly abolished corporal punishment after the birth of the heir.
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John Atkina
Pythian Building
Pike Street
First Avenue
ST. Petersburg
Chicago Identifies River Suicide Victim as Margaret Fagan
The drowned girl found in Chicago is identified as Margaret Fagan of Beattle. Parents in Seattle had sent her transportation years earlier, and the mother recalls past connections though Margaret had lived mostly in Chicago. Authorities say she was 25.
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Chicago
Moerageret Fagen
Beattice
Margaret Fagan
Mra Willam Fagan
North Forty-seventh Street
Green Lake
Mra. Foran
Btar
Seattle
Margaret
Theee
LYNCHING FEAR SHIFTS TO STATESBORO CASE
Reports from Atlanta say initial lynching fears near Statesboro proved false though officials worry about 1000 armed men awaiting trial. Governor orders four military companies to deter violence. Savannah units deployed. sheriff and state troops guard prisoners amid claims of a secret “Before Day club” to murder whites.
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Atlanta
Statesboro
Savannah
Striking Packers Face Hard Line as Picketing Probed
Chicago notes police enforce anti picketing rules during the Packers strike with fifteen arrests. Donnelly denies settlement rumors while Swift & Co. refuses peace overtures. South Side businessmen form a relief association and plan funds if the strike continues. In Omaha, a mob stones strike breakers. one policeman is fatally injured and eight arrested. Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers seek mayor help. Harrison to convene another meeting.
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Donnelly
South Side
Swift & Company
Packing House
Residences Endangered by North Madison Fire
Residents of Thirty six avenue and East Mercer street faced a fast spreading blaze for 24 hours in uncleared Lea in tract north of Madison street. A brisk breeze drove flames toward the valley and lake as alarms went out. Chief Cook dispatched the department to protect homes of G Folsom and E F Chase.
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Thirty-sixth Avenue
East Mercer Street
Lea
Madison Street
Cook
G. Folsom
E. F. Chase
Forest Fire Devours Timber Near McKennie River Valley
Eugene dispatch reports a massive forest fire pushing through the McKennie river valley near Waterville and Leaburg. Thousands of acres of timber have fallen to the flames as crews, aided by a large force, struggle to reach and contain the advancing blaze.
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Eugene
Ore
McKennie River
Waterville
Leaburg
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Chefco
Kia
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Tsu ‘Sland
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Imura
Ulsan
Oats
Navy Department
Ruriki
Ayoguma
Ideumo
Iwate
Takashisho
Japan
Russia
Conger
Pekin
Kyeshitelyn
Nagaeska
Basebo
Fowler
Chefoo
Novik
Anschang Hai
Manchuria
Kuropatkin
Sultan
Uncle Sam
Europe
Porte
Buffalo, N. Y
Black Hand” Society
Anthony Pope
Delaune
Scott A. de
Launey
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Clallam
John Birmingham
San Francis
Groes
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AVAL
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the Police
Omaha
Sheeley
Harrison
Wers
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