Japanese Close In On Russian Forces Around Liaoyang
reports from Liao Yang describe heavy fighting as Japanese forces under Kuroki Nodau and Oku press on Liayong Russian left wing. Russians retreat under difficult roads and baggage wagons, with several officers killed and divisions concentrated in the area.
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Rontoffeky
Vonecaben
Liaoyang
Siaohing Ta
ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Liao Yong
Kuroki
Nodau
Oku
Russians admit Japanese capture near Port Arthur
Dispatches report the Japanese have seized treechan fort and Out- Slave heights, gaining control of much interior Port Arthur. Russian lines may not hold, as General Stocan informs Kuropatkin the Russians cannot hold out much longer. Chefoo cable says Admiral Togo lands fifty heavy guns to support bombardment of Port Arthur.
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Kuropatkin
Port Arthur
Rome
Chetoo
Togo
Newspaper executive George W. Cummings dies on trip
George W. Cummings vice president of the American Press Association died suddenly in Alberta British Columbia while traveling from Los Angeles to New York. He was en route home when the death occurred.
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New York
George W. Cummings
American Press Association
Alberta
B.C
Los Angeles
Architect Sues Great Era Hallway for 2000 Damage
G N Ralston Kenway an architect filed a $2000 damage suit in the aa r court today against the Great era Hallway company. He alleges he was badly hurt while inspecting cement work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston Kenway
Aar
Greatera Hallway Company
Cable line tighten halted concrete cars in tunnel
In the Great Northern tunnel last December a sudden tightening of the cable line used to haul concrete cars caused a stoppage. No injuries are reported and investigations are underway by railroad officials.
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Great Northern Tunnel
Barrs Divorce Suit Filed in Superior Court
Mrs Emma L Barr sues Isaac Barr in the superior court for desertion and non support Mrs Maggie Boudgoust also files for divorce from Peter Boudgoust on grounds of cruelty A report from Dc R Adama of the Seattle En raving company notes a sparking call and dry batteries left at the Madrona park boathouse between Yesler Way and Washington street on Third avenue south
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Emma L. Barr
Isaac Barr
Maggie Boudgoust
Peter Boudgoust
World’s Fair auto race tragedy blanks fence. two die
Barney Oldfield, injured after his car veered off course, rests under guard. The accident at the World’s Fair, caused by dust from A C Webb’s machine, killed John Scott, a park watchman, and fatally wounded Nathan Montgomery, a Black man.
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ST. Louis
Barney Oldfield
A. C. Webb
Toledo
Oldfield
John Scott
Nathan Montgomery
Seattle Man Dying After Car Fall
An unknown Seattle man in a dying condition after a fall from a car, found with a hat bearing J. Lewis and initials RE. N. B., was in a local hospital. He had been drinking.
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the Star
San Francisco
J. Lewis
Seattle
RE. N. B
Fire destroys Carl Paulson home and shop in York
A mysterious blaze last Saturday night completely gutted Carl Paulson's three story frame residence and nearby shop at York station on the Renton line. Fire raged about two hours lighting the valley and forcing occupants to abandon almost all belongings. A nearby grocery store was badly scorched but saved by a bucket brigade. estimated loss about 3000 dollars with unknown insurance.
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Carl Paulson
York Station
Renton
Emetee
Paulson
Strikers and Packers Clash Over Strike Settlement
Chicago August meeting of the national executive board of the Butchers union yielded no settlement for the meat strike. A strikers conference board sent a letter seeking conference, the packers refused. The packers issued a public note saying plants run near normal and workers will be retained. 200 can workers at the American Can Diesel plant were called out over alleged delivery of cans to packers in violation of the union’s no-delivery pledge. The strikers committee plans to report to aldermen that no meeting or agreement with the packers was secured.
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Chicago
Butchers’ Union
American Can Company
Noise complaints and street work linked by city board
Two complaints filed with the board of works address street noise and safety issues. J H McLean of Hotel Federal seeks relief from braking noise on a counterweighted car by the Washington hotel, while P J Bullivan urges Seattle Electric to cover stakes on Fifteenth avenue between Olive and Pike for vehicle safety. The Puget Soundridge and Dredging Co. wins a contract to plank alleys in blocks 19 and 40, Denny's addition for 7056 dollars, Stirrat and Goetz awarded water main work on Third avenue between Pine and Pike. A city suit against the late J J McGlivra from 1880 for Cherry Street assessments is dismissed by stipulation.
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Federal
Third Avenue
Pine Street
Washington Hotel
P. J. Bullivan
Seattle Electric Company
Fifteenth Avenue
Olive
Pike Street
Puget Soundridge and Dredging Company
Denny's
Stirrat & Goetz
Pine and
Pike Streets
School Notice Principal Announces School Changes and Registration
Principal William Geiger announces changes to courses for returning students and invites first time entrants to register on September 1 at 9 o clock. Admission and deficiency exams also set for September 1 at 9 o'clock. School reopens September 5 at 9 o'clock.
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William 8. Geiger
Condition of Senator Hoar Unchanged Amid Parade Duty
Worcester Massachusetts August 29 Senator Hoar remains cheerful and well nourished. An order directs the third patrol to assemble at headquarters at 7 PM for parade duty in tonight's Seattle industrial exposition and carnival parade. Informations filed in superior court accuse Clyde Brownfield of burglary and Charles Marthine of placing his wife in a house of ill fame.
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Delaney
Seattle
Murphy Switches Parties in City Council Row
William T. Murphy Ninth ward councilman, formerly a Democrat, announces his Republican affiliation after backing Judge Parker. cites trusts battling Roosevelt and predicts Roosevelt may win New York State while Parker carries the city. He returns from a three month East trip and criticizes the World’s Fair Washington exhibit.
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William TH. Murphy
Ninth Ward
Judge Parker
Murphy
St. Louie
Parker
Roosevelt
New York
Ninth
Washington
Seattle
Barbarity in Russia Described as Brutal Knout Torture
The article details severe Russian punishments including the knout used daily for punishment and fear of revolutionary plots. It cites the case of Mme Capuchin as an example of public punishment, with the empress altering the penalty from tongue removal to knouting. Descriptions emphasize authorities’ harsh methods.
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ST. Petersburg
Mme
Catrina
Elisabeth
Judge Parker silent on DPD and Hill to quit party post
In Esopus on August 29 Judge Parker declined to comment on DPD. B Hill plans to retire from state party leadership January 1. William F Heehan left for New York to resume work with the national committee chairman. A thief tried to enter a residence at 909 Sixteenth Avenue late last night but fled when residents frightened him.
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Esopus
Parker
DPD
B. Hill
Hie Party
William F. @heehan
New York
National Committee
Sixteenth Avenue
Fight For Her Money Fight For Her Money
Hetrero estate of Mrs J H L McVicker, died in Pasadena, has secured appointment of an administrator in Chicago probate. No will is claimed. Property valued around 285000. Heirs listed include Horace McVicker, Mrs Sarah Game of San Francisco, and Miss Jennie Boydston of Sterling. Dr Zeigler and Mrs Effey of San Francisco may contest.
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Chicago
Hetrero
Mra
J. HL McVichker
Pasadena
K HL Zeigter
Horace McVicker
Sarah Game
San Francisco
Jennie Boydston
Sterling
Dr. Zeigler
Mra. Effey
Valise theft leads to arrest in morning incident
Frank Emerson was found guilty of petit larceny for stealing a hand valise from John Garber last Saturday afternoon. Garber shouted Stop Burglars Robbers Fire, attracting Patrolmen Damm and Donlon, who arrested Emerson and took him to the police station. Emerson claimed he was drunk.
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Frank Emerson
George
John Garber
Garber
Emerson
I. Garber
Damm
Donlon
Flour from Oregon steamer Arabia seized by Russians
The Arabia, returned to Shanghai from Oregon, was seized by the Russian squadron and sent to Vladivostok. A prize court condemned 2,000 barrels of flour and railroad car bodies, with the rest of the cargo ordered released. The Calchas from Tacoma was also taken to Vladivostok and its flour and lumber were confiscated without court action.
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Vladivostok
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Berippe News Rus
London
Central News Tablo
Anping
Liao Yang
Tanghoyeng
Anshanshan
Day
Czar
INTER
POR
Stossel
Beripps News Dawn
Paris
Echo
Treechan
Slave Heights
la Petit Journal
General Stocanc
Scripps News
Ana‘n
G. N
Scripps News Ass'n
York
Packers
THE
Hotel Federal
Board of Works
J. H. McLean
J. J. McGlivra
Cherry Street
Superior Court
Worcester
Mass
Hoar
Billy Murphy
Bobrikoff
Puget Sound
Shanghai
Arabia
Oregon
Tacoma
Sians
Vladvostok
Ara
Bia
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