Battle Near Mukden Opens as Japanese Push
A dispatch from Rome reports the great battle at Mukden has begun. General Kuroki led 100000 Japanese troops across the Hun river and attacked the Russian right bank, the Japanese force thrice the size of the Russians. Kuropatkin notes reconnaissance finds a fortified Japanese position near Liao Yang, and a Cossack patrol seized 30 horses from a Japanese pack train.
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Rome
Agensia
Liberia
Mukden
Kuroki
Hunn
Liao Yang
ST. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Bianewpuds
Bjanewpudsa
He Anaes
Taiteu
Japs Renew Assault on Russian Forts
Reports from Chefoo and Port Arthur describe a renewed general attack on Port Arthur begun before daybreak and continued to nightfall with Japanese forces aiming to seize the main forts. Other dispatches note repeated assaults, bombardment of inner fortifications, and Japanese gains at two forts north of Port Arthur.
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London
Reuter's Agency
Port Arthur
Shanghai
Suisceying
City seeks sanitation plan for Barneson mill area
Dr William L Ludlow, secretary of the board of health, sends a memo to John G N Barnes attorney for Kent Lumber owners of Barneson sawmill detailing sanitation measures discussed at a board meeting. Recommends perforated kettles for kitchen refuse and burning solid waste with drainage carried off, weekly copper sulfate disinfection of dry closets, and notes typhoid risk from adjacent areas while urging Barneson cleanup.
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William L. Ludlow
Board of Health
John G. N. Barnes
Kent Lumber Company
Barneson
Loughary
Star
Limerick
United States Army
Cedar River
Farneson
Squaw Man Bound Over on Murder Charge
James Turner and Barbara Harrison were bound over to the superior court after a preliminary hearing before Justice George on a charge of attempted murder of A. Grego on the city sandspit. Bonds set at 1600 each. Harrison noted as an Indian woman with prior arrests. Turner living with her at the time. Grego severely cut in a related affray and taken to Wayside Emergency hospital, later discharged. A. Aron in reports being assaulted by Charles Sehan over a $65 dispute. Sehan allegedly attacked him after claim of cheating.
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James Turner
Barbara Harrison
Justice George
A. Grego
Turner
Turner Was Living With Her At the Time of the Murderous Assault. Fioth
Grego
Wayside
Death by Own Action at Western Hotel
An unidentified man, about 65, found dead in a Western hotel room on First Avenue South and Washington Street, reportedly took poison. A carbolic acid bottle was nearby. authorities believe he diluted the contents after pouring into a glass. Coroner and San Francisco authorities to investigate identity and disposition of remains. Body moved to Bonney-Watson morgue. no papers found. initial hotel guest history notes last seen Sunday night.
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Western Hotel
First Avenue
Washington Street
F. Ross
Eleventh Avenue
Hanson
San Francisco
Laws
Hoye Willl
Kennedy
Bonney-Watson
Preston Guilty on Robbery After Second Trial
John Preston known as the Mysterious Kid was found guilty by a Superior Court jury after six hours deliberation for robbing Rev. J. W. Goddard at his home on Boren Avenue. The January 31 night theft involved a masked intruder identified by the Goddards and a lodger. A second suspect, Jack McCarthy, is jailed in Portland on burglary charges. Police also found a broken padlock at 214 Railroad Avenue and a ransacked store with 60 cents missing.
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John Preston
Preston
Rev
J. W. Goddard
Boren Avenue
Tallman
Goddard
Jack McCarthy
Portland
President Roosevelt Enjoys Rowboat Outing on Vacation
President Roosevelt spent a lunch hour in a rowboat at Oyster Bay on September 20. He and Mrs Roosevelt enjoyed the outing as they prepared for the final day of their vacation. Two of three important political visitors are expected, and the president will wrap up affairs at the Summer Capitol.
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ST. Petersburg
Stocasel
Frisco Bar On Pike Street With Open Poker Game
A Frisco saloon on Pike Street hosts open poker for money despite law claims. A stranger says he was cheated last week, and local storekeepers, saloonkeepers, and Mayor Ballinger’s vow against gambling face criticism as the scene draws players and spectators.
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Pike Street
Ballinger
Seattle
Piketreet
Star
Stabbing Follows Ranch Dispute At Cle Elum
James Olivette an Italian was stabbed in a partnership dispute with Ande Morganti also Italian over a four mile east Cle Elum ranch. Morganti fled as Olivette received scalp and neck wounds, rushed to a doctor, City Marshal Haight seeking Morganti. Olivette worked in local coal mines. Morganti had ties to San Francisco.
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Cle
James Olivette
Ande Morganti
Morganti
Haight
Olivette
San Francisco
Cle Elum
Trial of D Sanda Delayed By Absence And Warrant
D Sanda failed to appear for a Superior Court trial on assault with intent to murder Joseph Gostin. Judge Tallman forfeited a $1000 bond and ordered re-arrest on a manslaughter warrant for James Rumbeaux’s death. The colored community claims unfair trial over a dying statement exonerating her. A major meeting led by Rev. Smith aims to raise funds for appeal with about 4000 attendees expected.
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D. Sanda
Tallman
Joseph Gostin
James Rumbeaux
Mass meeting planned for King County about Mrs Rumbeaux case
Rev G H W Smith of Mt Zion Baptist church to call a mass meeting of colored residents this week to decide on a plan to assist Mrs Susan Rumbeaux, the colored woman convict, in what is described as injustice.
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King County
G. H. W. Smith
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Susan Rumbeaux
Heinze Seeks Control as Labor Convention Probes Fusion
In Helena Montana a populist labor convention recesses to evening as Heinze and his anti party executive committee arrive. They expect Heinze to sway laborers who favor fusion while populists may remain independent. In Boston the 82nd annual meeting of the Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite begins with the honorary degree to be conferred tonight.
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Hellena
Mont
Heinze
Boston
Supreme Counci
Body Found of Peter J. Foley in Union Bay
The body of Peter J. Foley, who drowned in Union bay last Sunday, was recovered by searchers last evening. It was located 36 yards from shore in 15 feet of water near the first point north of Madison street. Funeral arrangements will be handled by the Woodmen of the World, of which Foley was a member.
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Peter J. Foley
Union Bay
Madison Street
Woodmen of the World
Triple Murder Rocks Riverdale Shanty Huts
Three Italian laborers, including Vincenzo Bruno, are dead after an attack on their Riverdale shanty south of Chicago. Two men were killed on site. Bruno died later at a hospital. $445 found on a dead man questions robbery motive. investigators suspect a Sicilian feud or Mack Hand influence. Authorities sweep the area for suspects.
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Chicago
Riverdale
Vincenzo Bruno
Swallowed Up By Quicksand
The four year old daughter of James Kinley was swallowed by quicksand and drowned at Port Washington, L. I. The mother witnessed the event from solid ground and fainted as the child sank.
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New York
James Kinley
Port Washington
Portland Poker Raids Net 60 Arrests in City Saloons
Sheriff Word and deputies raided Portland saloons on a Saturday night arresting more than 60 men including floor managers and proprietors. The Maze cafe and several concert halls were among targets as deputies guarded doors and halted games while confiscating evidence. Authorities warned future raids would continue with overnight holds for violators.
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Portland
Sheriff Ward
Deputhee Moreland
Cordeno
Downey
Grussi
Hollingsworth
Southern Pacific Passenger Train Collides With Freight at Fresno
South ern Pacific No. 50 en route from San Francisco to Fresno wrecks after rear collision with a freight at the Fresno yards. Fireman John Madden of Oakland rescued after two hours, badly injured. Engineer Willard bruised. Wells-Fargo man Bert Nichols severely burned by extinguisher blast. Miss Lottie Quinn of Fresno fatally injured. Baggage car stacked ten feet high. several other passengers injured.
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Fresno
Cal
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
John Madden
Oakland
Willard
Bert Nichols
Wells-Fargo
Lottie Quinn
Fire destroys Summit Hotel and houses in Condon
A morning blaze in Condon Oregon destroyed the four story Summit hotel and adjacent homes. A girl, May Graham, awakened guests who escaped in night clothing as smoke filled the halls. Investigators say the fire was incendiary and the loss nears 10000 dollars.
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Condon
Ore
Summit
May Graham
Stokes Likely Nominated for New Jersey Governor
Trenton September 20 The Republican state convention opens at noon with Ward Stokes the probable gubernatorial nominee. Resolutions will back the national ticket and platform and discuss the equal taxation issue and other state questions.
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Ba Ward
Stokes
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