Maps Again Attempt To Bottle Up Russian Fleet
Reports from St Petersburg say Vice Admiral Togo again tried to block Port Arthur with fireships. Fire ships were sunk by land batteries and torpedo boats. two Japanese torpedo boats were sunk. Russians fired from guard ships and forts until dawn. several crews were saved including two officers.
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Togo
Port Arthur
Alaleff
Port Artur
Alextert Limpelf
Coast de Fenes
Otvashal
Brazil Braces for Conflict Over Border Territory
Reports from Rio de Janeiro claim Brazil is mobilizing troops to defend disputed frontier lands including the Joria and Perun valleys as Peruvian forces reportedly cross into Brazilian territory. The Amazonas governor warned river skippers last October not to submit papers to Peruvian consuls, signaling Brazil does not recognize Peruvian sovereignty over the area.
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Trazil
Mia Janeiro
Brazil
Joria
Perun
Provinee
Amazonas
Jurua
Brasil
Peru
Utah Lake Reclamation Plan Moves Ahead With 1 Million Plus
A Washington report says the government will start the Utah Lake reclamation project at once, part of a broader Salt Lake Valley scheme. Judge Richards meets Chief Engineer Nowell and favors liberal government support. Morria Bean will visit Utah to study legal questions and secure harmony among Salt Lake land and water owners.
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Utah Lake
Washington
Utah
Jsteat
Judge Richards
Salt Lake
Nowell
Salt Lake Valley
Reclamation Service
Morria Bean
Fight on the Yalu Pits Japanese Against Russians
The Yalu fighting continued Monday as Japanese forces pursued a Russian force of about 10,000. Russians suffered heavy losses and twenty seven guns were captured. Generals Zaxsaliteh and Katchalinsky were wounded, per reports from Seoul and St. Petersburg.
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Yalu
Seoul
St. Petersburg
Zaxsaliteh
Katchalinsky
Pest of rats ravages Mercer area in Illinois
A sudden invasion of rats terrorizes Mercer Rock Island and parts of Whiteside counties Illinois with Edgington and Preemption townships hardest hit. Fr Montgomery of Preemption captured 3495 rats in two weeks but farm remains overrun and hogs suffer injuries and blood poisoning with many boys reported killed.
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Rock Island
Whiteside
Inlinois
Edgington Township
Mercer County
Fr. Montgomery
Te Tts
Christian Party Platform Adopted In St Louis Convention
The National Christian party delegates in St Louis adopt the platform In Jesus Name. It declares unity under the Golden Rule and direct legislation for all, opposes war and mob violence, favors government ownership of coal mines and public initiatives, and opposes liquor revenue while denouncing trusts and combines.
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National Christian Party of the
United States
St. Louis
Christian Party
Port Arthur threat spotted near Korean Bay landing site
Map indicates Japanese transports seen near Po tings on the northern shore of Korea Bay about twelve miles east of Takuchan. The area lies west of Antung and south of Fengwangchen, with both towns believed held by Russian forces. If a landing occurs it could threaten Port Arthur and flank Russian positions. Kouropatkin’s troops at Fengwangchen are said ready to resist.
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Korea Bay
Takuchan
Antung
Eng Wangchen
Potin
Danny
Port Anthir
Port Arthur
Fengwangchen
Kouropatkin
JAPS CROSS THE YALU After Five Days of Fighting the First Japanese Army Forced a Crossing
Advices from Tokio say the Twelfth division crossed the Yalu above Wiju just before dawn Saturday. The second pontoon bridge near Wiju was finished at 8 pm Saturday and Imperial guards crossed later. After five days of artillery clashes, General Kuroki led a four mile frontage infantry assault that drove Russians from Chi Tien Cheng and Tho river heights. Russians reportedly lost 800 to Japan 700.
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Yalu
Wiju
Imperial Guards
Kuroki
Chi Tien Cheng
Tho
Aida
Wijn
Antung
T18
Russians Burn Town After Retreat From Antung
A Tokio dispatch says Russian forces abandoned Antung on Sunday, burned the town, and retreated to Feng Huang Cheng. The report adds that Japanese troops now hold the Yalu estuary area.
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Antung
Feng Huang Cheng
Yalu
Formal Opening of Fair at St Louis Exposition
President Roosevelt pressed the golden key to complete the electrical circuit and unleash 40,000 horsepower at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis. The ceremony at the White House East Room occurred at 1 14 o'clock EST as the Third Battery fired a 21 gun salute. Messages of congratulations passed between Roosevelt and David R. Francis, president of the exposition.
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St Louis
Exposition
White House
United States Artillery
Washington Monument
David R. Francis
Colorado War Attacks City Organizer Wardson Near Sargent
William Wardson national organizer for the United Mine Workers was badly beaten at Sargent Colorado while traveling from Crested Butte after organizing Colorado Fuel and Iron miners. He names three assailants including a Reno detective Gregory and two men Wolf and Walter and lies in a Denver & Rio Grande hospital in Salida in critical condition.
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United Mine Workers of America
Sargent
Colo
Nes
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Salida
Wardson
Crested Butte
Colorado Fuel & Iron Company
Reno Detective Agency
Gregory
Wolf
Walter
Stopped Chicken Fight Ends in Officer Involved Killing
C David Frye a Los Angeles butcher was shot and killed Sunday afternoon by A Carpenter a Humane Society officer near Tropico during a raid on a working main. Carpenter was arrested and jailed on murder charges.
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Los Angeles
A. Carpenter
The
Humane Society
Tropico
Carpenter
Mur
London Viewpoints on Yalu River Fight Outcome
London opinion on the Yalu River engagement notes varied interpretations of Russian intent and Japanese victory. While some doubt a lasting Russian hold on the right bank, all papers agree the Japanese win boosts Japan's prestige and influence in the conflict.
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Yalu
London
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