Russians claim Port Arthur fleet escape thwarted at sea
Reports from Che Foo and London detail a prolonged naval engagement near Port Arthur on August 9 10 and 11 with Japanese torpedo boat destroyers attacking. Retvizan Pobieda battleships reportedly fled toward Port Arthur and beyond while conflicting dispatches raise hopes the squadron reached open sea or remained blocked by Japanese forces.
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Foo
Che
Tor Arbor
Port Arthur
PortArthur
Okio
Issians
Retvizan
Pobiéda
Che Foo
London
Tokio
Togo
Itha
St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Shantung
Pont Arthur
Yellow Sea
Rurmor
Associated Press
Smyrnoff
Ozarevilysh
Shim
Tsingchau
Resnsteini
Skrydloff
Vladivostok
Tthem
Vie
Iit
Tthe
Wolf Hills
West Funeral Held for Former Senator George West
St Louis offices closed two hours and city flags flown at half mast for the funeral of former Senator George Graham West. He died Tuesday in Sweet Springs Missouri and was buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery. Services at the grave were by Rev John C Shackelford of Sweet Springs.
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St. Louis
George Graham ‘West
Sweet Springs
Bellefontaine
John C. Shackel‘ford
Krauss Innocence Claimed in Mother and Stepsister Death
Hartford City Indiana August 11 Mrs Rae Anderman Krauss is declared not implicated in the death of her mother or Matt Collins. Public Prosecutor Burns cites autopsy by Dr W N Cronin showing Collins died of fatty degeneration of the heart. In Krauss cell rests a Bible and a photo of Crystal Krauss. she weeps and laments wishing Crystal were alive.
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Hartford City
Ind
Rae Anderman Krauss
Matt Collings
Burns
W. N. Cronin
Crystal
Troops to Make Long March From Fort Ethan Allen
Orders issued for the Twenty third and Twenty seventh batteries of field artillery and two squadrons of the Fifteenth cavalry to march from Fort Ethan Allen Vermont to Manassas Virginia for maneuvers next month. The 700 mile trek will take about five weeks and serves as a long range experiment for U.S. troops.
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Washington
War Department
Field Artillery
Fifteenth Cavalry
Fort Ethan Allen
Vermont
Manassas
United States
Escapes From Mob In An Auto In Madison Wis
Angelo Leabella was rescued from a mob outside the Wisconsin state capitol after a failed attempt on Inquisto Capo. The crowd pursued him as he tried to flee on a bicycle. a policeman herded him into a car to prevent lynching.
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Madison
Wis
Angelo Leabella
Senator Scott Stricken With Illness at Party HQ
United States Senator Nathan B. Scott of West Virginia was taken ill at his desk in the national Republican headquarters in New York on Wednesday. Reports say the stomach trouble mirrors a previous attack. he was moved to the Fifth Avenue hotel where a nurse and doctors attended. He was resting comfortably and not considered in serious danger.
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New York
United States
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
National Republican
Fifth Avenue
Senator Scott
Appoints Supreme Judge in North Dakota
Bismarck North Dakota August 11 Governor Wate appoints Edward Engrad of Fargo to serve as supreme judge succeeding the late Judge John M Cochrane who died suddenly July 20 during the state nominating convention session.
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Bismarck
N. D
Gov. Wate
Edward Engrad
Fargo
John M. Cochrane
Big Dog Bus Girl
Dorothy Popee a 10 year old girl from Memphis Tennessee lies in critical condition after a street attack by a 150 pound St Bernard dog that bit her four times in front of her home on August 11 authorities said
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Memphis
Tenn
Dorothy Popee
St. Bernard
Workman's Arm Torn in Factory Accident
Chicago August 11 Rodger Johnson a nonunion worker caught his arm in Swift soap factory machinery and it was nearly torn off an injury reported today authorities said he was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment and his condition was described as serious but stable.
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Chicago
Rodger Johnson
Swift Soap Factory
Estate of Hutchinson Worth Over One Million
The estate of Alexander Hutchinson, New York, is valued at $1,020,000. Tulane University will receive $333,475 of the estate.
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New York
Alexander Hutchinson
Tulane University
No protection for Catholics in far East
Rome August 11 Austria informs the Vatican it cannot assure protection for Catholics in the Far East. The notice reflects diplomatic tension as Catholic communities face uncertainty in the region.
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Rome
Austria
Vatican
Far East
King Edward Heads Incognito to Marienbad Trip
London Aug 11 King Edward held a council at Buckingham Palace then departed in disguise toward Marienbad per reports. The move signals a private rest period after palace deliberations with aides and royal staff.
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Marienbad
London
Edward
Buckingham Palace
Marienbau
Secretary Hay Pushes Equal Rights For Schools Abroad
Washington reports Secretary Hay urged ministers to demand the same treatment for American schools hospitals and charitable institutions as other powers. He cited talks with Turkish minister Chelib Bey and discussed sending the American European squadron to Smyrna. Diplomatic hopes grow before a potential Leishman posting and possible Smyrna deployment amid fluctuating Porte negotiations.
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Hay
Washington
Angees Hay
Chelib Bey
Smyrna
Constantinople
Porte
Leishman
Germany
Berlin
United States
Turkey
National Zeitung
Roosevelt
Russia
Dardanelles
Small Child Burned To Death In Barn Fire
La Porte Indiana August 10 George four year old son of W H Short a Michigan Central railway brakeman residing in Michigan township La Porte county lost his life in a horri ble manner While playing with matches in the barn the hay was set on fire the structure was destroyed and the child cremated The charred remains were found in the ashes afterward Several years ago a daughter in the Short family was fatally burned by her clothing catching fire from a stove.
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la Porte
Ind
George
W. H. Short
Michigan Central Railway
Michigan Township
la Porte County
Short
Fire ruins church in Carthage Illinois
The Presbyterian church in Carthage Illinois, a recent and handsome city landmark, was consumed by fire. Authorities suspect defective electric wiring as the cause. Estimated loss about 20000 dollars with 11000 dollars insured. The building will be rebuilt immediately with modern improvements.
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Presbyterian Church
Carthage
Ill
Bandits Try to Wreck Train Near Albany Station
Bandits attempt to wreck the Atlantic Express at a Union Pacific switch near Albany station, Cheyenne. Station agent John Utley was shot from ambush as he tried to rearrange the switch but managed to secure aid by wire.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Albany
Atlantic Expres
John Utley
Ship Company Is Reorganized In Brooklyn
New York Aug 10 A reorganization of Morse Dry Dock and Repair company of Brooklyn has been completed with a capital of 600000 dollars. The firm will construct ships of all kinds.
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New York
Morse Dry Dock and Repair Company of
Brooklyn
Gorman Goes to Saratoga for Campaign Work
Senator Gorman has gone to Saratoga New York for a month at the springs. It is expected he will return to New York to be in touch with the campaign committee.
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Gorman
Saratoga
New York
Prominent Indiana Farmer Takes Own Life
Greencastle Indiana August 10 John D Hart a wealthy farmer living near Greencastle committed death by own action by cutting his throat no cause is assigned for the act.
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Greencastle
Ind
John D. Hart
Pioneer Architect Ha ley Dies in Minneapolis
Minneapolis Aug 10 Joseph Haley pioneer architect of Minneapolis died at his home from a complication of general debility. Funeral arrangements await further details as the city mourns a builder of early local streets and landmarks.
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Minneapolis
Joseph Haley
Paris Consul Gowdy's Office Robbed in Paris
Paris August 11 Consul General Gowdy found his private desk forced pages ransacked and letters dragged from envelopes. The big safe in his office showed failed forced entry with hammer marks and hinges damaged. About $5000 in cash and important documents were missing other valuables not taken. The burglars targeted Gowdy's private office in the Avenue de l Opera building. Local police launched a full investigation into the break in.
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Paris
Gowdy
Avenue de l‘Opera
Mr. Gowdy
Stork Misses Home of Czar at Peterhof Palace
In St Petersburg on August 11 the delay of a hoped for event at the Peterhof palace raises concern over the empress illness echoing a prior eight month delay when a birth was anticipated but did not occur. No medical attendance was accepted this year, leaving no professional diagnosis available.
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St. Petersburg
Peterhof Palace
Ministers In Ohio Killings Shock Vacation Party
Rev. Glenn Gillilan was accidentally shot dead by Rev. Mr. Newsome during a target shooting in Ohio ville Pa They were spending vacation with Gillilan’s father and face charges in Ohio ville as the tragedy unfolded in this county The incident was not intentional according to reports
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Pomeroy, O
Glenn Gillilan
Newsome
Ohioville
Mr. Gillilan
Silver Lode Report From Carondelet In St Louis
St Louis notes say Carondelet once French town now part of the city shows a silver ore lode beneath it. Sewer workers blasted rock and experts declare the material contains silver ore, marking an unexpected find near the old district.
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St. Louis
Carondelet
Weeks Named Beloit Football Coach for Fall
Beloit Wisconsin reports H. G. Weeks former Hobart college coach will lead Beloit's football eleven this fall. Weeks is a Syracuse University graduate and a member of its star team.
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H. G. Weeks
Beloit
Wis
Hobart
Syracuse University
Lightning Strikes Church in Lockport Illinois
Lightning struck the Swed ish Lutheran church and parsonage in Lockport at 1 AM on Wednesday destroying both buildings. The combined loss is estimated at 14000 dollars.
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Lockport
Ill
Bakers Strike At Bordeaux Shifts Bread Supplies
In Bordeaux on August 11 the bakers strike has forced bakery owners aided by their wives and children to knead bread themselves to feed the city as workers walk out.
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Bordeaux
Carriage and Wagon Makers Union selects Cincinnati
Cincinnati Aug 11 The Carriage and Wagon Makers International union has chosen Cincinnati as the meeting place for its next annual convention which assembles Sept. 19.
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Cincinnati
The
Carriage and Wagon Makers’ International Union
Norfolk & Western Mortgage Filed for Record
A $35,000,000 mortgage from the Norfolk & Western Railroad Company to the Guaranty Trust Company of New York was filed for record in Columbus Ohio on August 11. The large loan secures railroad financing and is noted in the local records.
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Columbus, O
Norfolk & Western Railroad Company
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
Glasgow Shipyards Urged to Build Ten Battle D ers
Glasgow August 11 report says Clyde ship builders were asked to rapidly construct ten battleship ders designed to surpass any in the world. The appeal underscores Britain’s naval expansion and the urgency of achieving superior warships.
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Glasgow
Clyde
Claims of Robbery in Columbus on Pennsylvania Tracks
Clarence D. Dye reports he was robbed of 300 dollars intended to pay a debt. He was bound and gagged and thrown onto the Pennsylvania tracks, in Columbus, Ohio, on August 11. Local authorities are investigating the incident.
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Columbus
Clarence D. Dye
Pennsylvania
Bloody Fight in Georgia Legislature Ends With Injuries
In Atlanta on August 11 a bloody altercation erupted when Speaker Morris ordered the doors locked during a vote on a bill. Several lawmakers were wounded as the fray broke out among members.
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Atlanta
Morris
Boy Fatally Burned in Playmate's Fire Incident
Michigan City Indiana August 11 a playmate set fire to paper used by six year old Malcolm Kelvey causing fatal burns. Authorities report the accident occurred during play and the child died from his injuries.
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Michigan City
Ind
Malcom Kelvey
Recapture of Escaped Dayton Prisoners Near Richmond
William Reiker and Frank Redmond, Dayton jail escapees, were captured near Richmond Indiana after a daylong manhunt. Authorities followed leads from residents and tracked the duo to a rural area where they were apprehended without further incident.
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Dayton
William Reiker
Frank Redmond
Richmond
Russians Eye Flank as Kuroki Forces Advance Near Liao Yang
News from St. Petersburg Aug 10 reports Japanese losses at Port Arthur totaling about 23,000 and suggests Linovitch is marching from Vladivostok to divert Kuropatkin’s rear. Dispatches warn of a possible Japanese flanking move toward Liao Yang, with Chinese forces under Yuan Shikai and Ma resisting neutrality.
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St. Petersburg
Russ
Port Arthur
Linovitch
Wadivostok
Kuroki
Kuropatkin
Sakharoff
Sintsintin
Siamatsze
Yin Kow
Niuchwang
Liao Yang
Yuan Shi Kai
Russia
Linevitch
Mukden
Vladivostok
Pres
Alexieff
Ex Senator West Dead In Missouri Home
Former Senator G G West died at his Sweet Springs Missouri home after weeks of illness. The bedside vigil included wife Dr Jarvis the family physician Senator West's son Alexander and daughter Mrs George P B Jackson and her husband Mrs Thompson a West niece. Interment will be in St Louis under the care of A A Allen Missouri Kansas Texas Rail Road official.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Post -Dispatch
Sweet Springs
G. G. West
Jarvis
Senator West
Alexander
George P. B. Jackson
Thompson
Eighty Killed In Train Wreck Near Pueblo
A Missouri Pacific train on the Denver Rio Grande line plunged from a trestle near Helen station eight miles north of Pueblo after severe rains and a cloudburst. Between eighty and one hundred passengers were reported dead or missing as cars washed downstream into Dry Creek and Fountain Creek. Rescue parties found the express car’s safe empty and the chair car buried in sand. By nightfall seventy six bodies had been recovered, with sixty-eight identified. additional identifications and further missing persons were announced the next day.
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Pueblo
Col
Arkansas Valley
Missouri Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
Denver
Helen
Dry Creek
Butte
Eden
Division 4
Bowren
Fountain Creek
Arkansas River
J. M. KiNen
Puebblo Hardware
Colo
Eden Station
Mineola
Davis
Margaret Kelly
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Stork
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Mr. Newsome
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Europatkin
Pueblo, Colo
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