Battle Chronicle of Rurik and Japanese Forces Told
Dispatches from Vladivostok recount Rear Admiral Jesson’s running fight with Japanese squadrons, detailing the sinking of the cruiser Rurik and the Gromobol, casualties, and ship damage. The narrative covers engagements near Tau Island and Pusan with figures for men killed and wounded.
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Dosson
Rurik
Tau Island
Enmy
Ma Coursa
Fant
Adie Iferson
Angebly
Russia
Una
Tha Tuvik
Kamimura
Tour Pinterert
Walla
Vinilvostok
Astonisi
Russians Meet at Port Arthur Amid Heavy Fire
Reports from Tokyo and London detail Russian gunboats, battleships, and cruisers near Port Arthur while Chinese sources claim Japanese forces press the harbor defences. Chinese accounts say Russians make a final stand as shells light Port Arthur.
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Patlada
Port Arthur
Otvashui
London
Roklo
Port Artur
Laoti
St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Prince Quktomsky
Poo
Linotleshan
Pigcot Bay
Che Fuo
Palungcheng
Shushiven
Sultan Makes Agreement With Ameri can Legation
Aug 18 report from Constantinople notes the Porte sent a formal note to the American legation promising equal treatment to American schools and related institutions as a favored nation. Diplomats doubt new disclosures will arise, while Letshman secured the concession and awaits execution. Also mentions Danish torpedo boats collision in the Great Belt and a Harlem physician’s heroic drowning incident while aiding a bathing woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Copenhagen
Haveraten
Storen
Pentat
New York
John. B Comyn
A. Moat
Harlem
University of New York
Nayosintt Ighlanda
Shrewsbury River
al Leop
Port Arthur siege and Japan gains in August clash
Reports describe a harsh siege around Fort Arthur with Japanese shells igniting coal lighters and destroying hospitals. Russian defenses held with Stoessel rejecting surrender while Japan pressed gains on left and right wings and demanded civilian relocation.
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Cokie
Mort Arthur
London
Daily Telegraph
Gre Fco
Port Arthur
Whey
Che Joo
Fort Arthur
Juiits
Che Foo
Pigaon Bay
Laothie
Palan Chang
Battte
Stoessel
Hig
Juul
Kuwropatkin
Torta
Washington
Panama Canal
Commission
Pele Auth
Novik Run Ashore After Sinking Fight Near Korsakovsk
Reports from Tokyo and port cities recount the Russian cruiser Novik vanquished after a fierce encounter with Japanese ships including the Chitose and Tsushima. The Novik ran aground in Korsakovsk harbor amid a sinking condition with no Japanese casualties.
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Togo
Novik
Tokyo
Chitaze
Tenshima
Korsakovsk
Sakhatien
Vladivastok
Takahashi
Navy Department
Korsuhovsl
Yorihiro
House of
Higashi Fujimi
Bento
Che Foo
Pigeon Bay
Port Arthur
Pigeny Bay
Cho Fon
Oleu
Slyshali
Yada
Tornado Ravages Twin Cities with Massive Destruction
A violent tornado struck St Paul and Minneapolis late Saturday, causing at least five deaths and many injuries. The storm damaged hundreds of buildings, wrecked theaters and a high bridge, cut power and communications, with Minneapolis reporting major losses near 2 million dollars. Relief efforts began as crews searched for survivors and authorities assessed the widespread damage. In Cripple Creek Colorado, citizens forcibly removed several men including lawyers and a store manager amid unrest over a Union store dispute and the Inter Mountain Mercantile Co. formation.
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St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis
Tryoll
Empire Theater
High Ridge
Misalssizo River
St Paul
Tost
Wiliam Donaldson & Co
Fast Third Street
Tha Habighorsat
Seventh
Waccouta
Lindske, Warner & Son
Cripple Creek
Col
Citizers
J. Hangs
Eugene Engley
A. &. Cole
Mr. Hull
Union
Barnard Creek
Canon City
Inter- Mountain Mercanties Company
Tha
Cripple Croek
Denver
Japanese Destroyers Capture Steamer in Neutral Waters
Washington reports Che Foo cablegram describing seven Japanese destroyers entering the harbor and seizing an unknown steamer while two Japanese cruisers remained outside. Dispatch cites uncertainty over the sighting location and whether it occurred within the three mile limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Che Foo
Hmit
Tandon
Great Britain
Ryeshtel
Caefoo
Humorous Fragments From Pasts and Prominent Jokes
A collection of anecdotes from various figures and settings. An Inverness trip reveals a Scotsman's boastful misremembered tale. An English student in Lethelgue jokes about German news during the Boer War. General Lawlor questions a dog-carrying soldier's load. Emerson's servant Jabez shows quiet wit. Judge Dixon's barroom questions and Elihu Root encountered by reporters are sketched in brisk, humorous sketches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethelgue
Allmon Neclng
England
South Africa
Genergl Lawlor
Carvidge Hells
Lawton
Elihu Rooth
New York
Platts Speseh
Root
Platt
Marke
Mr. Lamont
State, War, and Navy
Washington
Lamont
Cured of Bladder Kidney Trouble Praised by Wisconsin Man
Rey H. Hateh of Wisplace Wisconsin proclaims 26 years of bladder and kidney suffering cured by Dodd’s Kidney Pills. He credits relief to the pills and urges others to try them, stating they restore health and even cure Bright’s disease in some cases.
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Rey
H. H. Hateh
Wisplace
Dodd
Mr. Hateh
Sayes
Bright
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Sinteen
Mississippi
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Court of Errors
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