Port Arthur Battle Report Seethes As Forces Clash
Reports from Tokyo Chefoo and Vladivostok describe a daylong naval action near Port Arthur as Admiral Togo’s Japanese fleet pressed the Russian squadron. Conflicting accounts say Russians attempted to break seaward but were repelled, with ships damaged and the fate of the main force unclear.
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Port Arthur
Togo
Hetatvan
Poebdia
Theorndon
Tokin
Aeeer
Korea
Cfuieer
Kasagi
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Associated Press
An Tung
London
Tokyo
Chefoo
Myeshiteinl
Ryeshiteint
Germany
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Russie Failot Bannino Gonsl Knja Company
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Penceat
Sedlatori
Guvernim Ml
Pal Bere
Foreign Office
Thea
Port Arthur siege details and refugee accounts
Vivid dispatches describe shells landing in Port Arthur and fires at an oil storehouse as Japanese forces press daily. Refugees report women and children fleeing, while defenders remain at the fortress amid heat, smoke, and ongoing bombardment. Doctors and ships are cited, with claims of ships joining Vladivostok squadron and limited Russian action from Port Arthur.
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Chefoo
Weda
Mongolia
Port Arthur
Wolf's Hills
Golden Hill
Rostchaveski
Ryeshiteini
Vlladivostok
Ins Pigtully
Hoe
Chenna
Louisa Bay
Ta Tohe Bay
Cy. Jost
Lig Ang
Liao Yang
Wall
Populist fusion fights and district politics across Kansas and Nebraska
The Kansas and Nebraska Populists battle fusion with Democrats over ballot tickets. Kansas delegates push full presidential electors, while Lincoln and state committees wrestle on state tickets. Democrats in Crawford county rally to oppose GOP rivals, with Roosevelt and Dale clubs growing in the Seventh district. Reports note mining voters and labor influence shaping county outcomes and a Kentucky race affecting state politics.
Edwards county success linked to ongoing property holdings
Market report notes the Edwards county victory cited by a figure who still owns property there. The article covers packing house strike tensions, union positions led by President Michael Donnelly, and potential effects on cattle hogs and sheep prices amid plant shutdowns. It also mentions government interests and Can Company plant actions affecting the strike.
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Chicago
Aus
Michael Donnelly
The
Butchers’ Union Today
Allied Trades Conference Board
Jeastern Planta
Ethelbert Stewart
Ene
Gepartment of
Com and
Labor
DonmeHs Lodes
Stewart
United States
T. A. Carroll
Hanna Me
National Civic Federation
Dissel
American Can Company
Can Workers
Norton
Bio Packers
Burned and Burglarized Horse Thieves Operate in Kansas
A gang of horse thieves struck Brown and Atchison counties Sunday night stealing teams from Harington at Baker and Bartley near Germantown. They burned barns, swapped horses multiple times, and fled toward Kansas City, leaving a trail of burned boxes. One captive said he was hired to drive to Kansas City. A Nebraska link is suspected with thefts spreading to Auburn, prompting Ant i Horse Thief activity by Atchison County.
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Horton
Kan
Brown
Atchison Counties
Colonel Harington
Baker
Germantown
George Schuets
Powhattan
W. R. Barnes
Herington
Bartley
Bailey
Erlingham
Cohoon
Kansas City
Mr. Bartley
J. P. Trumpeter
George Schuetz
Nebraska
Constable Bushong
Everest
Auburn
Atchison County
New York Life Reports Strong Finances and German Expansion
The New York Life Insurance Company shows $252,600,000 in investments mostly in bonds and real estate liens. It records record policy holders numbering 12,711 and top figures for new business, premium income, and total income. The company has won permission to transact business throughout Germany. Weather reports indicate generally fair conditions for Kansas with southerly winds tonight and Friday.
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The
State Journal
Albany
N. Y
Insurance Department
New York Life Insurance Company
Jenn A. McCall
New York Life
New York
Germany
Bryan Wins Four Populist Roles on Nebraska Ticket
In Lincoln Nebraska after an all night session Democrats and Populists finalize a four seat fusion ticket. George W Berge Populist Governor and A Townsend Democrat Lieutenant Governor head a ticket with R E Watski Democrat Secretary of State John M Osborn Populist State Treasurer A A Worsley Populist Land Commissioner Albert Softley Populist Superintendent of Public Instruction. Tibbles leads a bolter faction opposing fusion and plans a straight Populist convention. A national committee meets at Peoria Illinois and discusses Nebraska fusion and a possible new ticket alignment.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
George W. Berge
Dr. A. Townsend
Franklin County
R. E. Watski
Richardson County
John M. Osborn
Pawnee
Canada
Kearney
Edward Whalen
Holt County
A. A. Worsley
Boyd County
Albert Softley
Perkins
William J. Bryan
Thomas E. Watson
Thomas H. Tibbles
Old Grange
Peoples Party
Fusion
The
Grange
Tibbles
Nob
Nat National Committee
Peoria
Kansas
Union Party
J. H. Faira
Ilinois
T. C. Edwards
Iinois
Joe Parker
Kentucky
Judge
Waterbury
Injunction Refused In Hyudr Nutsanne Case
Attorney Frank Foster for J K Codding asked Probate Judge Hayden for a temporary injunction against Dan Roberts and Frank Burney over Hyudr nutsanne at Ress ey Silas F. Joy filed as the plaintiff. Judge Hayden denied the injunction, citing lack of a full hearing as in the prior Hazen proceeding. Foster claimed to represent only Mr Codding and pressed for relief amid a contested test matter possibly linked to Topeka.
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Frank Foster
J. K. Codding
Prohibition
Chief Stahl
Jedee Hayden
Dan Roberts
Frank Burney
Hyudr Nutsanne
Ressey
Silas F. Joy
Hayden
Hazen
Topeka
Foster
Codding
Residents seek injunction to close Topeka crematory
Neighbors east of the river plan an injunction suit in district court Friday to remove the crematory. They allege the plant’s conditions are intolerable and want Topeka Distributing Works sued. Judge Hagen is away, so Judge Hayden will hear the application in probate court.
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Wells
Don C. Edwards
Congress
Kentucky
W. G. Hunter
Kanes
Edwards
Hunter
Lmkety
Vrable
Topeka Desicrating Works
Hagen
Hayden
Senator Scott III Stricken at Headquarters in New York
U S Senator Nathan B Scott of West Virginia collapsed at his desk in national Republican headquarters in New York on August 11. Officials say he suffers serious stomach trouble akin to a prior attack and he was moved to the Fifth Avenue hotel where a nurse and doctors attended him.
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New York
U. S
Nathan B. Scott
West Virginia
Fifth Avenue
Weather report shows clear skies and mild temps across cities
A government thermometer report notes clear weather with no rainfall and rising temperatures in Seaton Kanes and western Missouri area. City readings: Dodge City 80 63 Fort Scott 80 63 McPherson 58 66 Manhattan 90 unknown Osage City 66 Russell 62 Topeka 79 80 Wichita 58 65. Hourly readings for 7 to 10 o'clock list temperatures in sequence.
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Seaton
Kanes
Musouri
Dodge City
Fort Seat
Mackartil McPherson
Manhattan
Osage City
Russell
International Typographical union meets at Toronto
The International Typographical union opened its fourth day with a report on local union attendance by organizers and rejected a proposal restricting proprietors from work in frede. The session heard on laws, adjourned debates, and selected Toronto, Canada as next meeting site by 187 to 64. A proposal re allegiance and church relation was referred amid broader labor discussions. Burial expense allotment remained at $70 after a vote.
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St. Louis
Indianapolis
Committee On Laws
Columbus
Toronto
Canada
Committees On
International Typographical Union
Obui
Isbor Union
Thiet
Rosemount visit marred by no public calls
Judge Parker read with interest the newspapers at Rosemount on August 11, noting comments on his acceptance speech. He declined to respond and spent the morning riding horseback with a carriage party around the grounds. No callers of importance nor expected guests appeared during the day.
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Esopus
Parker
Rosemount
63 MAKE THE TRIP
The St Louis auto tour began July 25 with 322 starters and ended August 11. Only 3 machines completed the journey and 69 withdrew. The longest leg was 2058 miles from Boston to St Louis. A total of 255 people started from various points and comparatively few accidents were reported.
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St. Louis
Boston
St. Louie
Flood suit filed over damages claiming railroad caused loss
Frank W. Thaxter of Kansas City Missouri as executor for Philip Burroughs estate sues Santa Fe railroad for 74000 damages alleging flood waters inundated the Topeka region. Hackney & Co of Topeka shipped 40000 pounds of brass and Halstead Milling 40000 pounds of white flour to Topeka.
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Frank W. Thaxter
Kansas
Philip Burrough
Santa Fe Railroad
Topeka
Hackney & Co
Paulip E. Burrough
Halstead Milling Company
Caster Named Prompts Democratic Populist Coalition
A political development sees Democrats and Populists unite against the Republicans as branding and candidacy issues shape cross party alignment. The move signals a formal solidarity aimed at contesting forthcoming elections with a united front.
Campaign notes from Hill City convention in 1900s Kansas
Delegates and leaders from Hill City convene for the Sixth district and Thirty-ninth senatorial district meetings. Populists nominate H. W. Caster for congress. Democrats pursue fusion with state-ticket alignment. Local papers show editorial tensions and hotel progress as visitors tour Hill City amid busy political activity.
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HN City
Kan
H. W. Cater
Decatur County
Comerens
Crate
Hill City
Covention
Colby
Lss
Hm] City Recorder
Emmons
Reveille
Nompapel Can Party
Gi County
Thirre
W. P. Harrington
Gove County
Mnet
Congresa
Belote
Repunlic
Ani City
C. M. Cole
An Lips County
W. A. Reeder
Congress
FP. Burleteh Jotineon
Hays City
Chas M. Sawyer
Marton County
Democratic Congressional Committee
A. B. Adam
Mitchell County
Beloit Daily Call
Siath
Caster
Conmreas
John Rehlyer
Ellis County
J. N. Fike
Themes County
T. S. Hanley
Jewell County
Naigo
Hanne Ives
Mvery
Gowers
Tee
Wren Mose
Morton on a Tour to Northern Navy Yards
Secretary Marston and party left Washington for a tour to northern navy yards with Attorney General Moody and Rep Pass. The move followed by Cannon Roy Brewer transferred from Rock Island to Harleton for a day operator role. H. M. Hadell of Tomei also mentioned in transit notes.
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Marston
Navy Yards
Sme
See. Mortom
Moody
Roy Brewer
Wichita
Hun
Roreeeer
Rock Island
Harkiton
Hadaell
Tomei
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