Disastrous Harbor Escape by Russian Fleet
Scattered effort to leave Port Arthur ends badly as Russian ships divert to Chefoo and nearby ports. Japanese capture one torpedo boat destroyer. others seek refuge at Kin Chou, Tsingtao, and Shanghai while battleships reportedly maneuver near Saddle Islands and Port Arthur.
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Askold Wwsiso
Yetngchou
Foreign Office
Pear
Tatgchot
Port Arthur
Yentao
Askold
Novik
Kiso Chon
Cheroo
Port Arar
Kise Chou Bay
Tang Tau
Kine Chou Bay
Batticanid
Ceareriich
Purat Bismarck
Theis
Berlin
Ee Foreign Amice
Ting Chow
Hino Choo Ber
Shan Tung Peninsula
Hua Fun
Caareeiten
Tsing Chou
Fa Pen
Vladivostok
Shanghai
Stanghal
Saddle Islands
Tsingchou
Kiao Chou Bay
St. Petersburg
Ryeshiteini
Feo
Japan
Russia
China
Chentulpo
Vartag
Rorate
Japanese torpedo boat action in Chefoo harbor sparks international concern
Washington Aug 12 The report of Japanese torpedo boat destroyers capturing a ship at Chefoo Harbor was received with deep interest and concern. Officials weigh whether the seizure violates Chinese neutrality and if the act breaches U.S. backed wartime limits, possibly prompting broader international trouble.
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Washington
Ryeshitemi
Chefoo
Griscom
Bil Fowler
United States
Manchuria
Korea
Germany to advise Turkey on U S demands amid Smyrna naval show
Naoum Pasha met Minister Leishman at Therapia to push a speedy favorable reply on American citizens rights in Turkey. Selim Pasha and Txzet Pasha discussed a text likely to satisfy Washington. Berlin sources say Germany would urge Turkey to meet the United States demands. The American squadron including Olympia Baltimore and Cleveland anchored at Smyrna.
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Constantinople
Naoum* Pasha
Leishman
Therapia
Bosphorus
Turkey
Txzet Pasha
Selim Pasha
America
Germany
Berlin
Smyrna
Associated Press
Foreign Office
United States
Olympia
Baltimore
Cleveland
Topeka topeka Methodists consider Havighurst as pastor
Dr Charles Havighhurst of Findlay Ohio, in charge at First Methodist Church, is likely to be the next pastor of Topeka’s First Methodist Church. His name was sent to Bishop Hamilton, who appoints pastors, with an expected favorable reply. Havighurst, 61, has served about 25 years in the pulpit and is praised as a strong orator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles KR. Mavighurst
Iet Methodist Church
Findlay
Ohio
First Methodist Church
Topeka
Bishop Hamilton
Py Hamilton
Havighurst
Dr. Havighurst
J. T. McFarland
Sunday School Union
Havighurat Ve
McFarland
Thin City
Attack on Train Sparks Violent Strike Breaker Incident
In Chicago on August 12 a Lake Shore and Michigan train carrying many strike breakers bound for the stock yards was attacked. Windows were shattered and occupants struck by missiles as a striker opened fire into the crowd. A spectator narrowly escaped a bullet grazing his scalp.
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Chicago
Lake Shore & Michigan
Father Harrigan Low in Topeka Hospital
Father M. F. Harrigan assistant dean of the Church of the Asmump Hon lies critically ill at Stormont hospital in Topeka. After two weeks of illness he was taken to the hospital last Sunday in serious condition and has since declined. Father Hayden and several priests have been at his bedside since 11 o clock. He is suffering from Brights disease complicated with uremia.
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M. F. Harrigan
Church of the Asmump
Uncertain Heat Wave Ahead Across Kansas and Missouri
The bulletin from the U S Weather Bureau notes a warm spell sweeping Kansas and western Missouri with no precipitation in 24 hours. Temperatures reached 92 at Macksville and 86 at various stations, while the government thermometer records show readings through the morning.
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Gandner
Odaas
Srnaae
United States
Wec
Kansas
Missouri
Macksville
Sedan
Pris
Toronto
W.hitm
Cloche
Pelos R . Brekrett
Votes for 8 hour day convention action reported
The International Typographical Union convention approves a committee report pushing an eight hour day law with a January 1 1908 effective date under certain conditions. It calls for a one half of one percent levy on wages to finance potential strikes and places the measure before subordinate lodges for referendum. The gathering also backs union labels and related labor efforts and notes the death of former President William A Mizon.
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St. Louis
Uulor
Openit
Committee
Committee On Laws
Armerican Federation of Labor
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Lynch
William A. Mizon
Northfield
Tenn
East Topeka residents hire Bird to sue city over flood damage
Six East Topeka residents have engaged ex City Attorney W A S Bird to press suit against the city for flood damage from Bidie creek. They filed duplicate claims with the city clerk requesting payments of 500, 800, 600, 1000, 1000 dollars for T R Disbrow G M Jamison E L Travis D M Swearingen and Edward Bailey. Earlier claims were rejected on city attorney guidance. The move suggests fresh litigation against the city.
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East Topeka
Bidie Creek
W. A. S. Bird
T. R. Disbrow
G. M. Jamison
KH. Travis
EL McCarroll
D. M. Swearingen
Edward Bailey
Habeas corpus suit in Kansas City custody case
Carrie M. Brown petitions the Missouri Supreme Court seeking release from paternal custody. She alleges her father Charles M. Brown illegally restrains her liberty after a recent divorce gave him custody. She favors living with her mother, but the father refuses. The suit seeks a review of the divorce proceedings.
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Supreme Court
Carrie M. Brown
Kansas City
Kaz
Charles M. Brown
Beery Find At Unfinished House On Lane Street
A misplaced case of Schlitz beer was found in the basement of an unfinished house at 031 Lane Street by Mr. W H Barnes of the State Historical Society who owns the new building. Police retrieved the contraband and noted the accidental delivery may have come from a mistaken wholesale order. If any is missing a case of quarts may be at the police ration.
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Lane Street
W. H. Barnes
State Historical Society
It Is a Boy Crowned Heir to Russian Throne
A boy named Alexis, heir to the Russian throne, was born at 12:30 PM in Alexandra Villa. Empress Alexandra and the child are reported well. A grand christening is planned, with imperial ceremonies at Peterhof chapel.
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St. Petersburg
Ture
Alexis
Russia
Alix of Hesse
Olga
Tatiana
Baron Freidrick
Dolgbrouky
Rott
Hirsch
Peterhof
Peterhof Palace
John of
Cronstadt
Alexandra Villa
John
Birth of Russian heir at Peterhof alexandra villa
The emperor and empress celebrate the birth of an heir at Alexandra villa in Peterhof park near St Petersburg. Crowds gather as gun salutes announce the event, with church services and a Te Deum. Names mentioned include Alexis Nicholsievitch, and intercession by Saint Seraphim is cited.
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Marie
Anastasia
Alexandra Villa
Peterhof
Russia
St Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Baltic
Riga
Greece
Peterhot
Peterhof Park
Imperial Familly
Xenia
Olga
Michael
Grand Palace
Gulf of Finland
Europe
Versailles
St. Peter and St Paul
Winter Palace
Lster
E.gir
Carnera
Moscow
Kieft
Far East
St. Seraphim
Sarieff
House of Romanoff
Alexis Nicholsieviteh
Alexie
Alexis
Muskovy
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Admiralty
Rane
Slthcot
Ine Weare
State Department
London
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Hyeshite
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Hay
France
Heclia
Aus
Prappel
Xo Chou
Savy
Czarevitch
von Prittwits
Kine Chou
Atearat
Hel
Dewrate
von Prittwitz
Bast Hic
Mavy Department
Lodey
Farat Bismarck
Will
Sultan
Father Harrigan Low
Porecaster
Emil
EP. U
Biddle Creek
Father
Carrie Brown
Czar
Petersburg
Kan-' Gen
Twelfth Strait
Bersons
Judge Green
F. D. Coburn
Joab Mulvane
Twelfth Street
G. M. Pierce
J. O. Cowee
Uingame
Pierce
Central Aqower
Han Clark
Henry McDowell
John Starts
Pieroe
Ciik
Mr Pierce
M. Wood
Wurry
Barness
Harry Wells
J. M. Hollenshade
Frank
Phaeton
Frank Ake
Harry
Surry
W. W. Mills
Prince
Currisae
Surrey Fm
M. Washburn
P. Jordan
Mack
L. Sayre
Mollie
Surrey
J. Taupert
May
Joab Malvane
Surery
Jusice
A. L. Greenn
Sue
Hariner
Lange
Lady Saxnd
Ha Johnson
Bonnie
Gunther
Borne Flora
Brown
Katie
Charles Wolff
Nellie Bly
Morris Packing Company
Charley
Prince Henry
Little Deck
Topay
Nancy and Daley
Thesurance
Gen Schurith
Frank Bonebrake
E. P. Jontan
J. & Harmon
EA Lange
Pinrce
J. Hollenshade
A. Zastuoni
FL la Bayre
Joab Mulva
D. Coburn
Czarina
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