Battle Deepens at Port Arthur With Japanese Assault
Reports from Port Arthur indicate heavy fighting as Japanese forces press on inner defenses. Japanese troops secured positions near the fortress and bombarded nearby batteries while Russian ships returned to harbor. News wires note scattered naval actions and diplomatic cautions amid the broader Far East conflict.
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Port Arthur War Dispatches and Naval Maneuvers Reported
The report from Washington notes a strong Chinese Japanese note to restore Fei and outlines Russian strategic positions at Liao Yang with fortified circles and Japanese advances toward Yan Tai and Mukden. It also covers naval actions near Port Arthur including Japanese torpedo boat tactics and floating mines, plus ship vulnerabilities and the Czarevitch damage during the clash.
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Knights Gather for Biennial Conclave at Shawnee Park
Louisville Ky Aug 15 It will be dawn before all the Knights attend the biennial conclave with railroad officials and camp leaders at Shawnee park. About 3000 tents at Shawnee are pitched and more prepared. It is estimated 8000 uniformed Knights arrived by morning. Eaton of the Springs reports a supreme lodge mobilizing as bathing precedes sessions tomorrow.
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Louisville
Shawnee Park
Shawtee
ZB. E. Eaton
RALLY AGAIN For the 38th Annual Reunion of the Organization
Veterans gathered in Easton for the 38th G A R encampment marking Civil War service. Estimated 100000 visitors filled the city with parades led by Commander John C Black U S Navy and Governor John J BaTen watching as bands, ships crews and auxiliary groups joined the three day event amid flags and civic decorations.
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Mnust
West
Easton
Naonal Woman's Relief Corps
Naional Daughters of Veterans
Natonal Sons of Veterans
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
Hoston Hesbor
G. A. Ki
John C. Black
Grand Army Uday
Marabal
Doo Read
Commonwealth Avenue
Arlington Street
Aireeta
State House
John J. Baten
City Hell
Patrick A. Collins
Cty Counci
Beaton
Streets
Rand
Denver
Colo
Parker Outing at Winnisook Club Above Slide Mountain
Judge Alton B. Parker Democratic presidential nominee spent August 15 at the Winnisook club in Ulster County near Big Indian, 2790 feet up, for rest with Mrs Parker and family. The party arrived by train, attended church in Kingston, and left for Winnisook amid local welcome. The club has hosted candidates before.
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Ulster County
Alton B. Parker
Winnisook Club
Slide Mountain
Judge Parker
Tuebarkers Visi
Gidates
William J
Think Maine Is Close In National Election
The national Democratic headquarters opened in New York as polls near, with Democrats predicting a close race. Republicans see gains elsewhere, but the close Maine vote is expected to boost morale and influence sentiment nationwide.
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New York
National Democratic
Senators plan western campaign kickoff in Kansas
Chicago August 15 Senator Banks arrived to confer with the national committee on campaign management in the west. Senator Fairbanks will open the Republican campaign in Kansas on September 1. In Kaenear City seven men reported a hold up at 3 AM by Bert Rhodes a bartender at 21 West Twelfth Street.
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Chicago
Banks
National Republican Committee
West
Fairbanks
Kansas
Barkeeper Hell
Kaenear City
Bert Rhodes
West Twelfth Street
Heat Wave Smashes Records Across Kansas
Kansas towns report 100 degree heat with palm leaf shortages as Topeka stores scramble to stock cooling fans. Manhattan hits 100 and Topeka records a new daily high while weather officials note clear skies in most districts despite isolated showers in western Kansas.
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Palma
Kansas
Manhattan
Ba City
Kannada
Dodge City
Jenainss
Tier Rock Weather Bureau
Hla Corn and Wheat Region Bulletin
Kanga
Missouri
Efelock
Oekook
Riot at Swift plant sparks injuries in Omaha
At South Omaha Sheeley station a car carrying strikebreakers to the Swift packing plant was pelted with bricks. Three injured, one knocked unconscious. six voters captured by deputies. Sheriff Power and his men attacked as they tried to escort rioters away. Judge Vinson Huler issues blanket warrant for 27 strikers in a riot tied to labor actions.
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Omaha
Neb
South Omaha
Sheeley Station
Sheeley
Vinson Huler
Packing Nouse
Norunton
Lstter
Packers Press Peace Talks Open at Allied Trades Meet
Hasty adjournment at the Chicago gathering on August 25 signals possible reopening of peace negotiations with the packers. A conference board committee departed to meet them, amid secrecy and quick dispatch. In London, the stock exchange is set to close Saturday August 15.
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Chicago
Packers
Allied Trades Conference
Parma
Conference Board
Topeka Franchises Under Fire in Gas Debate
Business leaders and residents urge council to reconsider a 30 year gas franchise for the present company, arguing the seven year expiration warrants delayed action and potential price reductions. Mayor Bergundthal favors time to gauge sentiment. many interviewees oppose haste and a long term agreement.
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Topeka
State Journal
Bergundthal
Tome
J. D. McFarland
P. I. Bonebrake
Central National Bank
W. M
J.P. Davis
Council
M_ Snattinger
Herald
E. H. Crosby
C. C. Knowles
Iit
W. A. L. Thompson
Debate Over 30 Year Franchise Provokes City Voices
Local figures clash over granting a 30 year gas franchise in Topeka. Arguments cite price cuts, council responsibility, and mayoral veto as key factors. Citizens protest, urging careful reconsideration of terms amid heavy business interests.
Death of Father Harrigan at Stormont Hospital
Father M F Harrigan longtime assistant priest at Church of the Assumption Topeka died Saturday afternoon after a short illness. He was 40 born in Leavenworth county educated at St Benedict College Atchison and studied theology at St Francis in Milwaukee. His body lay in state Sunday at Topeka and in Leavenworth cathedral before Tuesday mass at the cathedral conducted by Bishop Cunningham. Interment was in the Leavenworth family lot as a large procession including the Ancient Order of Hibernians and Knights of Columbus accompanied the casket.
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Stormont Hospital
Leavenworth
Father Harrigan
Church of the Assumption
Topeka
Leavenworth County
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Atchison
St. Francia Seminary
Milwaukee
Father McCourt
Lawrence
Iles
Bishop Cunningham
Concordia
Father Jennings
Armourdale
Bedy
Santa Fe
Order of Hibernians
Knights of Columbus
Procesion
Fight To A Finish In New York Building Labor War
New York on August fifteenth opens a third week of conflict between labor unions and employers over the Shon dispute threatening a city building halt. About 10,660 workers are out of work and roughly 60,000 skilled tradesmen could be affected by a broader strike or lockout. In Chanute Kansas a separate note: Vistok piloted by Kelly & Kelly misfired after a oil-wet rope test, with plans to drill twenty to twenty-five barrel wells on land owned by Gay, Dave Stulvane, and others.
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New York
Victor
Chanute
Kas
Vistok
Kelly & Kelly
Mr. Gay
Dave Stulvane
East Tren
United States Demands Lead to Sail Off Smyrna and Gibraltar
The United States presses for equal treatment of American schools in the Ottoman Empire. Admiral Jewell sails his squadron to Smyrna and then Gibraltar after negotiations yield limited progress on accrediting American medical and educational institutions.
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Turkey
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Jewell
Smyrna
Gibraltar
Muropesa
State Department
Ottoman Empire
Baye
United States
Protestant Medical College
State of
New York
Sublime Porte
Beirut
Letehman
Pica
Lesa
Washington
Admiral Jewell
Olympia
Clevela
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