SURRENDER DEMANDS AND RUSSIAN FORTRESS CRUX
News columns report Japan pressing surrender at Port Arthur with Kuropatkin troops closing in northward and Skirmishes near Mukden. Reports note Teika hill occupation by Japanese and Russian outposts retreating as Vladivostok cruisers’ status unclear. Stolzels and Rojeensky exchange war updates as St Petersburg anticipates a major assault and Japan refuses apology or reparations.
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Tokis
Port Ar- Qiu
Yamaki
Hin
Russhins
Teika Hill
London
St. Petersburg
Gromobol
Homia
Vladivostok
Nenansasnes
Kamimura
Ajacela
Scotlar
Tyne
Ate
Agust
Urat
Kalzerin
Maria Theresa
Psion
Stoessel
St Petersburg
Kado
Port Arthur
War Office
Stossel
Associated Press
Stoensel
Sebastopol
Kurepat- bin
Anshanshan
Cer- Veyine
Waperor
Aof i i
Rojeensky
bin Ray
Suvarom
Sinidas
Blerbilet
Unstidty
Russia
Rojesuyanky
Huss
Chefoo
Ultimatum to China Threatens Japanese Warships
The Japanese legation reports Tokyo will seize Chinese ports if China refuses Japan demands. Japan asserts Chefoo as a Russian base and says ships may enter Shanghai to capture the cruisers Askold and Grosovol. Russia protests, awaiting word to inform powers.
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Tesigon
Aus
Pavoratee
Japan
China
Askold
Action &S
Legation Herr Tt
Tokio
Massa
Ching
Shanghai
Legation
Alon Theraserta
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Ouray Returns to Sungari for Repairs After Tow Incident
The Japanese steamer Ouray reports leaving Chemulpo with the former Russian steamer Sungari in tow but had to anchor due to bad weather. The Sungari was wrecked at Chemulpo to prevent capture by Japanese. Ouray will tow her to this port for repairs. Mail from Russians detained July 35 in the Red Sea was examined by British and German authorities who found many penitentiary items being prepared by the Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Ape
He ‘Tonsuia
Wheat soars to new highs on Chicago board ahead of harvest
Chicago and New York reports show September wheat rising to 1.09 to 1.11 2, with December at higher levels. Bullish cable news and foreign buying indicate sharp gains as drought fears and crop reports spark frantic buying in the pit. Prices touched 1.13 in Minneapolis amid Liverpool and Paris lift and rain rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Canada
M Dakota
Minnesota
Manitoba
New York
Minneapolis
Liverpool
Paris
Suburban cars collide with train near Forty-eighth Colorado avenue
Four killed and 10 to 15 others seriously injured after three suburban electric cars crash into a passenger train on the Sere Great Western at Forty-eighth Colorado avenue. Motorman did not heed the approaching train until directly upon the track. rescue and investigation follow.
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Chicago
Great Western
Colorado Avenue
IS IN AND IS OUT, Remains a Member of Representative Murdock's Forces
A political note confirms that a person remains aligned with Representative Murdock's faction despite competing pressures. The decision preserves current party balance and signals continued support for Murdock's leadership within the group.
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Representative Murdock
Will Work for Dale Shapes Kansas Politics
Oscar Z Smith resigns from the Republican state committee from the Eighteenth district and starts backing Judge Dale for governor, while remaining on the Seventh district congressional committee. Smith favors Dale, cites Governor Bailey’s renomination dispute, and hints he will not oppose the full ticket though he linked to Murdock’s supporters. The piece notes other campaign figures, county chairs, fusionists, and local nominations in Lyon and Wabaunsee counties as the campaign unfolds.
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Oscar Z Smith
Wichita
Cme
Judge Dale
Republican State Committee
Eighteenth Judicial District
Smith
Republican Congressional Committee
Murdock
Congress
Sir. Smith
Bailey
Kansas
Mr. Smith
C. H. Luling
Charles F. Scott
Pe Smith
Hoch
Sedawick
Stubbs
Hiarest
Dale Hen. Caster
Decatur County
Prst
Oberlin
W. 5. Kreisinger
Emporia
State Committee
Gare Taylor
Eeeington
County
Sead Bons Busters
F. Yearout
Emporiamoe
Lyon County
Mr. Yearout
W.&. Kretsingvy
Hoar Dying in Worcester After Relapse
Worcester August 27 Senator George Frisbie Hoar is dying doctors and his son General Rockwood Hoar said this morning that he may live only a few days. Hoar had suffered from lumbago in recent weeks and relapsed last night, his family fears the case is hopeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
George Frisbie Moar
Rockwood Hoar
Hoar
Led by Filipinos parade in Louisville Knights of Pythias
In Louisville on August 17 a three mile parade drew over 100000 spectators as 26000 Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias marched led by the Philippine constabulary band. General Carnahan served as grand marshal. brigades from Kansas California Colorado Texas Washington Oregon and others were listed. A grand military ball followed at the horse show building with thousands dancing.
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Louisville
Knights of Pythias
Carnahan
Philippine Constabulary
Kansas
Jos. H. Lyons
California
Charles F. McGlashen
Colorado
Henry W. Gibbons
Texas
John Fi
Tiller
Washington
Fremont C. Plummer
Oregon
John H. Aitkin
Imperial Palace
Dramatic Order
Knights of Khorassan
W. D. Hadfield
Peoria
Imperial Prince
C. V. Stansbury
Los Angeles
Imperial School
Horse Show
Promise of the Porte clarifies equal treatment pledge
Constantinople Aug 17 The porte has sent a formal note to the American legation confirming its undertaking to accord American schools and related institutions equal treatment with the most favored nation, subject to departmental formalities. Officials doubt further crises will arise, though some comment on the comparability with France’s 1901 Mitylene settlement persists. Minister Leishman obtained what he demanded and awaits execution of the undertaking.
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Constantinople
France
Mitylene
Leishman Obtas
Lincoln party forms in St Louis with broader civil rights aims
In St Louis on Aug 17 a Lincoln party met outlining a platform calling for freedom for all, especially Negroes, Hawaiians, and Puerto Ricans. The slate named for president and vice president were E P Penn of West Virginia and Judge John J Jones of Chicago. Committees formed to raise funds, secure speakers, and establish headquarters with a national committee named.
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St. Louis
Lincoln Party
E. P. Penn
West Virginia
John J Tones
Chicago
Davis Nomination Notified For Democratic Vice Presidency
Henry Gassaway Davis was formally notified in White Sulphur Springs W Va that he is the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Davis accepted in a brief speech praising the party and thanking the committee while noting he would respond later in the day.
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White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Henry Gassaway Davis
Democratic Party
United States
Davis
John Sharp Williams
W. R. McCall
Perry
James H. Vahey
Massachusetts
Mr. Davis
Parlor
Wiliams
Notification of Davis as Democratic vice presidential nominee
The ceremony at White Sulphur Springs marked by simple rites featured Rep John Sharpe Williams and a large Democratic turnout from Virginia and nearby states. A formal notification letter declared James S. Davis unanimously chosen for vice president, endorsing the party platform and urging labor rights and economic steadiness amid changing industrial conditions.
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Ments
Judge Parker
John Sharpe Williams
Mississippi
Virginia
Stonewall Brigade
Staunton
Jackson
Atlanta
W. L. Peel
Georgia
Parker
Belmont
New York
Thomas Taggart
National Committee
White
Perry Belmont
New York Democracy
Davis
Mr. Davis
No. 5 Wrecked Accident Near Scranton
An accident occurred one and a half miles east of Scranton involving No 5. The report notes the wreck but provides few details. Emergency crews responded and requested repairs or investigation.
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Scranton
Wreck of Santa Fe West Bound Excursion Train
A Santa Fe West bound excursion train No 6 carrying Knights Templar to San Francisco derailed on a sharp curve near Scranton. Five passengers hurt include a woman and child. the engine remained on track. Cars left the rail as track repairs were under way with Topeka doctors aiding the injured and the line expected to reopen tonight.
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Topeka
Scranton
Scrantes
Herantom
Torpeka
Carbondale
Cincinnati
Bain
Ming
Troeke
Knights Templar Excursionium
San Francisco
Appeal for Help From Labor Unions Across the Nation
Chicago August 17 A nationwide appeal seeks urgent funds from about three million working men and women. The message, sent to all United Sense labor unions, requests support for President Banisal Gempere of the Americas Labor Donnelly Wald.
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Chicago
United Sense
Banisal Gempere
the Americas Labor
Donnelly W Ald
Ould Be Wakna
Lightning Claims Two in Guthrie and Chicago
Fragmentary clippings report a Guthrie death from a lightning strike and a Chicago Park self inflicted shooting presumed to be J. D. Lueckler of Independence Kansas. Additional items note May temperatures, a physician J E Byman bound over on manslaughter charges, and a land grant of 1600 acres to Curtis and family.
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Guthrie
Houre
Fannie Pore
Ehicago
J. D. Lueckler
Independence
Jackson Park
J. L. Byman
Marysville
Kan
J. E. Byman
Frankfort
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Kuroki 18
Japarene
Times
Tran Teller
Burdipe
Missiya
Prom
Mali
Pring Heinrich
Z. Smith
Will
Dale
Luling
Scott
Emery
Fed
J M. B. Nicholson
Council
Bac
Mic Rite
Democralie
Sig
Canea de Fogee
Fairbanks
Speec Fairbanks
Marion
Wabaunsee County
Wyatt Rush
C. 5. Carrell
H.C. Ericssore
Robert Strong
Crafts
L. L. Teas
I. Hinshaw
5. C. Smith
Ludge
Joe Little
W.S. Whitlock
G. W. B. Beverley
J. J. Mafia
Willam Beech
Caster
Commercial Club
Yates Center
Kas
Yater Center
J. M. Heck
CE. Lewis
FW. Butler
August Baversfield
Lawrence
C. L. Hansen
Douglas County Gas & ON Company
A Wemenen
The
United St
National Democracy
Davie
Tom Pe
Two
Virginias
Mason and Dixon
Gindorses
Milia
Santa Fe
Knights Templar
Dowling
Nce
Chicago Park
Ofelock
Curtis
Sanvin Curtis Ie
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