Battle updates and Russian Far East dispatches from Mukden
Reports from Mukden claim Gen Barrschoff has captured two Japanese battalions while fighting rages around Feng o f Wang Cheng road. Telegraph lines show intermittent coverage and no decisive news from Liao Yang though western fronts report continued rifle fire through the night. The Amur and Pacific theaters face conflicting wires as Port Arthur plans and Baltic fleets unfold with no guns confirmed as fired from the guns at Ghoukef works.
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Damn
Feng O F Wang Cheng
St. Petersburg
Telegraph Department
Mukden
Barrschoff
Lue Yang
Eiter St
Sakiurof Gratertay
Tatas
Liao Yore
Kerepatkin
Liao Yang
Beline
New St
St Petersburg
St. Petersbure
Keéropaik
Pale
Petersburg
Port Arthur
Hae
Cronstadt
Orel
Oleg
Irumrod
Jemichug
Associated Dress
Gbhoukef
Associated Presse
Variag
Koretz
Far East
Baltic
Black Arca
Oman
Tedestvensky
Dianantied
Washington
Stair Départment
Fowler
Chefooneyite
Fairbanks Arrival Planned Reception in Topeka
Senator Patrienks arrives by Rock Island train at 6 20 and will be greeted at the National hotel Republican headquarters. Chairman Stubbs notified Mayor Bergandthal in the morning and urged attendance to meet the party. The public is invited to the reception this evening to greet the Republican candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrienks
Topeka
Rock Island
National Hotel
Stubbs
Bergandthal
Tawritition
Populists Revolt In New State Convention
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Populist meeting in a state convention, referencing Bryan as an advocate of their enemies and a pledge to stand for their beliefs. The text mentions Springfield and Sanat, with unclear dates and places due to garbled wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiscapolia
Isa Gue
Pose Fasta
Phice Sanat
Seid
Bryan
Che Springield, Tl
Architect Alters Portraits for Church Windows
Aug 31 In Spices capital of Rhenish Bavaria an architect restoring the Protestant church selected portraits of seven imperial children as heads for seven angels in the chancel windows. The emperor objected stating my children are me. The decision was altered and the design was finally completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertin
Spices
Rhenish Bavaria
Robbery on Oregon Short Line at Kemmerer
Four men halted a messenger as the Oregon Short Line train reached Kemmerer Wyoming. They held up the messenger and the station agent and seized a package containing $910 owed to Kemmerer Coal Company employees. Sheriff James and Deputy Jones pursued on a special train. robbers believed to be in Evanson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
Toon
Oregon Express
Oregon
Kemmerer
Expres
Kemmerer Coal Company
Sherr
James
Jones
Evanson
Jumps on White in Broome speech stirs charges
A Broome County speech by former Senator Hill at Whitney Point drew hitter remarks about a story cited against him. Hill denied the piece was inspired and argued the Democratic platform, while silent on money, reflected new terms and replaced previous aims. William Allen White commented that the article was not White House inspired and that New York Republicans had privately discussed aiding Green but refused once Bristow’s report was reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghampton
David
Broome County
Whitney Point
Hill Brieny
Judge Parker
Nator Depew
Guti
Green
Pratt
Depew
Roosevelt
Hill
United States
Enstor Denen
Torre-electon
White
Emporis
Kan
Willam Allen White
White House
Tn.t
Riristow
New York
Bristow
Senator Hill
Winceit
Selate PH
Messrs
Platt
Mr. White
State
Foosevelt
Brixton
Robbery on Oregon Short Line Express Ends With Manhunt
A Westbound Oregon Short Line passenger train was held up by two armed robbers who seized a package worth about 900 dollars and locked the express staff in the office. Authorities in Kemmerer reported two heavily armed posses pursuing the robbers, with Marshal Marmon confident of capturing them by nightfall. The incident disrupted the station and switch crews as they attempted to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Marmin
Tiem
Exress
Parker Goes to Fair in Kingston and Train Venture
Kingston August 21 Judge and Mrs Parker and Judge Parker's brother Fred H Parker traveled by trolley across Kingston en route to Ellenville for a political campaign and social visit. After luncheon they visited Benedict tavern then returned to Kingston station amid a cordial reception with shifting trains and local chatter. Dynamiters Demolish Dans Rochester Ind August 31 A mine race dam at Willard five miles from town was dynamited, steel bridge ruined, causing about 5000 dollars in damage while locals report dead fish due to the blast and suspicious weather conditions in Chicago and Kansas forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
N. Y
Mra. Parker
Fred H. Parker
New York
Ellenville
E. x
Parker
Dynasty
Eillensville
Benedict
Rene
Rochester
Ind
Willard
Here
Time for Peace Peace envoy arrives for Roosevelt meeting
Oyster Bay August 21 G Francotte bearer of Belgian king credentials to President Roosevelt seeks help to restore peace between Russia and Japan. He may meet through Secretary of State for an interview. Leopold praises Roosevelt possible mediation and Carnegie peace temple proposal. European diplomats say war’s end time has arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
New York
G. Franicotts
Belgium
Roosevelt
Russia
Japan
Francotte
Cable
Leopold
Andrew Carnegie
Mysterious lynching and political death in 1900s news
A Texas inmate Oscar Turner, 17, jailed for attempted rape, was found dead in his cell with a rope and cords. Minnie Schulz, 19, a wealthy farmer’s daughter, was attacked by Tucker. Turner’s death followed three hours later. Detroit reports James B Hawley, a prominent politician, killed himself after remorse for killing his brother in 1902. Light rain today with 1/6 inch observed. temperatures recorded by government thermometer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Weimar
Texas
Oscar Lee Turner
Tiegro
Minnie Schultn
Tucker
Detroit
Mich
James B. Hawley
Thermometar
State Auditor Details Comanche County Bond Defaults
The State Journal reports that the state school fund holds 27 Comanche county bonds in default, with some due since 1891 and a total face value around $9,350, plus two fraudulent bonds valued at $2,000. Auditor Wells notes delinquent bonds and coupons total $7,515, while explaining statutory duties to compare records with the treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Journal
Comanche County
Office of
The
State Audito
FSIS
State School Fund
Eitor’s
Cornuncae County
Stiste
Wells
County Compromises on Interest Rates Unreported
Compromises noted in Ness county involve reducing interest from 6 to 3 percent on a $3,000 loan and settling a $9,500 principal with $237.50 interest reduced to $118.75, plus an agreement to drop 5 percent to 2 percent. Officials say county names of all compromised counties remain uncompiled and unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Auditor
State School Fund
Comanche
Greeley County
Seward County
Wichite County
Ness County
Wisconsin Democratic convention nominates ticket and condemns excess profits
Oshkosh August 31 The Wisconsin Democratic convention met to nominate a full state ticket with ex Governor Peck as governor candidate. Martin Lueck was temporary chairman and H J Kilken as permanent chair. The platform pledges primary election reform and denounces Republican excesses while urging public service regulation to curb unearned profits by rail, telegraph, and other corporations for the people of Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh
Wis
Martin Lueck
Juneau
H. J. Killen
Milwaukee
Peck
United States
Yemen
William F. Vilas
C. H. Weisse
Rose
Neal Brown
Wausau
T. E. Ryan
Waukesha
Martin L. Lueck
Democratic Party
Wisconsin
Taylor Men Win Nominating Victory in Osborne County
Osborne Kan Aug 1 Tuesday September 6 marks close of a spirited Republican nominating contest in Osborne county between J H Taylor of Alton and John A Morton of Osborne. Taylor leads with all 61 delegates pledged. Morton forces concede Taylor’s renomination by acclamation as Osborne wards caucuses elect seventeen Taylor delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Kan
Osborne County
J. H.taylor
Alton
John A. Morton
Taylor
Morton
Steal Parker's Apples at Rosemount Grounds
Esopus N Y Aug 91 Judge Parker's candidacy brings picnic parties to Rosemount, often unpermitted and lingering with freedom. Disturbances rise as visitors from afar enter, relax, and leave litter. One group stripped several apple trees and harmed the grounds. Parker remains cordial despite growing nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esopus
Judge Parker
Rosemount
Senator Clark Pursued In Missoula Turmoil
Senator Clark was attacked by Joe Peg who claimed the senator broke game laws and carried a grouse. Peg followed him through several blocks and threatened to shoot unless the bird was handed over. Clark sought hotel protection at the Florence. bystanders overpowered the assailant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Mont
Clark
Joe Peg
Peg
Florence
Cider Smith Sets Plan for State Fair Week Events
For the fair week, Cider Smith issued a plan covering September 12 to 17 at the state fair. Officials expect a generally fair week with events drawing attendance and interest as preparations continue through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cider Smith
Meat Famine Forces 125 Special Policemen to Lay Down Clubs
A meat shortage triggers a civic mobilization as 125 special policemen withdraw armed patrols. Authorities say the move aims to reduce food-price tensions while maintaining order. Local officials estimate the action could ease supply pressures and shift resources to storefronts.
Meat strike widens as Donnelly orders general walkout
Chicago August 31 strikers declare meat famine probable amid a nationwide general strike order affecting about 2 900 Chicago workers and independent plants. Donnelly expands action to stock handlers switchmen and other related crews, with mass meeting planned at Water Hall and railcar disruptions anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
East St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Sioux Chg
New York
Donnelly
Maortis
Noyes
Union Stok Yart Company
Bitorta
Miwa — Company
Frank F. Hawley
Switchmneh
Worthy America
Donnellynag
Colon Stockyards & Transit Company
Panatock
Ioe Welock
The
Atehers’ Union
Surikera
Watita Hall
Shallowest Oil Well Reported Near Lowe West
Coffeyville Kan Aug 1 reports describe Winden No 1 four miles west of Lowe as among the shallowest oil wells on record. Depth reached 180 feet with strong flow for the depth, drawing attention to the unusual well. The piece notes rumors of unusually shallow water wells and mentions a Prohibition party state ticket selection at a Wallace convention in Iena Mont Ave 21 with electors named J W Bennett Jena Stevenson and others.
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Coffeyville
Kan
Winden
Lowe
RB. 1
Pinchbeth
Bulow
Iena
Mont. Ave
Prohibition Party
J. W. Bennett
Miasouls
J. Nena
Belaes Jana
T. ¥. Stevenson
Boseman
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Samsonoff
Fairbanks
Raiser
Angeis
Sieb
David Bennett Hill
Emporia
Broome Co
Ployer
Coal Company
Cumberland Coal Company
Kuropetkin
Judge
Kansas
Time For
King Leopold
President Hoosevelt
Auditor’s Office
Democrats
Bad Boy
Boss Buster
Senator Clark
Butchers
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