Russians Excited by Reports of Major Japanese Attack
July 1 dispatch from St Petersburg cites Japanese sources via Admiral Alexeief claiming a night attack on Port Arthur with heavy Japanese casualties, around 30 000 dead. Articles note initial skepticism, then widespread public excitement as officials confirm movements by Takushan hill and renewed Japanese offensives toward Kia Chow and Takhushan.
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St Petersburg
Alexiefts
Port Arthur
St. Peters
St. Peters' Bure
Mukden
Alexief
Alexie
Togo
Bon
Guinn
Kia Chow
Kuroki
Sergius Mikisallovich
Manchuris
Tokio
Takushan
Stugen
Koistons
Chi Ruan Ching
Mt S
Chua Chin Chang
Teng Chie
Run- Sinn
Siu Yang Laka
Hikou
Katehoa
Oku
Tayingshan
Niveenthan Nangmatal
Ching Hiehan
Kuo Chingan
Eamel
Peer Pay
Port Arthur Garrison Holds Out Amid Fighting Near Mukden
July reports describe heavy action in Manchuria with four men wounded and Japanese troops driven back at Mukden on July 5. Advices from Port Arthur note General Fock attacking the Japanese right flank on July 5, with Russian cavalry reaching Nan Ga pass and Japanese forces landing near Sia Ping Tao between Port Arthur and Port Danny. Port Arthur officials express utmost confidence in the garrison's ability to hold.
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Mukden
Port Arthur
Fock
Nan Ga Pass
Sia Ping Tao
Port Danny
Liao Tung Peningsta
Colorado marble boom eyed by Topeka ex-chief of police
J A Strauss, former Topeka police chief, is in Colorado chasing marble opportunities after returning from the region. He asserts Colorado yields pure white marble near the surface, cheaper to mine than Vermont or Italian Carrara, and predicts the marble industry may become the state's major quarry source. Strauss and his brother claim a marble claim in the river country and plan to stake it ASAP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Strauss
Topeka
Colorado
Biraisss
Carrara
Italy
Vermont
Westion
Cole
United States
Clorado
Strauss
Packers Talk On Strike Impact On Meat Stocks
Chicago July 13 Louis F Swift president of Swift Co assessed strike effects on meat supplies and prices saying it is early to tell but no serious shortages likely with some departments shipping freely. He expected a normal recovery and 15 to 20 days of fresh supply, with cured meat lasting months. J P Lyman of National Packing warned stock on hand should avert famine for two to three weeks and prices unlikely to rise much. Arthur Morker of Armour Co reported 10 days of supply locally, ongoing slaughter at reduced scale, prices rising modestly. Chicago butcher noted possible further price gains if strike prolongs. Stock yards workers returned to work as many unemployed lined up for jobs. strikers offered no opposition at yard entrances.
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Chicago
Louis F. Swift
Swift & Co
Neta
J.P. Lyman
National Packing Company
Hammond, Anglo-American
Continental
Arthur Morker
Armour & Co
Ap Pilranta
Fay
George
Dusinere
Joint Council
Squade
Swift
Armour Plants
Canning
Swift Establishment
Armour's
Chicago Junction Railway
Eacape
Donnelly
Butcher Workmen's Union
Parkers
Kansas City
St. Louis
Nelson, Morris & Co
Boer & Co. Roberts & Osks
Boyd & Lunhem
Thomas, Phorkildwen & Co
Kansas
Intea Ee Ee Teamour
Evon
Dig
Nodgeman
Jackson
Jefferson
Avertion
Jewell
Johnson
Kearny
Kingwan
Lane Oh
St Ner Cenit
Cro
Tob
Leavenworth
Lincoln
Iowlandas
Lyon
McPherson
Miami
Mitchell
Raina
Montgomery
Morris
Mortig
Jemaha
Neosho
Norton
Osborne
Hall
Ottawa
Phillips
Pratt
Not a Store Is Left in Milthn After Devastating Fire
Milthn Maryland suffered a major blaze destroying 42 buildings in business and residence districts. Fire began about 4 am in a blacksmith shop and spread quickly. The town requested help from Wilmington, sending 100 men with equipment to assist the effort.
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Wilmington
Del
Will Open Campaign Headquarters in St James Building
J W Babcock of Wisconsin, chairman of the Republican question committee, is in Chicago en route to Washington and New York to arrange for opening the committee headquarters in the St James building next week. The congressional campaign will be pressed forward.
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Chicago
J. W. Babcock
Wisconsin
Repub! Ton
Washington
New York
St. James
Congressional
Supreme Court Refuses Relief in Contest Ruling
The Supreme Court today refused to review congressional contest rulings against HJ Alien and D FR Anthony Jr. It held no fraud was shown by the contest board and that courts cannot review the board’s legal construction. The decision notes the board may interpret the law as it sees fit, with no higher court to test its construction. A short per curiam opinion was issued in the Allen case.
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Supreme Court
HJ. Alien
D. FR. Anthony, Jr
Contest Board
Bryan
Kansas
Allen
Burstow
H. J. Allen
Congress
Secretary of State
Plainiff
Santa Fe Plan To Prevent Flood Delays On Key Routes
Santa Fe considers extensive improvements on the Santa Fe line to prevent flood delays on the Southern Kansas division and the Ottawa to Kansas City cut off. A. Marse is named chief engineer to oversee flood control work with surveys at Neotenns, Maries es, Werdigers, and other rivers. Estimates will be prepared and an appropriation sought to cover costs, aiming to raise roadbeds at flood-prone crossings to curb washouts.
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Santa Fe
Kansas Division
Kansas City
Emporia
Ottawa
A. Marse
Austetans
Santa Pe
Tt le
Maries Es Werdigers
Gettin
Tie Ost
Leon
Sul Pointe
Roy Winburn Drowns in Shunganunea Creek
Roy Winburn drowned today in Shunganunea Creek near Locust Street. He was a laborer living at 514 Wert Locust. The river dragged him under as he tried to swim. Alec Voight recovered the body. He was the son of CW Winburn, a city employee.
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Roy Winburn
Shunganunea Creek
Locust Street
Alec Voight
CW. Winburn
RAY OF HOPE IN BUTCHERS STRIKE PRICES RISE
Chicago July 13 The butchers strike continues with no arbitration in sight as 40 000 workers idle and 8 000 already on strike. Prices of meats rise and related industries such as buttering soap and buttons feel the impact. Officials report potential further layoffs and a looming meat famine if the walkout lasts beyond a week.
Kansas Wheat Losses Rise From Floods and Drought
The Kansas Wheat Board reports unprecedented damage from prolonged rains and floods, reversing fears of drought. Harvest is delayed across counties with drastic reductions in cut wheat and quality, though some areas like Cheyenne show no damage and others vary widely in yield and condition.
Widespread Wheat Damage Across Counties From Rains
Reports from numerous counties indicate heavy rust, rot, and flooding lowering yields. Some regions expect half or less of last year's crop with harvest severely delayed or halted. ground conditions remain soft and wind or hail worsened losses in shock and on the ground.
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Ellis
Finney
Rina
Ford
Franklin
Hamilton
Harper—Raine
Harvey
Reise Fomm
San Juan Del Monte Flood Plays Havoc in Manila Area
A July cloudburst northeast of Stantla floods Manila hills destroying San Juan Del Monte. Two hundred fires, injured residents, and widespread damage occur as evacuation and boat transit replace streets. Rain totals reach 17.6 inches with communication cut and property losses around 2 million dollars.
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Manila
Stantla
San Juan del Monte
Telegram Lost In Transit Delays Parker Message
Esopus New York July 12 reports a telegram adopted by the St Louis convention for Judge Parker has not reached Esopus. Parker only knows its tone from the Associated Press bulletin telephoned to him. He sent a reply to former President Cleveland after receiving congratulatory telegrams.
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Esopus
Judge Parker
Judea Parker
Chicago
Cleveland
National Association of Colored Women Meet in St Louis
The second season meeting of the National Association of Colored Women convened downtown after a resolution aligned with Mrs. Booker T. Washington’s stance. Washington opposed the World’s Fair grounds gathering, citing grounds staff and employment issues, but St Louis delegates enacted a contrary vote after Mrs. Washington spoke.
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St. Louis
Booker T. Wishington Mix
Washington
Biard
Light Rain Pells Through as Kansas Weather Forecast Updated
Weather notes indicate light rain and easing rainy season trends. Forecaster predicts partly cloudy night and Thursday for Kansas. Temperature readings show mild day with varying morning to afternoon values and southerly wind at noon.
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Kansas
Corm and Wheat Region
Anna
Missouri
Celnek
Aretock
Wheat Shortage Dire News From Midwest Regions
Minneapolis reports rain disrupts grain markets as wheat trade fears grow. Red River valley conditions worsen. Great Northern notes U.S. wheat output likely capped at 680 million bushels with limited recovery. Rock Island gauge shows 14 feet in Kansas River. weather outlook remains unsettled with partial sun and warmer conditions ahead.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Toxley
Red River
United States
Hock Island
Kansas River
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Kia Chou
Legation
Oka
LA. Stentiss
Packer
Helaton
Millington
Babcock
Allen and
Anthony
RAY OF Hope
Coburn
State Board of Agriculture
Rica
Feporia
Barton
Eists
Butler
Crawford
Dickinson—Fioods
Joniphan
Hessian
Douglas
Invention
Parker
Souther
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