Evacuation of New Chwang Reported in Russian Withdrawal
New Chwang on May 16 reports the Russian evacuation completed with the gunboat Livouch to be destroyed at the last moment. Gen Kondratovitch leaves with the final regiment as Japanese advances are to be resisted at Hai Cheng then fall back to Liao Yang. Russian retreat could extend to Thieling with 70,000 defending at Liao Yang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Chwang
Livouch
Kondratovitch
Hai Cheng
Liao Yang
China
Tashiichao
Kai Chau
Rumors Fly Over Baltic, Vladivostok, and Port Arthur
Reports from St Petersburg on May 18 discuss the possibility of Vice-Admiral Skrydloff returning to command the Baltic squadron and heading for the Pacific, while Vladivostok blockades are denied. The Russian staff speculates on Japanese moves toward Liao Yang and Mukden as battles near Mukden intensify and Port Arthur remains isolated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Skrydloff
Far East
Baltic
Admiralty
Vladivostok
Vladivostock
Jessen
Pacific
Kharkoff
Manchuria
Japanese control extends south of Laio Tung peninsula
May 18 St. Petersburg reports say Japanese virtually dominate the southern end of the Laio Tung peninsula excluding Port Arthur. Russians withdrew fortifications at Kin-Chanu and Port Dalny to concentrate at Port Arthur, destroy Dalny, and mobilize for fortress defense. Ground for a Japanese assault on the fortress is heavily mined. if captured, steep losses are expected. Danny’s breakwater, buildings, piers, and docks have been destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tmukden
Mukden
Alexieff
St. Petersburg
Liu Yen
Weng Wang Cheng
Port Arthur
Polantiien
Liao Yang
Muykden
Lama Temple
Enda
Laio Tune
Laio Tung Peninsula
Kin-Chanu
Port Dalny
Dalny
Liao Tung
Danny
Killing Over Religious Hatred Shocks Missionaries
U S Minister reports in 1904 that Benjamin W Labaree, an American missionary, and his servant were killed near Khoi by Kurdish Sunni Muslims driven by religious and race hatred. A large force pursues the killers, with ten accomplices identified. The crime is deemed motivated by faith and blood feud, complicating arrests. The Kurdish region spans vast borders and resists Imperial authority. Support from British consul and missionaries noted.
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Washington
Uabaree
Mount Ararat
State Department
Richmond Pearson
United States
Persia
Labarree
Seyid
Mohammet
Kurdestan
South Carolina
Turkey
Tabriz
Discontinuation of Horse Race Reports Issued by Western Union
Col. Sere Clowry directs the Western Union Telegraph Co. to stop collecting and distributing horse race reports. The notice asks superintendents in New York Chicago Atlanta and San Francisco to acknowledge receipt and to act accordingly. Robert Clowry signs as President and General Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sere
Clowry
Chicago
Atlanta
San Francisco
Western Union Telegraph Co
Robert Clowry
Court martial ends after one witness in Aiken case
In San Francisco on May 19 the court martial for Lieut. William B. Aiken concluded with a single witness, Dr. Edmund D. Shortridge testifying for the prosecution. The panel met privately and reached a verdict. It will be several days before the evidence is sent to Gen. MacArthur for review and the documents are prepared. verdicts are not expected until next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
William B. Aiken
Fresidio
Edmund D. Shortridge
Gen. MacArthur
Nominated Ohio State Ticket at Columbus Convention
Ohio delegates to Chicago were not instructed but pledged to President Roosevelt. The May 19 Columbus ticket included Laylin as secretary of state Spear for supreme court Emerson as clerk Ankeny as dairy and food commissioner Crawford for public works Taft and Swayne as electors at large Herrick Dick and Cox led the gathering with Cox casting Hamilton County’s 105 votes for Crawford. The convention aimed for harmony while debating platform lines and a tariff stance.
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Columbus
Lewis C. Laylin
Norwalk
Supreme Court
William F. Spear
Lisbon
Lawson E. Emerson
St. Clairsville
Horace Ankeny
Xenia
Board of Public Works
Richard B. Crawford
Massillon
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati
Noah H. Swayne
Toledo
Myron T. Herrick
George B. Cox
Charles W. F. Dick
Joseph B. Foraker
Charles H. Grosvenor
Warren G. Harding
John B. Clingman
H. T. Eubanks
Ohio
Hamilton County
Capt. Crawford
Herrick
Cox
Chicago
Roosevelt
McKinley
Buffalo
Iowa
Girl Tried to Kill Czar During St Petersburg Parade
Breslau Zeitung reports a thwarted plot to attack Emperor Nicholas II during the May 10 spring parade in St Petersburg. Miss Meherzhevsky, daughter of Prof Merezhyevsky, was found with a concealed bomb and arrested quietly as authorities feared a scandal. Her father and others mourn the incident. rumors say she has been hanged. Also noted: Calvin Mead, 89, veteran of Mexican and Civil wars, died in California, Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breslau
Prussia
St. Petersburg
Breslau Zeitung
Nicholas II
Meherzhevsky
Merezhevsky
Miss Merezhevsky
Women’s University
California
Calvin Mead
Tennessee
Doniphan
Price
Peruna touted as cure for worn society women
Society women suffer fatigue nervousness sleeplessness and worn health from late hours and social duties. Letters praise Peruna as a tonic restoring strength and vitality with testimonials from Mrs J E Finn and Mrs J W Reynolds of Ohio. Readers urged to send name and symptoms for free home treatment directions from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. E. Finn
East High Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
J. W. Reynolds
Elkton
Peruna
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Hal-Chenge
Vane
Pital
Star
Kuropatkin
Harbin
Labaree
U.S
Western Union
William B. Aitkin
San Praneixeco
Girl
Czar
Imperial
Finn
Cascarets
Sterling Remedy Co
Chgo
N.Y
Red River
Conditio
Nichols & Shepard Coo
Battle Creek
Mich
EH. D. Haley
Frege
Tor Sal
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