Decisive battle near Anping in Liaoyang theater reported
Reports from Russian and Japanese commanders conflict over August 1 to 2 actions around Liaoyang and Liao Yang. Battles described as simultaneous with Russian withdrawals toward Liandianjian and tangential passes. Japanese positions gain ground at Lingyang and Saimatsze as heat and terrain hinder artillery. Officers cite heavy losses and ongoing fighting on multiple fronts as observers await official confirmation.
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Kuropathin
S. Fitersbuig
Emperor Bas
Gon Thurenathin
Iwe
Yangze Fasl
Liandianjian
Sumatsze
Liaoyang
Kuroki
Saimatsze
Tirs Ying
Benukhon
Sasvr
Tai-tse
Harcheng
Inti Nuon
Sarmatsza Ar Lingyang
Gakharoff
Langze Pass
Fung Wing-Cheng Jnl
Sakharoff
Lachhautela
Killal
Taoyang
Repelled Japanese Assault at Port Arthur
Reports from Chefoo and Port Arthur describe heavy losses on both sides in a failed assault on Port Arthur. Estimates place Japanese deaths and wounded combined around four to six thousand, with Russian casualties between two and six thousand as forces defend eastern forts and Golden Hill.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Pigeon Bay
Golden Hill
Bank as Spoil of War Ninehwang August 2
The Russo-Chinese Bank in Niichwan is held by the Russian government and loaned out over 5000906 roubles. Japan may claim it as war spoils. its property flies the Japanese flag and consular recognition is disputed. Gen Fukushima arrived from Fort Dalny and thanked US Consul Mil for aiding refugees and order during the Nuchwang evacuation.
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Ninehwang
Manchuria
Far East
China
Nii Cwan
Japan
Trench
Rissia
Gengku
Hai-cheng
Fukushima
Fort Dalny
United States
Mil Je
Janami
Nu Chwang
St Petersburg
Malacca
Red Sea
St. Petersburg
Russia
Council of the Admiralty
Smolensk
Vesel
Algiers
Port Arthur Fort Falls Shantaikow Falls to Japanese Forces
Tokyo reports after three days of fierce fighting that Japanese troops have captured Shantaikow, a key defensive position on the rail line from Port Arthur to Kinchou. The stronghold sits between Ingentzi Bay and Victoria Bay, about ten miles from Port Arthur's fortress, guarding a plain leading toward Wuehtatun.
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Tokyo
Shantaikow
Port Arthur
Kinchou
Ingentzi Bay
Victoria Bay
Wuehtatun
Release of Malacca authorized by British accord
Russian statement says the Malacca seizure was in line with wartime contraband rules and that after British confirmation the cargo and vessel were released at Algiers. Viceroy Alexieff has reached Harbin and plans Vladivostok arrival. Norfolk and Newport News steamboat ad appears at end.
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Malacca
West Virginia Democrats rally behind Davis for governor bid
Delegates flood Parkersburg hotels as West Virginia Democrats unite for next November. Ex Senator Davis works the scene ahead of the state convention with Thompson Holt and Holly jockeying for governor nomination amid tax reform talk and Parker enthusiasm.
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Thompson
Huntington
Parker
Davis
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W Va
West Virginia
Henry G Davis
Chancellor Hotel
Charleston
La Follette Committee Reports Kempf Withdrawal From State Ticket
Milwaukee Aug 2 Announcement from La Follette Republican State Central Committee states John J Kempf state treasurer has withdrawn from the Ta Follette State ticket. The withdrawal letter dated July 29 cites a $400 discrepancy tied to state funds and bookkeeping. Kempf repaid the amount, Gov La Follette demanded a $50,100 additional bond raising the total to $800,000. The committee may fill vacancies if nominees withdraw.
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Milwaukee
Wis
la Follette Republican State Central Committee
Ta Follette
John J Kempf
Kempf
Madison
M. Kempf
la Follette
Taggart Returns Home to Lead Democratic Campaign
Indianapolis welcomes Thomas Taggart, new Democratic National Committee chair, with 2000 party members at Tomlinson Hall. Mayor Holtzman and Senator Towne praise Taggart as they urge united democracy and honest government. New York Republicans schedule state committee meeting to set convention time. Roving notices announce excursion options and discounted fares.
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Indianapolis
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Tomlinson Hall
John W Holtzman
Taggart
Charles A Towne
Coort
Tomoro
Brien
Holtzman
Towne
Republican Party
Lberty
Parker 3
Republicans appoint executive committee for campaign
Chicago Aug 2 Chairman George H Cortelyou of the Republican National Committee selected the executive committee for the coming campaign. The 8 members split between Chicago and New York with officers also serving on the committee. Western headquarters New York heads will direct work. Dawes to join advisory committee next week. Cortelyou then departed for New Orleans.
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Chicago
George H Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
New York
Charles F Brooker
Connecticut
WN B Scott
West Virginia
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
William Ward
Harry New
Indiana
Frank G. London
Tiltaall
R B Schneider
Nebraska
David W .Mulvane
Kansas
Western Headquarters
James A .Tawney
Minnesota
National Committee
Col New
Scott
Executive Committee
Advisory Committee
Charles G Dawes
Cortelyou
Cortely
New Orl
Hogg Praises Roosevelt at Texas Democratic Convention
ExGovernor Hogg addressed delegates in Houston saying Democratic victory would not alter party in the administration. He mocked harmony, attacked Judge Parker, and praised President Roosevelt. The session focused on organization. a few nominations were settled, including Grimes County delegates, and dissensions in attorney general races.
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Texas
Houston
Tex
Hogg
Harmony
Parker
Roosevelt
Tti Ball
Guv Hogg
W C Wear
R V Davidson
Galveston
Majority favor fusion at Populist state convention
Topeka Kansas delegates largely back fusion with Democrats to back a united state ticket. A middle-of-the-road faction opposes talks with Democrats and may bolt to nominate a straight Populist ticket. Webb McNall named as possible governor contender if middle faction shifts. Both Populists to endorse the national ticket. state issues drive fusion.
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Topeka
Kansaug Z—Aa
Webb McNall
Stanchfield for Governor With East Campaign Gambit
New York Aug 2 David B Hill and William F Sheehan conferred with leading Democrats in the business district. It appears Sheehan will chair the executive committee and lead the East campaign, while Hill cites legal duties and says he consulted with Sheehan McCarren and Stanchfield. None would discuss the national campaign committee, deferring to Chairman Taggart.
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New York
David B Hill
Wiliam F Sheehan
Sheehan
Senator Hill
William F Sheehan
Phah McCarren
John B Stanchfield
Stanchfield
Taggart
Turner Named Governor Hope in Washington Democratic Nominating
The Democratic State convention in Washington nominated former Senator George Turner of Spokane for governor by acclamation. The platform backs nonpartisan railroad regulation, primaries, a state irrigation system, and labor-friendly legislation, with Woodruff’s candidacy urged for New York governor. Also notes a Washington militia camp near Harper's Ferry and travel details.
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Bellingham Washiug
George Turner
Spokane
Parker
Davis
Washington Federation of Labor
Washington
District of
Vardaman Post Office Name Refused Amid Press Outcry
Governor Vardaman and Roosevelt feud surge as Postmaster General Payne explains refusal to name a Mississippi post office Vardaman amid alleged offensive editorials. The case centers on political attacks linking Vardaman and claims over a statement about Roosevelt's mother.
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Payne
Mississippi
Calhoun County
Vardaman
Clarion-Ledzer
Jackson, Miss
Commonwealth
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Democratic Nomination Fight for Michigan Governor
Aug 2 Grand Rapids Michigan The Democratic State convention to nominate state officers convenes tomorrow The head ticket appears split between Mary Er and F Sweet both of Grand Rapids and J S Stearns of Ludington Stearns a Republican has run for governor previously Advocates for substituting primaries argue Stearns should head the ticket while Wayne County leaders back radical primary plans National Committeeman Daniel J Campau of Detroit opposes the plan and backs Mayor Sweet
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J. S. Stearns
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Maryer & F Sweet
Tug S Stearns
Ludington
Sweet
Stearns
Wayne County
Daniel J Campau
Detroit
Suits Against Heinze Rise in Butte Case Count
In district court at Butte the Amalgamated interests file another suit against Augustus Heinze and associates seeking 3 900 000 damages for alleged extraction from the Johnstown lode. The suit brings total pending Heinze actions to nearly 26 000 000, the seventh suit in two weeks. Also note World’s Fair Coach Excursions depart Washington this and every Wednesday at 1 00 pm, arriving St Louis next day, with details available from agents.
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Butte Mont
Heinze
Johnstown Lode
Augustus Heinze
Amalgamated Interests
Washington
St Louia
Death of Mrs Nelson A Miles
Notice lists the death of Mrs Nelson A Miles with brief biographical and funeral information. The item appears among a page index of various notices and articles in today’s issue.
Rumor Circulates on Peabody as Democratic Treasurer
Esopus New York August 2 A quiet day slowed the Parker visit as he drafts his acceptance speech for notification next Wednesday The expected treasurer pick George Foster Peabody of Brooklyn is said to be well founded and may be announced within twenty four days In Indianapolis the national executive committee lineup is awaited with William Fo o or He tc han as possible chairman and a merged finance committee The St Louis Exposition invitation for New York Day is tentatively declined by Parker while Governor Odell is slated to speak Rosemount arrivals include Mr and Mrs Edward C Wall and several touring Democrats among others.
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William R Thomprson
John H. Holt
Huntington
John T. McGraw
Holt
Davis
Iman
Kanawha County
Guv McCorkle
Thompson
Ieaders
Thompson Stul
Joseph A Holly
Lincoln
Graw
Thomp~son
C Wood Dailey
Dailey
Elkins
GW Bennett
Weston
St Louis
McGraw
Judge Parker
Parker
Tobbles
Cora
Missioner
Internal Revenue
Joseph Miller
Kenova
Cleveland
Washington
Miller
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
Esopus
Brooklyn
St. Louis Fair
New York
George Foster Peabody
National Committee
Peabody
Ely
Indianapolis
Taggart
Indiana
Fudge Parker Steth
Wiliam Fo Oeehan
Sheehan
York City
Rose~ Mount
Edward C Wal
Wisconsin
Judge
Miss Parker
Rosemount
Senator McCarten
Clayton
Alabama
Patek A Collins
Boston
Carter H Harrison
Chicago
W KR Hearst
Richard Olney
Massachusetts
Arthur Pue Gorman
Joseph W Bailey
George Gray
Delaware
Daniel and Martin
Virginia
Lark
Democratc National Committee
Columbus
United States
Mexico
Girl starves to death in St Louis boarding house tragedy
Miss Boller aged twenty from New York City died after reportedly starving herself while living at 3315 Washington avenue. A gentleman who knew her found her in her room and alerted others. Landlady said she had moved from New York two months ago and had a father and brother there. The death occurred as responses from those who knew her varied between uncle and friend. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co advert follows.
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St Lows
New York City
New York
Inquiry Under Way Over Glut of Cattle and Hogs in Chicago Yards
Inspectors from the Department of Commerce and Labor probe stockyard conditions as packers claim relief from the strike. Headlines claim heavy receipts, while yards overflow with cattle and hogs unbid, triggering fears of price slumps and a riot aftermath. Denver plans a westwide stockmen meeting to push mediation and arbitration toward ending the dispute.
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Denver
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