Decisive Battle Near Anping Reported in Far East
Russian and Japanese dispatches on August 1 2 describe heavy fighting near Liao Yang and Anping with Japanese forces pressing in from multiple passes. Poor heat and difficult terrain slowed moves while both sides claim partial gains and retreats. Reports mention captured Russian guns and shifting positions along the Yangtse defenses as observers awaited further word on August 2.
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Atingze
Pics
Pos& Sshom
Linsze Pass
Kuroki
Batta Ld
Yingze Pass
Tanghoven
Taoyang
Repelled Japanese assault at Port Arthur report
Advices from Port Arthur recount a heavy assault on the fortress starting July 26. Between 4,000 and 6,000 Russians killed or wounded, and Japanese losses estimated at about 4,000 as they pressed eastern forts amid barbed wire and mine defenses. Russian forces claim control of eastern forts toward Golden Hill while Japanese troops retreat eastward.
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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
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Pigeon Bay
Golden Hill
Bank as Spoil of War Ninehwang
The Russo-Chinese Bank in Niuchwan is under Russian control and valued at over 5,000,000 roubles lent locally. Japan is seen as likely to claim the bank and its Manchurian assets as war spoils, with Japanese forces occupying bank property and a consular dispute over postwar interests ongoing. General Fukushima arrived from Fort Dalny and thanked U S Consul General Mil for aiding Japanese refugees and maintaining 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
Port Arthur Fort Falls Reported By Tokyo
Tokyo reports after three days of desperate fighting Japanese forces captured Shantaikow, a key defense on the Port Arthur to Kinchou railroad. The strong position lies between Ingentzi Bay and Victoria Bay, nearer Ingentzi Bay, about ten miles from the fortress, commanding a plain to Wuehtatun and shaping the defense on surrounding hills.
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Tokyo
Shantaikow
Port Arthur
Kinchou
Ingentzi Bay
Victoria Bay
Wuehtatun
Release of Malacca Ends Amid British Cargo Claim
Russian official statement says Malacca was seized under wartime contraband rules but freed after British government confirmed the cargo was not contraband. The decision recognizes future naval vigilance while allowing light to the ship and cargo. Also noted is Viceroy Alexieff’s progress toward Vladivostok and a local steamboat advertisement.
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Malacca
St Petersburg
Red Sea
St. Petersburg
Japan
Russia
Council of the Admiralty
Smolensk
Vesel
Algiers
Davis Backing Thompson Emerges in West Virginia
West Virginia Democrats rally in Parkersburg ahead of the state convention with Thompson of Huntington favored for governor amid a tax reform platform and pledges of unity. Delegates arrive shouting for Parker and Davis as McGraw presses Holt’s bid and Davis weighs a non Elkins ally as a possible candidate.
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Thompson
Huntington
Parker
Davis
Washington Post
Parkersburg
W Va
West Virginia
Henry G Davis
Chancellor Hotel
Charleston
McGraw
Judge Parker
Tobbles
St Louis
Cora
Missioner
Internal Revenue
Joseph Miller
Kenova
Cleveland
Washington
Miller
Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
Esopus
La Follette Ticket Withdrawn by State Treasurer Kempf
Milwaukee Wisconsin August 2 Announcement from the La Follette Republican State central committee said John J Kempf state treasurer has a written withdrawal from the Ta Follette State ticket. The letter dated July 29 cites a 400 discrepancy from state finds sales due to bookkeeping. Kempf covered the amount, and Gov La Follette demanded a 50100 bond increasing the total to 800000. 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
Aggart Welcomes Home Taggart Faces Democratic Unity Rally
Thomas Taggart resumes as Democratic National Committee chairman arriving in Indianapolis to a rousing welcome. Mayor Holtzman and Senator Towne praised his leadership as 2,000 supporters greeted him at Tomlinson Hall before a state convention. Taggart pledged honest governance with unified party support, while Towne criticized Republicans. New York GOP plans a state convention in early September.
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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
Cortelyou names Republican executive committee for campaign
Chicago Aug 2 Chairman George H Cortelyou of the Republican National Committee announced the executive committee members for the upcoming campaign. The panel splits equally between Chicago and New York with four members at each headquarters, including Charles F Brooker WN B Scott Franklin Murphy and William Ward. The Western headquarter group includes Harry New Frank G London R B Schneider and David W Mulvane. James A Tawney directs the speakers bureau. The chairman secretary treasurer and sergeant at arms also serve on the committee. Dawes will join the advisory group to be appointed later. Cortelyou departs for New Orleans after the reveal.
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Chicago
George H Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
New York
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
Ex Governor Hogg electrified delegates by praising Roosevelt and predicting Parker’s victory without party change in the administration. Ball attacked Hogg amid applause as the convention limited activity and organized temporarily. Grimes County white delegates seatholding aids Pinckney’s Eighth District nomination. Carlos Ree named temporary chair. S B Cooper chosen permanent chair. Schuyler and Wear withdraw from attorney general race, clearing the field for R V Davidson of Galveston.
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Houston
Tex
Hogg
Harmony
Parker
Roosevelt
Tti Ball
Guv Hogg
W C Wear
R V Davidson
Galveston
Majority favor fusion at Populist convention in Topeka
Delegates in Topeka favor fusion with Democrats to back a shared state ticket while a strong middle group opposes talks. A minority may bolt and nominate a Straight Populist ticket, with talks also mentions Webb McNall as a possible governor candidate. Both conventions back the Populist national ticket though, fusion is sought only on state issues.
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Topeka
Kansaug Z—Aa
Webb McNall
Stanchfield Named To Lead East On Governors Race
New York August 2 David B Hill and William F Sheehan met with prominent Democrats to discuss the East campaign. It is settled that Mr Sheehan will chair the executive committee and handle the eastern drive while Hill cites legal matters. Rumors of John B Stanchfield’s gubernatorial nomination resurfaced though the group refused to discuss the national committee lineup, stating Chairman Taggart will assign it.
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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 Hopeful at Democratic Convention
The Democratic State convention in Bellingham nominated ex Senator George Turner of Spokane for governor by acclamation. The platform backed railroad regulation, a non-partisan railroad commission, direct primaries, labor-friendly legislation, and irrigation. Separate dispatch notes Woodruff pursues New York governor nomination at the August State convention.
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Bellingham Washiug
George Turner
Spokane
Parker
Davis
Washington Federation of Labor
Woodruff
New York
Republican General Committee
Kings County
Guv Woodruff
Vardaman Post Office Name Sought Amid Roosevelt Criticism
Postmaster General Payne explains refusal to name a Mississippi post office Vardaman amid controversies over an article about Theodore Roosevelt's mother. Governor Vardaman defends himself, denies making personal attacks, and accuses opponents of misrepresentation in the campaign era. The dispute centers on a 1903 editorial and the naming of Timberville or Imbraville alternatives.
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Payne
Mississippi
Calhoun County
Vardaman
Clarion-Ledzer
Jackson, Miss
Commonwealth
United States
Imberville
Presidentstonsevelt
Timberville
Hell
Gov. Vardaman
Washington Post
New Orleans
Louisiana
Roosevelt
Wardaman
Roosevelt ¢ Mather
Gov Vardamans
Greenwood Commonwealth
Gov Vardaman
Washington Post-Office
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Republican J S Stearns Named In Michigan Governor Race
August 2 Grand Rapids Michigan report on Democratic State convention plans for nominating state officers. The head ticket appears split among Mary Er and F Sweet of Grand Rapids and Jusst Stearns of Ludington. Stearns, a Republican, seeks substitution of primaries for conventions. Wayne County leaders push radical primary plans to place Stearns atop the ticket, while National Committeeman Daniel J Campau of Detroit opposes and supports 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 Grow as Damages Rise in Butte
In Butte Montana August 2 a new suit seeks 3 900 000 damages from the Heinze interests over alleged extraction from the Johnstown lode, bringing total pending actions against Augustus Heinze and associates to nearly 26 million. The Amalgamated interests have filed seven suits in the past two weeks. World’s Fair coach excursions depart Washington August 3 and continue weekly, with round trips to St Louis at reduced rates. see agents for details.
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Butte Mont
Heinze
Johnstown Lode
Augustus Heinze
Amalgamated Interests
Washington
St Louia
Death and Disorders Dominating Today's Issue
Front page highlights include West Virginia politics with Vardiman and a post police inquiry into the beef industry. Reports cover Japanese victories, a Bristow rural carriers note, a murder attempt by its own action, and a seas raid. Also listed are a Catholic societies convention, a bandit hold up, a vessel found death trap, coal miners set to strike, and an obituary.
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West Virginia
Vardiman
Bristow
Congress
Skridler
Ilinos
Marquise de Fontenoy
Nelson A Miles
Army and Navy
Virginia Bar Association
Freedmen's Hospital
Quiet Day at Esopus as Parker Eyes New Treasurer
A rainy Esopus day left Judge Parker free to draft his acceptance speech for the notification next Wednesday. Rumor pins treasurer on Brooklyn banker George Foster Peabody, with Indianapolis exec committee personnel due soon and potential St Louis New York Day attendance by Parker possibly tied to Norman E Mack invitation.
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Brooklyn
Parker
St. Louis Fair
New York
Esopus
Judge Parker
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
New York Girl Dies in St Louis Boarding House
Miss Boller aged twenty from New York City died allegedly of starvation in a 3315 Washington avenue boarding house. A visiting gentleman found her dying, the landlady said she had lived there two months, paid for a room, and spoke little about herself except that she had a father and brother in New York. The Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co advertises seasonal special rates.
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St Lows
New York City
New York
Inquiry Under Way Amid Glut of Cattle and Hogs
Western cattlemen meet in Denver to devise a way to end the overload of beef and pork, while Chicago inspectors probe packing firms. Packers claim the strike nears end despite yard stocks and rising unsold meat. Eviction clashes and calls for mediation mark a turbulent week in the meat industry with shipments, prices, and labor unrest shaping the crisis.
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Denver
Chicago
Carrell
United States Department of Commerce
A Labor
Peter & Gross Cup
Federel District Court
Department of Commerce
Venbo
Bern
Mercer
Armon & Co
Parkers
Ecdl
Chiago
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