Arabia Freed as Vladivostok Releases Most Cargo
Vladivostok prize court confiscated 69000 pounds of flour and railroad equipment consigned to Japanese ports from the Arabia, but will release the ship and the remainder of her cargo, 142500 pounds of flour bound for Hongkong. State Department monitors Russia's ruling while awaiting details ahead of broader neutral commerce guidance.
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State Department
Vladivostok
Portland and Asiatic Ling
Arabia
Hongkong
Havine
Washington
Russia
Yokohama
Portland Milling Company
Fta
Trsimg
Far East
Controversy Over Knight Commander Sinking Moves toward Settlement
London August 4 The sinking of the British steamer Knight Commander sparks diplomatic caution as Count Benckendorff meets Lord Lansdowne. Talks focus on compensation for ship owners and an equitable offer likely to satisfy Britain while officials remain reticent on full exchanges.
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Count Benckendorff
Prof
Maartens
Great Britain
Lord Lansdowne
Admiral Jessen
Associated Press
Russia
House of Lords
Peninsular and Oriental Company
Malacca
Foreign Office
United States
Easts
London
Count Keiehemiart
Foren
Charles Hamlinge
St. Petersbure
Then Knigh
Lamsdorff
Bed Rock
German inquiry opens into sinking of Thea
Berlin reports a German government inquiry into all circumstances of the Thea sinking by Vladivostok cruisers off Japan. Questions include coal on board and cargo provisions to test prize law applicability. The owner will travel to Berlin for talks while the foreign office weighs representations to St Petersburg.
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The
Washington Post
Berlin
Thea
Vladivostok
Germany
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Japan
Vladi~vvostok
Herr Diedrichsen
Ler
Foreign Office
Skrydloff
Russia Baltic Fleet Prepares to Weigh Anchor
London dispatch reports Baltic fleet readiness with surmised surreptitious departure. Post describes that sailing of cruiser division is postponed for two weeks while Olef Kamtchatka ready to join. ships commissioned include Alexander II Borodino Nakhimoff Navyarin Oshabia Souvaroff Orel and other cruisers with torpedo craft.
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London Times
Washington Post
Paris
Petit Parisien
Petit Journal
Preas
St. Petersburg
Baltic Squad- 100
Olef
Kamtchatka
Alexander II
Borodino
Nakhimoff
Navyarin
Oshabia
Andora
Souvaroff
Orel
Russia's Credit at Home Warks Russian Finance
London reports the Times correspondent notes Russia’s credit is shaken at home as military orders remain unpaid in bills rather than cash. Official figures show low money issuance, while real amounts may be three to four times higher. The gold reserve foundation keeps the system afloat but tension grows as the national credit risks collapse and the Imperial Bank fears discounting notes at the Nishni-Novgoprod Fair.
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Times Cabbearam
Washington Post
London
The
Times
Imperial Bank
Silence on Prisoners Strains Hague Rules Claims
London Times cable reports Japanese complain Russians ignore Hague Convention by withholding information on prisoners from Port Arthur. Despite inquiries in three efforts to seal Port Arthur, Russia remains silent while applying to Japan for recognition of two more hospital ships.
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London Times
Washington Post
Tokyo
Hague
Port Arthur
Japan
Russians Gain Time as Japanese Press Attack Fails
Detailed dispatches describe the back and forth near Hai cheng with Japanese forces unable to sustain pressure. Russian losses exceed 1,000 with reported clashes at Simoucheng and Liandianjian as Kuropatkin’s troops retreat northward.
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Hai-cheng
Dapoutszo
Haputzza
Shao-yang
Zaasalitch
Zassilitch
Oku
Liandianjian
Anping
Anshanshan
Night Battle Near Haicheng Ends With Heavy Casualties
Russian forces and Japanese troops clashed with fierce gunfire and strong trench defenses. Casualties reached about 400 for the Japanese and 160 for the Russians, while six field guns and several prisoners were captured. Alexieff attended the Russian side as the engagement paused with both armies bivouacked nearby.
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Haicheng
Alexieff
Kuroki
Claims Against Germany Likely to Be Made
London Aug 4 The Times insurance correspondent notes war risk rates have stiffened as two Russian Baltic auxiliary cruisers threaten Suez route shipping. Neutral steamers face potential capture and German responsibility akin to Alabama claims. Vladivostok report on a Russian squadron sinking neutral ships unsettles markets, though authority is uncertain.
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Times
Tor
Washington
London
The
Times’ Insurance
Correspodent
Baltic
Suez
Lince
United Kingdom
Hners
Japan
Antwerp
Vladivostok
Treasury bills issued by Japan for 10 million yen
New York August 4 Japanese consul general reports from Tokyo that Japan issued treasury bills totaling 10 million yen due December 15. The finance department says the issue is unrelated to war finances and will be disposed of in Japan. Gen Oku reports enemy retreat northward since August 2 with Haicheng and Niuchwang taken on August 3 near Port Arthur.
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Simoucheng
Tokyo
Stackelbarg
Hai-cheng
War Office
Niuchwang
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Tonéon Times
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Taka
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River View
B. Randall
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