Russians Defeated After Fierce Simouncheng Fight
Japanese forces report heavy Russian losses in the Simouncheng engagement. They claim 860 dead and 2,480 Russian troops engaged, with 6 guns 570 shells and many tents captured. Japanese casualties not stated. Russian Medical Corps suffered, with prisoners taken and guns and stores seized. Detachments moved to outflank and push back Russians from Yushulikgu and Yange, forces clashing amid rugged hills and valleys as the Russians retreated under Japanese artillery and infantry pressure.
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Mikado
Kuroki
Tokyo
Foss
Simuneben
Chiese
ATES
Wounde Hans
Tedugi
Rosstin Bni
Simouchens
Gth
Kis
Mount Keer
Kurokit
Liao- Yeding
Taisu-yang
Ivancve
Cervaigatseimuain
Sixis
Yang
Yushuhkzu
Bclee
Gn& T Rob
Roy Lew
Weanek Uy
Yashulikgu
Washulikcan
Pinling
la RA
Japanese losses and loot in Simoucheng assault detailed
Dispatch reports Gen Oku and Gen Kuroki on last Sunday’s attack at Simoucheng. Allied casualties put at 88 with 1 killed and 68 wounded. 70 enemy dead buried. six field guns captured. substantial rifles, shells, flour, barley, and ammunition taken. Additional figures cite 2000 enemy casualties in other engagements. eight officers and 149 men captured along with two field guns and tents.
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Karak Imates
Vyeoetzuling
Stubbor
Ushuukzu
Yang- E Janar
Segation
Tokyo
Renart
Kuroki
Yusholinten
Prenling
Kuiintzu
Jeremsy
Red Cross
Oku
Tomuching
Simoucheng
NEXT CLASH OF ARMIES
London dispatch reports anticipated Russian stand at Anshanshan with signs of a general retreat to Mukden. It notes heavy Japanese and Russian casualties at Lomucheng and Anshanshan, captures, and Russian losses likely over two thousand.
Russia Restricts Sinking Neutral Ships in Direct Necessity
St Petersburg dispatch reports Russia orders naval commanders not to sink neutral merchantmen with contraband aboard except in direct necessity, or to send prizes to neutral ports in emergencies. This shift aims to ease international tensions and reassure Britain and other powers while US diplomacy watches closely. The Vladivostok squadron cases of Knight Commander and Thea are under review, with potential court consideration to skip prize court if reports justify it. The Allanton case awaits admiralty court decision after a contested destination and use of coal by Russian cruisers.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Tas Admiralty
Thea
Vladivostok
Admiralty Court
Muroran
Japan
Singapore
China raising army and Musings on Mongolia war plans
Paris Aug 5 From telegrams from St Petersburg Russian military circles fear Gen Ma's presence in Mongolia fits Japanese strategy If Kuropatkin retreats to Mongolia the line of retreat may be through that region A Niuchwang dispatch notes large troop movements for Yuan Shihkai to reinforce Ma Soldiers are being drilled by Japanese officers Yuan already commands at least 15000 Grave events are anticipated in China but not immediate Visit the Guard at Harpers Ferry Sunday August 7 Leave B O R R Station 830 am Rate 1 00 1 25 Baltimore and Return Tickets good until Sunday night Saturday and Sunday Hourly Service as listed
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Peking
London
Paris
St. Petersburg
Mongolia
Kuropatkin
Liaoyang
Niuchwang
China
Yuan Shihkai
Parker off bench clears docket as he resigns Court of Appeals chief
Albany reports Judge Alton B Parker ends term as chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals at 3 20 p m. He becomes a private citizen from Esopus Ulster County and heads to Rosemount for Democratic presidential nomination. Court clears 66 decisions in a session without robes, Parker resigns to the secretary of state. colleagues express respect and regret.
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Coat of Appeal
Esopus
Albany
Ang
Alton B. Parker
Court of Appeals
Democratic Party
United States
Rosemount
Secretary of State
Kingston
Ulster County
Capitol
Gray
Bernett
Europe
Parker
Hudson
Fiis
Dion
John F. O Brien
State of New York
Esopua
N. Y
Delora Martin
St.Louis
New York
Odell
Monmouth Beach
Taggart Plans Victory For National Campaign
Special to The Washington Post reports Chairman Taggart aims to locate Western headquarters and expand influence west of the Alleghenies. He seeks three regional paths to win Parker and Davis votes, with emphasis on Indiana Wisconsin and the mountain states. Senator Dubois of Idaho may chair the mountain states committee as Taggart reshapes the national campaign leadership.
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Washington Post
Indianapolis
Ind
Taggart
New York
Democratic National Executive Committee
Far West Committee
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Allegheny Mountains
Parker
Davis
Y Tapeart
Indiana
Wisconsin
Dubois
Mountain States
City
Sam
Middle West
Bailey
Texas
James H. Eckles
Witness
Chaman Taggart
National Committee
McCarren Refuses Retirement Amid Murphy Clash
New York August 5 The objections of Charles F Murphy to Patrick H McCarren as chair of the State Democratic executive committee do not alter the campaign management. David B Hill and William F Sheehan say McCarren will stay and run the statewide effort with Greater New York under regular organization control. Democratic leaders insist city factional fighting will not affect the Greater New York vote.
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Murphy
New York
Charles F. Murphy
Patrick H. McCarren
Democratic Executive Committee
David B. Hill
Willam F. Sheehan
McCarren
Sheehan
Greater New York
Greater
Determined Fight on Lodge Campaign Looms Large
Massachusetts Reciprocity League funds drive to defeat Senator Lodge with 60000 dollars planned. Autograph collection of 37000 reciprocity signatures cited as part of strategy. Legislature pledges sought to oppose Lodge. movement described as practical political work. Babcock and Overstreet of the Republican Congressional campaign committee travel to Philadelphia to regroup with supporters.
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Massachusetts
Senate
Lodge
Babcock
Overstreet
New York
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Philadelphia
Schwab Arrives in New York After Europe Visit
Charles M. Schwab landed aboard the Baltic on August 5 aboard the White Star liner. He said his overseas trip lasted six days to conduct business with Krupp representatives. The note mentions Harpers Ferry trips and a B&O return option with Washington departure at 8:30 a.m. for a country outing and a guard visit.
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New York
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Krupp
Washington
Harpers Ferry
Court declares tobacco journal ad a lottery under tax law
Albany Aug 6 The Court of Appeals ruled Ismar Ellison publisher of the United States Tobacco Journal violated the anti lottery clause by publishing an ad inviting cash prize competition to determine revenue tax paid on cigar brands. The court held the contest functioned as a lottery despite its aim to boost sales.
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Albany
Court of Appeals Today
Ismar
Ellison
United States Tobacco Journal
First Department
Court of Appeals
Cullen
Building Trades Lockout Threat Casts Wide Impact
New York August 5 strking unions ready to meet the Building Trades Employers Association challenge and a broad lockout of all unions in the subway and other building trades appears certain. Unions did not return to work by the ultimatum and about 40 000 men in the Building Trade Alliance would be affected by the move.
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New York
Building Trades
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Building Trade Alliance
Judge Gray as Referee for Coal Dispute
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania the anthracite board of conciliation met to consider a plan from operators on check weighmen and check cocking boss issues. They proposed submitting the entire controversy to Judge Gray with a final binding decision. The miners asked for time to review and a session was postponed to August 12. President Nicholls urged Judge Gray to settle the matter, making eventual submission likely.
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Wilkesbarre
Anthracite Board of Conciliation
Gray
Anthragite Coal Strike Commission
Nicholls
United Mine Workers of America
Judg Gray
Russian Cabinet Question Placed Before Emperor
The Associated Press reports that the move to form a responsible Russian cabinet has been submitted to Emperor Nicholas but faces no imperial approval, leaving no plan for a new order of things and focusing on von Plehve’s succession after his assassination. A missionary’s eight pygmies voyage to St Louis marks one of the era’s famed World’s Fair exploits, spanning 26 000 miles and eight months, with 800 miles on foot through Central Africa.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Vor Plebve
Nicholas
von Plehve
St. Louis
Aug
S. P. Verner
Central Africa
Wild run on bank meets all the demands
A bank run at Drovers' Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago arose from rumors that a Packers' representative had withdrawn funds. About 3,000 depositors withdrew, with over 900,000 in vaults plus funds from downtown banks to meet demand. Officials kept windows open past 8 pm and assured liquidity despite heavy withdrawals.
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Chicago
Drovers’ Trust and Savings Bank
Commercial National Bank
First National Bank
Tilden
National Park Bank
New York
Standard, Trust Bank
Trust and Wings Bank
Stock
Teamsters’ Union
Index to Today's Issue Highlights A Busy Slate
Pages list varied items from crime and politics to society and sports. Veterans affairs, resignations, naval notes, bribes, a tragic yachting fate, and regional news feature alongside personal notices and church listings across sections l through 14. The index signals substantial coverage across politics crime finance society and sports with notable items on the bench resignation and a bribe offer.
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Parker
Cowden
Miles
Elkins
Army and Navy News
Turey
Marquise de Fonteygoy
Virginia
Maryland
Washingtonian
St. Petersburg
All Saints’ Volunteer
Seven Little Girls Drown in Mississippi River Swim
Alton Illinois August reports a man Michael Y Riley and seven of his daughter’s friends drowned in the Mississippi River after stepping from a sandbar into a deep channel. One child was rescued. Riley, 32, and the girls aged eight to fourteen, disappeared beneath dark waters as they clung to him. Four bodies recovered.
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Alton
Mississippi River
Michael Y Riley
Riley
Attie
Sey
Mary Timing
Funeral of F Kent Loomis at Parkersburg
The funeral of F Kent Loomis was held at First Presbyterian Church, Parkersburg, likely the largest Darkeburg has seen. Rev Dr J W Francis led the service with Rev Dr Scully Moore assisting, noting Loomis died under uncertain circumstances and hinting at possible murder. Hundreds followed the casket to the cemetery, with Fraco Loomis escorting the widow and the body later moved to Mr Mayhall’s home.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
F. Kent Loomis
First Presbyterian
Mars
Loomis
Francoe B. Loomis
Kent Loomis
Francis B. Loomis
Mayhall
Syrians Driven From City in Port au Prince Unrest
Port au Prince reports the star reopened under police protection after a military tribunal condemned forty exiled accused of complicity in the January failed revolution led by Gen. Montplaisir. In Archannes Syrians were driven out after lootings. others reached here stripped. Authorities fear trouble in other cities. Also, American Minister Dawson urged a warship at Monti Crist, signaling possible further upheaval.
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Port Au Prince
Star
Montplaisir
Archannes
Inquest Finds Hays Died In Robbery Hold Up
Portage Pa Aug 6 Inquest into death of Charles Hays finds gun and revolver wounds from a held up robbery by unknown men. Witnesses offered little on highwaymen identity, jurors say death resulted from an attempted highway robbery. Heilbronn Aug 5 Isfeld fire disaster spans 310 houses burned with few deaths but many injuries from falling walls. Baltimore return tickets advertise 1.25 for Pennsylvania Railroad travel each Saturday and Sunday via service to Baltimore. World’s Fair coach excursion runs Saturdays in August at 2 30 p m scenic route one night.
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Portage
Charles Hays
P. F. Campbell
Puritan Coal Company
Hays
Heilbronn
Wurtemberg
Isfeld
C. Ry
Hartford Leader Murdered by Former Servant in Filmed Retribution
Henry Osborne, a Hartford business figure and former police commissioner, was murdered by his former colored valet Joseph Watson. Watson, 18, shot Osborne at his home after being discharged, then confessed he planned revenge. A large mob outside shouted for lynching as Watson was taken to the station. Osborne died later at the hospital.
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Henry Osborne
Hartford
Conn
Joseph Watson
Osborne
Watson
Mr. Osborne
Bem
BerTsons
English Nearing Lassa in Tibet Trek
Telegram from Chaksam dated August first reports British forces crossing the Brahmaputra with most expeditionary units across the river. Local villagers show friendliness and no armed opposition appears to threaten the advance on Lassa. Col Younghusband meets peace delegates including the grand chamberlain who warns the entry could shock the Dalai Lama. He insists the treaty will be signed in Lassa and vows troops will spare monasteries unless fired upon.
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Chaksam
Perry
Tibet
Gyangtse
Brahmaputra
Lassa
Col
Younghusband
Dalai Lama
Cape May Train Wreck After Open Switch Collision
A West Jersey and Seashore Express from Camden to Cape May struck an open switch at Woodbury. The locomotive and three day coaches wrecked. the parlor car remained upright. Engineer Richard Donty of Glassboro suffered serious burns and injuries including a broken rib and head wound. fireman Charles Braun and several passengers were minorly injured. Injured were taken to Cooper Hospital.
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Cape May
Camden
N. J
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Woodbury
Richard Donty
Glassboro
Charles Braun
Cooper Hospital
Eleven Break Jail in Sussex County Prison Escape
Eleven prisoners, mostly Maryland Negroes, escaped from the Sussex County jail in Georgetown Delaware at dinner time. Deputy Purnell knocked down during the escape. assailant seized keys and ten others fled toward the Maryland state line. Purnell unharmed. Fire sweeps Kendrick Idaho town destroying business heart. Thirty-six business houses and twenty residences burned. loss estimated at $250000. Notable returns from Europe include Booth-Tucker, Booth Clarke and Cramp aboard Campania arriving from Liverpool. Former Senator George G West is near death at Sweet Springs Missouri. RIDES special rail offer: 1.25 to Baltimore and return from Vila Pennsylvania Railroad every Sat and Sun. excludes Congressional Limited. seats available.
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Georgetown
Del
Maryland
Idaho
Kendrick
Pacific
Ctty
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Togo
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Haicheng
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Live Stock Exchange
John M. Boardman
M. E.miller
Montana Roundup Association
Donnelly
Butchers' Union
Treasury
John Kiell
Swift & Co
Wilson
Ice Wagon Drivers’ Union
B. & Ocrh
Royal Limited
Kieusly Gomoden
Satitiay
Part
Archarnes
Dawson
Santo Demings
State Department
Monti Crist
Baltimore and Return
Pennsylvania Railroad
Albert Watson
New England
Holy City
Charles Booth
F. de L. Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
A. C. Clarke
Theo. W. Cramp
Campania
Liverpool
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Sweet Springs
George G. West
Vila
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