Rout for Russians Loss Estimated at 2000
A Tokyo report recounts heavy Russian losses at Simouchen and Yushulikgu with 860 dead and 2,480 reported total at Simounchung. Japanese forces captured 6 guns, 570 shells, stores, and 23 prisoners while tending casualties. Gen Kuroki anticipated Russian attempts to concentrate and attacked before reinforcements could arrive, driving Russians from key positions and claiming the day’s main objective near Liao-Yeding. Detachments pressed along the flanks, but terrain hindered full pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Reports of Tomuching attack casualties and loot
A dispatch from General Oku notes 88 American casualties with 1 killed and 68 wounded, plus burial of around 70 enemy dead. They claim six field guns, rifles, shells, and substantial supplies. General Kuroki cites 46 American casualties plus at least 2,000 enemy dead, eight officers captured, 149 men, two field guns and other materiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oku
Tomuching
Simoucheng
Kuroki
Next Clash of Armies
London dispatch notes expected Russian stand at Anshanshan with signs of retreat toward Mukden. 200 Cos sacks moved from Iwen toward Gensan. Russian fleet from Port Arthur driven back by Japanese destroyers. 700 Russian dead buried, 2,000+ total losses believed. Japanese casualties 194 killed, 666 wounded. Six Heid guns, flour, wheat and 33 prisoners captured. Russian ambulance men released with a note from Kuroki. Japanese attack on Anshanshan repulsed with heavy Russian losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Tokyo
Anshanshan
Mukden
Gensan
Iwen
Togo
Port Arthur
Liantaeshan
Lomucheng
Haicheng
Kuroki
Associated Press
Russia restricts sinking neutrals to direct necessity
St Petersburg dispatch reports Russia will not sink neutral merchantmen with contraband on board except in direct necessity, using prizes sent to neutral ports in emergencies. The move aims to ease international tensions and please Britain as U S discussions unfold on neutral commerce. Admiralty seeks full reports on Knight Commander and Thea cases. Allanton appeal awaits ad miralty court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Washington
Tas Admiralty
Thea
Vladivostok
Admiralty Court
Muroran
Japan
Singapore
China Raising Army and Mongolian Link to War Plans
Telegraphic dispatches from St Petersburg indicate Russian officers fear Gen Ma's presence in Mongolia may join Japanese strategy. A Niuchwang report notes large troop movements under Yuan Shihkai to reinforce Ma, with about 15,000 under his command. Grave events in China are expected, though not immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
London
Paris
St. Petersburg
Mongolia
Kuropatkin
Liaoyang
Niuchwang
China
Yuan Shihkai
Parker off bench clears docket at Court of Appeals
Judge Alton B. Parker resigns as chief judge of the Court of Appeals of New York at 3 20 p m after guiding six ty six decisions to clear the docket He returns to Esopus as a private citizen and becomes the Democratic candidate for the presidency awaiting formal nomination at Rosemount The session lacked robes and the judges praised Parker while noting his Democratic affiliation and long service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
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 In Democratic Campaign
Special to The Washington Post from Indianapolis says Chairman Taggart intends to locate Western headquarters in the West and task three regional committees with Colorado Idaho Montana and Nevada. He aims to deliver Eastern votes while securing Western influence and plans to add a mountain states chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Sam
Middle West
Bailey
Texas
James H. Eckles
Witness
Chaman Taggart
National Committee
McCarren Won’t Quit as State Democratic Leader
New York August 5. Key figures Murphy Hill and Sheehan dispute Patrick H McCarren’s chairmanship but McCarren remains in place. Hill and Sheehan say he will run the campaign across the state with Greater New York under the regular organization. Democratic leaders court the city feud will not affect the statewide vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 in Massachusetts Campaign
Massachusetts Reciprocity League launches a vigorous effort to defeat Senator Lodge. Henry M. Whitney and supporters aim to spend about $60,000 and gather 37,000 reciprocity autographs while pressing legislators to oppose Lodge’s return to the Senate. Babcock and Secretary Overstreet of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee visit Philadelphia for campaign talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Senate
Lodge
Babcock
Overstreet
New York
Republican Congressional Campaign Committee
Philadelphia
Schwab Arrives in New York After European Trip
Charles M. Schwab touched New York on the Baltic day tripped abroad for a six day visit and a business consult with Krupp representatives. Tickets advertised from Washington to Harpers Ferry and Winchester on the B&O line for an August 7 return, inviting a country outing and visit to the Harpers Ferry guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpers Ferry
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
Krupp
Washington
Court of Appeals rules cigar ad lottery violated law
Albany August 6 the Court of Appeals held Ismar Ellison publisher of the United States Tobacco Journal violated the anti lottery section by publishing an advertisement inviting a prize contest to determine tax paid on cigar brands. The court reversed the prior ruling discharging Ellison from custody stating the contest was a lottery despite aims to boost sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Court of Appeals Today
Ismar
Ellison
United States Tobacco Journal
First Department
Court of Appeals
Cullen
Building Trades Lockout Looms Over New York Unions
The Building Trades Employers' Association declares a lockout will take effect Monday as unions fail to return to work after a recent ultimatum. About 40,000 workers tied to the Building Trade Alliance face the action in subway projects and other construction sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Building Trades
Building Trades Employers’ Association
Building Trade Alliance
Judge Gray as Referee in Anthracite Dispute
Wilkesbarre awaits Aug 12 meeting after operators propose settling check weighmen and check cocking boss issues by Judge Gray of the Anthracite Coal Strike Commission. Miners request time to consider. President Nicholls had suggested Judge Gray handle the entire strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Anthracite Board of Conciliation
Gray
Anthragite Coal Strike Commission
Nicholls
United Mine Workers of America
Judg Gray
Russian Cabinet Question Submitted to Emperor
The formation of a responsible Russian cabinet has been submitted to Emperor Nicholas but lacks imperial favor. With no new regime imminent, the focus remains on who will succeed von Plehve after his assassination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Vor Plebve
Nicholas
von Plehve
Wild run on bank meets all the demands
A Chicago bank run at the Drovers' Trust and Savings Bank drew 3000 depositors in one day amid rumors of Packers' funds, with the bank paying out until after 8 PM. The bank claimed over $900,000 in vaults plus offers of help from major banks, and said it would meet all deposits as a labor dispute at nearby packing plants intensified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Live Stock Exchange
John M. Boardman
M. E.miller
Montana Roundup Association
Packers
Montana
Donnelly
Butchers' Union
Another Blow to Russians
Parker resigns from bench as turmoil and political pressure ripple through courts. Focus shifts to ongoing military and diplomatic strains depicted in front-page coverage.
Seven Little Girls Drown In Mississippi River Tragedy
Alton Illinois August 6 a family bathing party on the Mississippi River met disaster when seven girls aged eight to fourteen drowned after stepping from a sandbar into a deep channel. Michael Y Riley, 32, and six of his daughter’s friends perished. one child was rescued. Four bodies recovered. Mary Timing eight survived by reaching the shore. Riley was said to be a good swimmer and attempted to save the others as the group vanished into darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Mississippi River
Michael Y Riley
Riley
Attie
Sey
Mary Timing
Funeral of F Kent Loomis in Parkersburg
The funeral for F Kent Loomis at First Presbyterian Church drew crowds, possibly the largest in Darke burg history. Rev Dr J W Francis led the service with Rev Dr Scully Moore. speculation of murder arose in his address. Burial followed at the cemetery as hundreds attended and Mrs Kent Loomis was escorted by Fr unco Loomis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
F. Kent Loomis
First Presbyterian
Mars
Loomis
Francoe B. Loomis
Kent Loomis
Francis B. Loomis
Mayhall
Syrians Driven From City Amid Haitian Unrest
In Port au Prince the star reopens under police protection after a harsh day. A military tribunal condemns forty exiles to death by default for involvement in the January failed revolt led by Gen. Montplaisir. Syrians are expelled from Archannes after shops are looted. Minister Dawson urges a warship at Monti Crist amid fears of another revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Star
Montplaisir
Archannes
Dawson
Santo Demings
State Department
Monti Crist
Inquest Held In Hays Death At Portage Pa
Portage Pa Aug 6 the inquest into the death of Charles Hays who was killed last Saturday while accompanying Paymaster P F Campbell of the Puritan Coal Co to the Day of the employes yielded no ID of the highwaymen. The jury said Hays died from gun and revolver wounds during an attempted highway robbery by unknown persons. Heilbronn Germany Aug 5 Isfeld fire destroys 310 of 560 houses with injuries from collapsing walls amid rescues. Also ads note Baltimore return tickets 1 25 and Saturday excursions by rail to Baltimore and return and a scenic August coach trip at 2 30 pm next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Charles Hays
P. F. Campbell
Puritan Coal Company
Hays
Heilbronn
Wurtemberg
Isfeld
Hartford Business Leader Killed by Former Servant
Henry Osborne prominent Hartford businessman and former police commissioner was murdered by his former colored valet Joseph Watson. Watson, age eighteen, shot Osborne in the basement after entering the house later returning upstairs and firing more shots. Crowd cries of vengeance erupted as Watson was escorted to the patrol wagon and police struggled to hold back the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Osborne
Hartford
Conn
Joseph Watson
Osborne
Watson
New England
Mr. Osborne
Bem
BerTsons
English Nears Lassa Across Brahmaputra Front
Report from Chaksam in Tibet dated August 1 says British forces have crossed the Brahmaputra with most of the expedition across the river. Villagers show friendliness and no armed opposition appears likely as Col. Younghusband meets peace delegates led by the grand chamberlain. He insists on signing in Lassa but promises monasteries will not be entered unless fired upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaksam
Perry
Tibet
Gyangtse
Brahmaputra
Lassa
Col
Younghusband
Dalai Lama
Cape May Train Wreck After Open Switch Collision
An express West Jersey and Seashore Railroad train from Camden to Cape May crashed when it struck an open switch at Woodbury. The locomotive and four cars were damaged with the engine demolished. the parlor car remained upright. Engineer Richard Donty of Glassboro suffered serious injuries including a broken rib and head lacerations. fireman Charles Braun and several passengers were cut or bruised. Injured were taken to Cooper Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape May
Camden
N. J
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad
Woodbury
Richard Donty
Glassboro
Charles Braun
Cooper Hospital
Eleven Break Jail Escape in Delaware Prison
Eleven inmates, largely Maryland Negroes, escaped Sussex County jail during dinner. deputy knocked down, keys taken, group headed toward Maryland line. Other items note Idaho fire at Kendrick city destroying 36 businesses and 20 residences with losses around 250000. notable passengers arriving in New York aboard Campania from Liverpool. former Senator West near death at Sweet Springs. rail fare to Baltimore and return 81.25 on Vila Pennsylvania Railroad with weekend service and limited trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Georgetown
Del
Maryland
Baltimore
Vila
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
Sears Wice
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pinling
la RA
Karak Imates
Vyeoetzuling
Stubbor
Ushuukzu
Yang- E Janar
Segation
Renart
Yusholinten
Prenling
Kuiintzu
Jeremsy
Red Cross
Old Point Comfort
Ail Jeans
Hamberlin
Baltimotre
West
Charlestown
Wincherto
Tobacco Company
Employers’s Association
Judge Gray
St. Louis
Aug
S. P. Verner
Central Africa
Union Trust & Storage Co
Purcellville
Southern Railway
Washington, D. C
Chicago Stock Yards Institution
Treasury
John Kiell
Swift & Co
Wilson
Ice Wagon Drivers’ Union
B. & Ocrh
Royal Limited
Kieusly Gomoden
Satitiay
Part
Cowden
Miles
Elkins
Army and Navy News
Turey
Marquise de Fonteygoy
Virginia
Washingtonian
All Saints’ Volunteer
Archarnes
Baltimore and Return
C. Ry
Albert Watson
Holy City
Kendrick
Pacific
Ctty
Charles Booth
F. de L. Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
A. C. Clarke
Theo. W. Cramp
Campania
Liverpool
Senator West
Sweet Springs
George G. West
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!