Mystery of War News From Far East Warfront
Tokyo reports Chinese and Japanese actions as the Russian squadron escapes Port Arthur. Battleships Retvizan and Pobieda, and destroyers, engaged the Japanese fleet near Chefoo and Round Island while the Rieshitelni was dismantled. Rumors say the Vladivostok squadron may join, with anxious public reaction in St. Petersburg.
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Askold
Novik
Kiau-chou Bay
Vladivostok
Chefoo Harbor
London Times
Washington Post
Tokyo
Ta-len-wan
Port Arthur
Retvizan
Pobieda
Chefoo
Kiauchau Bay
Chursay
Tung-chow
Round Island
Kasagi
Rutian Stuaadron
Port Arth
Skrydloff
Moengoila
Shanghai
Hieshite Ini
Shoestakovsky
Rieshitelni
Shestakovsky
Rieshitomi
Argentine Republic
Shevtakosky
Shostakovsky
Fort Arthur
Louisa Bay
Taiche Bay
Bayan
Rieshiteini
Stoessel
St. Petersburg
Czarevitch
Tsingchau
Tsingchau i
Che
Bhantung
Caches Bay
Shantung
Smirnoff
Kiau-chau
Rieshitemi
Ruieshitelni
Chefoomot
Skrychoff
Admiralty
Wolf Hills
Gerlin
Lokal Angzeiger
Weich
Lokal Anzeiger
Port Arthur squadron's fate ties to Vladivostok defense
Vladivostok awaits news on the Port Arthur squadron as Russia plans to move the fleet to safety. The possible exit signals the fortress siege nearing its end, with strategic stakes high if the squadron reaches Vladivostok. Mines, longer routes, and Admiral Togo's superior fleet complicate the operation. Contingent details appear on the fourth page.
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Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Togo
Straits of Korea
Japan
Rveshiteli
Chefoo
Skrydloff
Hoke Smith Proclaims Parker for Judge in New York Rally
Former Secretary Hoke Smith spoke at a New York Democratic rally in College Point marking the Parker Davis kickoff. He praised Parker as a Constitutional, law‑abiding candidate and warned of potential Roosevelt overreach. He argued party lines over gold standard and silver with statements on Cleveland McKinley and the gold standard, noting Republicans and Democrats supported varying silver policies.
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College Point
L. I
Hoke Smith
Georgia
New York
Judge Parker
United States
Roosevelt
Congress
Cleveland
McKinley
Morocco
Republican Party
Liam McKinley
Gold Standard Debate Divides Parties In 1900 Campaign
A political column argues bimetallism fading as both parties drift toward a gold standard. It notes Parker as a gold advocate, critiques Roosevelt era policies, and questions reciprocity with Canada. The piece claims Republicans, Democrats, and voters recognize the gold standard as irrevocably established.
Duel in New York Ends Without Wounding Duelists
A pistol duel on Fourth Street in New York drew bystanders as Tony Rodi and John Doncelo exchanged shots. A stray bullet struck Abraham Garlick, a boy of unknown age, who recovered after receiving medical care. Rodi was jailed on a felonious assault charge, with his second held on $1,000 bond.
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New York
Fourth Street
Recreation
Third Street
East River
Abraham Garlick
Tony Roci
John Doncelo
Rodi
Doncelo
Mert
Imprisoned Lieut Hemmann Tied to Prussian Novel Case
Berlin reports a case mirroring Lieut Bilse with a prison sentence for a novel on Prussian army life. Lieut Hemmann of the Thirty second Infantry is said to have written anonymously a book about an American woman in a small garrison town, with several prominent families implicated.
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Hemmann
Berlin
Meiningen
Saxe- Meiningen
Bilse
Lieut
Thirty-second Infantry
Ferumann
Fairbanks Welcome Draws Masses in Marysville
Ten thousand people gathered in Marysville Ohio to welcome United States Senator Charles W Fairbanks Republican vice presidential nominee He declined to discuss politics saying it would be in bad form He spoke of American citizenship unity and the nation’s achievements while praising common heritage and the flag as a symbol of equality before the law.
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Marysville
Ohio
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Unionville
Marynville
Springfield
Charlie
Union County
Embezzlement Charge Against Reinger Former Lumber Executive
South Haven Michigan August reports arrest of GD Reinger former president and treasurer of Reinger Lumber Company Kansas City Mo on a warrant accusing him of embezzling 43200 from the firm He refused extradition papers and remains jailed awaiting the order detectives say he admitted the act and claimed he acted on his lawyers advice He attempted escape during transfer injuring Kansas City detective John Hay in the scuffle The arrest followed shadowing by Chicago detectives of a partner linked to the case and a boat transfer in South Haven Chicago to Hamas City connection remains under inquiry.
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South Haven
Mich
GD Reinger
Reinger Lumber Company
Kansas City
Reinger
Hamas City
John Hay
Chicago
Heinger
Death of Dr George W Hay in Georgetown Hospital
Dr George W Hay longtime weather bureau cipher translator died at Georgetown University Hospital after a third apoplectic stroke. He was 57, survived by wife and daughter, with funeral plans pending. A prominent Lafayette Lodge Mason, he once taught at Columbian University dental school and maintained a large practice. Unclear timing on arrangements due to hospital stay and family input.
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George W. Hay
Weather Bureau
Georgetown University Hospital
Masonic Fraternity
Hay
Lafayette Lodge
Dental Department
Columbian University
Tennallytown
Reward Offered In Kidnapped Boy Case In New York
Vincentio Mannino of Brooklyn offers 500 dollars reward for return of his six year old son Antonio and for information. Police hold two suspects, with Francisco Coneglio in 2000 bail and Angelo Cucozza under arrest. Antonia Corneglio, spouse of Francisco, is jailed as a third suspect. she was hospitalized on capture day.
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New York
Vincentio Mannino
Brooklyn
Antonio
Mannino
Hoboken
Manning
Francisco Coneglio
Angelo Cucozza
Manhattan
Coneglio
Cucozza
Antonia Corneglio
Francisco Cornesito
Deportation attempt ends in gunfire at Shedit home
In Cripple Creek Colorado a five man deportation party entered George Shedit house last night. Shedit fired on them and a dozen shots were exchanged with no injuries. Shedit was jailed for protection as the mob threat continued. Pastor Thomas J Leland known as the Cowboy Preacher warned by masked men to leave the district declared he will resist mob violence and stay. Local church women urged Mayor French to provide protection for him and others facing danger. Parfet and Hall sought sheriff protection after being targeted.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
George Shedit
Shedit
Thomas
Leland
Victor Methodist Episcopal Church
West
French
Victor
Leand
Thomas H. Parfet
Hall
Parfett
Death by own action ends gravelle's Helena riot trial
Isaac Gravelle, on trial for robbing a powder house used in wrecking Northern Pacific trains, killed himself in the basement of Governor Toole's home after a pistol fight with deputies. He earlier fatally shot Deputy Tony Korizek as he fled jail and officials pursued him through an alley.
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Helena
Mont
Isaac Gravatie
Northern Pacific
Gov. Toole
Gravelle
Lewis and Clarke County
Tony Korizek
Catholic Interests in East Crisis Over Protector Nation
No decision yet on which country will protect Catholic interests in the Far East after France-Vatican relations split. Austria was rumored, but no successor chosen. Vatican resumes negotiations with Beijing to establish a nunciature, previously blocked by France. Also notes Democrats organizing in Massachusetts with a statewide tour planned next week. A Baltimore round trip via Pennsy costs 1.25 on Saturdays with train details.
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Vatican
France
Home
Far East
Austria
Pek
Unknown Title From An Unreadable Page
Fragmentary OCR listing multiple sections and items across pages, including war fleets, campaign speeches, strikers, drafts, guardsmen, conventions, political revolts, and various regional notices. No coherent single event or person clearly identifiable from readable text.
Supposed Foreign Spy Arrest Near Milford Haven Forts
The Washington Post reports a foreign spy suspect arrested today and held at Chapel Bay fort. Two strangers drew military scrutiny near harbor forts as they rode a boat in Dale roads during submarine exercises. One man remains in custody for inquiries, the other is believed to have left the area.
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Times Capiegram
Washington Post
London
Times
Milford Haven
Dale
Chapel Bay Fort
Revolution in Paraguay Sparks Early Uprising at Asuncion
Buenos Ayres reports a revolutionary movement in Asuncion led by a Chamber of Deputies member to topple President Exzcurra. Government forces surround the capital as arms requisitions rise. the Sajonia river steamer threatens naval action. Foreigners seek refuge in legations. many Paraguayans flee to Argentina as telegraph lines are cut.
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Buenos Ayres
Asunsion
Paraguay
Chamber of Deputies
Exzcurra
la Plata
Uruguay
Sajonia
Cabillero
Iscobar
Union Votes to Allow Bricklayers on War College Job
At a stormy Washington meeting the bricklayers union voted to permit its men to work on the War College at the Washington Barracks. Officers were elected for three months and internal divisions over the Barracks strike and press coverage surfaced. Union men will walk out if a non union worker is employed on the project.
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Bricklayers' Union
War College
Washington Barracks
W. Hi. Maghan
J W. Wolf
HH. M. Shock
Financelal
R. K. McMackin
Milford Spohn
M. F P. Canty
James French
P. H. Shuegrue
Shugrue
Maghan
Banker John Munroe Demoted to Sanatorium in Paris
John Munroe, a prominent American banker in Paris, was reported insane and placed in a suburban sanitarium after a nervous collapse earlier this year. Recent news states his health has improved. Seashore excursion fares for Pennsylvania Railroad routes to Atlantic City and nearby resorts are listed with specific travel times and round trip prices.
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John Munroe
Paris
United States
Seashore
Penney
Ivania Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Good Boat
Atlantic 53
Evithout Ee
Beef War In Court Move To Force Federal Action
Chicago stock yards strike stalemate as retailers seek a conference with packers. A plan aims to trigger the perpetual injunction by President Roosevelt to force production of books contracts and agreements. Drivers vote on Sunday on joining the strike amid fears of meat shortages. Inspectors report crowded non union housing at Armour and Schwarzschild plants. Authorities and federal agents monitor conditions and consider further action.
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Chicago
Totailers
Edward Tilden
John E. Maurer
Thomas Wilson
Thomas J. Connor
Roosevelt
Market Wagon Drivers’ Union
Kelly
Williams
Reynolds
Carter Harmoon
Schwarzchild & Sulsburger
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Washington
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley
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Harrison
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Carlisle
G. A. RK
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Odell
Parker
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Massachusetts
Canada
Stockholm
Sweden
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Antietam
Keedysville
Ad Hagerstonh
Royal Limited
Loulaville
K. P. Epcaupment
Limitte
Aed Ithe
Enator Fairbanks
Ohio Reunion
J. E. Reinger
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St. Lowe
A. R
Bostonsylvania
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East
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Oeston
Mass
Aug
Matis
Nebraska
Indiana
Taft Taika
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England
Army and Navy News
Special Landon
Arsenal
Peter Wendling
John Joyce
Butchers” Union
Cty
Armour & Co
Wendling
Ethelbert Stewart
United States Department of Commerce and Labor
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Stewart
T A. Carroll
Lfe
Hanna
National Civic Federation
Hmve
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Pennsylvanis
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