Mystery of War Battles Echo Across Far East
Reports from Tokyo to St Petersburg detail a Russian squadron escaping Port Arthur. The cruisers Askold and Novik and a destroyer reached Chefoo and Kiau-chau Bay as Japanese forces pressed, with rumors of battles near Round Island and the Pobieda and Retvizan returning toward Port Arthur. A dispersed fleet, possible junction with Vladivostok squadron, and dismantling of a Russian destroyer are described amid anxious public updates.
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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
Argentine Republic
Shevtakosky
Shostakovsky
Fort Arthur
Louisa Bay
Taiche Bay
Bayan
Rieshiteini
Rieshitelni
Stoessel
St. Petersburg
Czarevitch
Tsingchau
Tsingchau i
Che
Bhantung
Caches Bay
Thia Telegraf
Shantung
Smirnoff
Kiau-chau
Port Arthur squadron departure eyed amid fortress siege
Vladivostok August 31 Preparations finish for reception and protection of the Port Arthur squadron. The possible exit signals the siege moving toward its end though preserving the fleet remains vital to Russia. The larger Togo fleet threatens fate of the retreat and mines in the Korea Straits complicate the voyage.
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Port Arthur
Vladivostok
Togo
Straits of Korea
Japan
Rveshiteli
Chefoo
Skrydloff
Hoke Smith Opens Parker Davis Campaign Rally in New York
Former Secretary Hoke Smith addressed a Democratic rally at College Point Long Island, first Parker and Davis meeting in New York marking the campaign opening. He praised Parker as conservative and law obeying, denounced Roosevelt for overstepping Congress and attacked gold standard policy and silver monetization debates as part of the evolving 1900s platform battles. The event drew a large audience with applause and emphasized party unity and constitutional governance.
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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
Harrison
Repubicans
Gold standard debate colors 1908 campaign tones
The text discusses bimetallism versus gold standard, noting Parker’s nomination would hint at a gold standard, and arguing the gold standard is established and not an issue. It cites McKinley’s legacy, Roosevelt’s return to 1868 ideas, and party divisions over reciprocity with Canada and broader trade. It reflects Republican fears of sectional strife and party standpatters.
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Parker
McKinley
White House
Lave
Massachusetts
Canada
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Duel in New York Ends Violent Standoff on Fourth Street
In New York on August 1 a pistol duel between Tony Rodi and John Doncelo occurred on Fourth street near the East River, watched by crowds. Both shooters were arrested while two seconds escaped. a bystander boy, Abraham Garlick, was struck but survived. Garlick later pressed felonious assault charges against Rodi, who was 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 Lieutenant Bilse Echoes in Hemmann Case
Berlin reports a Hemmann incident mirroring Lieut Bilse who in 1908 was jailed for six months and dismissed for writing a novel on Prussian army life. Hemmann of the Thirty-second Infantry is said to have anonymously penned a book about an American woman's experiences in a Prussian garrison town, admitting authorship.
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Hemmann
Berlin
Meiningen
Saxe- Meiningen
Bilse
Lieut
Thirty-second Infantry
Ferumann
No Politics in His Speech at Marysville
Ten thousand people greet United States Senator Charles W. Fairbanks in Marysville Ohio as he declines to discuss politics. He honors his boyhood ties and speaks on American citizenship, unity, and the nation’s enduring institutions. He notes the flag as a symbol of equal law and government by all.
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Marysville
Ohio
United States
Charles W. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Unionville
Marynville
Springfield
Charlie
Union County
Embezzlement Charge Against Reinger Leader Arrested
South Haven Mich August US GD Reinger former president and treasurer of Reinger Lumber Co Kansas City Mo was arrested on a warrant charging embezzlement of 43200 from the lumber firm He refused extradition papers and remains jailed awaiting papers He claimed no punishment could be inflicted and said he was the whole thing He attempted to escape during transfer injuring Detective John Hay of Kansas City The arrest followed weeks of Chicago detectives tailing a Chicago business partner and a boat trip to South Haven where Reinger confronted the case remains under process.
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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 Cipher Translator for Weather Bureau
Dr George W Hay longtime cipher translator for the Weather Bureau died at Georgetown University Hospital after a third apoplectic stroke. He was fifty seven, survived by wife and daughter, with funeral plans pending. A prominent Mason, Lafayette Lodge to oversee arrangements. Hay earlier taught at Columbian University Dental School and had a large dental practice. All three strokes occurred at his summer home near Tennallytown, with hospital admission last Tuesday and brief rallies between events.
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George W. Hay
Weather Bureau
Georgetown University Hospital
Masonic Fraternity
Hay
Lafayette Lodge
Dental Department
Columbian University
Tennallytown
Reward Offered for Kidnapped Boy in New York Case
Italian contractor Vincentio Mannino of Brooklyn offers 500 dollars reward for the return of his six year old son Antonio, with a letter threatening harm if ransom is not paid. Police report two suspects in custody, including Francisco Coneglio and Angelo Cucozza, and Antonia Corneglio, wife of Coneglio, hospitalized as authorities pursue new leads in the Mannino kidnapping.
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New York
Vincentio Mannino
Brooklyn
Antonio
Mannino
Hoboken
Manning
Francisco Coneglio
Angelo Cucozza
Manhattan
Coneglio
Cucozza
Antonia Corneglio
Francisco Cornesito
Cowboy Preacher Defies Deportation Mob in Cripple Creek
A five man deportation party went to George Shedit's Cripple Creek home last night and were met with gunfire. No one was wounded after about a dozen shots were exchanged. Shedit was jailed for protection. Pastor Thomas J Leland, known as the Cowboy Preacher, vows to stay and defend himself if necessary. City and church leaders seek protection for him amid the district unrest.
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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
Gravelle Ends Flight With Self Inflicted Death in Governor Toole Residence
Isaac Gravelle, on trial for robbing a powder house near Helena, shot Tony Korizek, deputy sheriff, then fled into an alley beside Governor Toole’s home. After a gunfight, he entered the governor’s basement and killed himself. Deputies pursued him after his jail escape.
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Helena
Mont
Isaac Gravatie
Northern Pacific
Gov. Toole
Gravelle
Lewis and Clarke County
Tony Korizek
Vatican weighs protector nations for East Catholic interests
Home August 11 no decision on which nation will protect Catholic interests in the Far East after France severed ties with the Vatican. Austria was considered but no country chosen. Vatican resumes negotiations with Peking to establish a nunciature there despite French objections. Democrats organize in Massachusetts with plans for a statewide tour to bolster party structure. Rail fare to Baltimore advertised at 1.25 via Pennard line with Saturday service, excluding Congressional Limited.
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Vatican
France
Home
Far East
Austria
Pek
War Fleets Vanish and First Campaign Speech in New York
Daily index lists items across pages including war fleet vanishings, a first campaign speech in New York, strikers seeking presidential aid, draft theft in Matis, guardsmen on duty, and various regional notices. Includes international and domestic political notes, sports, finance, and municipal building delays.
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New York
Matis
Nebraska
Indiana
Taft Taika
Philippines
England
Army and Navy News
Supposed Foreign Spy Arrest Report From Milford Haven Forts
A Times correspondent in Milford Haven reported the arrest today of an alleged foreign spy now in custody at Chapel Bay fort. Suspicious movements by two strangers near harbor fortifications drew military attention. One man is held for inquiries, the other is believed to have departed. The suspect may be a German press correspondent monitoring naval maneuvers.
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Times Capiegram
Washington Post
London
Times
Milford Haven
Dale
Chapel Bay Fort
Revolution in Paraguay Rocks Asuncion Revolt Aims at Exzcurra
Buenos Ayres reports a popular uprising in Asuncion led by a chamber of deputies member to topple President Exzcurra. Government forces advance on the capital as arms requisitions mount and the steamer Sajonia with six Krupp guns sails up the Uruguay River. Foreign nationals seek refuge in legations as lines of communication break.
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Buenos Ayres
Asunsion
Paraguay
Chamber of Deputies
Exzcurra
la Plata
Uruguay
Sajonia
Cabillero
Iscobar
Bricklayers Vote to Return to War College Job at Washington Barracks
At a stormy meeting the bricklayers union voted to allow its men to work again on the War College project at the Washington Barracks amid a split over strike tactics. Officers for three months were elected, including President Maghan and Secretary Shock. The union pledged to walk out if a non union man is hired, after discussing boycott threats against a paper printing strike photos.
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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
John Munroe in Paris Sanatorium Update
John Munroe American banker in Paris, once said to be insane, has been under private care since April for nervous prostration. Latest report says his health is much improved. Also includes 86.00 Seashore excursions and Pennsylvanian Railroad round trip fares to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City and Ocean City with Tuesday return aboard a boat and Atlantic 53 Wastes coaches and parlor cars leaving in the afternoon.
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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 Seeks Help From President Roosevelt
Chicago stock yards strike faces stalemate as retail committees fail to spur talks with packers. Strikers plan to force use of federal injunction to compel books and contracts disclosure, hoping Roosevelt orders action. Warehouse conditions at Armour and Schwarzchild plants provoke inspection, while drivers vote on Sunday to strike if peace fails.
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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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Sah
Dds
Associated Press
Hieshite Ini
Shoestakovsky
Shestakovsky
Rieshitomi
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
Boston
Norfolk & Sash. Steamboat Co
Ruieshitelni
Chefoomot
Skrychoff
Admiralty
Wolf Hills
Gerlin
Lokal Angzeiger
Weich
Lokal Anzeiger
Strait of
Pechili
Niagara Falls
Washington
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley
Baltimore
R.B
Mr. Cleveland
Treasury
Carlisle
G. A. RK
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oman
Gov
Odell
Stockholm
Sweden
Frederick
Antietam
Keedysville
Ad Hagerstonh
C.R K
Royal Limited
Loulaville
K. P. Epcaupment. Co
Enator Fairbanks
Ohio Reunion
J. E. Reinger
The
St. Lowe
A. R
Bostonsylvania
Dynamiter
Montana
East
Bay State
Oeston
Mass
Aug
Special Landon
Arsenal
Peter Wendling
John Joyce
Butchers” Union
Cty
Armour & Co
Wendling
Ethelbert Stewart
United States Department of Commerce and Labor
Donnely
Stewart
T A. Carroll
Lfe
Hanna
National Civic Federation
Hmve
Potomac
Pennsylvanis
Railroad
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