Japan's Grave Russia Protest and Chefoo Conflict
Russia formally protests to Japan through France over the seizure and removal of the Ryoshitelni by Japanese destroyers at Chefoo. Reports say shells were used, the ship was disarmed, and sailors fired upon in the water. France and Germany back Russia’s stance. Diplomatic circles call the act a grave breach of neutrality with potential broad implications for international law.
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St. Petersburg
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Japan
France
Hyoshiteli
Germany
Pekin
Shettakovsky
Shestaliovsky
Sailora
Shestakovsky
Wag
Hai Yung
Ching
Cheftov
Fujimoto
Chefco
London
Foreign Office
Ccensul
Ghefoo
Peking
Hay
Tokyo
Legation
China
United States
Great Britain
Fowler
Refuge in German Port as Russia Ships Seek Shelter
Berlin dispatch reports three Russian ships taking refuge in Tsingtau, stirring debate on neutral port policy. German authorities weigh twenty four hour limit, possible dismantling, and actions after Admiral vom Prittwitz reports. Consul Goodnow notes Russian destroyer arrival and four cruisers expected, with potential postwar disposition of vessels.
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Washington Post
London
The
Times
Berlin
Tsingtan
Germany
Port Arthur
Vossische Zeitung
Associated Press
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Kiao-chau
Navy Department
Tsingchou
Czarevitch
Foreign Office
Vom Prittwitz
Kiao-chou
Goodnow
State Department
Shanghai
Russia
Japan
Kiao-chau Harbor
Alliance Strain Over Manchuria China Incident
The piece warns the United States may face grave consequences if parties fail to honor a wartime pledge to refrain from warlike operations in Manchuria and Korea. It discusses potential moves by Russia and Japan, possible Chinese liability, and the risk this strains existing alliances and could push China into full belligerence.
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United States
Manchuria
Korea
Fate of the Kasuga sinks with all hands
A St. Petersburg dispatch via Reuters reports the Japanese armored cruiser Kasuga, once the Argentine Rivadavia, was sunk with all aboard in the Port Arthur engagement. Conflicting Chefoo reports say the Kasuga may have sunk off Round Island near Port Arthur. Earlier Rome dispatches claimed sinking on August 3, but Tokyo denied it.
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Reuter’s
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Rivadavia
Port Arthur
Chefoo
Round Island
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Italy
Tokyo
Okyo
Parker on Finance Spoke It as He Wrote It
Judge Parker fumes over New York press claims that he interpolated gold standard emphasis into his acceptance speech. He declares the manuscript was followed exactly with minor phrasing changes and rejects any double dealing or prepared speeches for Wall Street. Delegates and family plans noted as Parker weighs anti polygamy plank and continues campaign travel from Esopus to Cortland.
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Washington Post
Esopus
Parker
St. Louis
Wall Street
Indorses
Council of Women For Christian and Patriotic Service
Darwin R. James
Brooklyn
Margaret Dye Hillis
Newark
M. J. Gildersleeve
8. Bennett
Rosemount
Judge Parker
John H. Parker
James A. Miles
Derby
Gorman to See Parker in Saratoga Campaign Talk
Senator Gorman of Maryland, now at Saratoga, will soon meet Judge Parker to discuss campaign affairs. No definite meeting place fixed, likely on the route from Saratoga to New York. David B. Hill said the Democratic State convention may be Sept 2 at Saratoga, six days after the Republican convention.
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Gorman
Maryland
Saratoga
Judge Parker
Esopus
David B. Hill
Davis Speech Ends as Davis Plans Monday Speech Start
Senator Henry G. Davis, vice presidential candidate, finishes his acceptance speech and prepares to begin a public address in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, on Monday at noon. The report notes Davis’s steady pace and ongoing campaign work as Elkins dispatches the latest updates. Union Trust and Storage Co. offers safe deposit boxes as a local reminder of securing valuables.
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Washington Post
Elkins
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
Union Trust and Storage Co
Davis and Elkins opens September 21 with new faculty
The Davis and Elkins College campus will formally open September 21. Prof. M G Woodworth is named chair of English and modern languages. Prof. John C Wolverton of Washington College, Tennessee, will chair Latin and Greek. Rev S Frederick H Barron of Elking will lecture on philosophy and Biblical literature. Eron Wolverton, Hampden-Sidney graduate, is the son of Mrs Cornelias Wolverton of Piedmont West Virginia.
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Billie
White Sulphur Springs
Davis and Elkins College
Presbyterian Institute
Henry G. Davis
M. G. Woodworth
Presbyterian College of South Carolina
John C. Wolverton
Washington College
Tennessee
S Frederick H. Barron
Elking
Eron W Olverton
Hampden-Sidney
Cornelias W. Wolverton
Piedmont
W. Va
Roosevelt will not speak this year in campaign
Moody and Cortelyou announce Roosevelt will follow McKinley’s 1900 approach by not delivering public speeches beyond the letter of acceptance. Cortelyou holds full campaign control while Moody plans speeches in Maine Vermont and Massachusetts. Hawes urges Parker to campaign vigorously in the West and St Louis Colosseum visit is arranged.
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Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Notification Committee
McKinney
Canton
Moody
Washington
Boston
the War College
Newport
Maine
Vermont
Massachusetts
Parker
West
Henry B. Hawes
Democratic Notification Committee
Missouri
Esopus
St. Louis
Coliseum
Hawes
Taggart
Insurrection Advances in Paraguay With Captured Steamer
Aug 12 dispatch reports Paraguayans killing and wounding in a clash with a government steamer captured by revolutionists. War minister aboard was captured after leaping overboard. Revolutionaries seize Humaita Villa del Pilar and Villa Franca while Asuncion braces for defense. Some insurgents join from Argentine territory as hopes rise for success. Also, a Chicago and Northwestern derailment near Berryville leaves passengers unharmed. In Los Angeles, James McLachlan is renominated for Congress by the Seventh District Republicans. An advertisement notes Baltimore and Return travel options.
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Humaita
Villa del Pilar
Villa Franca
Asuncion
Bryan Loses Third Time In Will Contest In Connecticut
New Haven Aug 12 The Connecticut Supreme Court of Errors sustains the Superior Court ruling in the will contest of the late Philo S Bennett of New York and New Haven confirming that William J Bryan is not entitled to the $50 000 mentioned in a sealed posthumous letter. The decision leaves in place prior probate rulings and denial of Bryan's claim. Also the court upheld the conviction of nine New Haven teamsters for conspiracy to blackmail during a previous strike. Bryan was in Indianapolis en route to Freeport when informed and declined to comment.
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Conn
William J. Bryan
Bennett
New York
Supreme Court of Errors
Bryan
Superior Court
William J. Bryam
Torrance
Hall, Hammersley, Baldwin
Prentice
Philo 8. Bennett
Charges Against Lawyer in Dickenson County
Bristol Va August 12 Alleged fraudulent judgments totaling nearly 30 900 000 were brought by Attorney Roland E Chase Clintwood Va against many non residents and now the bar of the county investigates. The Circuit Court judge issued a rule to show cause why Chase should not be disbarred. Chase represented Harrison Wagner of Washington DC in loans on judgments. Defendants include Fidelity and Guaranty Co of Baltimore Judge Beverly Crump of Richmond and Adams Express Co None claim service of notice.
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Bristol
Circuit Court
Dickenson County
Roland E. Chase
Clintwood
Chase
Harrison Wagner
Washington, D. C
Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Baltimore
Beverly Crump
Richmond
John Doe
Judge Crump
Big Stone Gap
Adams Express Company
Meteor Explodes Near Concord Station In Erie Rail Line Area
A meteor or large aerolite struck earth near Concord station thirty five miles east of Meadville Pennsylvania just after 2 AM on August 12 causing a loud explosion and a fifteen second wind, seen from Salamanca to Union City and shaking Titusville. Also notes Salvation Army leadership changes with Commander Booth Tucker departing the U S in November and rail fare promotions for Baltimore returns.
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Meadville
Concord Station
Erie Railway
Erie
Salamanca
Union City
Titusville
New York
International Congress of the Salvation Army
Booth Tucker
United States
Japan Violates Neutrality Law
A clipped news page notes Japan violating neutrality law and reports on various items including a new interview about Mrs Florence Maybrick in London and a special train service to Boston via the Pennsylvania Railroad with details of routes and fares.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional
Boston
Washington
The
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Birth of Russian heir Alexis sparks nationwide rejoicing
A son and heir to the Russian throne was born at 12:30 pm in St. Petersburg. The Empress and child, christened Alexis, are well. Salutes of 101 guns marked the event as bells rang and churches held Thanksgiving services across the empire. The christening is planned in two weeks at Peterhof, with the emperor possibly going to the front.
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Alexander Villa
Moscow
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Olga
Michael
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Frederick
Dolgorouzsky
Rott
Hiruch
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Ssroff
Czar
House of Romanoff
Alexis Niko-lasevitch
Alexis II
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