Port Arthur Fight Reports Severe Battle and Fall Prospects
Reports from St. Petersburg and Chefoo describe heavy fighting at Port Arthur with Japanese forces advancing on Li aud FHilis Suechuyen and bombarding the fortress. Viceroy Alexieff cites battles on August 9 10 and continued bombardment as Stoessel's forces repulse a general assault.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Warshaps
Liaud Fhilis
Suechuyen
Jyddita
St. Petersburg
Stoessel
Wimperor
Alexieff
Taku
Slaghou
Bertin
Lokal Anzeiger
Tokyo
Tang Mountain
Rurik’s Crew Rescued After Sinking Off Korea
Dispatches from Takeshiki report Vice Admiral Kamimura’s squadron engaged the Vladivostok fleet near Ulman Korea on August 14. The Rurik sank stern first after heavy damage. about 450 to 600 survivors were rescued by Japanese ships, with two Japanese killed and seven wounded. The Nagasaki consul notes 600 survivors reached Sasebo.
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Tok
Kamamura
Rurik
Tsu Island
Admiralty
Naval Establishment
Takeshiki
Simiral Kamamura
Vladivostok
Ulsan
Korea
Russia
Legation
Foreign Office
Tokyo
Kamimura
Ulman
Nagasaki
State Department
Sasebo
Rumors Of Massacre Reach Tokyo From Russia
Tokyo rumor report says eighty seven Japanese fishermen were killed by Russians. Cablegram indicates distress and calls from Tokyo for confirmation, with details limited by telegraphic transmission. The Washington Post notes the claim as unverified but circulating in telegrams from London.
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Tokyo
London Times
Washington Post
Russians Massacre Men Aboard Steamer Tachi
Report from Liao yang dated August 14 describes Russian forces at Kalmohatka massacring crew aboard the steamer Tachi. It notes Japanese reconnoitering positions around Anshanshan, Liao-yang, and surrounding rail lines as they attempt to close on key targets.
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Tachi
Kalmohatka
Liao-yang
Anshanshan
Sidahi
Holoungon
Landiansan
Anping
Goutzyatsai
Taitzi
Daodinshan
Bensihu
Yantai
Lianyang
Tzianthan
Dapindoushan
Saimatai
Taipin Pass
Sintszintin
Mukden
Sinmintin
Dao River
Saso-yang
Hnes
Ta Pasa
Port Arthur
Hungniaodzu
Pensihu
Taltse
Bandits Blow Up Railway South of Liaoyang
A Chinese bandit swarm, aided by Japanese organizers, attacked a railway ten miles south of Liaoyang. Two bombs damaged the line near the Shak River bridge while three others failed to explode. Russians repaired the line in two hours as bandits, led by Kituushan, Tullsan, and Folingo, move with a thousand followers toward Sinminting district to threaten the Liao River valley rail corridor.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Liaoyang
Shak
Spiridonoff
Russia
Kituushan
Tullsan
Folingo
Sinminting
Liao River
Baltic squadron ships brace for sailing from Cronstadt
The cruiser division of the Baltic squadron has received sailing orders. Some vessels have left Cronstadt and others including the Oleg will depart in a few days. The division may pass the Cape of Good Hope to meet colliers. The battle-ship division awaits Orel repairs and will not start for about a week or fortnight.
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St Petersburg
Baltic Squadron
Cronstadt
Oleg
Cape of Good Hope
Orel
Fight on Voting Trust at New York Ontario and Western
Stockholders committee moves to dissolve the twenty-five year voting trust controlling the New York Ontario and Western Railway. A suit for dissolution is prepared for the New York Supreme Court and proxies are sought from common stockholders to elect five of thirteen directors at the annual meeting. The voting trust currently controls eight directors representing preferred stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Supreme Court
Ontario
Farmer Killed by His Son Near Plattsburg
Lafayette W. Jones, a wealthy farmer ten miles west of Plattsburg Missouri, was shot and killed by his 15 year old son Hugh who hid with a loaded shotgun when the father rode by for the horse. The son reloaded and fired again after the first shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg, Mo
Lafayette W. Jones
Here
Hugh
Jones
Senator Fairbanks to Lead Campaign Tour Across Nation
Chicago report says Senator Fairbanks Republican vice presidential candidate will campaign almost continuously. He will open Kansas campaign at Marion September 1 and has accepted Saratoga speech September 14 for Republican party anniversary. Shaw to join campaign next week starting in Montana, then Pacific Coast, Colorado, Kansas with route decided by Carter.
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Chicago
Patrbanks
Indianapolis
New
Dover
Tawney
C. G. Dawes
R. B. Snyder
D. W. Mulvane
Fairbanks
Kansas
Marion
Vermont
Saratoga
N. Y
Far West
National Committee
Chatr EE Sener
Ke ‘Pureau
Tha W
Soorstady Shaw
Montana
Pacific Coast
Colorado
Senator Carter
Parker Constitution Club Formed in New York
The Parker Constitution Club of New York City lists officers led by President James Carter with vice presidents Wheeler H. Peckham John E. Parsons Joseph Laroque and John G. Carlisle and secretary William Church Osborn. The group aims to advance constitutional government civic freedom and support Alton B Parker for U S president while criticizing President Roosevelt for autocratic conduct.
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New York
Parker Constitution Club
Law of
New York City
James Carter
Wheeler H. Peckham
John E. Parsons
Joseph Laroque
John G. Carlisle
William Church Osborn
William F. Curtis
William R. Hornblower
Francis Lynde Stetson
John G. Milburn
Howard Taylor
James W. Gerard
Alton B. Parker
United States
Roosevelt
Populists End Indiana Friction With Peace Pact
Indiana Populists sign a peace agreement between fusion and middle-of-the-road factions. They pledge to follow instructions of national chairman J H Ferris and accept his decisions as final. Ferris will set dates for state conventions. midreaders plan August 30 to August 31, fusionists September 14. Thomas E Watson may attend or start the third party drive.
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Eindianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Fusion Populsts
J. H. Ferris
Joliet, Ill
Ferris
Thomas &. Watson
Georgia
Davis party leaves Elkins for White Sulphur Springs
Ex Senator Henry G. Davis and party depart Elkins in the private car Graceland aboard the Coal and Iron Railway for the official notification at White Sulphur Springs. Col. A W Woodford and Col. John T McGraw join the party as Democrats forecast strong statewide and national support and Davis votes in coming fall elections.
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White Sulphur Springs
Elkins
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
Coal and Iron Railway
Graceland
A W. Woodford
Weaton
W.va
John T. McGraw
Grafton
H. G. Davis
Parkersburg
Davis
West Virginia
Baltimore
White Sulpher Springs
Nomination Scene For Vice Presidential Bid
Ex Senator Hi. G. Davis seeks nomination as Vice President. Present in the party are F. F E. Yewell, a notification committee member, and Gen. W. L. Baughman, Maryland member of the Democratic National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. G. Davis
F. F E. Yewell
Gen. W. L. Baughman
Maryland
Democratic National Committee
Parker at Home Again in Esopus after Winnisook Lodge visit
Judge Parker arrived at Rosemount with Mrs. Parker and Fred H. Parker after a nine mile parade and reception at Winnisook. Residents cheered the Democratic candidate amid a festive Parker day with a Kingston Point Band, verses set to popular tunes, and a lakefront review.
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Esopus
Judge Parker
Rosemount
Winnisook Lodge
Winnisook
Kingston Point
Judge
Mormon Contest in Idaho Scrutinizes Polygamy Tone
Lewiston Idaho August 15 The Democratic State convention faces a Mormon question blocking its proceedings. Senator Dubois proposed a radical anti Mormon resolution but softened to denounce polygamy and church state mix. If the Dubois measure fails the national plank will be reaffirmed. Possible withdrawal of Henry Heltfeld from governorship race shifts favor to Major James Hawley of Boise.
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Lewiston
Idaho
United States
Dubois
Henry Heltfeld
Maj
James H. Hawley
Boise
Taggart Opens Headquarters in New York Campaign Push
In New York on August 15 the Democratic national headquarters opened at No 1 West Thirty-fourth Street amid fresh paint and workmen. Maine Democrats press the national committee for speakers as Taggart weighs sending prominent figures west. Maine reports show reduced Republican majorities and Democrats seek a close vote for moral impact nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
National Committee
New York
Democratic National
Hoffman House
West Thirty-fourth Street
Mains Democrats
Taggart
Motions in Hyde Dimond fraud case before U S judge
Arguments on dismissing charges against Frederick A Hyde and Henry P Dimond for defrauding the federal government in land transfers were heard before Judge De Haven. Prosecution sought removal to Washington while defense argued conspiracy and most offenses occurred in California and Oregon. Cortelyou heads to New York for Republican matters. B&O excursion train ad lists special fares and routes for August 19 from Washington with a ten day ticket and stopovers.
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San Francisco
Aug
Frederick A. Hyde
Henry P. Dimond
United States
de Haven
Washington
California
Oregon
Admiralty seeks to protect Britons in Venezuelan waters
London reports a Trinidad government request leads the cruiser Tribune to Venezuelan waters to safeguard British subjects following Bermudez Asphalt Company disputes. The Tribune sending a landing party for target practice on Bird Island was for demonstration, not annexation. The island holds no value and no acquisition intent is claimed.
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Bermudez ‘Company
British Admiralty
Tribune
Bird Island
London
Trinidad
Admiralty
Bermudez Asphalt Company
Spencer de Horsey
Caracas
Island
Kingston
Jamaica
British
Aves
Dominica
West Indies
New York
Will Walk to Washington In Pension Biographical Quest
James La Barre aged sixty five a Civil War veteran plans to walk from Cincinnati to Washington D C this fall to clear a court martial desertion charge from his record and obtain a pension. He already made one trip south but Congress adjourned before he could present his case. He cites an honorable discharge from the Sixty first Ohio Regiment and the Eleventh Army Corps and seeks aid from Congressman Gooch of Kentucky. He vows to continue the pilgrimage to press his claim at the next session of Congress.
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Washington Post
Cincinnati
Ohio
James la Barre
Washington
D. C
la Barre
Congress
Sixty-first Ohio Regiment
Eleventh Army Corps
Congressman Gooch
Kentucky
Arrest of C F Moore Stuns Putnam County
Special to The Washington Fur Wheeling West Virginia August 15 Detective Grass arrested C F Moore a member of a prominent Putnam County family on charges of robbing the Eggleston post office. Moore released on $1 000 bail. The robberies date to last December with a large sum involved. Grass says the evidence is conclusive. The arrest shocks the community given Moore’s family status and prior clean record.
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Washington Fur
Wheeling
W. Va
Grass
C. F. Moore
Putnam County
Eggleston
Moore
Graes
Building Strike Spreads Through New York Unions
Between 600 and 900 workers from George A. Fuller Construction join a broad strike affecting artificial marble, stone, marble and mosaic trades. Major sites include the Times Building and Hanover Bank. Carpenters set a $20,000 weekly strike fund as talks with Employers’ Association loom. Further walkouts expected. lathers ordered back to work. union committees seek conference with John B. McDonald.
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New York
George A. Fulter Construction Company
New Times
Broadway
Forty Second Street
Old Times
Park Row
Beekman Street
Sturtevant
Twenty-ninth Street
Hanover, Wational Bank
Pine Street
American Express Company
Forty-second Street
Building Trades Alliance Today
Elevator and Millwright
Trinity
Alliance
Carpenters’ Union
R. J. Anslow
Stone Cutters’ Union
Employers’ Association
The
Brotherhood of Carpenters
Themployers’ Association
Central Federated Union
John B. McDonald
McDonald
Knights Conclave Opens In Louisville For 1904 Meet
The Knights of Pythias opened their biennial conclave in Louisville with a 4 PM ceremony transferring Camp Marion E. Taylor to the order in front of about 10,000 people. Marion Taylor presented the camp to Tracy Bangs, who handed it to Gen. James R. Carnahan as the adjutant general’s flag waved. Battery A fired a salute as electric district decorations lit up the city streets. Boston abandons active bid for 1906. Cincinnati, Nashville, and New Orleans remain contenders with New Orleans promising over $50,000 in entertainment. Nashville gains reinforcement from Mayor Williams and council members. William D. Hadfield is expected to be named Imperial Prince, with John F. Holmes retiring. Augustus Dearengy, a Wheeling Knight, was injured after a fall from a train near Columbus, Indiana, and brought to Louisville.
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Louisville
Marion EB. Taylor
Knights of Pythias
Marion E. Taylor
Tracy R. Bangs
The
Knights
James R. Carnahan
Indianapolis
Adjutant General
Battery A
Wheeling
W. Va
H. W. Wilson
Massachusetts
Boston
Cincinnati
Nashville
New Orleans
A. Williams
Illness of Representative Hitt Improves at Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Me Aug 15 The illness of Representative Robert R Hitt of Min ors occupying a cottage here has improved after a relapse doctors from Washington joined Dr Horace Stokes to advise all say his condition is not now critical though anxiety remains. The illness stems from a general breakdown and concerns his friends.
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Bar Harbor
Robert R. Hitt
Minrors
Frank Hyatt
William Gerry Mi
Washington
Horace Stokes
Hitt
Mr. Litt
Japanese Assault on Port Arthur
A brief item notes continued fighting at Port Arthur with emphasis on naval and land actions as the siege stretches. Additional dispatches report international movements and military posture in the Far East affecting global balance of power.
Charges Against Dead Man Arise Over Estate Funds
Chicago August 15 A case filed in the United States Circuit Court accuses a deceased man of misappropriating about 125000 of an estate’s funds. Heirs of John R Wilson contest actions by executor John M Wilson alleging conversion of large portions of the estate. Samuel W Odell died in Michigan in 18 and left an estate valued at 171000. The suit names Anna Odell of Dubuque Iowa and John and Samuel Odell of Shelby Michigan and targets Chicago heirs of the late Wilson.
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Chicago
United States Circuit Court
Anna Odell
Dubuque
Iowa
John
Samuel Odell
Shelby, Mich
John R. Wilson
Samuel W. Odell
Sareen Mich
John M. Wilson
Gdell
Wilson
Lake Geneva
Rescued by Police Squad after Revolver Fire at Mob
New York August 15 Joseph Costello sixteen a brick layer fired at Thomas McLaughlin who says a shot narrowly missed him Costello chased by workers fled to an elevated railway platform where he emptied three chambers of his revolver into a crowd no one was hit He was disarmed and held on felonious assault charge with 2000 bail as an angry mob demanded lynching
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New York
Joseph Costello
Thomas McLaughlin
Costello
McLaughlin
Panic in Asuncion as Paraguay revolt widens
Aug 15 Asuncion the capital of Paraguay is in panic. Insurgents led by Gen Ferreira win support from towns along the railway and plan a joint land and water assault on the capital via steamer Iniciativa. Rumors of a bombardment circulate as martial law is reported. Rebel and government forces clash amid widespread disorder.
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Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Paraguay
Ferreira
Ruffin
State Department
Diplomatic Interest Grows Over Uruguay Turmoil
Reports from Montevideo indicate secret talks between Uruguay foreign minister and British and American ministers about foreign residents’ claims stemming from the revolution. Indications point to possible diplomatic intervention to restore order in Uruguay.
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Uruguay
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
Treasure Hunters Perish In Penguin Wreck Off Natal
The coasting steamer Penguin wrecked off Durban on August 15 with twenty five aboard and all drowned except the boatswain. The ship, chartered to seek Kruger's millions said to be sunk with the Zululand three years earlier, had seen four prior expedition attempts fail disastrously. In Gainesville Georgia Col Paris, who shot P T Shore at Tallulah Falls, was jailed for safe keeping after fear of revenge by Shore's friends prompted the judge to transfer him.
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Durban
Natal
Gainesville
Col. Paris
P. T. Shore
Tallulah Falls
Shore
Kimsey
Clayton
Parte
Cato Found Guilty in Hodges Family Murder Trial
Statesboro Ga August 15 The jury convicted Will Cato of murder in the Hodges case after eight minutes deliberation. The court was guarded by militia with fixed bayonets and entrance restrictions as rumors of lynching circulated. Prosecutors noted Cato and Paul Reed faced a deadly crime against Henry Hodges his wife and three children.
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Statesboro
Will Cato
Cato
Paul Read
Henry Hodges
Hia Wift
Daly
Hf. A. Hodges
Texas
Henry Brodges
Sollatton
T. Rawlings
Col
H. B
Augusta
Atlanta
Hodges
Stolen Boy Still Held in Manning Kidnapping Case
Four suspects remain under arrest as bail rises from 2000 to 4000 dollars. Cucozza identified Coniglia as the woman he abducted Tony Mannino last Tuesday. Mrs. Coniglia denies knowledge of Cucozza or Mannino. Police watch Laduca’s home while his wife reports he left last week. Antonia Mannino remains with an alleged Italian blackmailing gang. Detectives search Italian labor camps near the city. attention on Long Island City and Hoboken. Four more letters arrive, two from Boston, suggesting the case moved toward Boston with an Italian detective sent there.
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New York
Manning
Cucozza
Coniglia
Tony Mannino
Conig
Brooklyn
Long Island City
Hoboken
Boston
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Handy Bell
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Elias Young
A. J. Gaines
David Bennett
Phillp de Casse
Ben Pendennis
Hattie Reed
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Louis Cooper
Old Point Comfort
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