Jefferson Much Better After Indigestion Attack
Buzzards Bay Mass Aug 16 Joseph Jefferson shows marked improvement after indigestion illness. Dr Fitz who treated him at Crows Nest says the actor’s condition is improving and there is no cause for alarm. Also notes Labor Day excursion details with Norfolk and Washington steamer round trips and ticket prices.
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Buzzards Bay
Mass
Joseph Jefferson
Norfolk & Washington
Old Point
Norfolk
Davis notification rally to fill White Sulphur Springs
Prominent Democrats from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia gather at White Sulphur Springs for Henry G Davis notification ceremonies. Attendees include National Chairman Taggart and key lawmakers while excursions from across the region swell attendance. Davis arrival in Graceland with family, speeches to mix humor and policy on capital and labor.
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Taggart
West Virginia
Committee On Notification
West Virginia campaign speeches promised by Senator Daniel promises
Nelson of Lexington and Maj. Robert T. Hunter of Winchester are named in a West Virginia campaign report. State Chairman McGraw says Senator Daniel will speak in the West Virginia drive. Ex-Senator Hill declines attendance at notification ceremonies, citing conflict with campaign speech duties. A Baltimore party including Ex-Attorney General John P. Poe Fairfax Landstreet and Col. Victor Paughman attends. The notice is to be followed by conferences, social events, and two rounds of evening testimonials.
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Washington Post
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Virginias
Maryland
Henry G. Davis
Taggart
Mies
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
John Sharp Williams
Davis
Senator Gorman
Daniel
Representative Williams
Stonewall Brigade
Staunton
Graceland
Arthur Lee
James L. Norris
Washington
J. T. McGraw
West Virginia
Walams
Cource
Wilams
Lee
Wiliams
McGraw
Robb
State Central Committee
State Executive Committee
T. B. Davis
John J. Cornwell
Perry Belmont
New York
Senator Daniel
Virginia
Richmond
Baltimore
Charleston
Mr. Davis
Mr. Willams
John P. Richardson
New Orleans
George Maine
Foster Thomas
Louisville
Rawlins Lowndes
Williams
Brawley
Atlanta
Col
Joseph Button
Appomattox
Echols
A. C. Braxton
R. B. Smith
Roanoke
L. Lewis
BE. T. D. Myers
Edmund Waddill
William Hill
A. L. Holliday
Claude Stringfelow
E. Scott Shipp
Alexander
Nelson
Lexington
Robert T. Hunter
Winchester
Hill
John P. Poe
Fairfax Landstreet
Victor Paughman
Aged Minister for Parker at Rosemount
Esopus New York August 16 Judge Parker spent the morning handling correspondence at Rosemount with no visitors expected aside from a Kingston friend. George Foster Peabody, Democratic National Committee treasurer, arrived from Lake George and discussed nothing about the visit. He recalled his first campaign contribution from an elderly Episcopal clergyman who sent a dollar to aid a voter funded fund. Peabody left for New York to stay through the week.
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Esopus
N. Y
Rosemount
Judge Parker
Kingston
Catskills
George Foster Peabody
Democratic National Committee
Lake George
Parker and Davis
Peabody
New York
Mistake Sparks Killing Shootout At Archer Avenue Bridge
Chicago Aug 16 Stock yards strike breaker Robert E Close a Santa Fe watchman fired eight shots into a crowd near the Archer avenue bridge wounding Frank Woolloran and Andrew Holloran. Close was arrested and the injured were taken to police. Bloom refused hospital, insisting on returning to his post after showing Civil War wounds.
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Chicago
Robert E. Close
Santa Fe
Archer Avenue
Frank Woolloran
Andrew Bloom
Chicago and Alton
Close
Antietam
Santa Fe Road
Ashland Avenue
Archer Avenue Bridge
Halloran
Judge Guthrie Dies After Twenty Four Years On Circuit
Special report from Point Pleasant West Virginia dated August 16 announces the death of Hon F A Guthrie judge of the seventh judicial circuit at his home at 8 o clock this morning. He had served twenty four years on the Circuit Court and had suffered poor health for two years ending Friday night with a fatal complication of diseases. Guthrie was highly esteemed in the southern end of the state. Also noted is a World’s Fair special electric vestibule train from Washington to St Louis with through sleeper and dining car service at low rates and stop over privileges.
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Statesboro
Paul Reed
WI Cato
Ne- Kroes
Henry Hodges
Cato
Real
Baul
Burley
Wall Cato
Hireh
Oglethorpe Light Infantry
Mr Hodges
Sheriff Kendrick
Anea
Ken
Styreshira
Savanah
Uuit
Endrick
Oglethorpe Guards
Reed
Handy Bell
Bell
Hodges
Bulloch County
Henry R. Hodges
Stateshoro
Nashville
Tenn
Terrell
Georgia
St. Louis
Savannah
Robert M. Hitch
Hitch
Washington Post
Point Pleasant
W. Va
F. A. Guthrie
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Guthrie
Circuit Court
Washington
F. BW. V
St Louis
Riot Over Young Girl in Polish Towns Sparks Deadly Clash
Reports from Radom and Syedlets in Russian Poland detail clashes between Jewish and Christian residents over a converted Jewess, Antonina Korn. In Parchevo a mob attacked the courthouse, rescued by Christians, with 29 Jews wounded but no serious injuries, and Antonina sent back to Lublin. Ostrovetz saw street violence after a stone-throwing incident, several injured and arrests, with authorities indicating no further disturbances.
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St. Petersburg
Radom
Syedlets
Poland
Ministry of the Interior
Associated Press
Parchevo
Ostrovetz
Pankevich
Justice of the
Antonina
Feigenbaum
CI Hans
Peace Talks Falter in Chicago Packing Strike
In Chicago the packing house strike shows little sign of progress as packers refuse joint talks, saying they control the industry, while strike leaders demand fair talks but will not attend at the set time. Mayor Harrison pauses action as clashes erupt with police and rioters damage property near Sixteenth and State Streets.
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Chicago
Packers
Harrison
Donnelly
Hog Butchers' Union
Sixteenth
State
McCann
Capek
City Building Department
Reynolds
Negroes Burned at Stake in Georgia Riot
Fierce riot over a girl erupts in Georgia as reports say several Black residents are burned at stake. A separate note indicates Davis will be notified today and authorities seek surrender of Port Arthur amid the turmoil.
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Georgia
Davis
Port Arthur
Knights of Pythias
Russia
Dubois
Idaho
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Alexandria
Belloon
Russia Will Press War Says London Cablegram
Paris Aug 16 according to authentic information received today Russia remains determined to pursue the war to the bitter end despite Russian reverses at Port Arthur. The belief in Russian circles is that resources and funds are inexhaustible and victory will come, while mediation by France or Germany is considered unlikely and remote.
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London Times
Washington Post
Paris
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Russia
France
Germany
Russian loan to Germany unlikely amid autumn funding concerns
Berlin reports circulate on a possible Russian loan from Germany but German journals deny any immediate financial project. Despite denials, officials warn German capital will be heavily drawn by autumn settlements and the Russia loan could be deferred until postwar Japan conflict.
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London Times
Washington Post
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Japan
Russian Fleet in Flux Amid Nav al Battles Near Vladivostok
The Yokohama correspondent reports Russian cruisers Novik and Tiana sighted near the Strait of Van Diemen and Vladivostok. Tokyo dispatches claim Pallada torpedoed and sunk on August 10 with heavy losses. Pallada and possibly Rurik reports stir official circles. Rumors claim Diana and Pallada reaching Port Arthur, while Baltic squadron plans may shift.
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London
Yokohama
Dairy
Maul
Novik
Port Arthur
Strait of van Diemen
Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Tiana
Chefoo
Tsing-tau
Czarevitch
Pallada
Tokyo
Togo
Admiral Togo
Admiralty
Askold
Yangtze River
Rurik
Russia
Gromopol
Port Arthur Pressured as Japanese Force Draws Close
Amid fierce fighting at Port Arthur, Japanese land batteries threaten the fortress while a major blaze at an oil depot adds to the peril. Reports say mining ops and siege guns are active, with the Emperor offering non-combatant relief and demanding surrender as Russian ships sortie and the harbor’s defenses brace for a possible storming.
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Japan
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Chefoo
Stressel
Toga
Chefou
Bavan
Admiral Witholft
Irip
Chinese Flee Liao-Yang Exodus Near Military Action
St Petersburg Aug 16 reports no change in Manchuria beyond word of Chinese inhabitants fleeing northward from Liao-Yang ahead of expected operations. Japanese forces reportedly retreating from Haichen and Niuchwang but credibility is doubtful. Officials mark Emperorson Alexis visit and Kuropatkin parade as morale boosters as troops push toward Anshanshan with skirmishes noted. Grand Duke Boris returns to St Petersburg tonight.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Rata
Ligoyang
Bourse Gazette
Haichen
Tashican
Pna Niuch
Siberien
Chou-ten-cheng
Feng-wangcheng
Anshanshan
Zassalitch
Sitter
Sanchengtse
Liandiansian
Kuchiatzu
Liaoyang
Penshhu
Czar Recalls Stackelberg After Japanese Defeat
London dispatch reports Tsarist Russia recalling Gen Stackelberg who suffered defeat by Japan at Wafaugon and Melissa while attempting to relieve Port Arthur. The order comes as tensions rise over the Russo Japanese conflict and military positions near key ports.
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London
Petersburg
Kim- Teror Nicholas
Stackelberg
Wafaugon
Melissa
Port Arthur
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