Japan Demands China Enforce Neutrality in Shanghai
Shanghai reports say Japan will seize the Russian warships Askold and Grosovoi if China does not immediately enforce neutrality. Russia agrees to disarm the Askold, while Tokyo presses China to act and warns of a possible entry by Japanese forces to capture vessels. Eighteen foreign warships stand in Shanghai harbor as tensions rise.
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Shanghai
Japan
Askold
Grozavel
Times
Tartar
Wali-wu-pu
Chinese Foreign Board
Askeld
Grozoyvol
Morning Post
Bhanghai
Post
Associated Press
Ching
Grosovol
Diplomatic clash over repairs and restitution at Che Foo
Russia criticizes China's reply on restoring the Ryeshiteimi and demands punishment for Admiral Sah. A Japanese destroyer was overhauled as it left harbor after protest, and the Japanese captain promised to return but did not. Russia argues neutral powers have no right to demand disarmament of belligerent warships in need of repairs at neutral ports.
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Hiyoshitomi
China
Russia
Sah
Russ
Chefoo
Taingtau
Flanking Movement Reported Near Liao-yang and Liseyang
Aug 17 dispatches describe a broad Japanese flanking push extending from Dalin Pass to Diedinsham along the Taltse River aimed at forcing Russians from Liseyang with winter quarters in view. Signals indicate limited force readiness until released from Port Arthur, with additional detachments rumored near Tatchekiao and Sintsintin.
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Liao-yang
Dalin Pass
Tatchekiao
Diedinsham
Taltse
Mukden
Liseyang
Port Arthur
Haicheng
Sintsintin
Izyanchan
Saimatsze
Dapindu Pass
Refuse to Surrender Fortress Faces Japanese Shelling
Port Arthur siege reports reveal intensified Japanese bombardment of docks and hospitals crowded with noncombatants. At Wolf Hill Chefoo, Aug 17, a fierce battle details Japanese near Port Arthur lines, Decima witnesses noting comet-like shells. May Yamaoka carried orders for noncombatants removal and garrison surrender with a 10 am deadline.
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Wolf Hill
Chefoo
Port Arthur
Hne
Pigeon Bay
Paling Ching
Shushigen
Maj
Seaman
Tokyo
London
Daily Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Mikedo
War Office
Stoessel
London Times
Washington Post
Yamaoka
Miksado
Wolfe Hill
Davis 5 Notified Cheers for Candidate at West Virginia
Whites Sulphur Springs witnesses a rural notification in honor of candidate Davis with John Sharp Williams as chair and Davis as speaker. A 2,600-strong audience includes Southern hospitality, a Stonewall Jackson Band anniversary, and a decor of patriotic bunting and roses as the two Democrats present their platform and appeal for votes.
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Washington Post
Whites Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Davis
John Sharp Willams
Stonewall Jackson
Nixie
Williams
Mr. Davis
Mrr. Davis
Mr. Willams
Senator Daniel
Wiliams
Daniel
St. Louis
Hut
Bryan
Senator Davis
Mrs
Arthur Lee Honored by Philadelphia Guests
Mrs. Coleman Lewis hosts a reception for Arthur Lee in Philadelphia with about seventy five guests. Politicians waited in numbers to speak to him in the large ballroom before a German given in his honor, and the octogenarian candidate retired close to midnight. E.G. W.
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Arthur Lee
Coleman Lewis
Philadelphia
E.G. W
Davis Nominated by Democrats for Vice President
Henry G. Davis was formally notified and accepted the Democratic nomination for Vice President at Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Hotel. The ceremony featured an address by John Sharp Williams and a brief acceptance by Davis, with a reception and cotillion to follow. Special trains drew 3,000 to 4,000 Southern society guests, and the scene included oaks over the speaker platform and a park lawn setting.
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Associated Press
White Gulphur Springs
W. Va
Henry G. Davis
Democratic Party
United States
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Hotel
Mavig
Flagarapet
Daniel
Virginia
Daylyt
St. Louis
John Sharf Williams
W. BR. McCaul
Perry Belmont
James H. Vahey
Massachusetts
Mr. Davis
Mr. Williams
Davis
Charleston
Parker Urged to Tour as Democratic Leader Shaping Campaign
Rosemount sees pushes from West to extend Parker’s candidacy tour. G W Menzies and John Spencer urge a stumping trip through doubtful Western states. Howard M Shepard presses speaking campaign while remaining open to governorship chatter but denies discussing candidacy. Rosemount hosts many editors and political figures as Parker weighs regional outreach.
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Esopus
N. Y
Rosemount
Judge Parker
G. W. Menzies
Mount Vernon
Ind
John Spencer
Evansville
St. Louis
West
St. Louis Exposition
Indiana
Howard M. Shepard
New York
Shepard
National Committee
New England
New York State
City
Henry Holt
The
Independent
William I. Hudson
Brooklyn Eagle
Wiliam C. Wakefield
John E. Kraft
Kingston
Oswald Villard
New York Evening Post
Four Die as Trolley Trains Crash at Chicago Crossing
A Chicago Great Western express train collided with a trolley train bound for Harthorne race track at Forty eighth avenue crossing. Four people were killed, including Frances Rautman and William Irving, with one fatally hurt and twenty three severely injured. Motorman Michael Ryan died from a fractured skull after attempting to brake with brakes failing. Conductor W H Condon and others were arrested pending coroner’s inquest.
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Chicago
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Hatrthorne
Frances Rautman
William Irving
Mirs
Jorhmiah Shuckman
Danville
Michael Ryan
Forty Eighth Avenue
Chicago Great Western
W. H. Condon
Ryan
Drake
R. W. Howards
William Tennis
Albany Avenue
Tennis
Tor
Ie Migmaberst
Gov Odell Sues Over Shipbuilding Bond Deal
New York Aug 17 Governor Odell accuses shipbuilding trust insiders of $2,346,000 secret profit in the United States Shipbuilding Company scheme. He says $6,000,000 in cash meant for plant owners was misappropriated. defendants include Col. John J. McCook Alvin W Krech John W Young Mercantile Trust James T Boothroyd and Charles B Alexander. Odell details bond purchases and installments dated 1902 including a 200000 stake and bonuses of preferred and common stock.
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Shipbuilding Trust Prospectus
New York
Gov
Odell
United States Shipbuilding Company
Col
John J. McCook
Alvin W. Krech
John W. Young
Mercantile Trust Company
James T. Boothroyd
Charles B. Alexander
Alexander & Green
Japan Threatens China Refuse to Surrender Port Arthur
A brief front page item notes Japan threatening China and a refusal to surrender Port Arthur, with a notification at White Sulphur. Parker urged to take stump as political activity rises alongside other items in the issue.
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Japan
China
Port Arthur
Parker
Williams
Davis
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Navy
Senators
Alexandria
Harrisonburg
Marlboro Fair
Nova Scotia
U—Financial and Commercial
Market House
Senator Hoar Dying After Prolonged Illness in Worcester
Senator George Frisbie Hoar in Worcester is near death after weeks of lumbago and relapse. Doctors report his mind clear but exhaustion heavy, with his seventy eight year old body worn out since his long service in the United States Senate begun in 1877. The death of his wife Mrs Hoar during the last session is noted as a pivotal strain on his health.
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Worcester
Mass
George Frisbie Hoar
Rockwood Hoar
Senator Hoar
Warren R. Gilman
Washington
Lumbago
Congress
Capitol
Nater Hoar
United States Senate
Addicks influence and party realignments dominate RNC meeting
New York reporters say the Republican National Committee discussed organization work and views on regional Addicks splits. Delaware Senator Allee and New Jersey Senator Dryden joined discussions with Chairman Cortelyou and other leaders about an Addicks backed governor and state ticket balance.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Allee
Delaware
Dryden
New Jersey
Carter
Montana
Overstreet
Congressional Committee
Littauer
Barnes
Cortelyou
Addicks
Maine
W. 8. Kenworthy
Iowa
W. €. Plummer
North Dakota
Bribe Money Case Ties to Parks Scandal in New York
Philip Weinseimer, president of the Building Trades Alliance, was arrested on extortion charges amid a lockout that idled nearly 26,000 workers. An affidavit alleges he offered to resume work for 2700 with marked bills used as a decoy, while a plumber, Essig, testified he paid 1000 in cash and notes to settle a Riverside Drive Chatsworth Building contract. District Attorney Jerome pressed questions about money passing in court as Weinseimer faced arraignment. The Building Trades Alliance backed him after the arrest.
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Philip Weinseimer
New York Building Trades Alliance
Jerome
New York
Building Trades
Building Trades Alliance
George J. Essig
Weinselmer
Riverside Drive
Essig
Chatsworth
Weinseimer
Hubert P. Bell
Bell
Hell
Mr. Jerome
Allance
Weinsetmer
Certificate Goes To Hunter In Kentucky Gop Fight
The eleventh district Republican committee in Middlesboro Kentucky met to nominate W Godfrey Hunter despite an injunction. Eleven of nineteen members were present and declared Hunters majority 119 amid a dispute with the Edwards faction. An injunction ordering the meeting was disregarded and the count completed. Edwards supporters allege the Edwards nomination by more than 1 000 votes.
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Kentucky Republican Committee
Middlesboro
Eleventh District
Republican Congressional Committee
W. Godfrey Hunter
Edwards
Garbourville
Dr. Hunter
Edards
Jackson Refuses Honor as First Maryland Nominee Declines Seat
Baltimore August 17 Former Gov Elihu E Jackson was unanimously named by Democrats in the First Maryland district for Congress but sent a letter to Henry R Lewis declining the honor He says he was not consulted on the nomination and refuses to accept it His brother William H Jackson is the Republican incumbent also nominated for re election in the same district
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New York
Shepard
Parker
William & Rocie
Bureau of Organization
Mr. Rocie
Peabody
George Foster Peabody
Taggart
Nicoll
August Belmont
Democratic
Lee F. Overman
North Carolina
Charlies A. Towne
Clarence D. van Duzer
Nevada
Cowherd
Congressional Committee
National Committee
Washington
Niagara Falls
Baltimore
Elihu E. Jackson
Congress
Maryland
Henry R. Lewis
Jackson
Gov. Jackson
William H. Jackson
Secretary Taft Drafts Vermont and Maine Speeches
Secretary Taft plans two political speeches in Vermont and Maine later this month. He will depart Washington on the 3rd and visit Montpelier on the 28th and Portland on the 31st while his family stays at Murray Bay for the summer. Secretary Wilson will also campaign in Vermont and then Maine, with Vermont speeches through September. The schedule includes Baltimore and return train details with limited service on Saturdays.
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Montpelier
Portland
Taft
Col. Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Washington
St. Louis
Murray Bay
St. Lawrence
Wilson
Vermont
Maine
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Grosovoi
Chefco
Grozovoi
Peking
Far East
Russan
Admiral Sah
John Sharp Williams
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape Mey
Bea Isle City
Ocean City
Baltimore and Return
Norfolk & Wash. Steamboat Co
Trip
Edward M. Shepard
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Cumberland and Retura. & O. BR. R
Leavin
Old Point
Bond
North Platte
Nebr
Walter B. McNeill
Nebraska
Vallejo
Cal
Joseph R. Knowland
Alameda
Cedar Rapids
Hunter
State Penitentiary
Anamosa
Owen
Union Trust & Storage Co
Mosea
Labor
Baltimore and Keturn
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