Japan Demands China Enforce Neutrality as Warships Move
Shanghai Aug 18 Japanese squadron expected today and Russia agrees to disarm the cruiser Askold and destroyer Grozovoi. Tokyo threatens action if China delays, while eighteen foreign warships in Shanghai Harbor keep watch and the Ryeshitemi affair looms over limited war in the far east.
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Shanghai
Japan
China
Askold
Grozavel
Times
Tartar
Wali-wu-pu
Chinese Foreign Board
Askeld
Grozoyvol
Morning Post
Bhanghai
Post
Associated Press
Ching
Grosovol
St. Petersburg
Russia
Grozovoi
Peking
Far East
Russan
United States
Questionable Reparations Debate Over Warship Restitution
The report notes a Japanese destroyer overhaul and a protest over its departure, with the captain pledging to return but failing to do so. Russia deems China's reply unsatisfactory and presses for restoration of the Ryeshitemie, while demanding punishment for Admiral Sah. Russia argues neutral powers cannot demand disarmament of belligerent ships in need of repairs at neutral ports.
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Tokyo
Russia
China
Japan
Shanghai
Legation
Grosovoi
Chefco
Port Arthur
Hiyoshitomi
Sah
Russ
Chefoo
Taingtau
Flanking Movement Reported Near Liseyang and Tatchekiao
Descriptions from Liao yанг and Sintsintin detail a Japanese flanking push along the railway from Dalin Pass to Diedinsham aimed at forcing Russians from Liseyang. Analysts doubt enough troops exist to finish the maneuver before Port Arthur relief. Rumors speak of large detachments from Haicheng toward Tatchekiao and Sintsintin with uncertain credibility.
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Liao-yang
Dalin Pass
Tatchekiao
Diedinsham
Taltse
Mukden
Liseyang
Port Arthur
Haicheng
Sintsintin
Izyanchan
Saimatsze
Dapindu Pass
Refuse to Surrender Fortresses Under Double Pressure
Japanese shells begin conflagration at Port Arthur docks as heavy bombardment continues through night. Russian defenses hold despite fires as Japanese lines close in around Port Arthur, with Wolfe Hill battle described as arduous and ongoing.
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Wolf Hill
London Times
Washington Post
Tokyo
Yamaoka
Port Arthur
Miksado
Wolfe Hill
Davis 5 Notified Cheers For Candidate in West Virginia
Whites Sulphur Springs Va August 17 A rural notification for candidate Davis and Senator Williams drew 2600 Southerners, belles and matrons, bands, and speeches with praise for Bryan. Williams spoke first to applause despite sarcasm, Davis concluded with calls to work the polls. The event blended old friends, Confederate nostalgia, and Democratic unity amid a festive crowd.
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Washington Post
Whites Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Davis
John Sharp Willams
Stonewall Jackson
Nixie
Williams
Arthur Lee Honored By Philadelphia Hostess
Mrs. Coleman Lewis entertains Arthur Lee in Philadelphia with about seventy five guests and politicians waiting to see him in a large ballroom. The octogenarian candidate spoke briefly before retiring near midnight. E.G. W.
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Arthur Lee
Coleman Lewis
Philadelphia
E.G. W
Davis Accepted Democratic Nomination For Vice President
Henry G. Davis was formally notified and accepted the Democratic nomination for Vice President in a simple outdoor ceremony at Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs Hotel. The event featured a formal notification letter by John Sharp Williams and a brief acceptance from Davis, followed by a reception and cotillion.
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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
Parker urged to tour West for Democratic bid
Delegates arriving from the West press Judge Parker to extend his campaigning, with many urging a stumping tour to key doubtful states. Howard M. Shepard, once floated as New York governor candidate, backs a broad speaking drive but declines to discuss his own gubernatorial bid. Rosemount hosts other dignitaries as Parker remains a dynamic party leader amid calls for organized outreach.
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Edward M. Shepard
Rosemount
Shepard
New York
Esopus
N. Y
Judge Parker
G. W. Menzies
Mount Vernon
Ind
John Spencer
Evansville
St. Louis
West
St. Louis Exposition
Indiana
Howard M. 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 In Wreck At Chicago Grade Crossing
A collision at a Chicago grade crossing between an express Chicago Great Western train and a trolley train bound for Hatthorne race track killed four and fatally injured another, with twenty three badly hurt. Motorman Michael Ryan died from a fractured skull after brakes failed to respond, while Conductor W H Condon and others were detained as investigators reviewed the catastrophe.
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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
Odell sues over Shipbuilding Bond Prospectus fraud
New York report states Gov Odell sues to recover funds from the United States Shipbuilding Company venture claiming $2,346,000 of $6,000,000 in cash was wrongfully obtained by defendants. He alleges he was misled by prospectuses and underwriting promises and cites multiple defendants including Col McCook and the Mercantile Trust Company.
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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
White Sulphur receives notification as tensions rise with Japan threatening to refuse surrender at Port Arthur. Other notices span political campaigns, labor bribery allegations, and naval developments across the page.
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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 Nearing Death as Relapse Deepens
Worcester August 17 Senator George Frisbie Hoar is dying with doctors saying he may live only a few days. His son Rockwood Hoar reports the worn out system and relief from pain after nights of relapse as lumbago and illness worsened. Hoar, nearly 78, served in the United States Senate since 1877 and has faced weeks of decline since his wife’s death.
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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 and party realignments liikely in New York scene
Republican executive committee meeting discusses national organization and Addicks influence in Delaware. Anticipated state ticket compromise favors Addicks names with governor selection. Maine campaign assignments include Kenworthy and Plummer for Congress. North Platte Democrats nominate Walter B. McNeill in Sixth Nebraska. Knowland named by Vallejo for Congress. Cedar Rapids bans lock step for convicts, moving to US military tactics. Local ads for savings account and floor covering sale conclude.
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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 Alleged in Parks Case In NY Building Trades Charge
New York August 17 Philip Weinseimer president and organizer of the Building Trades Alliance was arrested on extortion charges in the great lockout. An electrician testified that in December he paid $1,000 and notes to resume work on Riverside Drive but marked bills were used as decoys. District Attorney Jerome pressed questions about possible payment in the courtroom. A vote of confidence followed Weinseimer’s 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 Row
The eleventh district Republican Committee in Middlesboro Kentucky awarded a certificate of nomination to W Godfrey Hunter. Disregard of a court injunction delayed the count as Edwards faction alleges Hunter won by more than 1000 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 for Congress Nomination
Baltimore August 17 Former Gov Elihu E Jackson who was unanimously nominated by Democrats in the First Maryland district today sent a letter to Henry R Lewis convention chairman declining the honor He says he was never consulted on the nomination and refuses to accept it His brother William H Jackson is the Republican member of Congress from the First district and has been nominated for re election
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Baltimore
Elihu E. Jackson
Congress
Maryland
Henry R. Lewis
Jackson
Gov. Jackson
William H. Jackson
Secretary Tafts Dates for Speeches in New England
Secretary Taft and Col Edwards return to Washington from St Louis and plan two political speeches in late month first at Montpelier Vermont on the 28th and then at Portland Maine on the 30th He will depart the capital on the 3rd and after Portland visit will go to Murray Bay near the St Lawrence mouth where his family spends the summer remaining most of September Possible campaign involvement later remains unplanned Secretary Wilson heads to Vermont for campaign speeches before the November election then to Maine Also mentions Baltimore and Return trains on the B and O KR line with weekend service and Royal BlueLimited hints at Saturday schedules.
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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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Shushigen
Maj
Seaman
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Mikedo
War Office
Stoessel
John Sharp Williams
Bryan
Mr. Davis
Mrr. Davis
Mr. Willams
Senator Daniel
Wiliams
Hut
Senator Davis
Mrs
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape Mey
Bea Isle City
Ocean City
Roton
Autitaes
Daylyt
John Sharf Williams
W. BR. McCaul
Perry Belmont
James H. Vahey
Massachusetts
Mr. Williams
Charleston
Norfolk & Wash. Steamboat Co
Trip
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
Niagara Falls
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
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