Battle near Port Arthur crowds Pigeon Bay forts fall
Reporting from Chefoo on August 19, the Port Arthur battle rages with Japanese forces gaining positions at Pigeon Bay and Shao-tieshan while assaulting the Liao-teshan Peninsula. Japanese losses mount as terms of surrender are offered and Stoessel rejects them amid renewed attacks.
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Pigeon Bay
Liacteshan
Louisa Bay
Peninsula
Stoessel
Shao-tieshan
Palun-chang
Liao-teshan
Pigeon Way
Kuropatkin
Jeihe
Parbor
II Lering
Retvizan
Sevastopol
Pobieda
Peresvist
Poltava
Bayan
Pallada
Enforced Armistice Delays Liao-yang Operations
Heavy rains halt military actions around Liao-yang as Chinese bands ransom a Chinese engine driver held two weeks. Japanese forces unmoving. traffic on the Yinkow line partly restored with twelve new locomotives adapted for different gauges. A Liaoyang dispatch notes Japanese troop movements northward and a shift toward a new operating plan.
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Liao-yang
Yinkow
Raye
London
Liaoyang
St. Petersburg
Dalm Pass
Feng i
Liao-yang Report Signals Stalled Mukden Advance
Liao-yang cabled note to Lokal Anzeiger says the Mukden advance appears abandoned while Gen Kuroki moves toward Somers Batwatere. In Odessa Russia plans to send Sarafoff, a sister ship to Petersburg, through the Dardanelles to challenge Black Sea clauses.
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Wang-Cheng
Liao-yang
Kuroki
Berlin
Lokal 'Anzeiger
Mukden
Russia
Dardanelle
London Times
Washington Post
Odessa
England
Petersburg
Smolensk
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Sarafoff
Rojestvensky Names Staff to Baltic Fleet Assignments
St Petersburg Aug 1 Vice Admiral Rojestvensky commander of the Baltic fleet today announced his flag and staff appointments Capt Clapier Decolong as chief of staff The demand for naval officers has led to active service for officers destined for the naval college which has been closed Grand Duke Carl returns from Cobourg and will accompany Rojestvensky to the Far East.
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Grand Duke
Cyril
Balic
St Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Baltic
Clapier Decolong
Naval College
Grand Duke Carl
Cobourg
Baltic Floet
Far East
Russian Naval Retaliation Sunk Rurik Left to Fate
Rear Admiral Jessen reports August actions of the Vladivostok squadron near Fusan. Russia and Gromobol pressed by a Japanese armored squadron, sustaining heavy damage and casualties. Rurik disabled, left behind, and the Russians could not renew battle. final fate of Rurik left uncertain as the ships withdrew toward Vladivostok.
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St Petersburg
Nicholays
Alexieff
Vladivostok
Russia
Grom
Oswnente Méadez Mard
Jessen
Senet
Korean Gulf
Rurik
Kamimura
Hessia
Gromobol
Riots at Chicago stockyards as food hunger sparks chaos
Strikes flare into violence in the packing district as 4000 rioters chase eight escaped steers, with shots fired and police clubs used amid accusations the clash could turn the stockyards into a predominantly black settlement. Police dispersed the mob with wagons and an ambulance, while union leaders condemn permit abuses and plan a citywide fundraising drive.
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Chicago
George Prim
Englewood Union Hospital
Nelson Morris
Porters Heathington killed in Colleton County
Allen Heathington, eighteen, son of M. J. Heathington, was shot by Sam Brown in Toogoodoo neighborhood. Governor Heyward offered troops to prevent lynching as bloodhounds hunt Brown. County roused. posses scouring area. Brown’s capture expected. Also notes florists’ convention officers and memorial for David Wolfe Brown.
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Imeggetts
S. C
Charleston
Heyward
Colleton County
Bombardment of Asuncion Triggers Armistice for Civilians
Buenos Ayres reports insurgent vessels shelled Asuncion, capital of Paraguay, for forty minutes. Government artillery replied, one gun burst wounded several soldiers. Diplomats from Argentina Brazil and others arranged a twenty four hour truce to allow women and children to leave. Communications cut off. scouts misidentified and fired upon. about 6 000 troops present with 500 Remington rifles.
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Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
Obolensky In Office In Finland As Governor General
Prince Obolensky assumed his duties as governor general of Finland today. He attended services at Uspenski Cathedral and hosted a grand reception at the imperial palace before beginning a tour of inspection. Anxious reports from Finland say threats loom over the family amid the volatile appointment and the recent assassination of Gen. Bobrikoff.
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Belsingfors
Finland
Prince Obolensky
Uspen’ Sky Cathedral
Imperial Palace
Grand Duchy
John Obolensky
Kherson
Kharkoff
Bobrikeoff
Eugene Schaumann
Schaumann
Bobrikoff
Associated Press
Princesa Obolensk
Frnend
General Strike Opposed by International Congress
The International Socialist and Trades Union Congress adopted a resolution noting that the proletariat is not yet organized enough for a general strike that would halt work entirely. It urges workers to avoid propagandist manipulation and to build class unity through organization. Aug. 16 report from Amsterdam. Also: Irish leader Redmond and associates sailed for New York to attend the Irish League convention. Italian peace delegates including Marquis San Giulia? and Campan? left Naples for New York to join a US conference.
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Amsterdam
International Socialist and Trades Union Congress
Sheropagan
Naples
Printo Odescatchi
Marquis San Giulians
Marquis Campans
Liguria
New York
United States
Bo Oul
Kidnapped Boy Antonio Mannino Found Safe in Brooklyn
A ten year old Brooklyn boy, Antonio Mannino, reported kidnapped by Italian Black Hand members, was found early this morning on Columbia Street near his home by his uncle Salvatore Mannino. The lad described living in a large house with a lady and a baby named Judy, sleeping with a man with whiskers, though some details contradicted earlier statements and police trace remains unclear.
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New York
Antonio Mannino
Brooklyn
Black Hand Society
Columbia Street
Salvatore Mannino
Judy
116Th Street
Manhattan
Ao Prooklyn
Three Hauser Children Missing in Chicago Case
Three children of contractor Charles Hauser from Oak Park have vanished from their Chicago home. Emma thirteen Emil eight and Ernest six disappeared Tuesday after descending to fetch an item. A suspicious man pursued them Monday night and a beggar woman lingered near the house. Hauser suspects the children were taken to Storm Lake Iowa by relatives of his first wife.
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Chicago
Charles Hauser
Oak Park
Emma
Emil
Ernest
Mra. Hauser
Kamil
Hauser
Storm Lake
Iowa
American Tars Entertained Aboard British Ship
Commander Goodrich invited officers and men from the American cruisers New York and Marblehead to board the British cruiser Grafton in Esquimalt Harbor for an entertainment last night. The gathering marked a rare moment of overt friendliness between British and American sailors at this station. The American ships were set to depart for San Francisco, with New York headed to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The night’s event was described as one of the happiest seen at the station.
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Victoria
B. G
Goodrich
Pacific
New York
Marblehead
Esquimault Harbor
Grafton
San Francisco
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Populist Nominates Watson Tibbl es in New York Cooper Union Address
Thomas H. Watson of Georgia and Thomas H. Tibbles of Nebraska were formally notified of their People’s Party nomination for President and Vice President at Cooper Union New York. Judge Samuel W. Williams of Indiana delivered the notice speech praising the party’s Omaha platform and urging unity against Wall Street influence. Watson criticized Parker and Roosevelt while urging a broader labor rights program and the brotherhood of man.
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New York
Thomas H. Watson
Georgia
People’s Party
Thomas H. Tibbles
Nebraska
Cooper Union
At & O
Alfred G. Boulton
Brooklyn
Boulton
Samuel W. Williams
Indiana
Watson
Willams
Williams
Omaha
Gog
Jefferson
Lincoln
Peter Cooper
Henry George
Polk
Donnely
Mr. Watson
Thomas E. Watson
Big Battle Raging at Port Arthur Fate of Vladivostok Ships
Port Arthur erupts as heavy fighting unfolds with Japanese and Russian forces clash near the port. Reports indicate critical vessels at Vladivostok face uncertain fates amid ongoing naval and land operations. Local observers track impacts on regional shipping and supply lines.
Senator Hoar May Survive Amid Stated Hope
Worcester Aug 18 last bulletin from Senator George F Hoars home says condition remained favorable though heart weak. He slept quietly talked little yet mind clear and comfortable doctors Folsom Kilman at bedside. Family hopeful after two days of prolongation with inquiries from Roosevelt Fairbanks Whitmore and others. Gen Rockwood Hoar notes father very weak but recovery hope remains.
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Worcester
Mass
George F. Hoar
Hoar
Charles F Folsom
City Hospital
Boston
Warren G Kilman
Rockwood Hoar
Knapp Electrocuted After Confessing Five Murders
Alfred A Knapp condemned for the murder of his wife Hannah Goddard Knapp and confessing to five other killings was executed in the Ohio State Penitentiary annex shortly after midnight. Born in Greensburg Indiana in 1862, his life spanned farms, multiple imprisonments, and a pattern of violence against women and children. The execution proceeded with the first shock at 12:02 a.m. and full death proclaimed at 12:09 a.m. His early crimes included burglaries in Chicago and numerous prison terms. He claimed a string of murders across Cincinnati Indianapolis and Columbus, including Emma Littleman Jennia Connors Knapp May Eckert Ida Geppert and Hannah Goddard Knapp. He had a history of assaults, disappearances, and a difficult, murderous arc spanning decades. Secretary Morton Leaves Boston. Boston, Mass., Aug 18. Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton testified here today on the United States dispatch boat Dolphin for Portsmouth, N H 4.00 Seashore Excursion, $6.00. Pennsylvania Railroad. Tickets sold Friday and Saturday, to Atlantic City, Cape May, Belmar City, and Ocean City, good until the following Tuesday, at $6 for the round trip. The Atlantic City Special, coaches and parlor cars, leaves Washington at 2:15 p.m. Through without change.
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Columbus
Ohio
Alfred A Knapp
Hris
Hannah Goddard Knapp
Knapp
Iisa
Greensburg
Ind
Chicago
Joliet
Emma Stubbs
Terre Haute
Jennia Connors
Lawrenceburg
Jeffersonville
Michigan City
Emma Littleman
Cincinnati
May Eckert
Indianapolis
Alice Hil
Hamilton
Edward King
Cumminaville
Anna Gamble
Miami
Pennsylvania Railroad
Atlantic City
Cape Bea Isie City
Ocean City
Parker Campaign Tour Plans and West Speeching
Esopus Aug 18 Judge Parker weighs a broader West tour while planning a vigorous campaign with Senators Bailey Martin Overman and others and discusses labor disputes. Attendees include Senator Lee Overman Dr Henry Loomis Nelson Representative Fitzgerald and Judge Morgan O'Brien as they review St Louis ABA events and weigh Indianapolis Chicago and New York stops.
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Bailey
Martin
Fitzgerald
Parker
Taggart
Esopus
Henry G. Davis
American Bar Association
St Louis
New York
Judge Parker
National Committee
Cenfer
Indiana
Major Menzies
John W Spencer
Congress
Hemenway
Auto plunges into river blames four aboard
Four occupants of an automobile were injured when it plunged into the Chicago River last night. Mrs John T Wil lens of Memphis is said to have a fighting chance to recover, with others improving. Passengers include R C Burroughs of Chicago, A P Ganong of Clarksdale Mississippi, and John T Wille ns husband of Mrs Wilena. Louis Mohr, who aided in the rescue, appeared at the hotel to inquire after the rescued. Separately, James R Williams of Carmi was nominated for Congress in the Twenty fourth Illinois district by the Democratic convention at Norris City. In Montgomery Alabama T W Powell of Cullman County was nominated for Congress by a joint Republican and Populist meeting in the Seventh district. A Populist and a Republican had previously nominated, giving way to Powell. Moses' August Floor Covering Sale offers carpets, rugs, mats, linoleums and Oriental rugs. Baltimore and Return train fare advertised by the B R Baltimore and Ohio line with hourly service on Saturday.
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Donnelly
Packer
George R Bailey
Bilis Island
Bailey
Harvard
William Pastor
Slaine Evans
Twenty-eighth Street
Ashland Avenue
Chicago
John T Wil Jens
Memphis
Tenn
R C Burroughs
A. P Ganong
Clarksdale
Miss
John T Willens
Witlena
Wilena
Louis Mohr
Congress
Carml
Til
James R. Williams
Carmi
Illinois
Norris City
Montgomery
Ala
T. W. Powell
Cullman County
Powe Moses
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Stock Yards
League of Business Men
Stour Yurtie
South Carolina
St. Louis
The
Society of American Florists
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J. R. Freeman
Washington, D. C
Wiliam J. Stewart
H. B. Beatty
Pittsburg
David Wolfe Brown
National
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Sunder
Courky Pervics
Deta
Prince
Socialist Congress
Weill
Redmond
America
Overpont
Jaiweamond
Patrick O'Brien
Donelan
White Star Line
Teutonic
Irish League
Czar
Geneva
Harpers
Martinsburg
Cumberland
Tor Country
Wall Street
S. W.williams
Theodore Roosevelt
Republic
Sarath Memes
Pennayivanin
Sreiké & Wasn
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Wavy Yard
Statesboro
Nova Scotia
Virginia
Maryland
Army
Clarke County
Marlboro
U—Financial and Commercial
Alfred A. Knapp
Columbus, Ohio
Perth
Hannnah Goddart Knapp
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Mase
Secretary of the Navy
Paul Morton
Dolphin
Portsmouth
Nelson
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