Russian Czar Orders Disarmament of At Shanghai Vessels
London and Paris report the Czar ordered Admiral Reitzenstein to disarm the Russian ships Askold Grozovoi and the cruiser Diana now in Shanghai Saigon. The move aims to avoid international trouble while reducing naval strength by three ships. The British consul general lacks authority to halt repairs but advises against further work. Japan plans inspection to ensure dismantling. The Novosti warns Russia may treat parts of China as within its hostilities due to Japanese neutrality violations.
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Associated Press
Paris
Askold
Grozevoi
Shanghai
Diana
Saigon
London
Russia
Grozovo
Pelham Warren
Japan
Esingtau
Shantung
St. Petersburg
Novosti
China
State Department
Navy Department
Adee
Darling
Navy
Sturling
Stirling
Manila Bay
Diana in bad condition after Saigon hull breach
Saigon reports the cruiser Diana is in severe shape with a large hole below the waterline. Repairs will take weeks and may delay her neutral port stay, prompting Russia to consider disarming the vessel. A Shanghai decision is pending amid potential neutrality questions.
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Saigon
Paris
Diana
Russia
Shanghai
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
7Th St
New York
Boston
Russian battleship Sevastopol disabled by mine near Port Arthur
Reports from Tokyo state the Russian battleship Sevastopol struck a submerged mine while shelling Japanese land forces from outside Port Arthur. The vessel listed to starboard and was towed into the harbor. Japanese cruisers Ni ehin and Kasuga engaged Russian forts as Sevastopol was towed for repairs.
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Tokyo
Sevastopol
Port Arthur
Asahi
Kataoka
Ni Ehin
Kasuga
Taney
Langtsmis
Chefoo
Saghio
Final assault looming as Japanese press Port Arthur defenses
Japanese forces press the Fort Arthur siege with heavy artillery fire along the harbor defenses. Russian forts near Golden Hill and Liaogu-shan resist, while Japanese casualties mount. Reports from St Petersburg note no official dispatches, but Kuropatkin reinforcement rumors circulate amid changing weather and drying roads.
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Chefoo
Nisshin
Kasuga
Golden Hill
Port Arthur
Rutzsken
Tizshan
Liaogu-shan
Navy Department
Sevastopol
Wisshin
Sedan
St Petersburg
Augus
War Office
Admiralty
St. Petersburg
Hiseshan
Czarevitch
Roots Final Word Guest at Sagamore Hill in New York Politics Talk
Elihu Root and Cortelyou visited Sagamore Hill to discuss Roosevelt letter of acceptance and U S politics for the campaign. Root declared he will not be a gubernatorial candidate and a Saratoga convention open choice was agreed. Timothy L Woodruff discussed filling the Brigham vacancy and New York political considerations with the President.
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New York
Timothy L. Woodruff
J. H. Brigham
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Elihu Root
Hight
George B. Corfelyou
National Committee
Root
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Chicago
Messrs. Cortelyou
Senator Platt
Mr. Root
Cortelyou
Adirondacks
Woodruff
Europe
Mr. Woodruff
Saratoga
Platt
Sagamore Hil
Banking Department of Union Trust & Storage Co
F.st
Roosevelt rejects nomination contest though open convention praised
President Roosevelt makes clear he will not seek a party nomination. He endorses the open convention plan agreed by Senator Platt and Gov. Odell. Jacob Gould Schurmann of Cornell arrived with Woodruff to Sagamore Hill. Roosevelt spends the day in personal visits and handles government correspondence with Secretary Loeb.
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Platt
Odell
Jacob Gould Schurmann
Cornell University
Woodruff
Schurmann
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Loeb
Cannon On The Outlook For Republican Ticket
Chicago August 24 Speaker Cannon in consultation with Republican leaders discussed the political outlook. He cited Eastern State sentiment leaning to the Republicans since Parker’s nomination and his acceptance speech. In Vermont the expected majority ranges from twenty thousand to thirty five thousand. He said Parker’s speech was meant for many audiences but proved ineffective. He affirmed a favorable outlook and orderly Republican defenses. House prospects appear closer than the electoral vote but safe if the vote is mobilized. Labor issues unlikely to alter the situation. profits division seen as the key factor under prior administrations.
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Chicago
Parker
Vermont
Amstance
Judge Parker
Cannon
House of Representatives
Campaign in Vermont Sets Stage for September 6 Election
Montpelier Aug 24 Vermont electors show limited interest but a lively campaign unfolds. Republicans push a large turnout with top speakers including Fairbanks Taft Wilson Cannon Proctor Dillingham Bede Campbell Spaulding. Democrats hire W Rourke Cochran with Shepard Hamlin Shively among other notables for rallies statewide through Sept 3.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Fairbanks
Taft
Wilson
Joseph G. Cannon
Proctor and Dillignham
J. Adam Bede
Minnesota
P. H. Campbell
Kan
B. F. Spaulding
North Dakota
W. Rourke Cochran
New York
Edward M. Shepard
Charles 8. Ham Tin
Boston
Benjamin F. Shively
Indiana
Democratic State convention picks temporary Oshkosh chair
Marin Lueck of Juneau named temporary chairman as Oshkosh hosts the Democratic State convention next week. The battle to defeat A F Warden for State chairman signals Cleary likely to win the Third District nomination, with efforts by the national committee to defeat Babcock. La Follette forces back Babcock as Democrats aim to elect Cleary and counter strong Republican influence.
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Washington Post
Milwaukee
Wis
Marin Lueck
Juneau
Oshkosh
A. F. Warden
Earry Dodger County
L. Cleary
National Committee
Babcock
la Follette
Cleary
Democrats Urge Vigorous WV Campaign as Negro Colonization Fears Rise
West Virginia Democrats hear urged for an active canvass at once. John T. McGraw and allies press for a strong, careful effort to prevent Virginia Negro colonization. Visitors include John G Carlisle Perry Belmont and Indiana's John P Frenzel. Bryan to speak in Missouri towns Butler Lamar Nevada Springfield and more as Newlands notes Nevada indorsement of Parker and Davis with a strong state ticket.
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Perry Belmont
Davis
J. G. Carlisle
John P. Frenzel
Indiana
New York
Democratic National
John T. McGraw
National Committee
West Virginia
Taggart
Nicoll
August Belmont
Thomas F. Ryan
Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
Mr. Belmont
William J. Gourley
National Committee For
New Jersey
Frenzel
Bryan
Missouri
M. G. Wetmore
St. Louis
William J. Bryan
Butler
Lamar
Nevada
Springfield
Newlands
Parker
Sparks
Wiliam M. Stewart
Sharp Three Cornered Fight for Utah Governor Nomination
Utah convention opens with a three way contest among Heber M. Wells John C Cutter and James H Hammond for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. Cutter gains support from Smoot and Sutherland while Wells is backed by Kearns allies. The convention also names George M Cannon temporary chairman, signaling Cutter strength. Howard Taylor visits Rosemount.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Heber M. Wells
John C. Cutter
Salt Lake
James H. Hammond
Smoot
Sutherland
United States Senate
Thomas Kearns
Cutter
Wells
Friends
Kearns
Republican State Committee
George M Cannon
Baltle
Howard Taylor
Rosemount
Plans for Enlargement of Parker Constitution Club Discussed
Esopus New York August 24 Howard Taylor of New York, organizer of the Parker Constitution Club, spent the afternoon with Judge Parker discussing plans to enlarge the clubs scope and its likely advance in the national campaign. No visitors came to Rosemount this forenoon as Parker refined his nomination letter, slated for Kingston publication with proof anticipated September 6. Train schedule notes and travel details appear marginal to the main item.
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Esopus
N. Y
Howard Taylor
New York
Parker Constitution Club
Judge Parker
Rosemount
Kingston
Strike in Chicago Stock Yards Prompts City Committee
Chicago moves to end the stock yards strike as Mayor Harrison is authorized to appoint an eleven aldermanic committee to meet strike leaders and employers. Judge Brentano issues an injunction against city interference with lodging non union workers. Greek workers urged to quit. 50 striking women leave the yards amid tensions.
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Bretano
Chicago
Harrison
Donnelly
Butchers’ Union
Theodore Brentano
Chicasa
G. H. Hammond Company
Omaha Packing Company
Hammond
Brentano
Appeltate Court
Want Federal Troops Omaha Packers Would Guard Train Car
Omaha August 2 T J Mahoney attorney for South Omaha packing interests says efforts by events and their associates to have Federal troops stationed above Omaha and along the railroads. CONTINUED ON THIRD PAGE Baltimore and Return 81 25 Pennsylvania Railroad sells tickets every day and Sunday to Baltimore and return Good until Sunday night.
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Omaha
T. J. Mahoney
South
Baltimore and Return
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore
Russian Ships Haul Down Flags and Sagamore Hill Stirs
An issue index notes items on Russia’s naval flags lowered, a Sagamore Hill disturbance, Virginia and Maryland news, meat strike efforts, and a murder by the Black Hand. Other entries cover bankruptcy suits, robberies, county fairs, royal christenings, war on imported foods, Canada trade talk, political gossip, and public affairs.
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Sagamore Hill
West
Senators
Cleveland
Russia
Fire Department
New York Score High District Teams In Rifle Match Results
Fort Riley Kansas August 24 New York National Guard topped the three days of team rifle shooting in the national team match while Navy rose to second place with 4 293 points and Army Infantry third Marine Corps and District of Columbia fourth and sixth respectively The final standings list Washington 3 744 Michigan 3 350 and other states The Navy moved from sixth to second on a strong final day wind challenged the shooters The New York team will receive the trophy and 500 dollars with other prizes and medals awarded to the top six teams. The individual match opens tonight with slow fire at 20 300 500 and 600 yards and more than 260 entries expected.
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Fort Riley
Kans
New York National Guard
Navy
Army Infantry
Army Cavalry
Marine Corps
District of Columbia National Guard
Washington
Sdarytend TN Tsiaa
Army
Infantry
Gecrata
Cavalry
Mnetrict of Columbia
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Kansas
Massachusetts
Alabama
New Jersey
New York
Hilton
Henry Hilton
State of New York
Marines
District of Columbia
Col. N. B. Thurston
America
Senator Hoar Improves After Illness in Worcester
Senator Hoar has had a more comfortable day with relief in throat and lungs and a bit more nourishment. A 9 PM bulletin stated improvement in the lungs over the last three days and that immediate danger appears averted. The physician noted long standing heart and organ changes plus exhaustion from a severe lumbago attack as factors in recovery.
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Worcester
Mass
Senator Hoar
Warren R. Gilman
Cloudburst in Arizona disrupts rail traffic and damage
A cloudburst in Seligman Arizona Aug 24 swollen air streams and heavy water flow through Crozier Canyon caused extensive damage. Santa Fe Railroad Company reroutes all west bound trains via Albuquerque Deming NM and detours via Southern Pacific to California. Four perish in shipwreck off Labrador as gale sweeps coast. Niagara Falls excursion leaves Washington Aug 26 with special train and round trip fare 10, includes Old Point Comfort side trip.
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Seligman
Ariz
Crogier Canyon
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Albuquerque
Deming
N. M
California
Johns
N. F
Selina
Labrador
Niagara Falls
Pennsylvania
Pulliman
Washington
Black Hand Crime Secrets Led to Mob Attack and Murder
Salvatore Bossoto, 18, was shot in his father s restaurant for informing police about Black Hand secrets. A mob attacked the Elizabeth Street police station wounding two detectives and one officer as Rossati, 35, fled. Police say the murder was planned by an organized gang. Rossati claimed self defense. Toronto notes say Dario Rossati moved from Baltimore to organize a Black Hand section here but was rejected.
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Salvatore Bossoto
New York
Park Street
Carlo Rossati
Elizabeth Street
Toronto
Rossati
Mulberry Bend
Rossato
Bossato
Bossoto
Bossati
Rossoto
Bossatos
Ont
Dario Rossati
Baltimore
Black Hand Society
Six Buried by Cave-In at Little River Bridge Site
A cave-in on the Knoxville and Augusta branch at Little River during bridge pier excavation killed two workmen and injured four after a freight train had passed. The dead are Enoch Reed of Rickford and Rot Isabella of Knoxville. injured include Elijah Lamm Ben Phillips Azra Wayman Burlinger. No train service until tomorrow noon.
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Little River
Tenn
Knoxville
Augusta
Southern Railway
Gre
Enoch Reed
Rickford
Rot Isabell
Elijah Lamm
Ben Phillips
Azra Wayman
Burlinger
Roxford
Virginia
Launch Sinks After Ferry Boat Collision in Inner Harbor
A naphtha launch carrying Mr and Mrs Henry Wing and Albert W Barnes was struck by a ferryboat in Boston Inner harbor and sank. Mrs Wing drowned while Mr Wing and Barnes were rescued by a tugboat crew. The outing party had been returning from a bay excursion.
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Boston
Mass
Henry Wing
New York
Albert W. Barnes
Everett
Wing
Bay
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Brussia
London Times
Reitzenstein
Louisiana
Norfolk & Wash. Steamboat Co
Moses
Liao-tshan
Kuropatkin
Simoucheng
Yangze
Sevartopol
Novoe Vremya
Lehigh Valley
Philadelphia
Royal Limited
T. L. Cleary
Wisconsin
Norfolk & Wash Steamboat Co
Harpers Ferry
Charlestown
Winchester
Vie B. & O
Strikers
Packers
Thomas Stoker
Pork Cellar Men's Union
Likis Island
Stock Yards
W. C. Farris
Nelson Morris & Co
United States
Chicago and Northwestern
Fort Sheridan
Erie
Monon Road
Annie Clark
Miss Clark
Indianapolia
Butchers’ Organization
Arizona
Bond |Uilding
Black Hand Crime
Bey
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Ashington
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