Order to End Raids Sent to Russian Ships by British Cruisers
British premier Balfour says government sent two cruisers to locate Russian volunteer fleet steamers Smolensk and Petersburg and relay orders to avoid interfering with neutral shipping. He hearings reports of discrimination against British shipping and pledges action if evidence supports it. The London Chamber of Commerce pressed for measures to equalize treatment with other nonbelligerents and protect trade with Japan and the Far East.
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Smolensk
Petersburg
Russia
London
Halfour
Cape of Good Hope
London Chamber of Commerce
China and East India
Far East
Rua- Blan
Lansdowne
Lord Lansdowne
Japan
Foreign Office
Inteligence Department
War Office
Admiralty
Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Willaim Keswick
M P
Jardine & Cao
China
Legislative Council of
Russian ships disarmed at Shanghai amid war end notice
The Russian cruiser Askold and torpedo-boat destroyer Grozovoi were disarmed in Shanghai with no ceremony. They will stay in port until the war ends while repairs continue. The crews except guards will be paroled and return to Russia. Disarmament followed a China Japan accord to protect ships post disarmament.
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Askold
Grozovot
Associated Press
Russia
China
Japan
Chesso
Reitzenstein
Admiralty
Russia aims at Japan trade via British shippers
Special London Times gablegram reports St Petersburg seeks to cripple Japan’s foreign commerce by pressuring British shippers. Russia believes Britain dominates Japan’s imports and exports and hopes to deter Japanese trade through contraband disruption amid Russia’s sea raids. The move aims to strain Britain Japan ties and expose Britain’s reluctance to defend rights.
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Russia
London Times
Gablegram
Washington Post
London
the Times
St Patersburg
Japan
Great Britain
Mines Sink Russian Destroyers Near Port Arthur
Japanese reports describe Soviet fleet attempts to clear Port Arthur channel as two Russian torpedo-boat destroyers struck mines about 6:20 p.m. and five minutes later, sinking one ship and destroying another. Hashidate witnessed the blasts while watch towers observed the events.
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Tokyo
Port Arthur
Liaoti Promotory
Hashidate
Chifoo
Liaoti
Japanese Armies in Manchuria Massed for Port Arthur
At Liaoyang Russian headquarters report General Kuroki with about 100000 men, General Nodzu 70000, and General Oku 40000, plus two divisions totaling 30000 moving on the Idao River. Japanese siege guns are being moved, Oyama nearby, awaiting Port Arthur outcome before advancing on Kuropatkin's forces.
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Kuroki
Nodzu
Oku
Idao
Niuchwang
Tashicao
Oyama
Port Arthur
Manchuria
Nu. Kuropatkin
Ural Searched British Coal Carrier and Other Naval News
Reports from London state the Russian auxiliary cruiser Ural stopped and examined the British collier Pencaleneck on August 21 sixty miles east of Cape St Vincent. The Pencaleneck ran from Cardiff to Malta with coal for the navy. In addition the Anchor Line steamer Asia, sailing from Liverpool to Calcutta, was detained two hours at Port Said for papers and cargo scrutiny by the Ural. A separate note from Eidora, Iowa, says M. S. Boody, a stockman, shot himself in the presence of his wife with no stated motive.
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England
Ural
Cardiff
Malta
Asia
Liverpool
Calecutta
Port Said
Cape St .Vincent
Portugal
Eidora
Iowa
Boody
Harper
Bailey on Roosevelt as a Leader Sparks Brooklyn Speech
Senator Joseph W Bailey of Texas addressed the Kings County Democratic Club in Brooklyn, condemning the President’s labor policy and defending protectionist tariffs. He argued Democrats cannot abolish protective duties and asserted direct taxation is unconstitutional, urging continued tariff use to fund government and protect American industry.
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Democratic Club
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Kings County Democratic Club
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Davis
Edward M. Shepard
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Roosevelt
Batley
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Arkansage
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Explosions at Hawthorne Track Injure Three, Looting Suspected
At Hawthorne race track in Chicago three people were injured when dynamite caps exploded in the betting ring. It is believed thieves planted the caps to incite panic and steal bookmakers’ cash boxes. A would be robber was knocked down by a clerk. no suspects identified.
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Hawthorne
Frank Williams
Mitchell Bruno
A. M. McGill
Pania
Williams
McGill
Bruno
Hold-up men sought in New Jersey robbery case
Four Italians arrested at Little Falls on suspicion of taking 3000 from Dana White, paymaster for O Rourke Construction, at Cedar Grove. They were released after a witness failed to identify them. Police hunted two highwaymen seen near Paterson, traced from Great Notch, found automobile goggles and cartridges in the woods, and noted a campfire ember and leather scrap near the satchel's cut edge.
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Paterson
Great Notch
Meeting of Granite Cutters Union Behind Closed Doors
A special meeting of the local granite cutters union was held behind closed doors at 124 Pennsylvania avenue northwest last night. Adjournment came after one hour and members refused to discuss proceedings. Several Washington granite cutters reportedly secured work at Annapolis Naval Academy and have left the city. Labor circles said the union had trouble with contractors on a Connecticut Avenue apartment house, but verification was not official. Secretary Reagan of the Allied Building Trades council said the granite cutters union does not plan to join opposing st rikes.
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Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest
Washington
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Connecticut Avenue
Reagan
Council of Allied Building Trades
Granite Cutters’ Union
Stru alHanes
Cutler Wins Nomination for Utah Governor on Second Ballot
Salt Lake City August convention scenes highlight a three-candidate race for Utah governor. John C. Cutler of Salt Lake defeats H. W. M. Wells on the second ballot 288 to 221 amid charges of church influence. J. Hammond yields after first ballot as others receive altered support. Campaigns split along Mormon church lines with Senator Smoot backing Cutler and Senator Kearns aiding Wells.
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Utah
John C. Cutler
H. W. M. Wells
J. H. Hammond
Hammond
Cutler
Wells
Tingey
The
Supreme Court
Strup
James Christianson
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Kearns
Drake
West Virginia Contest Mediation Sought in GOP Nomination
Representative Joseph H. Gaines of West Virginia asked the Republican Congressional Committee to settle the Third District nomination dispute with William Edwards. Gaines pledged to abide by the committee’s decision after presenting his claim to Chairman Babcock. Babcock will seek Edwards’s agreement to submit to the committee for a final ruling.
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National Committee
Gaines
Edwards
New York
Joseph H. Gaines
West Virginia
Babcock
William BH Hdwards
Campaign
TEE Coh Committee
Pope Declares US Has True Liberty and Justice for All
Rome August 22 Pope Pius IX meets Cardinal Satolli after his US visit and praises American Catholic loyalty. Satolli cites church-state relations as nonofficial in America and the Pope replies that the United States enjoys true liberty and justice for all. Weather notes: storms across the peninsula cool the temperature with rain. Rome records a drop from 94 to 8 in the shade and snow falls in the Alps and Lombardy plains.
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Satolli
Vatican
United States
Papal
Pope Pius
America
Satelli
Cardinal Satolm
Alps
Lombardy
Pavle
Milan
Arno
Mediation talks stalled as packers press delay
Chicago Aug 20 President Donnelly of the striking butchers says he will not meet the mayor and council committee before tomorrow. Edward Tilden of Libby McNeil Libby Packing arrives and says no action will be taken until after packers confer. Also reports fines for scalping tickets in St Louis and a New York speech defending a larger navy by Representative Sands.
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Chicago
Donnelly
Triking Butchers
Edward Tilden
Libby, McNeil & Libby Packing Company
Tilden
Packers
English Ships to Stop Russian Raids
Senator Halley Reviews the Issues. Tornado Kills Four of Picnic Party. Campaign in West Virginia. Political Gossip. Newfoundland Seeks Market Hero. Talks with Washington's Visitors. Army maneuvers details. Racing results and entries. Rockville Fair Awards. Warrenton Horse Show. Sea Gives Up Spanish Treasure. Precautions Against Typhoid.
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Wageaman
Hill
West Virginia
Newfoundland
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Warrenton
Fastest national rifle match opens at Fort Riley
Fort Riley Kansas August 2 early day of a two day national individual rifle match brings nearly 300 entrants. top slow fire scores at 200 300 500 and 600 yards include Casey Alderman Pile and Hazlehurst with Marine and Guard affiliations. rapid fire delayed by showers. skirmish fire to conclude. NY District of Columbia and Marine teams noted for top finishes. Cash prizes trophies awarded to national team. NY squad wins first prize and 500 dollars amid moving ceremony.
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Kans
United States
National Guard
K V. Casey
New York National Guard
R. L. Pile
District of Columbia
Ralph Alderman
B.C. Hazlehurst
Georgia National Guard
L. Burkhardt
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Sergt Maybee
Marine Corps
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Ninth
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Short
Privats Johnson
Rhode Island National Guard
W. H. White
United States Navy
Cookson
District of Columbia National Guard
Martynewski
Young
District of Columbia National
Charles A. van Amburg
Massachusetts
Sergt Dardingkiller
New York
Natio
A. C. Macom
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Connecticut
Filipino Bandits Active From Leyte Ambush Deaths Reported
Manila reports native constabulary ambushed on Leyte by a superior bandit force. Captain H. Barrett was killed. Misamis province in Mindanao sees looting, kidnapping of Pablo Mercado and family, accused of friendliness to Americans. Three Chinese stores burned. four natives killed, three burned alive. Col Harbord pursuing bandits. Lieut Thornton died by drowning near Dagupan Juazon.
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Leyte
H. Barrett
Constabulary
Misamis
Mindanao
Pablo Mercado
Mercado
Col. Harbord
Lieut. Thornton
Dagupin
Juuzon
ACQUITTED OF MURDER IN KINGSTREE
Coroner's jury finds Harry Hardy not guilty of murdering his deaf mute brother after a fatal blow aimed to stop him from signaling an approaching train. The verdict states the blow was to save his life and Hardy is released. Other items note a divorce in Chicago and Kentucky murder trial preparations.
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D. C
Harry Hardy
Atlantic Coats
Harry
Tornado Hits Picnic Crowd in Jamestown Area
A tornado at Parkhurst's Grove near Jamestown N Y on August 25 killed four and injured many as five thousand people gathered for Stockton town picnic. Trees fell and buildings were unroofed. horses were stampeded and fields suffered extensive damage.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Chautauqua County
Parkhirst’s Grove
Stockton
Austineb. Pierch
Fredonia
Marcott
Shamie
Orin Dalrymple
Shumla
Arthur Billa
Portland
Chautauqua
Gensa
Starvation threat looms as Tonopah rail lines wash away
Cloudbursts and washouts in Tonopah and along the Tonopah and Carson and Colorado lines trigger near famine conditions in Tonopah and Goldfields. Over 5,000 people rely on temporary food relief as supplies run dry. Rail traffic halted. Walker Lake area flooded with tracks under water. extensive desert chasms disrupt travel for at least a week.
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Nev
Tonopah
Carson
Colorado
Goldfields
Croon Springs
Silver Peak
Candelaria
Walker Lake
Hawthoren
Deaths At World's Fair and In Philadelphia
Death notices report Rev Henry Baas of London 73 dies suddenly at the Inside Inn near the World’s Fair grounds after a walk with his daughter. Arrangements are made to send the body to England. Also, William Weightman 91 of Powers Weightman dies at home in Philadelphia, noted as the city’s wealthiest man and a major real estate owner.
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St Louis
Henry Baag
London
England
Baas
Philadelphia
William Weightman
Powers & Weightman
Weightman
United States
Senator Hoar Remains Stable At Worcester Bedside
Worcester August 25 A morning bulletin from Senator George F Hoars bedside says he had a comfortable night and took nourishment, with prospects for a comfortable day There is no marked improvement in his condition though he has taken considerable nourishment and another bulletin notes he has passed a comfortable day.
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Worcester
Mass
George F. Hoar
Hoar
Boy Brutally Murdered Near Washington Camp
Columbia police report a fourteen year old white boy found dead near the old Taylor place south of the city. He had a crushed head and a split back, with two men living at a river camp nearby. They left to set traps earlier. a robbery is suspected and a valuable gun from the camp is missing.
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D. C
Fate Shealy
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