Forts Change Hands in Fierce Port Arthur Fighting
Reports from Chefoo say heavy fighting at Port Arthur from August 27 intensified as Chinese soldiers ferried the dead and Japanese troops used Chinese labor for trenching and earthworks. Fort No 3 reportedly changed hands four times while Japanese targets were repelled by strong Russian fire, with reinforcements noted via Dalny and a general, indecisive assault continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chefoo
Chin Hau
Niuchwang
Port Arthur
Palichuang
Chigse
Rihlungshan
Hianda
Liaoti
Dalny
Stoessel
Notice on Free Insertion for Public Death and Marriage Notices
The Washington Post will publish marriage and death notices upon application at no extra charge. Telegraph insertion is offered in multiple newspapers including New York Times, Baltimore Herald, Boston Globe, Buffalo Courier, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Record-Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburgh Press, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Syracuse Post Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
NEW York Times
Baltimore Herald
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record-Herald
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Pittsburg
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Syracuse Post-Standard
ST Paul Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
MARRIAGE AND DEATH NOTICE BIBLE STYLE LISTINGS
A cluttered set of notices lists multiple couples married and individuals born or died. It records weddings in Lynchburg Philadelphia Raleigh and Baltimore, a birth in 1904, obituaries for diverse names, and funeral details—dates times and venues—across several cities.
Health Office Record Deaths from Providence Hospital List
A historical health office death register lists dozens of individuals with ages ranging from months to 75 years, tied to addresses and several hospitals including Providence and Emergency hospitals. Notable names include Samuel BR Bavngs aged 62, Augustine Brochs aged 109 months, and Oriana Johaneon aged 44 years. The entries resemble a public notice of recent deaths with ages, addresses, and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mawsne Slevande
Freemen
Cornalus Atlen
Wyte
Nicola Badissa
Provinenre
Augustine Brochs
Hestar Court
Samuel BR Bavngs
James Feobrewa
TUL
TPR
Ay Sears Marr Lonen
Lidl
Rane Clark
St Ua
Sarah Davis
Bladeus
Davis
Merle Lille
Wranths
Ernaet Ro Linn
McLean Ave Sa
Daniel McCallum
C St
Jemea McGuire
Vaward
Merdlam
St Aw
Richard Minor
Wm H Minnck
Mod
Frank Richardson
German Vessel Owner Denies Paying for Seized Ships
Berlin reports a deputation from London Chamber of Commerce demanded satisfaction from Premier Balfour over seized German vessels. Herr Diedrichsen of Kiel says no payment was made for the Thea, sunk by the Vladivostok squadron in July, and no satisfaction has been given. London notes Russia pledges no discrimination against British, German, or other ships as it pursues contraband, and a joint commission will review conditional versus absolute contraband with possible Russian concessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London Chamber of Commerce
Balfour
Aussta
Herr Diedrichsen
Kiel
Thea
Preas
London
Great Britain
Russia
Foreign Office
de Martens
University of St. Petersburg
Associated Press
United States
Russians ready cruiser fleet in Black Sea area
Special London Times cablegram reports Russia steadily preparing the Black Sea coller fleet. The transport Siya toff was converted at Odessa into a cruiser, matching the Smolensk and Petersburg, with the operation done secretly and quickly for use beyond coal transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Washington Post
Kertch
Coller
Black Sea
Siyatoff
Odessa
Smolensk
Petersburg
Orel Reported Disabled and Then Denied
St Petersburg reports conflicting on the Russian battleship Orel after engine tests suggested valve and cylinder damage but admiralty denies any harm and says trials have been satisfactory. Rumors of a 12 inch gun burst aboard Souveroff and a Reval halt were likewise denied by the admiralty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Souveroff
Reval
Don Ordered From Vigo After Water Refill
Vigo authorities warn the Russian auxiliary cruiser Don, once the German Fuerst Bismarck, to leave within 24 hours after refueling. The commander requests five days to repair engines, with the issue sent to Madrid for instructions. A separate Shanghai report notes the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Grosovoi being disarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigo
Spain
Madrid
Sebastian
Don
Fuerst Bismarck
Arabia Reaches Shanghai In War News From Vladivostok
The Arabia afloat from Nehei reports few signs of war in Vladivostok with trains daily and Viceroy Alexieff present. Prize actions include the German steamer Abla condemned for flour and car bodies, the Calchas seized for cargo, and the British Allanton remaining as a prize vessel. The Gromoboi and Rosalia arrived badly damaged after clashing with Japan’s fleet, while repair on Gatayr nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehei
Abla
Vladivostok
Tacoma
Tokyo Bay
Pacific
Japan
Arabia
Shanghai
Thea
Alexieff
Gromoboi
Rosalia
Kamamura
Russian Ships Search Prompted by Smolensk Incident
A Russian government seeks to bar further Smolensk style incidents by asking France and Portugal to deliver urgent orders to the volunteer fleet cruisers if they enter Africa. British ships reportedly overhauled at least one vessel as Cape of Good Hope forces pursue the Smolensk and St Petersburg in South African waters. The British admiralty cites no confirmation but details speed to contact the Russian vessels via Crescent Forte Pearl Barrosa Partridge and nearby squadrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Portugal
St. Petersburg
Great Britain
Cape Colony
London
Smolensk
Admiralty
South African
Cape of Good Hope
Seychelles Islands
St. George
Miiilcant
St. Vincent
Cape Verde
Russian officers killed report from Liaoyang telegram
An official dispatch from Liaoyang reports continued Japanese advance and confirms the deaths of Gen Rouckovsky and Col von Raabe in rear guard actions. Rouckovsky long served with the Caucasus governor general’s staff as engineer chief and hailed from a prominent Novgorod family. Col von Raabe was a wealthy, socially prominent figure in St. Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Liaoyang
Rouckovsky
von Raabe
Caucasus
Novgorod
von Raaben
French Attache De Courville Missing Near Port Arthur
Anxiety grows over Lieut. de Courerville French naval attaché missing since he sailed from Port Arthur in a turn. no word since. Ambassador McCormick requests Lt. McCully at Taizhong relay any information. de Courville was due at a Chinese port about a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Lieut
de Courerville
Port Arthur
McCalis
United States
McCormick
McCully
Tiae-yang T
de Couverville
HILL'S RETIREMENT DEBATE SHIFTS TO JANUARY
New York says David B. Hill plans to retire from politics after January 1 while friends expect him to stay active during the campaign. Gov. Odell commented he is glad Hill will remain involved until January. Beaver County Democrats nominate Mellen Robb Leaf for Congress and Assembly seats, endorsing St. Louis convention actions. In Nashville, H L Maxwell is chosen to run against Democrat John W Gaines in the Sixth District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odell
New York
David B. Hmi
Beaver
Beaver County
W. J. Mellen
Monaca
Congress
M. W. Robb
Beaver Falls
James P. Leaf
Rochester
Assembly
St. Louis
Nashville
Tenn
Congressional Committee
H. L. Maxwell
John Wesley Gaines
Death by own action in jail shocks Italian theft case
Rocechigelant, the photographer arrested for the 1902 Cathedral of Ascoli cope theft, died by hanging in his jail cell after refusing nourishment. The priceless thirteenth century cope, later owned by J. Pierpont Morgan and loaned to the South Kensington Museum, vanished during repairs and resurfaced only in an investigation context. Authorities found $3,000 in his house amid a wider inquiry involving clergy and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascoli
Italy
Rocechigelant
Ascotl
J. Pierpont Morgan
New York
London
Morgan
South Kensington
Seum
France
Astali
Nicholas TV
Bantarelli
Lucidi
Dangelo
Ortolani
Ancarano
Cope
Rocchiggiani
Russia Likely to Decline Unrestricted Passport Talks
St. Petersburg Aug 12 The government has not yet rejected the U S proposal to reopen negotiations on unrestricted American passports but is practically certain to decline. Russia argues the issue lies in domestic policy and would require changing empire laws affecting Jews. Only imperial intervention could revive any chance of agreement or negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Hussia
United States
Paraguay Insurrectionists Prepare for Land Action
Buenos Aires reports Paraguay insurrectionists are mobilizing foot and mounted forces for an upcoming land incident. Government troops in Asuncion desertions rise and rations drop to three biscuits daily. The country remains largely controlled by insurgents while Argentina pledges strict neutrality per ministers Vie ra and Betbeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Senor Viera
Joze A. Terry
Gy Betbeder
Argentina
Finland Grateful At Diet Convening In Aug Day
Helsingfors Aug 4 The definite announcement of the convening of the Gilet December creates an excellent impression in Finland where it had been feared Russia would refuse to summon it. The Finnish Diet will meet this year and may convene again in three years foreshadowing regular sessions. This may signal a shift away from Finlandization policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helsingfors
Kiniana
Finland
Grand Duchy
Plehve
Commi
Prof Jenks Leaves China After Educational Mission
Special London Times cablegram reports Prof. Jenks of Cornell University, the U S commissioner to discuss China currency reform, left Peking for America after a year there. His mission was educational, not political, and he impressed Chinese officials with the case for adopting a gold standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Times
Washington Post
Peking
Jenks
Cornell University
United States
China
America
American School Burned at Erzeroum Turkey
The American School for Boys at Erzeroum was burned in what is believed to be an accident. This follows the earlier destruction of a girls’ school there on January 10. The fire’s origin is not given and the institution, run by the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, housed about 100 students destined for Euphrates College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erseroum
Turkey
Constantinople
Erzeroum
Ergzeroum
Boston
American Board of C Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Barton
Euphrates College
Not Sentenced in Plehve Murder Case
St Petersburg reports that Sasoneff, Plehve assassin, was not yet sentenced. Trial mode remains undecided between court martial or civil court. The siege state empowers the interior minister. Balmasheff, slain minister Sipiaguine’s killer, was court-martialed. Emperor expected to appoint a new interior minister after Don campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Piehve
St. Petersburg
Sasoheff
Piehve
Interior
Balmasheff
M. Sipiaguine
M. Plehve
Don
German Military Bridge Over Elbe Erected and Torn Down
Berlin Aug 29 three regiments of military railroad builders erected a strong wide bridge over the Elbe near Wittenberg capable of carrying heavy artillery and army transport It was torn down today The experimental bridge cost 500000 and was designed in sections that can be rapidly assembled If sections are destroyed others can be substituted General von Ilmen war minister approved the structure calling it admirable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Elbe
Wittenberg
Ven Linem
Senator Hoar Cheerful on Birthday in Worcester
Worcester Mass August 29 Senator George F Hoar remains unchanged cheerful and nourished at his eighty eighth birthday bulletin issued at one o clock tonight states he had a comfortable day taking nourishment and sleeping or talking with family He has received flowers and messages from many friends which have given him much comfort though there is no gain in strength
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
George F. Hoar
Hoar
Slavonia
St. Louis
Admiralty
Gibraltar
Hungary
St. Stefano
Robert Dan Douglas
Joseph Bedik
Vladimir Bedlik
J. A. A. Mutsaers
M. Deras
A. van Sandijk
St. Louis Exposition
Rotterdam
San Francisco
Kitasato and
Hogumi
Japan
Congress of Sciences
St. T Louis
Migs Carl
China
Duke of Marlborough Not Considered for Canada Governor General
London Aug 29 The Duke of Marlborough denied having information on being named governor general of Canada. AP learned from well informed quarters that his name was mentioned initially but he was never seriously a candidate for the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke
Canada
London
Associated Press
Toronto
Duke of Marlborough
Government Helps Strikers in France Mail Subsidy Cut
Paris August 2 special ministerial meeting approves letter to steamship lines that halting mail transport will cut government subsidies. Strikes spread as dock and marine workers press for broader action across France. Albert Vickers wounded in Sutherlandshire shooting incident. non fatal. Nizhni Novgorod iron workers resume after August 2 strike with no disturbances. Riga reports assistant police chief Molahin and two officers severely wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Council of Ministers
Marceilles
Minister of Commerce
France
Riga
European
Russia
Molahin
Yestor
International dental congress opens in Music Hall
Louis, Mo Aug 29 The international dental congress convened in Music Hall with delegates from around the world. Officers proposed by the committee are Dr H J Burkhart president Dr A Wharland secretary and Dr Mark Finlay treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
International Dental Congress
Music Hall
Organization Committee
H. J. Burkhart
Batavia, N. Y
A. Wharland
New York City
Mark Finlay
Washington, D. C
Thomas W. Hines
New York
Exposition
St. Louis
Deaths and ship arrivals across the Atlantic and beyond
Notices report the sudden death of George W. Cummings in Banff on a northward journey from Los Angeles, with burial planned in Woodlawn Cemetery New York. Also noted are N M Whitney of Honolulu and several military and public figures passing away, plus ship arrivals including Kron Prinz Wilhelm and listed sailings bound for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George W. Cummings
American Prere Association
Banff
Northwest Territory
Lon
Los Angeles
Cal
Mr. Cummings
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana State University
American Press Association
Cummmers
Woodlawn Cemetery
Binang Fire Destroys City in Laguna Province
Manila dispatch reports Binang in Laguna Province on Luzon Island destroyed by fire. One hundred people perished and five thousand were left homeless. Estimated loss stands at $200,000 as government provides shelter and food. Census of 1896 recorded Binangs population at 7,338. Millbury brief notes Taft visit. Taft expresses confidence in Roosevelt. He is set to speak in Portland, Maine tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Binang
Laguna Province
Luzon
Binangs
Millbury
Mass
William H. Taft
Alphonso Taft
Taft
Rooser
Republican Party
Portland
Swamp Root Earns Reader Praise in 1904 Letter
A Melrose reader recounts kidney trouble since army service. After trying Swamp-Root, health improved rapidly and a doctor confirmed urine was normal. The letter touts Swamp-Root as purely vegetable, offers free sample and book, and notes available 50 cent and dollar bottles at drugstores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage St
Melrose
Mace
Tc. Richardso
Dr. Kilmer
Conservative Chosen to Replace Indicted Union Leader
New York Aug 2 Philip Weinseimer president of the Building Trades Alliance resigns after two extortion indictments. William P. Nason elected his successor, longtime ally seen as conservative. Employers’ association meetings with committees to resolve the building lockout fail due to insistence on alliance recognition. Weinseimer states his resignation aids the movement and future vindication, while the lockout persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip Weinseimer
Building Trades Alliance
Union Organization
William P. Nason
ReHance Labor Club
Nason
Tearce
John MacAlister
Employers’ Association
Weinseimer
Allance
Journeymen Plumbers and Gas Fitters’ Union
Policeman Stabbed After Chase in Washington Square
New York report says Policeman John P Shea was stabbed and badly beaten by a gang of alleged robbers in Washington Square while pursuing a pickpocket near the band concert. He lies in critical condition under care after being caught under the Washington Arch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John P Shea
Winshbington Square
Shea
Washington Arch
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Staeszel
Fock
David Clark Irwin
Goldie C. Martin
Lynchburg Va
John Moster
Catherine E. Cooke
Philadelphia, Pa
Charles F Lyard
Katherine Miles
Fred W. Richardson
Norfolk
Mary .Wiegmann Willam H. Coates
Laura PF. Jackson
Charles Slater
Saran Evans
Charles D Farmer
Raleigh
N. C
Adam. Wrenn
Goldsboro
Joseph BR
Manuel
Katherine Exner
Baltimore, Ma
James M Dennison
Derniwon, Ole
Mary Rank
J. Maurice Trundle
Denver
Colo
Helen ‘. Young
Wiliam Wheatley
Fannie Burkhart
William Dickerson
Amelia Gaynor
George E. Crane
Huren St
Farmer — Wrenn
Ninth Street Christian Church
Auust
Rav
Cremie
Chase Farmer
Aca Vo Wrenn
Goldshoro
Farmer
Wchamberslain
Mary Tee Barnette
Eugene Tyler Chamberlain
Wa m
Cincinnati Street
Loudon Park
Baltimore
Witten J
Estelle
Haner
Healey
Majestie
Bart Healey
Abbeyfeale
County Limerick
Ireland
Ancient
Order of Hibertians
St. Patrick's Church
St Teresa's Church
Spruckbank
Sirret
Abram Sprucebank
Wheeling
Health Office Record
Undertakers
W.R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Joseph Gawler
Ave
R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street
John R. Wricht
Commodious Chapel
J. William Lee
Penagpivanis Ave
George P. Zarhorst
Godertexer
East Capientre
HA Ghive
Colliers
Orel
Grosovei
Askold
Oreg
Kobe
Nagasaki
Gen. Rouckovsky
Col. von Raaben
Hill
KALON
Gell
England
Waa
Prof
Sasoneff
Senator Hoar
Albert Vickers
Vickers' Sons & Maxim
Sutherlandshire
Mnizhninovgorod
Sormovo
Nizhninovgorod
New York—Exposition Grounds
Chicago
Rolla Wells
Harrison
Kronland
Guillaume de Groot
Royal Academy
A. Honzean de le Hac
H. la Fountaine
Emile van der Velde
Chamber of Representatives
E. Verlant
Beaux Arts
Victor Watteyne
Industry
Henry Carton de Wiart
Chamber of Deputies
Frang Novak
Geo. W. Cummings
Honolulu
N. M Whitney
Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Hawaii
The
Advertiser
Planters’ Monthly
Kusskoa
W. R. Rolland
Rolland
Somers
Mexico
White Earth Minn
Shaw Hoss King
Helena
Mont
James 4. Hatheway
House of Representatives
Courtland
Ohio
Augusta
J. Walter Inman
Charlen C. Ruggies
Chair Manufacturers’ Association of the
W_ Va
Lew Smith
Smith
George McConnell
Boyle
Liverpool
Kroonland
Antwerp
Naples
Trieste
Hume
Mionehaha
Bremen
Southampton
Kaiser Wilhtelm
Plymouth
Kron Prinz Wilhelm
Queenstown
Salled
Campahis
Liverpost
Boulogne
Ryndam
Pennsylvania
Hamare
Cherbourg
Satleé
Konig Albert
Philippine City
Hal
Terr
Castoria
Bears
Smith Premier Typewriter Co
Eleventh St. N. W
Building Trades Council
HUB Furniture CO
Seventh and
D Sts. N. W
Uneeda Biscuit
Arra
Marion
Ark
F Williamson
Werner
Willamson
Jo M. Greer
Tas
Memphis
Williamson
Greer
Babek
Washington
J. GC. Ergood Company
Pa. Ave
St. N. W
Messrs. Kloczewski & Co
Clarence Elmo Ergood
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