Japanese Drive Russians from Fenshuiling Defile in Battle Off Tsu
Detailed London Times report on the July clash off the Island of Tsu describes Japanese three column attack under Kamada Asada and Maru. Russians fortified heights with forts and wire obstacles but were outflanked and outmaneuvered, suffering 120 dead and 88 prisoners. Japanese casualties 186. The engagement ended with Russian retreat and failed recapture attempt.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Kaminvitsé
Vladivostok
Tsu
Sea of Japan
London Times
Washington Post
Fernshuilling
Kamada
Asada
Mariu
Maglu
Santwoku
Lsiahata
Hanking Yaparch
Phun
G6th
Maru
Chaich-kwanding
Hsiahuca
Fenshuiling
Yanogpankwu
Kumada
Dell's
Kama
Muching
Mediation Talks Foreign in July and Kiel Meeting
Paris reports say French officials dismiss the Kiel meeting between Emperor William and King Edward as merely a social exchange unlikely to influence the Russo Japanese war. Washington inquiries on mediation reveal Russia seeks a decisive victory before mediating while Japan favors restraint. B&O rail advertises return trips St Louis to Washington with multiple daily departures July 2 to 5.
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America
Paris
William
Edward
Kiel
Wasington
Russia
Diplomatic Efforts Falter Amid Looming Battle
Foreign Minister Delcasse and Ambassador Porter have reviewed the crisis and believe mediation unlikely. They think the mounting tension may soon yield a decisive battle rather than settlement.
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Delcasse
Porter
Port Arthur dispatch details heavy fighting with Japanese forces
From St Petersburg dated July 1 General Zilinsky reports June 4 Japanese activity at outposts near Port Arthur. Chinese style fortifications at Sia-ping-tao and Beikhohoon repulsed attacks while our riflemen held heights 151 and 126. Our losses at least seven officers and about 200 soldiers with fifty Japanese killed. Japanese torpedo boats bombarded coast and forts at Port Arthur. Large enemy columns march from Dulay toward Suan-tsan hon and Khouiit Mountain. Torpedo boats aided by our guns near Loun-van-tian. Port Arthur forts fire on enemy boats.
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Ta- Men-wan Bay
Port Arthur
Slao-ping-tao Bay
Uit Selo
Loun-van-tan
Kwin-shan
Guin-san-shan
Dulay
Suan-tsanhon
Khouiit
Loun-van-tian
Lounvan-tian
Port Arthur Squadron Action Report June 28 Naval dispatch details
St. Petersburg July 1 Emperor Nicholas received a dispatch from Viceroy Alexeiff dated June 30 reporting the Port Arthur squadron led by Rear Admiral Withoft engaged Japanese torpedo boats and scouts. Eight torpedo boats guarded the roadstead, two officers and two sailors wounded. The fleet then moved toward open sea with nine dredgers and the Novik, sighting a Japanese force of battleships cruisers and torpedo boats. Despite being outgunned, Withoft chose to return to Port Arthur to reduce risk and act as circumstances allow.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Alexieff
Tordhasing
Port Arthur
Withoft
Buisseien
Smirnoff
Feint and Retreat Mark Move at Dalin and Haicheng Passes
In a June 30 dispatch from Haicheng and Liao-yang the Russians under General Kuropatkin moved toward Dajin Pass with reinforcements. The Japanese evacuated Dalin Pass without heavy resistance after a June 27 battle, then retreated to a hill right of the pass. The exchange appears to be a feint to mislead Russian forces.
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Liao-yang
Kuropatkin
Dajin Pass
Hai-cheng
Dalin Pass
Hai- Cheng
Dalin
Kuropatkin Retreat Reported With Russian Lines Threatened
A Mukden telegram says Kuropatkin will not defend Ta-tche-kiao or Hai-cheng, retreat begun June 28, Russians aim to pull back toward Liaoyang while Japanese control passes may cut Russian lines. Combes wins majority in French Chamber amid bribery scandal debate. Special Baltimore train service to Washington canceled with new early departures for Frederick and Hagerstown offering country outing option.
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Ta-tche-kiaa
Niuchwang
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Ta-tche-kiao
Hai-cheng
Ta-tche-kiae
Liaoyang
Political Duels Form at Democratic Convention
In St Louis two lines emerge in preconvention skirmishing. Parker backers push early nomination on first or second ballot while Cleveland and Gorman factions seek multiple ballots to name their candidate. Hearst forces struggle to control followers as Parker supporters expect an early win and aim to prevent a Cleveland stampede.
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St. Louis
Parker
Cleveland
Gorman
Allance
Cleveland Guard
New York
Washington
Chicago
Judge Parker
Mr. Cleveland
Dark Horse
Cleveland Movement Heads Ryan to Arrive Tomorrow
The article notes Jorman allies push Cleveland support with Thomas F. Ryan set to arrive from Virginia. Ryan linked with Atlantic Coast Line and Tammany Hall figure Charles F Murphy. Gorman resists alliances that block Parker only if it ensures his own nomination amid Delaware Maryland Virginia and District of Columbia delegates. Bryan is said not to bolt though will dissent on the platform and perhaps the candidate, with leaders limiting his latitude after a minority report.
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Jorman
Cleveland
Ryan
Cleveland Movement
Thomas F. Ryan
Virginia
Atlantic Coast Line
Charles Fl’ Murphy
Tammany Hall
Gorman
Parker
Maryland
West Virginia
District of Columbia
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Panty
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
New York
Mary-iami
New Wegland
Bryan
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Parker and Francis as potential VP candidates
The Washington Post special notes Eastern Democrats favor a VP from Illinois Indiana or Wisconsin or a closely allied state to gain votes. Parker and Francis emerge as likely rivals to Roosevelt and Fairbanks with Wisconsin hinting at breaking from its instructions.
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Washington Post
J. Louis
Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
David R. Francis
St.Louis
Parker
Francis
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Congressman Williams
Iness
Judge Parker
Dave” Rose
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Wall
Hose Ig
Gorman Expected to Attend Democratic Convention
Circulated yesterday that Senator Gorman decided not to attend the Democratic National Convention in St Louis. Unverified at his Washington residence, he left for Maryland and may reach St Louis by Monday if he goes. Health concerns noted as a reason against the long trip. John B. McLean of Ohio will not attend.
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Gorman
St. Louis
Washington
Maryland
Aryland
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
John BR. McLean
Ohio
Mississippi Bound: Parker Deadlock Amid St Louis Talks
Washington dispatch notes Senator McLaurin predicts no Cleveland nomination by the Democrats and Mississippi may depart for St Louis with Parker nominated. Delegates are instructed to back Parker but a two thirds vote could dissolve the instructions in a protracted deadlock. The Mississippi delegation plans to travel Monday afternoon as alternates indicate attendance.
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Parker
Washington
Jackson
Miss
United States
McLaurin
St. Louis
Grover Cleveland
South
Cleveland
Mississippi
Hill Faction Drives Parker Bid For Parker Nomination On Second Ballot
In Utica New York on July 1 former Senator David B Hill and allies plan to control a temporary party organization to back Judge A B Parker for president. They expect Parker to be nominated on the first or second ballot at St Louis with proxies and seating power to shape credentials. Mrs Hall daughter of Judge Parker travels with the group aiming to see Parker nominated.
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Utlea
N. Y. Tuly
David B. Hil
William F. Sheehan
Jacob
Sheehan
Judge Parker
Nevada
Judge
Tammany
Parker
Canter
Florida Ready to Switch to Cleveland at Convention
Florida delegates traveling to St Louis signal strong Cleveland sentiment and readiness to unite behind Grover Cleveland if his name is placed in nomination. Hearst delegates mostly undecided or aligned with Parker, but indicate willingness to back Cleveland. Florida’s ten delegates split between uninstructed for Parker and Hearst instructed, with potential full support for Cleveland if favored.
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Cleveland
Chattanooga
Tenn
Florida
St. Louis
Jennings
W. J. Bryan
Hearst
Gav. Jennings
McCrellan
Louisville
Parker
Grover Cleveland
W. J. Fillman
St. Touis
Mr.Hillman
Princeton
Bitter attack on Bryan from Omaha editor
Special to The Washington Post in Omaha reports Dr. George L. Miller, longtime Omaha Herald editor and Western Democrat leader, hurling a harsh critique at William Jennings Bryan. Miller labels Bryan a get rich quick statesman with a listed income around 100000 to 200000 yearly and accuses him of plotting to hijack the Kansas City platform to undermine the Democratic party.
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Dr. Miller
Washington Post
Omaha
Nebr
Omaha Bee
George L. Miller
Omaha Herald
West
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Jie
Bryet
Miller
Bryan
St. Paporalae
Kansas City
Democratic Party
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Grand Old Party of
Constitutional Rights and Liberty
Mr. Bryan
New Boom Launched For Col Guffey Presidential Nomination
Pittsburg dispatch reports City Comptroller J B Larkin endorses Col James M Guffey for the Presidency detailing his leadership and business credentials. National figures and Pennsylvania delegates head to St Louis for the Democratic National Convention with caucus plans to shape nominations and committee posts.
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Pittsburg
James M. Guffey
St. Louis
J. B. Larkin
Larkin
Gil
United States
Guffey
J. HK. P. Hail
Col. Guffey
Hall
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Parker
St.outs
Entre
George Fred Williams Seeks Hearst Fight in Convention
George Fred Williams, New England Hearst leader, heads to St Louis to push a major Hearst campaign. He plans to challenge Massachusetts delegates who back Obregon under the unit rule, aiming to delay a ballot until his position prevails.
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Hearst
Washington Post
Boston
Mags
George Fred Williams
New England
St.Louis
Massachusetts
Obegog
Forced to Fight at Sea and Yale Wins Varsity Race
Page summaries note a sea battle encounter and Yale claiming victory in a varsity race. Also listed are new cabinet oath takers, Weedon found not guilty, Shaffer's death penalty, and broader political and social items. Includes Virginia Maryland news and census notes on Negroes. Racing results and entries appear among sports content.
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Cleveland
St. Louis
Yale
Weedon
Shaffer
Minnesota
Virginia
Maryland
King
Anderson
Moyer and Haywood Charged With Murder in Riot
Cripple Creek Colorado July 1 coroner jury linked death of Roscoe McGee and John Davis to riot in Victor on June ? President Charles H Moyer and W D Haywood along with about thirty men face murder and riot counts Judge Lewis Cunningham set bonds at 10000 each for Moyer and Haywood others to be fixed at a later session J B Chandler former Idaho Springs Miners Union official acquitted on arson and malicious mischief in Gun and Moon Mine dynamiting case five others await trial on same charge
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Cripple Creek
Colo
Roscoe McGee
John Davis
Victor
Charles H. Moyer
W. D. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Ing
Lewis Cunningham
Moyer
Moyer and Haywood
Central City
Cole
J. BE. Chandler
Idaho Springs Miners Union
Gun and Moon
Haiti Apology Ends Stoning Incident With France
Paris reports Haiti has fully apologized for the stoning of French and German ministers. President Nord ordered punishment of those responsible, issued a public apology, and pledged future unity. A French cruiser arrived as diplomats received apologies, and the incident was declared closed.
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Paris
France
Foreign Office
Port Au Prince
Nord
Delcasse
Council of Ministers
Haldlj
Ger
Wendy
Powell
State Department
Yesterda
Big Diamond Robbery at Mount Clemens Park Hotel
Mr and Mrs Charles F Furst of New York City and their daughter staying at the Park Hotel were robbed of about 5000 dollars worth of diamonds yesterday afternoon. The trunk with the jewels in Mrs Yurst room was unlocked after the theft and a key was clearly used. The loss includes a 1500 dollar brooch along with rings pins and pendants. The theft was found when Mrs Furst went to dress for dinner.
Society Leaders Die After Lake Minnetonka Explosion
In St Paul Minnesota on July 1 George L Upton a society leader and chairman and his wife were killed when a gasoline tank on a pleasure launch exploded at Lake Minnetonka. Five others were burned including Llewellyn Christian father of Mrs Coten. Christian a flour milling figure, hosted the party when the blast occurred.
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St. Paul, Minn
Lake Minnetonka
George L. Upton
Llewellyn Christian
Coten
Christian
Heath Leaves Utah After Three Years as Tribune Publisher
Perry 5 Heath formerly secretary of the Republican National Committee has severed ties with the Salt Lake Tribune where he served as publisher for three years and has returned to the East. United States District Attorney Joseph Lippmann succeeds him as Tribune manager.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Perry
Heath
Republican National Committee
Salt Lake Tribune
United States
Joseph Lippmann
Tribune
Roosevelt letter to reform Presbyterians council read
A July 1 Liverpool report notes President Roosevelt sending greetings to the International Alliance of Reformed Presbyterians. He voiced hope for a unified reform movement across nations to advance common work. The council approved a resolution of thanks proposed by Rev James Oswald Hykes.
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Liverpool
Roosevelt
General Council of the International Allince of Reformed Presbyterians
James Oswald Hykes
Yale Wins Varsity Eight at New London Race
Yale defeats Harvard in the annual varsity eight oared race on the Thames Course, securing a fourth straight title amid a season of Yale athletic excellence. Harvard's four oared crew loses after Yale leads early, with mixed sensations from spectators. Yale’s captain-elect is named as Richard Whittier, while Harvard selects C. D. Filley as next year’s captain.
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New London
Conn
Yale
Harvard
Massachusetts
Thames
Harvant
Uiet
uMeials
Richard Whittier
Staten Island
Colson
C. D. Filley
Paris
France
Stuyvesant Fish
Eli's
Yule
Hnish
Yale Four-Car
Elfs
Idlar
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