Eight Hundred Dead in Port Arthur Fighting Report
Reports from Chefoo say Japanese and Russian forces clash east of Port Arthur with heavy casualties on both sides. The Japanese reportedly occupied Ta Ku Shan on July 4 and later recaptured a battery. fighting along the coast continued as ships shell the area and wounded are brought to makeshift hospitals.
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Port Arthur
Fleeta
Chefoo
Hynes
Mit- Fins
Endesvatina
Basi
Musaton Crumer Novil
Heing
Fort Arthur
Chineau
Notices of deaths and marriages across multiple papers
A compiled notice list from The Washington Post announces free insertions of marriage and death notices across several newspapers. It includes obituaries and funeral details for Timothy Daly, Harriet Seton Harris, Darnley Ry Judel Hawkesworthworth, Helen Henderson, Eiza A Hill, Mary Kearney, Kate Norris, Kenneth Pratt, Adaline Pullinger, William Smith, Robert Upperman, Ellen Whelan, and Ziemann, with funeral dates, times, and locations, plus a special Washington Lodge Elks meeting for Hugo Zieman’s funeral.
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SN Street
M. Hawklsworth
Altoona
Darnleyry Judel Tliwkesworth
Laura Fiwkesworth
Maj Cr Fleetwood
St Luke's
Juy
Fourteenth Street
Helen Lbligndurson
Richard Henderson Wuneral
Robert Bryan Griffin
Springfleig
Mia Mis Eiza A Hill
Dharchard P Hill
William Aaron Smith
Sheffield
England
Brookland DC
St Anthony's
Mn Oak FM
Whelan
Massachusetts Avenue
Ellen
Achluing
Wiliam Whelan
Ziemann
Lizzie Welcker
Rock Creak
Chicago
Washington Lodge
WGB P O Elks
Hugo Zieman
Chas Hutermehle
Richard A Obrien
Funeral Directors and Embalmers on Fourteenth Street
An early 20th century funeral notice lists R F Harvey Sons at 1825 Fourteenth Street NW offering first class service at moderate prices with a commodious chapel and North 3279. John R Wright Embalmer and Undertaker operates at 1337 Tenth Street with on premises chapel and North 47. J William Lee Funeral Director Embalmer offers livery, crematorium, and modern facilities with a 1335 address.
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R. F. Harvey’s Sons
Fourteenth Street NW
Medious Chapel
North
John R. Wricht
Tenth Street
Lse
J. William Lee
Port Arthur Battles and Russian Claims in July Skirmishes
The report details night Japanese bombardments near Port Arthur July 2 to 4, with forts intact and tactics described. It notes missing Russian ships, repairs to Sevastopol, and torpedo-boat losses claimed by Russians, alongside casualty figures from July 4 actions and Chinese mechanics continuing salvage work at the dry docks.
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Port Arthur
Sevastopol
Russians rout Japanese outposts in dawn bayonet raids
Lieut. Gen Count Keller's forces struck at Liase-yang and Hol-yan lines on July 8 to 10, catching Japanese sleepers by surprise. Col Garnetsi and Col Letschitsky led two battalions each to seize camps with heavy hand-to-hand combat, suffering losses but confirming Japanese positions and locations after overnight marches. Count Keller personally directed operations, establishing a gateway to Lao-yang.
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Count Keller
Mountaina
Hol-yan
Hol- Yan
Hojyan
Col Garnetai
Tchakumen-@a
Letschitsky
Takahaze
Col Garnetsi
Gount Keller
Lao-Yang
Torpedo Attacks by Togo Near Port Arthur
Reports from Tokyo and Chefoo describe Japanese torpedo boats under Admiral Togo attacking the Russian cruiser Askold near Port Arthur and attempting to pierce the harbor. The outcome for the Askold is unclear, while two petty officers were severely wounded. A later report says Japanese torpedo forces were repulsed at the harbor entrance with no losses.
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Tokyo
Togo
Port Arthur
Askold
Chefoo
Russian Ships Move Through Red Sea From Sebastopol
July 10 report from Suez notes the volunteer steamer Smolensk has sailed south after passing the Bosphorus on July 6. It carried two Red Sea pilots for itself and for the Bt. Petersburg, which also passed the Bosphorus July 6 and was coal laden. The vessels may await the Russian Baltic Squadron in the Red Sea near St Petersburg. It is claimed French ports cannot supply coal to the Baltic Fleet en route to the far East.
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Far East
Lkely
Russian Repulses Leave Japanese in Control of Pass Entrance
Tokyo reports Gen Kuroki stating on Wednesday a detachment of Japanese troops drove off 800 Russian cavalry and seized H Kan-chang with no Japanese casualties. Earlier on July 1 190? 1,900 Russian cavalry attacked near Fen-shui Pass entrance, but were repulsed. Japanese held the pass entrance with four killed and three wounded.
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Tokyo
Kuroki
H Kan-chang
Fen-shui Pass
Roads in bad condition as Russian troops aid horses
July 10 near Hai cheng Russian soldiers assist moving transport wagons through mud with ropes tied to saddles. Telegraph links the advance with base while stations forward messages. Country green after rains Vinlataisk Mountains resemble Crimea. Soldiers seem comfortable. sickness is low. Chinese noted as very annoying. scouts pursue them from mountain tops.
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Hai-cheng
Vinlataisk
Crimea
Plan to invade India detailed by Kuropatkin plan
London July 1 The Daily Express publishes what it says is Gen Kuropatkin s signed invasion plan for British India filed in the Russian war office. It outlines two campaigns ending with capture of Kashmir Kandahar and Kabul and details attempts to win Persian and Afghan cooperation. The document estimates Turkestan and Trans Caucasus corps would be needed for initial operations.
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London
The
Daily Express Today
Kuropatkin
British India
Russian War Office
Russia
Great Britain
Kashmir
Kandahar
Kabul
India
Husslan
Afwnan
FRECH TROUBLE AT TANGIER DEMANDS GUARD WITHDRAWAL
Tangier reports say Anjera tribesmen demand withdrawal of soldiers guarding east Tangier roads arguing interference with women en route to market. They threaten to attack guards if not withdrawn. Sultan hesitates to approve Algerian police introduction amid Fez influence.
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Bernand
Moldisra
Roada
Zander Times
Tha Washingtan Poat
Tanger
Anjera
Tangier
Antero
Wangler
Fez
German Fleet Arrives at Plymouth for Courtesy Visit
Thousands witness the arrival of the powerful German fleet at Plymouth England on July 10 with battleships and seven cruisers. The visit runs through July 13 with naval honors and informal luncheon hosted by the mayor. A Daily Mail expert notes the squadron’s superiority to Britain’s home fleet.
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Plymouth
England
Great Britain
Edward
London
Daily Mail
Channel
Daily Bat
Mitchell visit alarms British mine owners in England
Special correspondence from London reports John Mitchell of the United States miners union arriving in England amid startled British Mine Owners Association leaders who fear a push for international cooperation with the Miners Federation of Great Britain. Mitchell plans tours of English and Scottish mining centers before returning to the United States as owners contemplate possible delegations.
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Washington Post
London
John Mitchell
Miners’ Union of the
United States
England
Miners’ International Congress
Paris
Mr Mitchell
Irelan
British Mine Owners’ Association
Wiew Mitchell
Miners’ Federation of
Great Britain
Mitchell
Scotland
America
Poresticabls
Thanks to Cervera for conduct at Santiago on Merrimac sinking
Americana Express presents Admiral Cervera in Medina Sidonia Spain with an engrossed volume bearing signatures of prominent Americans and subscribers. Mr Bird of Vienna delivered the gift. Cervera thanked Americans and said his actions toward Lieut Hobson and the sailors were guided by superior orders, though he had often refused such honors.
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Lieut. Hobson
Merrimac
Cervera
Panama General Huertas Heads to Europe for Study
Gen Huertas commander in chief of Panama's forces and his staff arrived in Kingston Jamaica aboard the La Plata. He will study European military systems in Britain France and Germany for twelve months. Panama funds the mission with 50 000 dollars.
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Huertas
Panama
Kingston
Jamaica
la Plata
Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
Halt to Honeymoon Hat Reveals Washington Absurdity
William Sanger sheriff of Arnim Warr ton County Texas recounts a tale of his honeymoon with the postmaster wife. He explains the town’s joke that he never visited Washington and would have met the President if he had called. The letter to the Attorney General details the humor, local gossip, and a cautionary tale about sticking to one’s trade and the nimble quirks of Small-Town life.
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Washington
White House
William Sanger
Arnim
Warston County
Tex
Falind
Ubhile
Anger
Bristow
New Orleans
Jayre
Plum
Bill
Sam
The Camel's Head and a Medical Pitch for Digestion
An old advertisement argues that a weak stomach invites disease and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and organ digestion. It invites readers to consult Dr. Pierce in Buffalo and cites a testimonial from Mrs. Chesley of Cleveland Ohio who claims improvements after using the remedy and its Pleasant Pellets.
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Pierce
Tam
Death and property loss from Punxsutawney storm
Punxsutawney Pa July 10 death and extensive damage from a fierce storm. A ten year old girl Nottla Dibelbias drowned while crossing swollen Sawmill Run. searchers found her body after five hours. Bridges carried away and Mahoning Creek overflowed. Farmers face thousands in losses. nearby Marblehead Ohio reports a dynamite store explosion by lightning with no fatalities but widespread damage.
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Punxsutawney
Nottla Dibelbias
Robert Dibelbias
Walston
Sawmill Run
Mahoning Creek
Marblehead
Ohio
Sandusky
Port Clinton
Cleveland
Banish Yellow Fever Surging With Netting Across Border
Dr Walter Wyman of the Marine Hospital Service reports rapid progress against yellow fever along the Texas Mexico border aided by netting fever patients and mosquito destruction. Mexico and Texas authorities coordinate to suppress the outbreak, with Laredo showing dramatic relief and widespread netting to prevent transmission as cases decline.
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Texas
Mexico
Walter Wyman
Marine Hospital Service
North America
Wyman
Dr. Wyman
Diet
Laredo
Tex
sSs
Cities push fever prevention as yellow fever declines
Galveston Houston Beaumont and other cities are installing preventive measures rapidly. While a few fever cases may appear later, officials believe it cannot reach epidemic levels this year. If work continues, yellow fever may disappear from North America.
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Xor
Galveston
Houston
Beaumont
North America
Death of Gen Toral. Spanish Garrison Commander
Madrid July 10 Gen Toral commanding the Santiago garrison when it capitulated to US forces died today at an asylum near Madrid. The general reportedly became insane from brooding over the surrender. Mexico City July 10 Col Joseph F Bennett former US vice consul died suddenly yesterday from stomach trouble. He was a Civil War veteran born in Putnam County New York in 1830. Chicago July 10 Crimries W Randall western freight agent Pan Handline line died today after months of illness. He served the Pennsylvania lines for 35 years. Davenport July 10 Former Davenport Mayor Frederick Heinz died today of apoplexy in New York. a prominent American Bankers Association member.
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Santiago
Madrid
Gen. Toral
Here
Mexico City
Joseph F Bennett
Vie
United States
Putnam County
N. Y
Chicago
Crmries W Randall
Western and Division
Pan-Handie Line
Randall
Pennsylvania Lines
Davenport
Iowa
Frederick Heinz
New York
American Bankers’ Association
Body Found In Old Mattress Near Wissahickon Creek
Philadelphia July 16. A stabbed male body, likely Italian, was found wrapped in a corn husk filled mattress along Wissahickon Creek. A brass payroll check and a contractor’s note were in the clothes. Police seek the contractor to identify the dead man and locate suspects. Wagon tracks suggest the body came from Germantown’s Italian settlement.
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Philadelphia
Wissahickon Creek
Germantown
Baptist Young People's Union Ends International Convention
Detroit July 1 A splendid consecration service at Light Guard Armory closed the fourteenth international convention of the Baptist Young People's Union led by Rev W H Gelatwelt of Chicago. Rev John McNeill preached the conference sermon to nearly 5000.
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Detroit
Migh
Light Guard Armory
W. H. Gelatwelt
Chicago
The
Baptist Young People's Union
Armory
Walter Calley
John McNeill
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Flrst Presbyterian
Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian
J. D. Johnson
West Virginia
Calley
Toe
Fire cover murder at packing plant in Rochester
Fire set by incendiaries aimed to destroy John W Hallover packing plant failed to cause major damage. A young unidentified woman was found dead in an unused cellar area with head wounds, leading investigators to suspect murder staged with arson.
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Rochester
N. Y
John W. Hallover
Nation not too militant yet rights guarded in world stance
The Omaha Bee defends a strong national posture while pursuing international concord. A Syracuse jury verdict on Sunday law enforcement prompts debate on public opinion and liberal construction of the sabbath. The Detroit Journal lauds District Attorney Jerome for pool room crackdowns amid moral concerns. The Kansas City Star notes oil discoveries in Kansas shift state politics from farming to enterprise, reshaping society in the southeast.
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Cleveland
Omaha Bee
United States
Syracuse
Syracuse Herald
The
Detroit Journal
Jerome
New York
Terome
Kansas
Kansas City Star
Kansay
Katonah Wins Long Ocean Race From Rockaway to Marblehead
The Eastern Yacht Club ocean race ended near noon as the sloop Katonah arrived after about twenty one hours on a course from Rockaway, L I. Six starters finished ahead of her while Aspirant and Pohatuck withdrew. Lasca won the big schooner class by thirty four minutes. Cossack then Undercliff and Hope Leslie followed with Ingraffiti close behind near the finish.
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Marblehead
Mase
Eastern Yacht Club
Katonah
Rockaway
L. I
Katoash
Aspirant
Lasca
Corona
Cossack
Minot
Hope Leslie
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