Port Arthur Battle Reports Differ on Losses
A July dispatch from St Petersburg and Tokyo reports conflicting Japanese losses at Port Arthur and Liaoyang. Estimates range from 22 000 to 25 000 killed or wounded, with blame for discredited Port Arthur news and a shifting Russian-Japanese frontline amid warnings of a larger upcoming battle. A Japanese spy tale adds tension.
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St. Petersburg
Ta-tche-kino
Port Arthur
Associated Press
Rennekanpf
Liaoyang
Saimatra
Danny
Flick Mountain
London
Tokyo
the Times
St Petersburg
S.ory
Shanghai
St. Petersberg
Popes Fo
Japan
Hospital train system expanded for wounded across Siberia
London Times reports rapid Russian effort to organize hospital trains from Irkutsk to Kazan linked by steamer and barge networks. Each train carries 3+ doctors, 6-10 Red Cross nurses, 30-40 assistants, and 200 beds. Wounded move toward Volga region and home centers via water routes as Gen Rennenkampf is wounded in a skirmish near Saimatsza. Port Arthur naval engagement noted by Morning Post from Shanghai.
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Russia
James Cablegram
Washington
London
London Times
Kileff
Ministry of War
Irkutsk
Manchuriia
Siberian
Red Cross Society
Kazan
Vol.1
Sheksan
Department of Military Communication
Astrakhan
Cherepoitz
Franzensbad
London Times protests Russian conduct in neutral rights
Special London Times cablegram condemns Russian cruiser actions against neutrals, criticizes seizure of British steamer Allenton, and urges Britain to remonstrate promptly and seek compensation. It argues the prize court lacked justification and warns of higher insurance costs for ships in Japanese waters until a firm British response is made.
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London Times
Washington Post
London
the Times
Petersburg
Red Sea
Allenton
Times
Singapore
Allerton
South African
Russia
Alexteff A Menace In the Far East
The Berlin Times telegram reports Russia faces a dangerous Alexteff presence in the Far East. The viceroy allegedly retains troops around him in Mukden and counters military orders while inspectors watch Kuropatkin forces. Immediate recall of Alexteff is urged to ease the dangerous situation.
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N Times
Washington Post
London
Berlin
the Times
Niuchwang
Alexteff
Russia
Europatkin
Mukden
Caar
Alexieff
Tatschekino
Kuropatkin
Fighting Imminent as Japanese Press Ta-tche-kiao Front
Reports from Ta-tche-kiao and Hai-cheng say Japanese forces entrenched six miles south of Ta-tehi-kiao amid ongoing skirmishes. Weather favors troop movements with no rain for a week and temperatures reaching fifty Celsius. Rumors of a Japanese column on the Mukden road. several wounded Japanese soldiers reported at Liaoyang. troops arriving continually. Secretary Shaw visited New York subtreasury briefly, en route to Washington from New England trip. In Jamestown and Celoron, Ethel Boyd of Cleveland dies from a loop-the-loop accident injuries. Misa Broadwell of Cleveland is dying as investigation starts with coroner and district attorney.
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Ta-tchekiao
Liao-yang
Ta-tche-kiao
Hai-cheng
Ta-tehi-kiao
Mukden Road
Liaoyang
Moscow
Shaw
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Washington
New England
Jamestown
Ethel Boyd
Cleveland
Celoron
Sheehan HAG contest unclear on Parker chairmanship
Kingston rumors swirl that Judge Parker may base his national campaign in Kingston rather than Rosemont Esopus with many urging patience as talks continue. William F Sheehan met Parker and declined to comment while Miles and Daniel sent supportive letters. A photography clash ends as Parker bans casual promo shots and plus a local handcar accident in Emporia, Kansas, interrupts morning routines.
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Kingston
Esopus
Daniel Wires
Gen
Miles
N. Y
Willam F. Sheehan
New York
Rosemont
Parker
National Committee
Belmont
Sheehan
Hos
West Shore
Judge Parker
Judges
Little Rodge House
Rosemount
Daniel
United States
John W Daniel
Lynchburg
United Democracy
M. J Wade
Iowa City
Ioowa
Iowa
St. Louis
Two More Glenwood Victims Died In Wreck
Two injured in the picnic train wreck at Glenwood the previous night died this evening. The deceased are Adolph Hirsch aged seven and Charles Smith aged eleven.
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Glenwood
Chicago
Adolph Hirsch
Gnarles Smith
Heaviest Mail in History Reaches Rosemont on Judge Parker Day
The Rosemont mail set a record with Judge Parker’s nomination drawing letters from nearly every state. The West Shore Railroad at Esopus strengthens its business role with a rebuilt station, reballasted tracks, new bridge flooring, and a concrete foundation underway. Passengers on passing boats salute Parker, and waves of civic ceremony follow at Esopus landing.
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Bryan
Rosemolént
Judge Parker
Union
West Shore Railroad
Esopus
Rosemont
Sheehan
St. Louis
McCausland
Mary Powell
Esopus Landing
Davis Plans Campaign Ties With Gorman In New York
Ex Senator Davis will consult with Senator A P Gorman in Laurel before joining Democratic leaders in New York. He plans to advise on campaign strategy from his porch, aided by Charles M Hendley and John T McGraw, as he travels between Hippus Bedford Springs and Washington with a private car Graceland.
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Washington Post
Elkins
W Va
Davis
New York
Judge Parker
Hippus
Bedford Springs
Graceland
Laurel
A. P. Gorman
Fifth Avenue
Vax
Charles M. Hendley
Washington
White House
Hendley
West Virginia
John T. McGraw
Grafton
McGraw
Scott
R. C Kerens
Missouri
Gladystone Abbey
Panama Holds Firm on Canal Zone Jurisdiction
Control of the Isthmus Panama on July 15 reports no settlement in Panama canal treaty questions. The Panama government insists that until the canal is built all Isthmus parts remain under Panamanian direct jurisdiction. cordial relations with Maj. Gen. Davis in the canal zone give hope for a satisfactory settlement.
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Panama
Republic of Panama
Canal Zone
Davis
Canal Sone
Cordiel
Republic
Strikes Ordered by Plumbers and Fitters in New York Area
Strikes of plumbers gas fitters and steam fitters and helpers were ordered today on all contracts of New York general contractors in outside cities to force an exchange of union cards. Buildings affected include Pittsburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Newark Binghamton Jersey City and towns across New York Connecticut and New Jersey.
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Art
New York
Jay
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Newark
Binghamton
Jersey City
Princeston
Connecticut
New Jersey
Embez Mented Cashier Charged in Charleston
Charleston July 16.8 P Harvey cashier of the freight department of the Atlantic Coast Line was arrested on a warrant by Chief Auditor Har alson and bonded $5 000 to appear at next Circuit Court. Warrant alleges between July 1 1902 and July 1 144 he appropriated company funds to his own use totaling $5 000 and upward with fraudulent intent.
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Charleston
S.C
P. Harvey
Atlantic Coast Line
Haralson
Harvey
Roosevelt hosts Cortelyou and Platt at Oyster Bay talk
At Sagamore Hill President Roosevelt visits with George B. Cortelyou and United States Senator Thomas Platt. They discuss national politics and New York outlook while denying any focus on the gubernatorial nomination. Platt notes no firm candidate and mentions possible future statements after consulting state leaders.
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Oyster Bay
New York
Miners’ Committee
George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Loeb
Sagamore Hill
Cortelyou
Washington
United States
Thomas ©. Platt
New York State
Gov. Odell
Senator Platt
Dr. Davis
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
Davis
Colorado
Boston Chamber presses Lodge on reciprocity policy
Boston leaders led by Henry M Whitney urge Senator Lodge to back reciprocity with Canada. They claim 15,000 Massachusetts Republicans favor reciprocity and say opposition could harm the party. Weymouth candidate Lewis A Cook urged reciprocity at a Norfolk Republican Club meeting, provoking sharp rebuke from allies of Lodge.
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Washington Post
Boston
Chamber of Commerce
Henry M Whitney
Nova Scotia
Senator Lodge
Commerce
Massachusetts
Hnes Lodge
Lewis A Cook
Weymouth
Congress
Twilfth
Canada
Norfolk
Republican Club
Squantum
New England
Cook
Cannon Plans Surprise Campaign Speech and 1904 Nomination
Speaker Joseph G Cannon announces active campaign plans for the fall touring Illinois Wisconsin and Indiana He recovers from illness after the Chicago convention and will notify President Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on July 27 He plans a five minute speech and may take time for a Maine coast trip and clambakes after the surprise event.
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Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
Illinois
Wisconsin
Indiana
Helen
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Maine
Memphis Mayor Henderson Signals Police Shakeup
Memphis officials released a card by Vice Mayor Henderson after last night's mass public safety meeting. He says he was misinformed about the chief of police and will appoint a new head of the police department. The public safety committee plans to approach Mayor Williams and officials with resolutions from the gathering.
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Memphis
Tenn
FR. R. Henderson
R Henderson
Committee of Public Safety
Willams
Triple Tragedy at Buffalo and Fire Destroys Warehouse
A chaotic news page item outlines a buffalo triple tragedy, a warehouse fire, and related investigations. It notes hill railroad interests losing momentum and mourning for Paul Kruger, with regional political and financial updates alongside sports and social items.
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Ruesia Stil
Parker
Oyster Bay
Biddle
Buffalo
Hill Railroad
Paul Kruger
West Virginia
Tasuq
Old Dominion
Financial and Commercial
King of
France to honor Hay with grand cross of Legion of Honor
Paris reports that President Loubet will award Secretary Hay France's grand cross of the Legion of Honor. The honor, highest grade, signals high regard for his six years directing foreign affairs and for strengthening Franco American relations. Secretary Hay accepted with congress approval.
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Paris
Loubet
Legion of Honor
Hay
Delcasse
Morocco
Republic
Department of State
Congress
Exposition loan payment made. suspects freed
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company paid 500000 of its government loan, bringing total refunds to 907149. In St Louis Francis stated funds are safe, books to close. Two men jailed as suspects in a plot to rob the exposition were released after authorities concluded they had no information. Blue and gray reunion speakers included Maj E R Lowell and Gen George P Harrison. A public reception honored Porfirio Diaz’s re election at the Mexican Pavilion.
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St Louis
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company
St. Louis
Exposition Company
Francis
Congress
William H. Ellis
Checker
Charlea H
E R. Lowell
Middleton
Conn
George P Harrison
Opelika
Ala
R. Browden
Memphis
Tenn
Henry Byrons
New Smyrna
Fia
Rolla Wells
Porfirio Diaz
Cotton men to meet curtail production to lift mood
North Carolina Georgia and Alabama cotton manufacturers are urged to meet at Greenville South Carolina on July 26 to decide a production curtailment. A July 12 meeting agreed no sales under a 828 cent per pound reduction from four months ago print cloth prices. Southern mill men warn action is urgent to ease three months of low goods mood. Bogus Naturalization Bureau. Jamestown NM July 15 trial of Stamates Bias shows ninety fake naturalization papers issued from a bureau in Youngstown Ohio.
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Charleston
S. C
North Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Greenville
S C
Bogus Naturalization Bureau
Jamestown
Stamates
Youngstown
Ohio
Arbitration halts as packers and unions near stalemate
Chicago signals continued stock yards strike with no early arbitration, Donnelly’s latest proposal rejected, unions ready for another conference and mass meeting. Packers insist arbitration cover entire dispute, while workers warn of sympathy actions if no settlement reached soon.
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Packers
Donnelly
St. Louis
French Duel Ends With No Injuries in Paris
A duel between Francis de Pressense and Louis Lucien Kiotz in Paris saw only two shots fired with neither deputy hurt. The report notes the event as a tense but nonfatal confrontation amid unsettled rail and schedule mentions, including fare details for travel to Baltimore and back.
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Paris
Francis de Pressense
Louis Lucien Kiotz
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Te—Line
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Sheehan Hag
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Hoppus
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Mae
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Owens
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Roundhouse
Rosemont Wharf
Union Trust & S Storage Co
Harper's Ferry
R. R
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Royal Limited
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Ethan Allen
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International Banking Corporation
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Aorta
Daltteears
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Manney
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Lodge
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Atlanta
Bobby Walthour
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de Guichard
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Monroe
Richard T. Martin
Ninth Street
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Providente Hospital
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Ironwood
Mich
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Kimball and Clark Rhill
Denver
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Tex
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Frege and Batu
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Ocean City
Edhingie Ark
France
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor
Plotto Rob Fair Company
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Mr Donnellys
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Armour,& Co
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