Russians Hold Fort Arthur Against Superior Forces
Refugees arriving from Fort Arthur report a Japanese assault has begun, while Russians remain confident they will receive succor from Gen Kuropatkin. Port Arthur’s fleet is repairing, ammunition is scarce, and hospitals fill public buildings as volunteers tend the wounded amid uncertain news from London and St. Petersburg.
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Europatkin
Ta-tche-kino
Port Arthur
London
St. Petersburg
Chefoa
Fort Arthur
Kuropatkin
Tatehe Kino
Togo
Larbor
Art Arthur
Vinodivenstok
Holt
Newton A. McCall
West
Tondon
Mukiden
Alexieff
Perth
Gein Eneut
Tanevitch
Vladivostok
India
Korea
Anping
Ta Tchekhian
Wuroki
Taan-yang
Fall of Port Arthur Report From Shanghai Telegrams
A Shanghai telegram reports Wel-hal-wel confirming Port Arthur’s capture amid earlier telegrams from Che fog, noting the fall of Port Arthur as news circulated today. The message pool suggests coordinated Allied signaling about the decisive seizure.
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Shanghai
Chefog
Port Arthur
British Fleet To Return Tomorrow In The Pacific
A Shanghai dispatch notes the British fleet losing contact as it cruises back toward Wei-hai-wei where a wireless telegraph station exists. British warships may have relayed the Port Arthur fall to the Japanese Minister, with no official legation confirmation yet received.
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Wei-hai-wei
Port Arthur
Shanghai
Oku Tells of Pursuit After Japanese Attack
London Times cable reports Oku describing the night raid by the Japanese on the Russian position before Toshibichino. Japanese artillery opened at dawn on the 25th driving the enemy to retreat and a large rear-guard column was routed north of Tashihchiao. Russians reportedly damaged by cruelty in the fighting.
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London Times
Washington Post
London
Yakyao
Oku
Toshibichino
Tashihchiao
Chengshihtau
Tsenkiatun
Erhtachotse
No Quarter Policy Urged by Moscow Gazette War Note
The Moscow Gazette urges Russian commanders to deny quarter to Japanese in the war, citing Suvarov’s no quarter stance as a necessity against a “half savage, barbarous nation.” The piece argues destroying the enemy without regard for humane objections may prevent disease from prisoners and favors no quarter and no prisoners as Russia’s motto.
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Moscow Gazette
Japan
England
Phitocracy
Russia
Russia protests British contraband shipments to Japan
London reports Russia has filed a formal protest with the foreign office over British shipments of contraband goods intended for the Japanese government. Moscow says it notified London when such goods were set to depart to a hostile destination and asks for measures to halt them. Russia also hints at seeking damages after the war to offset indemnities for seized British steamers.
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London
Russia
Foreign Office
Japan
Arrival of the Korea boosts Shawmut safety prospects
The Times insurance correspondent reports the Pacific Mail steamer Korea arrived safely at Yokohama after a troubled day of rumor she was captured. Arrival eases fears for the Shawmut, which left Port Townsend on July 17 and may reach Yokohama within five days, as Vladivostok cruisers adjust to avoid Japanese warships. Insurance for the Shawmut was set at eight guineas per cent.
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London Times
Washington Post
London
Times
Pacific Mail Company
Korea
Yokohama
San Francisco
Port Townsend
Ashe
Vladivostok
Knight Commander cargo claim pressed on Russian government
W Mynderse, a New York attorney, met with Solicitor Penfield at the State Department to discuss a formal presentation of cargo owners' claims for the Knight Commander wrecked by the Vladivostok squadron. A written brief outlining legal points was to follow, asserting Russia must hear the claim despite its own rules.
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W. Mynderse
New York
State Department
Penfield
Russia
Impressive Requiem and Mysterious Aftermath in St Petersburg
A dramatic account from St Petersburg outlines the July 14 assassination of M. von Plehve. It details the killer’s identity unclear, an accomplice described as a Jew, and a planned effort to kill the Emperor. Requiem services for von Plehve drew officials, diplomats, and the widow Mme Plehve, as the funeral date is set for July 31.
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St. Petersburg
M. von Plehve
von Plehve
Mma. von Plehve
Mme. Plehve
Miinister
Neva
Mysterious Shooting in Central Park Victim Hides Identity
A well-dressed young man was found severely wounded in Central Park in New York. He refused to reveal his name, sent a note to a Philadelphia widow asking to conceal his identity, and lies in a hospital in precarious condition. A lawyer representing the widow said the man is of good character, while the note and clothing suggested a possible prior engagement with the woman.
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New York
Central Park
Fredeick Courtney
EH. W. Dignon
Martha Washington
Philadelphia
Mob in Control Says Moyer Calls for Troops at Cripple Creek
President C H Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners, visiting Denver, declares it time to call out troops again to protect miners in Cripple Creek. He condemns the governor for withdrawing troops and leaving a mob in control, urging resolution of eight hour day and union rights. He predicts miners may return unarmed to test the governor's fairness.
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Herschellmann
Ta-tehe-klaq
Kuroki
Bne
Perhapa
Gen. Kurupatkia
Denver
Colo
the News Today
C. H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Crippie Creek
Citizens’ Alliance
Newark Bank Receiver Taefel Drowns After Threats
In Newark Ohio July 29 W G Taefel receiver of Newark Savings Bank and manager of Citizens Light and Power and supreme secretary of the American Insurance Union was found drowned in the north fork of the Licking River. He left a note declaring innocence in the bank failure and stated financial ruin drove him to suicide. He had received threatening letters over delays in settling the bank's affairs. debt to the bank is denied.
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Newark
Ohio
W. G. Taefel
Newark Savings Bank
Citizens’ Light and Power Company
American Insurance Union
North Fork
Licking Hiver
Collision Near Sharpsville Kills Two on Pennsylvania Train
A head on crash between a passenger train and an engine near Sharpsville Pa claims two lives. Engineer James Robinson and fireman Wharlan McWilliams die. Conductor John Baptist, fireman J H Williams and others sustain injuries as wreckage traps a coach. Cause alleged as crew memory lapse.
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Sharpeville
Bhaton
Ryiating
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sharpsville
James Robinson
Mahoningtown
Wharlaa McWilliams
Buhl Hospital
John Baptist
Erie
Wer
Jh. J. Jones
J. Williams
M. West
Pittsburg
McKoon in El Paso Mystery Letter Update
A letter received in New York from former Judge Daniel McKoon claims he is in El Paso Texas. The rambling note to his son suggested a deteriorated mind. Earlier reports said kidnapping for ransom, but police do not support that theory. The son has since received more letters from distant locations.
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New York
Daniel McKoon
el Paso
Tex
Judge McKoon
Conference with Western State Leaders in Chicago
Chicago July 29 Chairman George B Cortelyou of the Republican National Committee arrived for a meeting with prominent regional politicians. They will discuss conditions in Western States and expected to announce the five Western men named to the national executive committee.
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Chicago
George Bortelyou
Republican National Committee
Cortelyou
National Executive Committee
Watson to go with Populists to Lincoln
Thomson Ga July 29 Special to The Washington Post Hon Thomas E Watson said he would accept the Populist nomination for the Presidency if offered and would go to Lincoln Neb to open his campaign August 10 He plans to address the Populist State convention and explain his views on fusion and related questions The purpose is to survey the ground and assess the situation for himself no further comment was given
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Lincoln
Washington Post
Thomson, Ga
Thomas BE. Watson
Nebr
Anti-imperialists plan big Faneuil Hall demonstration
Special to The Washington rot Boston mass July 23 That antiimperialists intend to be a factor in the coming national political campaign are arranging for a big demonstration at Faneuil Hall August 1 They will hear W Bourke Cochran Gov Garvin Rhode Island ex Gov Boutwell and Charles Frances Adams as spellbinders Also promoting saving habits by urging bank accounts with an unnamed company and advertising Baltimore and return fares with weekend service dates and pricing mentioned in a garbled context
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Washington
Boston
Mass
Faneuil
W. Bourke Cochran
Garvin
Rhode Island
Boutwell
Charles Frances Adama
Taggart at Esopus Sheehans Part In Plans
Chairman Thomas Taggart stops at Esopus on return to Indianapolis to confer with Judge Parker about the Democratic National Committee leadership. Mayor McClellan and party sail on the yacht Sapphire from New York. Senator Fred Du Bois probes Mormon question and Smoot inquiry outlined with Judge Parker amid Western state political forecasts.
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McClellan
New York
Esopus
McDonald’s
Sapphire
Senator Dubois
Idaho
Judge Parker
N. Y
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Indianapolis
Rosemount
Parker
Taggart
Judge Parker Nor Mr. Taggart
Mr. Taggart
Indiana
Sheehan
George B. McClellan
John J. Delany
John Fierce
John B. McDonald
Fred Dubois
St. Louis
Hearst
Dubole
Dubois
Colorado
Montana
Nevada
Washington
George Turner
Turner
Frank Morgan
Washington, D. C
Reed Smoot
Committee On Privileges and
Utah
Senate
Congress
Baltimore and Return Fare on Weekend Trains
Train schedule note lists a $1.85 round trip fare to Baltimore with service on Saturday and Sunday. All trains run both ways on both days except the Royal Limited. The brief mentions limited earvice on Saturday.
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Haltimorsand
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
Baltimore
Vie _Pennsylvania Railroad
Bundi
Royal Limited
Brourly Earvice
Index to Today's Issue Part One Pares
Summary page listing sections and topics across the issue. Highlights include attacks on Port Arthur, Plehve plot, politics, coal miners, public notices, sports and racing results, and church services. Notes editorial, social items, and book reviews.
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Port Arthur
Senators
Stutler
Windy Walker
Mount Pleasant
Heavy fine upheld in wild ducks case in Minnesota
The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld a $20,000 fine on William Poole and William Kerr for illegally possessing 2,000 wild ducks. The ruling confirms the Jackson County District Court verdict and upholds the commercial prohibition statute. Additional cases against them include 485 ducks seized and a U.S. court case over shipping game to Chicago.
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St. Paul, Minn
State Supreme Court
Jackson County District Court
William Poole
William Kerr
State Game and Fish Warden
Supreme Court
Fullerton
State Game and Fish Commission
Chicago Commission
Chicago
United States
Express
Ilerton
World's Fair Loan Rumor Denied by Exposition President
St Louis July 28 A rumor claimed the World's Fair management sought a $1,000,000 loan from local banks. President D R Francia told the Associated Press no borrowing had occurred since the February $4.6 million federal loan. He said talks with banks about a potential loan to $1 million were for emergencies and would be tied to acceptable collateral.
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St. Louis
World's Fair Management
D. R. Francia
Associated Press
Exposition Company
Bt. Louwis
Cotton Mill Strike in Fall River Enters Fifth Day
The cotton mill strike in Fall River, involving 37 corporations, 81 mills, and about 26 000 workers, continues with no settlement in sight. Efforts to operate mills have ceased, while strike headquarters stay active organizing relief for the idle and union committees collect private contributions.
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Fall River
Mass
Arrest of Golden in Chicago Strike Clash
President George F. Golden of the Teamsters' Union was seized by Inspector Hunt and jailed at the stock yards station after a confrontation during a strike. Golden was released on bonds and ordered to stay away from labor headquarters until the hearing next morning. Fellow union official George T. Busse was freed on bonds as well. In Fort Worth Texas, five strikers were indicted by the grand jury for assault to murder and unlawful assembling related to an Armour & Co incident. A later line mentions a furniture sale at Sloan's with items for sale at 10 a.m.
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Gerachinin
Klef
Sarof
St. Beraphim
Tri
Gerechunin
Chicago
George F. Golden
Teamsters' Union
Hunt
Waterloo
Golden
Stock Yards
Teamstec
Terry &Co
Nicholas Gier
Butchers’ Union
George T. Busse
Teamaters’ Union
Gier
Fort Worth
Tex
Atrikora, Onu
Aveault
Oneunningham
Armour & Co
Henry
Wallace
Des Moines
Iowa
A. L. Ames
Buckingham
Donnelly
Mr. Donnelly
Union Stock Yards Company
Nhe
Pollowlis
George Golden
Packing Teamsters’ Union
Planta
Atria
Strike in East Packers Defies Peace Talks
Chicago July 29 unable to arrange conference with New York packers strike orders issued by Amalgamated Meat Cutters chief Donnelly. 13,000 alleged nonunion workers and new by product plants eyed as Eastern packers refuse to negotiate. Disturbances occur near stockyards as packers add workers and plan further operations despite the strike.
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Chicago
New York Packers
Michael J. Donnelly
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers’ Workmen of America
New York
Schwarnschild & Silzberger
United Dressed Beef Company
Mr. Donnelly
Homer D. Call
National Organization of the Butcher Workmen
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
Ufea
Eastern
Donnelly
Rtrika
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Kuroparkin
Ninehwang
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Niewsparr
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7Th St
Gee Ad
Old Point Comfort
Hotel Chamberlin
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Asoagsin
Widow Falla
M. Souverin
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M. Senvorin
Catherine II
Publc
Loris Melikoff
Mperial
Instantanse
Warsaw
Andi
HO. G. Warfieldt
Impeon
Gerschmin
Lot
Holy Synod
Jeff
Logowski
M. Bogdanovitch
Ufa
European Russia
M. Bogdieport
Peter Karpovich
M. Siplaguine
M. von Piehve
Balmashoff
Frince Obolensky
Finland
Kharkoff
Prince Galitzstr
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Alexander II
Anal Daltom
Mm Ruasta
von Delehve
Peterhof
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Posts and Telegraphs
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M. Muravieff
Prince Obelinsky
Klefels
Kieff
MOB IN
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Cripple Creek District
Ben
McKoon
Watson
Orage Co
William F. Sheehan
National Committee
Urey Woodson
Norman E. Mack
Hken
HMND
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Harper's Ferry and
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Cumberland and Return
Wandfrapton
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