Alarmed in Russia lack of news from front
St Petersburg anxious over scarce official updates from the Liaoyang area and rumors of China preparing to seize conquered Manchurian territory. Kuropatkin reportedly recommended court martial for Orloff as Zassalitch capture denied. details of Kuropatkin’s report withheld.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Orloff
Zassalitch
Mukden
Tse Pass
Kurabatkin
Etaf
Liaoyang
Kurapatkin
Zassalith
Japanese Hold Coal Mines in Manchuria Conflict
London Times cablegram reports Tokyo noting Russia relies on Kaiping Yentai and Wushun coal for the Manchurian railway. Kaiping and Yentai are unavailable, Wushun may soon pass to Japan. News from Tokyo says over forty junks with beans and cereals have moved down the Liao River after Russia’s Liao-yang defeat. If Russians retreat from the Hsinmintan River, trade could be restored. The Japanese press hails the Liao-yang victory.
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London Times
Tokyo
Russia
Kaiping
Yentai
Wushun
Mukden
Liso
Liao-yang
Hsinmintan
Russian War Leaders Praised Amid Indecision Claims
The article notes the indecisive stance of the Russian commanders while acknowledging that Russians earned respect. It credits Gen Kuropatkin as an able strategist yet argues that greater results were unlikely given equal numbers and the Russian position’s vast advantage.
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Kuropatkin
Russia and Germany in Far East War Policy
The Times of London discusses closer Russia Germany relations in the Far East. It notes Germany aided Russia’s war efforts, cites Witte’s July talks with the German chancellor, and compares a new Berlin Saint Petersburg engagement to Bismarckian diplomacy and William II's westpolitik.
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London Times
Washington Post
London
The
Times This Morning
Russia
Germany
Far East
St. Petersburg
Paris
France
M. Witte
Japan
Westpolitik
China
Berlin
Bismarck
William
Lena to Leave San Francisco or Be Dismantled
Russia’s auxiliary cruiser Lena may have to depart San Francisco soon or be dismantled after a preliminary assessment found her boilers unsafe for sea. A thorough government inspection will determine if repairs can render her seaworthy in hours or if extended work is needed, in which case she would stay until the war ends.
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Oyster Bay
Russia
Lena
San Francisco
Vladivostok
Roosevelt
American Pacific Squadron
United States
Diemantic
State Department
Sena
Takanira
Japan
Washington
Navy
Treasury
Commerce and Labor
Adee
Parker Plans Go to New York Campaign Change Rumors
Judge Parker expects a Thursday trip to New York and a Friday return to Esopus to meet campaign managers and seek better coordination. Maine results pleased his circle, with Cadwalader Guthrie and Rainey pledging support and likely speeches.
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New York
Esopus
N. Y
Judge Parker
Rosemount
National Committee
Maine
Hosemount
John Cadwalader
Philadelphia
George W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
Henry T. Rainey
Carrollton
Ill
Vermont
Parker and Cleveland to Headline Democratic Campaign Speakers
New York dated September 13 Democratic National Committee chairman Daniel McConville released a list of over a hundred Democratic speakers slated for the upcoming campaign in doubtful states. Parker and former Presidents Cleveland and Bryan will participate along with many prominent figures including John G Carle? Mal e? Isador Rayner A C Latimer A J McLaurin Hernando Money Joseph Bailey Culberson Augustus Bacon Alexander Clay William Stone Francis Cockrell John W Daniel Thomas Martle Henry Teller Patterson Francia Newlands Stephen Mallory J P Tadaferro David B Hill Edward Shepard George B McClellan Edwin Warfield Richmond Pearson Hobson James K Jones Carter Harrison Hoke Smith and others.
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New York
Daniel McConville
Democratic National Committee
McConville
Parker
Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Car- Male
Richard Olney
Nelson A. MiJes
Charles A. Towne
W. Rourke Capit Tan
Arthur Pue Gorman
John Sharpe Williams
United States
Joseph C. Blackburn
James 8. McCreary
Kentucky
Benjamin R. Tilman
South Carolina
Isador Rayner
Maryland
A. C. Latimer
A. J. McLaurin
Hernando D. Money
Mississippi
Joseph W. Bailey
Charles A. Culberson
Texas
Augustus Bacon
Alexander
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Francia
Newlands
Nevada
Stephen Mallory
J. P. Tadaferro
Florida
David B. Hill
Edward M. Shepard
Brooklyn
George B. McClellan
Edwin Warfield
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Carter H. Harrison
Chicago
Secretary of the Interior
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Primary in New Jersey and other political notes
New Jersey voters held party primaries with Edward C. Stokes likely the Republican gubernatorial nominee and Charles C. Bleck favored by Democrats. Atlantic County Senate race pits Edward Lee against Walter Holan, with Lee holding a large lead. National picks include Stephen P. Wynn for Michigan’s Tenth District and W E H Andrews for New Mexico delegate. Also, an auction listing for household furnishings at Wilson and Mayers in Atlantic City.
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Wrenton
N. Ju
New Jersey
Edward C. Stokes
Millville
Charles C. Bleck
Hudson County
Thomas M. Ferrell
Glassboro
Frank Katzenbach
Trenton
Howard Carrow
Camden
Atlantic County
Edward 5. Lee
Walter E. Holan
Senate
Lee
Congress
Bay City
Mich
Stephen P. Wynn
West Bay City
Albuquerque
N. M
E H. Andrews
Sierra County
Albuquerque Eastern and Santa Fe Central Railway
Republican Territorial
Andrews
Pennsylvania
Fairbanks Talks With Roosevelt Before Rail Trip
Oyster Bay reports Senator Charles W. Fairbanks, Roosevelt’s running mate, had a lengthy productive conference at Sagamore Hill on politics, New York, and Indiana. He left for New York by train saying the talk was most satisfactory. Maine officials telegraphed broad victory signals praising Republican gains in Senate and House. Roosevelt made no public comments on the Maine results.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Roosevelt
Charles W. Fairbanks
Sagamore Hill
New York
Fairbanks
Indiana
Maine
E. C. Burleigh
Augusta
F. M. Simpson
Republican State Committee
United
Senate
House
United States Senate
Tugene Hale
Pine Tree State
Fairbanks Plans West Virginia Campaign Swing
Senator Charles W. Fairbanks arrived in Saratoga to speak at the Republican semicentennial and will campaign through Pennsylvania Maryland and West Virginia. He will visit Parkersburg and open the state campaign there before continuing to Washington and Parkersburg.
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Saratoga
Charles W. Fairbanks
Republican Party
State Committee
United States
Fairbanks
New York
Platt
Odell
Elmira
New
W. P. Hepburn
Town
Cortelyou
Senator Fairbanks
Maine
Washington
West Virglnas
Parkersburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Harpers Ferry
Martinsburg
Cortelyou En Route Here From Western Conferences
Chicago dispatch reports Senator William B. Allison Thomas H. Carter and Col. George Stone met National Chairman Cortelyou delivering Western State political updates. Cortelyou left for Washington in good spirits as Middle West and West Illinois Democrats plan to greet National Democratic Chairman Taggart on Monday.
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Chicago
William B. Allison
Iowa
Thomas H. Carter
Montana
George Stone
California
Cortelyou
Washington
Middle West
National Democratic
Taggart
Higgins Platt contest hinges on Higgins nomination bid
Saratoga Sept 13 Indications point to Lieut Gov Higgins head ing the Republican State convention ticket against Woodruff with Odell pushing Higgins in a tight race. Platt and Woodruff backers deny decisive polls but expect a floor fight. Odell and Woodruff supporters clash over strategy as delegates vote loom. Gillet withdraws in favor of Fassett as party aides seek unity.
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Saratoga
Frank W. Higgins
Timothy L. Woodruff
Odell
Higgins
United States
Platt
Woodruff
Wiggins
Tident
Gov
Republican State Committee
Supt
Hendricks
Michael J. Cady
Woodruf
Aiggina
Col. Cady
Senator Platt
Mr. Woodruff
Riral
Gov. Black
Black
Gov. Odell
Higgins Movement
Waa
Bilge Tbs
Kings County
Brooklyn
Wood-ruff
Juline M. Mayer
New York Court of Special Sessions
John F. O’brien
Clinton
Otto Kelsey
J.ivingston
Henry A. van Alstyne
Columbia
J. Sloat Fassett
Will Renominate Peabody at Republican State Convention
Denver dispatch notes the Republican State convention will renominate Gov. James H. Peabody. A potential clash over endorsing his Cripple Creek strike actions looms, as Newell and allies push for law and order while opposing deportation endorsement. Peabody’s team claims broad delegate support among about 600 of 582 delegates. The group will nominate a full state ticket, congressman at large, and presidential electors.
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Denver
Colo
James H. Peabody
Big City
Cripple Creek
Samuel V. Newell
Peabody
Italian Embassy Seeks Return of Ancient Cope
London reports the Italian Ambassador Signor Pansa has asked for the return of the 1892 theft victim, the Ascoli Cathedral cope, now in the Kensington Museum via J. Pierpont Morgan’s representative. The embassy sought Morgan’s address from the curator, who could not supply it, and Morgan’s agent declined to discuss the matter. The embassy has informed Rome and awaits instructions.
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London
Signor Pansa
J. Fierpont Morgan
Ascoli
Italy
Morgan
Rome
World’s Fair Rates on Chesapeake & Ohio Routes
Coach excursions run Saturdays in September and October at 16 dollars. 15 day tickets are 21.50, 60 day tickets 26, season tickets 120 dollars. Optional via Chicago with ten day stop over at no extra charge on ticket deposit. ten day stop over at Cincinnati applies to all but coach excursion tickets. Grandest scenery east of the Rockies. Ticket offices listed.
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Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago
Cincinnati
Rockies
Rumors Alarm Russia and Campaign Motions
From the current issue index, notes indicate rumors alarming Russia and Parker taking a hand in a political campaign. Higgins leads at Saratoga while Platt stirs Connecticut voters. A court-martial in Georgia and legal fight in the Waggaman case are listed among legal notices.
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Russia
Parker
Higgins
Saratoga
Platt
Connecticut
Georgia
Maine
Groavenor
Campaten
Davis
Liaoyang
Washington
d-News
Virginia
Maryland
N+Financial and Commercial
Platt On The Issues Praises Roosevelts Record
United States Senator Orville H. Platt as temporary chairman rallies Connecticut Republicans at the state convention opening in Hartford praising President Roosevelt. He cites 12 years of Republican governance, argues Democratic policy harmed the nation, and defends imperial and canal policies while naming likely ticket choices for governor and other offices.
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Hartford
Conn
United States
Orville H. Platt
Theodore Roosevelt
Henry Roberts
Col. Rollin
Woodruff
New Haven
Theodory Bodenwein
New London
Anahel W. Mitchell
Woodbury
William E Seeley
Bridgeport
George L. Lilly
Waterbury
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Michael Kennealy
Platt
Republican Party
Grover Cleveland
Philippines
Department of State
Perdicaris
Isthmian Canal
Elihu Root
John Hay
William H Taft
McRrison
Prince Herbert Bismarck Dying in Germany Cancer Strife
Friedrichsruhe reports Prince Herbert Bismarck in grave condition due to liver cancer. Sisters and family gather as doctors say hopeless prognosis despite slight day to day improvement. Born Berlin 1849, he married Countess Hoyes in 1892.
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Friedrichsruhe
Prince Herbert Bismarck
Countess von Rantzau
Dobersorf
Schweininger
von Norden
Prince Herbert
Prince Bismarck
Berlin
Margaret
Countess Hoyes
Indictment Seen in Georgia Troop Inquiry Report
Gov Terrell faces a court martial order for Capt Hitch and Lieut Mell among others after a Georgia court of inquiry finds the troops failed to act decisively to protect prisoners in Statesboro. Lieut Melntyre is exonerated for his attempt to resist the mob. Hearing set for September 23 in Savannah.
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Hitch
Atlanta
Goe v
Gentygra Mite Tia
Clifford Lo Anderson
William Garrasad
Savannah
Charles W Graffin
Eastman
Mal A. H Devaugh
Augusta
Walter A Huacks
Macon
Joseph Vo H Nash
H P Hunter
Hibertan
H Atkinson
Dawson
Melntyre
Bankers Elect Officers At New York Convention
Several hundred bankers from all regions gathered for the American Bankers Association trust company section with officers elected. E A Potter of Chicago named chairman and Clark Williams of New York vice chairman. other posts filled by R W Breckenridge Jones, George W Young, F Horries, P C Kauffman, and more. The savings bank section also chose leadership as the gathering proceeded in Savannah. A separate report notes a rail attack near Atlanta with a suspect arrested. meanwhile Philadelphia and Baltimore travel ads promote conventions and tours.
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New York
Trust Company
American Bank Association
R W. Breckenridge Jones
George W. Young
Trust Companies Association of New York
James R. Branch
American Bankers' Association
Files
Wachovia Loan and Tram Company
Winston-Salem
Dogs of the Trust Company
E A Potter
Chicago
Clark Williams
I T. Main
Radelif
H. V. Harvey
Huntington
E W. Bught
Columbus
Ohio
F. Horries
Niuugatuck Savings Tank
Neugatuck
Cons
Charles E Sprague
Edward E Duff
Pittsburg
Lucius Teter
Robert J Hognet
David Hoyt
Hochester
Charles B Mills
Clinton
Iowa
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Port Arthur
Niewspapr
Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
Boston
Pane Tv
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Stokes
Nice
Cme
Wilson& Mayers
West Virginia
Platt Firm
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley
Cope
J. P. Morgan
Roosevelts
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