Flank Movement in Far East War Favors Japanese Strategy
Reports from St Petersburg describe a planned Japanese turning movement east of Mukden with Oku and Nodzu to pin Kuropatkin's left as Kuroki advances along the Hun River. Dispatches note re-enforcements reaching Slanchan and Liaoyang, while Russian reorganizations and possible command changes stir speculation about a winter campaign and high command.
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Nodzu
Mukden
Fourth Army
Admiral
Port Arthur Harbor
Chefos
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Shaoyang
Taiche
Stanshan
Hun River
Inpu
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Iapu
Gakharov
Yeserday
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Fushun
Wiren
Kotlin Today
Port ‘Arthur
Europe
Togo
Cervera
Santiago
Get
Sintsintin
Sbionchan
Kuroki
Slanchan
da Pass
Santungku
Kuroptkin
Jun River
Pushun
Nodwu
Gentsiaputze
Odessa
Kishenef
Danube
Dragomiroff
Dragomireff
Hia
Far East
Duka Nicholas
Russia
Grippenberg
Novoe Vremya
Karapatkin
Sviet
M. Kamaroff
Huropatkin
Nicholas Nicholaivitch
China
Bentslaputsé
Liaoyang
Taitse
London
Daily Mail
Alexieff
Discipline Lapses Reported in Kuropatkin Army
London dispatch describes cashiering officers for abandoning positions and drunkenness, and censuring officers for mistreatment of Chinese, ammunition waste, and other offenses. Telegraph from Chefoo notes Port Arthur photographs show coal piles on the Tigera Tall as of September 14, 1904.
LAW AS TO CONTRABAND IN RUSSIA DISPUTE LOOMS
In St Petersburg on September 26 observers expect renewed diplomatic action between the United States Great Britain and Russia over contraband. The United States won a partial victory regarding the term enemy under the Russian declaration and allowed general articles but debate continues on whether cotton fuel railroad telegraph and telephone materiel should be contraband. Officials anticipate awaiting the Calchas and Arabia tribunal appeal before further moves and fear a possible Russian concession on cotton if the decision is unsatisfactory.
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St. Louis
Japan's Finances Sound Strong for War Continuance
Tokyo reports show Japan's finances healthy with higher bank lending and deposits. Central bank loans rise by 13.92 million yen, associated Tokyo banks up 18 million, clearing-house up 68 million, post office deposits up 4 million, and associated Tokyo banks up 21 million. Foreign trade up 20 million in eight months. rice crop valued 110 million yen, barley oil and wheat yield strong. About 70 percent of war expenditures stay domestic, suggesting no embarrassment in continuing the war through 196.
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Times
Washingon Post
Tokyo
Associated Banks
Clearing-House
Post Office Savings Banks
Wreck at open switch kills three on Maine Central train
A Maine Central passenger train crashed into a freight train after hitting an open switch near Lewiston. Three died, nine seriously injured, about twenty others cut or bruised. Victims include engine black Kimball and fireman Chapman killed. Almon Hodgdon burned fatally. Several more injured listed by name as passengers and crew. The wreck set fire among mail and express cars. train was traveling at thirty miles per hour and derailed near the State fair grounds.
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Mon
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State Fair Grounds
Kimball
Chap
Chapman
Maine Central Hospital
Almon Hodgdon
Wiliam F. Kimball
Portland
William Chapman
Rockland
Dreman
Almon Hoodgdon
Government Mall
John R. Chase
EM Merriman
Frank M S5nell
Treight
Senator Hoar Dying in Worcester Massachusetts
Senator Hoar's condition worsened with increasing semi conscience and refusal of nourishment. Reported to have slept poorly and lingered in a stupor, with family at the bedside as a special train excursion and travel notices appear in the same bulletin.
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Worcester
Mass
Hoar
Fein
Rockwood
Pope
Rockwood . Hoar
Genator Hoar
Europe Skeptical London Hints Politics
Paris and Berlin voice cautious views on a second Hague peace conference. The Paris correspondent warns belligerents may see it as disguised mediation or rely on postwar pious aims. London officials say invitation timing depends on war progress and hopes for postwar peace amid East Asian conflict.
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London Times
Washington Post
London
Roosevelt
Hague
Paris
Times
United States
Shot Five Negroes in Lynchburg Miss Race Riot
Memphis Tenn Sept 26 Two negroes killed and three fatally wounded in a race riot near Lynchburg Miss ten miles south of Memphis The shooting occurred on J J Johnsons plantation as whites drove from a corn field and a group of negroes fired on them Several white men joined Johnson and his companions in pursuing the attackers leaving casualties uncertain
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Tenn
Lynchburg
Miss
Ite
J. J. Johnson
Kennedy
Johnson
Herrick Leaves Bench as Court Closes in Albany
Justice D Cady Herrick Democratic nominee for governor bid farewell to Albany County bar at the Supreme Court trial term closing. He asked not to be quoted and appeared moved as he adjourned after charging the jury. Howard will take his chair tomorrow as Herrick awaits Albany nomination news.
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Albany
Supreme Court
D Cady Herrick
Albany County
Herrick
Wealey O. Howard
New York
D. Cady Herrick
Lodge Advocates Reciprocity With Compensation for Concessions
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge spoke at Newton Club dinner urging reciprocity tied to compensation for concessions, favoring general legislation to enlarge foreign markets and protect U S interests. He warned Democrats oppose reciprocity and argued only protective tariffs sustain such measures.
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Newton
Mass
Henry Cabot Lodge
Newton Club
United States
Canada
Lodge
Democratic Party
Party of Free Trade
Taggart May Go West Democratic HQ Opened at French Lick
New York Sept 26 Western Democratic headquarters to be established at French Lick Springs Ind early next month under Thomas Taggart chair of the national committee. Campaign will extend to Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Ohio Kentucky Michigan Missouri Iowa and far western states with electoral votes in play.
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Thas
Thomas Taggart
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Parker on the issues talked of at White House
Pension Commissioner Ware and other officials discuss Judge Parker’s acceptance letter on the service pension question. Roosevelt and cabinet members weigh cost estimates and administration savings while Parker's stance draws mixed reaction from Democrats and Republicans amid political maneuvering in Washington.
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Alton Brooks Parker
Washington
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
Parker
Hemenway
Indiana
Bede
Minnesota
United States
John G. Capers
South Carolina
Mint
George E. Roberts
George Thompson
St. Paul Dispatch
H. F. Ware
the Treasury
Robert M. Armstrong
Treasury Service
Parker Favors
Ware
Congress
Lsbor
Courtelyou Discusses National Political Situation in Washington
Mr Courtelyou met the President to outline state by state political activity, with emphasis on New York. He declined to elaborate beyond general terms and planned to depart for New York. His visit was personal as well as political, with his family set to return to Washington soon.
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New York
Courtelyou
Cortelyou
Washington
Parker in New York Today Delivers Letter of Acceptance
Esopus New York Sept 36 Judge Alton B Parker and his secretary head to New York arriving at 9 30 am tomorrow. Many telegrams arrive at Rosemount from Democratic leaders and editors praising his acceptance letter. A 36 member Democratic delegation from Poughkeepsie visited Parker at Rosemount for an hour today.
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N. Y
Alton B. Parker
New York
Rosemount
Judge Parker
Poughkeepsie
Filipino self rule debate worries Wright letter to Roosevelt
Gen Luke Wright warns that endless debates over Filipino independence harm the islands governance. He cites agitation in the United States fueling insurrectionist sentiment, aiding Aglipayan intrigue, and demoralizing conservative educated Filipinos as plans for independence spread. Roosevelt publicizes Wright’s letter.
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Luke E. Wright
Philippines
Wright
United States
Fipinos
Gen. Wright
Loeb
White House
Double Tragedy in North Carolina
News item reports a fatal incident in North Carolina described as a double tragedy. The brief notes related local causes and immediate aftermath, with emphasis on the families affected and the community response.
Fifteen Men on Trial in Baxter Crimes Case
Twenty one men accused in Baxter crimes travel from Jacksonville to McClenny. They are jailed with military guards as a preliminary hearing is set, while Georgia requests for extradition proceed. The first case involves assault with intent to murder W M Duncan. witnesses recount gunfire at the post office and Altman associates.
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McClenny
Fla
Baxter
Jacksonville
Georgia
Hillary
Charles Altman
Charleton County
Berry
W. M. Duncan
W. M Duncan
John Duncan
Hob Thrift
Thrift
Duncan
W.M. Biman
John
Jesse Altman
Cauley Johns
Lon Dowling
Altman
Bob Thrift
W M Duncan
W M. Duncan
Devis
Militia Failures Lead to Outing of Alabama Company F
Gov. Cunningham received the inquiry report on Alabama National Guard Company F after the Huntaville lynching of Horace Maples. The court recommends mustering out for inefficiency and mandatory state military law exams for officers. Findings cite lack of action, unheld guns, and weak jail protection amid mob violence.
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Montgomery
Als
Cunningham
Military Court of Inquiry
Alabama National Guard
Huntaville
Ala
Horace Maples
T. 8. Fraser
E. D. Smith
W F. Walden
R. L. Hay
Diplomat in Court After Immunity Claim Fined
Hugh Gurney third secretary of the British Embassy was fined 25 dollars for contempt of court in Lee Massachusetts after refusing to plead claiming immunity under international law. A similar fine was imposed in Stockbridge for speeding his automobile. The State Department urged Massachusetts to safeguard diplomatic immunity.
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Hugh Gurney
State Department
Massachusetts
Pittsfield
Mass
Lee
Stockbridge
Gurney
Phelps
Lenox
Raikes
Department
Leesteem
United States
Hope for Lady Curzon at Walmer Castle Kent
Sept 26 Lady Curzon shows slight improvement and maintains progress through the day. A late bulletin says she is not yet out of danger but is improving with nurses tending well and oxygen treatment helping. Lord Curzon walked on the seafront. Mrs Leiter aboard the Vaderland is kept informed by wireless telegraph of her daughter's condition.
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Walmer Castle
Kent
Lady Curzon
Lord Curzon
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