You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Category: THE EARLY 1900s 
Clue: These 2 nations fought a war on neither nation's soil; the decisive battle came at present-day Shen-Yang
russia & japan

Category: 21st CENTURY EMMYS 
Clue: As 2 different characters, she is the first actress to win lead acting Emmys in both the drama & comedy categories
edie falco

Category: WORDS 
Clue: This common expression of distress comes from an English representation of the French for "help me"

mayday