French neutrality questioned as Russian ships in Kamranh Bay
London dispatch reports Japanese officials and press deem the Russian Pacific squadron's presence near Cochin China a serious breach of neutrality. Observers note coaling at Kamranh Bay and speculate on possible Japanese naval actions if France allows the Russians to stay, with U.S. and British ships watching.
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France
Cochin China
Hayashi
Baron Sugematsu
Associated Press
Rojestvensky
Tokyo
Daily Telegraph
Japan
Saigon
Indo-China
Sampolac Point
Daily Mail
Pacific
Philippine Islands
Formosa
Kamranh Bay
Togo
POSSIBLY DECLARE WAR ON FRANCE
Tokyo reports in some quarters that Japan may declare war on France with British support. A protest over Russia’s Baltic fleet using Kamranh bay prompted by restating that Japan would attack Russians if France did not act. A elders’ conference considered the move and Mikado officials were notified. A Japanese squadron was reported assembling at Sassebo.
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Tokyo
Japan
France
Great Britain
Kamranh Bay
Sassebo
Tokyo protest over French neutrality in Baltic fleet aid
A Tokyo telegram to the Daily News reports a strong protest from elder statesmen and top ministers to France for aiding Russia's Baltic fleet. The note cites shelter and assistance at Madagascar and Kamranh Bay as examples of neutrality violations.
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France
Russia
Madagascar
Kamranh Bay
Contingent naval moves heighten fears in London
London reports a tense view of the coming clash as Rojestvensky may join Nebogatov in the Straits of Malacca before battle. A five hour war council in Tokyo involved the elder statesmen the premier and ministers. Japan allegedly protested to France over the Russian Pacific squadron in Kamranh bay with no reply yet.
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London
Togo
Rojestvensky
Straits of Malacca
Nebogatoff
Tokyo
Japan
France
Kamranh Bay
Japan Seeks Neutrality Assurance Over Kamranh Bay
Dr Motono, Japanese minister to France, met Foreign Minister Delcasse to press for French neutrality assurances regarding the Russian Pacific squadron in Kamranh bay. France promised precautions to preserve neutrality and urged careful Indo-China governance.
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Paris
Motono
France
Delcasse
Japan
Kamranh Bay
Togo to Avoid Major Sea Battle in Russian War
Baron Hayashi, Japan’s minister to Great Britain, told the Associated Press that Admiral Togo will avoid a full fleet clash with Admiral Rozhestvensky. He predicts Togo will use torpedo boats to harass the Russians, aiming to sink ships with minimal own losses, leveraging night operations along Japan Korea and Formosa coasts.
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London
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
Associated Press
Togo
Rojestvensky
Port Arthur
Japan
Korea
Formosa
Randall to Be Major General as Gillette Retires
Washington April 22 Brigadier General George M Randall will be promoted to major general and assistant to the chief of staff upon Major General G L Gillespie retirement in June Colonel Arthur L Wagner will be promoted to brigadier general to succeed General Randall
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Washington
G. L. Gillespie
George M. Randall
Arthur L. Wagner
Randall
Apparatuses for Wall Paper Removal and Extensible Church Pew
A New Jersey inventor presents a heat capture device for furnaces to reclaim wasted heat via a refracting material and water wash system. Separately, a wall paper remover tool uses hot water or steam and a front scraper blade to loosen paper without splashing. An extensible pew design allows temporary seating expansion in overcrowded churches. Patents credited to Paul Wayts of Ottumwa Iowa, and John P. Kline of Reading Virginia, with George Thomson of Elizabeth New Jersey as inventor for the heat catcher.
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Paul Wayts
Ottumwa
Iowa
John P. Kline
Reading
George Thomson
Elizabeth
N. J
Postal Rates to Los Angeles Listed in Notice
A brief notice outlines postage charges to Los Angeles with Second Class at 13.50 dollars and First Class at 17.50 dollars. The figures accompany a regional mailing rate schedule and eligibility details.
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Grays Harbor
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Dr M A Smoot Osteopathic Physicians Ad
Dr M A Smoot osteopathic physicians list offices at Postoffice block and Commercial Block with hours 8 30 11 30 am 1 00 5 00 and 7 30 9 pm. Phone numbers 1884 315 Market Street and 1543 residence 541. Will practice in state and federal courts. Room 14 Dabney Block.
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Crowther-Wooding Dock
Grand Heron Streets
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Market Street
Zelaska Block
Dabney Block
Bow Steering Venture Aims To Redesign Vessel Fronts
An Indiana inventor proposes a one piece hull with a detachable forward bow housing pivoting reins to steer by ropes from the bow rather than the stern. The described engine of erosion explains why cordite powders erode gun bores, contrasting British powder with US navy powder and its heat and pressure effects.
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Indiana
United States Navy
Effect of Powder on Guns Threatens Artillery
Smokeless powder weakens gun interiors by burning or eroding near the powder chamber raising serious concerns for modern artillery. The article notes chemical instability and potential damage from prolonged use, posing safety and reliability risks for ordnance crews.
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