North Sea decision exonerates Rosestvensky on torpedo risk
An international commission finds no torpedo boats near the Russian fleet but says Admiral Rosestvensky had reason to fear attack. It notes straitened conditions, emphasizes his attempts to avoid firing on trawlers, and criticizes not informing others, while defending his restraint and humanity.
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Paris
International Commission of Inquiry
North Sea
Rojestvensky
Amiral
Rosestvensky
Police Protection Under Corrupt Police System Critique
District Attorney Jerome warned at the People's Institute that police corruption runs deep in New York. He cited saloon tribute schemes, pickpocket rings tied to central detectives, and police demands for shares of criminal proceeds. He blamed unenforceable liquor laws and noted political risk for any reform.
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New York
Jerome
People’s Institute Club
Montana
California
Central Office
Roosevelt
Senator Fulton Accepts Invitation to Exposition Opening
Washington February 28 Senator Fulton announced from the committee on industrial arts a resolution accepting the invitation from the Lewis and Clark Exposition to attend the opening on June 1, 1900.
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Washington
Fulton
Committee On Industrial Arts
Senate
Move to oust Standard Oil from Kansas under anti trust law
Topeka attorney general Coleman will file quo warranto in the state supreme court to eject the Standard Oil Company from Kansas claiming it operates as a trust in violation of the anti trust law. Gov. Hoch has conferred with Coleman about the action and the Smiley decision supports the move. Chanute sets criminal cases against Prairie Oil and Gas Company officers under the Farrelly anti trust law as the company, a Standard concern, conducts business in multiple counties.
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Topeka
Kan
Coleman
Supreme Court
Standard Oil Company
Kansas
Hoch
United States Court
Smiley
Standard
Chanute
Prairie Oil and Gas Company
Prairie Company
Land division rumor spreads among Russian peasants
Reports from St. Petersburg dated February 27 describe a growing belief among southern province peasants that Emperor Nicholas II will issue a March 4 manifesto granting a general land division. Peasants measure lands, fearing upheaval, while reservists resist, claiming the war is over and politics dominate regional strikes. Authorities consider sending more troops to the Caucasus.
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St. Petersburg
Tula
Saratoff
Poltava
Riazan
Moscow
Russia
Caucasus
Fire Rages Through New Orleans Riverfront Docks
A massive blaze along the New Orleans riverfront destroys nearly a dozen blocks of Stuyvesant docks facilities on the Illinois Central line. The loss includes two grain elevators and hundreds of freight cars with 20 000 bales of cotton. Estimated damage runs about five million dollars.
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New Orleans
Illinois Central
Stuyvesant
Mexican Forces Engage Yaquis in Mazatlan Mountains
In a two day clash near La Colorado Mazatlan mountains General Torres forces kill 40 Yaquis and take 147 prisoners with minimal Mexican losses.
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la Colorado
Mexico
Mazatlan
Torres
Postoffice Inspectors Uncover Mail Theft Ring
Helena authorities report inspectors Beatty and Perkins using decoy packages between Helena and Silver twelve miles north to expose extensive merchandise thefts from the mails. Arrests expected in the case.
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Helena
Mont
Beatty and
Perkins
Silver
Jim's Sweetheart in the Boat Race Glory
A poem narrates a mother and family sacrificing for Jim Leslie, captain of the crew, as they see him win a college boat race. The mother in faded attire urges pride while Jim kisses his mother after the victory amid a cheering crowd.
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Jim
Jim Leslie
Contrary Courtship Falls Into Genuine Affection
In a lively household, Phyllis Farrell and Ronald Mackenzie resist a staged betrothal funded by a late friend's will. Their feigned enmity turns to real feeling under a starry garden sky as each confesses love, revealing a true contrary courtship and a happy ending.
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Ronald Mackenzie
Father
Phyllis Farrell
Flora and wildlife of the Everglades described
The Everglades islands host virgin forests with live oaks bays and wild fruit trees. Vines orchids water lilies ferns and a rich flora mix with animal life including deer otters panthers bears alligators and crocodiles. Seminoles rely on wild plants and otter trapping for revenue. Century.
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Everglades
Florida
Cape Sable
Diver at Honolulu Wharf Bravely Works by Feel in Mud
A veteran Honolulu diver works thirty feet down placing copper sheathings on pilings torn by reef drives. He cannot see through the mud and signals needs by rope as bubbles rise and a barge crew supplies air. He endures long submersion times, sometimes six to seven hours, with air pumped directly to his helmet. He is paid about fifteen dollars a day for risking his life.
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New Bishop Estate
Honolulu
Honolulu Pacific Commercial Advertiser
Graduates of American School of Osteopathy Listing
Tel 177 rooms 7 and 8 Postoffice block advertises graduates of the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Mo with office hours 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 1 to 5 and 7:30 p.m. Tel 1884.
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G and
Heron Streets
Everett E. Lane
D. D
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
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Mel
Darling Heart
Wei
Desmond
Taragon
Ann
Nitehener
South Africa
The
Old Gotrox
Baltimore Herald
Patience
Patrice
Yonkers
Paul Smits
J. A. Mapes
M. D
Aberdeen General Hospital
BR. Watkins
Crowther-Wooding Block, Cor
Hayes & Hayes Bldg
Tel
R. H. Long
DR. M., A. Smoot
Osteopathic Physicians
A. G. Kinnison
Market St
Cross
Zelasko
G Street
H. Fox
Robert. E. Taggart
Wil
Dabney Block
I. W. Mason
Youu
Heron St
C. C. Vammen
Heron
Aberdeen
Fred Hewett
Prop
Wash
SVEA
J. A. Moller
F St
Aberdeen, Wash
Harry A. Hage
Tes
R. Hayes Bellefonte
Penn. Hayes & Hayes, Bankers
Porgie
Central Restaurant
M. Antich, Propr
Heron and
Wishkah
M. Francescovich
Heron Street
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
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