Japanese Withdrawal Signals Possible Turning Move in War
Gunshu Pass reports indicate the Japanese have withdrawn about thirty five miles south of the Russian front. Cossack patrols find no Japanese within range and Gen Linevitch orders scouting east and west to guard any flanking maneuver. In St Petersburg officials note talk of shifting focus to Vladivostok while preparing for continued war.
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Gunshu Pass
Linevitch
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Vladivostok
Associated Press
Gunsha Pass
Tie Pass
Mrs Chadwick Sentenced To Ten Years In Ohio Penitentiary
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick faces a decade in the Ohio state penitentiary after a federal court judge imposed ten years on six counts with two counts at two years and two at one year each. Attorney J P Dawley plans to appeal the consecutive sentencing as improper.
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Cleveland
Cassie L. Chadwick
Ohio State Penitentiary
Robert W. Taylor
United States District Court
Chadwick
J. P. Dawley
Dakota Trial Trip Completes With No Flaws Found
New London reports the steamer Dakota completed a 24 hour official trial with all systems passing tests. The vessel drew 22 feet of water and achieved speeds of ten to fifteen knots in favorable tides. She is set to sail to Newport News for drydock cleaning and painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Dakota
New York
Newport News
Darling to Step Out Truman H Newberry to Be Assistant Secretary
Washington March 27 President Roosevelt has tendered the office of assistant secretary of the navy to Truman H Newberry of Detroit Michigan and the office has been accepted. Newberry is a prominent Detroit businessman. He will succeed Charles H Darling of Vermont who resigned. Darling has been appointed collector of the port of Burlington and will devote his time to that office and law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman H. Newberry
Detroit
Washington
Roosevelt
Navy
Mich
Newberry
Charles H. Darling
Vermont
Darling
Burlington
Woman Deputy Sheriff Appointed in Colorado Springs
Mrs. Elizabeth Cass Goddard named deputy sheriff of Paso County by Sheriff Grimes. She is the only woman holding this post in Colorado and will use her powers to aid in protecting mistreated animals.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Elizabeth Cass Goddard
Colorado
Paso County
Grimes
Report on Philippine Progress Praises American Control
Governor Lamothe of Cochin China, in a confidential report summarized by Dr Lamothe, cites strong economic and political progress in the Philippines under American rule. He notes four months of study, education advances, and growing municipal liberty, claiming gains have surpassed the prior 350 years.
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Paris
Clementel
Philippine Islands
Java
Lamothe
Cochin
China
Philippines
Peace or Revolution Discussed by Russian Council of Ministers
At an extraordinary session in St. Petersburg presided by M. Witte the ministers thoroughly debated peace versus war. Witte urged national unity and warned that further calls to rally reserves could spark wide fighting. The council reportedly favored taking steps toward peace and informed the czar.
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St. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
M. Witte
Russia
Washington Building Falls at World’s Fair Site
A Washington state erected World’s fair building collapsed during demolition in St. Louis injuring three workers. Workers had been tearing down the 110 foot timber props since the month’s start when another timber gave way and the structure fell.
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St. Louis
Gorky Prosecution Set For May Trial In St Petersburg
The authorities decide to prosecute Maxim Gorky for drafting proclamations aimed at overthrowing the state and disturbing public order. The case will be heard May 2 in St Petersburg court with a closed jury.
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St. Petersburg
Maxim Gorky
Court of Justice
Interior sets funds for Payette Boise and Milk River projects
The secretary of the interior allocates 2.3 million dollars from the reclamation fund for the Payette Boise irrigation project in Idaho and 1 million dollars for the Milk River project in Montana. Planned reclamation spans 370000 acres in Idaho and 820000 in Montana with ultimate costs of 11 million and 10 million dollars respectively.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Reclamation Fund
Payette-Boise
Idaho
Montana
Chelan Farmer Unveils New Apple The Chelan Golden
Peter Wapato of Chelan county a noted Indian fruit grower from Lake Chelan has introduced a new apple seedling called the Chelan Golden. The variety resembles the Pearmain, is unique worldwide, and promises four tiers per fruit with striking color.
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Chelan
Peter Wapato
Chelan County
Lake Chelan
US Steel to announce wage raise in early April
Officials of United States Steel Corporation have completed plans to announce a substantial wage increase effective Saturday April 1. The raise will affect about 30,000 workers in the district around Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Record Irish Emigration Surges from Queenstown
The steamer Celtic carried 1,010 Irish to America from Queenstown on Saturday marking a peak in emigration. Reports from the interior suggest this year's outflow from Ireland will surpass recent records.
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Queenstown
Celtic
Amreica
Ireland
Delaware legislature fails to elect senator
Dover March 27 the Delaware legislature adjourned without choosing a United States senator. The Delaware senate vacancy remains until January 1907 unless an extra session calls an election.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
United States
Senate
The New Agriculture and the Farmer's Rising Role
A Montreal Star summary notes that Indiana farm visits show modernizing farms with electric cars mail boxes and telephones. It argues machinery and better transport unlock farming as manufacturing, lifting farming status and attracting labor through improved tools, education, and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Daily Mail
C. C. James
Montreal Star
Cleveland Railway Bridge Sets Longest Movable Span
A new railroad bridge in Cleveland Ohio features a movable span of 160 feet. It is a double track rolling lift design built at a 60 degree 30 minute angle to meet span requirements. The center pinion engages a fixed rack along the girder simplifying machinery and reducing total bridge length. In normal weather the span operates with under 20 horsepower.
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Cleveland
Ohio
City of Cleveland War Department call for clear navigation channel
The city of Cleveland and the War Department demand a clear navigation channel 120 feet wide. Popular Mechanics notes the bridge is operated by two 50 horsepower DC motors. All operating machinery sits with tracks interlocked to prevent movement without proper signals and derailment tracks stop train passage. The structure is designed to carry heavy loads.
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Cleveland
War Department
Popular Mechanics
Bridge carries uniform train load on concrete piers
Two 177 ton locomotives draw a uniform 5000 pounds per linear foot load on each track. Rails weigh 100 pounds per yard and the bridge rests on Portland cement concrete piers on piles.
Imperial Italian Band Encore Stirs Uncle Cyrus
In town, Uncle Cyrus enjoys a public concert by the Imperial Italian Band with an encore after a fine slide trombone solo. He laughs at the mournful piece, noting the old joke about swallowing the slick trombone.
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Cyrus
Charles
Uncle Cyrus
New York Ownership of Soo Electric Plant Highlighted
The article states that the Soo electric power plant in Canada is owned by New Yorkers, underscoring cross border ownership. It emphasizes New York investors and regional energy ties influencing Canadian infrastructure.
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New York
Sun Plant
Wealthy debtors trust coal and ice bills in winter and summer
The saying reflects a belief that riches have wings as households face high utility costs in extreme seasons. It notes how paying for coal in cold months and ice in hot months highlights financial strain and the vigilance of frugal households.
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Big Pacific
Washington Building Falls
Steel Trust
Indiana
Tory
Paul Smits, M. D
J. A. Mapes, M. D
Aberdeen General Hospital
DR. Watkins
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Heron Streets
Everett E. Lane
D. D
Hayes & Hayes Bldg
Tel
R. H. Long
M. A. Smoot
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American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
A. G. Kinnison
Market St
J.C. Cross
Zelaska Block
G Street
E. H. Fox
ROBERT_E. TAGGART
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Dabney Block
I. W. Mason
Heron St
D. C. Vammen
Heron
Aberdeen
Fred Hewett
Prop
Heron and Fats
Aberdeen, Wash
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J. A. Moller
F St
Thomas R. Hayes
Bellefonte
Penn
Harry A. Hayes
Hayes & Hayes
Bankers
M. Antich
Wishkahk
M. Francescovich
E. Heron Street
Wash
Fred Redinger
Pioneer Barber Shop
Heron Street
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