Destructive Rochester Fire Destroys Major Stores
A major blaze in Rochester New York destroyed part of the retail dry goods district. Sibley Lindsay and Kerr suffered the largest loss with extensive stock and buildings. No fatalities. Assistant Chief Frank Jaynes injured. Insurance losses exceed 23 million dollars with 2,560 workers temporarily displaced. Fire started at the Rochester Dry Goods store and spread westward through Beadle Sherburne and Marble buildings toward the Granite Tower.
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Rochester
Sibley, Lindsay & Kurr Company
Jeant
Main Street
St. Paul Street
Clinton Avenue
Rochester Lry Goods Company
Butana
Cornwell
Kinley
Walkover Shoe Comany
Bibley, Lindsay & Kurr
Iorteanes Ee S
Sibley, Lindsay & Feurts
Bull Gs
Beadle & Sherburne Company
Rochester Dry Goods
Pan Ste the Smalley Lass
Scaffold Collapse At Chicago Post Office Kills One
A massive scaffold collapse at Chicago's new post office construction killed one man and fatally injured another. More than 160 plasterers and laborers were present as 100,000 square feet of lumber fell through all floors, burying workers beneath splintered timbers. Rescue efforts by ten fire companies recovered the first body, James Gallagher, 38, with a crushed head.
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Chicago
Lennox-Haldeman Company
John Peirce Company
James Gallagher
No Trading Stamps Move Aims to Abolish Practice
Pekin Illinois February 29 At the retail merchants state convention yesterday a paper by H M Schwepp of Alton on trading stamps sparked a plan to unite action to formulate a law for their complete abolition. Speaker said trading stamps were a menace to trade a detriment to the merchant and the means of causing the customer to pay an advanced price for his goods. Charles L Woodward attorney for the Butchers and Grocers association of Chicago spoke on employer responsibility in case of accident. Delegates toured industrial plants and a banquet was held in honor of visitors.
Buffalo Crime: Businessman Shoots Lawyer Then Kills Self
Henry L. Swartz of Baker and Swarts was fatally shot in his Buffalo office in the Marina Bank building by Li. A. Knowles of Knowles and Gardner after holding police at bay briefly. Knowles then killed himself. Swartz died later at the hospital. Believed motive cited as business complications.
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Brams
Buffalo
Henry L. Swartz
Baker & Swarts
Marina Bank
Li. A. Knowles
Knowles & Gardner
Knowles
Swartz
Money For War Drives Russian Subsidy Push
An influx of subscriptions of money and jewelry pours into the Russian treasury to support the navy and relief for war victims. M Kokeyzoff, new finance minister, pays tribute to Witte but postpones broad reforms until Tsar’s blessing returns. The treasury reports about 20 million dollars available, deemed sufficient for wartime needs, with more costly campaigns abroad anticipated. The Ukraine and peasantry contribute according to means despite hardship, and calls for hygiene and hospital ships rise as Russia readies for further conflict.
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St. Petersburg
Worlowse
M. Kokeyzoff
Nance
M. Witte
Tar
Isk
Tsien
Novosti
Russia
Dietory
Brera Rudberg
Anim
Kleft
Italy
Egypt
South Africa
Russia finding out shows US Russia tension explained
Novoe Vremya argues in a long leading article that clear distinctions exist between American people and government. It says friendship for Russia remains strong in the American mind, while some press agitation is blamed on Jewish influence and sensational diplomacy. The piece notes U S actions in Manchuria and Yalu, and questions Washington's stance toward Russia and naval demonstrations.
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Novos Vremya
St. Petersburg
Novoe Fremsya
United States
Russia
State Department
America
Manchuria
Cuisus
Hay
Chita
Guinboat Vicksburg
Yalu River
Telegraph
London
Nagasaki
London Daily Telegraph
Che Foo
Shanghai
Czar Directs Kuropatkin to Lead Russian Army in East
St Petersburg February 29. The Czar issued a manifesto to General Kuropatkin urging him to assume command of the Manchurian army against Japan and defend Russia’s honor. The Czar praises Kuropatkin’s gifts and asks divine aid for the difficult task, bestowing the Order of St Alexander Nevsky. Paris announces a Franco Spanish arbitration treaty signed, mirroring recent pacts with Britain and Italy.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Ar East
Russia
Far East
St. Alexander Nevyski
Paris
Foreign Office
France
Spain
Great
Britain
Italy
Great Britaly
President Roosevelts Panama Canal Board Appointments
President Roosevelt has begun naming the Panama canal commission members with five definite acceptances. Potential appointees include Rear Admiral Walker General Davis Colonel Hecker William Parsons and William Burr. Remaining names likely Benjamin Harrod and Oswald Grunsky. The president aims to avoid delay in canal work and to send confirmations to the Senate.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pen Fathmian Canal Commission
John G. Walker
United States Navy
Georges W. Davis
United States Army
Frank Hecker
Detroit
William Barclay Parsons
New York Subway
Wiliam H. Burr
Columbia University
New York
Walker Isthmian Canal Commission
Panama
Benjamin M. Harrod
New Orleans
Misssissippi River Commission
Oswald Grunsky
San Francisco
Grunsky
Alfred Noble
Pennsylvania
Rilroad
Amadaon
Republic of
M. Bunau-Varilla
Repubile
Judge condemns co employer rule in railroad case
Connecticut Judge Wheeler condemned the co employer doctrine as causing worker injuries and deaths. He awarded nominal damages of 50 dollars against the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad for a section hand Sylvester Sullivan killed when a train backed down on a handcar. He urged legislative remedy to hold employers responsible for neglect of fellow employees and protect workers.
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Connecticut
New London
Conn
Wheeler
New York, New Haven
Inquiries Ordered on Port Arthur Crisis Rumors
Czar orders an inquiry into the Port Arthur situation amid dismissals and degradations. Rumors circulate about Viceroy Alexieff as a disappointing figure. Reports cite commissariat failures, missing field services, and delays in troop transport.
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Port Arthur
Delersburg
Peczar
Mtany
Alexieff T
Commissariat
Russia
Russians Pray Describing War Spirit In Moscow Sermons
Russian crowds in Moscow and St. Petersburg participate in fervent prayers for military success as war anxieties mount. Donations flood in, telegraph lines face cuts, and peasants gift clothing while the nation braces for potential Japanese intervention and broader international tensions.
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Moscow
St. Petersburg
Iperlan Chapel
Russia
Trotting Association
Lesying Nija Novogorod
Russia predicts August victory and Japan defeat in war plan
A Russian official near the war plans says the war will end in August or September with Japan completely defeated. He cites strengthened eastern forces and plans to add 100000 troops, asserting Russia will remain on the defensive until numbers assure victory and noting heavy reinforcements arriving at about 9000 per day.
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Petersburg
Japan
Russia
Great Britain
United States
Chased by a Wolf Pack in Five Mile Ice Run
Otto Bremner, a Schroeder lumber camp worker, was chased across a lake ice by a pack of wolves for five miles. To slow the pursuing animals he burned his garments one by one, igniting a trail of flame as he ran, finally reaching cashing shelter exhausted with singed clothing and battered by the ordeal in northern Michigan.
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Wo Harbors
Mich
Peh
Otto Bremner
Bremner
Schroeder
Cook County
Tofte
Lin
Jie
Fort
Hia Mackintosh
Brenner
Swallowg Poison Death of Cousinassisted Suicide in City
A 14-year-old girl in Breghenyvise committed suicide at her brother's home, after receiving news of a deceased cousin who was close to her. She bought poison from local stores, drank most of the two ounces, and died instantly. The note papers indicate she could not live without her friend. Coroner to investigate.
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Breghenyvise
Miler
Mande
Nartheen
Dresher
Nimosis
Hone
Selinol
Li Drag
Pasec
Shwuysl
Lumberman Missing Near Two Harbors
Friends fear timber cruiser Anton Zazaski is dead after he left West Duluth in mid December to traverse northern Lake and Cook counties on snow shoes. No word since. search efforts span lumber camps and wilderness between Ely and Two Harbors.
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Anton Zazaski
Two Harbors
Mich
Lake
Cook Counties
Zazaski
West Duluth
Wook County
Ely
Lake County
Cook County
Bneck Ly
Zaraski
Boulevard Through Woods Logging Road Seen Eight Miles Distant
Walker Minn Web Part of Pine Island Beltrami county Irvine logging camps boast a 14 mile long 50 foot wide level road with eight mile visibility for log loads. Over 200 men work there seven loads daily pulled by eight horses with sleighs carrying 14000 to 17000 feet then 1040 and about 6000 feet. The road is well staked with evergreen barriers and valued for efficiency.
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Walker
Minn
J. A. Irvine
Pine Island
Beltrami County
Minnesota
Irvine
Stillwater
Irvine Company
Russian protest over Japan’s alleged breach of laws
From St Petersburg and Washington reports, Russia argues Japan violated the law of nations by cutting communications and attacking ships at Chemulpo during the Japanese war with Russia. The Russian government claims Japan’s actions offend civilized conduct and chivalry, while noting diplomatic efforts to contest the incident and the Russian ambassador’s delivery of a protest to Secretary of State.
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Russia
Japan
M. Pavloff
Wahehington
Itviunt
Russia Intrigues Report On Korean Loan and Intrigue
A Seoul correspondent reports pro Russian intrigue in Korea tied to a national loan of 4,500,000 l. s nearly covered. Patriotism spreads to servants and laborers as funds come from savings. Intriguers, led by a former war minister, allegedly meet at night at the Wrenuly legation to influence Qingchon in the east of Seoul.
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Tokia
Fab
Torah Bays
Seoul
Legation
Chyunchyon
Conflict Near Chemunpo In Korea War Front
Reports from Seoul and debuts describe near conflict as Japanese forces, about 50,000 strong, move between Seoul and Ping Yang with advance guards north of Ping Yang. Roads are clogged by thaw, complicating transport of provisions and munitions. Russians maintain lines between Wiju and Anju, with spies near Ping Yang and no southward advance yet.
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Chemunpo
Korea
Seoul
Ping Yang
Wiju
Anju
Japan seeks protectorate over Korea, reports claim
Paris reports indicate Japan aims to establish a protectorate over Korea by securing treaty execution through the Korean emperor. Russian channels and official quarters are cited as confirming this, with Russia opposing a Japanese protectorate as void if Korea is coerced. The scenario resembles a man signing under duress, reshaping regional rights and neutralities.
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Paris
Japan
Korea
Russia
K Orea
Food shortages spark Siberia government action
In Siberia authorities move to curb fuel speculation as rivers freeze and supply lines tighten. News notes rising prices for provisions, continued railway activity on Lake Baikal ice, and a confiscation of a $200,000 stock from a speculator who hoarded fuel, with the government compelled to repurchase at far above his asking price.
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Siberia
Lake Baikal
Yver
A Million for Japan War Fund Offer From Tokio Millionaire
Tokio February report states Kasushira Okahara, a Tokio millionaire, offers his private museum for sale in America and England for 2 million dollars to donate to the Japanese war fund. The collection spans thirty years with over a thousand Tibetan Chinese and Japanese idols, plus temple woodwork and ancient artifacts from thirteen centuries. He seeks a municipality or museum buyer to preserve the collection and will meet any conditions for the fund.
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Senate
Secretary of State
Morgan
United States
Organization of the Republic of
Panama
Panamia
Tokio
T Okio
Kasushira Okahara
America
England
Japan
Okahara
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