War Briefs on Kamranh Bay Russian Fleet and Neutrali
In Kamranh Bay Russian Admiral Rosestvensky reportedly stays outside French waters amid Japanese concerns. Paris says neutrality is observed. Motono seeks assurances France will remain neutral. St Petersburg notes coaling in neutral zones, with tensions rising over potential naval movements and May Day unrest. Memorial Hall dedication and torpedo boats bound for Vladivostok round out the dispatches.
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St. Petersbire
Manchuria
St. Petersburg
Ministry of Finance
Shanghai
Rosestvensky
Straits of
Formosa
Togo
Saigon
Cochin-China
Rojesivensky
Kamranh Bay
Jonquieres
Paris
Froneh
France
Metono
Decasse
Indo-China
Delcasse
Japan
Whch
Rojestvensky
Russia
Black Sea
Dardanelles
Conservatory of Music
Rimskty Karsakoff
Conservatory
Trepoli
Elas
Moscow Gazette
Joe Jefferson Dies at Palm Beach Home
Beloved actor Joe Jefferson died at his Palm Beach residence The Reefs at 6 15 last evening after a period of illness. Surrounded by wife sons Charles B and Frank Jefferson nurse Miss Malel Tingham Dr R J Potter and servant Carl Kettler, his death followed indigestion and progressively failing health after a visit to his son near Palm Beach. The body to be sent to Buzzards Bay on a special train with family and friends.
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Palm Beach
West Palm Beach
Fla
Toseah Jefferson
Charles B
Frank Jefferson
Malel Tingham
R. J. Potter
Carl Kettler
Jefferson
Charles
Hohe Sound
Cleveland
Buzzard's Bay
Platt of Connecticut Dies After Prolonged Illness
Washington Conn April 22 United States Senator Orville Hitchcock Platt of Connecticut died at his summer home in his native town at 853 last night from pneumonia. The end came after a broken abscess in the right lung caused strangulation. Platt, born July 19 1827, was elected to the senate in 1879 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Orris S Ferris and his last election was in 1903. Known for plain speech and accessibility he was deeply connected with Connecticut affairs and federal issues, and aspired to be known as the Father of the Senate in later years.
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Washington
Conn
Orville Hitchcock Platt
Connecticut
Platt
Senate
W. H. Barnum
Orris
Ferris
Senator Platt
Paul Lessar Dead Russian Minister to China Dies in Pekin
Paul Lessar Russian minister to China died Thursday night in Pekin after his foot was amputated He was appointed to China July 12 1901 as counsellor of the Russian embassy in London Lessar helped negotiate proposed amendments to the Russo Chinese Manchurian treaty and met with Prince Ching and Wang Wen Shu early in 1901 China urged stronger changes but the war with Japan paused talks with Li Hong Chang preserved Chinese sovereignty over Manchuria.
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China
Pekin
PoPail Lessar
M. Lessar
London
Prince Ching
Wang-Wen-Shu
Li Hung Chang
Manchuria
Russia
M. le¢ Bar
Japan
Plot to Kill Czar Unnerve Imperial Court in Russia
A St. Petersburg dispatch dated April 22 reports a plot to kill the czar and his kin among imperial guard troops. Officers, including nobles, are implicated, with dynamite found. Gov. Gen. Trepov’s agents uncovered the plan, prompting czarist nerves at Tsarskoe Selo and orders for provincial officials to stay on duty during Easter holidays. A separate report from Bialystok notes gunfire injuries amid street clashes and an attack on police. In Washington, the US Supreme Court sustains Missouri beer inspections, upholding the law against commerce clause challenge. Justice White writes the opinion with several justices dissenting.
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New York
St. Petersburg
Imperial Guard
Trepofi
Tsarskoe Selo
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Circuit Court
District of
Missouri
Pabstus
Crenshaw
White
Breyer, Brown
Day United
Record land hunger drives bigger Canadian exodus
This spring’s push to Canada outstrips prior years as immigration to wheat belts surges. Rail expansion opens new territory with 160 acre grants and low land prices from seven to ten dollars per acre. Farmers from Iowa Minnesota and Illinois see wheat yields of 30 bushels per acre and higher grazing values as agents offer guidance to settlers in Western Canada.
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Canada
United States
Iit
Iowa
Alnois
Minnesota
Torturing Humour and a Cure All Soap Ad
A testimonial extols Cuticura for a child’s facial sores with dramatic relief after using a small amount of the product. The ad then shifts to a Defiance Starch pitch praising quality and value, urging readers to try it to save money and patch quarrels today.
Heavy fines foe rebates under Elkins law curb railroads
Under the Elkins act a railroad paying or a shipper accepting rebates faces a $1000 to $20000 fine on conviction and carriers must observe published tariffs. The Interstate Commerce Commission can detect and prosecute violators. President Knapp notes rebate paying has become rare since passage. Also a note promotes Defiance Cold Water Starch claiming 16 oz per package and no sticking.
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Elkins
Interstate Commerce, Commission
Knapp
Commission
First Gun of Battle Fired At Kamranh Bay News
report from Paris and Manila recounts the Russian squadron leaving Kamranh bay at midday on April 28 and heavy cannonading at night, suggesting a torpedo attack by Japanese scouts. It notes Admiral Rojestvensky’s meeting with Admiral Jonquieres, dysentery for some officers, and cautious comments on the Franco-Japanese neutrality issue. The piece also describes weather and other distant events including Cheyenne snow disruptions.
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Saigon
French
Cochin-China
Amyand Bay
Rojestvensky
Jonquieres
Kamran Bay
Nebagolol
Oany
Paris
Kamrank Bay
Kamranh Jiay
Kiel
Tupffer
Winax Gortschakoff
Kital
Rejestvensky
Kamranh Bay
Manila
Narita Gore
Kamamura
Narita Goro
Togo
Formosa
France
Nicholas
Wrenel Waters
Plue
Trojestvensky
Madagascar
St. Petersburg
Marquis de Munville
Journal Des Debats
Japan
Kamranh
Patrie
Paia
Sensational Day in Wheat Pit Ends in Narrow Gain
Chicago April 23 A dramatic wheat market session saw John W Gates and associates try to seize May wheat. Prices plunged to lows near 98 1 90 but finally closed near 1.00 as allies including Armour & Co limited the loss. The episode sparked talk of a July corner while shipments and flour demand muted the outcome.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
John W. Gates
America
Gates
Armour & Company
Tne
Gates and Armour
Dean's Kidney Pills End Back Aches and Bladder Troubles
An ad urges readers to treat kidney trouble by addressing the cause and recommends Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites a Pittsburgh resident, S. D. Hunter, who attributes a three year relief to the product and notes availability from dealers for 56 cents, Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. It closes with a wry line about weather prophets.
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Dean
Ss. D
Hunter
Magbe No. 14
Pittshore
Wylie Avenue
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Defiance Starch Promises Lasting Hold and Value
Advertising claims that Defiance Starch is more flexible and long lasting than competing brands and offers one third more for sane money. The message asserts improved results and suggests readers will avoid explanations after hunting or fishing.
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D. A. Re Memorial Hall
Vladivostok
Sebastopol
Lewis Nixon
Vr Wvastor
Joe Jefferson
Paul Lessar
Czar
Poland
Bialystok
Russian Poland
Sawitzki
Ole Dachelor
Cuticura
Defiance
Velay Day
Rosentvensky
Cheyenne
Wyo
Cheyennne
Union Pacific
Haemon
Ory
J. W. Gates and Associates
Grokers
Union
St. Louis
Roosevelt
M. L. Readock
Yazoo City
Miss
Theederal Grand Jury
Reddock
North Carolina
Nashville, Tenn
Post Office Department
Reddack
Springfield
Ill
Frank D. Comerford
Hig Bart
Comerford
Warsaw
Indianapolis
Ind
Masonic Temple
Weather Prophets
Beckman Bros
Des Oy Mathes
Wu CG. Williams
Golby
Kansas
Peoria, Il
Mariots
Avery Buyer
Weile Lecke
Inpiloyeo
Cumberland
Hoosier School
Yappan
Grant Ave
Grand Rupids
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