Snowbound Rails Halted East West Trains In Montana Blizzard
A massive Dakota storm crippled the Northern Pacific line near Sterling, closing the East West route for five days. Snowdrifts up to 30 feet blocked tracks, thousands of cattle perished, and crews with plows and shovels labored to restore service. Passengers and mail delayed, with through trains gradually resuming arrivals at Butte.
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Logan
Missoula
Bitter Root
Charles B. Bratton
Standard Office
Joseph Allen
George Smith
Dawson
Jamestown
C. J. Wilson
Dakota Division
Russell
Great Northern
Havre
Russia and France Seek Peace in East
The Official Messenger prints Franco Russian declaration on the Anglo Japanese pact. Russia reaffirms China and Korea independence and the Siberian railroad plan to foster global trade and peace in the Far East. A separate committee list outlines nine appointees to curb labor capital tensions.
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St. Petersburg
China
Russia
Korea
Frussia
Far East
Manchuria
Great Britain
Japan
Franco-Russian Alliance Extension Sparks Berlin Comment
Berlin observers react to the Franco Russian declaration on China as diplomats in Paris share the text with Count von Buelow while Germany stays distant from China entanglements. In Washington the note is delivered to Secretary Hay and seen as a pledge to maintain the open door in China awaiting presidential memorandum.
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Berlin
Paris
Count von Buelow
Germany
China
Washington
Hay
Cambon
France
Count Cassini
Russia
Hanna names committee on conciliation in New York
Senator Mark Hanna names the Civic Federation conciliation committee at a New York meeting. The panel includes executive officers and selected members per by law.
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New York
Mark Hanna
Committee On Conciliation
Civic Federation
Young Lichtwood Boy Hurt In Runaway Accident
The 10 or 12 year old son of William Lichtwood near Helena was dragged by a runaway horse and wagon yesterday afternoon. He struck a post and the iron bolt pierced the right side of his head about four inches, fracturing bone. He was brought to Helena for treatment and is expected to recover but may be disfigured.
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Standard
Helena
William Lichtwood
Brooklyn Eagle
Funston
Manila
Chicago Tribune
General Funston
Billy Brown
10Th Cavalry
Brown
Fitzsimmons Stands Firm Over Century Club Bids
The Century Athletic club manager sent a telegram to Fitzsimmons demanding acceptance of a bid or cancellation of its offer. Fitzsimmons replied, insisting the club either acquiesce to his terms or withdraw its bid.
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New York
Century Athletic Club
Fitzsimmons
Ofer
Troubles in Hayti as authorities move prisoners aboard warship
Port au Prince reports a critical political situation with key prisoners taken aboard the Haitian warship Crete-a-Pirot. Authorities aim to quell disturbances before they reach revolutionary stages. Rumor says Public Works Minister Cleconte reached Jacmel with troops and restored order there.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
Crete-a- Pirot
I T
M. Cleconte
Jacmel
Noah Davis Former New York Justice Dies at 102
Noah Davis former New York Supreme Court justice died at his home in New York City at an advanced age. He presided at the Tweed official malfeasance trial and the Stokes Fiske murder case. He served one term in Congress as a Republican. Born in Haverhill New Hampshire in 1818.
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New York
Noah Davis
Supreme Court
William M. Tweed
E. S. Stokes
Fiske
Congress
Justice Davis
Haverhill
N. H
Venezuelan Minister Jose Andrade Dies in New York
Jose Andrade former Venezuelan minister in Washington died in New York City at 64 from pneumonia after a two week illness and a Wednesday relapse. He had been expected to recover before his sudden death.
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New York
Jose Andrade
Washington
Senor Andrade
Venezuelan political figure held numerous offices
A historic figure dominated Venezuelan politics by occupying nearly every high office at some time, including the presidency of the republic.
The Jolly Dungeon Fad Captivates New York Bohemia
The Jolly Dungeon in West Twenty fourth street cellar grows as a winter craze. Benny Singer created the concept and hosts lavish steak suppers for theatrical and artistic patrons. Dinners feature six inch steaks, English mutton chops, and songs that stretch into the night. Women in splendid dress and cakewalks amid a dingy cellar define the charm. The scene may spread to Philadelphia and other cities.
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New York
West Twenty-fourth Street
Benny" Singer
Benny
Hoyt
Lillian Russell
May Irwin
Joe” Leiter
Erybody
Philadelphia
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