President Harper Undergoes Abdominal Cancer Surgery
Chicago February 22 Hundreds of University of Chicago students prayed as President William R Harper underwent a major abdominal cancer operation at Presbyterian Hospital. Surgeons found carcinoma at the posterior colon end and concluded complete removal was not possible. Recovery efforts continue with anticipated X ray and medical treatment, though prognosis remains hopeful.
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Fierce Mexican Yaqui battle spurs surrender and retreat
Fortified by about 400 Mexican troops under General Torres, the Mexican force killed two years of Yaquis and captured 167 prisoners in a two day clash east of La Colorado. Surviving Yaqui groups scattered while the main body regrouped under Captain Luis Barron until reinforcements arrived. Torres withdrew to Colorado with prisoners, abandoning pursuit of those who escaped. In Ireland, Redmond and the Irish Party push to adjourn for talks on under secretary MacDonnell, exposing government disarray as MPs debate army neglect and ministerial powers.
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Republicans Minimize Case in Senate Trial Amid Absences
Washington February 22 Special says talk circulates that Judge Swayne may be acquitted and resign. Some Republican senators show grave oath obedience, others absently attend hearings, signaling partisan overtones. The piece notes concerns over politics, potential implications for presidential appointments, and calls for impartial justice.
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British Press Deems North Sea Decision Harsh on Arbitration
London newspapers condemn the North Sea commission ruling that favors Russia and fear a dangerous precedent in international law. Premier Balfour defends the government, saying Britain bears costs but seeks to avoid war and relies on Russian assurances to guard against recurrence.
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North Sea Commission Faces Final North Sea Inquiry Report
A Paris based semi official statement quotes the North Sea Commission’s handling of the incident. It notes the commission will not judge Japanese torpedo boats but says the Russian admiral acted to protect his squadron. The report, led by Admiral Von Spaur, will be sent to Russia and Britain with no appeal. Public reading likely Saturday.
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International Commissaion
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Peace talk struggles amid Russian resolve
St. Petersburg reports show the peacenik faction gaining strength but no decision or movement yet. Russia maintains no change in stance, Japan must propose terms, and Russia vows to press the war until Kuropatkin defeats Oyama and Ramill Rostvensky’s squadrons fate is decided. Russia bets on its greater financial endurance to outlast Japan. Sharp outpost fighting reported in Manchuria with Russian losses. Parole misunderstanding cited for three officers leaving San Francisco.
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Resolutions Probe Osage Foster Lease Questions
Washington February 22 Representative Stephens of Texas introduced two House resolutions asking the secretary of the interior for the Foster oil and gas lease details. They demand copies of the lease and subleases, dates of approval, and all related correspondence. They seek the legal authority for subleases and whether the secretary ratified the Almeda sublease, plus ownership info on the Almeda company and potential ties to the secretary. They request the February 18 letter to the Indian Affairs Committee questioning the need for extending the lease and whether the secretary has new information justifying the extension to 10 years on 680000 acres of Osage land.
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Branch unity reported at Memphis dental convention
Memphis Tenn February 22 there will be no rupture between the southern branch of the National Dental association and the main body. A committee favored President Alexander s plan to unify and redistrict into east middle and desert divisions. A secretarial committee will systematize the plan. About 200 delegates attended sessions. Much time was spent on technical papers and discussions.
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