Russia Restores Order as Poland Sees Exceptions
Report says conditions are returning to normal in Russia with general restoration except for Poland. Warsaw hints at near normalcy while St. Petersburg forms a ministers committee and the emperor approves proposals to strengthen the throne senate link and curb ministerial overreach. Rumor says Maxim Gorky may have been released but confirmation is lacking.
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Poland
Warsaw
Committee of Ministers
St. Petersburg
Senate
Maxim Gorky
Troops Fire Few During Riot Breakup in St Petersburg
Detailed reports from the St. Petersburg military district state that during the Jan. 22 demonstration only 480 on guard fired among thousands. The total cartridges expended were 1,002, with 208 wounded in hospitals. Maxim Gorky was not released and remains in solitary confinement at St. Peter and St. Paul fortresses, with no clear trial or deportation in sight.
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St. Petersburg Military District
Maxim Gorky
St. Peters and
St. Paul Fortress
Maxim the Bitter
Alexis Pyeshkoff
Hoch to plead guilty to bigamy charge
Police report Johann Hoch will plead guilty to bigamy after admitting guilt in the case. The proceedings focus on unlawful marriage claims and legal consequences for Hoch.
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Johann Hoch
Hoch Denies Murder Claims Amid Bigamy Charge
Johann Hoch, arraigned in Jefferson Market Court, denied murdering any wives and said the accusations are mistaken identity. He planned to plead guilty to bigamy in Chicago and argued similar Hochs exist in the West. Detective notes reference a German upbringing in Gensingen and a man named Jacob.
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Johann Hoch
Jefferson Market Court
Chicago
Hoch
Germany
Briof
John Graf
Gensingen
Bingen-on the-Rhine
Jacob
German diamond agent Schmidt tied to Chicago murder case
Graf claims Hoch may be Jacob Schmidt whose past links to Germany and marriage to two Wisconsin women, Catherine Wilson of Mazamanie and Margaret Kelly of Appleton, are noted. Authorities reportedly found poison in the organs of two of Hochs alleged dead wives.
Gotch Defends U S Heavyweight Wrestling Title
Frank Gotch of Humboldt Iowa defended his United States heavyweight wrestling title against Tom Jenkins of Cleveland. Gotch won the second and third falls in 1 minute 12 seconds and 1 minute 12 minutes respectively after Jenkins took the first fall in 28 minutes. The purse was $2 000 and about 3 500 spectators attended. Jenkins weighed 202 pounds and Gotch 199 pounds.
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Frank Gotch
Humboldt
United States
Tom Jenkins
Gotch
Jenkins
Freight wreck near Milton leaves one dead
An eastbound extra freight crashed into a local freight on the Great Northern near Milton, North Dakota, Thursday evening. Head Brakeman Baker was killed in the engine cab. Brakeman Wilson was injured fatally, Engineer Fry suffered a dislocated ankle.
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N. D
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Milton
Baker
Wilson
Fry
Pittsburg Graft Probe Indicts 62 Women and Gamblers
The grand jury on Thursday returned true bills against sixty two women and gamblers in Allegheny tied to the graft investigation. Prosecutors say many prominent officials will face involvement as the crusade continues.
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Pittsburg
Legheny
Mitchell Welcomes Investigation of Charges in Land Frauds
Oregon Senator John H. Mitchell, indicted by a U S grand jury in Portland on bribery related to land frauds, says he welcomes a full probe and that only misconstrued acts and unwarranted inferences link him to the case. He denies any connection with Frederick R. Kribs or receiving money from him.
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John H. Mitchell
Oregon
United States Grand Jury
Portland
Mitchell
Frederick R. Kribs
Kribs
President and Mrs Roosevelt host White House dinner
Telegraphic items note the Roosevelts entertaining at a White House dinner in honor of the Supreme Court. Panama Canal Zone sanitation efforts are underway in Panama and Colon. Five hundred Slavonia passengers from Fiume are held for examination in New York as suspected contract laborers. Marquis of Linlithgow named Scotland secretary replacing Andrew Graham Murray who becomes a judge. Denver ballot box stuffing questions prompt disclosure that some ballots were left outside and folded differently.
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White House
Supreme Court
Slavonia
Fiume
New York
Marquis of Linlithgow
Scotland
Andrew Graham Murray
Denver
Minnesota Gallerial Association Convention Set for Feb 16 17
The Minnesota Gallerial Association will hold its annual convention in the council chambers of the city hall on February 16 and 17. Governor Johnson will welcome delegates as officials promise interesting discussions at the gathering.
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St. Paul, OE
Minnesota Gallerial Association
Johnson
Strike Dwindles in Warsaw As Workers Return
Warsaw reports nearly ended strike with smaller factories reopening Friday and larger ones by Monday. Bakers and printers resume Friday while streets remain under military control. Schools push for Polish language amid nationalist economic agitation.
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Warsaw
Strike at Warsaw Fails Over Money Shortage
London report from Feb 3 says Warsaw strike falters due to organizer funding. The Times correspondent notes malcontents gathered as the demonstration neared its peak and police lethargy created an impression that authorities allowed crowding and possible suppression measures.
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Warsaw
London
the Times
Disturbances in Cracow After Socialist Speech
Serious disturbances reported in Cracow as thousands gather at the monument to the poet Wieziewicz. Deputy Daszinski denounces the Russian emperor and his portrait is torn amid shouts of vengeance. Police disperse the crowd. fifteen seriously wounded and many arrested.
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Cracow
Wieziewicz
Daszinski
Russia
Death to the Czar and His Family Posters Found
Police in St. Petersburg remove large red placards posted on Vasili Island walls warning Death to the Tyrants and promising to wipe out the Romanoff family from czar to infant. The notices call for violence to bring Russia to life and urge crowds to stand by their saviors when the blow is struck.
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St. Petersburg
Czar
Vasili Island
Russia
Blackmailed by the Police in Warsaw Allegations
London reports Warsaw police extort money from citizens by detaining them at night and releasing only after payment. The Daily Maid’s Warsaw correspondent cites brutal whippings of prisoners and corrupt release after a bribe to a police sergeant. Prisoners are said to be crowded into unsanitary cells.
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London
Warsaw
Daily Maid
Polish Revolution Demonstration in Lemberg Against Czar
Thousands of workers marched with banners reading Hurrah for the Polish Revolution and Down With the Czar through Lemberg streets. The crowd halted before the Russian consulate and dispersed after police arrests.
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Lemberg
Russia
Russia Seeks Foreign Capital to Build Navy Yards
The Russian admiralty plans to rebuild and expand the navy and attract foreign capital for new shipyards at home. So far only one contract for a large ship has been awarded to a local firm, with other contracts possible. The move aims to reduce reliance on foreign builders and may involve American capital linked to Charles M. Schwab's upcoming visit.
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St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Aoumeter Reorn
Russia
United States
Charles M. Schwab
Viajt
Armies Near Battle As Weather Warms In Front of Oku
Russian forces confront the Japanese left wing with occasional firing while avoiding major assaults. Both sides push reconnaissance movements as bombardment continues. Japanese rarely返reply and preparations for a forthcoming clash grow with the thaw. Temperature plummeted to 18 degrees below zero Fahrenheit Wednesday night, with hints the cold spell may end this season.
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Oku
Moody De Cid decides flour draw back question
Attorney General Moody rules on a pauted matter regarding flour draw back, outlining the decision and its implications for pricing and supply. The ruling clarifies eligibility and potential remedies for affected parties.
Germany Tightens Grip on Canton As War Opens
London reports through the Times that Germany is expanding influence in Canton to exploit Russia's weak position. Berlin seeks control over provincial governance, demanding German approval for the governor, mirroring Russia's Manchuria policy as the war narrows opportunities in China.
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Times
Peking
Germany
Canton
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China
Manchuria
Nebraska House Names Six to Probe Railroad Influence Charges
Lincoln February 3 Speaker Rouse of the Nebraska house appointed a six member committee to investigate and report on charges of influence being exercised by a railroad combination in state affairs. The panel will study alleged overreach and report findings to the house for action.
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Neb
Rouse
Nebraska House
Pulitzer Endowed Journalism School Delayed
New York February 3 The New York Tribune reports the establishment of Columbia University's journalism school funded by Joseph Pulitzer will be deferred until the donor's death.
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New York
The
New York Tribune
Columbia University
Joseph Pulitzer
Refund of duty on flour partly from imported wheat
Washington February 3 The attorney general rules drawbacks may be allowed on exported flour made in part from imported wheat. Customs can verify foreign material by books of account or other evidence, with admin discretion on evidence sufficiency. Drawback limited to 1 percent of the duty paid, duty currently 25 cents a bushel. Regulations to implement the ruling will be prepared promptly.
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Washington
Ife Aleo
Secretary of the Treasury
Favorable Decision for Millers on Flour Drawbacks
Minneapolis February 8 Attorney General Moody rules flour drawbacks may be allowed on exports made from imported wheat. The decision upholds the millers plan and allows use of affidavits and books to establish manufacturer rights, marking a sweeping victory for the American flour industry.
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Minneapolis
Moody
Plane with His List Enables Global Market Supremacy
A fragmented fragment speaks of a plane and a list that push a product toward world market dominance. The wording hints at a person promoting a breakthrough to broaden reach beyond local limits.
Seed distribution debate stalls agricultural spending
Washington on February 3 saw a heated discussion in the agricultural department over distributing ordinary farm and garden seeds. Led by Mr Ledse opponents argued seed allotments should favor only rare varieties while supporters but the program continued amid the dispute.
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s@tate
Stricultural Department
Ledse
Fpettes
Alabama
Post Office Bill Endures Scrutiny. Mild Sensation Sparks Debate
Washington reports a mild sensation as the post office appropriation bill remains under consideration and retains a provision for special mail facilities on trunk lines. Rep Baker of New York accuses some Democrats of backing mail subsidies to cripple the party and denounces others for forcing Judge Parker as their presidential candidate, alleging monoplists controlled the move.
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House
Baker
New York
Judge Parker
Record Cold Wave Grips Northwest and Midwest
The United States Weather Bureau warns the cold wave will persist at least 24 more hours. Glendive Montana reported 60 below zero, with Havre 34 below and Winnipeg 24 below. Chicago logged 14 below at sunrise and 8 below by afternoon, with a forecast of 18 below before morning. No deaths reported yet despite widespread hardship.
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Havre
Winnipeg
Battleford
Medicine Fiat
Biemarck
Devils Pate
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Chicago
Baris
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Bereen
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