Shafroth resigns Colorado seat amid fraud admission
Congressman Shafroth of Colorado’s First District relinquished his House seat amid the first recorded admission of election fraud by a member. He said he bore no blame and that fraud was uncovered by the elections committee. The move followed eight years of service as Boyne was named his successor amid Senate debate over Hanna’s health.
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Pull Day In Senate Hots Interest
Fragmentary notes show debate in the senate with attention on Patigni Abbobbing regarding a policy issue. Discussion centers on possible effects, timelines, and stakeholder impact as lawmakers seek clarity.
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Prairie Sails From Colon With Marines to Guantanamo
The United States auxiliary cruiser Prairie with a battalion of marines on board under Major Lucas departed Colon for Guantanamo last night. From Guantanamo it is expected to proceed to Santo Domingo. The withdrawal of marines ahead of the Panama United States treaty vote signals confidence no immediate Colombia Panama hostilities will occur, while U S warships maintain patrol along the Panamanian coast.
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Invited to Washington for Hanna Funeral by GOP Committee
Postmaster General Payne as vice chairman of the Republican National Committee telegrams all committee members expressing sorrow at Senator Hanna's death and requesting attendance at his funeral in the Senate chamber on Wednesday. Secretary Perry S Heath left Salt Lake City to represent the committee.
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Lord Roberts Retires from War Office Service
London reports Lord Roberts retires from the war office, yet offers services to the committee for imperial defense by special request of Premier Balfour. The Duke of Connaught is named inspector general under the reform scheme.
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State Bank of Corning Fails with Liabilities 150000
Corning February 16 The State Bank of Corning failed Monday with liabilities of 150000 and possible assets of 75000. The collapse raises concerns about local finances and the security of deposits.
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Boyarin Destroyed by Mine at Port Arthur
St Petersburg reports the Russian cruiser Boyarin blown up by a mine on February 13 with 197 officers and men lost. The vessel was one of three cruisers at Port Arthur that remained uninjured in recent fighting. No further disaster details released.
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Japan will not allow foreigners in its armed forces
Tokyo officials announce foreigners may not enlist in the Japanese army or navy and will only serve as spectators. The government seeks to protect domestic unity amid wartime mobilization and will not disclose projected moves.
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Washington
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Conditions Becoming Normal In Baltimore
Baltimore reports a cheerful business mood as the Clearing House resumes operations, with clearings about three times normal. Savings banks reopen with substantial deposits, Stock Exchange postpones trading to Feb 24, money in Baltimore inflows exceed 3 million since Saturday, and militiamen are sent home with reduced Fire District presence.
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Snow blockade renews in Michigan thumb region
Reports from Michigan's thumb region indicate a renewal of the snow blockade first seen two weeks ago. Dr. M A De Schweinitz, chief of division in the agricultural department, died Monday in Washington of claims. The Duncannon iron works in Pennsylvania suffered fire damage Monday destroying merchant mill guide mill and plate mill with losses estimated at seventy five thousand dollars. The funeral of J W Lemp, noted brewer who died by suicide, was held Monday in St Louis. H H Colclater, former Philadelphia Record editor and later post office service agent, died Monday in San Antonio Texas.
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Memorial Observances Mark Maine Destruction Anniversary
In Havana on February 16, Americans marked the sixth anniversary of the Maine destruction with red white and blue decorations and a black-draped wreck. Rev. Lowell McPherson delivered a brief memorial address as patriotic songs filled the harbor. Flags on American ships stood at half mast.
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Fire destroys four story building in St Louis loss 125000
Fire last night leveled a four story structure in St Louis housing the Belle Hickel Show Case Manufacturing company the Goodfellow Brooks Shoe Manufacturing company and the Will Brandt Surgical Instrument Manufacturing company with a total loss estimated at 125000.
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Four Russian Cruisers Return to Viadivostock After Hakodate Bombardment Dispatch
A St. Petersburg report to L Eclair asserts that following the bombardment of Hakodate, which is not officially corroborated, the four Russian cruisers that engaged in the action were driven back to Viadivostock by a storm.
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Russians Reported Major Losses in Port Arthur Fight
Dispatches from the Far East relay rumors of a new Port Arthur engagement where Russians allegedly sunk eight vessels and captured ten. A Daily Mail correspondent cites a Japanese torpedo boat sunk and another crewless, while Japan reportedly lost a battleship and a cruiser. weiteren cables mention Japanese landing near Port Dalny and Vladivostok squadron movements.
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Russian cruiser fleet sinks steamer in Sangare strait
A dispatch from Viceroy Alexieff dated February 15 reports Captain Reitzenstein’s Vladivostok squadron destroyed a steamer in Sangare strait. The storm rages three days with heavy snow and seven to nine degrees of frost. The dispatch likely refers to the sinking of the Zensho Maru as the Russian fleet remains unengaged. Russians evacuated Seoul last Friday and boarded the French cruiser Pascal at Chemuino, bound for Chefoo with 700 Russians aboard.
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British Steamer Foxton Hall Destroyed by Fire
London reports the Foxton Hall a British steamer en route from Barry via Port Said to Port Arthur with coal is said to have been destroyed by fire after being detained by Russians at Port Arthur amid bombardment rumors.
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Japanese cruisers Nisshin and Kasuga join fleet at Yokosuka
The cruiser Nisshin reached Yokosuka at 9 AM and Kasuga at 11 AM. Both vessels were recently purchased from Argentina and will significantly boost Japan's naval strength.
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Fires Into Crowd in Warsaw 3 Die 20 Hurt
From St. Petersburg dated February 16 a Count Dembsky fired into a crowd from his balcony during a patriotic demonstration in Warsaw. He killed three people and wounded twenty before officers restrained him. He attempted suicide after the shooting.
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Morley Amendment Defeated in Commons Amid Fiscal Dispute
London February 16 The house of commons rejected John Morleys amendment to the address by 327 to 276 amid a fiscal policy clash The vote is seen as a confidence test for the Conservative government with a general election expected in the autumn The Irish party opposed the government aligning with home rule policy and abstentions by Balfour and Chamberlain influenced the result
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Grigsby Faces Dismissal Over Alleged Bribe Case
The Department of Justice sent papers to the President recommending Colonel Melvin Grigsby be dismissed as U S district attorney at None South Dakota. The key charge is that he accepted a $10 000 retainer from Pioneer Mining Co after arriving in Nome in 1902, claimed as legal services but described as a bribe.
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US Cruisers Arrive at San Domingo Amid Unclear Protection
The Minneapolis and Columbia have reached San Domingo where the senior American naval officer has no orders to protect unloading ships. If protection is not provided, vessels may be unable to discharge cargo. No action has been taken yet to seek remedies for a machinist's killing or the gunfire on the American flag by insurgents.
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Fire Threat in Mechanicsburg Sparks Springfield Rescue
In Mechanicsburg Ohio on Monday a fire threatened destruction but was halted by the Springfield fire department. The blaze caused estimated losses of 25000 dollars before containment. The incident highlights rapid response and significant property damage risk in the area.
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Bulgarian bombing kills workers and soldiers on Balkan bridge
A Bulgarian group blew up a bridge between Dimirhissar and Djumbala on February 13. Seven workers and two soldiers died in the explosion, with injuries reported among nearby residents. The attack escalates regional violence in the Salonica theater.
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Marcus J Hanna Dies After Illness
Marcus J Hanna died after a fever following a short illness. He passed peacefully, showing no pain, and his death came after a sinking spell of brief duration.
Senator Hanna Dies After Typhoid Fever in Washington
Washington Feb 18 Senator Marcus A Hanna died at 6:40 pm in the Arlington hotel after a two month illness marked by recoveries and relapses. family members were present at his bedside as physicians and officials offered condolences and funeral plans began for services in the senate chamber with burial in Ohio. President Roosevelt visited the hotel to extend sympathy and may accompany the funeral train to Cleveland.
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Death of Senator Hanna Triggers Congressional Adjournment
Both houses will adjourn to mourn Senator Hanna. Resolutions of regret, funeral committees, and a possible special train to Cleveland are planned. Capitol flags will be half mast, desk draped in mourning, and a noon funeral in the senate chamber with state lying in. Attendees include the president, cabinet, Supreme Court, diplomatic corps, Army, Navy, and House members.
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Senators discuss Hanna successor amid Ohio legislature
Cincinnati February 16 reports the Ohio legislature will elect a successor to Senator Hanna for the remainder of the term ending March 1905 and the following six year term. Names mentioned include Governor Herrick Charles P Taft George B Cox J H Hoyt and generals Keifer Jones and others. Columbus mourns Hanna's death and the legislature adjourns for a week as a mark of respect.
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Albany Assembly Adjourns Respectful of Rama Memory
The New York assembly adjourned last night out of respect for the memory of Rama. The tribute paused routine business as lawmakers paid homage to the deceased figure.
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