Marcus A Hanna Lies In State In Cleveland
Marcus A Hanna’s body lies in state on a shrouded catafalque at the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce auditorium after arrival from Washington amid a brutal snowstorm. About 30,000 pass by the coffin as thousands wait in a long double line to view the late senator, with militia guards and a sobering procession from the station to his funeral home. Governor Herrick and staff attend, offering Ohio’s condolences, while police seal the crowd. Hanna was born in Lisbon, Ohio, and began his career there before his funeral train reached Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Marcus A. Hanna
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Lrge
End Avenue
H* Sen
Salem
Herrick
Ashington
Lisbon
Commonwealth
Ohio
Columbiana County
Hanna
Chamber of Commerce
L. C. Hanna
Funeral for Senator Hanna Held Amid Snow and Tears
A snow storm framed the solemn procession as the coffin of Senator Hanna was borne through the Chamber of Commerce. Governor Herrick and officials viewed the body, floral tributes filled two tables, and Memorial Post G A R conducted a final service before the burial plan at Lakeview cemetery and Wade Mortuary chapel.
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Washington
Cleveland
Memorial Post
Hanna
Chamber of Commerce
Troop A
Leonard
Statesman
Lakeview Cemetery
Wade Mortuary
Wade
Result of family quarrel ends in fatal shooting
In Edwardsville Illinois on February 19 William W Grange shot and killed John E Lewis foster father of his wife in the presence of his wife and three children. He then pointed the revolver at his wife and each child before placing the weapon in his pocket and leaving. Grange surrendered later to a local constable in Granite City. The killing arose from a family quarrel.
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Edwardsville
Ill
William W. Grange
John E. Lewis
Grange
Constable Smith
Granite City
Menasha Woodenware strike settled workers back on job
Menasha Wisconsin February 19 The strike at the Menasha Woodenware company's factory is settled with restoration of hourly pay. Fifteen hundred employees are affected as the firm switches from eight hour days paid by the day to hourly wages.
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Menasha, Wis
Menasha Woodenware Company
Russian dispatch details Port Arthur fight and losses
Viceroy Alexieff reports the February Port Arthur engagement with the Japanese fleet. He lists ships and commanders, notes heavy Japanese damage, and gives Russian casualties: 5 officers wounded, 14 sailors killed, 64 wounded. fortress losses include 1 killed, 1 seriously injured, 5 slightly wounded.
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St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Stark
Ukhtonski
Kuropatkin Named Chief in Manchuria Under Alexieff
Paris dispatch reports War Minister Kuropatkin named to lead Russian troops in Manchuria under Viceroy Alexieff. TheJournal correspondent notes no decision yet on the Russian squadron leaving the Gulf of Aden.
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Kuropatkin
Manchuria
Paris
St. Petersburg
Journal
Alexieff
Gulf of Aden
Women at Shooting Parties in Scotland Honor Skill
The Scottish Field notes that women at shooting parties are numerous in Scotland and many peeresses have earned high scores. A skilled female shooter who understands the sport’s rules is welcomed among the covert and can shoot neatly at a moderate range with a twenty bore, matching male peers.
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Scotland
Plymouth Rock Chicken Appears In Conversation
A humorous exchange features a customer mistaking a Plymouth Rock chicken for a cobblestone, prompting the waiter to note the bird’s historic association. The gag relies on the chicken’s breed and the famous landmark, delivering period flavor.
War clouds deepen as Russia weighs fight with Britain
The Figaro quotes a Russian officer claiming Germany may back Russia in a Europe reshaped by pressure on Britain. Russians fear Britain will sink ships evading Japan as Admiral Rozhestvensky warns officers may be needed at Port Arthur. port defenses around Port Arthur and Viadivostok are in jeopardy.
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Paris
The
Figaro
von Schenck
Czvar
William
Far East
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
Europe
France
Rojestvenski
Staf
Port Arthur
Baltic
Alexieff
Fitted With Most Powerful Ordnance Afloat
London reports rail calm in Far East but notes Russia may retreat from Port Arthur and Vladivostok while concentrating at Harbin. British industry readies navy with 12 inch wire steel guns, 9.1 mile range, and ships load with modern ammunition for emergencies. Spain also eyes possible actions.
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London
Alexieff
Russia
Harbin
Port Arthur
Vladivestock
Manchuria
Vladivostock
Woolwich
Admiralty
Spain
Japanese Deny Naval Losses and Land Actions in War
Tokyo reports deny Japanese vessels destroyed and land actions near Kinchou and Port Arthur. Fleet remains intact and repairs complete. St. Petersburg notes US mediation stance. Russia wary of consuls in Manchuria, still mobilizing with 300,000 already in field and 560,000 needed for rail guard.
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London
Tokio
Kinchau
Newchwang
Pigeon Bay
Port Arthur
Russians Reach Wiju On Yalu River Front
Seoul dispatch confirms 83,900 Russian troops arrived at Tiencheng opposite Wiju and reports occupation of Wiju with 2,000 troops stationed there. Officials expect a clash in the vicinity.
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Seoul
Tiencheng
Wiju
Yalu River
Ships Repaired in Port Arthur After Feb 9 Bombardment
Repairs to the Russian warships Czarevitch Retvizan and Pallada are rapidly proceeding in Port Arthur. The ships will soon rejoin the fleet with aid from commissions. The mis hap was not as great as first believed and Port Arthur remains calm. Troops await a chance to engage the Japanese in open combat.
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Port Arthur
Czarevitch
Retvizan
Pallada
State Department ends notes on China neutralization
Washington reports no further notes will be exchanged on China neutralization as powers accept the general principle. The move follows earlier Russian adherence to the Hay note, though no czarist formal response has been received, causing surprise in St Petersburg officials.
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St. Petersburg
Washington
Hay
China
Russia
Foreign Office
United States
Manchuria
Danny
McCormick
Associated Press
State Department
Rumor of a battle at Port Arthur sparks reports
Reports from Tokio claim a second Japanese torpedo boat attack at Port Arthur was repulsed after heavy exchange of fire on Feb 16. No official confirmation yet. A Russian expert notes the plan aimed to feint a Talienwan landing, using Hirot islands to shield the move.
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Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Talienwan Bay
Hirot Isles
Talienwan
Kinchou
Alexieff Report Denied by Tokyo Cable
Japanese Foreign Minister rejects London Times report that Viceroy Alexieff announced a Japanese landing near Kinchau. The consulate notes no landings occurred and no Japanese prisoners were taken, with zero Japanese ships damaged.
Russian offers of aid flood embassy from Americans
Washington reports Count Cassini says Americans have sent numerous military and medical offers to the Russian embassy. He cabled St. Petersburg to learn the Russian government's wishes on the matter and a public announcement will follow once the answer is received.
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Washington
Count Cassini
St. Petersburg
Japs Capture Two Steamers
Port Arthur telegram reports Japanese forces captured the Okhotsk Kamchatka company steamers Kolik and Bovrik.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Okhotsk Kamchatka Company
Kolik
Bovrik
Minnesota Editorial association holds thirty-eighth annual banquet
In Minneapolis 300 plates were laid for the Minnesota Editorial association banquet with nearly 100 ladies present. Mayor Haynes, Frank A. Day and others responded to toasts as editors heard papers on state newspaper history and topics of professional interest.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota Editorial Association
F. L. McClellan
J. C. Haynes
Frank A. Day
Henry Deutsch
C. W. Stanton
Loren W. Collins
John A. Johnson
R. C. Dunn
Minneapolis Whist Club
Haynes
Leslie
Commercial Club
C. F. Macdonald
St. Cloud Times
R. W. Wheelock
A. Paradis
RE. W. Randall
W. ©. Whiteman
C.S. Mitchell
C. C. Whitney
National Hotel
Victory for Turks at Babajposi with Albanian siege broken
Turko forces report victory over Albanian besiegers at Babajposi near Shemshi Pasha. 20 000 Albanians attacked 2 500 Turkish troops with three guns and suffered 800 killed or wounded. Turkish casualties are described as heavy. Five more battalions ordered to Velisovich. Rome notes Balkans tense with Austria ready to invade Albania, risking Adriatic balance.
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Salonica
Macedonia
Shemshi Pasha
Babajposi
Velisovich
Rome
Balkans
Austria
Albania
Italy
Adriatic
Newspapers Seek Antitrust Action Against Paper Combinations
At the American Newspaper Publishers association meeting in New York on February 19, Conde Hamlin of the St. Paul Pioneer Press moved a resolution urging the president and attorney general to file suit against any of the three pulp and paper combines to test their legality and impact on competition. A committee was formed to push for tariff reductions on pulp and paper. Officers were elected: President C. H. Taylor Jr of the Boston Globe, VP J. Rogers of the Chicago News, Secretary W. C. Bryant of the Brooklyn Times, Treasurer Edward P. Call of the New York Mall and Express. about 200 attended the Waldorf Astoria dinner chaired by General Taylor. Mayor McClellan, General Taylor, and the Chinese minister spoke.
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New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Conde Hamlin
St. Paul Pioneer Press
United States
C. H. Taylor, Jr
Boston Globe
3. J. Rogers
Chicago News
W. C. Bryant
Brooklyn Times
Edward P. Call
New York Mall and Express
Waldorf-Astoria
Charles H. Taylor, Jr
McClellan
Taylor
Illinois Man Shoots Brooklyns Jennings in NYC Office
George B Jennings president of the Jennings Adjustable Shade Co was shot and killed in his Brooklyn office by Frank McNamara superintendent at Elgin Illinois Watch Co factory. McNamara fled the scene but was caught by two clerks and handed to police. He offered no reason for the shooting.
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New York
George B. Jennings
Jennings Adjustable Shade Company
Brooklyn
Frank McNamara
Illinois Watch Company
Elgin
Ill
Jenning
Jennings
McNamara
McNamera
Gift From Count Creighton to Creighton University
Omaha on February 19 reported Count John A. Creighton deeded downtown business property worth 250000 to Creighton University. The total cash and property given by Count Creighton to the institution reaches about 759000. Pope Leo awarded him the title of count in appreciation of his generosity.
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Omaha
John A. Creighton
Creighton University
Creighton
Leo
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