Three Meet Death as Gas Explosion Kills Workers
In Buffalo Lackawanna Steel plant a blast furnace gas explosion fatally burns and asphyxiates workers. Masons George Reynolds and Michael Smith and Frank Prewatt die. several others are seriously injured after a valve allows gas to flow and a torch ignites it. One worker, Alexander Sanderg, is severely burned and may die.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lackawanna Steel Company
George Reynolds
Michael
Smith
Frank
Maine
Reynolds
Prenart
Prenhart
Alexander Sanderg
Russia Accepts Hay Plan for Localizing War Actions
Washington reports Count Russian ambassador says Russia welcomes Secretary Hay's proposal to localize hostilities and respect Chinese neutrality to sustain peaceful relations with the world. He notes the plan stems from humanitarian motives and benefits all belligerents.
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Washington
Russia
Hay
China
Assim
French Financiers Move To Stabilize Market
Paris financiers gathered Sunday to implement measures aimed at preventing further mood declines on the bourse. The government denied alarm over new complications as securities shed about one billion francs in value over two weeks amid wild rumors of a world war sparked by Orient tensions.
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Paris
Far East
Russians Ignore Taotai Order to Leave Shanghai Harbor
Shanghai February 22. Urged by the Japanese consul the taotai ordered the Russian gunboat Mandjur to depart Shanghai harbor before 5 p m Sunday but the command was ignored. A Japanese squadron is said to be ordered to enforce the taotai demand and resume Japanese ship service between Japan and Shanghai.
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Shanghai
Taotai
Mandjur
Japan
Turks Beat Albanian Insurgents in North Albania Battle
News from alonica Macedonia reports an February 18 clash between insurgent Albanians and Turkish troops. The Albanians suffered about 500 killed or wounded, while Turkish forces also sustained heavy losses.
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Alonica
Macedonia
Albania
Albanians Disperse as Order Restored in North Albania
Constantinople reports Shenshti Pasha informed the porte that order has been restored in North Albania and that Albanians are dispersing.
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Constantinople
Shenshti Pasha
Porte
Albania
Colonel Gabriel Bouck Dead
Colonel Gabriel Bouck, a renowned Wisconsin lawyer and Civil War veteran, died in Oshkosh at age after months of illness. He served in Congress as a Democrat and later as Wisconsin attorney general.
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Oshkosh, Wils
Gabriel Bouck
Bouck
Wisconsin
Congress
Amador Inaugurated Panama's First President
Panama on February 22 saw Dr Amador sworn in as the Republic of Panama's first president at four o clock Saturday afternoon in a ceremony before the constitutional convention. Pablo Arcemena presided over the oath in front of the cathedral before a large crowd.
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Panama
Dr. Amador
Republic of Panama
Pablo Arosemena
Warships Ordered to Shanghai by Secretary Moody
The U S cruiser New Orleans and gun boats Wilmington and Annapolis, under Rear Admiral Cooper, were ordered from Chefoo to Shanghai by Secretary Moody after coaling. Admiral Evans had sent a squadron to Shanghai when Russia and Japan clashed, and Moody directed all ships to Shanghai. Russian forces in Manchuria remain defensive as Dalny Port Arthur Newchwang and Laioyang prepare to stop a Japanese landing. A large crew works on Port Arthur’s damaged ships and efforts continue to raise the battleship Retvican.
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Chefoo
United States
New Orleans
Wilmington
Annapolis
Manila
Cooper
Secretary of the Navy
Shanghai
Russia
Japan
Evans
Asiatic Fleet
Moody
Manchuria
Dalny
Port Arthur
Newchwang
Laioyang
Retvican
Slav Students Try to Demonstrate in Prague
Several hundred Slav students staged a hostile demonstration before the United States consulate in Prague after a Russian church service in Vienna. Police intervened to prevent the clash.
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Vienna
Prague
United States
Wheat hits 1.07 a bushel as May contracts surge
Chicago February 22 Wheat for May delivery traded at 1.07 dollars per bushel in an extremely active session. The surge reflected heavy shorts fearing two day board recess and driving trading volume to high levels.
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Chicago
Shorts
Chinese Proverbs On Women And Virtue
A collection of old proverbs warning about pride, vanity, and speech in women. It contrasts motherhood, self respect, and silence with cautionary judgments about pride, perception, and trust, recalling traditional moral viewpoints.
Russians Defeated on Yalu River in Narrow Engagement
London reports indicate Russian forces on the Yalu suffered heavy losses with 2,500 killed as Japanese advance. Chefoo notes tens of thousands of Japanese marching toward the front amid expected fierce fighting. A second Russian cruiser foundered on rocks near Port Arthur after mines.
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London
Korea
St. Petersburg
Paris
New York Herald
Yalu
Morning Post
Chefoo
Pronto
Danny
Yenesei
Pigeon
Dove Bay
Port Arthur
Faith in Kuropatkin Trusted by Russian Army
In St. Petersburg on February 22 General Kuropatkin was appointed chief commander of the Russian army in the Far East after being relieved as minister of war. He is beloved by soldiers for his years of fighting and leadership. The emperor and empress hosted a farewell lunch for Kuropatkin and Grand Dukes at Tsarsko-Selo.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Far East
Wragomiroff
Kieff
Council of State
Kurpatkin
Skebeleff
Geok Tepe
Plevna
Boris, Alexis
Nicholas
Michael Nikolaievich
Alexandra Palace
Tsarsko-Selo
Grand Duke
Alexis
Board of Admiralty
Russia
Japan
Alexieff
United States
Novee Vremya
London
Cabies
Kurino
Count Lamstorff
Afr
Hussia
Japanese Fleet All Right After Port Arthur Actions
Reports say Admiral Togo's fleet remains largely intact with only two torpedo destroyers damaged not in combat. Akeboro collided with Oboro during coal loading causing repairs at Sasebo. Chiyoda cleaned and back in service. Shikishima repaired for Port Arthur attack. Vladivostok squadron sighted near Hokkaido but navy denies it.
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Tokio
Togo
Port Arthur
Sasebo
Akeboro
Oboro
Chiyoda
Shikishima
Vladivostock
Hokkido
Navy Department
Vladivistock
Firing Around Port Arthur Reported as Torpedo Boat Approach
Sounds of desultory firing at sea are heard almost nightly with Sunday morning shots likely from attempted Japanese torpedo boat approach. The garrison remains in high spirits and confident in eventual Russian success. Novi Krai argues Japanese declaration on fuel and rituals as contraband of war and urges neutral powers to disregard it.
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Port Arthur
Novi Krai
Japan
Japanese Cruiser Takachiro Sinks After Chemulpo Battle
Russian minister of Korea M Pavioff reports the Takachiro sunk the night after Chemulpo. Japanese commander sank the vessel as Russian fire disabled the Asama fore barbette and wrecked the bridge. Asama carried eighty killed or wounded to a transport.
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St. Petersburg
Chémulpo
M. Pavioff
Korea
Seoul
China
M. Pavyloff
Takachiro
Pickets Clash on Korean Frontier in Port Arthur Dispatch
A Port Arthur dispatch reports a Cossack picket attacked a small Japanese detachment on Korean soil. Some Japanese prisoners were captured with maps and papers. The encounter likely involved reconnoitering parties. a full battle was not expected soon.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Japan May Name Kodama To Lead Land Forces
London report says General Kodama likely to command Japan's land forces after being ousted from the cabinet by Mr. Koshikawa. Kodama praised for China war leadership. other items note viceroy Alexieff seeking experienced naval officers, Russian mobilization rumors, and Chinese brigand attack near Foochow amid railway tensions.
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London
Kodama
Koshikawa
Japan
Alexieff
Ministry of Marine
Manchuria
Russia
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Standard
Kieff
Caucasus
Turkestan
India
Tientsin
The
Foochow
Britain sounds Russia mediation offer by King Edward
Paris reports London says King Edward would mediate in the Far East war if the Russian czar accepts. The dispatch notes half the Japanese fleet blocks landing in Korea while the other half pursues the Vladivostock squadron.
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Paris
Petit Parissienne
London
St. Petersburg
Count Backendorff
Lord Lansdowne
Edward
Far East
Harbin
Maps and Papers Stolen in Seoul Dinner Scandal
According to Nagasaki, William F. Sands the emperor of Korea's American adviser hosted officers from the French cruiser Pascal and other guests at his Seoul residence when maps and papers were stolen. The incident caused a scandal and prompted Sands to withdraw.
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London
Nagasaki
Daily Telegraph
William F. Sands
Korea
Pascal
Seoul
Sends
Two U S Warships Shell Position of Dominican Insurgents
Two United States battleships opened fire on insurgent positions near a Dominican rebel stronghold. The operation aims to disrupt armed groups challenging the government as tension rises in the Caribbean nation.
Marines in land battle defeat rebels near Duarte
A San Demings dispatch reports the US cruiser Columbia and training ship Hartford bombarded Duarte, where insurgents hold the town. American forces neutralize resistance during the engagement.
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Paris
San Demings
United States
Columbia
Hartford
Duarte
Dominican Government Forces Beat Insurgents in Two Day Battle
Washington reports that a decisive two day battle ended in government victory in San Domingo with insurgents retreating. U S forces shelled insurgent positions at Pajarito after insurgents fired on the steamer New York and a launch from the cruiser Columbia. Marines searched areas, insurgents dispersed, and a protest labeled the action an insult to liberty. President Morales arrived Feb 12 as fighting resumed at the west gate.
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San Domingo
Clyde Line
New York
United States
Newark
Powel
Powell
Miller
Rnment
Columbia
Pajarito
Republic
Morales
One American Injured in Dominican Incident
Captain J. M. Miller of the Columbia reports from San Dominican waters that only one American was injured by an accidental rifle discharge during the bombardment of insurgents. The administration says annexation of San Domingo has never been considered.
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Washington
J. M. Miller
United States
Columbia
Newark
San Dominican
Miller
San Domingo
Bramel Kills Wife After Delirious Rampage in Kentucky
In Maysville Kentucky on February 22 J B Bramel a farmer arrived home drunk created a siege driving his family out then killed his wife before perishing in a house fire in which he himself died Bramel had earlier expelled his wife and children during drinking sprees and set the house ablaze during the episode.
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Maysville
J. B. Bramel
Winchester
Bramel
Mine Explosion Near Hibbing Kills One Worker
An explosion in the stripping cut at the Monroe mine eight miles east of Hibbing, operated by the steel corporation, left one man dead and others missing. The blast occurred from a delayed fuse ahead of steam shovel work.
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Duluth
Monroe
Hibbing
The
Steel Corporation
Train wreck near Wauronsee causes one death and injuries
A Big Four train wreck near Wauronsee Lil. early Sunday leaves one dead and five injured. A broken frog reportedly caused the collision and names of the injured could not be learned.
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Chicago
Big Four Railroad
Wauronsee
Lil
Panama Canal Question Dominates Senate Debate
The Panama canal issue will hold Senate attention until voting begins on the treaty next Tuesday. Senator Morgan plans chamber amendments to be offered in executive session, with few senators likely to further discuss the treaty. Most amendments are expected to fail and ratification could see about sixteen votes. Hoar may deliver another speech before the vote. Afterward, the Senate will tackle appropriation bills including agriculture and naval budgets, with Washington's birthday yielding Heyburn of Idaho to read the farewell address.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Senate
Morgan
Hoar
Panama
Heyburn
Idaho
Naval bill debate signals contest over Great Lakes station
The House debates the naval bill with a likely rule to set a training station on the Great Lakes, prompting location disputes. Hitchcock proposes a government armor plate factory amendment while Indian and District appropriation bills follow, with potential quick passage of shipping industry reports and a post office appropriation plan. If bills clear, private pension measures may come next. Williams signals a bid to read Washington's farewell address and adjourn.
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Washington
Great Lakes
Hitchcock
Williams
Bulgaria Not Seeking War Despite Eastern Crisis
Paris reports Bulgarian agent M Zoltovitz says Bulgaria will not compromise peace and is satisfied with Macedonia reforms. He notes sympathy for Russia yet warns Turkish military activity threatens peace and that powers may urge armament limits. The Ottoman government denies mobilization orders.
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Paris
M. Zoltovitz
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Far East
Russia
Constantinople
Sofia
Cruiser Medjidia Under Hurry Orders To Return Home
Philadelphia reports the cruiser Medjidia built for the Ottoman navy at Cramps will sail March 1 in full fighting trim as it heads home under urgent orders.
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Philadelphia
Medjidia
Cramps
Perry S Heath Resigns RNC Post Following Hanna Death
Perry S Heath former first assistant postmaster general and secretary of the Republican National Committee wires resignation to Acting Chairman Payne from Cleveland. He cites the death of Chairman Hanna and states resignation effective immediately. he has nothing further to add.
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Cleveland
Perrys. Heath
Republican National Committee
Payne Ot Washington
Hanna
Heath
Factory Destroyed by Fire in Brooklyn
The Frazer Tablet company factory at Eighteenth street and Eighth avenue, Brooklyn, was gutted by fire at night. The blaze began on the top floor from an unknown cause and spread to neighboring buildings. Loss is put at 350000 with 650 insurance.
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New York
Frazer Tablet Company
Eighteenth Street
Eighth Avenue
Brooklyn
Porto Rico Assembly Backs Statehood or Independence
The federal assembly in San Juan votes 60 to 16 demanding Porto Rico be admitted to statehood or granted independence.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Federal Assembly
Hanna Remains Placed In Tomb In Simple Burial
Cleveland reports a quiet burial with no ceremony as Senator Hanna’s casket is placed in the tomb. Family members attend without public rites.
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Cleveland
Hanna
Jealousy-fueled killings end in double tragedy in Kentucky
In Maysville Kentucky on February 22 Garret Breckenridge a Black man killed his wife then himself after a personal crisis. He had previously killed three men out of jealousy toward his wife.
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Maysville
Garret Breckenridge
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