North Sea Commission Exonerates Russian Admiral
A semi official statement describes the Hull commission finding the Russian admiral lawfully fired on British trawlers, citing self defense as his squadron’s danger under the circumstances. The report notes indemnity commitments and will be sent to Russia and Britain with no appeal. A public reading is expected Saturday.
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Paris
International Commission
North Sea
Hull Commission
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
von Braun
Admiral Fournier
London Prices Stir Over North Sea Commission Ruling
London papers condemn the North sea commission's decision granting Russia victory while awaiting the full report. The Daily Mail calls it a death blow to arbitration. others blame the government for submitting to arbitration, yet accept war avoidance. The Morning Post warns a dangerous precedent and a new dogma of international law.
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London
North Sea Commission
Russia
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Morning Post
Charge Against Packers Sparks Sherman Act Probe
The Department of Justice accuses meat packers in St Paul and fourteen other cities of conspiring to depress beef prices on the hoof and raise prices to consumers under the Sherman act. Prosecutions proceed under DOJ direction with Attorney General Moody and cabinet review. the Martin resolution informs inquiries for possible new legislation.
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Washington
Department of Justice
St. Paul
Moody
Garfield
Martin
Bribe Money Allegedly Sent To Indiana Lawmaker Over Smoking Bill
In Indianapolis on February 23 the Cantwell committee investigated Representative Ananias Baker after he displayed a sealed letter and a $100 bill claiming it came from cigarette interests. An affidavit was issued to arrest ex-senator O. A. Baker of Marion for allegedly trying to corrupt Baker. The Parks anti cigarette bill passed 74 to 17 as Baker refused to name his alleged donor. The panel, with Attorney General Miller, will reconvene later.
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Indianapolis
Sydney Cantwell
House of Representatives
Ananias Baker
Fulton
Cass Counties
House
O. A. Baker
Marion
Baker
Charles W. Miller
Cigarette Trust
Senate Deliberates Civil Government Bill for Panama Zone
In Washington on February 23 the Senate debated a Panama Canal Zone civil government bill, including rail line ownership questions. Senator Gorman opposed expanding railway nationalization, while witnesses testified in Judge Swayne's impeachment hearing. Washington's farewell was read by Mr. Perkins at session start.
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Washington
Senate
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
Gorman
Congress
Two Murders Shock Minneapolis In One Week
Minneapolis records two murders within seven days. Emil Roggaty a coachman for Dr Phillip Mueller of 1920 Second Avenue South was shot by an unknown assailant near Mayor Jones residence. Richard Conner a theatrical company member at the Bijou Opera House was fatally shot by a fellow actor. No arrests have been made.
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Minneapolis
Emil Roggaty
Phillip Mueller
Second Avenue South
Jones
Richard Conner
Bijou Opera House
Government plans fourth domestic loan in Japan
Tokio reports that after a conference with bankers from Tokio Yokohama Nagoya and Kyoto the government has practically decided on a fourth domestic loan of 100000000 yen to be issued at 96 percent and repayable in seven years.
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Tokio
Yokohama
Nagoya
Kyoto
Rumor Of Kuropatkin Retirement From Shakhe River
Reports in St. Petersburg claim General Kuropatkin was outflanked by Japanese forces near Sinmintin and driven from the Shakhe river, but official dispatches and Mukden AP notes show no evidence of such a development. Military circles deem the claim unlikely, insisting no Japanese force of sufficient strength has been noted on the Russian right flank to force a retreat after a protracted engagement.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Sinmintin
Shakhe
Associated Press
Mukden
Armenian Rebels Seize Control in Caucasus Cities
Reports from Batoum describe Armenian factions taking provisional control in Batoum Pati and Kutais near the Black Sea. Prisoners held officials and some troops. telegraph links cut, with limited confirmation amid ongoing Caucasus turmoil and disrupted Batoum Odessa steam service.
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St. Petersburg
Mat
Batoum
Caucasus
Pati
Kutais
Black Sea
Odessa
Constantinople
Labor unrest in St. Petersburg causes intermittent work
The St. Petersburg labor scene has workers alternating between one day of labor and quitting, with no solid pattern toward working or striking. Most factories are currently operating, but the duration and scale of any future strike remain uncertain.
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St. Petersburg
Military crackdown in Baku sparks street bloodshed
In Baku, military authorities authorize decisive action to quell disturbances. Officials report mass closures of offices and many bodies seen in the streets, indicating lethal clashes amid the crackdown.
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Baku
Caucasia
Behrens Found Dead Amid Inquest Into Mrs Steinbach Poisoning
West Bend Wisconsin February 23 In the midst of an inquest into the poisoning death of 83 year old Mrs Steinbach John Behrens a lodger in the Steinbach home shot himself in a room adjacent to the coroner’s chamber Behrens had been a suspect though not charged at the time Autopsy confirmed poison in the stomach of the deceased.
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West Bend
Wis
Helsingborg Riot Leaves Thirty Hurt
A Copenhagen dispatch to the Daily Telegraph reports a serious strike riot in Helsingborg Sweden with cavalry charging the crowd and about thirty persons injured.
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London
Copenhagen
Daily Telegraph
Helsingborg
Sweden
Grand Dukes Attend Moscow Funeral In Mourning Dress
In St Petersburg on February 23 several grand dukes traveled to Moscow for the funeral of Grand Duke Sergius. Grand Duke Vladimir is ill and will not attend. Emperor Nicholas lists attendees including court members, officers, and officials. Ladies to wear black dresses and bonnets. civilians in mourning. All to arrive at the monastery by 10 30 a.m.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Sergius
Vladimir
Nicholas
Moscow Sorrow Follows Grand Duke Sergius Funeral
In Moscow all schools close for two days during the lying in state and funeral of Grand Duke Sergius. Students lay floral tributes at the assassination site while viewing the grand duke's remains. Grand Duchess Elizabeth walks beside the coachman's widow and children as dignitaries arrive for the funeral.
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Moscow
Grand Duke
Sergius
Elizabeth
Hochs Wife Poisoned, Arsenic Found in Kidneys
Chicago reports Dr. Otto Lewke found conclusive arsenic poisoning in the kidneys of Mrs. Marie Welker Hoch, last wife of Johann Hoch. He deems arsenic the cause of death and an inquest abates as police expect Hood to be sent to a grand jury on murder charges.
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Chicago
Otto W. Lewke
Marie Welker- Hoch
Johann Hoch
Lewke
No Hope After Virginia Mine Disaster Death Toll Soars
Seventy five burnt and disfigured bodies recovered from the Virginia mine after a Monday explosion. More than 168 miners feared dead in the Birmingham district. Funerals set for Virginia City Bessemer Pratt City and Ensley. Rescuers toil as morgue fills and coffins arrive. Community relief funds surge with donations from cities and groups.
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Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Virginia City
Bessemer
Pratt City
Ensley
National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' Association Organized
A New York meeting drew representatives from nearly every shoe center in the East and Middle West. The National Boot and Shoe Manufacturers' association of the Middle States was established with about 200 firms in attendance. John Hanan of New York was elected president, George H. Schaber of Philadelphia treasurer, and Sol Wise of Rochester secretary, with an executive committee including 21 others such as Fred A. Watso of Chicago, C. K. Sharood of St. Paul, and A. W. Rich of Milwaukee.
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New York
East
Middle West
National
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers’ Association of the
Middle States
John Hanan
George H. Schaber
Philadelphia
Sol Wise
Rochester
Fred A. Watsos
Chicago
C. K. Sharood
St. Paul
A. W. Rich
Milwaukee
Hanover Institute Students Strike Over Expulsion Case
Berlin reports that the Technical Institute at Hanover faces a general strike as students refuse lectures until the expelled student’s case is reheard. The protest centers on due process and academic discipline.
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Berlin
Technical Institute
Hanover
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