Queen Steamer Fire Kills Ten On Pacific Voyage
The Steamer Queen, beset by fire and severe storms off the Columbia, reached Port Townsend with fourteen dead and over 200 aboard. Ten passengers died in lifeboats or from exposure, while crew and others fought the blaze until 7:40 am when the fire was controlled. The ship then sailed to Puget Sound and Seattle.
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Port Townsend
Wash
Queen
W. H. Eneman
M. Somers
Douglass
A. Donnelly
Raymond
Peer Tin
Flynn
Columbia River
Cousins
Contol
Columbia
Backas
Puget Sound
Seattle
Russian Torpedo Boats to Try Destroy Transports
Paris Feb 29 report from Echo de Paris says the Russian naval staff expects Vice Admiral Stark at Port Arthur to defend the port and destroy enemy transports if Japanese troops land. The staff believes Stark will risk his health to deter assault and keep Port Arthur supplied with coal and ammunition.
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Paris
St. Petersborg
Echo de Paris
Port Arthur
Stark
Wisconsin Capitol Ruined by Fire in Madison
Governor Lafollette met with state officials to discuss replacing the capitol after Saturday's blaze that nearly destroyed the building. A call for an extra legislative session seems likely, though no decision was made yet. Fire losses are estimated between 300,000 and 1,000,000 dollars and vault records status is unknown.
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Ilwaukee
the Sentinel
Madison
Wis
Lafollette
Passenger Train Held Up in Alabama Robbery
Word from Birmingham reports the Alabama Great Southern passenger train was held up at 1 03 this morning by train robbers and two railway mail clerks were killed.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Great Southern
Des Moines Mayor Mobilizes 200 Special Police
Des Moines in late February reports Mayor Brenton empowers supporters of Congressman Hull and Judge S F Prouty to swear in about 200 special police as polls open amid feared trouble.
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Des Moines
Brenton
Hull
S. F. Prouty
Quiet Cuban Congress Election Shows Self Government Readiness
Havana reports the first Cuban run elections conducted entirely under Cuban auspices were peaceful with no disorder. Secretary Aerv anv General Rodriguez noted thorough dispatches and excellent polling place conduct. Ballots followed the American plan and Liberals gain seats in the lower house while Republicans retain a small senate majority.
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Havana
Secretary of the Interior
Aerv Anv
Rodriguez
Congress
Senate
Machen and two others sentenced in post office conspiracy
August W. Machen Dr George F Lorenz and Diller P B Groff were found guilty of conspiring to supply Groff fisteners to the post office department. Judge Pritchard sentenced them to two years in the Moundsville West Virginia penitentiary and a $10000 fine each. They will appeal to the state supreme court and were released on $20000 bonds. Samuel A Groff not sentenced and his motion for new trial was allowed for further consideration.
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Washington
W. Machen
George F. Lorenz
Diller PB. Groff
Post Office Department
Pritchard i
Moundsville
W. Va
Supreme Court of Appeals
Samuel A. Groff
Tarred and Feathered Evangelist Driven From Dillon
A 200–strong mob in Dillon Montana dragged evangelist Bidwell from a house to a road outside town last night and tarred and feathered him. He fled through a window, fought supporters, and sought refuge before being released on the pledge to leave town.
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Dillon
Mont
Bidwell
Elevator Joke At Twenty Fourth Floor Exchange
A facetious hotel guest asks if they can go higher after the elevator halts at the twenty fourth floor. The elevator boy replies truthfully that further ascent will only occur if the elevator drops.
Two Folks Foretold to Get in Trouble Says Uncle Eben
In a folksy remark Uncle Eben warns that those who ignore advice or try to heed every word will fall into trouble, echoed by Wagh ingen Star in a proverbs style.
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Uncle Eben
Blockade and skirmishes amid Japanese and Russian forces report
A Daily Mail dispatch from Hakodate says Vladivostock is blockaded by a Japanese fleet since Thursday and Russian cruisers are sighted on the east coast. Japanese troops dispersed Korean forces on the Hamgyong frontier after a skirmish near Pingyao, with fifty Russian cavalrymen engaging at 1,000 metres. The Japanese emperor and crown prince contributed 100000 and 50000 yen respectively to relief efforts.
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London
Vladivestock
Daily Mail
Hakodate
Kinkwasar
Sendai
Tokio
Hamgyong
Koul
Japanese Deploy for Transport Corps In Korea Rally
London reports dispatches indicate Japanese disembarkations focus on transport corps and ponies. Total troops landed reach 20 000 including the Twelfth division, with artillery. a smaller second wave is noted south of Haiju. Russian patrols disrupt telegraphs as 3 000 Russians are seen crossing the frontier by February 21.
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London
Times
Chemulpo
Weihaiwei
Haiju
Peking Road
Hwangsa
Seoul
Pingyang
Anju
Wiju
Chasun
Korea
Liaotung Peninsula
Japs Put to Flight on Yalu Front
A Liaoyang dispatch dated February 28 reports that Russian cavalry advancing into Korea met a Japanese detachment on the Yalu. The Japanese retreated, leaving horses seized by Cossacks. General Linovitch ordered further pursuit and occupation of northern Korea with cavalry and infantry.
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St. Petersburg
Liaoyang
Yalu
Korea
Linovitch
Viceroy Alexieff Arrives at Mukden as Reorganization Looms
From Yinkow Feb 29 Viceroy Alexieff has reached Mukden and will stay until the army reorganization is finished. He has lived on a train and will assume headquarters tomorrow. Regular railway trains are canceled. The Novi Krai reports strong hostility in Korea toward the Japanese protectorate, especially in Chemulpo.
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Yinkow
Alexieff
Mukden
Novi Krai
Korea
Chemulpo
Quiet at Port Arthur Hold Fast Against Landing
Port Arthur report says no changes in conditions over two days as a north gale with thunder and lightning keeps the sea rough. Landing attempts remain impossible.
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Port Arthur
Promises to be effective Japanese move on Kirin
A Standard dispatch from Tientsin dated February 26 reports the Japanese flanking move on Kirin as a potentially decisive blow. They note possible reuse of earlier Possiet Bay landings and describe the Retvizan’s position at Port Arthur’s harbor entrance. News on Pingyang and Kinchon stores is sparse with Korea considering joining Japan after Korean killings by Russians. The Russian squadron in the Red Sea continues stopping British ships as France weighs its response. The Novik is said to have fought the Japanese at Port Arthur, damaging the flagship.
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London
Standard
Tientsin
Kirin
Possiet Bay
Daily Mail
Port Arthur
Pingyang
Daily Telegraph
Shanghai
Kinchon
Seoul
North Korea
Korea
Japan
Red Sea
France
Russia
Secret Japanese censorship pressure voiced by Baron Hayashi
Baron Hayashi told London reporters that Japan must strike swiftly and secretly to prevail, seeking secrecy to prevent any whisper of their real intentions reaching the enemy. He said Japan faces numerical odds and values saving its existence over press friendship during war.
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London
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
Russians Seem Resigned Over Port Arthur Siege
From St. Petersburg Feb 29 Russians give up hope of a quick Port Arthur breakthrough. They consider a spring fleet joint with the Bic fleet or sending torpedo boats to Vladivostok and Port Arthur. Three hundred mechanics are dispatched. Kuropatkin leads an army focus amid waning homefront excitement.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Vladivostock
Far East
Kuropatkin
Plevna
Russia
Japan to disarm auxiliary cruisers after Port Arthur victory
Tokio reports that Admiral Togo's Port Arthur success and sea ree opening reduce need for auxiliary cruisers. Amelia Maru and Yawata Maru to be disarmed and returned to owners. America Maru may resume San Francisco service and Yawata Maru Australian route. other auxiliary vessels likely released.
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Tokio
Togo
Port Arthur
San Francisco
Japan
Japanese Fleet Shifts as Reports Pin Port Arthur Fall
Chefoo Feb 29. Japanese say fleet remains near Port Arthur while efforts to block news continue. Survivors of sunk transports were landed Saturday and will be sent home. The original sixteen ships are down to fourteen with two battleships and a dispatch boat missing. Two Japanese warships reportedly returned to Sasebo in a cable message. Chinese sources speculate Port Arthur has fallen.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Sasebo
Chinese Move Eral Ma Near Chaokhan Vicinity
Reports indicate Chinese forces are advancing toward the Eral Ma area near Chaokhan, with movement observed in surrounding sectors. Analysts monitor troop concentrations and potential shifts in control as regional tensions rise.
Russians Brace for Possible Chinese Help to Japan
St. Petersburg reports an official dispatch from Major General Pfing noting quiet at Port Arthur on Feb 27. Chinese troop movements are alleged west of the Liao river with about 10,000 soldiers under General Ma moving toward Tsungyu and Chackhan, while Sinmintu railway guards are reinforced. Our troops have entered Korea and locals show friendliness.
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St. Petersburg
Pfing
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Liao River
Tsungyu
Chackhan
Sinmintu
Korea
Russians Cross Yalu Likely In Heavy Korea Fighting
Report from St. Petersburg says Russian cavalry crossed the Yalu and a full infantry corps may support Cossacks near Anju. It notes Russian position hardening in Northern Korea to check Japanese landings, with general movement east via Transsiberian railway and Baikal ice railroad completed.
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St. Petersburg
Pflug
Yalu
Lenivitch
Anju
Korea
Lake Baikal
Liao River
Russ
Tientsin
Peehili
Port Arthur Engagement Reports Reach Yinkow
Eyewitness accounts from Yinkow describe morning combat at Port Arthur. A Japanese coal hulk was sunk and another beached near the Retvizan. nineteen Japanese in civilian dress were captured. The Askold and Bayan tried to engage but withdrew. Shells struck the city from long range.
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Yinkow
Port Arthur
Askold
Bayan
Czarevitch
Pallada
Pigeon Bay
Russian Black Sea ports hold as rumors fade
Paris dispatch says no Russian vessels will depart the Black Sea contrary to foreign rumors. The Manchurian railway and telegraph lines are well guarded from Port Arthur to Mukden and from Mukden to Harbin.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
Echo de Paris
Black Sea
Port Arthur
Mukden
Harbin
Thurber underwent appendectomy in Detroit hospital
Henry T. Thurber, former secretary to Grover Cleveland, received surgery for appendicitis Sunday at St. Marys hospital in Detroit and is reported out of danger.
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Detroit
Henry T. Thurber
Grover Cleveland
Finnish row ends in tragedy at Jesseville
In Bessemer Michigan a Finnish row incident led to Constantine Kaili stabbing and killing John Petro on Saturday night. Kaili was arrested.
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Milwaukee
the Sentinel
Bessemer
Mich
Jesseville
Constantine Kaili
John Petro
Kaili
Senate Sets Priorities as Supply Bills Take Precedence
Washington report says the Senate will push naval and army appropriation bills first, with the supply bills given right of way. The naval bill is expected to be considered first, while amendments to other measures may follow. Alaska legislation and Smoot Dietrich inquiries also feature in the week’s agenda.
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Washington
Army
Senate
State Department
Department of Justice
Department of Commerce
Fairbanks
Gorman
Beveridge
Alaska
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Smoot
Dietrich
House set to tackle small share of big supply bills
Washington notes the first week in March will see the house act on a small portion of the big supply measures. The naval bill is the eighth general appropriation disposed of this session as leaders push to clear regular business early. District of Columbia Indian post office and sundry civil appropriation bills follow in order.
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Washington
House
Naval
District of Columbia
Post Office
Munroe Defeats Sharkey In Six Round Bouts In Philadelphia
Jack Munroe the Butte miner outpointed Tom Sharkey in six rounds at the Second Regiment armory Philadelphia. Munroe remained unmarked while Sharkey suffered swollen eyes from sharp right and left hooks. Sharkey showed brief offense only in the opening round. City rule forbids a decision leaving observers expecting Jeffries to defend the title against Munroe.
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Philadelphia
Jack Munroe
Tom Sharkey
Second Regiment
Munroe
Sharkey
Jeffries
Collision Kills Two Engineers Near Richmond
West bound California Limited and East bound Overland Santa Fe trains collided near Richmond. Engineers L. T. Bleeker and J. P. Bennett were killed. A misplaced switch caused the wreck. Porter Alvin Taylor, who opened the switch, is under arrest and says Engineer Bennett signalled him to switch.
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San Francisco
California Limited
Overland
Santa Fe
Richmond
L. T. Bleeker
The
Limited
J. P. Bennett
Alvin Taylor
Bennett
Seven Injured in Indiana Traction Collision Near Tipton
A work train and a limited Interurban car collided on the Indiana Union Traction line near Tipton. Seven people were seriously injured and two men, J. G. Simmons and Oscar Duckworth, were fatally injured due to internal damage. The wreck was caused by a faulty headlight on the work train under repair.
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Tipton
Ind
Indiana Union Traction Company
J. G. Simmons
Oscar Duckworth
Harold Mims Arrested in Chicago for Mortgaged Property Charge
Harold Mims, said to be wanted in Minneapolis for disposing of mortgaged property, was arrested in Chicago on a Sunday night after three months eluding police. He allegedly obtained credit from a Minneapolis jewelry firm while operating in Kenyon, Minnesota, where the mortgaged property was sold.
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Minnesota
Chicago
Harold Mims
Minneapolis
Mims
Kenyon
Minn
Mother and Daughter Found Dead in Huntington Home
Mrs Mahala Altman aged seventy and her daughter Mrs Caroline Early aged fifty were found dead in their chairs near the kitchen stove in Huntington Indiana. Officials say natural gas fumes are the suspected cause of death.
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Huntington
Ind
Mahala Altman
Caroline Early
William Daniels Found Dead in Office in Washington
William B Daniels correspondent for the 8th Louis Republic was found dead in his office Sunday with gas escaping from an open jet. He had been dead some time when discovered. Daniels served as private secretary to Vice President Stevenson and death is considered accidental.
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Washington
William 8. Daniels
8Th Louis Republic
Stevenson
Dartmouth Football Star Henry Hooper Dies at 20
Hanover N H Feb 29 Henry J Hooper 07 Dartmouths famous football center died Sunday after an appendicitis attack. An operation was performed last Thursday Hooper was twenty years old
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Hanover
N. H
Henry J. Hooper
Dartmouth
Hooper
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