Japanese Army May Seize On Corea Today
Russian Foreign Minister Lamsdorff announced that Japan will break off talks with Russia and withdraw its minister and legation staff from St Petersburg. Russia ordered its minister Rosen and staff to leave Tokyo, amid a tense global standoff and warnings of imminent fighting.
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Japan
Russia
Baron Rosen
Tokio
Legation
Defences of Port Arthur and the coming war
A detailed account of the Sino Japanese War developments with focus on Port Arthur capture on November 22, diplomatic ruptures between Russia and Japan, and British cabinet plans as Japan prepares to seize Corea.
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Port Arthur
Port’ Arthur
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Arthur Lasenby
Japan Resumes Her Liberty of Action in Note Break
Tokyo reports that after more than three weeks without a reply to its January note and with Russia massing troops and naval forces toward Corea, Japan has decided to break negotiations and resume liberty of action. Count Lamsdorff promised a reply but could not specify a date.
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Count Lamsdorff
Russia
Corea
Russian Minister to Leave Tokio Friday
Baron de Rosen the Russian minister plans to depart Tokyo Friday aboard the French steamship Yarra from Yokohama. He aims to reach Europe via the Suez Canal and return to St Petersburg, with three staff members accompanying him. The Austro-Hungarian minister will assume interests at the legation as a farewell from friends and colleagues.
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Baron de Rosen
Japan
Yokohama
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Suez Canal
St. Petersburg
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Kurino
Dr Savage welcomed by old parishioners in Boston
After seven years the Rev Minot J Savage D D preached again at Second Church Boston yesterday morning drawing a full house. He urged denominational loyalty and the Unitarian creed as the religion of thought and progress. An impromptu reception followed with him greeting hundreds and naming stores. He dined with longtime friend William H Sands of 222 Commonwealth Avenue.
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Horse kicks maims Newton man in Newton Highlands
Vinton Barnes of Waverly Avenue Newton Highlands was struck in the face by a front hoof when a dropped rein allowed a horse to kick. He received fourteen stitches for severe facial injuries and faces lifelong disfigurement.
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Floral Street
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Barnes
Japanese Evacuation Urged From Port Arthur
Feb 7 report from Port Arthur notes the Japanese consul at Chefoo urging all Japanese to depart Port Arthur and Port Danny. No steamers available, attempts to charter a sailing vessel. Residents rush to sell property as Japan is cut off from the port for three days. A Japanese troop detachment near Masapho Corea is ordered to be ready to land if a rupture occurs. The Vladivostok commercial agent is ordered to leave.
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Chefoo
Port Danny
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Masapho
Corea
Vladivostock
Life for the Czar inspires crowd at St Petersburg opera
In St Petersburg on February 7, amid news of Russia breaking relations with Japan, Tellinka's Life for the Czar at the Marie Theatre drew a packed house with military officers in attendance. The crowd applauded during the peasant Sousanin's national ode while the Bourse Gazette hails the move as ending suspense. The Associated Press found Japanese envoy M Kurino fatigued but composed as relations deteriorate and Tokyo is expected to respond with a direct account from authorities awaiting word.
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Bourse Gazette
Corea
Associated Press
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Count Lamsdorff
News of Russo Japanese rupture reaches London
London reports word of a Russo Japanese rupture arriving late in the day. The brief item notes discounted hopes for peace amid the developing conflict between Russia and Japan.
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London
Peace Prospect Gone Washington
Feb 7 report from the Russian embassy states the Russian government has received a note signaling a possible peace prospect. The terse dispatch indicates diplomatic steps toward easing tensions but provides no details on terms or participants.
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Washington
German and Russian officials pace warning over possible war
In Berlin Count Von Osten Sacken Russia ambassador met Count Lamsdorff’s message at 2 am and later with Baron von Richthofen. The Foreign Office saw Japan’s move as a shock while the war office hints at possible eastern conflict as a military attaché joins Russian forces. The emperor’s Mediterranean cruise may be canceled if war looms.
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von ‘Buelow
Schloss
Mediterranean
Japan
Count von’ Buelow
War Office
Far East
Japan Moves Toward War as Russia Tensions Escalate
Tokyo reports indicate the severance of diplomatic relations between Russia and Japan may signal an entry into war. Russian minister Baron de Rosen was informed by Foreign Minister Komura that Japan will act quickly to safeguard its Oriental interests, citing Russia’s delays and insincerity.
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de Rosen
Tokio
Japan
Kurino
St. Petersburg
Baron de Rosen
Gount Cassini
Loomi
Russia
Komura
Declaration Expected in London War Tensions Rise
Telegram dispatch reports a declaration of war expected soon. Japan forwarded to the powers a statement of events that led to the break with Russia. Baron de Rosen, the Russian minister in Tokyo, plans to withdraw but no departure date is set. Public mood in Tokyo remains calm.
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Reuter’s
Tokio
Japan
Russia
de .Rosen
Dr Perrin Predicts Japan Victory in Russo Japanese Controversy
Dr Perrin of the Every Day Church on Shawmut Avenue preached on the Russo Japanese controversy. He claimed Russia is an uneasy neighbor to Japan and fears being erased, but predicted Japan will win due to courage, strong army and navy, deep patriotism, and willingness to sacrifice for its interests. He added he has spent four years in Japan and knows Japan and Russia's position there.
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Japan
Russia
Regrets at Oakes Resignation Expressed by Police
At the Revere police station last night Acting Chief James A. Latter spoke for the force thanking Chief E. H. Oakes for fair treatment during the past year. Oakes, in turn, praised the men for their good work during his term.
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James A. Latter
E. H. Oakes
Oakes
Malden to Boston shoppers find low price clothing district
A historical notice notes travelers from Malden reaching Boston via Union Station can visit Hanover and Portland Streets to find affordable well made clothing and furnishing goods in local shops.
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Union Station
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