Japanese fleet reported attacking Port Arthur again
Despatches from northern Japan recount a Japanese squadron sighting the enemy near Vladivostok and chasing Russian cruisers toward Viadotok. London dispatches claim a fresh Port Arthur attack with four torpedo boats captured using Russian signals, while Tokio notes Vice Admiral Togo’s continued assault and foggy details.
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Japan
Vladivostok
Viadotok
Hakodate
London
Port Arthur
Tokio
Togo
Owie
Jts
Wreck of the Benjamin C Cromwell Claims Six Lives
Six men including the captain and mate perished in the wreck of the three masted schooner Benjamin C Cromwell of Bellport Long Island. Two crew members survived by clinging to wreckage and being rescued. Life saving crews from Bellport Oak Point and Jones Inlet battled surf with lifeboats and buoys but could not reach the vessel.
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New York
Benjamin C. Cromwell
Bellport
L. I
Sam Oleson
Neil McLeod
Harvey McClean
John McCumber
Joseph Peters
A. Ulenorin
George
Rescue at Charlesgate Shore Saves Ill-Starred Seaman
John J. Ryan, 63 years old, of Exchange Street, Waltham, was pulled from Charles River near the Charlesgate East after falling overboard in the dark. He was rescued by Sergeant James Fitzgerald and two officers, warmed at Station 16, and went home early the same day.
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Stowell
Thomas W. Lawson
John J. Ryan
I Exchange Street
Waltham
James Fitzgerald
Charlesgate
Fitzgerald
Lawson
Charles River
Fitzpatrick
Ryan
Boston Craft Ashore Two Lives Lost
The Ameri can schooner Frank W. Howe carrying railroad ties from Ballard to San Pedro ran ashore at Seaview Washington. Two crew members died in the wreck and several were injured. A Norwegian sailor was killed when thrown from the rigging and cook William Van Sant died after a heavy sea struck him.
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Portland
Ore
Frank W. Howe
Boston
Ballard
Wash
San Pedro
Seaview
William van Sant
St Louis Lace Dealer Found Dead in Seine River
The body of Henry Hazleton of St. Louis a lace and fine fabrics dealer who vanished December 20 1903 was recovered from the Seine near the Neuilly bridge in Paris. No signs of violence. He had a large credit letter in his pocket when he disappeared from the Hotel de l Athenee.
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Paris
Henry Hazleton
St. Louis
Hotel de l’Athenee
Train Wreck Blocks Tracks Near Canton Junction
A freight train from Providence to Boston derailed near Canton Junction at 11:30 AM. Ten cars left the rails, wrecking the track for a long stretch as the engineer stopped the train. The seventh car jumped the tracks due to a broken axle, with nine following, damaging signals and wires. wrecking trains and crews cleared the site into the afternoon.
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Canton Junction
Providence
Boston
G. J. McCaffrey
H. Barker
R. 8
Mour & Co
Fair colder forecast for Boston and vicinity
A fair and colder Tuesday with brisk high westerly winds. Wednesday brings increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures, followed by rain or snow.
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Boston
Vicinity
Loans Made While No Delay in City ILOAN Co
An unclear OCR fragment describes a loan situation involving ILOAN Co with phrases like no delay and interest. Limited readable names and details hinder full reconstruction, but the note points to a lending activity or notice about loan terms and timing in the city. The item lacks complete facts to specify parties, amounts, or dates.
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Y Menos
Iloan CO
Loftus Stock Sale At Loftus Corner Washington Hanover
Gray and Co announce today's sale of the Loftus stock with suits starting at $1 and all wool pants. Overcoats priced to move and a reminder that the sale continues Tuesday at Loftus corner Washington and Hanover streets.
Aunt Mary's Cough Remedy at Houghtons
An old listing touts Aunt Mary's Cough Remedy claimed to cure colds with a toning system sold at Houghton's for 20 tents.
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Houghton’s
Without Morphine or Opium Father John's Medicine Prevents Pneumonia
A historical ad promotes Father John's Medicine claiming it prevents pneumonia without morphine or opium. The copy emphasizes safe ingredients and preventive health benefits for children and families, reflecting early 20th century patent medicine claims.
Russia protests Japan over law violations at Chemulpo and Port Arthur
St Petersburg reports Russia has filed a complaint with the powers accusing Japan of violating the laws of nations. It cites the Feb 8 attacks at Chemulpo and Port Arthur as specific examples and criticizes the conduct of the commander of the U S warship Vicksburg at Chemulpo.
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ST. Petersburg
Russia
Japan
Chemulpo
Port Arthur
U.S
Vicksburg
Ghemulpa
Asin
Japan and Russia answers to Sec Hay notes
Washington Tech 22 The State Department released the text of notes exchanged with Japan and Russia on China neutrality amid the Far East war. Japan’s reply on Feb 13 urged respect for China's neutrality outside occupied regions and aligned with U S aims to avoid disturbances. Russia on Feb 19 pledged to safeguard Chinese neutrality, requiring China to obey neutrality clauses and Spain’s adherence to laws of nations, noting possible neutralization of Manchuria as a military field.
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Washington, Tech
State Department
United States
Tokio
China
Russia
Sas. Long
Manchuria
Russians Bribe Chinese Officials Over Shanghai Crisis
A Tokyo source via Reuters says Russian minister to China Paul Lessar bribed Chinese officials, leading to the Mandjur’s orders to leave Shanghai being cancelled. Japan calls it a breach of Chinese neutrality and is taking steps. Reports add a Chinese squadron was ordered to Shanghai and a Japanese cruiser is said to wait at Loosung to attack the Mandjur when she leaves.
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London
Tokio
Reuter
China
Paul Lessar
Mandjur
Shanghai
Loosung
Hakodate Not Shelled Russians Rescue Japs
Feb 22 report from Fep shows Stoll berg arriving from Vladivostok with 20 foreigners 150 Chinese and 50 Japanese plus 40 survivors of the Nakanoura Maru sunk Feb 11. Two men drowned transferring to Russian ships. Survivors treated well and given return passages. Vladivostok squadron planned to bombard Hakodate but a snowstorm halted entry. March aim to renew attempt with cruisers torpedo boats and an armed transport. Civilians in Vladivostok ordered to leave due to food shortages. Panic among Chinese as they flee.
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Vladivostok
Hakedate
Tsuruga
Hakodate
Millionaire to sell private $1,000,000 museum for war fund
Tokio financier Kohachiro Okahara offers his private museum in Japan and Britain for sale at 1 million dollars to aid the Japanese war fund. The collection spans 13 centuries with over 1000 Buddhist, Chinese, Tibetan, Siamese, Corean, and Japanese idols and includes temple components and ancient woodwork in the building. He will meet conditions to ensure the collection is preserved if the fund receives the money.
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Oki
Tokio
Kohachiro
Okahara
America
England
Mikado to Receive British Naval Officers in Tokyo
Tokyo Feb 22 British naval officers who guided the Japanese armored cruisers Nishin and Kasuga from Genoa to Japan will be received in audience by the Mikado tomorrow. The Noblemen's Club banqueted them today. News that Japanese fugitives from Manchuria were saved from Russian cruelty by U S minister Conger at Pekin drew heartfelt appreciation locally.
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Tokio
Nishin
Kasuga
Argentina
Genoa
Italy
Japan
Noblemen’s Club
Manchuria
Conger
United States
Pekin
Less Bitter Toward Russia After Nukonoura Maru Sinking
Tokyo reports the escape from death by the ship’s crew with relief easing bitterness toward Russia over the sinking. The prisoners' intelligence bureau is created to regulate prisoner treatment as the government notes no immediate need to address Russian prisoners.
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Russia
Tokio
Toxio
Man Arrestee at White House Demands Name Rename Scheme
Edward Reglar, 271 South Clark Street, Chicago, was arrested at the White House and held for a mental condition inquiry. He has written letters to the President urging occupationally based names such as Wood for a wood dealer and Carpenter for a carpenter, and secret service officers had guarded him for weeks before detaining him. A loaded revolver and cartridges were found on him. He claims to be a miner and railroad man.
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Washington
Edward Reglar
South Clark Street
Chicago
White House
Secret Service
Relgar
Turkish minister foresees Balkan war imminent
Washington Feb 22 Chekib Bey the Turkish minister at Washington says war in the Balkans is impending. He states the Bulgarians are taking a course the imperial government cannot submit to with patience much longer.
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Washington
Chekib Bey
Balkans
Fred Gray & Co. Auction of Loftus Stock and Menswear
Fred Gray and Company to sell the balance Loftus stock including elegant men's suits priced at 2.90 and up, men's all wool pants from 1.00 and up, with overcoats offered at any price. The notice urges customers not to miss the sale.
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Ed Gray & Co
Loftus
Washington and
Hanover Streets
Fred Gray & Co
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Richman
River Seine
Canton
Weldon
Cobb, Bates
Verka Co
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Pevaa
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