Russia accuses Japan of breaching international law in Corea note
The St Petersburg report transcribes Foreign Minister Lamsdorff circular to ambassadors detailing Japan's actions in Corea. It cites violations before and during hostilities, including troop landing, naval attacks at Chemulpo, seizure of ships, and orders to place Corea under Japanese administration. Russia vows protest to powers and warns Corea’s orders are invalid. Reinforcements to Russia’s Far East pursue a decisive defensive strategy.
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ST. Petersburg
Lamsdorff
Asia
Japan
Tokio
Imperial
Corea
Great Britain
Russia
Empire of
Chemulpo
Corean
Seoul
A Gosey Comfortable Home Ad at One Hundred Dollars
An advertisement highlights affordable home goods with a bold claim of value. The copy promotes a store offering household items priced at one hundred dollars, aiming to attract shoppers seeking bargains and practical purchases.
Emperor to Remain in Tokyo Through Diet Session
Tokyo Feb 23 The plan to move the Emperor and imperial headquarters to Kyoto has been abandoned for now as it is believed better to wait until after the Diet special session ends in early April. The war dominates current political questions.
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Tokio
Kyoto
Japanese Officers Hanged After Failed Sungari Bridge Plot
In St Petersburgh on February 23 reports say Japanese general staff officers Colonel Assai and Lieutenants Zonebi ascha and Kacurata were disguised as coolies when seized during an attempt to blow up the Sungari River bridge in Manchuria. They were executed by hanging from culverts of the bridge.
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ST. Petersburg
Manchuria
Sungari River
Assai
Zonebiascha
Kacurata
United States Cruiser Brooklyn Sails Under Sealed Orders
The United States cruiser Brooklyn with Rear Admiral Cotton aboard sailed from Genoa in an easterly direction under sealed orders to be opened only at sea. The event marks a cautious naval movement amid ongoing tensions and demonstrates U S readiness abroad.
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United States
Brooklyn
Genoa
Cotton
United Diet Expected to Back Government War Measures
The country is politically unified and the new Diet is anticipated to fully support the government and approve all war measures.
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Diet
Considered Russian Spies Shipwrecked on Coast
Palace officials and interpreters moved from Tokyo to Miyake Island after 12 Russians landed claiming to be shipwrecked but carrying arms and cameras. The captain and two crew of another wrecked party were brought to Yokohama and turned over to the French consul. All are treated as spies.
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Yokohama
Palace
Tokio
Miyake Island
Idzu Peninsula
Kouropatkin Heads Manchurian Army Pending Front Return
Feb 23 report says General Kouropatkin will not depart for the front for another fortnight. He will visit country estates to bid farewell to relatives while his status is clarified. He is to command the Manchurian army under pending terms.
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Alexieff
Manchuria
Kouropatkin
Makaroff
Port Arthur
Corean
Mukden
ST. Petersburg
Gust of Wind Kills Woman at City Corner
Mrs. Myra McReery of 332 Chelsea Street died yesterday afternoon at the Bennington and Prescott streets corner after a sudden puff of wind appeared to knock her off balance. Onlookers saw her struggle for breath before she collapsed. Dr. McLaren arrived too late.
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Myra McReery
Chelsea Street
Bennington
Prescott Streets
Harmon Gone and Cashier Missing After Robbery Claim
Horace M Harmon, owner of a Portland street restaurant, vanished from his Tremont Street home with 1050 dollars claimed stolen from a sale on February 11. Police doubt his robbery tale, noting lack of marks and presence of suspicions. His wife and 16 year old former cashier Helen McKay Lewis are also missing.
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Horace.m. Harmon
Tremont Street
Portland Street
Harmon
North Station
Helen McKay Lewis
Miss Dorothy Hoyle Concert in Dorchester
Miss Dorothy Jane Hoyle formerly with Sousa s Band gave a musicale at Hendre s Hall Dorchester last evening Roxbury and Dorchester music lovers applauded the selections by Hoyle and assisting artists dancing followed. Contributors included Mrs Wallace Sprague Stokell Hayden Quartet Miss Minnie Hayden J Hatfield Wetmore Fannie E Lott Lillian Batchelder Berton Wetmore Willis W Goldthwait presided at the piano.
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Dorothy Jane Hoyle
Sousa
Hendrie’s Hall
Talbot Avenue
Dorchester
Roxbury
Miss Hoyle
Wallace Sprague Stokell
Hayden Quartet
Minnie Hayden
J. Hatfield Wetmore
Hebrew Ladies of Chelsea Hold 10th Annual Ball
The Chelsea Hebrew Ladies Charitable Society hosted its 10th annual ball last night with about 600 attendees. Floor director William Zakon, aided by Abraham Thompson and six assistants, oversaw the event while reception committee members included H. Rosenthal J. Allshaller J. I. Kotzer and H. Skirbald.
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Hebrew Ladies OF Chelsea
Chelsea
Hebrew Ladies’ Charitable Society
William Zakon
Abraham Thompson
H. Rosenthal
J. Allshaller
J. I. Kotzer
H. Skirbald
Hat fashions shift this season with new derby styles
The season favors flatter brim hats and smaller crowns, with derby and soft hat options. Colors include black, pearl, steel and fawn. A two to three dollar range is offered with a fade and break guarantee. Broad-top Golf Caps rise in popularity in inexpensive home spans priced at 50 cents.
Jap fleet believed to be in port for repairs
St. Petersburg Feb 23 The admiralty notes two weeks pass without reliable word on the Japanese fleet and many think it has sailed to a Japanese port for repairs. The admiralty recalls Japanese policy of announcing victories while admitting losses in the China war, a point the report says is often unacknowledged.
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ST. Petersburg
Admiralty
Russia expects to crush Japan in war
A high Russian official in St. Petersburg predicted the war would end by August or September with Japan completely defeated. He claimed Russia’s eastern forces are being strengthened to a point equal or superior in numbers to Japan, making Japanese chances of success hard to imagine.
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Ist. Petersburg
Germans Kill D Tribesmen In Africa Conflicts
Berlin reports Colonel Leutwein, governor of German Southwest Africa, says Ovambo attack on Amazoni post on Feb 2 was repulsed with 60 enemy killed. Schultze’s force clashes with Hereros Feb 8 with 10 killed on their side. Germans gather at Kandja awaiting reinforcements. Hereros centered near Ottosongati and Waterbury. Estorff linked with Outjo column marching via Geba toward chief Tjotja.
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Berlin
Leutwein
Kandja
Ottosongati
Waterbury
Estorff
Glasenapp
Gebabis
Tjotja
New Librarian Named for Cambridge Public Library
The Cambridge Public Library trustees select Clarence S. Ayer formerly of Brockton Public Library as the new Cambridge librarian.
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Cambridge
Cambridge Public Library
Clarence S. Ayer
Brockton Pubic Library
Franklin fund labor palace model proposed for Boston school
A January Massachusetts Labor Bulletin suggestion, echoed in yesterday's Post, urges using Benjamin Franklin's legacy for a Boston school modeled after London's People's Palace. The London complex hosts a library, music, lectures, art, science, gym, swimming, and a grand Queen's Hall opened by Queen Victoria, funded in part by a £20,000 Drapers Company endowment.
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Massachusetts Labor Bulletin
Benjamin Franklin
Boston
People’s Palace
London
Queen’s Hall
Queen Victoria
Technical and Trade School of
the People’s Palace
Drapers Company
Girl Awarded 10000 in Street Car Accident Suit
Susie McKene and her father John McKene won a jury verdict in the fifth Superior Court session led by Judge Stevens against the Boston and Northern railway for injuries from a street car jump. The girl received 10000 while the father was awarded 1375.
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Susie McKene
John McKene
Stevens
Fake Inspector Thirsty Tricks Druggist Raid
A phony inspector visited Clarendon Grocery Company during a Saturday raid on Boston druggists. He claimed to inspect liquor, then returned Monday pretending to be thirsty. The proprietor served a bottle. the man consumed liquor beyond expected, leading to his arrest on suspicion.
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Boston
Clarendon Grocery Company
Leah Rogers and Benjamin Ludwig Wed in East Bos on Commonwealth Hall
Leah Rogers and Benjamin Ludwig were married last night in East Boston at Commonwealth Hall officiated by Rabbi Margolies. Best man Morris H. Rogers and maid of honor Miss Sarah Rogers supported the couple in the ceremony.
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Leah Rogers
Benjamin Ludwig
Rabbi Margolies
Commonwealth Hall
East Boson
Morris H. Rogers
Sarah Rogers
Cockran Elected in New York's 12th District Special Election
W Bourke Cockran was elected to fill the seat left by Mayo George B McClellan in New Yorks 12th district. With negligible opposition from Republicans no nominee. Vote totals Cochran 7939 Cassidy 224 Hunter 126.
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New York
W. Bourke Cockran
Congress
12Th
Plac
Mayo George B. McClellan
Cockran
Cochran
Edward Cassidy
Social Democrat
James T. Hunter
Socialist Labor
Suit Against Castle Dropped
The replevin suit against Colonel W W Castle former appraiser of machinery in the customs service for recovery of index cards and cases valued at 500 dollars has been dropped by order from Washington. Castle says he bought the set with his own money. Powers Hall and Jones were his counsel. When Mr Hall appeared in court yesterday the government failed to appear to prosecute.
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W. W. Castle
Customs Service
Washington
Castle
Powers
Seth Heywood Dead at 91 in Gardner chair town
Seth Heywood 91, member of the original Heywood Bros. & Co. chairmakers, who helped build Gardner into a renowned chair town, died today. He was 91.
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Seth Heywood
Gardner
Heywood Bros. & Co
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