General Miles Predicts Prolonged Russo Japanese War
General Nelson A. Miles told the Post that he expects a long and cruel Russo Japanese war and that the United States should avoid being drawn in. He cautioned it is too early to predict outcomes or U S involvement. Miles spoke in Boston during a New England trip after visiting Hartford and Yale dinner events.
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Washington Views Japanese Corean Protectorate Move
The State Department has not released details of the new treaty. Officials see Japan declaring a protectorate over Core a and gaining fortification rights. Russia may reject Japan’s claim and deny Corea’s independence in light of Moscow’s stance.
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Reports claim Japanese refugees killed by Cossacks in Manchuria
London dispatch cites Telegraph correspondent alleging 100 Japanese refugees from Nieuchwang sent to Port Arthur have vanished amid suspected Cossack killings during the war. The piece notes fears of international protests and argues later that deaths cited were of spies or those attacking rail lines.
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Nieuchwang
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Russia Weighs Return to World Fair Amid War Clouds
A cable to Alfred Gutbar from Commissioner General Alexandrovsky urges construction of the Russian World’s Fair building, signaling participation despite contrary reports. Other dispatches note unrest in Russia, mediation hints from King Edward, and Japan’s growing influence. coal and iron trade shifts and a pomp of military orders accompany the broader global tension.
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New Corner in Cotton Grips Market Says Authority
New York reports Daniel J. Sully and Colonel William P. Brown have an unusually strong hold on cotton prices. They could lift futures to 20 cents if desired, following a prior dispute. Today open quiet, with mixed moves and heavy selling from New Orleans. March 13.65 May 18.88 July 13.80. close 40 to 60 points down old crop, 3 to 42 down new crop. about 900000 bales traded.
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Wheat futures rise on scarce world supply in Chicago
In Chicago on February 24 May wheat jumped 21 2 cents to 1065 8, aided by strength in English markets. July option closed at 961 8 and May at 1061 2. May corn rose 11 2 cents, oats 11 8, and provisions 121 2 to 571 2 from last night.
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Chicago
Maycorn
Golden Specific touted as secret cure for drink habit
A pamphlet promotes Golden Specific by Dr J W Barnes claiming odorless tasteless powder mixed with coffee or milk can secretly cure drunkenness. Endorsed by figures like Rev Schimpfelman and Dr Rene Chabot, with free trial mail offer from Dr J W Haines Cincinnati Ohio.
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Discovery
Golden Specific
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Franklyn Waters
Golden
J. W. Haines
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Blackmar Praises Japanese Fighting Spirit In Lecture
General W. W. Blackmar ex-senior G A R leader spoke at Parker Memorial Chapel to about 500 listeners on Japan. He warned the coming war would be terrible and noted Japan’s military zeal and willingness to die for the Emperor, urging the United States to remember Russia’s Civil War aid to the Union.
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Parker Memorial Chapel
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England
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Bob Evans to Return Home from Asiatic Fleet
Washington reports Rear Admiral Bob Evans commander of the Asiatic fleet is ordered home from the far east. A Cavite dispatch says he will depart Hongkong aboard the Kentucky on March 2 for New York, with Rear Admiral Cooper set to succeed him. No reason for the timing is given.
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Bob Evans
Far East
Navy Department
Cavite
Hongkong
Kentucky
New York
Cooper
Lieutenant Fortesque to view war from Japanese side
Washington February 24 Lieutenant Granville R Fortesque Fourth Cavalry, a President aide, has been granted leave of absence and will travel to the far east as a personal observer of hostilities from the Japanese side.
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Granville R. Fortesque
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