Americans Sent to Unsan to Guard Min ing Company Plant
London reports bitter Russian sentiment may drive an attack on the United States marines sent to Unsan. Seoul notes sixty American marines guard the American Mining Company plant at Unsan seized Feb 27 by Russian soldiers. Washington says the dispatch strengthens fears the U S may become involved in the Far East war.
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London
United States
Unsan
Seoul
Pingyang
Washington
Far East
100000 Japanese Ready for Battle in Korea
Report from St. Petersburg dated Wednesday March 2 says 40 Japanese transports with the naval fleet are landing troops at Fusan and Chemulpo. An estimated 100000 men have disembarked and an advance into northern Korea and Manchuria is suspected.
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Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Corea
Fusan
Chemulpo
Korea
Manchuria
Gloucester Schooner Lizzie M Stanwood Crew Survives 410 Mile Voyage
The Gloucester schooner Lizzie M Stanwood wrecked off Sable Island. Captain Oscar Lyons and seven crewmen reached Grew Goldboro Nova Scotia aboard the ship's dory after a deadly, long rescue voyage. They were believed lost before arriving safely.
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Goldboro
N. S
Lizzie M. Stanwood
Sable Island
Oscar Lyons
Port Arthur Blocked by Retvizan Battleship
According to a Daily Graphic report from London, Admiral Skrydloff learned that the Russian battleship Retvizan blocks the exit of Port Arthur. The corridor out is usable only by cruisers, and new Baltic battleships won’t be ready for active service before late August.
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London
The
Daily Graphic
Admiral Skrydloff
Port Arthur
Retvizan
Russia
Baltic
Doubtful report of naval clash near Port Arthur
London correspondent cites a questionable dispatch claiming 28 Japanese sailors landed at Tengchau after their vessel sank in a battle with Russian ships between Port Arthur and the Miaotao islands. No Russians saved. 200 Japanese rescued by Chinese junks.
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Chronicle
Tengchau
Port Arthur
Miaotao Islands
Japanese Landings Reported as War Moves Pivot
News from St Petersburg reports 2500 Japanese landed at Songchin in Plaksin Bay on Corea's east coast and a plan to move toward Port Arthur. A rumor claims transport material and 90 tons of salt fish hidden near Nikolaievsk for Japanese use late in summer. Volunteers enroll enthusiastically in Vladivostok as the Japanese fleet shows no immediate attack toward that city.
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ST. Petersburg
Tok
Port Arthur
Songchin
Plaksin Bay
Corea
Nokolaievsk
Vladivostok
Vladivos
Russian Gunboat Mandjur to be Dismantled at Shanghai
Consul-General Goodnow in Shanghai reports Russia will dismantle the gunboat Mandjur and keep her detained there until the war ends. The Russian consul-general notified the Chinese taotai of this agreement. Two Japanese cruisers have waited outside Shanghai Harbor for days to capture or destroy the vessel.
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Washington
Goodnow
Shanghai
State Department
Russia
Deaths from Pneumonia Sweep Across Major Cities
The week sees record pneumonia deaths in New York 322 Chicago 173 and widespread hospital overcrowding in Boston and other centers. Physicians warn many deaths stem from cough cures and alcohol in patent medicines while Father John’s Medicine is pitched as a safe alternative restoring health and strength.
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New York
Chicago
Boston
Brigham Narrowly Escapes Capture in East Boston
Charles F Brigham the alleged murderer of Mrs Smith of Londonderry N H narrowly evaded police in East Boston after staying with the Sleepers at 166 Sumner street for three days. He purchased a new suit and caried money claimed from a West End woman and was last seen near a United Fruit steamer Admiral Farragut with harbor police alerted to pursue if she clears the harbor. Brigham is described as about 5 ft 9 in with slim legs and a knock knee appearance.
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Charles F. Brigham
Smith
Londonderry
N. H
Boston
Brigham
West End
Ing
Sumner Street
Waltham
Burke
United Fruit Company
Admiral Farragut
Jamaica
Pease
Belief Japan Mined Port Arthur in Past Conflict
Report from Paris notes locals believe Port Arthur was mined long ago by the Japanese and a few experts may be sent to detonated charges. Russian cruisers Bayan and Diana reportedly suffered minor damage in recent battles with Japan. Vice Admiral Makaroff arrived at Port Arthur amid a warm welcome.
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Paris
Port Arthur
Bayan
Diana
Makaroff
Russians Retreat to Yalu After Anju Position
Times dispatch from Tokio reports Russian troops have withdrawn from areas south of Anju toward the Yalu River. Martial law measures issued at Vladivostok on February 9 show concern over provisions and supplies amid the retreat.
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London
Tokio
The
Times
Anju
Yalu River
Vladivostok
Russian Squadron to Sail from Port Said for Cadiz
Port Said reports Admiral Virenius will lead his Russian squadron out of the harbor tomorrow bound for Cadiz Spain. The destroyers and torpedo boats stay in the Mediterranean until June awaiting the Baltic squadron's arrival.
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Port Said
Egypt
Virenius
Cadiz
Spain
Mediterranean
Irish Flag Presented to Division 72 A O H
Division 72 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met at 16 Kneeland street to plan the St Patrick s Day parade. Miss Alan Toomey of the Ladies Auxiliary of Division 9 presented an Irish flag to the group.
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Kneeland Street
Alan Toomey
Ladies’ Auxiliary
President Lynch in Town Observes Typothete Case
James M. Lynch president of the International Typographical Union arrived in town yesterday to watch the master in the case involving the Typothete versus Boston Typographical Union officers at the courthouse.
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Lynch
James M. Lynch
International Typographical Union
Boston Typographical Union
Japanese statesman presented to President in Washington
March 4 Tokyo minister Takahira presented Baron Sueyematsu to Secretary Hay as an elder Japanese statesman and former cabinet member. He then presented the baron to the President.
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Washington
Takahira
Hay
Baron Sueymatsu
Japan
Father John's Medicine Cures Colds and Prevents Pneumonia
An 60 year old remedy marketed as preventing pneumonia and curing colds. Advert claims long standing medical use by families and doctors. Product touted for general health with emphasis on reliability and longevity.
Stanwood Schooner Reported Lost Found Safe at Sea
Gloucester dispatch says schooner Lizzie M Stanwood lost near Sable Island after sailing from Harbor Britain for Gloucester on Feb 13 with frozen herring cargo. Crew of eight reached Goldboro Nova Scotia by dory. Columbia companion vessel had arrived earlier. Built 1899 in Essex. owned by Davis Bros. of Gloucester. 105 gross tons 76 net.
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Stanwood
Gloucester
Oscar Lyons
Lizzie M. Stanwood
Sable Island
Nova Scotia
Goldboro
N. S
Britain
Nef
Columbia
Davis Bros
Essex
Deputies Seize Walnut Street Headquarters of A O U W
Deputy Sheriff Joseph P. Silsby and eight men seized 12 Walnut Street, the Ancient Order of United Workmen headquarters, with a writ of replevin for surrender of the house and contents. The building had been held by defeated officers since February 23. negotiations failed and records could not be retrieved.
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Joseph P. Silsby
Walnut Street
Order of United Workmen
Edwin Burtt
Mrs Holmes's clothes found near Crocker's Park
In Marblehead on March 4 authorities found apparel and items belonging to Mrs Christopher C Holmes from the Hemenway Hotel. It is believed she, mentally unbalanced, drowned. Search parties sweep the sea wall area tonight.
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Marblehead
Christopher C. Holmes
Boston
Hemenway Hotel
Crocker’s Park
Fair and Warmer Forecast for Boston Area
Saturday brings fair skies in Boston with rising temperatures and fresh variable winds veering southeast. Sunday turns cloudy and warmer with likely rain.
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Boston
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Yalu
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