Light humor and notices from The Leader briefed items
The item collection notes Harvard sports rank by tennis over baseball football and golf, a name change for the New York Commercial Advertiser to New York Globe, Chicago’s first white child turning eighty nine, Mrs Morie Smith of Missouri with multiple marriages and divorces, and whimsically considers radium weather prediction and Osage treaty headaches tied to a Washington trip.
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Doings of a Week Review of Global Happenings
A weekly digest from The Press Dispatches highlights Senate action on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill, Panama treaty debates, and a Pennsylvania district seat contest. It notes naval officer confirmations, a St Louis exposition loan, and geology survey funding. Also covers a neutral stance in Russo Japanese War and social notes on inventions and education.
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Naval Affairs Committee
Shafroth Declares Fraud Inseats Record Farewell
Representative Shafroth of Colorado resigns his seat after admitting his election was tainted by fraud. He asserts no responsibility for the fraud and thanks colleagues for support during eight years in Congress as he bids farewell in a tearful, respectful departure.
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To Join the Japanese Army
Sixty Chicagoans many Spanish-American War veterans plan to leave this week for Japan. Five former National Guard and U S Army members depart Monday night for Pacific ports to join Japanese forces. Owing to Roosevelt's neutrality proclamation the plans are secret but aim is Tokio bound sailing with small party groups on different steamers.
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Chicago
the Post
Japan
Tokio
West Michigan Printing Co faces fraud charges in Grand Rapids
Warranted arrests were issued for ex City Comptroller Leo A. Caro and Eber Rice of the West Michigan Printing Co on charges they conspired to overcharge the city for printing city reports. Rice conceded overcharges due to alleged defective bookkeeping. Both pleaded not guilty in police court and were released on bail.
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Leo A. Caro
Eber Rice
West Michigan Printing Co
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Rice
Stone Reinstated as Prosecuting Attorney in Missouri
Circuit Judge Haxell ordered R P Stone reinstated in Jefferson City after quashed informations accusing him of illegal fees and railroad passes. Separately, President Roosevelt sent senate nominations for postmasters in several states and army promotions amid a day of varied federal and local notices.
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Burwell
Mississippi urged to create industrial development bureau
Mississippi leaders push a plan to establish a bureau of industrial development to attract investment, improve data sharing, and spur regional growth. Advocates say coordinated statistics, pamphlets, and commissions can unlock undeveloped resources, boost agriculture, and lure factories while nearby states find success with similar programs. The piece cites levee needs, pecan planting, rail partnerships, and charter activity as signs of rising momentum across the state.
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Accord Seen Limiting War Area in China and Japan
Paris reports Russia and France back the U S note on Chinese neutrality with Manchuria excluded. An accord among powers may limit the conflict to Russia and Japan, avoiding direct involvement by Britain France and others, though some see benefits for Russia in excluding Manchuria. Troop concentrations near the Yalu River are noted as the battle area narrows.
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Rex King Leads New Orleans Carnival In Festive Parade
New Orleans on February 16 greeted Rex the Merry Majesty's arrival as crowds filled streets. Trains brought visitors including business and carnival figures from across the nation. The river entry featured a decorated flotilla escorting the king, with the battleship Texas dressed for the occasion and troops guiding the procession through packed avenues.
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Rex
Texas
Berry Murder Case Sees Witness Crossexamination
Kansas City reports reveal Chauncey Dewey Clyde Wilson and Wm J McBride face murder trial for Burchard Berry. Beach Berry again testifies as defense continues cross examination amid a flurry of other late 19th century legal and political items.
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Norton
Kas
Chauncey Dewey
Clyde Wilson
Wm. J. McBride
Burchard Berry
Beach Berry
Russians Are Not Good Warriors Claim Contingent Report
A late February dispatch from New Chwang and Shanghai notes vast Russian and Japanese wartime tensions. It cites Japanese refugees mistreatment by Russian forces, diplomatic protests by Consul Miller, and mobilization secrecy in Japan. Reports also describe naval and land forces in Port Arthur, searchlight deployments, and censorship alongside ongoing strikes and local incidents across the United States.
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