Far East Crisis Unfolds Testing War or Peace
Today may decide if tensions in the Far East escalate into conflict or ease toward negotiation as leaders weigh military moves and diplomatic options amid mounting regional strain.
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05 Feb 1904
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Cheyenne Daily Leader in Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
1
Russia Seeks Peace as War Forecast in Far East
Diplomatic circles in Washington report Russia offering concessions to Japan and aiming to avoid Manchuria talks. Officials expect a war manifesto and U S neutrality declaration if negotiations fail. Port Arthur notes deny mobilization and claim troops near crossing. Union Pacific advertises Shrine meeting rail fare deal from Wyoming and Nebraska to Rawlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Far East
St. Petersburg
Korea
Manchuria
Russia
Pekin
Tokio
United States
America
Japan
China
Asia
Nouvoe Vremya
Port Arthur
Europe
Pilgrims’ Society
Great Britain
War Office
Admiralty
Antung
Yalue
Alexieff
Tokyo
Union Pacific
Wyoming
Sidney
Neb
Rawling
Mystic Shrine
Convict Shot by Nevada Guard During Escape Attempt
A prisoner was killed when a Nevada prison guard shot him during an attempted escape. The incident occurred at the state facility and is under investigation by authorities.
Convict Bentley Dies Attempting Escape at Carson Prison
At the state prison in Carson Nevada a convict known as Bentley alias Teddy Smith was shot and killed by Guard Gamble during an attempted breakout. Bentley had feigned insanity, led a quarry escape, and died of a lung wound after resisting orders at the outer wall. He had a notorious history including shooting Sheriff Hays and a prior escape to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Nev
State Prison
Bentley
Teddy Smith
Gamble
Hays
Washoe County
Texas
Smuggling in Liquor Ties to Tax Stamp Violations
Commissioner Yerkes said no known arrests or prosecutions of express agents in Kansas or Texas have been reported. He noted that shipments to agents by wholesale liquor dealers followed by delivery to buyers without the required special tax stamp could lead to prosecutions, as the tax applies equally in prohibition states and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Yerkes
Internal Revenue Bureau
Kansas City
Kansas
Prohibition
Texas
Internal Revenue
Michigan Snowbound Strands Trains in Snowbound Thumb District
Storm reports from the Thumb district say the Pere Marquette line is buried in snow drifts. A snow plow caravan started at Port Huron area has advanced slowly northward, with Harbor Beach and Palm stations still isolated. East and westbound trains between Saginaw and Port Huron are blocked at Brown City awaiting release of the eastbound train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Thumb
Michigan
Harbor Beach
Port Huron
Pere Marquette
Lake Huron
Port Huras
Port Austin
Palm Station
Harbor Beach 1
Palm
Saginaw
Marlette
Brown City
Por Huron
Miners Cleared in Blast Probe at Newcastle
Dominick Zolo and James Gleese, non union coal miners, were released on bond after investigators found no sufficient evidence to convict them of blowing up six Miners' Union officials’ houses at Newcastle months earlier. The Leader had reported conflicting orders about proof requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Dominick Zolo
James Gleese
Miners’ Union
Newcastle
House settles after lively session
After a bright session, the House returns to routine as debate winds down and committee work resumes. The chamber features few dramatic votes, with members reconvening to address pending bills and administrative items.
Adjourning Rivalry Sparks House Action in Washington
The House debated adjournment amid a quiet session after the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill was sent to the Senate. Hitt and Payne pressed to adjourn, Dalzell tried first, then Grosvenor seized the moment to move adjournment, which carried. The $1,600 bill passed without amendment as other measures moved forward. Morrell urged merchant marine buildup, Hamlin delivered a brief Democratic speech, and Lind spoke on Canadian reciprocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitt
Payne
Dalzell
Mr. Grosvenor
Grosvenor
Cannon
Morrell
Pennsylvania
Hamlin
Missouri
Fuller
Minois
Mr. Lind
Minnesota
Senate Debates Over 4.6 Million St Louis Exposition Loan
Washington debates on the urgent deficiency appropriation bill for a 4.6 million loan to fund the St Louis exposition. Senator Lodge cites official figures to defend Republican policy while Senator Foraker contrasts Harrison and Cleveland administrations. Democrats Gorman and Bailey discuss army navy finances and export trade. A second note: Rep Martin introduces a resolution to probe low beef prices since July 1903 and potential trust influences on margins between cattle and fresh beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Chamber
St. Louis
Lodge
United States
Foraker
Harrison
Cleveland
Gorman
Bailey
Army
Navy
Treasury
Senate
Martin
South Dakota
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
New Mexico Pioneer Jos M Lee Dies in Roswell
Roswell New Mexico February 4 Hon Jos M Lee mayor of Roswell and a member of the New Mexico Military Institute board of regents died today at noon after a brief illness from pneumonia The auto auction will be held Saturday morning Sheriff E J Smalley will sell the Joe George built runabout with a lien by J R Merrifield who supplied 100 of the purchase funds Proceeds will be shared among owners of the automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Roswell
N. M
Jos. M Lee
Pecos Valley
New Mexico Military Institute of
E. J. Smalley
Joe George
J. R. Merrifield
Merrifield
George
Far East hostilities fears lift Lloyds war risk rates
Ominous rumors of Far East hostilities drove Lloyds war risk rates up sharply from forty to seventy percent. In Rawlins Wyoming, the City and Railway Mission led by Rev. Andrews closed its doors and will reopen at Rock Springs, adding to local news briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Far East
Lloyd’s
Rawlins
Wyo
Andrews
Rock Springs
New Orleans Cotton Exchange Slump Sparks Market Drama
In New Orleans yesterday the cotton market showed a sharp slump at the Cotton Exchange. Traders reported heightened volatility and rapid price movements as supply concerns surfaced.
Cotton futures crash in panic over war rumor in New Orleans
New Orleans trading plunged as war rumors sparked a chaotic session. Prices fell sharply from yesterday and May cotton dropped to new lows before a late rally. hundreds of thousands of bales were dumped, losses mounted, and the curb market remained weak. Mrs Maybrick permitted to leave her prison cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Cotton Exchange
Chicago
Japan
Russia
Maybrick free in England under sisterhood care
London reports Mrs. Florence Maybrick has moved to a remote English home under a religious sisterhood. She is not released yet and remains under surveillance, but effectively lives as a free woman until July when her punishment ends under a special license. Washington notes possible U.S. citizenship restoration on her husband’s death could allow future entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Florence Maybrick
England
Aylesbury
Maybriele
Adelaine Marr Duchess of Bedford
America
Maybrick
United States
Typhoid Germs Fail To Live In Pure Water Discovery
Professor Jordan of the University of Chicago testified in the Missouri Illinois injunction hearings that typhoid germs will not live more than ten days in pure water. He said the finding, supported by Professors Russell and Zeit, could decide the interstate canal case before the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
Jodan
University of Chicago
Bacilli
Jordan
Russell
University of Wisconsin
Zeit
Northwestern University
Funds for union labor and ranch news from New York
Denver reports W C Haywood announces over forty five thousand dollars contributed by February first to a joint appeal of the Western Federation of Miners and the Colorado State Federation of Labor to fund eight hour law campaigns. Lord Charles Kennedy buys Latham ranch near Tron Mountain station. founder Adolph Schwarzmann of Puck dies of pneumonia in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
W. C. Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
Lord Charles Kennedy
Scotland
Rock Creek
Latham
South Chugwater
Tron Mountain Station
PACK
New York
Adolph Schwarzmann
Puck
Germany
Joseph Keppler
Puclk
Van Orsdel Couple Plan Eastern Trip
Attorney General and Mrs. J. A. Van Orsdel departed yesterday for an eastern tour lasting several weeks. They will visit New York for business and then return to see his old home in western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. van Orsdel
New York
Gen. van Orsdel
Pennsylvania
Flag Lowered Ends American Occupation in Cuba
Havana reports the last U S Army at Cabanas barracks raised final American flag and boarded the Sumner to sail to Florida. Palma and cabinet officials observed as Cuban flag was raised, marking the evacuation of the garrison and the end of U S occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Cabanas Barracks
United States Army
Sumner
Florida
United States Artillery
Santiago
Palma
Gen
Rodrigue
Rural Guards
Unit States
Squires
Legation
New York Theaters Closed for Safety Alterations
Mayor McClellan ordered the Grand Opera house Madison Square theater Princess theater and the Hurtig Seamon vaudeville venues along with Huber's museum theater closed until specified safety alterations are completed. The action affects major entertainment sites in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
McCleffolay
Grand Opera House
Madison Square Theater
Princess’ Theater
Hurtig & Seamon
Huber
Murphy Seeks Cleveland Support for Democratic Nomination
Rumors in political circles say Tammany leader Charles Murphy believes he could persuade Grover Cleveland to accept the Democratic nomination. Murphy had previously opposed Judge Parker. Also note waterworks bonds paid and funds now available at Carey Pays for Bonds. Cody Stockgrower promotes Cheyenne paper at 50 cents monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
New York
Charles Murphy
Tammany
Grover Cleveland
Murphy
Agao
Judge Parker
Carey
Judge Carey
Philadelphia
Cody Stockgrower
Maryland Legislature Debates Introduced Elimination Vote Bill
A bill introduced yesterday in the Maryland General Assembly seeks to eliminate votes on a specified issue. Lawmakers hope to streamline procedures and set new voting standards for state elections.
Disfranchise Negroes Bill Placed Before Maryland Senate
In Annapolis Senator Wilson introduced a constitutional amendment bill to limit suffrage to adult male citizens meeting three criteria. Voters would be restricted to those who can read a section of the state constitution, those previously eligible to register before 1869, and lineal descendants of qualified voters. Registration officials would refuse all others. The measure was sent to the committee on constitutional amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis
Senate
Wilson
Maryland
Committee On
Lorenz testifies in Machen postoffice case over oil profits
Washington Feb 4 George S Lorenz testified about drafts and payments linked to Machen of oil properties. He said notes were cancelled December 16 1903 and that funds moved through Groff from 1895. A lunch-hour talk restriction proposal sparked a heated benchside dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George
Lorenz
Ofice
Machen
D. B. Groff
Macher
Conrad
Douglas
Murdered His Brother and Wife Arrested in Neb
A Nebraska man Frante Barker was arrested today on murder charges in the disappearances of his brother Daniel Barker and his wife. Bloodstained clothing and a carpet were found, with tracks from the house to the river suggesting the bodies were disposed of in the water. A broader report notes related financial and local events in Honolulu and Rawlins including Hanna disaster claims and a infant funeral in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Inovate
Neb
Frante Barker
Daniel Barker
Red Cloud
Barker
Hanna
Rawlins
Wyo
Union Pacific
Cone
Suprintendant Brooks
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