Senate debates payment to ex Queen Liliuokalani
Washington February 12 the senate read a speech by Mr Mor gan in opposition to the isthmian canal policy and considered a bill to appropriate 200000 dollars to ex Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii. The motion to recommit failed to reach a quorum and the senate adjourned.
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Washington
Senate
Carmack
Morgan
Lilio Koulani
Hawaii
Spooner
Liliokaulani
Blackburn
Committee On Pacific Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Mitchell
Platt
Connecticut
Speaker Cannon Drives Fast Pass of Pension Bills in House
Washington February 12 Speaker Cannon led a rapid session passing 320 private pension bills in 155 minutes. Most were approved en bloc with unanimous consent, some without amendments. Grosvenor demanded a day for ship subsidy debate while Hardwick objected over prior objections. House adjourned at 10 p.m. until Monday. Don t forget the Valentine Social.
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Washington
Cannon
House
Grosvenor
Ohio
Hardwick
Georgia
Bartlett
Senator Hanna Climbs From Critical Illness Amid Oxygen Support
News dispatch from Washington reports Senator Hanna's perilous illness began easing after a severe sinking spell. Doctors Osler Rixey and Carter administered continuous oxygen and stimulants, with pulse and temperature fluctuations improving by evening. Roosevelt and cabinet members visited as Hanna regained consciousness and took nourishment.
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Washington
Hanna
Osler
Baltimore
Mary Phelps
Artlington
Carter
Arlington
Ohio
House
Spooner, Lodge
Keane
Platt
Connecticut
Elkins
Payne and
Dalzell O
Russian Torpedo Boat Destroyed by Mine Trap
The Russian torpedo boat struck a mine and was destroyed with the entire crew killed without warning. A trap set for the enemy squadron led to this fatal loss.
Japanese and Russian naval actions amid Port Arthur bombardment
The report details Japanese merchant ships sunk and damaged by Russian forces near Port Arthur. It notes Yenisei's mine explosion with 91 or 96 men lost, Russian bombardment of a British steamer, and the Pleiades prevented from leaving Port Arthur. It also mentions a broader East Asian siege, impending battles in Korea, and British and Japanese diplomatic reactions.
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Port Arthur
Pleiades
Pekin
Russia
Hay
China
WAR Department
Corea
RED Cross
Kiel Canal
St Petersburg
Alexieff
Stepanoff
Che Fee
Fuping
Wei- Hai-Wei
United States
Conger
Seattle
Ese
Tokio
Otara
Yezo Island
Sakata
Japan
Aimeripore
Zego Island
Vladivostock
Japan Builds Second Line Of Defense In Korea
Kobe Japan Feb 12 Japanese troops landed at Gensan to work with forces already at Ping Yang across the Kore an peninsula. The two forces form Japan's second line against Russians marching from the Yalu toward Korea. A first line of picked troops guards the south bank of the Yalu, though interception of the invaders seems unlikely. If needed a near Seoul land battle could occur. Mobilization and transport by railway proceed smoothly.
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London
London Times
Manchura
Korea
Seoul
Manchuria
Kobe
Japan
Gensan
Ping Yang
Korean Peninsula
Yalu
Bad Montana outlaw killed in border terror chase
Frank Jones, identified as a Montana outlaw linked to border terror, was shot and killed by a Montana sheriff's posse after a dramatic manhunt across the region. The confrontation ended with Jones's death and an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
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Frank Jones
Montana
Preferred Death to Being Captured
Helena Montana February 12 A notorious outlaw Frank Jones was instantly killed by two sheriff posse members at the Lande ranch after resisting when confronted during a long pursuit. Jones led a gang terrorizing cattlemen and stockmen with raids kidnapping and arson. Rewards totaling 1500 dollars had been offered for his capture or death.
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Helena
Mont
Frank Jones
A. N. Lande
Jones
International Boundary Line
King
Culbertson
Nicholas Moore
Jack Trailer
Moore
John Moran
George Bird
Lande Ranch
Bird
Japanese fleet reports minor damage and 58 casualties
Admiral Togo reports a naval engagement where the enemy retreated after a brief fight. Our ships suffered five or six casualties? and fifty wounded with no loss of fighting strength. Detachments at Chemulpo engaged the enemy and then rejoined the main fleet. All princes aboard remained unharmed. English reports say the British admiralty warned retired officers.
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England
London
British Admiralty
Russian cruisers get in the game
Washington reports that on February 12 the Japanese navy has entered the game in an unspecified context, indicating a shift in naval activity. Detailing the event remains unclear due to fragmented text from the source.
Togo's account of Port Arthur fight
Vice Admiral Togo's official report from sea recounts a Japanese victory at Port Arthur with heavy Russian damage. The message, dated February 10 at sea, notes torpedo strikes on Poltava and Askold, and an attack on February 9 lasting about forty minutes with uncertain results.
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Tokio
Togo
Port Arthur
Navy Department
Sasabo
Poltava
Askold
Port Arthur Bay
Baltimore Plans Realigned Thoroughfares and Safer Buildings
The mayor and public safety committee announced no new building permits until a plan realigns crooked narrow thoroughfares to prevent fire risk. The chamber of commerce reported brighter business conditions with grain displays, markets, and bank operations resuming confidence. Aurelio Herrera, Mexican fighter, was knocked out in the third round by Louie Long in Anaconda Montana on February 12.
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Baltimore
Committee On Public Safety
Committee of Safety
Chamber of Commerce
Turkey Lunch at Manewal's Cafe Today
A fine turkey lunch will be served at Manewal's Cafe located at 1517 Ferguson Street at 5 o clock this afternoon. Also note the Valentine Social and a public notice about The Leader subscription offered at 50 cents per month.
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Manewal's
Ferguson Street
England Basks on the Details Disappointing U S
Britain’s conduct draws disappointment from the United States as details remain elusive. Officials in London face scrutiny over diplomatic posture and transparency ahead of talks. The gap in clarity fuels concerns about resolving tensions and advancing negotiations.
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Great Britain
United States
Washington seeks restraint in Far East hostilities
Secretary Hay outlines to Russia and Japan a proposal to limit combat in a narrow area and protect China’s neutrality. The note, sent February 10, unfolds across powers including Germany, Great Britain, Italy, and the Netherlands, with Russia and France’s responses pending. Russia delays reply as Manchuria neutrality debate grows amid Japanese campaigns in Pekin.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
China
Associated Press
Hay
St. Petersburg
Tokyo
Germany
Great Britain
France
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Netherlands
Denmark
Spain
Belgium
Manchuria
United States
Austro-Hungary
Korea
Alexieff
Pekin
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