Death of Senator Hanna Draws Wide State Funeral Preparations
At the White House today President Roosevelt and the cabinet honor the late Senator Hanna. Officials recall his long service and close ties to the White House from McKinley’s era onward. A cabinet meeting paid tribute and planned to accompany the president to attend the senate funeral services.
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Plans for Hanna Funeral Arrangements in Senate Chamber
Washington reports the house will meet at 11 45 a m to march to the senate with Speaker Cannon leading. The senate set 12 noon February 17 1904 for Marcus A Hanna funeral with attendance by the president cabinet supreme court justices house diplomats navy admiral and army lieutenant general.
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Funeral arrangements outlined for late senator
A senate ceremony plan details meeting rooms and attendees for the funeral in Washington. The vice president and family clergy will be seated on the senate floor, with galleries reserved and cards issued for admission. Mrs Hanna, strained by the two week illness vigil, rallied and plans to attend the funeral and accompany the remains to Cleveland.
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Russia Shows Teeth in Open Hostility to U.S.
Russia demonstrates intensified antagonism toward America through explicit actions signaling hardline stance.
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Russia Withdraws From World’s Fair Plan In St Louis
In St Louis observers report Russia’s commissioners will not participate in the exposition. Excavation for the Russian bid finished last week and work has halted since Saturday awaiting materials. Government funds had been appropriated for a building and for a railroad exhibit, with space totaling about 35 000 square feet across Russia’s planned displays. Commissioner General Alexandrovsky had leased an official residence and was arranging another. arrival in March was anticipated.
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Murderer Henry Williams Sentenced After Hatchet Attack
In Roanoke Virginia Henry Williams a burly man was sentenced to be hanged on March 18 for entering the home of George Shields assaulted Mrs Shields and her three year old daughter with a hatchet razor and knife and leaving them for dead. The case drew wide attention as eighteen companies of the state militia were called to prevent a lynching.
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American Cruisers Bound for China Amid War
Admiral Evans dispatches three cruiser squadrons to North China ports to serve as dispatch boats aid refugees support during the war. The New Orleans sails to Che Foo while Raleigh and Frolic head toward Shanghai from Cavite. The notice reflects naval posture as tensions rise in the theater of war.
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Russian torpedo stocks halved as battles flare in Far East
A Chemulpo report claims two thirds of Russia s torpedo supply destroyed and a second naval engagement near Port Arthur. It notes a large Japanese army in Korea and Russia s plan to abandon Port Arthur for New Chwang while rioting spreads in New Chwang and Moscow.
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Port Arthur and Vladivostok War News From Tokio
Report from Tokio states Japanese torpedo fleet attacked Port Arthur again on February 14 damaging a Russian warship. Russian squadron reportedly returned to Vladivostok with two ships seen off Oki island. Dispatches mention mass troop landings at Port Arthur and New Chiang, plus rising fear of a Russian crackdown and calls for international protection.
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Bear Prepares To Head Off The Lion
St. Petersburg Feb 16 Lieut Gen Ivanoff governor general and Turkestan commander has gone to Tashkend with General Sakharoff to prepare for possible military action toward India if Great Britain acts hostile to Russia or threatens Russian interests in Persia or Thibet. A council meeting was held with Grand Duke Michel attending. Vice Admiral Makarnoff has gone to the far East. Patriotism in Moscow leads to strict enforcement of hat etiquette during the national hymn. unconfirmed reports say some offenders were killed.
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Russian Leaders Move Amid Port Arthur Departure
New Chwang reports Viceroy Alexieff left Port Arthur for Habin with General Pflug and staff. The transfer signals a planned reorganization of Russia army and navy commands with General Kerpatsky to command the Yalu division awaiting orders.
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Condition of Russian ships after Port Arthur bombardment
Washington reports a Tokyo dispatch stating the Russian battleship Retyizan remains aground outside Port Arthur, Czarevitch towed in, and Pallada aground at the harbor entrance. All three are hors de combat. Novik damaged. Askvald, Dvina, and Poltava only slightly hurt.
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Japs Land Over Miles of Ice Near Manchuria Port
A Port Arthur dispatch dated February 14 reports Japanese landings at Cin Wang Tao on Manchuria's southern border where ice runs fourteen miles from shore hindering landings. Jap troops are also shown landing munitions at Wonsan on Korea's east coast near Seoul as Yalu river remains devoid of Japanese presence. Viceroy Alexief on February 16 issues an order urging soldiers toward patriotic duty and signaling confidence in victory.
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Overland Movement of Fort Soldiers Planned
The Second Infantry departs Fort Russell for Fort Logan and the Tenth Cavalry heads to Fort Washakie. Trips will be overland with heavy baggage and equipment sent by rail.
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Teller Will Stick to Senate Seat Says Private Secretary
Denver telegram cites Senator Teller's seat as safe amid Shafroth action. Private secretary Thomas I. Dawson says Teller’s allies view the matter as settled, noting the Colorado house's Republican stance and Arapahoe county contests confirm the outcome as regular and legal. Detective Carberry in Denver suffers heart disease and is ordered six months rest.
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Rebels Seize Refugees Amid Dominican Insurgency
Rebels violate U S consulate and seize refugees at a Dominican insurgent stronghold as tensions rise. Officials report disruption of diplomatic premises and displacement of civilians, with irregular forces claiming control over sanctuary routes and humanitarian corridors.
San Domingo Insurrectionists Attack U S Consulate
Washington reports rebels in San Domingo breached international law by entering the Samana consulate and abducting two refugees. The State Department asked the Navy to protect the consulate and, if necessary, use naval force to punish the perpetrators and restore order.
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Baltimore in Deep Freeze Grips Fire District
Baltimore February 16. Severe winter weather plagues the city with a 7 degree high, a gale through the ruined fire district, and debris blown about by the wind. Walls crumble and roofs tear in the icy conditions while militiamen guard the area and streets refreeze under a new layer of ice.
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Russia Alone Silent as Austria and Portugal Accept Neutrality Plan
Secretary Hay received replies from Austria-Hungary and Portugal endorsing his neutrality principles and localizing the conflict with neutralization of China. Russia remains the sole power not yet responding, while a note to Japan and Russia is clarified as the published text. In Sheridan County, James Hanley’s murder trial is being moved for fairness concerns. Michael Davitt presented President Roosevelt with a blackhorn stick in Washington.
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Condolences For Senator Hanna From Labor Leaders
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and other union leaders issue tributes to Senator Hanna. They praise his efforts for industrial peace and reconciliation between employers and workers, noting his work with the National Civic Federation and the goodwill he fostered among trade unions.
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Chicago Motor Vehicle in Receiver Hands
The Chicago Motor Vehicle company, capitalized at 1 million, was placed in receivership at Chicago after stockholders alleged a scheme to divert assets. The Harvey Illinois plant has faced heavy losses, with assets cited near 110 thousand dollars against debts of 210 thousand. Prominent Michigan investors including members of the Battle Creek Seventh Day Adventists are named in the action.
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Trial of Alleged Train Wreckers
Cripple Creek Colorado February 16 The cases against Parker Davis and Foster of the legal miners union charged with conspiracy to wreck a Florence and Cripple Creek train were called today Judge Loomis presided An objection to endorsing nine additional witnesses was rebuked by the court and the defense then permitted the endorsement The defense announced readiness for trial tomorrow with jury selection from a special venire of eighty men set to begin.
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Russians Flock Home to Enlist in War
Russian men around Chicago hurry to return to Russia to join the war effort. The Russian consul said about five hundred had already begun the journey back.
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