Russia to Press War Despite Peace Talks
Berlin reports the Russian emperor remains firm on continuing the war. Commands say Field Marshal Kuropatkin is unlikely to be defeated, with no sign of major Japanese breakthroughs on the Russian right. Reports from Mukden describe Japanese activity on both flanks and Chinese bandit interference as the conflict nears extensive operations.
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Berlin
Russia
Japan
Firet
Oyana
Kuropatkin
Party of Change
St. Petersburg
Mukden
Per H
Thirty Die in Baku Riots Attacks on Factories
In Baku on February 11 at Romany the attacks on two factories left thirty people killed or wounded. The city faced widespread clashes and violent disorder as security forces struggled to contain the turmoil.
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Baku
Romany
Atrikere
Pontiff Blames Social System for Sergius' Death
The Metropolitan of Moscow condemns the social system as responsible for the death of Sergius. He insists moral failure and systemic injustice led to the tragedy, calling for reforms and accountability within the church and society.
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Moscow
Sergius
Funeral Follows Grand Duke Sergius Assassination
Warsaw reports anxiety over a looming crisis as the government admits uncertainty about steps to take amid revolutionary agitation and rail stoppages. In Moscow and St Petersburg the funeral of Grand Duke Sergius proceeds with somber decorum as officials and public mourners reflect on political blame and crisis governance.
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Warsaw
Revolutionary Party
Vienna
France
Italy
St. Petersburg
Sergius
Moscow
Russia
Elizabeth
Skirmishing in Manchuria escalates as Japanese counterattack
Tainghchen Manchuria February 23. Japanese forces press Russian left flank divisions. On February 21 they attacked outposts with at least eight battalions. Russians launched a vigorous counterattack, retaking the village of Dapindu and forcing the Japanese to pause their advance.
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Tainghchen
Manchuria
Dapindu
Alarm Over Black Sea Situation Report From Batoum and Poti
Constantinople Feb 23 reports say Russian Black Sea squadron vessels bombarded Poti and Batoum authorities are powerless. Strikes are led by about 40 000 Georgians. Steamship service from Constantinople to Batoum has been suspended.
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Constantinople
Batoum
Poti
Black Sea Aquadron
Poth Ag
England Gets the Best of It on North Sea Inquiry
Paris reports the North Sea commission will issue a report next Saturday. The preliminary text favors Britain and Russia but public reaction in London is one of disappointment with calls to respect the decision. Earl Percy says no government reform has been communicated.
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Paris
International Commission
North Sea
Associated Press
Russia
London
North Sea Commission
Daily Mail
Great Britain
House of Commons
Earl Percy
Russia Awaits News on Manchuria War Developments
St. Petersburg reports a second day with no dispatches from Gen. Kuropatkin fueling rumors of major events in Manchuria. The war office denies important news and notes no new developments since the prior dispatches.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Manchuria
War Office
Lawson threatens public confrontation with Rockefeller group
Boston magnate Thomas W. Lawson issues an open letter to Standard Oil head H. H. Rogers accusing perjury and detailing a campaign of character attacks by Beck Untermyer Eckels and others. He offers to face Eckels at Faneuil Hall and promises large sums for Rogers Untermyer Eckels and Rockefeller presence.
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New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
H. H. Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Massachusetts Supreme Court
James M. Beck
Beck
Samuel Untermyer
Everybody's Magazine
Beck and Eckels
Mike
Standard Oil
City Bank
Amalgamated System
Faneuil Hall
System
Eckels
Untermyer
Rogers
John WD. Rockefeller
Search for Chadwick Jewels in New York
New York officials led by C F Leach and F G Oldham seek 1 million dollars in cash and 150000 dollars in diamonds believed hidden in a safety deposit box in New York. They plan a thorough audit of deposit companies to locate Cassie L Chadwick s fortune amid suspected fictitious names.
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New York
Chadwick
C. F. Leach
Cleveland
F. G. Oldham
Comptroller’s Office
Washington
Cassie L. Chadwick
Unique Dinner Hosts Dewey Aboard in Brooklyn
Admiral and Mrs Dewey arrived from Washington to attend the Entertainment Club dinner where they will be honored guests. Albert B Roosevelt will provide. The club promises a unique affair focused on the latest developments in science literature and art.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Admiral
Mra. Dewey
Washington
Albert B. Roosevelt
President Harper Improves After Wednesday Operation
The condition of University of Chicago President Harper after a Wednesday afternoon operation shows signs of improvement. Details indicate he underwent a surgical procedure and is progressing favorably under medical care.
Desperate Rescue at Virginia Mine in Birmingham
Ninety two bodies recovered by 8 PM with rescue teams hampered by foul odors and flooding. Fifty five funerals held as investigators prepare to clear levels. likely twenty five more bodies remain. Governor orders state mine inspector to report findings, relief fund tops $15 000.
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Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Cunningham
Gray
Arson Follows Brutal Murder in Montclaire
Police suspect homicide after the body of Mrs. Hannah B. Ross was found in her High street home ruins. A German coachman, her only domestic worker, is missing since the fire that also destroyed three nearby houses.
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Montclaire
N. J
Hannah B. Ross
High Street
Ross
Emperor hosts navy life lantern views for court relief
Kaiser William invited the court and diplomatic corps to the royal stables for an entertainment showing magic lantern views of life in the German navy. The event follows the emperor’s plan to provide instructive exhibitions as a respite from usual social duties.
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Kaiser
Berlin
William
Court
Diplomatice
Royal Stables
Regents Held For Shortage At State University
Sacramento Feb 23 Regents of the State university are held accountable for the defalcation of former Secretary W A McKowen. A special senate committee recommends the regents be compelled to reimburse 61478 as McKowen is in state prison and supervision was insufficient.
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University
Sacramento
The
State University
W. A. McKowen
Senate
Regenta
McKowen
Laborer to Fight for the Rice Millions
Greenville Pa February 23 Robert Sheasley a laborer has retained attorneys to pursue his claim as an heir to the estate of William M Rice the New York millionaire whose murder trial involved Attorney Patrick. Rice originated from this vicinity and left few heirs remains of the original distribution. THE METAL MARKETS New York February 23 Lead and copper quiet and unchanged with averages around 40 1 4.
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Greenville
Robert Sheasley
William M. Rice
New York
Patrick
Rice
Shoaslyig & KeCondcoun
Roosevelt Calls Senate Session Yesterday
President Roosevelt called the Senate into session yesterday, signaling urgency in addressing major national matters and potential policy actions.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Impeachment Proceedings Close as Trial Continues
The final testimony in the impeachment case against Judge Swayne was presented to the Senate. A presidential proclamation calls the Senate into special session on March 4 to receive executive communications. The House passed the River and Harbor bill totaling 17,234,657 dollars, with no net change. The military academy appropriation goes to conference with Senate changes on appointing a brigadier general retired list and related authority. The Panama Canal Zone government bill also passed.
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Washington
Senate
House
Military Academy
Jos. Hawley
Connecticut
Peter J. Osterhaus
Swayne
Panama Canal Zone
German Navy Plans Sold to France and Britain
Berlin reports reveal Barkmeyer, former chief of Germany's secret service at shipyards, sold all naval vessel and submarine plans to France and Great Britain before his arrest. Though guilty of treason, he received one year in prison amid fears full corruption would spark panic.
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Berlin
Secret Service
Bureau of German Shipyards
Barkmeyer
Barkmyer
Rare soil borne disease linked to autopsy fatality in New York
Autopsy at Lincoln hospital uncovered a virulent soil germ causing a rare disease. Gas produced by sulphur hydrogen decomposition burned faintly when exposed to air. Harlem stonecutter Palito Demarco broke his ankle February 17. his leg was amputated above the knee, but he died from the disease, not the operation.
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New York
Lincoln Hospital
Palito Demarco
Harlem
Baltimore Without Oysters For First Time In Season
Baltimore marks a historic start to the oyster season with no oyster supply. The delay is due to frozen waters, keeping dredging crews idle until a thaw restores harvests.
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Baltimore
Sir Henry Irving Relapses. Ordered Rest Two Months
Landen February 24 Sir Henry Irving who recently had a chill has suffered a slight relapse forcing the remainder of this provincial issue to be constrained. His physicians have imperatively ordered him not to act for at least two months.
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Henry Irving
Landen
Henry Irwing
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