Burton Criticised by Colleagues Over Navy Bill
Washington news reports two central debates on the naval appropriation bill. Ohio Representative Burton faced criticism for not aligning with his party after proposing to single out a battleship provision and arguing the United States builds more ships than Europe. A Meyer motion and potential recommitment loomed as key parliamentary maneuvers.
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Great Britain
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Ohio Republicans Nominate Dick for Senate Seat
Columbus officials report the Republican legislative caucus nominated General Charles Dick to succeed Senator Hanna by unanimous acclamation in Columbus Ohio.
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General Charles Dick
Hanna
Whitney Will Filed for Probate in Mineola
The will of the late William C. Whitney was filed for probate in Mineola L I. today. Executor and trustee named is Harry Payne Whitney. Legacies of 250000 to Adelaide and Bertie Randolph are deducted and 30000 yearly income provided for Dorothy Whitney with most estate left in trust.
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William C. Whitney
Mineola
L. I
Harry Payne ‘Whitney
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Bertie Randolph
Dorothy
Harry Payne Whitney
Pauline
Almeric A. Paget
Payne
Collision on the New York Elevated Injures Dozens
A Brooklyn Rapid Transit elevated collision in East New York injures at least twenty, five seriously, as passengers flee amid cuts and bruises. A loaded train rear collided with a stalled empty unit near a station after contact with the third rail. Police calm passengers to avert stampede.
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New York
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Bridge
Superintendent an Embezzler in World’s Fair Post Office
A superintendent at the World’s Fair post office faces embezzlement allegations. Investigators allege theft of funds and misappropriation of postage receipts. Local authorities are directing ongoing inquiries and expect formal charges to follow.
Opened Letters at St Louis Post Office Chief Charged
Frank C. Hostetter, superintendent of the World's Fair post office station, was arrested on charges of opening detaining and embezzling mail. Before U S Commissioner Babbitt he confessed and was admitted to bond pending grand jury action. He allegedly sought inside information on concessions exhibits for personal gain. Hostetter served twenty three years in the postal service.
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Frank C. Hostetter
United States
Babbitt
Hostetter
Irrigation in Arid Wyoming Reported for 1902
Census Bureau data show 5,559 Wyoming farms irrigated in 1902 covering 773,111 acres, up 167,235 acres since 1899. There were 3,033 irrigation systems with total cost of 4,701,049 dollars, averaging 1,549 dollars per system and six dollars per irrigated acre, mainly in the northern and western regions where water was adequate.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Wyoming
Mortgage Secured For Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Washington, Feb 24. A mortgage to the United States government covers a 4.6 million dollar loan to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition company. Sec Shaw holds the mortgage. Payments of 1 million in days, 2 million in March, 1 million in April, and 600 thousand in May will fund the loan, with gate receipts securing repayment in June. If the exposition fails to pay, the government would assume control of the fair.
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Washington
United States
Congress
Shaw
Colonel Crowder Heads to Japan for War Assignment
Colonel Crowder of the general staff leaves Washington for San Francisco to sail March 6 for Yokohama to accompany the Japanese army. General Allen is designated military observer in Korea and Manchuria with credentials issued from Seoul.
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Col. Crowder
General Staff
San Francisco
Yokohama
Allen
Korea
Manchuria
Chaffee
Seoul
United States
Telephone 8 Essential to Every Modern Household
The article argues the telephone is an essential appliance for modern homes highlighting its role in communication security and daily convenience. It emphasizes reliability, affordability, and widespread availability as drivers for adoption across households.
Port Arthur News Circulates Amid Unconfirmed War Reports
A Port Arthur telegraph dispatch notes Japanese losses including steamers and a torpedo boat as Russian cruisers Bayan Novik and Askold engage. Crowds in St Petersburg debate alleged victories while officials await formal confirmation and fears grow of Japanese landings if the river opens.
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Port Arthur
Novisti
Bayan
Novik
Askold
New Chwang
Sivouteh
Dalny
Caarevitech
Retivizan
Pallada
Russia Expands War Finances and Hospital Flotilla Plans
St. Petersburg reports Baron Budburg heads to the Far East to organize a flotilla of ten hospital barges on the Amur river. Finance chief Kokouzoff lauds former minister Wittee while delaying a full program plan. The treasury is said to hold 320 million dollars for the war, far below the 500 million spent on the Turkish campaign.
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Baron Budburg
Far East
Amur
M. Kokouzoff
M. Wittee
Novosti
Meeting of consuls in New Chwang shocks locals
New Chwang on February 24 reports an important consul meeting drew alarm among residents. Officials from several nations attended as tensions appeared to rise over trade and security issues affecting the port.
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Admiral Staark Recalled in War News from Port Arthur
St Petersburg Feb 24 Admiral Staark is the first victim of the present war and will be replaced by Admiral Makaroff. Staark, known as a drawing room seaman, avoided gun practice and often kept distant from his ship during firing drills. Reports also note conflicting Port Arthur news and other war updates from London, St Petersburg, Shanghai, Paris, Harbin, and Nagasaki.
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Hukden
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Barber Shop Sold on Sixteenth Street for $1000
Pigsley sold his barber shop on Sixteenth street to Mr Blair of Indiana for 1000 dollars. He leaves for Chicago after the transfer of the business, set to occur Monday next. The Leader, price 6 1 2 cents per month.
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Zarachias Ordered to Leave Philadelphia Amid Labor Dispute
Ben Zarachias, national executive board member of the Fitters and Cutters union, was ordered by a magistrate to depart Philadelphia immediately amid a strike by garment workers. He arrived with thirty workers from New York to recruit and allegedly induced ten to breach contracts with Arnold Loachim company. Sophia Cale, claimed oldest Chicago resident, dies at 129 noting birth in 1774 Virginia before the Revolution.
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Russia Ignores Japanese Korea Treaty Sparks Diplomacy
Washington reports Russia will disregard Japan's new Korea treaty guaranteeing Korea's independence. Tokyo reportedly shares indifference to Russia's protest. Diplomats note Hay's announcement stirs concern but foresee no immediate extension of the eastern war beyond Korea and Japan.
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Populist factions issue joint call for national convention
The fusionists and middle of the road populists announce a national convention of the peoples party to meet in Springfield Illinois on July 4 1904 to nominate presidential and vice presidential candidates and draft a national platform. The declaration condemns both major parties as harboring factions favoring government usurpation and feudalism while upholding industrial and political liberty.
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Peoples’ Party of the
United States
Peoples’ Party
Springfield
Ills
Feather Duster Union Enjoined in Chicago Case
Officials of the Dearborn Duster company swore the Chicago Federation of Labor aided strikers in intimidation and violence. Judge Holdom issued an injunction naming federation president William G. Schardt and secretary Edward H. Nockles along with numerous Feather Duster Makers' union members. The case links the federation to a conspiracy to drive workers from business if unions are rejected. A second note asks for three square pianos.
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Dearborn Duster Company
Chicago Federation of Labor
Proclamation Urges Manchuria to Support Russia in War
Viceroy Alexieff issues a six headed Manchuria proclamation declaring Russia at war with Japan over the attack on the fleet. It urges residents to hinder Chinese encroachment, support Russian troops, protect rail and telegraphs, oppose Chun Chus bandits, and refrain from hostility toward Russians with threats of extermination for disloyalty.
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Manchuria
Russia
Japan
China
Newspapers Arrive From Far East Reports on Russian Front
Port Arthur papers dated February 4 reach St. Petersburg noting a transit time under three weeks. Cold weather at Irkutsk and other towns hits 36 degrees below zero. Reports claim 600 troops frozen crossing the lake, though unverified. Telecommunication improvements aid military reporting as a czar spares time at the telegraph key. Military observers may follow once troop concentration ends around March 15.
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L’eb
Port Arthur
Lake Baikal
Irkutsk
Associated Press
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Third Chicago theater scorched in skyline blaze
Chicago reports a fire in the Schiller building, a sixteen story skyscraper near the Iroquois, with the Garrick theatre inside. The blaze started on the thirteen floor before daylight, threatening access but causing limited damage to the top four floors and waking Union hotel guests nearby.
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Iroquois Theatre
Garrick Theatre
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Union Hotel
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