Searchlights enable Port Arthur blocking by sunken ships
Tokyo reports show Russian searchlights detected five Japanese steamers before sinking three. Ten Shin Maru damaged and sunk near shoals. Buyo Maru, Hokou Maru, and Jinsen Maru casualties. crews attempted to escape but Russian lights and fire hindered rescue. In separate update, Russian forces push toward Ping Yang with infantry on Liaoyang line and cavalry crossing the Yalu.
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Marshall Defense Message To Navy Department
Washington February 27. The officer’s report states Commander Marshall sent medical aid to the Waring and dispatched four boats to rescue Russian sailors, transferring them to British and Italian ships. He says boats were told not to bring Russians to the Vicksburg and the Zafira offer was declined.
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English Parliament to Dissolve Within Six Weeks
London reports the Daily Chronicle confirms a parliamentary dissolution within six weeks. The government aims to pass the supply vote and leave office by the next Tuesday, driven by internal party divisions and a desire to avoid prolonging the stay in power.
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Senate Nears Filibuster as Ship Duty Bill Advances
Washington Feb 27 The senate pressed toward filibuster as Democrats backed a bill on shipping government supplies. Amendments were tabled amid partisan splits, with Mitchell siding with one or two Republicans at times. Hale signaled a key modification and a vote was set for next Tuesday. The debate included provisions on American vessel preferences, timing, and exclusions, and involved numerous leadership contrasts among Hale Mitchell Patterson Perkins Tillman Elkins and others.
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Bikins
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Mr. Patterson
Powerful squadrons off Venezuela near Caracas
Two British squadrons, commanded by two admirals and comprising six battleships with about 6,200 men, anchored off Laguaria near Caracas on Feb 27. Officers later visited Caracas. A real estate ad follows urging a home telephone with rate notes of 1.50 dollars monthly.
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Butte Miner Demonstrates Superiority Over Sailor
A Butte miner held his gown and proved he was a better man than the sailor in a bold display, underscoring local tensions and a clash of reputations between rival workers and maritime figures.
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Jeffries Expected To Meet Newcomer After Sharkey Fight
Philadelphia reports Jack Monroe defeated Tommy Sharkey in six rounds at the Second Regiment Armory. Monroe showed dominance after a close opening round, gaining control as Sharkey absorbed punishment to the body and wind. The bout fuels expectations Monroe may challenge Jeffries for the championship.
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Boxers clash as Monroe and Sharkey spar through round six
In a tense session the pair exchange hard rights to the stomachs and a vicious left to the jaw. Monroe lands a hard right to Sharks eye drawing blood while Sharkey clips Monroe's head and neck with swift lefts. The bell ends round six with both men pushing for advantage.
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Petrified Forest National Park Declared for Arizona
The famous Petrified Forest in Arizona is set aside by Congress as a public park. The action designates national park status to protect the renowned fossilized wood and surrounding scenic landscape for public use and preservation.
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House debates pension bills and passes multiple measures
Washington Feb 27 The House spent most of the session approving 269 private pension bills amid protests by Adams of Pennsylvania and Slayden of Texas over notice and treatment. Additional measures include inquiries on Oklahoma town lot sales and Indian affairs, plus a New Mexico supreme court assistant justice and a Petrified Forest National Park designation in Arizona.
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House
Adams
Pennsylvania
Slayden
Texas
Cannon
Secretary of the Interior
Lawton
Hobart
Anadarko
Oklahoma
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Arizona
Petrified Forest Nations Park
Montana fair trial law questioned before supreme court
Helena Feb 27 The constitutional validity of the fair trial law enacted by a December special session is at issue in the supreme court today Five writs challenge the law Three target Judge Clancy and two challenge Judge Harney of Silver Bow county district court Four cases raise questions about the law's constitutionality and application
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Harney
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Silver Bow County
Mining Company Sues Labor Union for 400000 Damages
Rawhide Gold Mining files in U S circuit court alleging property damage and imminent peril from actions by Jamestown Miners union and Tuolumne Miners union tied to the Western Federation of Miners. The suit seeks restraining orders against further Acts of violence. In Baltimore two workers are killed and nine injured as a wall collapses in the burned district.
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Rawhide Gold Mining Company
United States
Jamestown Miners’ Union
Tuolumne Miners’ Union
Western Federation of Miners
Baltimore
Telephone Necessary to Every Modern Household
A notice asserts that a telephone is essential in every modern home, detailing its role in communication, safety, and daily tasks for residents and families. It outlines arguments for widespread installation and potential improvements to service accessibility.
Capitol Fire Destroys Wisconsin Landmark Old Abe Relics Lost
Madison fire at the Wisconsin state capitol causes $1,000,000 damage to the building and destroys historical relics including Old Abe the war eagle. Fire chief Charles Bernard collapses from smoke and is hospitalized. The blaze, blamed on faulty wiring, imperils the capitol’s future and may revive debates to move the capital.
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New Southern Railroad Organized in Oklahoma Territory
Guthrie February 27 Oklahoma Roswell and White Mountain Railroad company capital five million dollars, headquarters Oklahoma City, with Roswell New Mexico offices. Planned 450 mile route from Mangum southwesterly through Chaves and Lincoln counties New Mexico to Tulárosa, via Mescalero Indian reservation, Mescalero agency to coal fields. Incorporators include J M Russell O S Russell J B Rose and K B Lennox of Roswell New Mexico.
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Postal Offenders Appear in Court After Sentences
After a sentence of two years imprisonment and a $10,000 fine, three defendants in the postal trial filed appeals and posted bonds of $20,000 each. Semel A. Groff gets four days for a motion on a new trial and arrest of judgment. Prince Henry’s son dead. Ambassador Tower reports Prince Henry of Prussia died at Kiel February 26. Hay to express condolences.
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Nevada Congressman Backs Free Silver Bill
Washington February 27 Representative Van Dusen of Nevada introduced a bill for the free and unlimited coinage of silver. Returns of the Corbett Sullivan fight will be received by rounds at the Arcade saloon Monday night.
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Arcade
Turkey Will Not Declare War Says American Official
An American official in Paris asserts Turkey will refrain from war, saying the powers warned she would gain nothing and might face military occupation and possible Macedonia separation. He predicts Bulgaria would be defeated if war occurred, noting Bulgarian insurgents’ mountain tactics favor them, while Turkish troops could sweep toward Sofia on level ground. Russia could not concede Balkan terms without losing its favored position with Austria.
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Drift Between Russia and United States Deepens
In St Peters burg on February 27 the mood among top circles shows regret and fear that the two powers are drifting apart. News of cancelled American contracts underscores anger at supposed U S hostility impacting business, while Russian papers switch attention from Britain to the United States and push negative interpretations.
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Great Britain
Benson Tried for Bribing Clerks
The examination of John H. Benson charged with bribing land office clerks O A Harlan and S A York in Washington concluded. Counsel moved to dismiss the charge and United States Commissioner Shields planned to read the testimony and render a decision.
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S. A. York
Washington
United States
Shields
Personal notes from Laramie and surroundings
Charles Irwin remains in Laramie while Roderick McKay travels in from Sand Creek. John Harrington returns from Chicago with new stock. Ed Glenn stays until tomorrow evening. Mrs. Osborn visits daughter Mrs. Rice for a few days. Governor Chatterton expected back late tomorrow or Tuesday. Judge Craig of Rawlins to pass through en route home from Casper. W D Pease returns from Torrington after surveying site for new county bridge. J H Hanna of Boston arrives to lecture at Keefe hall this afternoon. Tolstoi patriotism note from St Petersburg: thousand sets of works donated to aid troops in the Far East. Leslie, Albany county, post office established with H G Baker postmaster. Crow Creek report: sea withdrawn, stream flow strong.
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Roderick McKay
Sand Creek
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Chicago
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D. Osborn
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