Battle Near Mukden Keeps Struggle Intense
Reports from Mukden and Tokio describe ongoing fighting along the front with Japanese assaults repulsed and Russian counterattacks strong. Russians seize near Bostateal and gain a bridgehead while Kuropatkin’s left flank shows limited change as more combat unfolds.
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Mukden
Bostateal
Sandiapo
Bandiapo
He Shakhe
Putiloff
Novgorod
Yansingtung
Vanupudsi
Tokio
Ikin
Tainkhetchen
Simachi
St Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Kuroki
Shakhe
Olnclals
War Office
Kuro
Shakwe
Oyama
Jiu Jitsu Wrestler Topped in Rough Match by American Opponent
East Lake City February 28 Jil Jitwa but to American wrestling as Badie Robinson of local note faces Ka dura Murayama from San Francisco in a bout. Bachman permitted his preferred style while Robinson twice toppled the Japanese with swift holds. First fall in three minutes. second in two minutes ten seconds.
Rugbian Fleet Movements Reported From Nasal Departure
News from Laie Mauritius states the Uesian squadron under Admiral Rojestvenaky plans to leave Nasal today. Little verified news from St. Pe ure notes crews, weakened by misfortunes, are returning to the country as conditions force retreat or reassessment.
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Por Laie
Mauritius
Uesian Sour
Rojestvenaky
Nasal
St. Pe Ure
Duke Vladimir Awaits Death Amid Terrorist Threats
Reports from St. Petersburg on February 28 describe the growing boldness of a terrorist group. Notices on public buildings claim Grand Duke Sergius was executed, while Grand Duke Vladimir faces death threats and letters from abroad. Grand Duchess Marie Pavlovna accompanies him for safety.
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St. Petersburg
Grand Duke
Sergius
Serge Alexandrovitch
Social Democratic Party
von Plehve
Marie Pavlovna
Vladimir
Marie
Elizabeth
Sergina
Big Educational Meeting Opens in Milwaukee
The convention of the department superintendents of the National Educational Association began in Milwaukee on February 28 and runs three days. Attendees include U S Commissioner of Education Dr Nicholas Murray Butler and scholars from Columbia and Cornell. Key topics are High School Extension and The Merit System of Appointing and Promoting Teachers and Principals.
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Milwaukee
Wis
National Educational Association
Washington, D. C
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Charles de Garmo
Cornell University
United States
Holmes Manuscript Bought by Morgan for 4000 Dollars
New York report states J. P. Morgan purchased Oliver Wendell Holmes' Autocrat of the Breakfast Table manuscript for 4000 dollars. The original is in good condition and was preserved by the magazine publisher where the pieces first appeared. After Holmes died missing pages were rewritten and indistinguishable from the rest.
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Morgan New York
Oliver Wendell Holmes
J. P. Morgan
Big eruption but little damage on Bao Jone voyage
News from San Francisco reports a January 19 eruption near Momotombo volcano caused a ash shower on the Pacific mail steamer Bao Jone off Nicaragua. The blaze was seen at midnight by the watch, yet later authorities said the eruption caused little damage.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail
Nicaragua
Momotombo
Corinto
Nan Patterson Trial Set to Open in Early April
New York report states the Nan Patterson murder trial of Cassar Young from last June will begin on the first Monday in April. The short item notes the city’s financial markets and street conditions as quiet.
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Nan Patterson
New York
United
Cassar Young
Kean committee inquiry into railroad rates and Utah statehood debate
Senate reports authorize an inquiry into railroad rates during recess. The District of Columbia appropriation bill passes. Utah statehood is debated as Senator Kearns denounces polygamy and calls for church leadership adherence to laws, stressing the social effects of religious influence.
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Washington
Senate
Kean
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Alligon
District of Columbia
House
Dubois
Kearns
Utah
Mormon Church
Tucker’s Lawyers Hit Appeal Path in Death Penalty Fight
Boston February 18 lawyers for Charles L Tucker convicted of murdering Miss Mabel Page a 41 year old socialite last March announce plans to contest every step toward the electric chair. Tucker once a bright faced nineteen year old at arrest now appears aged by the ordeal. Page was stabbed to death in her father's house with initial suicide reports disproved by wounds.
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Tucker
Boston
Charles L. Tucker
Mabel Page
Page
Tucker Wa
Nelson Knocks Out Corbett In Ninth Round At San Francisco
Nelson of Chicago defeats Denver’s Corbett by knockout in the ninth round at Woodward’s Pavilion San Francisco. Corbett showed flashes but lacked speed and accuracy while Nelson controlled the pace, landed cleanly, and avoided taking decisive punishment. Seconds stopped the fight as Corbett’s defense collapsed. Nelson teased a future bout with Huntt.
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Woodward's Pavilion
San Francisco
Peb
Nelson
Chicago
Young Corbett
Denver
Tyro
Terry McGovern
Dane
Corbett
Lorbeg
Opposi
Efort
Huntt
Crank at White House to Start Big Parade
A Washington report notes the first inauguration crank arrived today claiming to be commander in chief of the parade. He sought a ceremonial mission announcement before Congress, but the attempt was blocked by Capitol police. The man says he leads the "fifth party."
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Crank
White House
Washington
Capitol
House
Senate
Cornea
Pam
Aboligh Shippers Passes Information Error
Information from Chicago states a new rule will pause shippers from buying tickets with stock and market receipts will be issued. Receipts will be honored for rebates at the destination when presented by the owner.
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Chicago
Congress Holds Night Session Over Homestead Bills
Washington reports an overnight session as the House passed many bills by unanimous consent to adjourn. Debate centered on amendments to homestead laws for South Dakota and Colorado allowing 640 acres instead of 160, with dilatory tactics delaying final action.
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Washington
House
South Dakota
Colorado
Martin
Lacey
Fire Insurance Firms Halt In Arkansas Today
In Little Rock on February 28, most Arkansas fire insurers stopped writing policies. They cited the King anti trust law preventing operations after March 23. Since licenses are issued March 1, firms chose to cease now to avoid a brief year of activity.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
King Edward Visits Big British Fleet
In Portsmouth on February 23 King Edward bade farewell to the second cruiser squadron under Rear Admiral Prince Louis of Battenburg bound for Caribbean waters. He slept on the armored cruiser Drake and inspected six war ships described as battleships in disguise capable of 23 knots an hour.
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Portsmouth
England
Edward
Prince Louis of Battenburg
Caribbean
Drake
Prince Louis
Fifth international convention opens in Nashville
Avidented volunteer movement holds its fifth international convention in Nashville as delegates gather in large numbers. The board of foreign missions of the United States and Canada also convenes, promising a major religious gathering not only for the South but nationally.
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Nashville
Tenn
Keb
Board of Foreign Missions
United States
Canada
South
Hearings Continued in Bully Case Before Referee
New York February 28 hearing on the case of Dwarlel J Bully the depowen cotion King was continued today before the referee hearing the proceedings against the arm of Sully Pasgin Hadley due to Mr Sullys alertness.
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Sully
New York
Dwarlel J. Bully
Sully, Pasgin & Hadley
Attorneys Seek Time to Argue in Gubernatorial Contest
Denver reports the gubernatorial contest committee will vote tomorrow on recommendations to the Joint Assembly on the claims of James H. Peabody and Alva Adams. The five member sub committee includes two Democrats and three Republicans. Attorneys for both sides request eight hours for discussion before forwarding findings to Lieutenant Governor Jesse F. McDonald.
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Denver
Joint Assembly
James H. Peabody
Alva Adama
Jesse F. McDonald
Russian Conference Meets On Labor Reforms And Aid
St Petersburg reports a finance minister led conference of factory inspectors to discuss state insurance hours of labor medical aid and labor unions. News says many left the city amid rumors of reserve mobilization.
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St. Petersburg
Kokovsoff
Lode
Morgan sails abroad on White Star vessel to Europe
New York reports J Pierpont Morgan plans a voyage to Europe aboard the White Star Line ship and will meet the Corsair at Genoa for a Mediterranean cruise. J Bruce Ismay, president of the International Mercantile Marine company, was a passenger on the Baltic.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
Europe
Corsair
Mr. Morgan
Genoa
Mediterranean
J. Bruce Ismay
International Mercantile Marine Company
Baltic
Arbitration panel discusses revisions to trade agreement
The general board of arbitration of the Employers' Association and the unions met at the Building Trades club in New York to consider revising the arbitration agreement.
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New York
General Board of Arbitration
The
Employers’ Association and
Unions
Building Trades Club
Dominion Artillery Association Holds Brilliant Ottawa Meeting
The annual meeting of the Dominion Artillery Association was held in Ottawa with an unusually brilliant event. Governor General Earl Grey attended the gathering.
Missing Douglas Man Jesurun Reported Seen on Northwestern Train
Omaha dispatch reports Dr. Jesurun of Douglas last seen February 10 aboard a Chicago and Northwestern train. The conductor informed by a message from Omaha that his whereabouts remain unknown.
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Jesurun
Laader
Douglas
Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern
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Moba
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Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Wes
Stone
August Belmont
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Hedley
P. Morgan
Thomas Murra
Mee Robitaille
Murray
Murry
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