Japs Set the Mines Near Port Arthur Strategy Success
Rear Admiral Dewa commanded the flotilla that laid countermines to trap Russian ships at Port Arthur. Vice Admiral Togo directed the flank strike with battleships Mikasa Hatsuse Shikishima and others, forcing a Russian retreat and disabling the Po beda.
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Tokio
Port Arthur
Togo
Dewa
Chitose
Yoshino
Kosagi
Takasago
Petropavlovsk
Nishin
Kasuga
Russia Short of Funds as War Stretches Treasury
Reports claim Russia must raise money after allocating 50 million of 87.5 million abroad. A proposed 200 million in 5 percent treasury bonds may be issued. News from Brussels to Paris notes Japan’s Port Arthur actions and rough road conditions as forces mobilize for a sustained campaign.
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Russia
London
Bank of Russia
Brussels
Ways and
St. Petersburg
Treasury
Paris
Amsterdam
Togo
Port Arthur
Ping Yang
Daily Mail
Chengju
Daily Chronicle
Cat Shan Hai Kwan
Japanese Cruiser Reported Lost Near Port Arthur
Port Arthur reports indicate several eyewitnesses claim a Japanese cruiser was lost April 12 after hitting a floating mine. News from Sungjin Korea notes 33 Cossacks near Sungjin and Japanese refugees reaching Gensan, with rumors of 5,000 Russian troops following.
Quiet in Vladivostok After Bombardment
A Vladivostok letter reports no land operations soon and a calm city after the first bombardment. Severe winter and heavy snow persist while coal mines fuel the railroad and city, the sole active industry observed.
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Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Rumored Japanese Transports Near Yinkow Reported
News from Port Arthur on April 18 notes rumors of twenty Japanese transports carrying troops seen heading toward Yinkow. The reports are unconfirmed as Russians await a landing, and since Friday’s bombardment the area has been quiet. Viceroy Alexieff has raised his flag on the battleship Sevastopol.
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Moscow
Daily Telegraph
Shanghai
Manchuria
Liao River
the Times
Haiman
Togo
Port Arthur
Makaroff
Port. Arthur
Yinkow
Alexieff
Sevastopol
Mayor Jones Gifts Ten Thousand Dollars Stock to Factory Employees
In Toledo on April 18 Mayor Jones told workers at his sucker rod factory he donated stock valued at 10000 dollars to the employees. The stock, previously placed in the Golden Rule trust, is now with trustees for equal distribution. He urged no strings and asked trustees to preserve the fund in the spirit of the golden rule.
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Toledo
Jones
Golden Rule Trust
Department of the Interior
Helena
Mont
Geo. W. French
Dillon
Theron J. Moran
Bex
BR. W
William L. Russell
Dillon, Mont
Orlando’Mast
George Mast
Kerr Watts
Apes
Montane
Carnegie Funds 5 Million Hero Fund for Dependents
Andrew Carnegie creates a 5 000 000 fund named The Hero Fund to aid dependents of those who lose or risk their lives saving others. It covers the United States and Canada with medals for heroism and grants as deemed fit by a commission. Ships, doctors, nurses and railroad workers are among potential beneficiaries. A roll of heroes will be kept in Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Andrew Carnegie
United States
Canada
Carnegie
Kent
Ely's
City Drug Store
Duncan M. Wadame
Emma E. Wadams
Jackson
Beaverhead County
State of
Montana
Beaverhead
Gronar H. Howanp
Glendale
Mont
Captain Wheeler Killed in Mindanao Reconnaissance
Captain David P. Wheeler and Corporal Percy Heywelt of the Twenty second Infantry were wounded and Wheeler killed during a reconnaissance of Moro works along the Taraca river in Mindanao. Wheeler died at Mara bul on April 13 after being stabbed on April 11. Heywelt was fatally wounded.
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Wheeler
Manila
David P. Wheeler
Percy Heywelt
Twenty-second Infantry
Taraca
Lake Lanao
Mindanao
Marabul
Heyvelts
Sheriff Balks the Lynchers in Central City
In Central City Colorado on April 16 a mob dispersed after Sheriff Cody defended the jail declaring he would die fighting to keep the lynchers out. Azel D Galbraith, who confessed killing his wife and son, faced no mob attack after the guard's brave stand.
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Balks
Central City
Colo
Azel D. Galbraith
Cody
Settles sugar rate war in bleak trade week
R G Dun reports unseasonably cold spring and harsh winter hinder trade but says weather is the main complaint. Dry goods sales slow, stocks from producer to consumer are too high, gains limited outside cotton states. Labor disputes persist and railway earnings fall 7.0 percent Year over year. 225 business failures recorded this week.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Prince Pu Lun Arrives in San Francisco for St Louis Fair
Prince Pu Lun nephew of the Chinese emperor arrives on the Gaelic in San Francisco to represent China at the St Louis fair. He is met by a large Chinese delegation and escorted to his hotel as the city decorates the Chinese quarter with bunting and flags. The visit is observed as a holiday.
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San Francisco
Pu Lun
St. Louis
Crowded Church Dynamited in Indiana
A dynamite blast at the Evening Lights church in Blackburn Pike county during an Easter service injured several as panic spread. An iron tube loaded with dynamite exploded at the front of the building tearing out a wall. no fatalities reported.
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Evansville
Ind
Evening Lights
Blackburn
Pike County
General Dickinson Is Reported Hopelessly Ill
Washington April 18 General Joseph Dickinson the lone survivor among adjutant generals of Civil War armies is hopelessly ill in the city at seventy three. He suffers from general denility and served under General Hooker.
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Dickinson
Washington
Joseph Dickinson
Denility
Hooker
Painter Victim of a Mob in California
In Redding California on April 18 painter Petrie was reportedly beaten to death by a mob after being accused of assaulting a four year old girl. He was captured and beaten then placed on a southbound train. A second mob removed him from the train and beat his head on the railroad track. The coroner later found the body missing.
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Redding
Cal
Petrie
Sacramento
Copper King Lawyer Threatens Battle With Standard Oil
Boston April 18 Thomas W Law son famed copper king declares he will spend every cent to fight Standard Oil and its allied interests unless prevented by death.vague speech threatens a public struggle to force the company and its allies to back off betting on decency and law.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Standard Oil Company
Lawson
Pt Decency
Garfield's Assistants Begin Beef Trust Inquiry
Chief Garfield leads government investigators from the bureau of corporations into Chicago stock yards to probe alleged beef trust among western packers. Inspectors from agriculture and other officials will visit Kansas City Omaha and northwest cattle centers to gather evidence and report back for a final determination.
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Garfield
Chicago
Northwest
Martin
South Dakota
James A. Garfield
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Cortelyou
Inspector Carroll
Department of Agriculture
Kansas City
Omaha
Niedermeier Tries to Die by Own Action in Prison
Peter Niedermeier the Car Barn Bandit leader was condemned to die Friday and made two suicide attempts. He swallowed sulphur matches and slashed his left arm with a pencil provoking severe wounds and heavy bleeding, leaving his bed clothes and cell floor stained.
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Chicago
Peter Niedermeijer
Niedermeier
Colonel Marchand Arrested in Paris
Paris reports Colonel Marchand was placed under arrest after he accused the army of slander and ostracism in a resignation letter. He will be confined for thirty days and his resignation will not be considered until his punishment ends.
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Marchand
Paris
Wheat rises on Missouri damage rumor in Chicago grain market
In Chicago on April 18, winter wheat advanced due to reports of damage in Missouri. July wheat led gains while corn and oats moved higher, and pork and lard futures showed mixed activity. Cash market prices for various wheat and corn grades were listed, reflecting tighter nearby supplies.
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Chicago
Missouri
Omaha Grain Exchange Closing Prices Report
Closing prices on the Omaha Grain Exchange show May and July wheat at 88 and 83 cents, May corn at 49 and July at 46, and May oats at 37 % with July at 30 percent. Cash prices list various hard and spring wheat grades, cash corn and oats across multiple numbered grades and standard oats at 41 2 cents.
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Omaha
Omaha Grain Exchange
Chicago Market Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep Prices
Chicago cattle receipts reach 40 000 with steers 5.00 to 5.50, hogs 47 000 with mixed butchers 5.05 to 5.17, sheep receipts 30 000 and lamb prices steady to strong, western and native lambs quoted across multiple ranges. Texas fed steers seen at 4.00 to 4.50, western muttons and lambs show varied values.
Kansas City Live Stock Market Report April 18
Receipts total 6 700 cattle and 4 000 sheep with mixed trend. Beef steer prices range from 3 10 to 6 15 for dressed and steady to lower on some sides, cows and calves near 2 00 to 4 40, hogs around 4 80 to 4 95, and lambs 5 50 to 8 25 with ewes and yearlings 4 75 to 5 25 and stockers 3 50 to 4 50.
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Kansas City
South Omaha Livestock Sell Listings April 18
South Omaha cattle receipts total 4500 with prices easing to 10 cents lower for native steers and cows and heifers around 3.00 to 4.50. Stockers and feeders quoted near 2.90 to 4.00. mixed lots and bulls to 4.50. Sheep receipts reach 6000 with yearlings around 6.50 to 7.00 and ewes about 4.50 to 5.10.
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Omaha
South
Liver tonic advertised at Riley's Drug Store
An ad proclaims a liver tonic that promotes bile fluidity and liver health, reducing drowsiness and lethargy linked to liver disorders. Price 50 cents at Riley's Drug Store.
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Price
Riley
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Stock Men's Directory
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