Baltimore Fire Destroyed Block Watch Stricken City
Fire of over a day in Baltimore devastated 140 acres across 75 blocks with losses estimated at 75 to 125 million dollars in buildings alone. Army and militia guarded the area under martial law as firemen battled flames, with only minor injuries and one seriously burned firefighter.
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Baltimore
Jacob Agenfritz
York
Lexington Street
Pratt Street
Liberty Street
Jones’ Falls
Corbin
Ml- Vida
Niles
East
United Railways Company
West Falls Avenue
South Street
Baltimore Sun
Fayette Street
Holliday Street
German Street
Equitable
National Hotel
Holliday and
Fayette Streets
Baltimore Street
Gay Street
United States Customs House
Dugan’s Wharf
Dominican Rebels Fire On Yankee Launch Killing Engineer
In San Domingo on February 6 insurgents fired on the Yankee launch killing J. C. Johnston the engineer. United States Minister Power orders drastic action to avenge the death and defend the American flag. Johnston buried. foreign houses pillaged. insurgents pillage foreign property amid rising prices and hunger.
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San Domingo
J. C. Johnston
United States
Power
Johnston
Powell
Columbia
Senator Han a condition improves amid illness
In Washington on February 9 Senator Han a shows signs of improvement after a difficult period. He rests, eats more, and speaks little as doctors report the illness is running its course. The heart remains sound and doctors note his long-lived family history favors his prognosis.
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Washington
Hana
House Debates St Louis Loan for Exposition
Washington February 9 The house debated the proposed 4 600 000 loan to the Louisiana Purchase exposition at St Louis as provided in the senate amendment to the urgent deficiency bill. The chamber adjourned with discussions ongoing and only one amendment adopted for cease tests at the fair.
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House
St. Louis
Washington
Senate
Senate Aids Portland Exposition Passes Canal Treaty Support
The senate approved a bill granting aid to the Lewis and Clark exposition at Portland Oregon after speeches by Hopkins and Clay in favor of the Panama canal treaty. The measure was amended to close the expo on Sunday and scrap a permanent Lewie and Clark memorial.
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Senate
Portland
Washington
Hopkins
Clay
Ore
Lewie and Clark
War in sight as Japan breaks off with Russia
Russian note awaited as Japan abruptly severs diplomatic relations at Tokyo. Kurino leaves after a brief interview. Lamsdorff recalls Rosen. Strict censorship ordered. officials warn war could begin at any hour as four wartime preparations stand ready at Warsaw station.
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Japan
Baron de Rosen
Tokio
Baron Komura
M. Kurio
Foreign Office
Jamnsdorff
Count Lamsdor
Associated Press
M. Kurino
Warsaw
Legation
M Kurine
Count Lamsdorff
M. Kurine
Alexieff
Russia
Manchuria
Korea
Military view on Japan Korea actions and potential landings
Military men in the region believe Japan will land troops in Korea at the first sign of fighting unless an accidental encounter on the border with Russia alters plans. The discussion notes Korea's threats to Russian communications and Japan's stance on a neutral Yalu zone.
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Korea
Port Arthur
Vladivostock
Japan
Yalu River
Gee
Armies Take the Field in Korea War Move
London reports sixty Japanese transports landing troops at Masampho Fusan Mokpho and Chemulpo as Seoul is occupied. A torpedo fleet covers the operation with main Japanese forces heading toward Port Arthur. Russians prepared to fight with a force at Palgan near the Great Wall and possible move on Peking.
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Japan
Russia
Korea
London
Che Foo
Daily Mail
Masampho
Fusan
Kumsan
Mokpho
Chemulpo
Seoul
Port Arthur
Nagasaki
Daily Telegraph
Yalu River
Tien Tsin
Palgan
Peking
Great Wall
Japan Ends Diplomacy With Russia Quietly Declares Policy
Tokyo reports Japan has severed diplomatic relations with Russia presenting it as a step toward war. Komura told Baron de Rosen that Japan is tired of delays and will act independently to protect oriental interests. Seizure of Korea is expected, with no formal war declaration planned.
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Mikado
Tokio, Yeh
Russia
Japan
Komura
Baron de Rosen
Korea
Chicago grain and provisions whipsawed by heavy selling
Chicago markets fell as red and heavy liquidation hit grains amid Russia Japan tensions. May corn dropped 3 cents and oats weakened. wheat recovered some, May corn and oats slipped further. Provisions closed higher on May products with mixed futures and cash prices for assorted wheat and corn grades listed.
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Chicago
Russia
Japan
Omaha Grain Exchange closes with varied wheat corn oats bids
Closing prices show May wheat 77 9e, July 73 9e. May corn 43c, July 43.4e. May oats 40 9e, March 38 ½c. Cash quotes list multiple grades for hard, spring, yellow and white corn and oats with scattered decimals and fractions.
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Omaha
Omaha Grain Exchange
Cattle and Hog Markets Report From Chicago Board
Receipts show 4 cattle streams steady to strong with prime steers and stockers. Hogs receipts at 36 000 with steady to higher bids from 4 86 to 5 10 and butchers lines up to 5 05. Sheep and lamb markets steady with mixed western and native categories listed and values around 4 75 to 5 05.
South Omaha Live Stock Market Prices Narrowly Steady
South Omaha live stock totals show cattle receipts at 4100 with steers 4.35 to 5.00, cows and heifers 2.79 to 3.80, canners 1.50 to 2.50, stockers and feeders 2.50 to 3.85, and calves 5.00 to 6.05. Hog receipts around 4000 with heavy 4.90 to 5.00, mixed 4.50 to 4.85, sows 4.70 to 4.85, pigs 3.50 to 4.60. Sheep receipts 3000 with yearlings 4.30 to 4.70, wethers 2.00 to 4.25, ewes 2.75 to 3.75, stockers 2.50 to 3.70, lambs 4.00 to 5.74.
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South Omaha
Life on Other Planets Inquiry Says We Know Little
A Knowledge journal excerpt quotes Professor Maunder noting science remains uncertain about life on planets beyond our solar system. It argues that within our system we can only crude estimate probabilities while distant worlds elude firm conclusions. The piece parallels historic figures Galilei and contemporaries, emphasizing a lack of definitive argument for or against extraterrestrial inhabitants.
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Whewell
Brewster
Galilei
Capoano
Muaunder
Sea Girt Tomb of Francois Rene at Grand Bay
The tomb of Francois Rene vicomte de Chateau briand lies on the west point of Grand Bay rock, a tidal islet reached at low tide. A granite cross marks the grave. Fifty years after his funeral a pilgrims gathering at the cathedral offered floral tributes the mayor and two FrenchAcademy members led a procession across the sands. An oration by M. le Vicomte de Vogue followed with poems recited and green funeral lights shown at night.
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Francois Rene
Vicomte de Chateaubriand
St. Malo
Grand Bay
French Academy
M. le Vicomte de Vogue
Mourning Dress of Koreans for Fathers Described
The article explains Korean mourning customs for fathers including hemp garments and girdles, a face shield to mark silence, with three years of dress and three months of the shield. Secondary mourning applies to mothers. wives receive no mourning. The hat is wicker and it notes a U S warning during the China Japan war to prepare such disguise attire.
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United States
Quote on a Madison Street restaurant bargain remark
A narrator recalls a line about measuring value as a man grumbles at a dry goods store. He questions the quality of a restaurant and mentions finding a place on Madison Street offering much more for less in a rough exchange.
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Madison Street
Chicago Record-Herald
Where She Failed Maybell Can You Keep a Secret
A brief dialogue fragment shows a judge questioning secrecy. lizabeth affirms skill at secrecy but declines to help others. The exchange centers on confidentiality expectations and personal boundaries.
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Maybell
Lizabeth
Judge
Ely's Cream Saline for Nasal Catarrh
An aromatic remedy delivers nasal catarrh relief by diffusion through the nasal surface. Druggists offer the 60 cent size with a smaller mail order option. Test it and you will likely continue the treatment.
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Ely
Ely's Liquid Cream Balin Announcement
Proprietors offer Ely's Liquid Cream Balin to ease nasal troubles with an atomizer spray. The liquid preserves the medicine of the solid form and is available from druggists or by mail, price including the spraying tube.
Land Office Notice of Patent Claim in Montana
Department of the Interior notices Hatlos a Moterehy must file final proof to support his claim for H E No. 9808 on the SE and NW quadrants of section 4 in Township a list of witnesses from Grant Montana to prove continuous residence and cultivation before Geo W Arengas clerk at Dillon Montana on a specified date. Frank D Miracle registers the action.
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Department of the Interior
Helena
Montana
Hatlos
Follo
Geo. W.arengas
Dillon
Mont
Carlos Ha Enle
Vis
Patrick’ Desmond
Milton J. Nay
Nay Hoss
Ney
Grant
Frank D. Miracle Register
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