Japan scores first victory in Port Arthur naval clash
The Japanese navy launched a night torpedo attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur, damaging multiple ships including two largest protected cruisers. They followed with further bombardment and engagements near Chemulpo, sinking or disabling several ships. Reports say Port Arthur quieted as Japanese forces rested.
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Japan
Werermg
St. Peersburg
Ite
Faa
Gulf of
Pechi-li
Fortress
Port Arthur
Bost
Chempulpo
Sta
Kress
Cuar
Alexie
Columbia
Chefoo
Chemalpo
Boas
Port Arshor
Restin
Paltova
Askold
Diana
Boyarin
Novik
Baltimore Blaze Terrific Fire Strikes Hurst Co Store
The Boston era fire in Baltimore tears through John E. Hurst & Co wholesale dry goods, triggering martial law and an 85 block district burn. Over 2,500 buildings destroyed, 42 firefighters injured, with losses near 125 million and 99 million insured. Maryland declares seven legal holidays to ease financial strain.
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Baltimore
Chicago
John E.i Hurst & Co
Warfield
Maryland
McLane
Honor Roll Beowawe School December January list
The Hall of Honor for Beowawe School for December and January includes Belle Weber, David Clancy, Clara Weber, Frank Swithh, Bessie Ebert, John Clancy, Mabel Weber, Dan Filippini, Ellen Weber, Joe Filippini, Nettie Ebert, Ed Filippini. January entries feature Belle Weber, Clara Weber, Ed Filippiai, Mabel Weber, Joe Filippini, David Clancy, Dan Fiti, Guazcovicn, Teacher.
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Beowawe School
Belle Weber
David Clancy
Clara Weber
Frank Swithh
Bessie Ebert
John Clancy
Mabel Weber
Dan Filippini
Ellen Weber
Joe Filippini
Nettie Ebert
Ed Filippini
Ed Filippiai
Dan Fiti
Guazcovicn
Roll of Honor Miners Hill School February 1904
Roll of Honor for Miners Hill School for the month ending February 6 1904 lists students Spencer Plummer Roger Bruffey Kittie Flynn Wille Flynn Ida Brefy Villa Plummer Hattie Buckskin Roy Plummer Web Buckskin with honors for steady work and good conduct across the year’s early term.
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Minera! Hill School
Miners! Hill School
Spencer Plummer
Roger Bruffey
Kittie Flynn
Wille Flynn
Ida Bref+y
Villa Plummer
Hattie Buckskin
Roy Plummer
Web Buckskin
War Clouds Break Over Japan and Russia Diplomacy
Reports from St Petersburg and Washington describe Japan breaking off diplomatic relations with Russia amid rising tensions, with warnings of potential conflict. The Japanese minister warned war would not be pursued unless American interests are at risk, while the U S president plans a forthcoming proclamation of neutrality.
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Tokia
Rosis
Korora
Baron van Rosen
Rustan
Komara
van Rosen
von Basen
St. Petersberg
Rosia
Japan
Karino
Legation
Russia
England
Washington
Japan Begins War With Russia After Port Arthur Attacks
Reports from Port Arthur on February 9 and 10 describe Japanese torpedo boats and mines striking the Russian squadron, disabling battleships and cruisers, with Russian casualties and officials declaring war. News from St Petersburg and Tokio notes Nicholas’s manifesto, Russian mobilization, and expected large land battles in Korea as both sides deploy troops.
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Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Merning
Russia
Port Arthur
Japan
Tokio
Korea
Korean Mrritory
Japanese Victory Reported as War Opens
Tokio reports Japanese forces win the first clash of arms with Russia. Eight asalaas skipped at Pire-Arthur, two Russian warships destroyed near Chemulpo, and three more aboard a Russian steamer sunk. Japanese capture five Russian steamships and seize Korea’s ports. Proclamation of war issued by Tokyo.
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Chemulpo
Tokio
Japan
Vicpo
Aselaas
Pire-Arthur
Atso
Shanghai
Mazampho
Hay
Seoul
China Must Not Be Invaded Note Draws Diplomatic Attention
Washington reports Secretary Hay sent a note to a European power asking if it would join in a message to Russia and Japan. The note seeks to recognize China’s neutrality and integrity during hostilities and thereafter. Details are not yet available, but exchanges suggest a favorable response may follow, sparking great diplomatic interest.
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China
Washington
Hay
Russia
Japan
Stmte
Powers to Land Troops in China Reported
London Feb 9 Daily Mail correspondent reports France has agreed with other powers to land troops in China should hostilities begin to ensure neutrality of the Middle Kingdom.
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China
London
Paris
The
Daily Mail
France
Middle Kingdom
All Quiet Today From Port Arthur Dispatch
All Quiet To day Paris February 11 reporting from St Petersburg that Port Arthur remains quiet as the Journal Des Debats notes in a special dispatch.
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Paris
Journal Des Debats
St Petersburg
Soustices
Port Arthur
Irrigation Work in Nevada to Create 4500 Homes
L H Taylor, district engineer for the U S Reclamation Service, reports Nevada's Truckee Carson project will irrigate about 375000 acres of sagebrush desert, dividing land into 8 acre homesteads to form roughly 4500 homes and add at least 60000 residents in coming years. Construction on the main 31 mile canal begins immediately, with a reservoir dam planned on the Carson River.
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Washington
L. H. Taylor
United States Reclamation Service
Nevada
Taylor
Trackes
Carson
Carson River
Carson and
Humboldt
Trackee
Dividend Declared by People's Drug Company of Eureka
At a regular meeting of the stockholders a dividend of 10 percent was declared on all paid up capital stock payable at the Eureka Cash Store on and after February 1 1904 J B Biale acting secretary Eureka Nevada January 22 1904.
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People’s Drug Company of
Eureka
Nevada
Eureka Cash
J. B, Biale
Japan Demands Manchuria Korea Pact After Russian Delays
Tokio reports show Japan insists on recognizing Manchuria and Korea's independence while safeguarding Japanese interests. Russia counters with a proposed neutral zone and limited rights, delaying a final accord. Japan says no to Manchuria outside its sphere and presses for a formal commitment to Korea and China’s territorial integrity.
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Tokio
Japan
Korea
Russia
Chios
Manchuria
Eastern Asia
St. Petersburg
China
Mancheria
Russa
Nevada Births Report Two New Daughters in 1904 Notices
In Eureka, Nevada on February 11, 1904 a daughter was born to the wife of James Bogantini. In Mound Valley Elko County Nevada on February 3, 1904 a daughter was born to the wife of Antoce Zonine.
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Eureka
Nevada
James Bogantini
Mound Valley
Elko County
Antoce Zonine
Elka Couple Weds in Nevada Justice Ceremony
In Elka Nevada on February 7 1904 George Koglert and Juliana Simonsen both of Elka were married by Justice L B Morgan.
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Elka
Nevada
L. B. Morgan
the Pesce
George Koglert
Juliana Simonsen
San Francisco Widow of Prussia Resident Mentioned
At San Francisco on February 8, 1004, Mrs. Ottelia Mao widow of H. Albert Mau, a native of Prussia Germany, is noted in this brief notice.
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San Francisco
Ottelia Mao
H. Albert Mau, Anetive
Prussia
Germany
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Schneider's Drug Store
Johnson Mercantile Company
Hiram Johnson
Hylton & Willams
South Fork
Philip Paroni
Hylton & Williams, Proprietors
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