Japan to Be Magnanimous in Peace Negotiations
The article argues Japan will present peace terms promptly and seek no humiliation for Russia. It contends Japan will gain only minor territorial concessions, including Sakhalin and some northern islets, while Port Arthur and Dalian leases transfer to Japan. Indemnity remains the key issue, with Russia warning of loans while Japan builds up a modern navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
Gene
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Manchuria
Japan
Port Arthur
Dalny
China
Orient
Sakhallen
Dainy
England
Rojestvensky
SLEW HUSBAND MUST HANG IN LIBERTY TRIAL
A Kansas City woman Agnes Myers was found guilty of murder in the first degree for killing her husband Clarence Myers. The jury verdict carries the death penalty by hanging. Accomplice Frank Hottman was convicted earlier and faces the same punishment after confessing their plan to drug and kill Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Agnes Myers
Kansas City
Clarence Myers
Frank Hottman
Norwegian Tricolor Hoisted Over Akershus Fort
The Norwegian tricolor was hoisted Friday over Akershus fort and spread across areas of Christiania. The flag raising marked a significant display of national symbols amid events tied to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Akershus
Washington Special Note on Meeting Preparations
The text of a note from the President and Secretary Loeb at the White House discusses how to proceed with preliminary arrangements for a meeting between representatives of Russia and Japan. It signals a belief that an intermediary could help avoid conclusive negotiations and advance time and place for discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Loeb
Russia
Japan
Roosevelt
Red Rose Rent Paid at Zion Lutheran Feast
In Manheim Pennsylvania the annual feast of roses at Zion Lutheran Church marked by the rental payment of a red rose to Barns Steigel’s descendants. About 1000 attendees stood in the rain before 5000 rose offerings were laid at the altar and sent to hospitals in Lancaster Philadelphia and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manheim
Lancaster
Philadelphia
New York
Zion Lutheran Church
Pennypacker
Carson
Lafean
Henry W. Steigel
Lancaster County
Zion Lutheran
L. Kinsey
York
Martha M. Horning
Newport
Barns Steigel
Morton Elected Board Chair in Equitable Reorganization
Paul Morton elected chairman of the board of the Equitable Life Assurance Society as reforms begin. resignations follow from key officers led by President James W. Alexander. Thomas F. Ryan emerges as the power behind the reorganized company amid a secretive stock purchase reported between $3.5 and $5 million.
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New York
Paul Morton
Navy
Equitable Life Assurance Society
James W. Alexander
Hyde
G. Tarbell
Wilson
McIntyre
Reorganized Corporation
Thomas F. Ryan
Association
Aristocrat Ends Life After Letter From Ausland Romance
At Niagara Falls New York Dr Szentirmay Elemir an Austrian aristocrat died by suicide near Inspiration Point above Horseshoe Falls. Found by two boys with a pistol in his right hand and a portrait of his missed sweetheart in his left. The note referenced a marriage in Austria.
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Niagra Falls
N. Y
Austria
Szentirmay Elemir
Inspiration Point
Elemir
Dashed Out Brains of Baby Girl in New York Special
A New York feature reports on a tragic incident involving a baby girl, detailing events surrounding the case and ongoing investigations by local authorities. The report notes official responses and safety concerns raised by the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Judge Rules Against State In Smoking Law Case
Special Judge James M Leathers in Indianapolis upholds the anti cigarette act as constitutional in part while allowing possession of cigarettes imported from outside the state. William W Lowry gains immunity from selling or giving away cigarettes. ruling hinges on interstate commerce and original packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James M.leathers
Quitted
William W. Lowry
Lowry
Leathers
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Congress
Supreme Court
Loss made up in acreage referenced in ws note
A fragment notes a plan to compensate losses by increasing acreage. The text mentions acreage as a method to offset the reported losses but provides no concrete figures or context.
Governor Fia Wins Dry Law Crusade Across Missouri
In Louis, Missouri, Gov. fia wins his statewide alcohol closing drive as saloons and barber shops surrender Sundays. St. Louis becomes dry after a period of evasion. Hannibal St Joseph and Springfield report full compliance while smaller towns also yield to the prohibition push.
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Louis
Fia
St. Louis
Clayton Dens
Hannibal
St. Joseph
Springfield
Missouri
Half Million Volts Event Sparks Electrical Claims
Fragmentary report notes Prof. Elihu Thompson discussing high voltage safety and dangers of current flow. The piece mentions social claims about Sanger electrical force and the dangers to nerves, with references to proper handling and vetoed controls.
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Elihu Thompson
cara o @ current
Revokes Licences of Two Indianapolis Fire Insurance Firms
State Auditor Sherrick orders suspension of Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Company and Merchants National Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Indianapolis after finding their operations violate mutual company law. Notes and policies held by North Dakota and Minnesota residents appeared dubious as bona fide premium notes. Promoters Tyler and Fargo-based officers face uncertain future plans including possible reorganization into stock entities. Court action to appoint receivers has not yet been requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Merchants Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Merchants National Mutual Fire Insurace Company
Sherrick
Miller
E. A. Tyler
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Minnesota
Merchants National
Merchants State Mutual of Fargo
Merchants National Mutual of Fargo
Indiana
Fred Meyers
Lafayette
Merchants Mutual
EB. R. Moore
South Bend
Merchants National Mutual
W. C. McFadder
Barrett
Tyler
North Daka
Gg Peice
Court of Appeals affirms murder conviction in Rice deaths
Albany special reports the Court of Appeals in a four to three decision sustains lower court rulings finding New York lawyer Albert T Patrick guilty of first degree murder in the death of Texas millionaire William Marsh Rice. Patrick was convicted April 7, 1902, of poisoning Rice with chloroform and mercury during his illness on September 23, 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Court of Appeals
Albert T. Patrick
New York
William Marsh Rice
Texas
Patrick
Rice
Octuple Wedding in Little Chute Draws Statewide Attention
In Appleton Wisconsin the village of Little Chute held a remarkable wedding spree with sixteen couples marrying in six hours Tuesday afternoon and evening. The event drew 350 Hollanders and wide celebration by merchants and citizens alike.
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Appleton
Wis
Little Chute
Cupid
Ghost Stories End in Death in Sheridan Arkansas
After an evening of ghost stories, John R. Sneed's performance unsettled a mill crew member who fired a shotgun, killing the supposed ghost. The shooter likely faces no prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan, Ark
John R. Sneed
Japanese Midshipman Enters Annapolis Naval Academy
Asahi Kitigaki, a Japanese imperial navy midshipman, reports as a fourth class member of the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. He was admitted by the United States government and will be the academy’s sole native of Japan in the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annapolis, Md
Asahi Kitigaki
Imperial Navy of Japan
Naval Academy
United States
Japan
New Indiana Fish Hatchery Opens at Cedar Lake
The United States Fish Commission with the Monon Railway has established a fish hatchery at Cedar Lake Indiana. The enclosure measures 40 by 200 feet and the hatchery is expected to produce up to 50,000 young fish annually, mainly bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Fish Commission
Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Company
Monon
Cedar Lake
Ind
Pair Die Together in Strychnine Poisoning Case
In Kansas City Missouri special report, Mabel Gates aged 18 and George Job Jr were found dying from strychnine poisoning in Rosedale. They resisted medical aid and are believed to have agreed to end their lives by their own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mabel Gates
George Job, Jr
Rosedale
Rich Girt Weds an Indian in Philadelphia Special
It has developed that Miss Edna Theresa Kenton, daughter of a rich manufacturer, has been the wife of A. H. Nash, a Winnebago Indian, for nearly two weeks. Nash graduated from Carlisle in 1897 and studied at Andover and the University of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edna Theresa Kenton
A. H. Nash
Nash
Carlisle
Andover
University of Pennsylvania
Woman Recovers $60,000 Necklace In City Mystery
Philadelphia resident Mrs. Barclay H Warburton recovered a $60 000 pearl necklace lost when the string broke behind the clasp. The string was found by a young man named J Bernard Cahilly on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Barclay H. Warburton
J. Bernard Cahilly
Mrs Rogers Must Hang Declined by U.S. Supreme Court
Special Judge Rufus W. Peckham has refused to grant a writ of error that would send Mrs. Mary Rogers of Vermont, already sentenced for murdering her husband, to the United States Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Rufus W. Peckham
United States Supreme Court
Mary Rogers
Vermont
United States
Chinese Excluded from Vera Cruz Railroad Labor
Contractors on the Vera Cruz and Pacific Railroad decide to exclude Chinese workers after trials showed unsatisfactory performance. The project employs about 3,000 laborers reballasting and constructing the line.
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Mxico
Vera Cruz & Pacific
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