Toronto Fire Devastates District with 12 Million Loss
The Toronto blaze last night destroyed the wholesale district, causing an estimated 12 million dollars in losses and 4.36 million in insurance. About 122 buildings and 222 firms were affected, with 9,000 to 10,000 unemployed. City officials opened public buildings for relief, amended fire rules for temporary structures, and sought an act to regulate underground wheeled operations. The fire began near Wellington Street and Bay Street, spreading along the waterfront to Front and Wellington Streets. The legislature faced delays as sympathy funds were arranged and prorogation considerations arose.
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Melinda Street
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Be, & &. Currie Manufacturing
Warwick Brothers
Rotter
Payette irrigation project to reclaim Idaho land
The government will pursue the Payette irrigation project in Idaho, planning to reclaim 140000 acres in the Boise and Payette valleys by diverting Boise River waters. Examinations have run for years and final surveys will occur this summer, with contracts expected by fall. A board of consulting engineers will also review the Umatilla and Malheur Eastern Oregon projects to pick the better for government construction.
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Payette
Idaho
Boise
Paytte
Canala
Board of
FH. N. Savage
J. H. Quinton
W. J. Sanders
Umatilla
Malhour
Oregon
Severe storm halts trains as snow folds St Louis area
A severe April storm hit St. Louis with sleet, a 20 degree temperature drop, and five inches of snow, delaying trains and hindering a St. Louis Chicago Nation League game and St Sonia Cleveland American League game. Five to seven inches of snow fell within 160 miles of St Louis.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Russian fleet sights four ships near Port Arthur
A Tempe dispatch from St Petersburg reports the Russian fleet, during a reconnaissance before the last blockade attempt at Port Arthur, sighted four ships off the Malo Tao islands flying the British flag. After sinking vessels used by Japan, Russians identified a marked hulking hull on the same British ship previously off the Balanda.
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St Petersburg
Port Arthur
Malo Tao Islands
Train hold up on Trans-Caucasian line nets $60,000
A train on the Trans-Caucasian railway between Novosenakal and Abasha was halted by four armed men who entered the mail car, bound officials, and escaped with registered letters and valuables totaling about $60,000.
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Tiflis
Novosenakal
Abasha
Viceroy Alexieff Likely Relieved Over Far East Post
Telegraph requests to remove Viceroy Alexieff from the Far East command appear approved. The move follows his opposition to the anti evacuation stance supported by Bezobraoff and Skrydioff, and signals a shift in imperial policy toward Manchuria and the Anglo Japanese entente.
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Alexieff
Far East
Skrydioff
Makaroff
M. Bezobraoff
Russia
Manchuria
Entento
Great Britain
Japan
China
Fire devastates Toronto wholesale district in major blaze
A factory on Wellington Street sparked a massive fire in Toronto's wholesale district at 9 pm. Within an hour flames spread across both sides of the street, incinerating a whole block and overwhelming the local fire department. Despite distant assistances from Montreal London Hamilton and Buffalo the blaze raged past midnight with winds pushing embers across side streets.
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Montreal
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Buffalo
Port Angeles man pitches Vancouver Island rail link
John Cain of Port Angeles addresses a crowded Victoria meeting urging a south to north Vancouver Island railroad linking with Port Angeles by ferry across the Straits of Juan de Fuca and with Alaska by swift ferries. He vows to begin within 60 days of approval and finish in two years, with a proposed $9 million cost and subsidies of 5000 acres per mile and 10 000 dollars per mile, 3 percent provincial stock redeemable in 40 years. The project aims to seize Alaska trade from Puget Sound cities and San Francisco and the meeting seeks provincial government action.
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John Cain
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Wash
Vancouver Island
Straita of Fuca
Alaska
Puget Sound
San Francisco
Interview with Vice Admiral Skrychoff in St Peters
Paria reports an interview with Vice Admiral Skrychoff now in St Peters. He endorses offensive tactics and pushing ahead to seize initiative rather than allow enemy to cause unrest. He warns against imprudence despite aggressive news and calls for combat readiness.
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the Figaro Today
Skrychoff
St. Petersburg
Uhrest
Pacific Squadron Sails From Panama Toward Aleutians
The flagship New York and the Marblehead and Bennington of the Pacific Squadron, under Rear Admiral Glass, depart Panama on a cruise to the Aleutians via Honolulu. They will first head to Acapulco then Hawaii, covering about 3,300 miles, then from Honolulu to Unalaska about 2,000 miles.
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Aleutian Islands
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Acapulco
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Unalaska
Aleutian
Foreign Office Explains Wireless Telegraphy Notice
The foreign office explains that the notice served by Russia concerns newspaper correspondents using wireless telegraphy as a self protection against enemy communication. It notes that such communication from land or near could reach the enemy. If a case arises it will be judged on its merits.
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Petersburg
Foreign Office
Russia
Japanese Attache Denies Submarine Fleet Existence
London April 21 Captain Kabachi the new Japanese attache arriving in London from Japan denies there are any submarine vessels in the Japanese navy.
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London
Kabachi
Japan
Naval powers move to ready Baltic fleet for July start
The Russian emperor directed High Admiral Duke Alexia to prepare the Baltic Fleet to sail by July 16. Cronstadt has orders to hasten preparations under Rear Admiral Rojestvennki unless a different admiral is chosen. Donbassoff declined Black Sea command. Chukin may be appointed.
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Black Sea
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Naval Academy
Rumors of Japanese Transports Near Yinkow Aim at Port Arthur
From Port Arthur reports spread that as many as 20 Japanese transports may be approaching Yinkow, Nin Chwang seaport, while Russian ships at Port Arthur are blocked. Officials unlikely to confirm numbers, but fear a possible Japanese flank on Liao Yang or a landfall to threaten Port Arthur.
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Togo
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Liao Tong Gulf
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Liao Yang
Conditions in Porto Rico Governor in New York
Governor Hunt of Porto Rico arrived in New York aboard the Ponce from San Juan and will stay about two weeks. He plans to consult on duties and attend to appointments, then return to Porto Rico. He spoke on efforts to promote a US market with an exhibit in St Louis featuring coffee, fruits, and cotton, noting orange groves expanding and coffee likely normal this year. Export may exceed imports by about a million dollars as trade with the United States grows with sugar, fruit, and cotton production.
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United States to Control Dominican Custom Houses If Settlement Excludes Others
In Santo Domingo on April 20 United States Minister Powell told the foreign affairs minister that if any foreign power pressures a settlement of U S citizens claims while excluding others he will take immediate charge of all Dominican government custom houses in a military guard to protect United States creditors. He bases this on a recent Hague tribunal decision.
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Powell
Japanese Army Pays as it Goes to Peace Time
Ping Yang dispatch dated yesterday reports the country in the wake of the Japanese army resuming normal conditions. Most inhabitants fled before the troops and are now returning as Japanese soldiers are said to treat residents well, paying for goods and upholding strict discipline.
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Seoul
Ping Yang
Immigrant Chinese Passage at Victoria on Empress of China
Fourteen hundred and twelve Chinese are reported to be arriving aboard the Empress of China at Victoria. Head tax of 500 dollars per person has officials perplexed about the purpose. The crew may be needed ashore, but no reason given.
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Victoria
B. C
Russia in need of money and war news from Asia
London reports Russia must raise funds after expending much of its foreign gold. A 200 million five percent treasury bond issue is expected in Paris Amsterdam and Brussels. Japanese advances alarm Russia and inspire praise for Tokyo's troops and leadership as reports detail battles and supply routes around PingYang Chingju Shan Hai Kwan Port Arthur.
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Daily Mail
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Daily Chronicle
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Port Arthur
Senate aims to front load bills this week in Washington
Washington April 20 Senators plan to keep appropriation bills at the front of the calendar this week. The sundry civil bill will be taken up first followed by the pension bill and then the general deficiency bill. Leaders fear calendar congestion and will try to keep items in the background. The sundry civil bill may occupy two days. the pension bill usually passes with little debate but may see discussion. Hansbrough seeks Indian agreement bills and Fairbanks aims to press a new executive building in Washington if possible.
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Senate
S.e
Hansbrough
Fairbanks
Official Directory State Federal Officials Listing
State and federal officials appear in an official directory fragment. Names and offices are partially garbled but indicate an index of government representatives and agencies. The readable portions reference John Hi Mitchell and local governance roles amid a period-typical roster presentation.
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United States Land Office announces action by the Dale Receiver
A United States Land Office notice identifies The Dale and an unnamed receiver taking action on land parcels. The document references official duties, property status, and procedural steps under applicable land laws. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate an administrative proceeding or filing.
Portland rates and pamphlets offered by agent J W Casey
J W Casey Trev. Pes. Agent advertises rates pamphlets or information. Address H 8 Rows Portland Oregon.
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Bug Bats Up Wharf Piling in Hoquiam
Commissioner E Davis inspected the Westport wharf and found its five year old cedar and fir piles largely destroyed by a water flea like bug called liminosae. Piles cut to low water mark show severe damage, with plans to seek a remedy to save others at high expense.
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E. Davis
Westport
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Alaska Delegation Sees Slim Chances This Session
Outlook for Alaska grows bleaker as influential Alaskans in Washington say key legislation remains vital but may miss this session. If not acted, Alaska could wait two years due to a short next session and slow congressional action.
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Washington
Alaska
The Milwaukee and Great Railway Service Ad
The Milwaukee a familiar name for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway known as the Pioneer Limited trains between St. Paul and Chicago and Omaha and Chicago. It offers connections with all Transcontinental lines and promises luxurious coaches electric lights and steam heat unrivaled service.
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Russian general staff denies Yogampo attack claim
St. Petersburg reports the military general staff rejects the claim that Russians assaulted 12,000 Japanese troops at the moment of landing at Yogampho, driving them to their ships. No such affair was reported by General Kouthin. Text notes Viceroy Alexieff received orders fleet must stay at Port Arthur until Admiral Skrydloff arrives.
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Yogampho
Kou Thin
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Skrydloff
Japanese Ship Reported Sunk Near Port Arthur
Port Arthur dispatches report that a Japanese cruiser was sunk during the latest bombardment near Port Arthur after striking one of its own floating mines. Eyewitnesses corroborate the claim, with details scarce and unconfirmed.
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Bt. Petersburg
Port Arthur
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