Russia concerns over Japan seek French, Chinese entanglement
Tokyo reports Russia targeted by Japan as aims to embroil France and China in Far East clash. Japanese sources say Russia would prefer allied support to accept defeat, while France denies Madagascar port visits by the Russian Second Pacific Squadron. Count Cassini conveys thanks to the United States for mediation.
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Tokio
China
Russia
Japan
Mistchentko
Liao Yang
France
Far East
Associated Frees
Madagascar
Komada
Erland
Wigar
Wangtington
Count Cassini
Ita
AWFUL LOSSES OF RUSSIANS AT PORT ARTHUR
Reported heavy Russian losses at Port Arthur as Japanese forces split the Kwantung peninsula and pressed the garrison. Casualties and desertions are cited with figures of thousands, including sailors, while only a portion escaped through siege waters.
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Port Arthur
Kwangtung Peninsular
Talien
Dalay
Ministers Hear Address at Chicago Congregational Club Banquet
Ministers at the Chicago Congregational Club annual banquet urged unity and gospel outreach. Dr Newell Willis of Brooklyn spoke on shared responsibility between laity and clergy in serving the nation’s spiritual work. +#+#+#+#+#+
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Te Ales
Gondithone
Chicago
Ciuk
Newell
Bd Willis
Brooklyn
Six Miners Perish In Coal Mine Disaster
In a coal mine incident at the Diceatur Coal Company, six miners are confirmed dead and others trapped by fire and collapse. Rescue teams report multiple injuries and possible fatalities among the trapped workers.
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Peestur
Diceatur Coal Company
Jervissingeg
Ywois
Explosion of dynamite kills two men and injures four
A dynamite blast east of Tedford Tier injures six workers returning home from a brick yard. Two men are dead and four more are wounded as a wagon hit by exploding caps scatters debris. Taxpayers and officials report the deadly accident near Heckaway.
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Siear
Bedford
Nak
Germany Faces Widening Coal Strike Across Mines
Berlin reports a growing coal strike with nearly 70,000 German miners idle. Meetings push for action despite Es aen conference vote against new strikes until owners respond. At Phoenix and other mines, strikers disrupt operations and clashes occur with police and workers.
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Berlin
Esaen
Mine Owners’ Association
Numswer
Cancer Hig Company
Andersen
Flerst
Emseher
Phoenix Company
Germany
Great Steel Syndicate
Exodus of Sports from New York as GAMBLERS Flee City
Gamblers prep to leave New York after District Attorney Terome vows to suppress gambling. He orders summons for every gambling house keeper to testify. Police action, led by Pontice Commissioner Ader, targets a pool room in lower Sixth Avenue. About 100 names tied to the venue arrested.
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New York
Terome
New York City
Jérome
Pontice
Ader
Lower Sixth Avenue
New York Tragedy Leaves Family in Fatal Fire
In New York a family including William Mason and their servant perished in a deadly blaze. The fire destroyed a dwelling on Tap Went Opa Unadreds and Thirtletly Street, with reports noting the father and youngest child escaped intact and investigators finding no clear cause. The scene drew neighbors and police, but no definitive explanation emerged.
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Fone
Pitre
New York
William T. Mason
Tilen
Nejguoura Cayther
Oren
Family Tramps 172 Miles Toward Omaha in Harsh Winter
The Kenans City family walked from Jahsas County to Pintfemouth Viniles covering 172 miles amid snow and hardship. Ailing members and a young child slowed their progress as they traveled with hay and sparse supplies. They are sheltered by the Unsociated Charities.
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Kenans
Omaha
Neh
Atre Bus
Chaba
Fkanas City
Americans push toward reciprocity with Germany in 1930s bid
A fragmented report notes a proposal from American business leaders urging President Roosevelt to negotiate a reciprocity treaty with Germany. The Pierce of the moment is seen as favorable as the new system encourages mutual trade, with the Chamber of Commerce submitting a petition on December 25.
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Bertin
Germany
Pierlint
Conninerre
Pierlin
United States
Chamber of Commeres
Dee
Roosavelt
American Banana Company appeals for state intervention in territorial dispute
The American Banana Company requests Washington intervene in a conflict over planting rights and territory once under Costa Rican and now Costa Rica and Taima control. The case involves farmers, deputy sheriffs, and a widening dispute with local authorities amid reports of demonstrations and legal action.
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American Banana Company
Enale
Maddle
Ada
State Department
Wcashington
Coeta Tier 9
Rate Goudhmilding Ant
Taiama
Costa Hien
Football Player Insane in Rackford Case
Fragmentary report describes a football player involved in a troubling incident at Rackford with injuries and legal actions. The text mentions Hogle & Co and a lawsuit in Terre Haute with John W. Creal and Her BS amid unclear details.
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Hogle & Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Ohn
W. Creal
Weonehd
Bote & Co
Tragic Double Shooting In Veedersburg Barber Shop
Veedersburg News editor Brant and Odd Fellows secretary Eckburg killed themselves in a barber shop after a quarrel over Eckburg’s finances. Eckburg left a public letter saying he would die by his own hand and take Brant with him, with both men found shot and Brant’s gun at his temple.
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Brocher Oddfellow
Veedersburg
Ludial Brant
Veedersburg News
Charles Eckburg
Odd ‘Fellows
Grant
Cin Ludge
Webbure
Wer
Brant
Eckburg
Armstrong to Quit as Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Washington reports Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Robert T. Armstrong will resign on March 4 to take a major business post in New York. Born and educated in Town he began newspaper work in that state and pursued journalism across Chicago Des Moines and New York before joining the Treasury staff.
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the Treasury
Washington
New York
Armstrong
Armatrong
Chicago
Des Moines
The
Record
Ble
Times Herald
New York Herald
Assassination Attempt and Political News from Moscow
A student fired three shots at a general in Moscow but all missed. Police chief Trepoff faced special praise for quelling Dec demonstrations in Moscow. French President Loubet’s mother died in Paris, affecting diplomatic expectations as plans to travel were canceled.
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Gen. Repo
Moxcow
Nicholas Station
Trepolh
Tinswell
Sergius
St Petersburg
Youuneaa
Grand Burke Bergins
Isen
Trepof
Moscow
Manchurie
Stidenm
Paris
Mme, Loubet
France
Marsdane
Lou
Daria
Mme
Benet Enperpiarier
Kansan Tragedy Sparks Town Drama In Dullington
In Dullington Kansas Kvan Evans a longtime resident was shot and killed by Kelly a local operator tied to a long standing feud. The deaths follow a feud that escalated after Kelly’s mine shaft was wrecked and a series of prosecutions and alleged liquor selling accusations. Authorities pursued aliases and connected a web of names including Ty Pegailly Wiel and Tallies Ban as part of the investigation into the theft of about $500 in valuables.
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Dullington
Kan
Kvan Evans
Kelly
Trandits
Kelix
Vevars Esco
Providener
Dalise
Chaypelle
New York
Elinef
Disappointed Mother Faces Personal Crisis
A distressed mother reports a personal crisis following the loss of her infant. She describes ongoing emotional strain and seeks support as family members assist with care and safety concerns.
Prosperous Iowa Year Cites Y M C A Gifts and Building Grants
State Secretary Magee releases a circular detailing 1904 Y M C A progress in Iowa. Notable gifts include a 50000 estate bequest for a building, 2500 yearly for five years, and a 20000 building dedication for the world’s first colored miners’ association. Other major sums fund state college projects, local associations, and city improvements. The 33rd state Y M C A convention will convene in Macalpine in 1905.
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Eldora
W. A. Magee
M. GO. A
Alugee
George L. Seeley
Weasant
Pepenses
Buoxton
Colored Miners’ Association
Canion
State College
Ames
I. L. Warner
Sioux City Association
Bronx City
Marshalltown
VOM. C. A
Lown
Maccaline Fed
Seeturiuz
Warrant Issued in Marshalltown Case Details
A Marshalltown special reports a warrant sworn by A. Weiss for the arrest of F. W. Curtis, alleged treacherous agent of Nickel Plate with headquarters at Osnntia. The case involves a detective partnership and accusations tied to divorce actions, with Mrs. Weiss and other parties noted in the pursuit and arrest process.
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Marshalltown
H. W. Curtis
Marshaltown
Bere
A. 7
Weise
F. W. Curtis
Supreme Court Upholds Tobacco Tax Ruling Amid Court Battles
The United States Supreme Court affirmed the finding of the lower court in a challenging legal case regarding cigarette taxation. The decision rejects claims that tax packaging implied unlawful acts by state authorities and upholds the legality of tax enforcement. In Guthrie, the Methodist church dispute sparked a night-time incident as parishioners and volunteers intervened to rescue members amid a church attack.
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Geert
United States Supreme Court
Anondey
Feawa Court
Anpreme Enurk
Ateta
Lax
Methodist Church of
Guthia Center
O Des Wiile
Witel
Tie Motheulixts
Guthrie
Ethanlier
Mystery Wire-Cutter Harasses Rock Island Milwaukie Lines
A troubled individual sabotages railroad wires near Marengo, severing lines of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul systems. Dispatchers report repeated cuts over several days, with the suspect climbing bank cuts rather than poles, suggesting monomania or malice after long nightly walks.
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Rock Island
Chicago, Rock Island and
Marengo
Crook Lafey alias O’Brien slain in Sioux City shooting
Charles Lafey alias Joseph O’Brien, a noted Missouri and midwest criminal, was shot and killed Thursday in Sioux City by an unknown assailant. Police suspect a fellow criminal he betrayed. two wounds proved fatal and the second was life threatening though not certain. O’Brien had served two terms at the Sioux Falls penitentiary with a long gap between.
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Charles Lafey
Joseph O'Brien
Chas. Lafey
Missouri
Middle West
Sioux City
Lafey
Sioux Falls
Lake Bed Property of State Injunction in Kanawha Case
Judge Smith in Hancock County district court grants a temporary injunction in the state versus Ole Thompson over lake rights at West Twin Lake three miles east of Kanawha. Thompson fenced the lake shore and claimed adjoining ownership while allowing access for sand ledges and cultivating the shoreline. the order restrains further removal or access pending fuller adjudication.
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Telas
Kauswha
Ole Thompson
Smith
Hancock County
Iown
Thowpson
West Twin Lake
Kanawha
Ling
Ede
Ales Mae Neveral
Exoneration and murder case headlines dominate Ames notes
Exoneration for Mrs Gallagher ends a murder case tied to her and lover Charlen Moulnda. The widow Eileen Gale died in a botched plot. Gallagher asserts her innocence as a life term note unfolds. Also: Ames auction draws bids, and court rulings target Express Company and local crimes.
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Fiolada
Notable Figures in Politics and Society Highlight 1900s US
Gov Samuel W Pennypacker advocates law to curb libelous newspapers and signs the Quar Tibethow in May. He is of Dutch descent, elected governor in 1902 after serving as a Philadelphia judge. Also noted are Maria Weed famed anti Mormon lecturer, August Belmont of the National Civic Federation, Mme Stoessel of Port Arthur defense, and Missouri politician Thomas Niedringhaus.
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Samuel W. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Hendrick Pannebecker
Penns
Court of Common Pleas
Philadelphia
Fle
August Belmont
National
Civic Fedleration
Affrire 10
America
Fic
Dara Gust Belmont &9
Tie
New York
Harvard
Mis. Broensel
Port Arthur
Mme. Stoessel
Russia
Slug Rodhd
Walter
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York
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Steno
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Siensa
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Thorne G. Nied
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Hothead
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Tila
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Sand Bf
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Eleventh Cavalry
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Maria Weed
Interdenominational Council of Women of
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Jesus Christ
George Washington
Thomas IX. Niedringhaus
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Rinte
Frederick CG
Auer Efoniet
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New York, New Haven
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Sonny
J. W. Maulty
Tes Moines
Teaserlvania
Charles Beese
Pay
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Mme, Stolbstl
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