First Battle Report Says Ships Sunk In Asia Clash
St Petersbourg reports war is real with nine Japanese boats mine-tackling a Russian squadron off Arthur. Russian battleships Retvizan Tarevitch and cruiser Pallada damaged. Japan lands troops in Korea and aims at Seoul and the railroad.
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Fort Arthur Harbor
Japanese Navy Scores Early Victory in Russo Japanese War
Reports from CHEFOO indicate a bold night attack near Port Arthur as Japanese vessels breached Russian defenses. Two Russian battleships and a cruiser were damaged or sunk while Japanese forces evaded serious retaliation and withdrew.
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Port Arthur
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Russia
Japan
Cheng-Cheng-Ang
Japanese Attacks Reported on Port Arthur
News from London and St Petersburg says Japanese forces attacked Port Arthur with ships sunk and fires reported. The dispatches are unconfirmed and likely unreliable amid wartime censorship and conflicting accounts.
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St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Port Arthur
Uncle Sam Seeks China Neutrality and Japan Russia Restraint
The State Department sent a circular to major powers urging similar US action to preserve China’s neutrality and limit hostilities. Reports claim panic in St Petersburg amid market turmoil while an official denial counters Japanese ships and a Russian wardog incident. The United States awaits a formal request and decides to assume charge of Japanese affairs across Russia.
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State Department
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China
Sam
Jane
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Russia's Big War Loan Disputed by Paris Report
Paris dispatch reports that Russia has contracted a war loan of about 8 million roubles amid dispute from Saint Petersburg authorities. The notice notes the transaction size and ongoing debate over its legitimacy and financing.
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Paris
S. Petersburg
Military Conference Sparks Unclear Indiana Officer Meeting
A Tuesday afternoon gathering of battalion and regimental officers in Indiana drew questions. Col George Lockwood said no significance attached to the meeting while Adji general Ward offered no explanation. Mah Landen traveled from Bloomington to attend amid puzzling reports of possible agitation or state guard concerns.
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Ward
Mah Landen
Bloomington
State House
State Guard
The Sun Plans Thorough War Coverage for Readers
The Sun joins the News Paper Enterprise Association to provide comprehensive Russian Japanese war news. Two special correspondents cover the front from St Petersburg and beyond, delivering all the news and nothing but facts to readers.
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SCN
Newspaper Enterprise Association
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We Carver
Pritt
St ' Petersburg
Johny Vandercook
Ben
Adera
Commercial club elects new officers led by John W. Kern
On Tuesday the directors named John W. Kern as president, with James Brown as vice president, Marcy Weil as second vice president, Lewis Moever as secretary, and B Wilson as treasurer in a board lineup.
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Het
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Brown
Marcy Weill
Lewis Moever
Er Asurec
Mr. B. Wilson
Misunderstanding at Ballard Home Cleared
At the Bertie Ballard home a dispute over a petition related to a routine at the residence is resolved. It is found that the motives of Mrs. Brown, the matron, and the youths involved were proper and the matter is dropped.
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Bertie Ballard
Pervone
Watts in police court over coal theft and poverty
In police court James Wat Feas Leachornest admitted stealing coal from the Prans campy after being found with $300 in greenbacks. He was fined 210 and costs. charity officials learned he had seven children and sought destitution relief. An official report notes Watts later paid part of the fine, leaving £8 in the hands of officials. Also mentioned is a public works bill for $8 and a note about gas tests connected to a water engine project. Washington’s birthday events are planned by German American veterans at Turner Hall on Sunday night.
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Odd Reenbsck
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Prans
da Misa Napte
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Wats
Tingson
Dawson
Watts
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Machen on the Witness Stand
August W. Machen, key figure in the prior conspiracy case, testified on Tuesday with documents showing that payments by Lorenz Wohin discharged a note given by Lorenz for Machen's interest. He argued that attaching his interest to department offers by a subordinate was a necessary step due to the division’s vast business.
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Machen
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Peaches Suffer Frost Damage Reported by Horticulturists
A Western Judea report notes peaches damaged by sudden cold snaps while southern Tiline harvests show less impact. State horticulturalists caution that thaw conditions threaten further losses as experts from the St horticultural society describe uneven weather effects on crops this season.
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Dirvingtan
St Horticultural Society
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Weather and incidents report with scattered notes
Snow flurries forecast for Tuesday night and Wednesday with slightly colder temperatures. 7 am 18, noon 25, 2 pm snow probable in Indiana and nearby states. northerly winds. Fire and injuries noted in Baltimore area with a serious scalp wound and a broken limb. American general hospital noted. Russia intervention question linked to talks between Russian and British officials and Japan's minister Hayashi, with reports stating potential intervention discussions and limited progress.
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Indiana
County plans four new bridges amid bond sale talks
County commissioners with County attorney Hugo call on Mayor Holzman to discuss using old bridges when new ones are built. They seek bond financing and await Board of Works input, while questioning their authority to issue bonds for bridges.
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Board of Works
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Holzman
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Holtzman
Baltimore Fire Devastates Center City District
The Baltimore tent fire swept 140 acres, destroying 73 squares and about 2,500 buildings along the riverfront. Losses top $200 million with 50,000 out of work. Gen. Corbin found no need for troops. one fireman died and 35 people were treated at City Hospital. Provisions are scarce as officials weigh outside aid.
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God Be Merciful to Those Who Suffer Editorial
Baltimore World reports the city’s disaster relief mood amid widespread loss and hardship. The editorial expresses solidarity with sufferers, condemns indifference, and pledges sympathy for the jobless and displaced as winter tightens. Two Indianapolis men debate a weighty question, each posting 35 and awaiting State geologist Blatchley’s decision.
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Blatchley
Insurance adjustments loom over Baltimore losses
Special agents from major insurers met in Baltimore to coordinate adjusters. The committee, led by Paul Turner, estimates insured losses between 75 and 100 million dollars. Officials note two offices survived the blaze, complicating claims. Diamonds and jewelry advertise reduced prices as merchants push spring stock.
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