Japan Gains Control as Korea Briefly Occupied
Russian minister in Seoul relays details of the Chomulpo battle on February 3 in which Varieg and Koriete were sunk after warning Koreans and the emperor that Korea would come under Japanese control. Japanese ships Asama Naniwa Takaohihe Chigeda Akashi and Nilkaka involved. About 80 dead or wounded. Korean royal palace to be occupied if resistance continues.
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Varig
Variag
Koriete
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Takaohihe
Russia
France Won’t Desert Russia in Time of Need
A French official statement quotes Foreign Minister Delcasse saying France will not declare strict neutrality if it deserts Russia. France strengthens forces and prepares precautions while the public risks dishonor if friends are abandoned, amid widespread reluctance to fight.
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Paria
France
Delcasse
Rusia
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Rumor of Land Clash Near Vatu River
A garbled report claims a clash between Russian and Japanese forces near the Vatu river with casualties cited. Analysts doubt the tale, saying Japan lacks sufficient nearby forces for such a blow and the rumor is not credible.
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Tondon
Vatu
Blames destroy another Chicago theater and three lives
A report notes a destructive incident in Chicago theater circles resulting in three fatalities. Authorities probe motive while community leaders call for safety reforms. Investigations continue as the cultural venue ecosystem reevaluates security measures after the loss.
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Chicago
Alhambra in ruins in Chicago fire raid on hotel block
Fire at dawn destroyed the Alhambra hotel theater and business block at Nineteenth and Stalests in Chicago. Loss about 226000. Twenty women and children rescued from upper stories. Two people injured by broken glass and smoke. Flames started in the basement of the Alhambra restaurant and spread quickly, ladders raised to rescue guests. Theater owned by Starr & Havelin circuit and not up to new building ordinances.
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Chicago
Alhambra
Xero
Matthews Luecker
Emma ‘Trout
Alhambra Theater
Starr & Havelin
War talk from South Africa veteran in Chicago visit
Col A Hales long in the British army predicts the Russo Japanese war ends with Russia overpowering Japan. He says only a miracle or another nation can intervene and cites potential Chinese involvement in Manchuria. Captain F Lawton joins him as London News representative in Chicago. Central News wires report diplomats urge restraint to avoid Chinese theater escalation outside Manchuria.
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South Africa
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A. Hales
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Hales
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London Daily News
Launeoint F. Lawton
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Lawton
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NO WAR IN BALKANS IF KAISER CAN PREVENT
Advices from Birmingham inform that the Kaiser sees grave far eastern dangers and Russia strained for resources. He averts a possible revolt in the Balkans by urging the czar to act, and Turkish actions are to be influenced to this end. The sultan is expected to resist the Kaiser less than others.
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Kaiser
London
Frayn Bortin
Birmingham
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Chicago's Oldest Woman Dies at 108 in Chicago
Chicago report names Rose Tarsel, aged 108, as the citys oldest woman after her death on Sunday. Born in Berlin, Germany, she had lived in Chicago for more than eight decades and was widely recognized as the citys oldest resident.
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Chicago
Rose Tarsel
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Germany
Tragedy as Inn Fire Kills Five in Ingomar District
Rescue teams found William Finher a teamster Frank Heckmann a clerk and Annie Smith suffocated after a blaze destroyed the Ingomar hotel and several smaller buildings. Finher and Beckmann formerly lived in Cincinnati. The fire levelled multiple structures in the district.
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Waliam Finher
Frank Heckmann
Annie Smith
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Beckmann
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Ingomar
Turkish cruiser Medjidia ordered completed at once
Philadelphia February 22 Turkey has asked Cramp shipbuilding to finish the cruiser Medjidia immediately. The vessel will depart for Turkey on March 2 under Captain Bucknam who will command the crossing.
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Philadelphia
Turkey
Cramp Shipbuilding Company
Bucknam
Washington’s Birthday Observed Across Chicago
Chicago marked Washington birthday on Monday with patriotic songs and an oration. All major facilities closed as the celebration took over banks markets courts stores and factories. Former secretary of war Elihu Root delivered the principal speech at the Auditorium, while the Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a coronialea in Lily Hall at the Fine Arts Building.
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Washington
Elli Root
Lily Hall
Fine Arts
Error KNOCKED OUT INDIANA WAGE LAW
State official recounts how a typewriter mistake shifted Indianapolis to Minneapolis and doomed Indiana weekly wage law. McAbee describes lawsuits, court reversals, and a Supreme Court ruling that declared the measure unconstitutional after misaddressed letters delayed enforcement.
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ISRAEL ZANGWILL AND WIFE AT HOME IN LONDON
The piece profiles Israel Zangwill and his wife at their home in London. It notes his literary output and Zionist work, his modest upbringing, and limited leisure. It mentions Edith Ayrton Zangwill and ties to the Hebrew race through marriage, alongside his public persona as a world traveler and lecturer.
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Myra
George Kitnt
Daniel Orfonda
Zanewill
Atrion
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Angwill
Wierars
Bremen dealer fails as flood and assets rise
Report from Bremen states Johanna Labansen, a Bremen corn dealer, failed Monday while assets show 200,08 a marks. Discussions hint at a merger of German and American grabby firms amid Great Flood fears. In LARRE Pennsylvania, Susquehanna floods threaten immense damage due to ice jams. Cornell student Louie T. Dickenson drowned at Cayugatake while attempting to rescue Ames G. Allen who fell through ice. Allen was saved by others.
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Johanna Labansen
Lewin Marks
Cornell
Chiaca
N.Y
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Aventy
Cornell University
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Allen
Perry Heath Resigns From National Committee
Washington February 22 Perry Heath secretary of the national Republican Committee resigned Saturday afternoon. His successor will not be elected until later.
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Washington
National Republican Committee
Eis
Tutte
Forefathers of Japanese Tokyo and between ages of race claims
The article outlines contested theories of Japan’s origins, describing Ainu roots, Mongolian, Malay, and Caucasian categorizations. It notes two Japanese types, contrasts aristocratic and common peoples, and comments on intelligence, obedience, religion, and social classes from historic to early 20th century views.
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Tokyo
Kurite Islands
Hokkaido
Tapan
Japan
Prines
County clerk receives odd divorce request and deaths at steel plant
A scrambled note to the county clerk pleads for a divorce bill citing alimony costs. The item also reports a fatal gas explosion at Lackawanna Steel, where three men died by cyanide or gas poisoning and Alexander Sanders suffered severe burns.
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Michael 8
Smith
Frank Prenatt
Lackawanna Steel Company
Intel
Alexander Sanders
Owen S. Fawcett Dies After Ill Health
Detroit news reports Owen Stanley Fawcett aged 66 died Sunday night at his Flat Hook home. He had long been linked with leading dramatic stars but retired from the stage several months earlier due to ill health.
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Mich
Fev
Owen Stanley Fawcett
Flat Hook
Mr. Pawcett
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