Investigation Into School Land Graft Tops Salem Ledger
In Salem on February 15 reports surface that ads by W H Odell and ex State Land Agent L B Geer related to state selections of land mischaracterized as mineral rights are under scrutiny by legislative committees. New disclosures claim Odell profited heavily. L B Geer, cousin of ex Governor Geer, faced committee admissions as inquiries continue.
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Salem
W H Odell
L B Geer
Jasi
Dswald West
j“Odell
Tives Dobbine
Jaldwell
Settiemier
West
Odell
Purchasere Electool Lasda
Geer
Invalid soldiers arrive port Arthur refugees overwhelm city
One hundred seventeen non-combatants from Port Arthur arrived today. Some 2500 convalescent soldiers are due February 1st. Local Russians complain of lacking care facilities for refugees while the Japanese report insufficient transport to move invalids to Shanghai.
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Chefoo
Port Arthur
Shanghai
Rumors Of Peace Sweep London Parliament
London reports a widening belief in early peace in the Far East as Exchange Telegraph notes rumors circulating among members of Parliament.
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London
Exchange
Far East
Parliament
Third Squadron Sails From Libau Reported
A Petersburg dispatch notes that the Third Pacifico Squadron has sailed from Libau today aboard ships of the Scrippa Newa Association outlet Tokio reports dated February 16.
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Scrippa Newa Association
Tokio
T Petersburg
Pacifico
Libau
Apollo Steamer Captured by Japanese Forces
Tokio reports the British steamer Apollo bound for Viadivestock was captured by Japanese forces at Hooshido. The vessel is described as a steamship under Scottish registry and the capture occurred on February 16. No crew details are provided in the dispatch.
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Tokio
Apollo
Viadivestock
Hooshido
Spain plans eight ironclad cruisers and fifty smaller vessels
Medrid February 16 The Minister of Marine has prepared a plan to build eight ironclad cruisers ten flat deck cruisers and fifty smaller vessels at a half billion pesetas. Construction will be shared among Spanish English and Italian contractors.
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Scripps News Association
Medrid
Minister of Marine
Royalty Will Wed Duke Charles Edward and Princess Victoria
Berlin February 16 Scripps News Association reports the betrothal of Duke Charles Edward of Saxe Coburg and Gotha, King Edward's nephew, to Princess Victoria of Schleswig Holstein. The annoucement confirms the royal pairing and sets the stage for a formal union between two European houses.
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Scripps News Association
Berlin
Charles Edward
Saxe Coburg and Gotha
King Edward
Victoria
Schleswig Holstein
House Returns Bill To Senate On Wheat Drawback Issue
The House sent back to the Senate the Agricultural Appropriation Bill as amended, objecting to a Senate amendment that abolished the wheat drawback, arguing it violated the House's constitutional right to originate revenue legislation.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
House Today
Senate
House
Stock Brokers Fail in New York Panic
The failure of Elingwood and Cooninghaw, stock exchange members, was announced today after the firm was caught short on a long line of Union Pacific.
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The
Stock Exchange
Union Pacific
Diamond Thief Arrested in Chicago Theft Case
James Walsh, famed as a top diamond thief, was arrested in Chicago today for the theft of three thousand dollars worth of jewelry sparklers. Authorities say Walsh had been sought nationwide.
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Scrippa News Association
Chicago
James Walsh
Hart Nominated for Chicago Mayor by Republican Convention
John Maynard Hart has been nominated for Mayor of Chicago by the Republican convention. The nomination places Hart as the party candidate in the upcoming election.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
John Maynard Hart
Friends doubt Los Angeles arrest ties to Owen Kelley
The Friends of Owen Kelley in Philadelphia dispute a Los Angeles arrest report, saying Kelley’s finances are sound and they do not believe the Philadelphia man would falter. They doubt the Los Angeles connection and deny any defaulter status.
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Philadelphia
Owen Kelley
Los Angeles
Owen Kelly
Sequestration of American Asphalt Lands Ordered
Paris report says at President Castro’s orders the Supreme Court has ordered sequestration of the American Asphalt Company lands. The decision stirs excitement in the American colony.
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Paris
Caracas
Castro
Supreme Court
American Asphalt Company
Still More Fighting Reported On The Front
General Oyama said Japanese artillery bombarded a village on February 1 and set it on fire. Russian infantry attacked Waitay Mountain at night and next morning but were repulsed. Russian cavalry moved toward Qhitatiau and Tach on the Hun river bank. On the lath the Russians retreated northward, suffering some losses after Japanese attacks.
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Tokio
Oyama
Qhien Nnmance
Waitay Mountain
Qhitatiau
Hun
Divorce Case Opens As Cody Battle Unfolds
February 16 at Cody. Mr Banger of North Platte testifies that Cody gave Col Cody a dove of dragon's blood on three occasions causing illness. Mrs Cody shows a quarrelsome pattern and fights at the North Platte ranch. Witness notes Col Cody drank frequently.
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Diyence
Wye
Cody
Banger
North Platte
Col. Cody
North Platte Ranch
Col Cody
Plan An Escape From Olsom Prison Inmate Plot
Sacramento February 16 authorities say information exists about another break by desperate criminals at the big penal institution. No details are public but it is believed friends of some convicts plan to smuggle firearms and dynamite into the prison and precautions are being taken to thwart the plan.
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Sacramento
Olsom
Directors Meet in New York Over Equitable Dispute
Equitable Life Assurance Society directors met in New York at 2 PM and adjourned for an hour as a committee reports a plan to settle management differences. The Hyde faction is seen as ousted, and a proposal may give policyholders a voice in company affairs.
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New York
Borde
Equitable Life Insurance Society
Hyde
Alexander
Third Russian Squadron Delayed by Telegram Orders
Telegraphic orders from St Petersburg slow the Third Russian Squadron as it advances toward Libau and Copenhagen, delaying fleet movements reported from Libau on February 16.
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Cpenhagen
Libau
St. Petersburg
Work Resumed in 280 Factories Districtwide
Lodz reports work resumed today in 280 factories with calm conditions as the district stabilizes.
Wheat Market Nervous as May Options Jump
Chicago February market mood unsettled with a feared crash as May wheat options rose early on hopes John W Gates would push prices up. Gates instead sold heavily, trimming holdings to ten million bushels, rumors of private settlements among longs. After heavy selling the market slipped to 1 1 3/4 and then partially recovered.
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Chicago
John W Gates
Standard Oil Declares Fifteen Dollar Dividend in New Jersey
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announced a fifteen dollar per share quarterly dividend today. The move comes as Commissioner Garfield prepares to begin an inquiry into anticompetitive tactics, starting at Kansas wells and extending to other large producing locales where the combine has used destructive methods.
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Scripps News Association
New York
Standard Oil Company
New Jeraey
Standard Oil
Garfield
Combine
Explosion on British submarine boat A7 kills crew
Queenstown reports a morning blast on the British submarine boat A7 killing six crew and injuring fifteen. A rescue party found mutilated bodies and brought several to hospital as a second explosion worsened casualties and the vessel caught fire. Lieutenant Skinner, in charge, is among the dead.
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Scripps News Association
Queenstown
Onesnatonyn Veh
Themoresen
Skinner
Fiest
President Sends San Domingo Protocol to Senate
The President today sent the San Domingo protocol to the Senate with an especial message explaining his reasons for entering the agreement.
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Washington
San Domingo
Senate
Draws Near Close in Trial Against Weber House Fire Case
The morning session centered on expert Keisser's cross examination by the defense while prosecutors established Howard Carr's credibility. J Hulen testified hearing screams at 6:30 near the Weber house the night of the fire, aligning with the prosecution's theory. Judge Prewitt aims to submit the case to the jury by Saturday afternoon.
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Scripps News Association
Keisser
Sacramento
Gan
Howard Carr
Webb
Carr
J Hulen
Weber House
Work of State Printer Balcom Feb 16
Senators introduced a concurrent resolution directing the state printer to compile and print laws in pamphlet form. The measure was adopted by the senate and sets the subject matter to be codified and printed.
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Balcom
Senate
Canal Bill Passes Granting Broad President Powers
Washington February 16 The Main Canal Government Bill passed the house granting the President absolute power for two years from March 4. It abolishes the Golden and authorizes appointment of aides and provides for bonds of the Panama railroad.
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Scripps News Association
Washington
House
Panama
Jubilant Chanute Oil Producers Await AD Investigation
In Jubilant Chanute Kansas on February 16 news spread that the President personally ordered an investigation into the Standard Oil Co methods in Kansas oil fields. Producers claim they have a mass of testimony ready for submission to the Senate.
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Scripps News Association
Mitte Resigns From Ministers Committee
St Petersburg report states M Witte resigns as president of the committee of ministers due to differing views with Minister of Agriculture Yermoloff. The resignation was noted on February 16 by Scripps News Association.
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Scripps News Association
St Petersburg
M Witte
Committee of Ministers
Agrigaltore
Yermoloff
Japanese Bombardment with 8 Inch Guns Reaches Pachod
Journal report from Mukden notes Japanese forces using eight inch guns from Port Arthur to shell Pachod area. The bombardment delivers 250 pound projectiles, with heavy shelling continuing as morning units advance.
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Scrippe News
Mukden
Port Arthur
New Postal Service Advances in Transatlantic Mail
From Europe the Second Assistant Postmaster General arrived today to set up a parallel post system and secure full cooperation with Great Britain for a sea mail service. The arrangement includes key lines such as the White Star, American, and Canard.
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New York
8Hlingberger
Europe
Pareal Post
Great Britain
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