Fight over gold on Costa Rican island ends in clash
A treasure hunt dispute between Lord Fitzmilan’s expedition and Herald W Gray’s group on the island of Woocosvs led to injuries and a Gray victory. Gray claimed Costa Rican government permission to search for the buried treasure valued at thirty to one hundred million. A gun boat was dispatched to restore peace.
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New York
Corts Rica
Lord Fitzmillan
Eimiler
Herald W . Gray
Fitz William
wWocosvs
Gray
Fitz Williame
Swindler Arrested in Nome Mining Fraud Case
Portland police arrest a man named Griggs believed to have defrauded many parties nationwide of thirty thousand dollars by selling interests in Nome mining claims. He lured buyers to a chartered reel to view mines but vanished before they arrived. claims proved to be fictitious.
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Portland
Griggs
Nome
French Criticism as Japan Slams French Neutrality
The Japanese press criticizes France for allowing the Russian Pacific Squadron to use Madagascar territory, arguing Paris abandons neutrality and breaches neutral duties. Asahi notes this marks a new observance by France that cannot be overlooked.
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Tokio
France
Asahi
Baseball Draft Decision Spurs Tacoma Club Suit
National Baseball Commission president Heymann reacted with surprise upon Burt’s report and wired that Tacoma club drafings were not reopened at the local magnates meeting. A full explanation followed and Burt and colleagues are expected to approve once informed.
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Cincinnasti
Heymann
National Base Ball Commission
Burt
Tacoma
Wii Doubtess
Czar Praises General Stoessel After Port Arthur Siege
The Czar issued an order praising General Stoessel and the garrison at Port Arthur for eleven months of defense despite isolation and heavy losses. He urged soldiers and sailors to maintain courage, noting Russia’s resilience and the hour of victory to come.
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Petersburg
Czar
Port Arthur
Stoessel
Buassia
Russia
Building site chosen for Peace Palace near Bosob
The government has chosen a site for the Peace Palace to be erected by Andrew Carnegie on park ground near the Bosob. The salvation must be approved by the states in general.
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Andrew Carnegie
Committee Probes Link Between Candidate and State Campaign Fund
In a January session, the House formed a committee to examine ties between the Republican senatorial candidate Medringhaus and the state campaign fund. Adolphus Busch testified at a dinner for Senator Chairbanks that he guaranteed part of the committee’s $25,000 without demanding pledges. Otto Stifel, a brewer, backed Busch’s claim and said he also guaranteed the deficit but has not yet been asked to pay. He added he contributed $2,000 to the Republican city campaign fund.
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Louis
House
Medringhaus
Adolphus Busch
Brewer
Otto Stifel
Busch
Bhut
Republican City Campaign
House adopts resolution demanding grounds for carrier dismissals
Washington January 14 The House adopted the Hearst resolution calling on the President to provide the grounds for the discharge of James O Keller and three other rural delivery carriers.
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Washington
House
Hearst
James O Keller
Senator Dubois Bobs Up Washington Statehood Debate
In the Senate on January 14 Senator Fred Dubois of Idaho had an amendment read to the statehood bill denying suffrage rights to bigamists polygamists and members in celestial marriages or anyone joining celestial marriages with any order society or organization.
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Washington
Senate
Fred Dubois
Idaho
bigam\sete
Land Fraud Confessions Tie Brothers to Conspiracy
Portland January 14 Judson and William Nealey two brothers brought from Footer as witnesses in the land fraud inquiry confessed to making fraudulent entries for the conspirators before Government Secret Service agent William J Burns The admissions strengthen the case against Mitchell and implicate others in the scheme.
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Portland
Judson
William Nealey
Footer
Wm J Burns
Government
Secret Service
Mitchell
Russian Officer Praises Japanese Navy in Tokyo
Major General Nadien, a paroled Russian officer, arrived from Port Arthur and lauds the Japanese Navy as unmatched. He says Japanese soldiers are exceptionally brave, while Russian troops are less skilled, and expects an early end to the war.
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Tokio
Japsaces
Geners Nadien
Port Arthur
Nadien
Kuropatkin Recalled Likely Over Ill Health
Rome telegrams reported by the Exchange Telegraph indicate Kuropatkin will probably be recalled from command due to ill health. The dispatch cites private telegrams from St. Petersburg as the source for the forecast.
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London
Rome
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Naval base established on Libuan island reports say
A telegram from Jave states a Japanese naval base of operations has been established on Libuan island. The British telegraph office on the island allegedly ceased operations for twelve days to hide the Japanese presence.
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St Petersburg
Jave
Libuan
Neutrality Recognized by Berlin Dispatch on Germany’s Neutrality
Berlin reports a formal dispatch from Japan to the General Government declaring Germany fulfilled its duties as a neutral throughout the war between Russia and Japan, with emphasis on the recent war zone events.
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Berlin
Japan
Germany
Russia
Prince Fushina and ally to arrive in Tokio tonight
Prince Fushina and ally are expected to reach Tokio tonight aboard a steamer from the United States. The visit marks a significant moment in Japan United States relations with the pair anticipated to meet officials upon arrival.
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Tokio
Prince Fushina
Alli E
States
Fire damages Royal Vi caria Hospital in Montreal
A blaze early this morning caused about 150000 dollars in damage to the Royal Vi caria Hospital in Montreal. No injuries are reported, and the fire is under investigation by local authorities.
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Montreal
Royal Vicaria Hospital
Russian Casualties Near Petersburg Record Fortnight Losses
Reported over the past two weeks Russia suffered 7 officers and 183 men killed 42 officers and 949 men wounded and 43 missing. The tally likely includes Kinow New Ohwang and Saobke river actions with several minor engagements noted.
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Petersburg
St Kinow
New Ohwang
Saoabke River
Despondent Man Dies By Overdose In Wallowa County
Milt Fleener a young resident of Joseph in Wallowa County died by his own hand on Wednesday using laudanum. He had been despondent over misfortunes and heavy gambling. After drinking the poison he attempted to seek a physician but collapsed before the door. His brother found him as he lay dead. He leaves a mother and sisters and was not married.
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Milt Fleener
Joseph
Wallowa County
Hila Brother
Brave General Stoessel Reaches Port on Kamamaru
General Stoessel and wife arrive with staff aboard the Japanese transport Kamamaru. Governor Arakawa and port officials join the landing ceremony as Stoessel, in grey uniform with sword, proceeds to his quarters while Russian officers salute their late commander.
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Nagasaka
Stoseel
Kamamaru
Arakawa
Stooseel
Witnesses Testify in Smoot Inquiry Hearing
James Lynch of Salt Lake City testifies that Angus Cannon could not have married Abram Cannon and Lillian Hamlin at sea off California in 185, confirming a conflicting statement. Hugh Dougall describes Mormon endowment ceremonies and oath of vengeance, and Moon of Provo says Mormons act independently in politics and polygamy is declining.
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Washington
James Lynch
Salt Lake
Utah
Angus Mandon
Smoot
Abram Cannon
Lillian Hamlin
High Seas
California
Angas Cannon
Gannon
Hugh M Dougall
Springville
Heald
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