Kuropatkin Accepts a Subordinate Command Amid Retreat
Russian retreat in the Manchurian campaign shows rear guards pulling back 70 miles in four days and Japanese forces pressing the main column along the Grand Trunk route. Linovitch may withdraw to Harbin while seeking to hold Sungari valley lines, with Kuropatkin praised for returning in a subordinate role and a cautious war mood reflected in press and public debate.
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St. Petersburg
Tie Pass
Gunshw Pass
Oyama
Sungaru
Chantchiatu
Linevitch
Harbin
Kuanchangtse
Kirin
Sungari
Vladivostok
War Office
Linovitch
Kuropatkin
Rojestvensky
Chinese Eastern Railroad
Port Danny
Port Arthur
Russia
Kuropatkin Arrives in Harbin After Manchurian Retreat
The AP report notes Kuropatkin reaches Harbin following the Tie Pass headquarters removal on March 21. General Linevitch inherits leadership as the Second Manchurian campaign shifts north with armies reorganizing at Gunshu Pass, Red Cross stations, and rail facilities as troops arrive daily.
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Gunshu Pass
Manchuria
Tie Pass
Associated Press
Kuropatkin
Linevitch
Bilderling
Kaulbars
Harbin
Mukden
Red Cross
Ex-Councilman Smith Held For The Grand Jury
Ex councilman Patrick J. Smith is held for the superior court on five counts each for destroying and stealing wire from New England Telephone in Billerica. Witnesses describe a looping cross circuit break seven miles north of Arlington Heights. A shotgun chase and a bag with coils of wire are cited as evidence.
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Patrick J. Smith
Pickman
New England Telephone & Telegraph Company
Billerica
D. J. Donahue
Smith
Fitz F. Drew
Powers & Hall
Boston
William S. Wallace
Telephone Company
Arlington Heights
Donahue
Thomas F. Conway
Everett W. Livingstone
Livingstone
Beav er Brook Mills Weavers Threaten Strike in Collinsville
Weavers at Beaver Brook Mills in Collinsville gathered outside the mill gate yesterday afternoon to protest pay and irregular hours. They elected officers and formed a committee to seek action from Agent Dimock, aiming to push for changes after months of dissatisfaction about earnings and working conditions.
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Beaver Brook
Collinsville
Dimock
Weaving workers hear promise from mill management
The committee reported after visiting the agent that Mr. Dimock vowed to use all power to help the workers. The weavers returned with the understanding that a mill management report would be made within a week.
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Dimock
Three maids chase lead actor from Lowell to Lawrence
A trio of girls from Lowell followed a stock company to Lawrence to see the leading man they adored. They spent money on matinees and were found in the Lawrence opera house as the hero embraced the leading lady. Officers escorted them home after the curtain call.
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Lawrence
Myer’s Stock
Lowell
Lttle
Frank Devlin
Lawrence Opera House
Beef Trust Jury Panel Filled In Chicago Case
Chicago March 22 The special grand jury to probe the beef trust was completed today. Three vacancies were filled and the extensive testimony already on hand was immediately examined by the panel.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
Prohibition Application Overturned in Gaynor Greene Case
Montreal March 22 Justice Davidson dismissed the writ of prohibition challenging Extradition Commissioner Lafontaine s qualification. The Gaynor Greene case proceeds on its merits before Judge Lafontaine with a large U S witness presence in attendance.
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Montreal
Lafontaine
Gaynor-Greene
Davidson
United States
Was She Buried Alive Was She Buried Alive
Chicago reports Mrs. Susan Sulzer, thought dead after collapsing near Cannellton, may be alive. Her corpse lay in the cemetery vault ten days with signs of life observed, a Cincinnati specialist to investigate, and a finger bleeding episode noted by a local physician.
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Chicago
Tribune
Tell City
Ind
Susan Sulzer
Cannellton
Cincinnati
Braden on War Path in City Committee Push
A city committee led by Alderman Braden moves toward a full investigation of all departments. The plan aims for thorough hearings and accuracy, with the group awaiting tonight’s meeting to learn the committee’s stance. Debates include salicylic acid risks and abolishing the overseers of the poor.
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Committee of Investigation
Thomas Braden
Race track near Canobie cited as likely site
Lawrence Sui forecasts a major race track near Canobie Lake after a charter secured by the New England Breeders' Club and signed by the New Hampshire governor. A Massachusetts New Hampshire border site is favored with rail access to Boston eastern cities, backed by 700000 dollars in capital from New York and Boston interests. The plan includes space for a vast fairgrounds and an invitation to the New England Fair Association for annual exhibitions.
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Lawrence Sui
Lowell
New England Breeders’ Club
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Granite State
Canobie Lake
Boston
New York
New England Fair Association
Brockton Disaster Probed by State Officials
State officials investigate the Brockton disaster as the city declares official mourning with a public funeral service to honor victims. Citywide ceremonies planned to unite residents and pay respects.
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Brockton
Tufts president Elmer Capen dies at 67
Medford March 22 President Elmer H Capen of Tufts college died early today at his home of pneumonia at 67. He had led Tufts since 1875 and is survived by a widow and three children. A private service will be held at his residence with a public service at Goddard Chapel Tufts.
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Medford
Elmer H. Capen
Tufts College
Tufts
Capen
Elmer Hewitt Capen
Stoughton
Pierce Academy
Middleboro
Green Mountain Liberal Institute
Woodstock
Harvard Law School
Suffolk County
Chambre
Gloucester
St. Paul
Shipman
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
College
Leonard
Divinity Schol
I. W. Hamilton
Boston
A. St. John Chambre
Brockton
R. B. Grover Company
City Theatre
Porter Congregational Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Keith
R. B. Grover
Asa P. French
Boyden
Hot Night Caps for Cold Folks Featured Sanford's Ginger
A brief puff promoting Hot Night-Caps for Cold Folks made with Sanford's Ginger praised as purest and best warming stomach remedies, touted as healthful and effective in soothing digestion and warmth.
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Sanford
Quarrel With a Dancer Ties Minister’s Death
Paris report states Antonin Proust minister of fine arts in the Gambetta cabinet died from two gunshot wounds to the head. He had long suffered melancholy worsened by a rift with Rosita Mauri the famed opera dancer. Mauri dined at his apartment Monday evening and left shortly before the fatal shooting.
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Paris
Antonin Proust
Gambetta
Rosita Mauri
Desmond Fined Fifty in East Cambridge Case
Cornelius Desmond was fined 50 dollars for receiving stolen property while John Ty Whitehead received a one year house of correction sentence. Judge Hitchcock presided at East Cambridge superior criminal court. Desmond’s large family drew court leniency, McEachran’s sentence was deferred.
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Cornelius Desmond
John Ty. Whitehead
House of Correction
Hitchcock
Superior Criminal Court
East Cambridge
F. M. Bill
Desmond
McEachran
Four Holland type submarines contracted by U S government
Quincy March 22 The Fore River Shipbuilding Company signs a contract to build four Holland type submarine torpedo boats for the United States government. Boats to be completed in 18 months with launch expected in about a year. Contract price not disclosed.
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Quincy
Fore Riven Shipbuilding Company
U. S
Noted poacher and outlaw captured in Maine
Bangor Maine March 22 Game Wardens Lowell and Carr arrive with Peter Lafontain known as a noted Maine game poacher. Lafontain was arrested in Little Eight township on the St John river northwest of Moosehead Lake after surrendering without resistance. He had previously been shot by Warden Herman Templeton in 1902 near Turner Pond and fled across the border to Canada.
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Bangor
Lowell
Carr
Peter Lafontain
Fountain
Maine Woods
Lafontain
Little Eight Township
St. John River
Moosehead Lake
Herman O. Templeton
Turner Pond
Trainmen Push Ten Hour Day For Higher Wages
Boston March 22 Trainmen of the Boston and Albany railroad division seek a ten hour day with a $2.50 minimum. They currently operate at 1 hours for $2.58, and the proposal would raise hourly pay by 1% cents. Superintendent Steward proposes ten hours at a $2.15 minimum, about 2% cents below current and 81% cents less than the men’s demand. Further talks to be held this week.
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Boston
Boston & Albany Railroad Division
Steward
Addition to Flat Iron Building Proposed
Plans filed on March 22 for adding a new story to the Flat Iron Building at Fifth Avenue and 28th Street. The roof area will be covered and the height will reach 22 stories upon completion.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
28Rd Street
Postmasters Appointed in New Hampshire and Rhode Island
Washington on March 22 announced the appointment of fourth class postmasters Carrie IL Flanders at Plaistow New Hampshire and Wm M McVay at Carolina Rhode Island among others.
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Washington
Aps
New Hampshire
Carrie IL Flanders
Plaistow
Rhode Island
Wm. M. McVay
Carolina
Investigating Fire In Barclay Street Home
Marshal's Aid Casey visited Barclay street today to investigate a recent fire at Thomas Little's residence. Neighbors reported smoke and damage prompting police and fire department response. No arrests announced and cause undetermined pending report findings.
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Casey
Thomas Little
Barclay Street
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