Eyewitness describes brutal Slaughter in St Petersburg
Extracts from letters written by a Russian lady in St Petersburg recount a chaotic mob attack on Nevsky Prospect. Soldiers fired on crowds, horses and workers were killed, and a general was killed after being struck by a bottle. The dispatch notes lakes of blood, widespread injuries, and scenes of panic as rioters demanded the Emperor.
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London Times
St. Petersburg
Nevsky
the Nevsky
R—s
Mme. O
Neva
Vassili Ostroff
Winter Palace
Tsarskoe Selo
Riot Seen in the Snow Sparks Lasting Revolution
Eyewitnesses describe a disturbance lingering through the night rather than ending at six. Observers insist the unrest is not merely a strike but a revolution with uncertain duration and outcome.
Quartz finds near Wilmot spark mining interest
Wilmot residents reported a gravel containing gold quartz found on the Jacob Mentzer farm five miles west of town and assayed at Cripple Creek. O F Wisner discovered the quartz while digging a cellar, with a second sample sent for testing and initial results around $5.20 to $5.26 a ton. Revelations include lease options on about 400 acres as preparations await confirmation before action. Burglary at Mr Snyder’s and McClymonds residences left some rooms disturbed and matches scattered, but limited valuables missing.
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Wilmot
Jacob Mentzer
Cripple Creek
O. F. Wisner
Apple Creek
Wayne County
Jacob Minser
Here
L. A. van Tilberg
Col
J. W. McClymonds
Prospect Street
McClymonds
Ruth McClymonds
Florida
Arvire Wales
Ertle
F. H. Snyder
East Main Street
Snyder
W. B. Humberger
Secretaries Probe Filibuster Plot In Mobile Depot
Washington reports the secretary of state has urged the justice department to investigate Mobile Alabama movements said to form a filibustering expedition against Guatemala. The United States allegedly supplied laborers turned rebels aiming to back a Guatemalan revolution, risking strained Guatemala Mexico relations and prompting diplomatic notes as Mexican troops watch the border.
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Washington
Secretary of State
Department of Justice
Mobile
Ala
Guatemala
United States
State Department
Mexico
Guatemalare
Guatemala City
Battle in Progress Opens With Siege Guns at Makdeh
Makdeh February 25 siege guns opened action in the center and firing continued throughout the day. The report notes ongoing bombardment as troops engage in heavy combat in the area.
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Makdeh
Druckenbrod Sentenced for Manslaughter in Wife's Death
Wilson Druckenbrod of New Berlin was given six years at hard labor in the Ohio penitentiary by Judge Ambler after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife Mary Cora Druckenbrod who was shot October 25, 1904. He showed little emotion during sentencing.
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Canton
Wilson Druckenbrod
New Berlin
Ohio
Ambler
Common Pleas Court
Druckenbrod
Mary Cora Druckenbrod
Ohliger Indicted in Bank Embezzlement Case
Cleveland February 23 federal grand jury indicted P. Ohliger president of Wooster National Bank for embezzlement funds theft and false bank entries J R Zimmerman managing director indicted for aiding and abetting Ohliger also charged with perjury regarding a bank condition report Copies of the Semi Weekly Independent issues dated January 4 1904 and April 28 1904 offered at 24 cents each.
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Cleveland
Federal Grand
P. Ohliger
Wooster National Bank
Wooster
J.R. Zimmerman
Ohliger
Injunction suits curb Ohio canal improvement bids
Akron, Feb. 25. An injunction suit against the state board of public works and contractors seeks to block the northern division canal work and the $75,000 appropriation tied to a Feb 11 bid deadline. Carmichael & Company alleges fraud and collusion in awarding sub divisions two and three to P. T. McCourt and McGarry & McGowan, claims the board manipulated quantities to favor others, and asks to restrain further contracts. The board and McCourt face action. contracts already signed with McGarry & McGowan.
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Akron
State Board of Public Works
George W. Carmichael & Company
Common Pleas
McGarry & McGowan
P. T. McCourt
Carmichael & Company
State Board
McCourt and McGarry & McGawan
McCourt
McGarry and McGowan
P. T
Mrs Chadwick seeks exemption in bankruptcy case
Cleveland February 25 Mrs Chadwick through attorney Shelby Kerruish filed for exemption in bankruptcy proceedings hoping to save personal effects. She requests to inspect and choose items to save including clothing family goods a cow on Euclid Avenue school books family pictures provisions kitchen furnishings sewing knitting machine and tools. She aims to keep bric-a-brac and art items under the articles of science provision.
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Cleveland
Chadwick
Shelby Q. Kerruish
Euclid Avenue
Oil price war in New River coal fields heats up
In Charleston West Virginia on February 25 the oil fight pits Standard Oil against Cleveland and Ohio oil firms over miners oil. Prices are being cut daily with Standard previously charging about 10 cents per gallon while Cleveland firms have been undercutting to as low as 24 cents per gallon. Standard salesmen match the Cleveland price. Also notice a brief line about Dr Thomas Electric Oil for diphtheria relief claiming rapid effect.
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Charleston
W. Va
New River
Standard Oil Company
Cleveland
Ohio Oil
Standard
Fire Devastates One Fifth of Hot Springs Area
A midnight blaze in Hot Springs Arkansas destroyed about 20 percent of the city, mostly affecting the poor. It left about a thousand homeless, burned more than 100 houses, and leveled key structures including the Grand Central and Plateau hotels and Moody store. Three women and two men were found dead in the Grand hotel ruins.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Moody
Grand Central Hotel
Plateau Hotel
Moody Hotel
Garnier
Duffy's General Store
Grand Hotel
Japan opens path to peace with terms to Russia
Washington reports indicate Japan signaled readiness to discuss peace if Russia desires it. Tokyo demands evacuation of Manchuria and international guarantee of Chinese sovereignty, plus rail line management from Port Arthur to Newchwang and Japan's influence recognized, while indemnity is treated as minor.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
Takahira
Manchuria
China
Arhin
Port Arthur
Newchwang
Kaures
Vladivostok
Hay
McCormick
Count Lamsdorf
Commission reports on North Sea incident findings
Paris reports that an international commission discussed whether the admiral was justified in firing at the BE. Russians offered crawlers as an aid, mistaking steam trawlers for Japanese torpedo boats. Japanese officials deny any torpedo boats within thousands of miles. Findings are not released yet. Russian member reportedly disagreed with the view on justification.
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Paris
International Commission
North Sea
Geident
Tad
Mnittel
Yheo Veniants
Ion
Ted Che Hustamadie
Narest Tyensky
Rojestvensky Justified in Voyage Says Commission
Unanimous judgment finds Rojestvensky justified in continuing the voyage though majority regret he did not inform neighboring maritime powers of events. Commissioners state their views do not cause disrepute to military valor or humanity of Admiral Rojestvensky and his squadron personnel.
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Rojestvensky
Gold Find Talks of Quartz On Jacob Minser Farm
Wilmer, Feb 25. Gold bearing quartz found near the Jacob Minser farm five miles west of Wilmer ignites wide interest. O F Wisner of Apple Creek sent samples to the Cripple Creek assayer showing $5.20 per ton for quartz. He sent sand and gravel samples later awaiting another reply. Wisner has optioned about 400 acres near the Minser farm and awaits assayer results before plans. Citizens monitor the discovery with keen speculation.
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Jacob Minser
Friend
Minser
Wisner
API
Wat
Apple Greek
Cripple Creek
Funeral Plans for Nicholas L. Peacock Arranged
News from the city states that if the boat with the body arrives in New York on time, the casket will reach Massillon Tuesday morning over the Pennsylvania lines. The funeral from St. Timothy's church will be held Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock, Rev Br J Craft officiating. Plans and changes will be publicly announced. Also a health ad promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a digestion aid.
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Nicholas L. Peacock
New York
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Massillon
Pennsylvania
St. Timothy's Church
Br. J. Craft
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Bold
Wilmiot
McClymonds and
Snyder Residences
A Sam
Box
Ohlicer
Standard and Ohio Oil Companies
Thomas
the News BY Wire
Roosevelt
the Commission
Travers
Nicholas N. Peacock
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