Enormous Shipments From Range Country Highlight 1903 Trade
Pierre, S. D., Feb. 11. The Chamberlain live stock shipments of 1903 show a strong range country despite a weak market and harsh winter. Since 1898 the area sent 3,321 cars and received 1,804, with 678 cattle and 18 hogs cars from Chamberlain in 1903. Many small ranchers mortgaged their holdings in 1900 01 and were wiped out by banks and traders, while conservatives endure and expect future growth. Weather aided stockmen as railroads anticipate heavier feeder shipments to the range.
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Pontoon
Commission
Sioux City
Chicago
State Committee to Meet in Armour February 24
Armour South Dakota February 11 The democratic state central committee will meet in Hu Ron on February 24 to set the time and place for the state convention that will elect delegates to the national convention at St Louis. Chairman Johnson seeks the national committeeman post with little opposition, while EH H Smith also fends off intraparty challengers locally. The Armour county convention is expected to side with Johnson, leaving Smith without local backing.
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Armour
S. D
Johnson
Democratic State Central Committee
Huron
St Louis
EH. H.smith
Smith
Lien Declares Candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
Summit Iowa Feb 11 C H Lien cashier of the Summit bank is an active candidate for lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket. A political misunderstanding in his county has been cleared away and Mr Lien will receive strong support from Republicans.
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Summit
C. H. Lien
Summit Bank
Aberdeen Improvements Prompt New Skyscraper Block
Casper Statz of Aberdeen plans a large five story business block this summer after resolving a title defect on one of four lots. Additional 1904 projects include warehouses, offices, a club building, jewelers, and factory structures. City engineers report 1903 improvements total 45 216.43 with significant sewer and sidewalk work and 1904 plans for more paving and macadam extensions.
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Aberdeen
Casper Statz
Hatz
Aberdeen Wholesale Grocery Company
J. I. Case Company
Aberdeen Commercial Club
A. W. Woedisch
Carswell Estate
Chicago
Ward’ Bros. Co
Bakers
Washburn
Ithe
Inger
Ing
Main Street
Russia and Japan near rupture outlined in official note
A lengthy official communication details Russia's account of the talks with Japan that led to a rupture. It explains Russia's concessions on Korea while insisting on three guarantees including Korea’s independence, no strategic use of Korea, and free navigation in the Straits. It notes Japan’s refusal to accept these terms and signals Russia will保护 its rights in the far east if required. Russia reports 94 ships in the Far East with 8 battleships, 16 cruisers, 7 gunboats, and 56 torpedo boats and destroyers, with more ships slated for spring deployment.
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St. Petersburg
Foreign Office
Tokio Calinet
Pacific
Korea
Russia
Alexief
Japan
Tokio
Far East
Korean Peninsula
Straits of
Manchuria
China
Shina
Tae
Baltimore Fire Devastates Business District Amid Martial Lockdown
A massive blaze in Baltimore roared through 140 acres of wholesale, financial, and shipping districts, destroying 75 city blocks. Firefighters from across the region battled for 27 hours as winds fanned flames, with 700,000 residents facing economic ruin and martial law looming. Losses near 200 million to 300 million dollars. no lives reported but thousands left unemployed.
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Saisie
Buenette
Wwesale
Baltimore
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Pratt Street
Liberty Street
Jones Falls
Lexington Hotel
Tni Ie
Corbin
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
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East Side
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Chicago
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Eastern Avenue
Druys
Wilmington
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Patasco
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N. J
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New York City
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Pratt Streets
Alexander Brown & Sons
Continental Trust Company
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Warfield
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Annapolis
Equitable
Horton
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The
Falls
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Liberty Streets
Fayette and St. Paul
Lombard Streets
Charles
West Falls Avenue
Water’s Edge
South Street
Pratt
Marshal Farnan
Fort McHenry
Custom House
Federal Court
Russia's Attitude Revealed in London Dispatch
London report quotes Japanese Minister Hayashi stating Russia seeks intervention through embassies and would concede all, but Japan says the offer comes too late. Hayashi notes Russia's intended reply repeats Japan's core objections while the Japanese fleet sails toward the Yellow Sea.
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London
Hayashi
Russia
Japan
Baron Hayashi
Yellow Sea
A Staggering Blow at Port Arthur
London naval men view Japan s first torpedo boat strike on the Russian fleet off Port Arthur as decisive though not unexpected. They note references to mines likely mean torpedoes and say Russian ships were hit. Whitehead torpedoes probably sank or lie in harbor mud, leaving them out of action for a long period.
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Paris
Port Arthur
Foreign Office
London
Japan
Alexief
Military orders move 2000 troops to Baltimore
Washington reports that at Maryland governor's urging Lieutenant General Chaffee sent telegraph orders to General Corbin in New York to assume command in Baltimore. Approximately 2,000 soldiers are to serve under him to handle the situation there.
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Washington
Maryland
Chaffee
Corbin
Department of the East
New York
Baltimore
Roosevelt orders 100 engineers to aid Baltimore fire
President Roosevelt responds to Baltimore authorities by sending 100 United States engineers to help fight the blaze. The contingent boarded a train an hour after the order, carrying 1600 pounds of gun cotton with fuses and electrical detonators. The Berlin directory marks its 200th year with the 1904 edition.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Baltimore
United States
Cdme
Berlin
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Strauss Bros
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Guggenheimer, Well & Co
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Champion Shoe Manufacturing Co
Dr. Aggs Curcanes Co
Mendis Bros
Blankenburg, Gehrmann & Co
Nations
Lee, Keene & Co
Henry Pretzfeldner & Co
Peter Hohe & Son
James Roberts Manufacturing Co
R. J. Anders & Co
James Robertson Manufacturing Co
L. Grieb & Co
Maas & Kemper
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