Week in Review Congress Debates Army Bill and Swayne Case
The House passed the army appropriation bill on the 20th and completed debate on the same bill on the 19th. The Senate focused on the statehood bill and fur seal indemnity, with Swayne impeachment proceedings advancing and a night session planned to finish by March 1. Senator Stone spoke on impropriety charges and the Senate executive confirmed Vespasian Warner as pensions commissioner.
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Japan Threatens Port Arthur Dam and Salvages Warships
In the Russo Japanese War report Japan proposes damming the harbor entrance to dry Port Arthur for salvaging sunken Russian ships. Japan rushes heavy artillery to Port Arthur to face Kuropatkin and notes longer-range fire. Tientsin dispatch cites Russia threatening north China and Chinese Turkestan if China favors Japanese contraband. Kashgar in Turkestan, a city of 50,000, is occupied by Russian troops.
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Czar and Family Narrowly Escape in St. Petersburg Plot
News notes upheaval across the world with the St. Petersburg incident amid a mass strike and press suspensions. Fall River textile stoppage ends with wage concessions. Miner union and political clashes feature alongside arson and fire losses in Chicago and Philadelphia.
World News Roundup of Conflicts and Disasters
Reported diplomatic strains between Venezuela and the United States. Railroads face ICS action over rebates. Fires, drownings, and fatal accidents plague communities from Ky to Me to Ia. Frequent deaths touch crime trails, politics, and accidents across the nation.
No Mercy Shown to Russian Mob
St. Petersburg witnessed mass unrest as martial law took hold penalizing workers. Troops and guards faced crowds near Nevsky Prospect and the Admiralty Garden, resulting in extensive casualties and barricades on Vassili Ostrov.
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Russians Reinforce Mukden Front In Snowbound Chill
Reports from Tokio say Russia has added four divisions to Mukden, bringing total strength to about 300 000 men. Kuropatkin’s headquarters near Fong Mountain stay in touch with the Fushun line as wings strengthen. Chinese front lines see heavy trench networks and outposts within 500 yards of Russians. Severe cold slows any imminent large battle. Aged sisters burn to death in Ohio home as Cassie tries to smother flames.
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Miners Union Bans Saloons From Membership
At the United Mineworkers convention in Indianapolis a resolution barred saloonkeepers owners of saloons and bar keepers from membership. Other dispatch notes report Gen Lew Wallace in Crawfordsville with serious illness after several days bedridden and weak.
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Former Hungarian Premier Julius Szapary Dies in Abbazia
Count Julius Szapary former premier of Hungary and former head of the Hungarian delegation died Saturday in Abbazia Austria.
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Trains Collide in Tennessee Wreck With Four Dead
A head-on collision on the Louisville and Nashville line at Shawnee Tennessee left four railroad men dead and six injured two of whom may die. The crash involved a southbound freight and a double header northbound and destroyed all three engines.
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New York Man Dies of Car Crash Injuries in Ormond
Frank Croker of New York died in Ormond Florida shortly after midnight from injuries suffered Saturday in an automobile accident. His chauffeur was instantly killed at the scene.
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Smoot Testifies on Revelations and Law Conflict
Reed Smoot United States senator from Utah testified on the stand that he believes in revelations from God and would follow them, but if they conflicted with U S laws he would leave the country.
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Mules Burned in East St Louis Fire
A Sunday fire destroyed three large barns at the National Horse and Mule market in East St Louis, killing nearly 100 mules and baled hay. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars. Separate notice reports Lancaster banks closing doors as the city Saving Fund and Trust company suspends operations with assurances debts will be paid in full.
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Protocol Signed Between San Domingo and United States
Washington January 23 a protocol between San Domingo and the United States has been signed. The United States guarantees the integrity of Dominican territory and agrees to adjust its foreign and domestic obligations.
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World Trade Snapshot Highlights Diverse Global Flows
Trade data shows Hongkong fifth in world reports, Cuba rapidly selling cattle to Venezuela and cigars from Cuba reaching major markets. Russia and the United States lead per capita and investment values, while Spain tops lead production of lead with 175,109 tons in 1903 and glove trade powers France.
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Tartlets of Talk and Snatches of Insight
Witty snippets on women and men mix with sharp social quips from Yonkers Statesman. The exchanges touch on vanity, politics, restraint, and romance, reflecting playful gendered banter and streetwise humor.
Woman recovers from thirteen years of sickness with Williams Pink Pills
Mrs Lizzie Williams of 416 Cedar Street Quincy Illinois describes renewed health after two months of Dr Williams Pink Pills. She suffered nervous prostration with exhaustion, headaches, rheumatic pains and indigestion since 1903, with initial kidney and life-change theories. The remedy restored appetite strength and cheerfulness.
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