Decisive Japanese moves threaten Vladivostok isolation
An late February dispatch notes high officers watching Oyama and Kuroki as winter thaw risks floods delaying battles while a possible campaign aims at isolating Vladivostok. Reports say Russian defenses at Muktu may be targeted and sea blockade near the port persists with torpedo boats guarding approaches.
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Cusese
War Office
Manere i
Kuroki
Oyama
Beacs
Vladivostok
Japan
Siberian
Philippine free trade bill backed by Curtis tariff supporters
The House Ways and Means Committee filed a report in favor of the Curtis tariff bill for free entry of Philippine island products except tobacco, with a 25 percent duty on tobacco under the Dingley tariff. The document argues self government for the islands and shelves immediate recall, seeking a provisional arrangement until a treaty or self rule is feasible.
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Bof
House
Mie
Philippine Islands
United
California Senate Expels Four Senators in Bribery Probe
Crowded lobbies witness a dramatic scene as Senators French Wright and Em are expelled from the state senate by a decisive vote. A committee recommends expulsion of all four, with 38 votes for and none against. The expulsion move follows a bribery investigation into the California Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal
Senate French
Wright
Bunkers
Mert
Balltota
Panama Canal Sea Level Plan Introduced by Commission
The Isthmian canal commission submits a sea level canal plan with 150 foot bottom width and 35 foot depth, twin tidal locks at Mira Flores, 100 by 1,000 feet, total cost 230.5 million dollars. Surface kept within 60 feet of sea, estimated cost 178.0 million. 80 foot level 19.2 million more. Completion projected in 10 to 12 years from now.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Comittee
Roanetah
Burr, Parsons and Davis
Locke
Miraflores
Sane
Paname
Celan
Mine Disaster At Wilcoe Casts Heavy Toll On Miners
An explosion at shaft No 1 of United States Coal and Coke in Wilcoe Bluefield W V leaves 23 miners presumed dead with 15 bodies recovered by 8 p m A large rescue party works through smoke and dust as relatives mourn and officials remain on scene The accident occurred during a shift with about 75 workers typically present in the shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
W. Va
United States Coal and Coke Company
Wilcoe
Bloodier battles forecast as Japanese and Russians clash
Reports from the front describe continued heavy fighting after Thursday. General Kuoki’s forces, supported by reinforced artillery, press toward Taenti pass while Russians regroup at Bereeneff and Port Arthur siege guns are repurposed for Nogi’s troops against Kuropatkin.
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Tokio
Kuioki
Bereeneff
Taenti Pass
Kuroki
Port Arthur
Nogi
Gibraltar
Genersl Kuropatkin
Ts le
Troops Moving Siewly Across Fractured Front
London report from the Times correspondent describes troop movements and railway considerations amid the ongoing conflict. The dispatch notes efforts to reposition forces and secure rail lines, signaling strategic adjustments in a tense theater.
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London
Peterburg
the Times
No Cause to Fire Found in Pacific Squadron Incident
Paris report of the International commission of inquiry into the October 21 1904 attack on the Hull fishing fleet concludes no hostile torpedo boats were present and Admiral Rojestvensky was not justified in firing on the trawlers. The finding backs British claims while noting precautions and that the Kamtchatka delay may have caused the incident.
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Paris
International Commission of Inquiry
Second Pacific Squadron
Rojestvensky
Russia
Rosentvensky
Congress Bill Orders Valuation of Lands in Klamath Reserve
The House passes Representative Hermann's bill directing the secretary of the interior to value lands previously conveyed to Oregon for a military road within the Klamath Indian Reservation. It also tasks the secretary to determine Indian allotments, improvement values, and possible sale terms to the United States or other lands in the reservation. Hermann was absent when the bill was called and approved.
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Washington
Hermann
The
Interir
United States
Oregon
Eugene City
Klamath
California & Oregon Land Company
Klamath Reservation
Witte Again Takes the Lead in Russian Cabinet
Petersburg February 27 reports indicate Minister of Finance Kokoveoff will depart the emperor's cabinet. M Roucaloff, a former assistant to the President of the Council Witte and a strong Witte ally, is expected to replace him. Witte again dominates council proceedings last night as at the prior meeting.
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Witte
Bt. Petersburg
Kokoveoff
M. Roucaloff
Council of Ministers
M. Witte
Land claim notice for Burg Oregon lands begins
Land entry notice lists land in section township range filed in November with witnesses J Rogers from Big Butte Oregon Wilber Franklin from Roseburg Oregon Benjamin Horsfall and Simon A Vynam Roy Washington Adverse claimants must file claims by November 8 1946 with J T Bridges Register.
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United States Land Office
Roseburg
Novemaan
Robert Tificott
E. Saarkete
Aberdeen
Pope
Pope Fe L. Linn
Ash S. Ward
Portland
Oregon
J W. Phardyne
Bridges, Register
Nat
Roy
State of
Washere
Burg
J. Rogers
Big Butte
Wilber Franklin
Benjamin Horsfall
Simon A. Vynam
Washington
Hots Bor
California
New
Washington Territory
Lyme
Simon A. Ravnum
Pierce
Rose
Orego Benjamin Herefall
Ernest Herefall
Washington Bay
J. T. Bridges
Register
Timber Land
Ore
Mdi
Roeeburg
Ohn O Venazen
Heath
John Lehnherr
Harry Lahnherr
Camas Valley
United States Land
William J. Moon
Eee
Douglas
Hale Trevey
Sand Prag G. “Stewart
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Seike
Gt Bain
Philippine Free Trade
Fire City
Wer
Virginia
Ruselans
Nort Sea Investigation Commission
Alted
States Land Office
Robert Scott
Aberdeer
Chehalis
Unitate Land Office
Reosbase
Gasthaay
Sesticg O
Es Rouch
Camas Vailey
John G. Roveburs
Rogiater
S* Amrock Circle
Newa
Black
Wiliame
Matis Ropanve
Chork
Guardian
EK. Wy. M
Black's Ball
K. Com
Mander
Williame Clors
K. Luxpy
Ktle Lodge
A. PF
A.M. Meste
Eoch
Full Moon
Le.ina
L. A
Gxonois Runeett
McCleensy
Wwe
Ol. Jewel Post
Wakino
Ben Maxr
Rtle Point Lodge
Lioyp Srinza Rk
L. A Roberts
Myrtle Point
K. 4. Leep, M. D
Perkind Ieug Store
Denes
Wilew Breet
S. D. Pulford
Perkins’ Drug Store
G. M. Short
Transportation
Steamer
ECHO
Coquille City
Seaves
Bandon
Rogeburg
B. Peotes
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