Terrorist arrests surge in St Petersburg episode
In St Peters burg fifty suspects were seized amid a thwarted plot aimed at Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch and Minister J G Chicheglovitoff. The operation involved Finnish plots and the Northern Flying Column with Moscow ties. Police say most detainees are youths and an Italian correspondent linked to radical papers was detained. The Duma condemned terrorism in a tight vote.
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ST. Petersburg
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Michael
J. G. Chtcheglovitoff
Justice
Tsarskoe-Selo
Finland
Moscow
Viborg
Helsingfors
Secret Service
Grand Puke
M. Chicheglovitoff
Italianskein Street
Grande Morskaia
Rome
Milan
House of Parliament
Council of Empire
Hhe
Constitutional Democrats
Constitutional Democratic Formula
Duma
Germany accuses Britain over Balkan diplomatic row
Berlin reports that Britain seeks to form a new alliance of Great Powers to pressure Turkey and tilt the balance at Constantinople. Austria and Germany face rising entente moves as Baron von Aehrenthal lobbies Russian diplomacy, while Paris resists changes to the status quo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Europe
Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Austria
Germany
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Japan
Great Britain
Afghanistan
Mincedonia
Baron von Aechrenthal
Senate Approves Barcelona Crisis Decree Extension
The Senate endorsed a commission report on Barcelona noting the decree suspending constitutional guarantees remains necessary after bomb outrages linked to the ATATeHIS. Premier Mauri rejected claims the decree is dictatorial and said the goal is public security with drastic measures to ensure it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Senate
Barcelona
Mauri
Fourteen Miners Die In Explosion In Washington Village
Reported last night a gas explosion in a mine near Washington village killed fourteen miners who had emerged from the pit shortly before the blast. The incident follows a tense period of mining activity and rescue attempts are underway as officials assess the cause.
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Washington
Pageant for Emperor Francis Joseph Jubilee Canceled
Vienna plans for a spring pageant honoring Emperor Francis Joseph were dropped as doctors say he is not strong enough to attend outdoor celebrations or entertain visiting sovereigns. The Diamond Jubilee event is postponed due to his incomplete recovery and fatigue risk.
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Vienna
Francis
Joseph
Korea Breaks Imperial Ordinance Opens Port to Foreign Trade
The State Department announces Korea issued imperial ordinance No 1 opening Chung Chin port to foreign trade on April 1. The port’s status is disputed as part of Manchuria, with China claiming it, while Japan-backed Korea asserts sovereignty. London reports discuss a possible US protest over Japan’s Manchuria policies, but official sources doubt the likelihood or clarity of such action.
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Washington
State Department
Korea
Chung-Chin
Manchuria
Kando District
China
Japan
London
United States
Foreign Office
Canada Upholds Japanese in Natal Act Ruling
Chief Justice Hunter of the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled the Natal act inoperative for Japanese subjects, to the extent it contradicts the Japan treaty. He ordered two Japanese held to be released and said the matter will be appealed to the British Columbia Court, then the Privy Council.
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Vancouver
B.&c
Hunter
Supreme Court of
British Columbia
Japan
Blaine
Parliament of
Canada
Europe
Privy Council
England
Open Door in Manchuria Prompt Roosevelt Note
Paris dispatch reports Stephane Lauzanne of the Mafn says Washington has documentation Japan violated the open door in Manchuria. President Roosevelt will issue a protest note to the powers and seek joint reminder of Japan’s commitments once the American fleet reaches San Francisco.
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Paris
Minnchuria
Stephane Lauzanne
Mafin
New York
Washington
Japan
Manchuria
Roosevelt
United States
M. Lauzanine
San Francisco
German sculpture exhibit planned for New York
Emperor William received Prof. Schott and Prof. Begas as they promote a German sculpture exhibition in New York. Two committees will oversee artistic and honorary duties, with Adolf von Hildebrand leading the artistic panel. Promises total about 750000 dollars, and the exhibit may be staged at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Berlin
William
Prof. Schott
Rheingold Begas
New York
Germany
Adolf von Hildebrand
Iself
Turks Raid Armenians In Van Province Frontier
News from Tiflis reports a Turkish raid on Carina village in Van Province Adriatic Turkey. Fifty-one Armenians were captured and accused of revolutionary activity. A field court martial sentenced eight to death and forty-three to life imprisonment amid local unrest.
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Tiflis
Carina
Van
Adriatic
Turkey
Curina
Demand on a Railroad Prompts Commission Inquiry
The Public Service Commission adopted a resolution demanding the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad inform within ten days on the status of the New York Westchester Boston line. It asks why construction stopped since 16 and when work will resume. Details sought include operation dates and the Harlem River to 177th Street section.
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Public Service Commission
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company
New York, Westchester & Boston Railroad
177Th Street
Harlem River
Appellate Division Upholds Taylor Conviction At Kursheedt Factory
The Appellate Division yesterday affirmed the conviction of George H. Taylor, superintendent of Kursheedt Manufacturing, for employing a girl under 16 without a required work certificate. Taylor testified he had 29 years with the company and no role in the girl’s employment, but the justices upheld the verdict.
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George H. Taylor
Kursheedt Manufacturing Company
Taylor
Lima Welcomes American Fleet as Peaceful Ties Grow
In Lima Peru on February 21 large crowds greet the American fleet visiting from Callao. Admiral Evans arranges daily 2 to 5 PM ship visits and marines are stationed for order. President Pardo receives Evans and US officials as ships’ bands play for visiting Peruvians.
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Lima
Peru
Plaza de Armas
Callao
Admiral Evans
Pardo
Admiral Thomsas
Leslie Combs
United States
Richard R. Neill
Legation
Evans
Kentucky
Four men held on larceny charge in Tombs Court
James Curran of 236 West Tenth Street James Mooney of 57 Navy Street Brook Iyn and James Dennison of Hackensack New Jersey were held in $50 bail each by Magistrate Wahie in the Tombs Court yesterday for further examination on a larceny charge. Police say they swindled residents on the west side with letters soliciting contributions to the Letter Carriers Benevolent Association.
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James Curran
West Tenth Street
James Mooney
Navy Street
Brook Iyn
James Dennison
Hackensack
N. J
Wahie
Tombs Court
Australia asks for US fleet voyage to Australia
Washington reports the Australian government invited part of the American fleet to visit Australia. Secretary Metcalf disclosed the invitation while Secretary Root noted fleet movements are not decided. The Dec. 24 letter from Prime Minister Alfred Deakin praised US Australiain ties and urged the President to consider sending ships via the Australian route. Consul Bray quoted Deakin and said the Prime Minister personally urged favorable action.
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Washington
Metcalf
Root
Suez
Alfred Deakin
Australia
John P. ‘Bray
Melbourne
United States
Commonwealth of Australia
Bray
Navy plea aims to keep United States second in world fleet
Special to The New York Times Washington Feb 21 Senate resolution by Senator Perkins urges a flexible program to maintain the present naval position. He predicts a Pacific fleet including 18 battleships 8 armored cruisers 13 protected cruisers 13 destroyers 5 torpedo boats and submarines with 423172 tons. He says the Pacific fleet will protect interests as the United States becomes the second sea power after surpassing France and outpacing Germany Russia and Japan. Interrogations by Senators Scott and Hopkins note only twenty one colliers available and few harbors ready for large ships.
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New York Times
Washington
United States
Senate
George C. Perkins
California
Committee On Naval Affairs
Pacific
Orient
Hts
Perkins
San Francisco
Japan
France
Germany
Russia
Bill Aims to Raise Pay for Coast Life Guards
The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce instructed Rep. Lovering to introduce a bill to raise pay for life guard staff on U S coasts. Superintendents gain 200 dollars yearly, station keepers 1000, surf men 5 dollars monthly plus ration allowance of 3 dollars per day, with ordinary surf men receiving the same ration.
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Washington
Congress
House Committee On Inter- State and Foreign Commerce
Representative Lovering
Massachusetts
United States
British Bark Puritan Pulled Off
SAYVILLE New York February 21 The Merritt Wrecking Company moved the British bark Puritan which came ashore at Bellport two weeks ago The tug Rescue expects to take her in at Sandy Hook at daybreak tomorrow
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Sayville
L. I
Merritt Wrecking Company
Bellport
Rescue
Sandy Hook
Deserter from Fleet Returns for Trial in New York
William Dory a 24 year old Hungarian who deserted from the United States Marine Corps arrived aboard the Terence in New York to surrender. He left the Missouri at Rio in civilian clothes claiming he fled from a persecuting sergeant. After staying at a sailors mission he informed the American Consul and received passage and a letter to guide his surrender to navy authorities. He joined the Marines in Chicago on November 1.
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United States Marine Corps
William Dory
Lamport & Holt
Terence
Admiral Evans
Pacific
Dory
Missouri
Rio
New York
Capt. Partridge
Navy
Marine Corps
Chicago
Japanese Schooner Satsuma Wreck Off Alaska Coast
Information from the Japanese Embassy says the schooner Satsuma wrecked near Yakutat Bay Alaska. The captain reached Seattle by Sunday and a revenue cutter Thetis was dispatched to rescue the sailors, about 1200 miles away and needing coal before reaching the castaways in about ten days.
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Washington
Satsuma
Yakutat Bay
Alaska
Seattle
Sitka
Valdez
Cortelyou
Thetis
Booms Clash in Senate Over Labor Bills
In Washington on February 21 two Presidential boom efforts collide in Senate committees. Senators Knox and La Follette push rival Employers' Liability measures to win labor votes. Knox bill nears committee approval. La Follette aims to substitute his railroad focused bill.
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New York Times
Washington
Senate
Knox
la Follette
Supreme Court
Committee On Judiciary
Committee On
Election and
Labor
Four Delegates for Taft in St Louis Conventions
In St Louis on February 21 two district conventions for the Eleventh and Twelfth Congressional Districts elected Taft delegates despite a letter from Republican State Committee Chairman W. Dickey claiming such conventions would be illegal under the state calls. Dickey announced primary elections set for March 11 to select delegates for the district conventions, and March 12 when each convention would pick two delegates for the Chicago convention.
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ST. Louis
Dickey
Republican State Committee
Taft
Chicago
Quick Eye Foils Wreckers on Whitestone Express
An attempt to wreck the Long Island City express leaving Whitestone at 11:30 p.m. Thursday failed when Engineer Travis halted the train near College Point. A heavy steel piece was attached to the rail to derail the train, and footprints were found in the snow leading away from the scene.
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Long Island City Express
Whitestone
College Point
Travis
Attempt to wreck train near Plant City
An attempt to derail an Atlantic Coast Line passenger train three miles from Plant City succeeded in derailing cars after a rail was removed. A track wrench and other tools were found. no serious injuries reported. Officials offer a 500 dollar reward for the saboteurs.
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Tampa
Fla
Atlantic Coast Line
Plant City
Pranks Reported by German Princes and Royal House
Mlle. G de Perpigna describes life in the German Court to a Women’s Club audience on East Forty-sixth Street. She recalls princes shooting peas at sightseers in a royal palace audience room and notes discipline, study times, and contrasts with American parenting. The tale includes memories of Empress Frederick, Prince Henry, and the Crown Prince’s restraint with subordinates.
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Germany
Woman's Club
East Forty-sixth Street
Mlle. G. de Perpigna
Frederick
Frederick the Great
Prince Henry
Young Bigelow
Mlle.de Perpigna
France
America
de Iea
England
Prince William
Labor Leaders Briefed On Roosevelt Plan And Labor Grievances
Washington report says President Roosevelt notified labor leaders of his letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission about handling wage disputes between railroads and workers. He considered a separate message to Congress on organized labor grievances, but that plan remains in abeyance.
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New York Times
Washington
White House
Roosevelt
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Samuel Gompers
American Federation, of Labor
Commerce Commission
Congress
Mellen
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Roosevelt Toda
Protests Over Wage Cuts Threaten Rail Workers
Warren S. Stone Grand Chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers warned that railway companies plan wage reductions for train service workers. He argued $130 monthly earnings cover travel costs and that current rates cannot justify further cuts. William G. Lee of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen echoed the stance.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Warren, S. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
William G. Lee
The
Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen
Wage Conference Still On For Southern Railway Schedule
Washington February 21 The wage adjustment conference between the railway and unions continues as Southern Railway seeks to restore last year’s schedule and resolve disputed wages. The talks involve top railway officials and labor leaders amid mounting pressure over pay scales and working conditions.
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Washington
Vice
Railway wage talks resume with engineers and conductors
President Ackert of the Southern Railway Company and representatives of the locomotive engineers met today, with a conference also held with conductors and trainmen. The proposal mirrors that to machinists, seeking restoration of last year's lower wage scale due to business conditions and traffic decline. A further conference is set for tomorrow.
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Ackert
Southern Railway Company
Railroad wage cuts unlikely after statewide conference
The Committee of Nine from New York State railroad brotherhoods met in the city to oppose wage reductions. William H Newman of the New York Central assured wages would stay in force on the New York Central and Vanderbilt lines, with other railroads expected to follow. Grand Chief Stone and other leaders planned further talks with Big Four officials as D L Cease met with Samuel Gompers, both agreeing there is no need for alarm.
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New York State
William H Newman
New York Central
Vanderbilt Hnes
Woerren S. Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Morrisey
Stone
D. L. Cease
Trainman
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Texas Railroads Defy Eight-Hour Law Claim
Texas railroads act on advice of general attorneys to ignore the new eight-hour day rule for telegraph operators. A Granger operator has filed with the State’s Attorney, signaling a court battle to come.
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New York Times
Dallas
Texas
Granger
East River tunnel completed in first of fourPennsylvania tubes
The first Pennsylvanian tube under the East River is finished after parallel digging from Manhattan and Long Island City. Engineers report shields met within five-eighths of an inch, with about three months left to finish all four tubes and connect to the new terminal.
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Pennsylvania
F East River
Diggins
Donne
Manhattan
Eingineers Nobile
Long Island
East Thirty-fourth Street
East Avenue
Long Island City
Moir
Pearson Company
London
Long Island Railroad
Seventh Avenue
Thirty-third Street
Broadway
North
East River
New York
North River
Wanmaker Receives Floral Tributes After Appraiser Appointment
George W Wanmaker, who on Thursday assumed the duties of Appraiser of the Port, received many floral pieces yesterday from friends. A large horseshoe from associates in the Appraiser's stores and an ornate floral ship depicting the Lusitania with four smoke stacks and wireless apparatus were among the gifts.
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George W. Wanmaker
Lusitania
Submarine Viper Floated Out to Sea Near Annapolis
ANNAPOLIS Md Feb 21 The submarine Viper long aground on Thomas Point reaches ten miles down Chesapeake Bay at high tide tonight after Wednesday grounding The Standish tug attempts to float the Hist which ran aground Wednesday morning while convoying the Viper and its sister submarines the Tarantula and Cuttlefish.
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Viper
Annapolis
Thomas Foint
Peake Bay
Chesahere
Naval Academy
Standish
Cove Point
Harriman Eyes New Choice to Succeed Fish at Illinois Central
Bankers and brokers discuss J. J. Mitchell of Chicago as Harriman’s potential pick to replace Stuyvesant Fish on the Illinois Central board. With Fish and Harriman proxies combined, control of about 570000 shares vs 510000 may hinge on cumulative voting at the March 2 meeting and possible court actions.
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Stuyvesant Fish
Fish
Illinois Central
Fish and Harriman
Union Pacific
J. J. Mitchell
Chicago
Harriman
Ilinois Central
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