Review of Recent Global and Domestic Turbulence
Comprehensive wrap of weekly events noting hostile friction between Japan and Russia, Taft set to become secretary of war, Root opposing Philippine freight law, and riots after a Corean incident. Also reports indictments in Chicago, floods and cold snaps in the Midwest, fires in Greensboro and Marion, and notable deaths including Major Hoyt Sherman.
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Root
Taft
Japan
Russia
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Exhibition chiefs press urgent exhibit shipments to St Louis
The St Louis exposition warns domestic and foreign exhibitors to begin immediate shipment of cars with exhibits. Management says rapid delivery is essential to avoid post arrival congestion as the fair nears opening. Railroad facilities and warehouses are ready for immediate installation and handling.
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St. Louis
Associated Press
Corea Not Considered Sovereign Power in War Tripwire
Paris reports on Corea joining Japan in a Russo Japanese war. Foreign Minister Delcasse says Corea is not regarded as an independent power whose aid would trigger the Franco Russian contingency. The view similarly applies to China joining Japan.
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Paris
Corea
Russia
Japan
France
Delcasse
China
Tornado Devastates Moundville Killing Dozens In Night Terror
A devastating tornado struck Moundville Alabama early today killing 37 and injuring over 100. The storm cleared a path a quarter mile wide destroying businesses homes and warehouses with debris scattered miles away. Surgeons arrived from Greensboro and Tuscaloosa to aid survivors.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Moundyville
Moundville
Greensboro
Fire alarms 20 story Masonic temple in Chicago
A blaze in the fifth floor suite of Robert Friedlander & Co. at the Masonic temple caused a 4000 occupant panic but no serious injuries. Elevator operators stayed at their posts as smoke filled the building, aiding a rapid evacuation before the fire department arrived. Property damage estimated at $20000 with X ray tubes exploding from heat. The temple crew and volunteers controlled eight water streams via stand pipes before the city hoses were deployed.
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Chicago
Masonic Temple
Robert Friedlander & Co
Temple Fire Brigade
Russian ambassador meets Loomis on Far East peace prospects
Count Casini, the Russian ambassador, had a long talk with acting Secretary of State Loomis on the Far Eastern situation. The discussions yielded some hope of peace, though newspapers had raised questions about Russia's attitude while reaffirming neutral assurances. The State Department sees no hitch in Manchurian consuls reception and approves the commercial treaty.
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Washington
Count Cassini
Loomis
Manchuria
Russia
State Department
Destruction of the Cotton Boll Weevil Plans Approved
Washington January 27 The secretary of agriculture approved plans for a cotton boll weevil investigation in the Southwest with a $250000 appropriation. Secretary Wilson says best methods to meet weevil ravages will be practiced based on two years of department findings on improving cultivation, early maturing cotton varieties, and crop substitution.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Destructive Broadway Fire Destroys Several Stores
Fire swept through 644 to 648 Broadway in New York destroying Morimura Bros Japanese goods E R Donar Co hats Crawford Quigley Rossenware Finkle stein Manget clothing and others. Estimated loss about 250000.
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New York
Broadway
Morimura Bros
E. R. Donar & Co
Crawford & Quigley
Rossenware Bros
Finklestein & Manget
Fireproofing Wood Demonstration At Engineers Meeting
Joseph L. Ferrell of Philadelphia demonstrated fireproofing wood and fabrics using sulphate of aluminum on a hot gas fire at the Western Society of Engineers in Chicago. The material is saturated under pressure to protect against flames and could cheaply make theaters safer from fire spread.
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Chicago
Joseph L. Ferrell
Philadelphia
Western Society of Engineers
Ferrell
TO LET PANAMA GO ITS WAY
Mail advices from Bogota report Colombia's war fever fading and a general wish to let Panama secede without a war. Panama reconciliation or avoidance of further complications is now preferred. John B. Perezzote, long an anti US war agitator, is said to be under arrest.
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New York
Bogota
Panama
Colombia
John B. Perezzote
United States
Fire Drives Families Out In Chicago Plant Blaze
A Pittsburg plate glass plant at 442 452 Wabash Avenue burned tonight and spread to the Bucklen medical building next door. Several families fled the Bucklen apartments but all escaped unharmed. The Bucklen building suffered heavy west end damage. Loss estimated at 300000.
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Chicago
Pittsburg Plate Glass Company
Wabash Avenue
Bucklen Medical Company
The
Glass Company
Bucklen
Loas
Fire at E. W. Bliss factory causes $200000 damage
A blaze on the upper floors of the six story E. W. Bliss company factory on Plymouth street in New York today inflicted $200000 in damage. Fire officials reported full control by evening. No injuries were immediately reported.
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New York
E. W. Bliss Company
Plymouth Street
Dalles Canal Funds Backed Despite River Improvements Debate
Senators Mitchell and Fulton report Oregon improvements can proceed with 500000 for canal works plus 125000 for dredging if secured this year, though most projects await a river and harbor bill. The effort aims to sustain Oregon projects despite funding gaps and regular-sundry delays.
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Washington
Mitchell
Fulton
Oregon
Dalles
Columbia River
Portland
Langfitt
War Department
Chief of Engineers
Protect Timber Railroads Likely to Suffer under Mondell Bill
Washington January 22 The house public lands committee approved Mandel bill to bar location or selection of public lands within forest reserves in exchange for timber lands outside reserves The Interior Department reports forest reserve lands exceed 63 million acres with many exchanges yielding valuable timber for denuded land Railroads with grants in reserves hold 2 6 million acres of land usable for exchanges much of it timberless The Mondell bill aims to stop these abuses and protect timber holdings
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Washington
House Public Lands Committee
Mandel
Interior Department
Public Lands Committee
General Land Office
Russians Expect War as Far East Tensions Rise
Four Italians returning from Yokohama report Russian soldiers anticipate a quick war with Japan. Large artillery detachments arrive and camps form along the Yalu frontier. Fortifications rise rapidly across Manchuria as authorities prepare for possible hostilities.
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Victoria
B. C
Yokohama
Japan
Yalu
Manchuria
Great Radium Discovery in Llano Fields Near Austin
In Llano gold and coal fields 115 miles north of Austin Texas scientists report a radium bearing earth claimed as the richest in the world. The confirmation follows a visit by a party of researchers who had previously heard rumors of high radium content.
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Austin, Tex
Llano
Senator Morgan Pushes Panama Annexation Bill and Canal Purchase
Senator Morgan introduced a bill to annex Panama to the United States with compensation to Panama and Colombia and a $60 million purchase of the Panama Canal Company property. The measure preserves Spooner Act limits and seeks a canal via the Nicaragua route after negotiations.
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Washington
Morgan
Panama
United States
Colombia
Panama Canal Company
Panama Canal
Spooner
Senate
New Republic
Republic of Panama
United States of America
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Roosevelt and Aldrich discuss Panama canal treaty
President Roosevelt and Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island held a long conference in Washington on January 22 regarding the Panama canal treaty. The talks aimed at early ratification if feasible, with Senator Hanna, chair of the interoceanic canal committee, reportedly present or consulted on the subject.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Senate
Hanna
Interoceanic Canal Committee
Unrest Fears Rise as Korea Orders Arms to Secret Police
Seoul January 22 a government order directs 700 revolvers and clubs to be distributed to the loyalist forces termed the lars, a secret police group. Many Coreans flee Seoul amid growing fears of trouble and unrest.
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Seoul
Corea
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