War in the Balkans Likely as Turkey Addresses Powers
Washington reports Turkey readies for war with Bulgaria amid Russia concerns. A note to signatory powers outlines Bulgarian hostility, frontier mobilizations, fortified positions, and a vast wartime logistics buildup. Reports claim Albania unrest and Albanian rebels cited, while Turkish force readiness reaches 250,000 men.
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Washington
Russia
Far East
Turkey
Bulgaria
Principality of
Sofia
Revolutionary Committee
Bulgatia
Lilely
Poisonous Drugs in Patent Medicines Endangers Health
A public health warning denounces poisonous drugs and alcohol in patent medicines and cough syrups. It cites opium and morphine as dangerous, explains how immediate relief fuels unsafe formulations, and advocates Father John’s Medicine as a safe alternative that builds strength while curing throat and lung troubles. The notice highlights incorrect claims and urges careful druggist choices and refunds.
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Barkholow
Father John
Port Arthur Besieged as Japanese Advance Tightens Grip
Paris reports an eminent military authority warns Port Arthur faces virtual siege with the harbor blocked by Admiral Togo. Japanese forces threaten relief lines via Newchwang on the Liao Tung peninsula, risking abandonment or surrender of the fortress. A telegram claims Colonel Von Schenk met the czar amid Far East war talks.
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Yalu
Paris
Port Arthur
Togo
Newchwang
Liao-Tung Peninsula
Harbin
von Schenk
William
Far East
Great Britain
Britain preps war material refitting navy for emergency
London reports heavy refitting at Woolwich and other yards as warnings rise of a possible war in the Pacific. Fixed ammunition production has shifted to night shifts since Christmas and obsolete material is being replaced swiftly. British officials note new 12 inch wire steel guns for battleships and substantial outlays to modernize the fleet amid ongoing tensions with Japan.
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London
Alexie
Harbin
Port Arthur
Windivoestock
Manchuria
Vladivostock
Woolwich
Admiralty
Tokio
Kin-Chan
Pigeon Bay
Pennsy's Tunnel Bids Rejected, Cassatt Says
Philadelphia February 19. A report that the Pennsylvania Railroad rejected all New York tunnel bids and would build the tunnel alone was denied by President Cassatt and company officials. Contractors believe, however, that workable arrangements will be made with lead bidders on a percentage contract. Samuel Rea, fourth vice president, said the annual report due March 1 will address the tunnel question.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
New York Tunnel
Samuel Rea
Prince Henry's Son in Critical Condition After Playground Accident
Berlin reports the four year old Little Prince Henry, third son of Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia and brother of the Emperor, suffered a concussion when a chair toppled during a nursery game. He was unconscious at times. doctors warn of brain involvement as his condition remains delicate.
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Imperial Household
Httle
Prince Henry
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Emperor Wiliam
William
Kiel
Funeral Honors for Senator Hanna Draw Crowds in Cleveland
Cleveland February 19 large public funeral rites for Senator Marcus A Hanna drew thousands who passed before the casket at the chamber of commerce building. The remains lay in state. final interment to be decided. Floral tributes included a five foot wreath from Hanna’s employers and a massive pink carnation column from Union National Bank.
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Marcus A. Lfanna
St. Paul's Church
Episcopal Church
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Kenyon College
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A. H. Jones
Lakeview Cemetery
Wari Mortuary
Wade Vautt
McKinsey
Roosevelt
Washington, DC
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Memorial Post
Union National Bank
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Smaker
Hanna
Chamber of Commerce
L. €. Hanna
Andrew Squire
Herrick
Special Committee
Catafalque
McKinley
Canton
No Truce In Grain Rate War Between Pennsylvanias and New York Lines
New York and Pennsylvania railroad contenders clash over grain shipping costs. The Pennsylvania posts a 2.6 cent per bushel rate from Buffalo to Philadelphia while New York roads mirror with a New York Center led response heading to New York.Officials reveal no compromise as both sides vow further rate actions to secure revenues and extend the fight. In Brooklyn, George Jennings, head of the Jennings Adjustable Shade Co, is shot and killed in his office during a dispute with Frank McNamara, a supervisor at a Riverton Watch factory unit. McNamara claims a heated argument preceded the fatal shot.
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