Susquehanna Flood Prompts Large West Branch Breakout
Reports from Williamsport and Lock Haven indicate the Susquehanna River’s west branch is breaking ice and moving a 12 foot lead downstream toward Wilkesport, threatening a 78 foot flood with potential extensive damage to lower valley towns. Weather observers warn of serious freshets and guttering surges as ice jams advance, while a strong cold wave helps avert the worst.
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Farrisbug. Pa
Susquehanna
Lock Haven
Willan
Westranch
Northumberland
Williamsport
Noiuty
Tre
Horeycambert
Hloward & Perley
Clearkid
Eucree
Anova
Wero
Susquehanna River
Front Street
Joleon Harrington Credited Father John’s Medicine Cure
Well known scenic artist Joleon Harrington of New York City credits Father John’s Medicine with saving him from pneumonia after a severe cold and cough. He began using the remedy on neighbor urging and improved rapidly until complete recovery. He says his wife also uses it for throat and lung troubles and recommends it to friends.
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Joleon Harrington
New York City
Neumonia
Father John
Rasults
Ane Harrington
West 234 St
New York
Darlington
West 46Th Street
Patterson Hotel
Frank Allison
Eugene Allison
Allison Realty Company
Allison
Amy L. Marquitz
St. Louis
United States Navy
Philippines
Jerome
Scholer
Building Department
Eugene” Allison
Charles R. Allison
Paul Schwandtner
Pole & Schwandtner
Schwandtner
William W
Prairie Fire Devastates Lawton Area Killing Five
Reports from Lawton Oklahoma describe a massive prairie fire sweeping Kiowa and Comanche counties, killing five people and leaving hundreds homeless as 300 square miles burn. The blaze reached Hobart Anadarko and Lawton, destroying farms, stables, residences, and government property while soldiers aided in containment. still, extensive losses and freezing conditions persisted.
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Lawton
Okla
Kiowa
Ami
Prince Gres
Hobart
Kiowa County
Fort Sill
Anadarko
Battleships collide during transfer from Guantanamo to Pensacola
Rear Admiral Barker reports from Guantanamo that the Missouri lost steam steering and collided with the Illinois off Pensacola. The Missouri sustained minor damage while the Illinois suffered a damaged port propeller and was ordered to the navy yard for repairs.
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Washington
Barker
Navy Department
Guantanamo
Pensacola
Fla
Missouri
Illinois
Navy Yard
Port Arthur Besieged Predicted As War Flares
Yin Kow reports in Ying Kow that Port Arthur may soon face a siege as Russia draws inland to slow Japanese advances. Kuropatkin’s plan centers on Mukden with strongholds at Yushiching and Hai-Ching, while defenses at Yin Kow are limited and rely on railroad protection.
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Antung
Korea
Yin Kow
Mukden
United States
Helena
Eypiegle
Sivoutch
Liao River
Kuropaiku
Alextell
Igmain
Eis
Port Arthur
Robert Marto
Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs
Shiy
Newchwang
Japanese Marched South Plaksin Bay Expedition
St. Petersburg reports that the Japanese Korean treaty violates multiple agreements and is signed under duress. It notes 2500 Japanese landed at Song Chin Plaksin Bay on February 15 and may aim to outflank Russian forces from the Yalu, moving toward a mountain pass with poor roads complicating the maneuver.
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Plaksin Bay
St. Petersburg
Song Chin
Korea
Lajor
Pug
Atexieff
Possiet Bay
Yalu
Palus
Yang Bein
Japan's Military Movements Report No Major Land Battle
A London dispatch relayed by the Dai Express on March 2 notes no significant land action expected through March end. The report cites distant troop movements and coastal landings, with uncertainty about where key forces are deployed as of early March.
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reHahie
London News
Dai Express
Chemalue
Jonanss
Chinampe
Nya
Marouis Ito Japan's Great Statesman Remembered
Ex premier Marouis Ito, listed among Japan's elder statesmen, shaped modern Japan through western learning and reform. He advised the monarchy and built toward a contemporary world power, influencing upbuilding and modernization.
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Prebnimit Fre
Mikedo
Japan
Aso Bes Te Dan
Japanese naval moves and Seoul bombings reported in Chefoo dispatch
Reports from Chefoo in the Paris edition of the New York Herald describe six Japanese cruisers escorting ten transports moving toward the Gulf of Liao Tung while Japan reportedly seals its plans. A Daily Telegraph cable notes Japan’s naval repair advances and its aim to isolate Port Arthur, with troop landings anticipated near Port Denny as winter ends. Bombs thrown at Seoul target the foreign minister and aide, but no injuries occur.
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Korea
Paris
New York Herald
Chefoo
Gulf of Liao Tung
Darpan Ia
Daily Telegraph
Japan
Port Arthur
Port Denny
Yalu River
Kirin
Vindivostock
Iiao Tung Peninsula
Mormon Apostle Smith Testifies On Polygamy And Law
Washington reports reveal President Joseph F Smith admitting ongoing cohabitation with his plural wives since 1890 manifesto. He says he faced legal penalties to keep families together, while Smoot’s Senate bid required church consent. Debate centers on church influence over his actions and voting.
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Smoot
United States
Joseph F Smith
Smith
Rasd Smeet
Senate Committee
Mr. Smith
Mr. Taylor
Taylor
Mr. Beveridge
Moses Thatcher
Goinich
Thatcher
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