Peace Prospects Amid War Prep in Russia Japan
Reports from St Petersburg indicate Russia seeks peace talks with Japan under U S and French mediation while preparing for continued conflict. Tokyo demands withdrawal of Russian troops from Manchuria but will press to retain Port Arthur and Dalny lease as a peace bargaining point.
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Macedonia Crisis Sparks London Debate Over Reform Plan
London officials and British Foreign Secretary Lord Lansdowne voiced urgency over the Macedonian crisis. Official circles welcomed talks on reform finance, while warnings persisted that Germany might block moves if Britain and allies push too hard.
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Evacuation of Chaoumlaodat Station Reported
A telegraph dated March 23 says Russians evacuated Chaoumlaodat railway station forty miles below Gunshu pass as Japanese forces advance. The Times correspondent notes no private or press telegrams from the front and fears communications may be cut. General Linevitch reports no change in army positions while Russian sharpshooters clash with Japanese infantry and cavalry at Khovanchi.
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Catacombs on Vancouver Unearth Forty Skeletons
News from the Queen City describes a Vancouver Island cave discovery on the shore between Quadrant Sound and San Joseph Bay. Forty skeletons were found, some skulls broken, suggesting a burial site of a once numerous native tribe, possibly an inland district.
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Poisoner strikes Fourth Ward. dogs die in Menasha
Local dog poisonings in Menasha Wisconsin hit the Fourth ward with valuable canines dying. Names named include George Mauer Fred Dagler Herman Schiert and M M Schoetz. A suspect is tied to threats and will face prosecution once evidence is obtained. In municipal race news Joseph Hill J W Hart and J J Schmitz vie for alderman in the Third ward amid Democrat claims of GOP split. William Smith Hollander arrested after a brawl with Officer Jedwabney. assault and battery charge filed. A Madame Belkure offer to trap a map on the Fourth for twenty feet prompts committee consideration. Emil Kind plans a new house on Broad Street and M J Patchen leads the road work. Menasha high school declaimers contest Friday with ten seniors and five juniors to seek state representation.
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MISS LEE'S MEMORY HONORED IN SOUTHERN TRIBUTE
The body of Miss Mildred J. Lee, daughter of Robert E. Lee, is taken from William Preston Johnson’s home to Louisville and Nashville depot for transport north. A Confederate veteran escort leads the cortege while old soldiers, friends, and citizens pay respects. Col Robert Lee will meet the procession at Atlanta, with interment planned in Lexington, Virginia.
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Lexington
Brockton Inquest Opens Into Factory Boiler Explosion
Brockton district court opened an inquest into the March 2 boiler explosion at R. B. Grover & Co. shoe plant. Nearly 60 lives were lost or feared dead as flames swept the factory, with several others still missing. District Attorney Aga P. French leads the inquiry to determine possible responsibility among state and city authorities, the insurer, owners, or workers. Andrew Lungell, an injured worker, died today, raising the death toll to fifty eight.
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Boiler Insurance Comig.cy
Andrew G. Lungell
Light Russian Squadron Seen Near Madagascar
The British steamer Dart, arriving from Rangoon, reports thirty warships and fourteen destroyers heading eastward 230 miles northeast of Madagascar on March 19. It is believed the Russian Second Pacific Squadron under Vice Admiral Rozhestvensky left Nossi Be around March 16, possibly forming the fleet sighted by the Dart near Barkhan.
Maurice Barrymore Buried In Drew Plot
The body of Maurice Barrymore was interred today in the Drew plot at Glenwood Cemetery. A funeral party from New York, including his children Ethel, John, and Lionel Barrymore and a few intimate friends, arrived by special train. The private interment took place beside Mrs Barrymore at the Pennsylvania station area ceremony.
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Record lumber trainload reaches city in record run
San Francisco reports a record breaking lumber trainload arriving in the city. The shipment, described as the best in recent years, carried seven carloads and emphasized the strong demand from Baal North and surrounding markets.
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Dominican Republic Accepts U S Control Proposal
Fragmentary report from Washington notes the U S government’s acceptance of a proposition affecting the Dominican Republic. The text references control over the republic and aims to manage revenues and debts, though details are unclear due to damage in the source.
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Assembly Passes Private Lobbying Bill Amid Debates
Madison March 2 The Assembly passed a measure by 52 to 3 percent to ban paid lobbyists from private talks with legislators on pending laws. Debate was heated with Norcross opposing the anti lobby bill. Senators fought over a tax exemption for Civil War veterans and related amendments amid broader impeachment chatter.
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London oversubscribes Jap loan allotment
London subscribes heavily to the 150,000,000 Japanese loan with the London portion quickly oversubscribed. Crowds gathered at the issuing houses before opening, many applicants queuing in the morning. Bank staff worked to handle the rush as the first tranche drew strong demand and large sums were dispensed.
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Americans Eager Opens Japanese Loan Subscriptions
In New York on March 24 subscriptions to the new 150 million dollar Japanese loan were opened. Syndicate managers reported overwhelming demand with mail and telegraph applications from across the United States. Preference may go to applicants from Vermont. details on French allotments were not disclosed.
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Town threatened by fire in Crest Creek incident
Washington March 24 Crest Creek a town of several hundred inhabitants is threatened with destruction by fire. A number of buildings have already burned and the fire is beyond control.
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Crest Creek
Farm For Forgeries In Appleton Auction Of Property
Appleton Wisconsin March 29 a 5000 farm and 1000 personal property owned by Chita Ganzel of Cicero town will be auctioned tomorrow to redeem notes totaling 43800 alleged forged by Ganzel. First of Wied notes forged in name of his father in law. At least a dozen farmers and ex Deputy Sheriff Peter G Sherman victimized. Appleton to form a boys military company Tuesday at the new armory with sixty names. Sergeant Marcus Steinhauer drill master. Dimmick Manufacturing and Lumber plant destroyed by fire last night causing loss over 35000. rebuild planned.
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Cicero
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Wied Hotes
Peter G. Sherman
Marcus Steinhauer
Dimmick Manufacturing and Lumber Company
Rockefeller Gift Postponed by Prudential Board
The American board of commissioners for foreignTolxatona announced no report from the subcommittee on the gift of 160000 by John D Rockefeller. Final action was postponed for two weeks while the prudential committees and executive endorsed the report's wording and declined to accede to objections to the gift.
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Heat Kills Two Mill Workers in Pittsburg Mills
Two mill workers died and several were hospitalized due to extreme heat in Pittsburg areas yesterday. Thermometer hit 95 degrees as workers endured dangerous conditions forcing some to quit their jobs.
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Memorial Day Export Ban Clears Legislature
Lincoln Neb March 29 Both houses of the legislature have passed a bill prohibiting exports on Memorial day and the governor Willign at tors races baseball games and other sports not permitted on Sunday in this state must not be engaged in on Memorial day penalties include fines and imprisonment.
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Collector Selected for San Domingo Customs Duties
Washington March 2 The President will recommend J Rosas Gould of Baltimore as a customs collector at San Domingo. It remains undecided if he will oversee all ports or if others will be appointed. Details are under consideration.
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Natives Kill Soldiers in German Southwest Africa
An official dispatch from Windhoek reports eleven members of Ketchner's detachment killed and twenty-two wounded in a clash with insurgent natives on March 40 and 11 near Kosta and Gethanes in German Southwestern Africa, Berlin dispatched the news.
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Request to Spiritualists bequest filed for probate
Five thousand Malara bequeathed to the National Spiritualist Association of Washington DC in the will of the late Samuel W. Tucker of Keokuk. The will was filed today for probate.
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Britt and White Set for Match in March Fight
James Britt of this city pairs with James White of Prinancheco, Cal, to clash in a planned bout described as a major sanction in a March date. Promoters announce the two men as ready for a decisive semi final contest with public interest high.
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Maybrick Testimony Shows Evasive Answers In Land Case
Florence Maybrick, testifying in the Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky land dispute, dodged questions about signing papers while in prison and could not identify handwriting from sixteen years ago. She admitted holding pardoned papers from Britain but said they could be shown only at the American government's request.
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Members Urged to Resign from Panama Canal Commission
Under presidential direction, Secretary Taft sent a directive to Admiral Walker, chairman of the Panama Canal Commission, requesting the resignation of its members. The action marks a reshuffle of the commission overseeing the canal project.
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Panama Canal Corts Mission
Inquest Details Ida Finkelstein Murder at Grand Thaplits
George Finkelstein testifies the killer unlocked a trunk seized clothing then took items before hiding in a box and firing on Ida Finkelstein as she milked cows The killer shot her while she lay dying Neighbors threaten lynching as Sheriff Little braces for danger and protects suspects in the wake of the murder.
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Rock River Rise Threatens Janesville Factories
Rock River rose two feet overnight reaching danger level. In Janesville Wisconsin multiple factories closed as flood damage mounted. Priorities shifted to securing plants and assessing losses amid continued high water. Local authorities warned residents and engineers to monitor river stages.
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Danes Accept Russo-Danish Arbitration Treaty
Copenhagen reports the Danish parliament today adopted the Russo Danish arbitration treaty signaling a move toward formalized mediation between Russia and Denmark. The decision comes amid ongoing European diplomacy and sets terms for future disputes under neutral arbitration.
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