Japs Lose on Land But Succeed at Sea
Washington reports nearly 20 000 Japanese troops landed at Chemulpo as part of a broader effort to occupy key points in Korea while the Russian fleet battles near Port Arthur. Reports from London, Chefoo and St Petersburg detail further landings, naval actions, and casualties amid the Port Arthur campaign.
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Washington
Chemulpo
Korea
Hermit Kingdom
Port Arthur
Japsnose
London
Daily
Matt
Oifbelnl
Takien Wan
Coss
Dove Bay
Remminder
Ceeon Bay
Daily Mail
Calles
Pigeon Bay
Chefoo
Pe-Chi-Li
St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Sungari
Central News
Voronej
Vladivestock
Singapore
Nagasaki
Lena
Activ
Sentis
Stadt
Argo
Hermis
Sanborn Admits He Was Twice Married
Lawrence B. Sanborn, tied to a sensational marriage in Brooklyn, testified in Judge Downing's court that a ceremony with Miss Chase may have occurred while both were underage. He claimed it might not be legal, was a Harvard student then, and noted Miss Chase is Catholic while he is Protestant. The judge ruled that his marriage to Miss Olson was completed.
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New Orleans
Boston
Miss Chase
Sanborn
Death of Brewer Lemp Sr. by Own Hand at Home
Levi Lemp, 68, veteran of St. Louis brewing circles and native of Germany, shot himself in the right temple with a revolver at his residence. He died hours after the act, reportedly a reaction to the deaths of his son Fred years earlier and Freder Pabst. His estate is expected to run into millions. funeral to be held this afternoon at the family home with private interment.
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Levi Lemp
Poesis
Willam J
Lemp Brewing Corps
Fred Lemp
Freder Pabst
Mibwaukee
Srn
Leip
Germany
Russian Settlers Hurry to Gain Citizenship in County
Amid wartime pressures in the Orient, the district court is deluged with applications for naturalization from hundreds of Russians in the county. They seek citizenship to avoid draft and potential forced return to Russia for military service.
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Hays Chy
Ducks and Gulls Starve as Lake Michigan Freezes Over
Lake Michigan nearly iced over leaves tens of thousands of gulls and ducks starving for food. Open water patches around Chicago harbors attract flocks, but birds weaken and many die. Chicago river hosts gulls to Rush Street Bridge. some reach Lake Street. Hundreds of ducks frozen on ice floes around the larder. Live ducks are too poor to eat. Hingis Corn Display at St Louis Decatur HL Feb 15 Illinois State Farmers Institute arranges corn exhibit Feb 24 25 with $500 premiums from Illinois fair commission.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Rush Street
Lake Street
St. Louis
Decatur
State Farmers’ Institute
State Institute
Ellneis Fair Commission
Bank closes as Galion National fails to reopen
In Galion Ohio the Galion National bank did not reopen this morning under directorate order and admits inability to meet obligations or liquidate collateral. In Des Moines Iowa appraisers report McCutcheon bank Holstein shows a near three hundred thousand dollar shortage with assets of 160 000 and liabilities of 250 000. Modern Woodmen of America had 100 000 on deposit secured by bond. E H McCutcheon personal account overdrawn 25 000. Oscar Herger arrested for a 2500 shortfall and settled out of court.
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Des Moines
McCutcheon Bank
Holstein
E. H. McCutcheon
Republican State Central Committee
Woodmen of America
Oscar Herger
Ohio Bank
Galion
Ohio
Galion National Bank
Arrest in 36 Year Old Farmington Murder Case
Mas county Iowa February 15 Thirty six years ago Charles Cackley killed Reuben Fenstenmaker in Farming ton Iowa He has been jailed at Keosauqua awaiting an indictment dated over twenty five years old for murder The capture stems from a pension office fraud case using the name John Bee Beek and Cackley confessed to the alias and to the prior crime during correspondence and arrest inquiries
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Mascatine
Low
Charles Cackley
Reuben Fenstenmaker
Farmington
Iowa
Keosauqua
Cackley
Trenton
John Bee Beek
Alemily
Benstab
Duckley
Shaforth Steps Out in Fraud Ruling Seated by House
Representative Shaforth of Denver district resigns after a ballot sweep reveals fraud in 29 precincts. Robert W. Bonynge claims the seat. the house votes to seat Bonynge. Adjournment followed as Senate schedule sets February 23 for Panama canal treaty ratification. Ex-Queen Lilioukalani payout bill fails on a tie vote in the Senate.
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Senate
Washington
Shaforih
Denver
Bay
Robert W. Bonylinge
Elections Committee
Tonyinge
House
Bonyinge
Lil
Lilioukalani
Bulgarians and Turks Fight Brisk Battle
Berlin Feb 15 The Frankfurter Zeitung reports a Bulgarian unit of about 100 attacked at Dehumbalaly near the Turkish frontier. Turkish guards reinforced by 16 companies of infantry fought a long battle. Bulgarians fled at night leaving twelve dead. Turkish casualties were one killed and two wounded.
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Berlin
Frankfurter Zeitung
Salon
May Cause Closing of the Silk Mills in Relding Michigan
The Russo Japanese war threatens Relding, Michigan's silk industry as mills rely on Japanese and Chinese raw materials. Factories employ hundreds, and a prolonged war could force shutdowns if supplies run short, though current stocks could last several months, delaying spring orders and underscoring large fall sales.
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Relding
Mich
Japan
China
Eondact
Noted Chicago Divine Reverend Clinton Locke Dies
Reverend Clinton Locke, long time pastor emeritus of Grace Church in Chicago, dies unexpectedly in Biloxi Mississippi at age 60. Born July 24 1820 in New York City he served forty years as rector of Grace Church and was regarded as a leading figure among Chicago clergy.
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Locke
Chicago
Biloxi
Miss
Grace Church
New York City
Japanese Dynasty Celebrates 2564th Anniversary Banquet
Tokio Feb 15. On the 2564th anniversary of Emperor Dimmu accession a banquet was held at the imperial palace. The present emperor addressed the guests, marking the occasion.
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Tokio
Dimmu
Murderer cuts throat in court at end of trial
In Dutie Montana on February 15 as the judge gave jury instructions, Alfred Beckiman accused of murder drew a razor and cut his throat, collapsing fatally wounded in the courtroom.
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Dutie
Mont
Alfred Beckiman
Fire Insurance Loss Triggers Receiver Appointment in Baltimore
Richard F. Post was named receiver for Peabody Fire Insurance of Baltimore after a fire caused $700,000 in losses against $300,000 in assets. Militia troops guarding the fire district are released and return home as savings banks reopen and deposits resume.
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Peabody Insurance Company of Baltimore
Baltimore
Richard F. Post
Peabody Fire Insurance Company of
Warrant for gang riot at Stanford tunnel camp
Judge J B Wilson issued bench warrants for Peter Starng and about fifty Greek laborers at the Stanford tunnel camp of the Indianapolis Southern railway near Bloomington on riot and assault charges. Sheriff Thrasher was directed to use armed force if needed to arrest. The Greeks have purchased arms and threaten officers amid wage dispute and railroad property damage. Governor Durbin was notified and endorsed suppression if necessary.
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Bloomington
Ind
J. B. Wilson
Peter Starng
Stanford Tunnel
Indianapolis Southern Railway
Norman
Thrasher
Durbin
Wilson
Missouri hog cholera cure by inoculation reported
Dr J E Graham announces Missouri University findings claim hog cholera can be cured by inoculation. Experiments show 100 hogs vaccinated before exposure remained uninfected and cholera cases cured. Also notes local mine reopenings and a newspaper editor resigning in Cleveland.
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J. E. Graham
Missouri
Unive
Texas
Former Wife of Ransburger Protests Against His Liberation
Des Moines reports a striking scene as Hattie II, former wife of Frank Rainsbarger, testifies before the legislature pardon committee to oppose clemency for her ex-husband. She recalls the murder of her father Enoch Johnson, the couple’s troubled life, and fears for her children if Rainsbarger is freed. Her daughter by her first husband, now Mrs. Lynk, accompanies her. The piece also notes a separate Washington item about veterans’ resolutions thanking the president for appointing Glick and Tanner.
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Des Moines
Jarze
Hattie II
Prank Rainsiwraer
Hainshareer
Enoch Johnson
Frank Rainsbarger
Sueruy
EB. F. Haley
Steamboat Rock
Lefard
Ayler
Theman
Plainsimirger Brothers
Frank
Char
Bin
T. Lynk
Lynk
Hardin County
Washington
Union Veterans” Legion
Thomas J. Shannon
Walter J. Himes
Souden
House of Representatives
National Organization of the UT. V. U
John ©. Glick
Tanner
Senator Hanna Nearing End as Battle for Life Continues
Washington reports reveal Senator Hanna unconscious since 3 a.m. and fading over 48 hours. Doctors describe repeated sinking spells, oxygen treatments, and temporary rallys amid a tense struggle. family and administration observers face uncertainty as condition fluctuates with grim prospects.
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Washington
Panama constitution draft includes order-restoring clause
The constitutional convention has approved the draft constitution of the republic of Panama. The article granting the United States authority to restore order in Panama has been retained in the constitution, keeping the provision for suppressing disturbances intact.
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Niin
Republic of Panama
United States
Will Fight in the Ranks Cincinnati Politician Declares
John R. MeFa, former Democratic gubernatorial candidate, writes Cincinnati voters he will not seek local or national delegate positions. He says his work will be in the ranks as a private, not a candidate, and he will attend the St Louis convention as a member of the Democratic National Committee to aid national organization.
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Carter
Hanna
Mate
Lardiy
Hann
Dover
Ciniennati
John R. Mefa
John E. Bruce
Cincinnati
St. Louis
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