War Outlook and Naval Actions Amid Far East Conflicts
Petersburg reports a high official forecast that the war will end in August or September with Japanese defeat. Togo reportedly attacked Port Arthur again as Chinese and Russian maneuvers unfold. Viceroy Alexieff arrives at Harbin as Shanghai gunboat disputes prompt Chinese neutrality concerns. Specimen of Japanese Loyalty closes a brief dispatch from Tokio.
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Port Arthur
Toklo
Togo
Navy Department
Yin Kow
Alexieff
Harbin
Nagasaki
Toge
Shanghai
Mancjug
Russia
London
Reuter
China
Paul Lessar
Tokio
Keheohiro Oka
Servia Seeks Peaceful Role in Balkan Reforms
Paris February 23 M Popovitch Servian minister says Servia supports the czar since the Japan Russia rupture and will not profit from Russian embarrassment to foment Balkans revolt. He adds Balkan states would be unable to act without Austria and Russia and war would harm economies, with Servia only asking to cooperate in applying Macedonia reforms.
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Paris
M. Popovitch
Japan
Russia
Servia
Balkans
Balkan
Austria
Macedonia
Yale student found dead at West Rock cliff in New Haven
Robert John Rich a 22 year old Yale sophomore from Ft. Dodge Iowa was discovered dead at the foot of a cliff in West Rock park. He was last seen in his dormitory last night and appears to have fallen from the cliff with body bruised. A separate note mentions a private museum for sale in the U S and England valued at 1 000 000 intended as a donation to a war fund but the connection to the death is unclear.
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New Haven
Conn
Robert John Rich
Ft. Dodge
Iowa
Yale University
West Rock Park
Rich
Hura
O Ickie
United States
England
Japan
German Military View on Russia Reinforcement Prospects
The Militar Wochenblatt, German general staff organ, argues Russia cannot rapidly reinforce in east Asia. It cites the Trans-Siberian bottleneck crossing Lake Baikal as the main constraint, noting last summer’s pace to move two brigades at eight and a half miles per hour. It estimates Russia’s eastern force at 158,761 and projects reaching 233,000 by April 20.
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Berlin
Militar Wochenblatt
Russia
East Asia
trans-Siberian
Lake Baikal
Tschita
Ural Mountains
Mukden
Vladivostock
Asia
Oldest Revolutionary War Vet Near Death in New Jersey Almshouse
Meet Raby of Plainfield New Jersey a man born in 1773 who rode through the revolution and now lies near death at the cataway poor farm He is likely the world’s oldest man childless and dependent on public charity He recalls war memories though blind and frail he still smokes and values sunshine from a window awaiting a possible burial in the Denman lot with his friend Miss Denman He lived much of his life in the poor house and has outlived many peers yet holds a stubborn pride in surviving to this day
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Plainfield
Raby
Cataway
Miss Denman
New Brunswick
Denman
Oine
Noah
North Carolina
Life Savers Battle Heavy Seas Rescue Lost Men
Atlantic City reports crews battled heavy seas and dense fog to save sailors from the olive t whittier. Two rescuers die after York Castle attempt to save Willie L Newton crew. Frank W Howe life savers save five men while two are killed. Multiple ships ashore along Pacific coast and coast guard crews hailed as heroic.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Olive T. Whittier
Himber
Vedia
Pia
New York
Long Beach
Little Beach Bar
York Castle
Klagoa Bay
United States
Willie L. Newton
Sandy Hook
Newton
Brunswick
Alexander Turner
Turner
Carpenter Gray
Ilwaco
Wash
Frank W. Howe
Port Townsend
San Francisco
Keegan
North Cape
Cape
Columbia River
Beards Hollow
Sea View
Michigan Miners Decide to Strike
Bay City Michigan February 25 President Stephen Carvera of the Michigan district United Mine Workers states Michigan will not be represented at the Indianapolis conference on February 20. If no agreement is reached every mine in Michigan will shut down in April as a sympathetic strike to keep Michigan coal from entering markets in Illinois Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Bay City
Mich
Stephen Carvera
Michigan
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapolis
Carvera
Ilinois
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Nebraska Governor Refuses Snyder Requisition
Lincoln Neb Feb 23 Governor Mickey of Nebraska refuses to honor Illinois Governor Yates requisition for the return of W S Snyder from Plattsmouth to Chicago on an assault with intent to kill wife charge Snyder's attorney argued the move aims to bring him into Illinois jurisdiction to collect more cases in court.
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Lincoln, Neb
Mickey
Yates
Ilinois
Plattsmouth
Neb
Chicago
W. S. Snyder
Snyder
Illinois
Ali
Birthday of Washington Celebrated at Rome Embassy
About 600 United States nationals gathered in Rome at the U S embassy to celebrate Washington's birthday. Ambassador Meyer Mrs Meyer and embassy staff hosted the event with cordial entertainment.
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Washington
Rome
United States
Meyer
Opposes a Large Navy in Congress Speech
Washington Feb 23 The naval appropriation bill faced Republican opposition as Burton of Ohio, chair of rivers and harbors, argued the United States should lead in peace not build a huge navy. He questioned threats, noted no nation menaced the U S, and warned vast naval buildup would require societal changes. He drew a sharp contrast with Britain’s navy.
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Washington
House
Burton
Ohio
Rivers and Harbors Committee
United States
Philippines
Europe
Great Britain
Beth St
Debating Naval Policy and Monroe Doctrine Stance
A speaker criticizes naval expansion as contrary to peace while asserting the United States must lead in world peace. He rejects the idea that preparing for war ensures peace and questions heavy naval spending. Massachusetts member Powers challenges the Cuba question, urging restraint yet acknowledging ongoing shipbuilding.
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Sked Burton
United States
Massachusetts
Burton
Cuba
Hoar Declares Support for Pagama Treaty in Senate
Massachusetts Senator Hoar closes a senate speech stating he will vote for the Pagama treaty, believing ratification can occur without dishonor. He defends his position against Foraker who rebuts by quoting Hoar and noting Hoar’s earlier telegrams on the Panama situation.
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Gore
Massachusetts
Washington
Hoar
Senate
Foraker
Panama
United States
Troops Ordered to Panama Isthmus to Relieve Marines
Washington Feb 23 The War Department issued orders for the entire 3rd regiment of infantry to depart New York for Panama at the earliest moment to relieve Marines stationed there The move follows a call to reinforce and secure the isthmus in the face of ongoing tensions in the region Meanwhile East St Louis Feb 23 pool room riots ended with arrests warrants served on Sheriff Crowe Chief McCambridge Street Meehan Coyle and others The pool room opened under guard and attendance was higher than Saturday with brisk betting and vigilance for further disturbances
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Washington
War Department
Panama
New York
East St. Louis
Madison
McCambridge
Street
Crowe
Alten
Patrick McCambridge
John Meehan
William Street
William Coyle
Pat Coyle
Meehan
Coyle
Citizens’ Posse
Justice Gibbs
J. A. Ulffer
Justice Ulffer
Desires Prayers for Cause of Japan
Rev Dr Guild of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church in Des Moines urged prayers for Japan to resist imperial Russia, saying English greed pales beside Russia’s despotism and urging Christians to support Japan against a common foe. He framed world powers as devouring nations, calling for divine aid to save the earth from despotism.
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Ina Moines
Guild
Grace Methodist Episcpal Church
Japan
Russia
America
Nurse In Family Held For Stealing Jewelry
New York reports Agnes French a nurse in the Payne family at Washington was arrested in Brooklyn after fleeing with 100 dollars in cash and about 1700 dollars worth of jewelry. She admitted guilt saying she needed the money and was willing to face the consequences.
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New York
Agnes French
Payne
Washington
Brooklyn
Jealous man cuts throat of woman and children in Terre Haute
Terre Haute Indiana February police report Jerry Dogan a sergeant of a local unit cut the throats of Mrs Ben Ramsey her daughter Myrtle four and son Albert two in a jealous rage. He surrendered and confessed to the crime.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Jerry Dogan
Ben Ramsey
Myrtle
Albert
Dogan
Senate clash over Panama telegrams a heated exchange
The discussion centers on Senator Hoar and Foraker as they dispute interpretations of telegrams about Panama. Hoar defends the president while Foraker accuses Hoar of misreading his remarks and praises mixed with criticism. The debate remains unresolved, ending with mutual respect but no factual resolution.
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Hoar
Forwker
Foraker
United States
Panama
Forraker
Receiver for a Bank President Collapses in Corning
Corning Iowa Feb 25 Stockholders applied for and O F Andrew was named receiver for Corning Savings Bank which had been under state guardianship for a week President Larne lay in a state of mental collapse Liabilities amount to 20000 dollars
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Corning
Iowa
O. F. Andrew
Corning Savings Bank
Larne le
State Hotel Employes Meet in Peoria Convention
Peoria Alabama February 25 The second annual convention of the Hotel and Restaurant Employes International Alliance and the Bartenders National League of America convenes in Peoria with over 100 delegates attending Sessions run through Thursday Election of officers occurs on the last day Robert H Moore of Chicago current president faces opposition from George Peterson of Peoria On the state board of directors are William M Higginson chairman Charles Kiesler and Zella Meir all of Chicago up for reelection
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Peoria Peoria
International Alliance
National League of America
Robert H. Moore
Chicago
George Peterson
Peoria
William M. Higginson
Chrles Kiesler
Zella Meir
Slav Students Show an Unfriendly Spirit
Vienna reports a Prague disturbance as Slav students clash before a service of intercession for Russia. Fights erupt among factions injuring several. About 1,000 students move toward the U S consulate but are blocked by police. After the service the Prague mayor and officials are greeted with an ovation while the students shout anti British, U S, and German slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Prague
United States
Russia
France
Great Britain
Germany
Senator Cullem Talks With President On Panama Treaty
Senator Cullom chairing the foreign relations committee met with the president in Washington on February 23 to discuss the vote on the Panama treaty and possible national canal legislation. No final action or specifics were determined.
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Washington
Cullom
Committee On Foreign Relations
Panama
Baltimore Honors Washington Day Amid Fire Ruins
Baltimore observed Washington's Birthday as a legal holiday while workers continued demolition of dangerous walls in the burned district. From intact roofs, the U S flag was glimpsed to honor the day as smoke and rubble lingered in the city.
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Baltimore
Washington
United States
Ex-Auditor Merriman and Beehler Refuse Iowa Panel Appearance
Des Moines reports ex-Auditor Merriman and insurance official Max Beehler decline to appear before the Iowa legislature’s investigation committee on examination fees. Beehler pleads health and offers to provide information from his Chicago home. Merriman is in Oklahoma and cites a contemplated trip to Indian Territory, hindering attendance on the set date.
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Des Moines
Merriman
Max Beehler
Iowa
Bechler
Chicago
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Senate Approves Panama Treaty in Narrow Vote
The Senate approved the Panama Treaty by a 66 to 14 vote. Senator Kittredge introduced a bill to provide for temporary government of the canal and protection of canal works, among other purposes. The action followed debates on the treaty’s terms and future governance.
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Washington
Kittredge
Panam Canal
Avalanche buries soldiers near Barcelonette in French Alps
A snow avalanche last night overwhelmed a detachment of about 150 men from the Tih regiment guarding the Lower Alps garrison at Dausiers as they crossed Col De La Parre. Nineteen men were buried and six killed.
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Barcelonette
France
Fels
Tih
Dausiers
Lower Alps
Col de la Parre
Senator Hanna Leaves Estate All to Family
Cleveland February 25 By the will of the late Senator Hanna probated today the estate valued at about 35 000 is left to the family. There are no public bequests and nothing is left to charity.
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Cleveland
Hanna
War scare fuels further rise in wheat prices
Chicago on foreign market jitters sent May wheat higher at open by 2% cents, closing around 1.058% cents. Heavy selling later pulled prices down 4% before rebounding 5% as the day progressed.
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Chicago
Diocese Division Proposed for Providence See
At a congregational meeting of the propaganda, the plan to split the Providence diocese was proposed. Far River would host the new see, and Rev. William Stang of Providence was named as the prospective bishop.
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New Rom
Rome
Congregation of the Propaganda
Providence
R. L
Far River
William Stang
Washington Releases Texts of Russia and Japan Replies
The Washington government published the full notes from Russia and Japan on the far eastern war. Japan says it will respect Chinese neutrality outside Russian occupied regions if the United States keeps its commitment. Russia insists on China’s neutrality and adherence to international law, with Manchuria excluded from neutralization.
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Washington
Russia
Japan
State Department
Tokio
China
United States
Prem Swen
Manchuria
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