Rojestvensky Fault Found Not Justified Says Commission
The international inquiry commission ruled that Admiral Rojestvensky opening fire was not justified. It said he believed torpedo boats attacked his squadron after a Russian transport delay and noted the fishing fleet was not hostile. The majority praised his restraint and called the action a compromise with no disrespect to valor.
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Rojestvensky
Paris
International Commission of Inquiry
North Sea
Rosestvensky
Rorestvensky
Foreiner
Ro Jestvensky
Sir Edward Fry
Great Britain
An Taube
Russia
Agrarian Movement Threatens Anarchy In Rural Districts
Reports from Poland and Caucasus show a reign of terror with Armenians and Mussulmans in Baku Tiflis streets. Strikes grow violent in Poland and southern Russia. rail traffic stalls grain and coal. Peasants fear a March 4 manifesto on land division. St Petersburg workers remain agitated.
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St. Petersburg
Poland
Caucasus
Caspian
Black Seas
Bak
Baku
Tiflis
Russia
Mon roe County Courthouse Burns in Woodsfield Fire
A Woodsfield fire destroyed the Monroe County courthouse in Ohio today, causing an estimated 40000 dollars in damage. Most records were saved.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Monroe County
Woodsfield
Stocks Rally Then Selloff Amid Continental Railroad Rumors
Speculative excitement swept the New York Stock Exchange as rumors of a continent spanning railroad combination lifted large caps like New York Central Chicago and Northwestern and Union Pacific before prices slipped below last night’s. Washington news covered judiciary actions, impeachment arguments, and congressional bills, including circuit and district judge appointments, Eastern District creation, and Panama Canal Zone governance. News also notes armor plate trust inquiries and long-standing Alaska governance proposals with procedural moves in Congress.
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New York
The
Stock Exchange
New York Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Union Pacific
Indians Threaten Massacre at Taloga During Warpath
A band of 1 Cheyenne Indians from Seiling, Oklahoma, marched on Taloga and threatened to kill all townspeople. They were persuaded to desist by Wilshusan, wife of Indian scout Amos Chapman, after Powder Face was killed by deputy sheriff John Kimball, prompting the hostilities.
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Guthrie, Okla
Seiling
Oklahoma
Taloga
Wilshusan
Amos Chapman
Powder Face
John Kimball
Oil men form National Crude Oil Producers Association
Independent crude oil producers and refiners from Kansas Ohio Illinois and Indiana met in Chicago to form the National Crude Oil Producers Association to defend against alleged measures by the Standard Oil company.
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Chicago
Kansas
Ohio
Ilinois
Indiana
Standard Oil Company
National Crude Oil Producers’ Association
Judge Dunne Heads Ticket of Democrats
Chicago on February 25 reports Judge Edward C. Dunne unanimously nominated by the Democratic city convention for mayor. Other nominees include Frederick W. Blocks for Treasurer Will B. Monk for City Attorney Adrian C. Anson for City Clock. The platform calls for municipal ownership of street car lines and gas plants.
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Chicago
Edward ¢. Dunne
Feredick W. Blocks
Will B. Monk
Adrian C. Anson
Germany Welcomes Many Churchmen's Delegation
Berlin and the German court host a large Protestant church delegation for the Evangelical Lutheran cathedral consecration. The American guests include Prof. Francis Brown Rev J J Heischmann and Rev Dr J H Prugh. They stay in court apartments while Emperor William lodges delegates from Britain Norway Sweden Denmark and Switzerland. Prince Arthur of Connaught Crown Prince Frederick of Denmark and other sovereigns arrive.
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Berlin
Evangelical Lutheran
Francis Brown
Union Theologist Seminary
J. J. Heischmann
Brooklyn
J. H. Prugh
Pittsburg
William
Great Britain
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
Frederick
Miners to Vote on Erecting Building in Springfield
Springfield NL Feb 25 The United Mine Workers appoint a committee to inform locals about plans for spending 300000 to build a headquarters in Springfield and to call for a referendum vote. At the national convention, the constitution was amended to allow officers to organize branches nationwide. H C Newcomb of Pana was elected president and William Scalfe of Springfield secretary treasurer.
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Springfield
United Mine Workers
H. C. Perry
National Mine Managers Andsistants
H.C. Newcomb
Pana
William Scalfe
President Harper to go home in a few weeks
Chicago February reports President Harper of the University of Chicago improving after surgery at Presbyterian hospital. Doctors cautioned no guaranteed cure. family expresses cautious hope while the medical view warns against expecting full recovery. Two items also note ice gorge on the Ohio River loosening and the steamer Big Kanawha sinking at Maysville.
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Harper
Chicago
University of Chicago
Presbyterian Hospital
Robert F. Harper
Maysville
Ohio River
Tacoma
Banker’s Body Identified in Wichita City
IS BANKER S BODY Wichita Kans Feb F A Too vey mayor of Dedham Iowa today identified the body of J G Caton who died here under circumstances last Tuesday as that of the former president of the Dedham bank Too vey was vice president of the bank and says Caton was a defaulter to the extent of 56000 He left Dedham two months ago He had been living with Joseph Corwin an uncle in this city Caton died after what appeared to be an attack of biliousness.
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Wichita
Kans
F. A. Toovey
Dedham
Iowa
J. G. Caton
Dedham Bank
Toovey
Caton
Joseph Corwin
Fire sweeps fifth of area of Hot Springs
World War II era dispatches report heavy fighting near the Sha river with Japanese forces pressing on the Russian flank. Reports describe bombardments, potential direct assaults on Russian redoubts, and anticipated wounded arrivals as fleets and battalions move toward Mukden and Litajentun.
Rockford Graft Claims Tarnish City Hall Project
Charges of graft swirl around Rockford Illinois city hall construction after an arbitration panel says plans call for eight inch ashlar rather than four inch stone. The first story must be torn down and rebuilt with costs near 190000 dollars amid reports of potential graft ranging from fifteen to two hundred thousand dollars.
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Rockford
Mob Seizes Suspect in Indiana Murder Case
Richards Young, a negro, was captured in Huntsville Ind after Belle Bloodworth of Decatur was killed. Threats were made to burn him at the stake and the governor may call out troops. Also reported, Mrs Mary Stones and Owen Defenbaugh were found dead by poisoning in Streator Illinois following a death pact. Sir Henry Irving’s condition showed marked improvement in Wolverhampton.
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Hunteville
Ind
Richards Young
Belle Bloodworth
Decatur
Streator
Fil
Mary Stones
Bloomington
Lil
Owen Defenbaugh
Defenbaugh
Illinois Lawmakers Eye Railroads in Flood of Bills
Springfield. Feb. 25 The Illinois legislature moves to probe major railroads including the Illinois Central and St. Louis Terminal, with expected inquiries into Chicago and Alton, Wabash, Burlington and Quincy, Rock Island, and others under the double head system. Critics allege charter violations and coal mining beyond rights. Amid early bills, the House braces for a flood of measures as members anticipate committee work and a clash between old and new faces.
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Springfield
Illinois Central
St. Louis
Chiccago & Alton
Wabash
Chicago
Burlington & Quincey
Rock Island
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Northwestern
Alton
Burlington
Railroad” Company
Railway” Company
Roads To Poor's Manual
Railroad and Warehouse Commission
State Board of Equalization
al Lten
Rock Island and Northwestern
Ilinois
Ice Breaks In Ohio River Threaten City
Ice gorges in the Ohio River near Cincinnati began to give way during the night causing widespread concern. Early movements caused more than $76,000 in damage and the final break was expected before nightfall, raising fears of further losses.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Fire devastates Hot Springs district destroying hotels and homes
A February blaze in Hot Springs Arkansas destroyed nearly a hundred buildings and left up to 10 000 homeless. Five people are dead and two male bodies were found in ruins. Losses reach about 2 000 000 with major hotels such as Grand Central Plateau and Moody burned. City officials urged aid for the homeless while bucket brigades fought the flames after water pressure failed.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Belding
Mopis Church
Methodist Church
Moody
Eastman
Park
Arlington
Grand Central
Plateau
Garnier
Duffie
Ormed Rucket
South Hot Springs
Central Presbyterian Church
Sheriff Williams
Steamer Sianger Aground Off Norfolk Declines Rescue
The British steamer Sianger ran aground near Norfolk Virginia on February 25. A life saving crew reached the ship in a surf boat but the 28 crew members refused to abandon ship. The vessel later floated free seemingly unscathed.
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Washington
Sianger
Norfolk
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Louisa Green
Sheffield
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Standard Company
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Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral
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