Defeated Russians Would End War Rumors In St Petersbu
Fragments from St Petersbur g Feb 28 report a fresh reverse for Kuropatkin as Kuroki drives the Russian left. Officials discourage outright, but fear a disaster near Mukden. Da Pass captured after stubborn fighting on the eastern front. Japanese crossing the Shakhe river at Vanupudzi.
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War Office
Kuroki
Shakhe River
Hefeat
Hun River
Mukden
Kuropatkin
Ike
da Pasa
Jiuan Mo Fain
da Pass
Lavlinzan
Syaobehe
Dzhantan
Vanupudzi
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Shakhe
Kuropatkin Decides to Begin His Retreat
St. Petersburg Feb 28 The Associated Press reports from a high source that Kuropatkin considers his position on the Shakhe river too menaced by Kuroki’s left flank success and advises immediate withdrawal of his army to Tie Pass. No military confirmation exists locally and observers fear disaster.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Kuroki
Mukden
Shakhe
Associated Press
Tie Pass
Scientist Reproduces Sea Urchin Life By Chemistry
San Francisco February 28 Dr Jacques Loeb of the University of California has simulated the process of sexual fertilization in the egg of the sea urchin using purely physical and chemical means. He claims the experiments reproduce all essential features of fertilization and demonstrate life initiation by non biological methods.
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San Francisco
Jacques Loeb
University of California
Important Bills Offered by Magill in Illinois House
Springfield February 28 Representative Magill of Rock Island county introduced two bills. One bill, drafted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, voids contracts by railroads or common carriers that waive liability and alters their liability for freight in transit. The second bill amends the state assessment act to exempt capital stock of manufacturing and mercantile corporations from assessment, including coal mining and newspaper firms, and excludes property in transit or owned by state residents from taxation.
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Springfield
Magill
Rock Island County
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Board of Equalization
Big cigar factory fire disrupts Philadelphia jobs
A six story Frank Teller & Co cigar factory in Philadelphia burned today causing $100000 in losses and leaving 250 workers unemployed. The blaze marked the day’s major local event alongside war notes from the Russian front and naval program updates in St. Petersburg. Simon Lake and Newport News figures cited as Russia seeks new submarine orders.
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Philadelphia
Frank Teller & Co
Martin Czore
St. Petersburg
Ministry of Finance
Admiralty
Gauntlet
Newport News
Simon Lake
Russia
America
Libau
Near End Contest Both Claim a Majority
Printed briefs of the findings in the gubernatorial contest have been issued to each member of the committee and a report will be submitted to the general assembly next Thursday. Peabody asserts a 2,433 majority after discarding 104 Denver precincts and others with Democratic gains, arguing fraud taints those counts. Adams argues a 6,955 majority after removing precincts lacking proven fairness.
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Denver
Colo
James H. Peabody
Alva Adams
General Assembly
Peabody
Adams
Boulder
Coontos
Pueblo
Fresh crisis on New York subway strike threat
The Interborough Rapid Transit company is accused of failing to honor an agreement with its employees, triggering renewed tensions and the threat of a subway and elevated line strike on Manhattan Island.
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New York Subway
New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Manhattan Island
Maxim Gorky Banished to Riga Amid Fortress Release
In St Petersburg Maxim Gorky was banished to Riga after Gov Gen Trepoff ruled he could not reside in the city. Madame Gorky and his son will join him. The report notes rail workers, store clerks and a New York case involving Nan Patterson, with ongoing writ arguments.
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Maxim Gorky
Riga
Trepoff
St. Petersburg
Gen. Trepoff
Madame Gorky
Son
Gorky
Governor Herrick Adopts Flag for Inauguration Day
Columbus Feb 28 Gov Herrick becomes the first Ohio governor to flaunt a state banner. The flag features a scarlet field with the state seal at center surrounded by 17 stars, signaling Ohio as the 17th state admitted to the union. The banner will be unfurled in Washington on inauguration day.
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Ohio
Columbus
Gov. Herrick
Washington
Fresh Wheat Break Signals May Deal Abandonment
Chicago price action shows May wheat slipping to 1.13 and July down by about 2. Break in prices suggests eastern speculators have abandoned the May contract, with a 25-83 to 34 drop from last night. Word of fresh wheat market weakness spreads as traders reassess supply and demand.
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Chicago
Four California Senators Expelled by Senate Vote
Sacramento Feb 28. Senators Emmons Bunkers Wright and French were expelled after the investigating committee recommended removal. The measure passed 235 to 0 with the remaining five senators not voting and Senator Welch not voting.
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Sacramento
Cal
Emmons
Bunkers
Wright
French
Senate
Welch
New Sun Spots Seen on Solar Surface
Pittsburg astronomer Prof. John A. Brashear reports a fresh immense group of sunspots on the eastern meridian. The cluster appeared Sunday at 9, covering about 3,000,000,000 square miles and more active than last month’s spots, which faded beyond the central meridian. It may affect atmospheric conditions later, though prediction is not yet certain.
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Pittsburg
John A. Brashear
Western University of Pennsylvania
Infatuated policeman ends his own career
Chicago date unknown police officer Daniel J Herman killed Miss Minnie Catherine Mulveil at 2641 Michigan Avenue before noon then shot himself in a locked lodging house room at 3165 Archer Avenue, dying later the same day after fleeing on foot from pursuing officers.
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Chicago
Daniel J. Herman
Minnie Cathering Mulveil
Michigan Avenue
St. James
Archer Avenue
Mrs Chadwick denies smuggling amid indictments
Mrs Chadwick says she never smuggled jewelry into the United States and will plead guilty if proof is shown. She denies rumors of a fortune abroad. Federal Judge Taylor overruled a motion to quash two indictments returned February 21 by the federal grand jury.
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Cleveland
Ohio
the Plain Dealer
Chadwick
Leach
Leveland
Taylor
Federal Grand Jury
Pennsylvania Railroad reports strong earnings in year
Philadelphia February 28 The annual report of the Pennsylvania railroad was released showing gross earnings across all lines totaling 118 million 145 thousand 270 dollars. Net earnings after expenses and rents rose to 27 million 830 thousand 866 dollars. A cash dividend of six percent was paid amounting to 17 million 933 thousand 034 dollars. To profit and loss was added 24 million 725 thousand 484 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Goodnow May Resign for Southern Pacific Post
A circulation among railroad men says C A Goodnow general manager of the Chicago and Alton will resign to take a similar post with the Southern Pacific. Lord DeFreyne agrees to sell Irish estates under the land act after tenants celebrate with bonfires. Mrs Marie Herman, 64, dies after dog attack blamed on fright.
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Ansas City
C. A. Goodnow
Chicago & Alton
Southern Pacific
Will Self
London
Lord DeFreyne
Louis
Marie Herman
Miners Adjourn at Springfield for Next Convention
The state convention of Mine Workers adjourned sine die in Springfield on February 25. They decided to hold the next convention in this city, marking the end of the current session.
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Springfield
State Convention of Mine Workers
London Launches Movement for the Nations to Build
A large gathering at the Mansion House under Lord Mayor Pound appointed a committee to organize an international Shakespeare monument in London. London County Council agreed to provide a suitable site for the project.
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London
Movement For the Nations
Mansion House
Pound
Mittee
Shakespeare
London County Council
Niedringhaus Campaign Tactics in Missouri Senate Deadlock
In Jefferson City on Feb 28 the latest ballot totals show Niedringhaus 61, Cockrell 72, Kerens 15, Dyer 1, McKinley 4. A secret caucus with 60 lawmakers heard Niedringhaus pledge to free supporters from party duty if a rival to Kerens is chosen. If deadlock persists, Niedringhaus backers may regroup to support a joint candidate or return to him till session end.
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Jefferson City, Mo
Niedringhaus
Cockrell
Kerens
Dyer
McKinley
Jefferson City
Thomas Niedringhaus
R. C. Kerens
Lynch a Robber at Reno Nevada
Reno Nev Feb 28 A lynching occurred last night at Hazen Churchill County. One of two men accused of robbing a railway station was captured by a mob after a pursuit through sage brush. The companion escaped amid the disturbance.
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Reno
Nev
Hazen
Churchill County
Sage Brush
Nelson Backed to Defeat Corbett in San Francisco
In San Francisco on February 28 Nelson is a 10 to 8 favorite over Corbett. Early betting showed Nelson money dominating the pool, with odds dropping from even money to 10 to 8. No major bets yet, Corbett drawing racetrack supporters and Nelson gaining bookmaker support from Joe Harlan.
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San Francisco
Cal
Nelson
Corbett
Joe Harlan
Leto
Ice breaks river ice threaten St Louis boats
Ice jams break away in the Mississippi near St Louis raising fears of flooding. Weather officials warn water front interests to stay cautious for several days as ice breaks above the Eads bridge. River boats remain under steam ready for events.
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St. Louis
Fen
Mississippi
Weather Bureau
Eads Bridge
Floor Collapse Kills Ten at Brooklyn AME Church
A floor collapse at Fleet street African Methodist Episcopal church in Brooklyn during a funeral crowd killed ten people and injured over fifty. The ancient frame building had rotten timbers causing mass panic as attendees leaped from windows and firefighters rescued survivors. Authorities began a full inquiry into the structural failure and beam rot.
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New York
Brooklyn
Fleet Street
Brooklyn Hospital
Beame
Hatters
Steamer Oregon Arrives With Cargo Afire in Crescent City
The steam er Oregon from San Francisco reached Crescent City with its cargo alight. In Indianapolis bribery probe, grand jury begins inquiry into eee and other legislative charges.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Crescent City
Indianapolis
Ind
Eee
Washington House Passes Several Bills in Unanimous Consent
Washington lawmakers pushed through multiple measures today. Bills authorizing additional Seventh Circuit judges for Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and adding a northern Illinois district judge were approved. Senator Quarles's Wisconsin Eastern district nomination was postponed to a special session. The District of Columbia appropriation bill cleared Conference. The Lewiston Clark Exposition invitation was accepted. Kearns denounced Mormon monarchy and polygamy in Utah as he spoke on anti poly efforts. Payne favored Curtis bill free Philippines trade with 26 percent Dingley tariff on sugar and tobacco. Senate river and harbor bill seen with $48.0 million, incl Chicago river Illinois and Mississippi river projects. Dryden introduced government control for insurance firms. A railroad rates inquiry was ordered. Gov. Dun will push the primary bill. Deadwood cowboys head to Washington for inaugural parade.
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Washington
House
Seventh Judicial Circuit
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Quarles
Senator Quarles
United States
Congress
Senate
Allison
District of Columbia
Portland
Oregon
Dubois
Kearns
Utah
Smith
Philippines
Washington, D. C
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
New York Customs House
Senate Committee On Commerce
Chicago River
Luenois
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Kean
Committee On Interstate Commerce
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Jamison Quarter
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Nan Patterson
District Attorney's Office
Rand
California
Pennsylvania
Miss Mulveil
MR. Goodnow
Missouri
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Pal
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Suez
Damascus
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Porter
Count Tornielli
Horace Porter
Kerns
Bill
Deneen
Cowboys
Deadwood
Berth Ballock
Burlington
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