Tardiness of Russia's reply and Japan's wartime moves
Tokio reports tension rising as the privy council chairman meets the emperor with elder statesmen. Russia's stance signals possible war while Japan consolidates coastal control and blocks freight. Jack London arrested for photographing fortifications in Shimonoseki. Port Arthur sees troop withdrawals and naval movements amid rail and telegraph curbs. London dispatches, St Petersburg rumor of war, and Roswell theater news conclude.
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Rascoe Becomes City Marshal After Council Vote
The City Council confirmed J. J. Rascoe to succeed W. R. Pilant as city marshal. The four to one vote included Tannehill Parsons Denning Ogle for and Whiteman against. Rascoe took the oath and filed a 1500 bond with sureties C. P. Shearman Ed. S. Seay and E. T. Amonett this morning.
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Bitter No Compromise John Redmond Pledges Irish Home Rule
A sensational dispatch notes John Redmond pledging Irish Home Rule as the Irish would govern themselves. The piece traces reactions, political tensions, and alliances amid debates on autonomy and loyalty in Britain, Manila, and Spain, with references to Chamberlain and Maura.
Embezzler Captured After Alta Mont Bank Cash Missing
Lee J. Ford, cashier of the Altamont Bank in Missouri, accused of embezzling $21,000, has been captured in Council Bluffs Iowa. Blizzard conditions in North Dakota cited as backdrop to the case and rescue. Two more blizzard deaths reported near Minot with section hands missing and a third found after a long toss from a train.
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Iowa
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Altamont
Culberson Proposes Amendment to AP Appropriation Bill
Texas congressman Culberson offers an amendment to the AP appropriation bill aiming to adjust funding. The move signals possible shifts in media and public access spending.
May Exhibit Them Bailey Withdraws the Point of Order
Washington February 3 Senate opened with urgent deficiency appropriation as Bailey threatens a point of order against an amendment for Purchase Exposition Culbersons measure to permit range cattle from north or south of the quarantine line leads Bailey to abandon the protest The money distribution testimony alleges a money package to Murrell and John Helms corroborates the claim St Louis subcommittee reconvenes for Democratic national convention planning with local business league partners in charge
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Business Men’s League
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Avery Turner Buys Two Belle Plain Lots from Roswell Co
Avery Turner bought two ten acre parcels in Belle Plain addition east of the railroad from Roswell Land & Water Co through Samuel Atkinson. The $1,000 cash purchase was made for private speculation.
Prominent Louisville Lawyer Dies From Wounds
James Shrader, a young lawyer and former assistant commonwealths attorney, died at a Louisville hospital from a bullet wound. The shooting by W. E. Neal of Owensboro, Kentucky, reportedly stemmed from Neal's suspicions about Shrader’s relationship with Mrs Neal.
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Owensboro
Kentucky
Neal
Shrader
Prominent Colorado Figure W A Hamill Dies in Denver
William Arthur Hamill a leading Colorado political figure and longtime party activist died at St Josephs Hospital Denver age about 70 from blood poisoning He was born in England served as mining superintendent in the west after the war He partnered with and was close to the late Senator Jerome B Chafee and held no office besides state senator but was a longtime party committeeman and national convention delegate He supported James G Blaine in his presidential campaigns.
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Wiliam Arthur Hamill
Colorado
Pol Romica
St. Joseph's Hospital
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James G. Blaine
Cashier Sentenced for Embezzling from Bank in Cleveland
George A Rose, cashier at the Produce Exchange Bank, confessed to embezzling 187000 dollars and was sentenced in Cleveland Ohio to ten years in the penitentiary.
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Produce Exchange Bank
Old Dry Bones
The Heraldo reports documents on Manila’s 1898 capitulation to U S forces. It claims Mgr Nozaleda then Manila Archbishop and Manila defense committee president met the American army chaplain on the eve of capitulation despite a Spanish order threatening court martial for relations with the enemy. He later became Archbishop of Valencia after returning from the Philippines.
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Heraldo
Manila
United States
Mgr. Nozaleda
Valencia
Spain
Rome
Philippines
Death of William C. Whitney Former Navy Secretary
Septicaemia caused the death of William C. Whitney after an appendicitis operation. A semi official account states the toxin spread through tissues to brain cells, causing paralysis and death. Navy officials mourn Whitney as the father of the American modern navy. flags at half mast in Washington.
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William C. Whitney
Navy
Washington
Navy Department
Whitney
Fugitive Paul Stern Ends Life In San Antonio
Paul Stern, who fled his home two years ago after a duel he fought as a German army lieutenant, committed death by his own action yesterday in San Antonio Texas. He came from a wealthy Jewish family and was said to have speculative interests in Mexican mines.
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San Antonio
Tex
Peabody rescinds Teller county martial law order
Governor Peabody today revoked the December 5 declaration of insurrection and martial law in Teller county Colorado. Military Commander Verdeckberg issued a proclamation stating peace is restored and civil authorities can enforce laws. A detachment of the national guard remains in place in support of civil authorities.
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Peabody
Teller County
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National’ Guard
Tidal Wave Hits Penmarch Coast Damaging Brest Region
A tidal wave swept Penmarch last night causing extensive flooding. One third of the commune submerged, many boats wrecked and residents drowned or forced to flee. Massive property damage reported near the coast of Brest.
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France
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Penmarch
Mayor Lea Stricken by Pneumonia in Ill Health
Mayor Lea is reported to be dangerously ill with pneumonia. City officials have not released further details on his condition or potential impact on governance.
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Lea
Irish Question Dominates Commons Speech
London February 3. In a government throne speech response the leader of the Westminster party said there is no alternative policy to home rule for Ireland. He argued the Irish question cannot be shelved and criticized education policy as harmful to Ireland.
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Ireland
Lead Poisoning Epidemic Hits Hungarian Villages
An outbreak in Marga and Ghinboka within Tyas district Budapest area sees over 100 people poisoned and several deaths from brandy produced in lead lined stills. The incident raises alarm over unsafe distilling practices and public health response.
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Ghinboka
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Budapest
Hungary
Butler Trial Reveals Price Offered for City Lighting Bill
Fulton Mo Feb 3 in the Butler bribery trial J K Murrell former state house member and alleged associate of the combine testified that Butler asked for a price to pass the city lighting bill and that the group would accept forty seven thousand five hundred dollars Murrell returned from Mexico to become a witness and described the combine meetings and the stance of the alleged party toward the legislation
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St. Louis
J. K. Murrell
House
Murrell
Mexico
Combine
Armour Interests Drive Dollar Wheat Rally in Chicago
Dollar wheat became a reality in Chicago on February 3 as grain prices surged in the sample room of the board of trade. Corn and oats pits also set new yearly high marks, with Armour interests noted as the leading force behind the sharp rise in grain.
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Board of Trade
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Wage Scale Talks Continue Between Miners and Operators
Indianapolis Feb 3 The joint scale committee of the miners and operators conference kept debating the wage scale with both sides standing firm. A discussion meeting was held this afternoon to try to resolve the outstanding differences.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Waskom Plans Move to New Dexter Farm in Texas
Will Locate Near Dexter, S E Waskom left last evening for Big Springs Texas and will return in a few days with his family to settle on the farm he bought recently near Dexter. Mir Waskom is a solid and substantial citizen and he and his family will make welcome additions to the Pecos Valley.
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Big Springs
Texas
Dexter
Mir Waskom
Pecos Valley
Markets Report Mixed Cattle Gains and Steady Wool
Chicago cattle receipts reach 9000 with prices up to 10 cents higher across grades. Sheep volumes around 15000 with strong midrange to high quality lambs and wethers. Chicago figures also show varied calf and cannery values, while St Louis notes wool stability and commodity quotes for wheat corn oats pork and lard at modest levels. New York lists lead steady and copper quiet with slim movement.
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Atchison
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