Russians report torpedo boats near Vladivostok endangering bombardment
Kuropatkin reports twenty Japanese torpedo boats and warships sighted off Vladivostok raising fear of a bombardment. Russian lines near Mukden show outposts falling back as Japanese southward advance continues. Prisoner count in Japan reaches forty four thousand with six hundred sixteen officers. Both sides brace for potential early large scale action in Manchuria.
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ST. Petersburg
Huan Shan
Mukden
Ice Gorges Lock Ohio River From Cincinnati
A massive ice floe stretch 100 miles up and down the Ohio River from Cincinnati traps river craft. Forty steamers and hundreds of coal barges are immobilized as dynamite fails to break the ice. Ice is expected to remain solid for days, risking tremendous losses when it breaks and water falls.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Bonney Seeks Warrant Over Assault by Mann
Gilbert Bonney appeared at the attorney’s office seeking a warrant for assault and battery after claiming W. Mann attacked him February 10 as he left the Bill. Bonney says Mann sprang on him, struck his jaw, and fled. police are seeking Mann and Bonney sought a prosecuting officer’s signature.
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Gilbert Bonney
W. Mann
Bonney
Mann
Water Shut Off In Morrow Area For Scheduled Maintenance
Water will be shut off to Morrow from 6 am to 12 pm affecting 6m Pike street from Thira avenue to Sixth avenue and the avenue from Pike street to Lenora. The notice outlines a temporary disruption impacting residents and businesses along these blocks.
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Morrow
Pike Street
Thira Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Lenora
Portland Exposition Signals Exhibit Returns to Duty
Galt Lake reports the legislative committee overseeing the world fair projects uncovered a $700 shortage. Sergeant Alfred C Green of the United States signal corps, chief superintendent of the signal corps exhibit at the Portland exposition, is stationed in Seattle. He plans to stay until mid March then depart for Portland where the Will exhibit will cover all department branches, including aerial cable and telegraph apparatus.
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Galt Lake
Alfred C. Green
Ed States Signal Corps
Signal Corps
Portland Exposition
Seattle
St. Louie
Portland
Dis
Cableship Burnside Delayed by Bad Weather Off Neah Bay
The United States cableship Burnside, assigned to inspect the United States Alaska cable for leaks, lies at Neah Bay due to bad weather. The vessel cannot proceed with its inspection in the Joan de route area at present, per a morning message to the local signal office.
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United States
Burnside
Neah Bay
Signal Corps
Jury drawn for beef trust probe in Chicago
The special grand jury to investigate the beef trust was drawn in the district court clerk’s office. Names remain secret until days before March 20 to avoid prejudice. The panel, expected to last six to eight weeks, may indict prominent railroad officials and packers as evidence mounts.
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Chicago
District Court
Man Freed in Saloon Murder Case as Another Suspect Sought
Thomas Saunders, jailed on suspicion of killing John W. Haigh in a saloon fight about a month ago, was released this afternoon. The prosecuting attorney’s office says it has conclusive evidence against a second man and is actively seeking him.
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Thomas Saunders
John W. Haigh
Washington Senate OKs Bill Dividing State Into Two Districts
The senate passed a bill to divide Washington into two judicial districts. The measure is reported acceptable to the house and is expected to pass within a few days.
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Washington
State of
Senate
House
Attempt on Morales in Santo Domingo Reported by Minister
Minister Dawson in Santo Domingo cabled the state department that this morning an attempt was made to assassinate President Morales. Five assailants fired. the others escaped.
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Washington, D. C
Dawson
Santo Domingo
State Department
Morales
Fire destroys mill. one fireman dead
Milauker Wis February 24 One fireman William Morgen was killed and five others were injured in a blaze at the International Woodwork company planing mill. The loss is estimated at 56000 dollars.
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Antigo
Wis
Fev
P. F. Luegert
International Woodwork Company
Pretty Stage Favorite Now Working in Seattle
Pretty Marie Duprey once with the Floradora sextette now works as a maid in Beattie residence. She married John E Fuller in Spokane after meeting him in San Francisco. He left her to support their child, born December 14, and she has since moved from house to house before taking a Seattle position with a wealthy family.
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Ploradora
Beattie
Mloradora Company
John BE
Santa Barbara
Fuller
Floradora
Tatoma
Butte
Miss Duprey
California
Spokane
Puget Sound
Seattle
War gains promise as Russian push resumes
SOMETHIN' DOIN' ambassador cites high level assurances from St Petersburg that the war will be prosecuted with vigor. General Kuropatkin expected to press spring campaign with reinforcements. The emperor backs military effort, while notes on peace talks warn of a Japanese loan and insist Russia will win before any settlement.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Cansnini
Japan
Far East
Russia
Truce Declared Amid Wooded Districts Deadly Losses
A ceasefire ends hostilities as fires abate and property damage is assessed across the burned regions. Authorities report casualties and ongoing recovery efforts with aid to affected communities and displaced residents.
Turmoil in Baku as Labor Riots Worsen Across City
Reports from Scrippa News Agency state the Baku labor riots have killed and injured far beyond earlier counts, with over 1,900 dead and twice that injured. Destruction includes 600 houses burned, multiple business blocks set ablaze, and mass killings of entire families as fighting spanned three days before a truce. A mob of 4,000 attacked Pilyoeff and Kospiggs works, 30 dead, troops reinforced to quell the assault, while mourning signs appeared on most doors and business halted. Officials warn further outbreaks are likely after the massacre subsides.
Fifty Thousand Workers Strike in St Petersburg
Fifty thousand employees in five St. Petersburg factories walked out in a mass strike. The war office acknowledges a reign of terror in the Baku Caucasus district with Black Sea fleet sailors and marines sent to quell mobs burning and looting towns. A czarist edict recalls reservists from Moscow and St. Petersburg for duty in the Caucasus and Far East to suppress the revolutionary movement.
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ST. Petersburg
War Office
Baku
Caucasus
Black Sea
Moscow
Far East
Russia Aide Calls Peace Talk Absurd Amid War News
In a dispatch from Hington dated February 24, the Russian ambassador dismissed any prospect of peace, declaring today that talk of peace was never more absurd than now. The remark reflects heightened tensions as the conflict continues with no ceasefire in sight.
Governor Has Capital Removal Bill In Washington Note
Olympia Feb 24. Governor Mead faces a five day deadline on the capital removal bill after it was sent to him by Senator Kinnear and Chief Clerk Lyons. Tacoma leaders plan a delegation visit before a decision. A veto seems likely if Tacoma influence fails, as the senate adjourns and a delay is rumored.
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Olympia
Kinnear
Lyons
Mead
Tacoma
Assault charge filed against Bismarck proprietor Jensen
Frank E. Williams of San Francisco accuses Proprieter William Jensen in a Bismarck case of assault and battery after three waiters grabbed him as he tried to leave. Williams alleges Jensen struck him, broke a tooth, cut his lip, and disfigured his face. The silk hat valued at $20 was left behind. The matter will be heard before Police Judge Gordon.
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Bismarck
William Jensen
Frank E. Williams
San Francisco
Williams
Jensen
le Count
Gordon
Landerkin
M. A. Hagerett
Ellen
Baskett
Mamma
Lara
Papa
Mrs. Baskett
Alaska
Think He Is A Burglar At Billy Moore's saloon
Police claim to have captured Jack Hanson 19 as he exited Billy Moore's Place West Washington street after a glass break in. Offense money found on him $11.75, though proprietor reports no valuables missing. Hanson held at city jail while investigators weigh burglary charge and unlikely confession.
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Jack Hanson
Helms and
Holland
Billy Moore
West
Washington Street
First Avenue South
Railroad Avenue
Young Hannon
Hanson
Aals la
Rancher Saves Home From Fire With Milk Buckets
D B Merrill a Montana rancher and dairy operator saved his home from destruction after his roof caught fire. With no water handy except from a well he organized a bucket brigade with his hired help and wife. He passed milk from pail to pail to douse the flames and extinguish the blaze despite a badly damaged roof.
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Boulder
Mont
D. B. Merrill
Merrill
District Attorney Heney and Moody Discuss DC Indictments
In Portland today DA Heney and Secret Agent Burns conferred with Attorney General Moody about indictments in Washington DC against Senator Mitchell Representatives Hermann and Williamson. The discussion centers on procedures in Mitchell and Williamson and a likely action against Hermann for destroying public records.
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Washington, D. C
Heney
Portland
Burns
Moody
District of Columbia
Mitchell
Hermann
Williamson
Not Guilty Verdict in Kratz boodling case
In Butler Missouri on February 24 the jury found Charles Kratz not guilty of boodling while a St. Louis city council member. Juror Evtlsizer said the decision reflected limited credence of state witnesses and Kratz’s good reputation. the circuit attorney commented on the outcome.
Bribe Charge Highlights Case Outcome Shakeup
Kratz faced charges for accepting a $60,000 bribe, a pivotal detail shaping the case verdict and prompting surprise and chagrin among observers. The document notes the specific bribe amount and its role in the judicial outcome.
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Reat
Kratz
Jewelry seized from Mrs Chadwick heirloom valued at fifty thousand
Customs Collector Leach returned from Washington and New York with jewelry once owned by Mrs Chadwick. The pieces, valued at 50000 dollars, had never been entered for import duty. The possessor surrendered the items without protest.
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Cleveland
Leach
Washington
New York
Chadwick
Virginia mine disaster toll rises with 103 bodies found
Birmingham report says by noon 103 bodies recovered from the Virginia mine with 3 more in sight and an estimated 10 to 12 still trapped in remote sections. Many funerals held today as relief funds reach 16000 dollars.
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Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Ripley Dies After Surgery in New York
Sidney Dillon Ripley, treasurer of the Equitable Life Insurance society, died today in New York after an appendicitis operation. He was the brother in law of James Hazen Hyde, vice president of the society.
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New York
Sidney Dillon Ripley
Equitable Life Insurance Society
James Hazen Hyde
Senate committee to probe railroad rates this summer
The Senate Committee on Interstate Commerce adopted a resolution to investigate railroad rates and related questions during the summer recess. It plans to report within 10 days after the next Congress assembles, and expects to secure the authority needed for the probe.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Interstate Comemerce
Senate
House repeals breeders' law on bookmaking and pool selling
In St Louis on February 24 the legislature repealed the breeders' law licensing bookmaking and pool selling on horse races. A new bill making it a felony to be at races and engage in bookmaking was introduced.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Warsaw Station Fight Leaves Policeman Dead as Strikes Spread
In Vienna station a police officer was killed during a clash amid escalating strikes. Rail links are disrupted and student protests at a technical university intensified the turmoil.
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Warsaw
Vienna
Koff University
President Asks Senate Special Session on March 4
Washington reports the president called a special Senate session for March 4 to receive a message of unspecified nature. The Navy department noted Miss Helene art Wilson, daughter of ex Wilson of Seattle, in a developing dispatch from Washington D C.
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Washington
Senate
D. C
Navy Department
Heleneart Wilson
Ex Wilson
Seattle
Tivis
Mead
Camden
N. J
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