25 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1905
Page
1
A catastrophic blaze razes hundreds of houses causing millions of dollars in property loss. Firefighters fight flames through the night in a downtown district, with authorities estimating extensive damage and assessing causes.
A massive early morning blaze in Hot Springs Arkansas destroyed about 100 business houses and 200 dwellings, with up to 2,000 left homeless. Two men and one woman were found dead in the Grand Central Hotel ruins as authorities formed a cordon and firefighting efforts cooled the debris.
Three strikers kill Kondrato vitch, chief of police of Haku, at daybreak in St Petersburg. They flee in a waiting vehicle as officials report a separate claim of another police chief’s death as unfounded. A vast grain store is destroyed in the same event.
A Warsaw dispatch reports Prince Vanilehykoff assassinated amid student and strike leader resistance. He sits second on a revolutionary death list. Count Priendrietzki fled, General Novosilieff fourth, Aaron Nolken fifth with threats of hell.
In St. Petersburg on February 25 revolutionists set fire to multiple buildings as part of ongoing unrest. Authorities reported fires spreading quickly amid chaotic protests downtown. No further details on targets or casualties were available.
Reuters dispatch says the prefect of police at Hatoom Russia was assassinated transforming the city’s security outlook and sparking a police hunt for the killer.
The London Exchange telegraphic report from a Petersburg correspondent states martial law has been declared in Baku.
Still active reports from Warsaw say disorders continue across the empire. At Marks this morning, striking workers wrecked the railway station and caused damage to adjacent facilities.
A massive blaze along Quapaw avenue devastated a square mile district, destroying dozens of hotels and houses including the Grand Windsor Illinois and Alamo hotels. Firefighters fought shifting winds, 200 homes perished, and 50 prisoners were moved to safety as citizens opened their homes to victims and a relief fund was planned. In Olympia, Dr. Doolittle introduced a bill banning non physicians from paid medical care with penalties.
Milwaukee dispatch reports the American Bowling Congress decides to hold the 1907 tournament in New York, replacing prior plans. The decision was announced on February 25, with officials noting venue viability and fan access.
Senator Van de Vanter shows continued improvement and stronger condition after a restful night. He was noted as noticeably stronger today and resting well.
KE F Sweeney announces a $200000 ten story hotel to rise on Second Avenue between University and Seneca streets. The Berkhshire and Brooklyn hotels lie nearby as reference points, with completion planned after the Third Avenue regrade ends. Existing tenants pay monthly and may be moved. Sweeney already owns the Butler hotel.
The Weather Spotter notes light south winds tonight and Sunday. It records the lowest temperature in the past 24 hours and indicates a cold morning, marking the year's early low.
Mukden reports opening morning action with siege guns as fighting continues through the day. Red Cross hospitals are instructed to accommodate between 60,000 and 106,000 wounded in the Gletricts.
Reports from Thinkhptchen say fighting continued along the line with Japanese forces driving Russians to fortified positions. Authorities warn serious trouble is expected today as the battle shifts in the region.
Reports from SHENKING Manchuria Feb 26 indicate Japanese forces are joining Russian east operations. Battles are expected near Mukden with General Oyama and General Kikin both launching offensives. Both sides reportedly reinforced, making future clashes potentially the most disastrous of the campaign.
A dated February 24 dispatch reports Japanese forces forcing the Russian detachment at Teink hetchen to abandon Mercenef hill. The battle is described as desperate with an unknown outcome. A February 26 report notes possible Kuropatkin withdrawal from the Shakhe river and ongoing mountain operations, with emphasis on destroying the bridge south of Mai Cheng.
London February 25 Russian battleship with four cruisers and several colliers, likely from the third Baltic fleet, passed Dover heading west this morning.
Tokyo reports the German merchant ship Servius has been captured by Japanese forces while bound for Vladivostok. The event marks a naval action in the broader wartime theater with the ship seized in transit.
The North Sea inquiry commission found Admiral Rosetsvensky not justified in firing on the Dogger Bank fishing fleet. The majority blame him for the incident while noting he acted to protect fishing boats. Russia’s dissenting member was Admiral Doubassef. Indemnity to be settled by direct Russo British talks.
Bari Italy faced severe flooding leaving about twenty thousand people homeless and many families missing. The disaster reports describe widespread inundation across the city with extensive property damage and displacement.
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