Hun River Battle Yields No Advantage Yet
Five days of combat along the Hun river leave both sides in position, with Russian forces unable to gain ground. Japanese defenses at Sandepas and surrounding earthworks withstand bombardment as harsh winter and logistical strain take a toll on troops and surgeons. Reports also note possible Ko rupatkin wound unconfirmed, while Oyama reports Russian bombardment of his center and outposts.
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St. Petersburg
Sandepas
War Office
Kouropatkin
Hun River
Yentai
Liaoyang
Lidlataym
Tanlepu
Oyama
Tokyo
Ruwilan Guna
Piyentai
Chenchiehpao
Togo
Million Gift to Union Theological Seminary Revealed
New York February 2 Announcement by Dr Charles Cuthbert Hall president of the faculty confirms a 1 100 000 gift to Union Theological Seminary The donor remains unnamed Includes 36 city lots between 120th and 122nd streets near Riverside Drive The funds will fund relocation from current quarters to the gifted site when possible
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Union Theological Seminary
New York
Charles Cuthbert Hall
Ddnor
Riverside Drive
Beaux Brummell Dog and Dentist’s Bold Crown Claim
Elmer New Jersey February reports Dr. Lummis a local dentist boasts of owning Beau Brummell, the county dog. The pet suffered a severe toothache until the dentist treated it, placing a gold crown that eased the agony during a notable visit.
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Elmer
N. J
Lummis
Fire destroys almshouse in Brookfield area
Feb 2 fire at Almshouse Burna Brookfield Maya kills one of twelve inmates Simon Beautiate aged 14 reportedly perished while others evacuated safely. Police and fire crews investigated cause as residents assessed losses and state aid considerations.
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Burna
Brookfield
Maya
Simon Beautiate
Lave
Lack of protection hurts winter wheat
Washington reports January 1905 crop conditions show harsh winter across the plains with ice damage in large areas. Winter wheat remained well protected west of the Mississippi and in the Ohio valley and middle Atlantic states, though the northwest and California faced variable outcomes amid heavy rains along the Sacramento River.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain
Wintal
Plateau
California
San
Mississippi River
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic State
Sinois
Indiarin
Wasa Irgton
Sacramento River
Hold Biddison claim is void in lake front dispute
Attorneys contest Samuel Biddison of New York claim to lake front land between New Buffalo and the Michigan line. Indian lake front owners have lawyers to challenge any bid and expect the case to be filed in this county with potential actions in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
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Lake Front
Indiana
la Porte
Ind
Carsullet
Tetiana Syndicate
Lake Michigan
New Buffalo
Minois State Line
Samuel Biddison
New York
Atlorneys
Biddiison
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
PAYS PENALTY FOR HER SIN Woman Sets Fire After Saturating Clothing
Seattle ward report says Mia Zolla Smith wife of Covington mill town George W. Smith died by self inflicted action. She saturated her clothing with coal gas and tied a yall batting about her throat then entered an outhouse and ignited it. Neighbor found her dead minutes later after she had deserted her husband whom she had deceived and left a note to her mother expressing she could not live with him.
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Seattle
Ward
Mia
Zolla Smith
George W. Smith
Covington
Letter Travels 39000 Miles From Philadelphia to Philippines
A letter sent from Coha to the Philippines and back to its origin finally reached Capt. McCreary after six months. It traveled over 20,000 miles and was stamped twenty five times during its journey, ending at the intended address.
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Philadelphia
Coha
Peilppines
McCreary
Turks Defeat the Arabians and Relief of Sanaa Garrison
The Turkish forces routed the rebel besieging forces at Sanaa and Hodeida in Yemen province, relieving the destroyed garrison of Sanaa, the capital of Yemen. The victory marks a significant setback for Arabian resistance and restores control over the capital.
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Constantinople
Sanaa
Hodeida-Yemen
Arabia
Yenen
Depews Mining Company Quits in New York Blame
The Lada Gold Mining company, a $6,000,000 Yukon venture, is ready to scale back. Senator Depew is blamed for the flotation of the bubble, as Depew's Mining Company reportedly quits.
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Depew
New York
Lada Gold Mining Company
Yukon
Senator Depew
Boy Kills Brother in Play in Minot
A boy in Minot North Dakota killed his brother with a piece of copper wire during a playful pulling of articles of wearing apparel. The incident occurred as the boys played together, causing a fatal injury.
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Minot
N. D
Syeneer Withorn
Food Cure for Truancy In St Paul Meeting
In St Paul Minnesota on February 2 Brg G W Hinellm of the Mingeupetis Improvement league proposed a hearty meal as a cure or remedy for truancy. The suggestion was presented as a community improvement measure aimed at encouraging attendance and reducing idle time among youth.
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St. Paul, Minn
Mingeupetis Improvement League
Brg. G. W. Hinellm
Marconi denies planned marriage to Italian princess
Rome correspondent for the Chronicle reports Marconi strongly denies rumors of an intended marriage to an Italian princess. The London dispatch clarifies the statement as a firm personal denial.
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Marconi
London
Rome
the Chronicle
Guilford elected VP in charge of traffic at NY Central
Nathan Guilford has been elected vice president in charge of traffic on the New York Central and Hudson River railroad. The appointment signals a leadership shift in the rail line's operations and logistics, with Guilford overseeing freight and passenger movement. The announcement appears in the New York Central post dated February 2.
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New York Central Post
New York
Nathan Guilford
Trafic
New York Central
Hudson River Railroad
Storm Wreaks 460000 Dollar Damage in North Africa
A violent storm at Biserta in Tunis caused about 460000 dollars in damage with no injuries reported.
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Biserta
Tunis
Cigarettes Cause Death in Winona Man at 23
Henry Kaehler of Winona Minnesota died at age 23 with physicians stating cigarettes were responsible. The death occurred in February and is linked directly to smoking per medical opinion.
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Winora
Minn
Henry Kaehler
Mitchell IG Indicted Again In Land Fraud Conspiracy
Portland report: federal grand jury returns three indictments in land frauds probe. United States Senator John Mitchell and Congressman Ringer Hermann named along with others for conspiring to defraud the government by false affidavits on public lands. Indictments also accuse Henry W Miller Frank B E Kincott Martin G Hoge Charles Nickell and Albany Mayor William Davis of false affidavits and perjury related actions. Brownell, a state senator, faces subornation of perjury charges in a second bribery case.
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Portland
Ore
United States
John I.mitchell
Ringer Hermann
A. D. Potter
Horasa G. McKinley
Emma L. Watson
Daniel W. Tarpley
Nellie Brown
Hile
Henry A
Potter
Mitchell
Putter
William A. Richards
Ltnd
Washington
Henry W. Miller
Frank BE. Kincott
Martin G. Hoge
William Davis
Albany
Davis
Prmnd
John H. Mitchr Oi
George C. Brownell
Supreme Court upholds meat packers price fixing ruling
Washington January 30 The Supreme Court affirmed the lower court injunction against Swift & Co and other beef packers finding conspiracy to fix prices on fresh meats. Justice Holmes delivered the opinion noting sufficient evidence of continuous offenses and sustaining the antitrust action under the Sherman Act.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the
United States
Yestesday
Ve. Swift & Co
Beetrust
Justice Holmes
Weather blamed for Russian reverses in Shakhe river clash
chaotic fighting near the Shakhe river yields few details beyond dispatches. Kuropatkin’s offensive faltered amid extreme cold and wind. Oyama’s counter blows stalled at Sandepos and along the Hun River while Grippenberg refrained from storming the trench line. Mestchenko wounded. Russian losses likely many killed and wounded. Telegraph report notes European troops reluctant to advance.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Oyamna
Shakhe River
Oyama
Binma
Rlain
Second Army
Grippenberg
Oyamno
Saondepas
Hun
Mandarin Road
Sandepos
Mestchenko
Russia
London
S &J. Petersburg
Sgserta
Kuropathin
Port Arthur
Hepburn bill killed in committee on freight rates
Washington January 1 after a day long session the house committee on interstate commerce voted to report a bill repealing the Hepburn measure and adopting a modified Townsend Each form uniting into one bill. The majority will back the report to the house tomorrow with a Davey minority report. The plan grants ICc authority to fix reasonable rates and enforce them with a 30 day effective date and a transportation court of five judges. Appeals go to the supreme court.
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Townsend
Washington
Jan
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
House
Davey
Bech
Interstate Commerce Commission
Court of Transportation
Meaicure
Transportation Court
Supreme Court
Canal
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commence
Mann
Paname Canal Commission
Preslant
Revolt 6 Not Yet at an End in Polish Uprising
Reports from Lemberg and other cities detail mass demonstrations against the Russian emperor with chants of Hurrah for the Polish Revolution. Warsaw police allege wholesale blackmail and brutal prison treatment for citizens. Other dispatches note limited gunfire in St. Petersburg protests, a foiled railroad bridge plot, and a political corruption case resolution by the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Lemberg
Warsaw
London
Daily Mail
Nolice
St. Petersburg
Breslau
Schlescho Zoltiing
Russian Poland
Sosnowiec
Kattowitz
Maxim Gorky
Batoum
Caucassia
Heikontai Front Effects Alter Russian Position
Report from Toklo on February first argues that the loss of Heikontai weakens Russia and forces a major shift along the Tusian front. Japanese troops occupy the Ruretan works to defend Heikontai amid frozen ground hindering new fortifications.
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Toklo
Heikontai
Ruretan
Washington
Senate
House
Emperor Nicholas Promises Reforms to Petersburg Workers
Nicholas IIs interview with St Petersburg factory workers at Tsarskoe Selo promises improvements to economic causes of the January strike. He admonishes the movement, cites Imperial generosity of 25,000 dollars for victims, and notes Poland and Irkutsk ripple effects as Trepoff and Kekovsoff's reforms gain trust amid cabinet shifts signaling Grand Duke Sergius influence.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Tearskoe Selo
Alexander Palace
Nce
Trepoff
Kekovsoff
Victms
Russia
Great
Moscow
Poland
Irkutsk
Cheera
M. Bouligan
Svylaterolk-Mirsky
Ministry of the Interior
Sergius
Nomsinee
Interior
Sviatopolk-Mirsky
Battle 18 Ends as Russians Hold Ground at Hun River
Reports from Russian headquarters at Huan Mountain on February 2 describe a five day battle with little territorial change. Both sides retain positions, Russians expelling Japanese from avancés and repelling a flanking column. Russian cavalry showed high effectiveness. A lull follows with operations to resume after February.
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Huan Mounttain
Hun River
Russians Leave Twelve Hundred Dead on Field
A Tokyo dispatch for February reports Field Marshal Oyama stating that Russians have suffered twelve hundred deaths on the field since January 26. The casualty figure is conveyed to the Japanese legation in London dated yesterday.
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Oyama
London
Tokio
Oyama Renorta
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