Fires gut a Burlington furniture block and more losses
A large fire in Burlington destroyed the J. W. Ritchie furniture store and the Wyman Rand Curtain company buildings, spreading to a half block of adjacent properties. Total losses are estimated near 250000 with insurance on stocks about 80000 and buildings 75000. Other items note the estate filing of Jacob M Funk and various local incidents including suicides, accidents, and crimes across Iowa.
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J. W. Ritchie Furniture
Wyman & Rand Carnet Company
Burlington
L. A. McMurray
Jacob M. Funk
Webster City
District Court
Scott Howard
Polk County
Cousins
Wapello County
Nevada
Archie Walker
Young Walker
Connell Bluffs
Walker
Samuel Swanson
Newton & Northwestern Company
Boone
Eleanor Moore
Michael J. Conroy
Davenport
J. W. Bollinger
Conroy
Clinton
Murphy
Burker
Fira
Rowan
McKinistry & Co
Emerson & Train
Dora Kerr
Co. P
John Hayden
Woodland Township
Decatur County
W. H. Bracewell
Bracewell
Hayden
Leon
Wallace
Bowman
Lean
Hayden Farm
First National Bank of
Storm Lake
Wilson Ws
Buen Viata County
Boone National Hanit
Ft. Thought
Ake
Czar to diplomats affirms peace aims in Far East
In a New Year’s reception at the Winter Palace, the czar pledged to do all in his power to maintain peace in the Far East. He spoke cordially with Japanese minister Kudino and stressed good relations and a hoped-for mutual settlement. He noted Russia’s desire to protect American interests and denied any intent to block American commerce.
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St. Petersburg
Far East
Winter Palace
Mr. Kudino
Russia
Japan
Rusino
Foreign Office
Count Cassini
United States
China
Manchuria
McCormick
European Powers Seek Good Offices to Avert Russo Japanese War
Paris reports European cabinets plan to use good offices to prevent war in the Russo Japanese dispute. London and Paris expect peaceful solution without external pressure, while moral support from Europe and the United States is seen as crucial. Officials believe the two powers can avoid conflict unless they prove otherwise.
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Paris
Japan
Russia
Tokyo
London
Europea
United States
Paria
Europe
Chinese Inspector Killed In Rail Crash Near Malone
On the Rutland railroad near Rouges Point Wright a Chinese inspector from Rouses Point Hodges of Malone were killed in a freight train collision. Francis Mitchell was fatally injured. two firemen and two other men were hurt.
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Malone
N. Y
Joseph Wright
Rouses Point
James Hodges
Rutland
Rouges Reine
Francis Mitchell
Wright
Hodges
Mitchell
Democrats pick St Louis for 1904 national convention
Washington January 13 The Democratic National Committee chose St Louis to host the 1904 convention set for Wednesday July 6 at 11 o clock The decision came after two ballots showing St Louis leading Chicago and New York amid political maneuvering and candidate advocacy The committee also backed a Lewis and Clark expedition commemorative exposition in Portland Oregon and adjourned to reconvene upon call of the chairman
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
St. Lois
Chicago
St. Louis
Knapp
New York
Senate battles over post office frauds and Panama
Washington reports show Senate debates on alleged post office frauds with Simmons urging investigation and Republican and Democratic disagreements. Panama questions dominate January sessions, with February debate plans and arbitration proposals involving Colombia and The Hague. House approves changes to civil service funding amid broader fiscal moves.
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Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
Platt
Connecticut
Postoffice Department
Postoffice Committee
Messrs. Burrows
Dolliver
Quarles
Messrs. Carmack
Tillman
Teller
Post Office Department
Perry
Heath
Smith
Panama
Colombia
Bacon
Republic of Colombia
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Panamas
Colombina
Republic of Columbia
Hague
Carmack
Spooner
House
Hepburn
Iowa
Civil Service Commission
Janu
Speschen
Newlands
Depew
Panama Canal
Latimer
Artemiev
Flahberg
United Hebrew Societies
Washington notes Isthmian policy calm on war risk
Secretary Root released a statement after the cabinet meeting denying any state of war with Colombia or plan to send troops to the Isthmus. He urged Bogota to recognize the force of facts and warned against rash actions that could escalate tensions. The United States pledged friendly mediation and readiness to help settle disputes with Panama.
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Washington
Root
United States
Colombia
War Department
Reyes
Bogota
Panama
Japan Poised To Deliver Final Negotiation Reply
In Tokyo a high level conference of cabinet members elder statesmen and top military leaders met to approve a drafted response to Russia. Admiral Yamamoto and Foreign Minister Komura held private talks with the emperor as the throne decision nears delivery to Baron De Rosen. Public interest runs high as Japan awaits the final reply.
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Tokio
Ito
Ijuin
Kodama
Yamamoto
Kat- Sura
Komura
Marquis Ito
Baron de Rosen
Japan
Japan Reply Not an Ultimatum in Russo Japanese Tension
London reports from British officials say Japan's reply to Russia increases tension without offering an ultimatum. Tokyo describes the answer as moderate yet firm, focusing on Korea and urging not to fight over Manchuria alone. Minister Komura met with Ito Katsura and the emperor, then with Baron de Rosen to hand the reply.
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Japan
Russia
London
Tokio
Korea
Manchuria
E'En
Komura
Marqus Ito
Privy Council
Katsura
Baron de Rosen
Japan Sets Terms in Manchuria Note to Russia
London dispatch from Tokyo reports Japan handed its answer to Baron de Rosen. Negotiations will continue without time limit. Tokyo surprised by demands abroad, and Japan reportedly did not seek Manchuria evacuation but recognized Russia's interests there and its rights to protect them. Japan seeks Russia to honor pledges on China's territorial integrity in Manchuria and freedom of residential rights and international trade.
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London
Tokyo
Reuter
Japan
Baron de Rosen
Tokio
Manchuria
Russia
China
Six Die in Dynamite Blast Near Cagsville
A dynamite explosion near Cagsville in Wayne County West Virginia at a luncheon time wounded fourteen and left six dead. Most victims were Wayne County natives. two were from Baltimore. This followed a previous nearby blast within the last month.
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Huntington
W. Va
Cagsville
Wayne County
Norfolk & Western
Baltimore
Theaters Seek Damages Over City Closure Order
Chicago managers file claims for financial losses from the Jan 1 closure order that shut all city theaters. Plaintiffs allege costs to conduct amusements and fire department inspection certificates were not revoked, with cases to be heard in federal courts. Also notes Chinese emperor signs commerce treaties with the United States and Japan.
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Chicago
Williams
Fire Department
Freight wreck at Adobe ruins two rails on Rio Grande
A Denver and Rio Grande freight train derailed at Adobe, Florence, as spikes and fish plates were found removed on two rails. Investigators suspect saboteurs planned to wreck the Pacific Coast limited westbound, which was delayed. A stray note on temptation and a curl distracts from the report.
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Florence
Colo
Denver and Rio Grande
Adobe
Pacific Coast Limited
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