Oyama’s Troops Hold Ground Near Luitiko In Hearing News
Japanese Manchurian forces report two counter charges repulsed at Luitiko and Feitsaihotzu with the Hun River left bank in Russian hands. Russians mass about 65 40 troops on the Japanese left while harassing along the line and losing 500 officers and men in engagements.
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Kouropatkin
London
Uutiko
Sundes
Feitssaihotzu
Helkoutai
Esael Eleihoutai
Yur
Misteenkho
Chenchiehpao
Luitiko
Lichianopeng
Herth
Heikoutai
India
Cavales
Huachhpao
Heikontai
Secretary Hay telegram on open door policy to neutral powers
The full text of Secretary Hay's January 17 circular telegram to American ambassadors and ministers abroad affirms the United States commitment to China’s territorial integrity and the open door. It urges neutral powers to reject any extraneous territorial concessions amid the Russia Japan war and requests their governments’ views on the matter.
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Secretary May
Wasitagton
Mag
Russia
Japan
Germany
Austria
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Italy
Portugal
Far East
United States
China
Pacific
Western Pacific
John Hay
Massive Omaha Fire Causes Nearly 500000 in Losses
A Saturday night blaze in the wholesale district of Omaha caused estimated aggregate losses near 500000, mostly insured. The fire started in a room occupied by J R Snyder & Co at 11th and Howard, with Council Bluffs and South Omaha crews aiding. Ten firefighters were blown from the Mercer building by an explosion but escaped serious injury.
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Omaita
Maha
S. D Mercer
Millard Estate
Harold Gifford
F P Kirkendall Shoe Company
J R. Snyder & Co
R. Bingham & Sons
Porter, Ryerson, Hoobler Company
Vogele
Immigration Improvements urged for New Orleans and San Francisco
Commissioner Frank P. Sargent told the House Appropriations Committee that permanent upgrades are needed for the immigration service. Plans include a contagious hospital on Alcatraz Island at 250000 dollars and a water purification plant at 12000 dollars. San Francisco requires an immigration station with plans costing 210000 dollars.
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Washington
Frank P. Sargent
House Committee On
Myr Sargent
New Orleans
San Francisco
AL Talis Island
Mendell Opposes Rapid Big Homestead Expansion
Washington debate centers on whether 640 acres should replace 160 as a western homestead. Rep Mandell of Wyoming argues against hasty expansion, urging careful trial of Nebraska’s law as an experiment before wider application. He cites no settlement indicators and warns vast western lands may remain unsuitable for irrigation and farming for years.
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Washington
Public Lands
Senate
House
Representative Mandell
Wyoming
House Irrigation Committee
Congress
Nebraska
Mondell
Peabody vows to stay in fight for governor
Former Governor James H. Peabody rejected reports he would withdraw his bid or accept a compromise. He said he entered to expose frauds and would remain in the contest until a final decision. If the legislature declares him elected he will take the seat. if Adams is declared winner he will step down.
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Denver
Colon P
James H. Peabody
Adams
New World Records Set in Ski Tournament
In a ski tournament at Red Wing Minn new records were set by George Thompson and Gustaf Bye. Thompson covered 118 feet in the long jump standing event and Bye reached 106 feet in the standing long jump, both surpassing all former marks.
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Ren Wing
Minn
George Thompson
Red Wing
Gustaf Bye
Ishpeming, Mich
Saginaw Boxer KOed in First Round by Chicago Rival
Joe Cherry of Saginaw loses in the opening round to Harry Forbes of Chicago before the Saginaw athletic club. The bout ends early, highlighting Forbes's quick victory and Cherry's first round defeat.
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Saginaw, Mich
Joe Cherry
Saginaw
Harry Forbes
Chicago
Saginaw Athletic Club
Passengers Leave Last Year on Northwestern Railway Trains
The fragment mentions passengers leaving on the bar and Northwestern railway, with items left behind including hats, bonnets, sunshades, walking sticks, and other goods. It also notes amateur nurse guidance on administering medicine, defining tablespoon and teaspoon measurements for doses.
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Tsengers
Bar & Northwestern Railway
Roast Swan Holiday Fare in England Past
A holiday feast in England last year featured roast swan shared by those who could afford it. The fifteen pound bird cost about ten dollars and the flavor was said to blend goose and hare. A man who wears piety as an ornament is relied upon for its being.
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England
United States
Battle Creek
Postum Cereal Co. Ltd
Postum Co
C W. Post
Postum
Labor Trust
Post
Peddier
Union
America
Michigan
Citizens’ Association
Citizens’ Ass’n
Otis
Jefferson
Warren
Bunker Hill
Vinegar and Morals: Men’s Sour Attitudes Stir World Talk
A curiously phrased line suggests the idea that tartness or vinegar could preserve morals, while noting some men are sour enough to save the world. The remark hints at social commentary on virtue and influence.
Robbers Steal Gold Quartz From Hendigo Mine
A gang of robbers seized a quantity of gold quartz from a mine at Hendigo New South Wales. They scaled ladders seven thousand two hundred feet high to reach the loot.
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Hendigo
New South Wales
Full House Whips Up Funds at MEY Church Meeting
A quarter meeting at the MEY church in Richfield New York raised 100 dollars to cover unpaid bills. Dr Gritha Sun day led the service as attendees contributed to the collection.
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Gritha
Mey
Richfield
Halestown Debating Variety MDs Pounce on Night Bedtime
The Cleveland Leader notes Halestown Debating Variety MDs will feature a question about whether it is harder to coax a boy to bed at night or to rise in the morning, staged for next Friday night.
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Halestown
Mds
Cleveland
Benefit of Warm Baths for Skin Health
Warm baths are the most effectual means of keeping the skin clean and healthy. The temperature should be 92 to WS degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid prolonged immersion and rub the skin well.
Battle Creek backs plan to shield industry from unions
A citizens movement in Battle Creek denounces labor unions while describing a proposed “Battle Creek plan” to curb strikes and boycotts. The plan would guarantee wage standards, prevent lockouts, and require contracts between employers and workers to maintain peace and steady output.
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Battle Creek
Hfe
Secret Society
Department of Commerce and Labor
Citizens’ Association
Labor Union Boycott Row Over Postum and Grape-Nuts
A rigid defense rejects union pressure and boycott threats against Postum and Grape-Nuts. The publisher notes the Postum Company holds space contracts with the paper but spacing does not imply editorial opinion.
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Postum Company
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Omaha
Congressman Mendell
Peabody
Run Amuh
Asso
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