Global News in Brief Highlights Gold, Politics and Crime
England receives monthly gold shipments from Africa and Australia while Russia orders students at Carlsruhe to return home. US Minister Swenson delivers Hay note to Denmark. naval veteran Clary marks 28 years service and 200th world voyage. Memorials, trials, fires, layoffs and labor strikes populate a day of global and domestic items.
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England
Africa
Australia
Carlsruhie
United States
Swenson
Hay
Boilliard
Paris
J. T. Clary
Nevada
Navy
Liverpool
Jeremiah Horrax
Frank Zones
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Japanese Torpedo Boats Sunk in Port Arthur Assault
Four Japanese torpedo boats attacked Port Arthur on Monday night. Three were sunk with heavy loss of life, and the remaining craft, a 26-knot torpedo boat, escaped into the harbor as Russian forces advanced with flash signaling.
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Che Foo
Port Arthur
Tor
CAPTURED RUSSIAN TRANSPORTS REPORTED BY TOKIO
Tokio dispatches report Japanese forces captured three Russian transports near Fusan Corea. Two large steamers arrived at Shasho Japan with about 2000 troops aboard. One vessel Ekaterinoskov recently landed troops at Port Arthur, and Argun belonged to the Chinese Eastern Railway.
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London
Tokio
Daly Mall
Nagasaki
Siasho
Japan
Volunteer Fleet Association
Ekaterinoskov
Port Arthur
Argun
Chinese Eastern Railway Company
Sal Yet
Hei Yen
Fusan Corea
Skaterinos
Russian fleet and Japanese torpedo attack details emerge
A Russian naval officer recounts Japanese torpedo boat approaches under flashlights near Port Arthur, with confusion over nationality. Japanese landings near Bedzero and Talienwan are said unsuccessful with heavy losses, while the Tsaravitch and Pallada suffer damage and repair. British ships in Port Arthur seek exit but are refused.
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Pallada
Port Arthur
Heavy firing heard at sea near Tien Tsin region
Reports from Ching Wang Tao about 150 miles northwest of Tien Tsin describe heavy firing at sea and suggest a new engagement has occurred. Local dispatch notes uncertainty over the clash scope and involved forces.
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Tien Tsin
Ching Wang Tao
Tien ‘Tsin
Webster City Millionaire Hit by Baltimore Fire Loss
George H Reinecker of Webster City, a local millionaire, suffered a quarter of a million dollars in losses from a Baltimore fire that destroyed his steel structure adjacent to the Hurst building where the blaze began. He carried only $4,000 in insurance.
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Webster City
George H Reinecker
Baltimore
Colombia Seeks Return of Legation Archives in Caracas
The Colombian government has notified American chargé d affaires W. W. Russell that archives safe and books of the Colombian legation in Caracas should be transmitted to Bogota as relations with Venezuela remain severed. It is reported that large stocks of provisions were purchased recently at Curaçao and Trinidad for shipment to Savannila and Cartagena, Colombia.
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Legation
Caracas
Venezuela
W. W. Russell
Colombia
Bogota
Curacao
Trinidad
Savanilla
Cartagena
Russian and Japanese naval actions near Chemulpo Port
Russian cruiser Armoured Argun of 10 900 tons displacement with 30 rifles en route Vladivostok crossed paths with Japanese forces after being warned at Chemulpo Corea. Russian ships engaged, Japanese torpedo boat fired, Russians sank at harbor entrance, crews sought refuge on a French warship.
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Nagasaki
Clorig
Nicelzal
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Michael
Sasebo
Tokio
Hayashi
Chemulpo
Corea
Baron Hayashi
Port Arthur
Alexieff
Cervera
Fund Drive For Japan At Carnegie Hall Meeting
Consul General Uchida presided over a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall with hundreds of Japanese and American sympathizers to raise five million dollars for Japan. Uchida noted neutrality rules allow only American citizens to contribute to the Japanese Red Cross society.
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Japan
New York
Uchida
Carnegie Hall
Red Cross Society
Cuba's Proposed Loan Prospects Stir Havana Debates
Didders for a $35,000,000 loan will submit proposals in a few days as Cuba adapts to wartime uncertainties. President Palms issues decree allowing presentation of 1896 and 1897 revolutionary bonds after this week for examination and recognition before interest payments.
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Cuba
Havana
Far East
Palms
Senator Hanna in critical condition with fluctuating vitals
Washington reports reveal Senator Hanna showing brief improvements then sudden decline. Doctors express no chance of life, yet later unofficial updates describe brief recuperative spurts despite high pulse and distressing breathing rates.
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Hanna
Dover
R Ich
Toa
Tanna
Osler
Mr. Hanna
Pr Carter
Elmer Dover
Rixey
Neutrality Proclamation Expected From Washington
The president plans a neutrality proclamation likely Thursday. The document deplores hostilities between Japan and Russia and urges strict observance of neutrality laws by U.S. citizens.
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Washington
Japan
Russia
United States
Bank Robbery in Ravia Ends Without Casualties
A bank safe was blown open by bandits in Ravia Illinois. They seized $1700 before fleeing. Citizens, alerted by the explosion, attacked the robbers but no injuries were reported. Authorities pursued the suspects with no immediate arrest.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Commerce
Ravia
IL. T
Church Howe Under Knife
Consul General to Antwerp Church Towe of Nebraska underwent an operation in Belgium. Reports say he has appendicitis and the procedure was followed by acute indigestion and pleurisy. The State Department has limited details on the case.
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Washington—Church Towe
Nebraska
Belgium
Air Itowe
State Department
Haine
Mr. Howe
Italy Will Not Mix in War Says Premier Giolitti
Premier Giolitti told the chamber of deputies that Italy would remain strictly neutral during the war in the Far East and would do all possible to promote the re establishment of peace.
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Romie
Giolitth
Chamber of Deputies
Italy
Far East
Anxious Japanese Sail for Japan from Vancouver
Vancouver Japanese citizens sail for Japan on their own initiative before any government call. Many will join in Victoria to be ready for hostilities. Estimates place 12 000 to 18 000 Japanese in the province, with 3 000 to 4 000 deemed able to serve.
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Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Japan
Victoria
Japanese Will Appeal to United States on Port Arthur Detainees
Japan plans to ask the United States to press Russia to release ten Japanese subjects held at Port Arthur, with Ambassador McCormick to query Russian authorities. Reports say 100 Japanese refugees were seized from a British steamer before its voyage, amid war concerns over fortifications and deployable troops.
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Washington
Japan
Port Arthur
Takahira
Ifny Munnay
Tohio
Che Foo
McCormick
St. Petersburg
CZAR'S SHIPS RAID COAST NEAR HAKODATE AND AOMORI
Yorkohama reports four Russian cruisers sunk the Aroua Maru after appearing in Tsugaru strait on the 11th. Zeensho Maru was chased but escaped. Trade between Hakodate and Aomori halted. Indignation grows over the vessel sinking. Japanese forces reportedly land 12,000 at Dove Bay and are repulsed by Russians. General Litevitch named commander in Manchuria. Cossacks kill 410 of 600 Japanese at Talienwan.
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Yorkohama
Tsugaru Strait
Vladivostock
Aso
Hakodate
Aomori
Dove Bay
Litevitch
Manchuria
Talienwan
Cuba cannot float a 35 million loan
Havana reports that Cuba will not float the 35 million dollar loan now. A February 10 conference with President Palma and the treasury secretary included representatives from National City Bank New York Kuhn Loeb Speyer Brothers and other banks. Officials say the delay reflects wartime Far East conditions Wall Street effects from the Baltimore fire and other current causes. When conditions normalize the Cuban bonds are expected to sell without trouble.
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Associated Press
Palma
Secretary of the Treasury
National City Bank of New York
Kuhn Loew & Eco
Speyer Brothers
Cuba
Far East
Wall Street
Baltimore
Bitter Toward Uncle Sam War Talk From Far East Dispatches
Special dispatches received from the far east add little to the situation. The St Peters burg correspondent of the Telegraph Tales from the Nove Vremya attacks the United States, accusing it of seeking world trade domination and provoking war if it seems likely.
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Far East
St. Petersburg
Daily ‘Telegraph
Nove Vremya
United States
Mukden
Globe
Europe
Europa
Marines Embark on Prairie for Panama Voyage
On orders from Washington a battalion of 450 Marines was embarked at Colon on a special train that left Sunday morning and returned at noon. The battalion camped at Bas Obispo on the Panama railroad while Prairie boats handled fittings baggage and stores. Major Tucas commands the battalion and the Prairie sails Monday under sealed orders.
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Washington
Colon
Bas Obispo
Panama Railroad
Tucas
Great Battle in Sanchez Reported by Cable
U S Secretary Powell reports from San Domingo that a fierce battle occurred in Sanchez with many killed, according to a cable to the state department dated the 9th.
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Sanchez
Washington
United States
Powell
State Department
San Domingo
Missile Travels Fifteen Miles Off Chesapeake
A Missouri naval officer reported during target practice off the Chesapeake capes that a twelve inch shell fired with the gun elevated seven degrees disappeared beyond the strongest glass. A steamer later said the shot struck the sea about 300 yards from her, with the vessel 15 miles away.
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Missouri
Chesapeake Capes
Navy Department
Military experts weigh Japan's land push toward Yalu
London reports say Vladivostok squadron sailed and sunk two Japanese small steamers off northern Japan. Experts doubt a decisive Russian army buildup exists on the Yalu but warn Japan must gather vast ammunition medical stores and depots before any major forward move. A land battle near the Yalu is expected hourly with Russian forces marching toward the river and Seoul.
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New York Herald Cablegram
Vladivostok
Japan
New York
Yalu
Seoul
Corea
Varing
Chemulpo
Port Arthur
Czarovitch
Retvizan
Pallada
Pennsylvania Railroad Pension Fund Reports Four Year Expenditures
The pension department of the Pennsylvania Railroad disbursed 1,224,087 for relief to beneficiaries over four years. Yearly totals show 1993 359,374 1902 326,408 1901 292,290 1900 244,019. Two thousand one hundred twenty six employees retired as pensioners, 527 died, 426 aged 65 to 69, 548 retired on request with officer approval.
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Pennsylvania Company
Philadelphtia
Pension Department of the
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pension Plan 2
American officers invited to accompany Russian army
Washington directed Ambassador McCormick to seek permission for several American officers to join the Russian field forces. The list includes Colonel John R. Kerr, Captain Carl Reichman, Captain George Gatlow, Captain William Judson, and Lieutenant Newton A. McCullock to be attached to the fleet if naval approval is granted.
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ST Petersburg
Washington
McCormick
John RB. Kerr
General Staff
Carl Reichman
Seventeenth Infantry
George G. Gatlow
Artillery Corps
William J. Judson
Engineer Corps
Newton A. McCullock
U.S. A
Russian Torpedo Transport Yenizi Blown Up at Port Arthur
A report from Viceroy Alexieff says the Russian torpedo transport Yenizi struck a mine near Port Arthur, blew up, and sank. Captain Stephanoff, nine officers, and ninety-one men were lost.
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ST. Petersburg
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Stephanoff
Milwaukee Man Arrest Record Shifts on False Papers
Arthur Spencer, arrested in Pittsburg for allegedly selling false registration certificates to Chinese immigrants, was in Milwaukee January 29 with a deputy U S marshal. He visited several laundries and several Chinese men were jailed for lack of valid residence certificates. some released after presenting documents.
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Milwaukee
Arthur
Spencer
Pittsburg
United States
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