Glencoe Bays lynching described in Panorama of the World
The account recounts the killing of J D Stephens by a Black man named Bays after a confrontation at Ashley County. Bloodhounds traced Bays to his father’s yard where he confessed and was burned alive at a stake amid a mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glencoe Bays
Dow
Amer Crossett
Tie
J. D. Stephens
Ashley County
Stephens
Bays
Ol Se
Lake Village
Secretary Fatt Denounces Slavery Claims in Philippines
In response to W Dodd’s inquiry the secretary calls slavery reports outrageous noting no Americans are slave dealers in the Philippines. He cites General Wood’s order to suppress slavery and mentions the Antarctic expedition’s brief results and voyages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. €. Dodd
Americins
Fatt
Philippines
Ath
General Wood
PR Bosen
Ueerebtip Es Sietky PS
Millionaires Challenge Timber Tax Plan in British Columbia
Merril and James Densmir prepare to test the constitutionality of the new timber act taxing timber exports to the United States from $1 to $3 per thousand. Their extensive lands in British Columbia were secured before 1885 and prior royalty or tax policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merril
British Columbia
James Densmir
Cillionaire
Nanaimo
Explosion at Jackson station wrecks two dynamite cars
A special from Odgen Utah reports two dynamite laden cars attached to a work train on the Southern Pacific exploded at Jackson station eighty eight miles west of Ogden. At least twenty three killed and many injured as property is destroyed. Five locomotives were wrecked and a large steam shovel demolished. The blast was caused when a water train fouled the loaded cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeden
Utah
Ogden Luein
Southern Pacific
Jackson Station
Ogden
Baltic mines halt as Copper Range workers strike
Surface men at the Champion and Tri Mountain mines of the Copper Range Consolidated company join the strike, halting all work across its properties and affecting hundreds of workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghten
Micah Spectral
Baltic
Champion
Copper Range Consolidated Company
Miers
Dartmouth Hall Beaconed by Fire Destruction in 1768
Hanover special reports Dartmouth Hall built in 1768, oldest college hall in America, destroyed by fire. Many students escaped narrowly. most upper story residents lost everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H L
Dtartmouth Hall
Dartmouth
College Hall
America
Samar Fanatics Slay Soldiers in East Coast Clash
A Manila special Lieutenant McRae and former constabulary privates were killed by a bolo rush of about 600 fanatics while patrolling the island's east coast. Private Saloman of the Fourteenth Cavalry at Jolo also died in the attack.
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Samar
Manila
McRae
Constabulary
Saloman
Fourteenth Cavalry
Jolo
Dowager Empress of China Reported Dead
Canton dispatch notes official circles report the death of the Chinese dowager empress.
Fatal Collision Delays Hanna Funeral Train in Granville
A westbound freight train on the Pennsylvania Railroad collided with a locomotive at Granville Pennsylvania. Christian Crimmel of Altoona, engine inspector on the middle division, was killed. The special train bearing Senator Hanna's body and the funeral party to Cleveland was delayed an hour by the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Granville
Christian Crimmel
Altoona
Middle Division
Hanna
Cleveland
Woolen Mills Fire at Sellwood Portland
Hearst reports a woolen mill at Sellwood Portland burned causing about 150000 dollars in losses with 100000 dollars in insurance coverage. The blaze prompted firefighting efforts and damage across the mill complex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
Portland ‘Woolen
Sellswood
Ore
Ine Gurance
Russian Victory Report From Lisutung Peninsula Action
Describes heavy Japanese losses after 12 000 troops attempted a night landing at Pigeon bay near Port Arthur. Russian shore batteries sunk a Japanese transport with 1 810 drowned. About 2 000 Japanese landed were swept by Russian infantry and forced back to boats. Reports cite repeated failed landings and retreat to transports.
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New Chwang
Lisotung
Port Arthur
Uvalenwan Chalnut
Pigeon Bay
Liftle Cove
Iit
War fears rise as ships clash in Far East
As major powers deploy warships in eastern waters tensions grow over Russian and Japanese actions in Manchuria and surrounding zones. The Pleiades incident prompts protests from U S minister Conger while survivors seek refuge on neutral ships amid renewed demands for surrender as prisoners of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Russia
Japan
Edwin H. Conger
Chemulpo
Varing
Loreitz
Talbot
Pascal
Eiha
Mde
Vicksburg
Admiral Chu
Waring
Whorcitz
Storm saves fleet at Port Arthur amid Yalu troop move
A heavy storm shielded Russian Port Arthur forces on February 14 as a Japanese torpedo squadron failed to press an attack. Meanwhile Japan dispatched three divisions, about 100000 to 50000 men, by sea in a secret move likely toward the Yalu river or the Liaotung peninsula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Marquisito
Asargiri
Ishikawa
Japan
To- Kin
Korea
Yalu River
Linotung Peninsula
Russian Cruiser Boyarin Blown Up by Mine Near Treb
The Russian second class cruiser Boyarin was destroyed by a mine on Treb thirteen in a fate echoed by the Yenisei loss. The blast left the vessel wrecked and signals of a catastrophic explosion reported from the action at sea.
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Boyarin
Yenisei
Viceroy Alexieff Calls on Troops in Faithful Rally
The order to Russian troops invokes divine support for the war effort. It praises a fertile army and fleet trusted by the Emperor, urges soldiers and sailors to unite and perform their duty, and to trust in God and the fatherland as they face a strong foe. Hurrah for Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexieff
Alexie
Thussia
Wwe
Othe Czar
Alenieff
Naval battle report notes Japanese losses in Chemulpo bay clash
The text states casualties among the dead and wounded but does not specify Japanese losses. An unsuccessful landing near a separate point ended with thirty Japanese killed. After the engagement in Chemulpo bay, 19,000 Japanese troops were landed and sent northward.
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Chemulpo Bay
Port Arthur Fight Report Brings Russian and Japanese Movements
Correspondents describe Japanese torpedo boats entering Port Arthur by ruse and report losses of three Japanese boats and 197 crew. The text notes Korea landing at Chemulpo, 300000 troops ready, and rapid mobilization with reserves supporting regulars. It mentions the Boyarin cruiser details and corrections on prior damage reports.
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Port Arthur
Mauris
New York Herald
Chetan
Vhery
Ehis
London
Manchuria
Japan
Tokyo
Chemulpo
Korea
Lide
Japanese torpedo attack at Port Arthur sinks ships
Admiral Togo's fleet reached Port Arthur on Monday and found the Russian squadron drawn up outside the harbor. Japanese torpedo boats slipped in under cover of darkness and, during the night attack, destroyed two battleships and a cruiser near the harbor entrance, blocking the Russians from retreating into the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Russians Press Port Arthur and Korea War Updates
Port Arthur attacks worsen as casualties rise. Japanese forces capture five Russian steamers and three transports off the Korean coast. Seoul and Masamoho fall to Japan while Moscow reports a circusseen officers blamed for disaster. Admiral Togo and Secretary Hay’s statements outline naval actions and China neutrality stance.
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Ntassia
Japan
Port Arthur
Seoul
Masamoho
Korea
Takahira
New York
Eet
Togo
Har
China
Washington
Soldiers Die Frozen During Siberian Lake Crossing
A St Petersburg correspondent reports about 660 Russian soldiers frozen to death while marching across Lake Bakal in eastern Siberia. The detachment attempted a 22 mile ice crossing before the temporary railroad was completed, and it is believed a snowstorm caused the troops to lose their way and perish.
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St Petersburg
Lake Bakal
Siberia
Japanese Navy Claims Port Arthur Victory Twelve Warships Destroyed
Advices from Nagasaki say twelve Russian vessels were destroyed and eight captured by the Japanese in the Port Arthur engagement near Fev 9. The Mikado publicly congratulated Vice Admiral Togo on his victory as large sums were spent in Manchuria. Dalny improvements yielded no material trade. Railways saw about $90 million spent in five years.
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Port Arthur
Fev
Nagasaki
The
Mikado
Togo
Manchuria
Dalny
Czar Forces Reach Korean Front As Russians Cross Yalu
Russian troops cross the Yalu River and occupy Wiju opposite Wijua with 20 troops at Wiju. Korean minister in St. Petersburg says 396,000 troops guard Seoul but Korea will stay neutral as Russia aims to drive out Japan. German hospitals in Shanghai and Yokohama ready for wounded. Volunteering officers under 40 sought for Far East service under Viceroy Alexieff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yalu River
Wold Widu
Chin-tien-chong
Wijua
Wiju
St. Petersburg
Seoul
Japan
Korea
Russia
William
Czar
Siavchan
Yokohama
War Office
Far East
Alexieff
Winter Wheat, Cotton, and Weevils in Snowy Dispatches
A jumble of satirical notes puzzles readers with lines about winter wheat hiding under snowdrifts, a fashion of dodging marriage proposals, and cotton market quirks. It cites Bismarck at a frigid fifty degree drop and hints at Congress mileage concerns while blaming the boll weevil for market woes and a speculation weevil for broader troubles.
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Maybrick
Japan
Bismarck
N. D
Chicago
Senate and House Pay Tribute to Hanna Amid Canal Debate
The Senate considered information from the Attorney General on the Panama Canal sale while honoring Senator Marcus A. Hanna with a state funeral plan. President Roosevelt and cabinet attended the mixed chamber ceremonies as the funeral rites proceeded in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Carmack
Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Panama Canal Company
Red Lake
Minnesota
Liliuokalani
Hawaii
Spooner
Damion
Hanna
Lilivokalani
Proctor
Committee On Agriculture
Michigan
Shafroth
Farst
Colorado
Bonynye
Edward Liverett Hale
Ilanna
Foraker
Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Army
House
Couden
Boniage
Grosvenor
Marcus A. Hanna
Frye
House of Representatives
Cannon
Army and Navy
Roosevelt
Edward Everett Hale
S*rye
Hale
National Capital Notes and Navy Rescue Highlight Senate Treaty
Charges filed at the Interior Department accuse Bird S. McGuire Oklahoma delegate of pursuing Indian claims for fees while in Congress. Navy praise goes to Gunner Ben Donnelly for saving apprentice Randolph M. Sherwood after a man overboard from the Minneapolis. Senate Foreign Relations Committee favors Cuban treaty with Flatt amendment and Cuban Senate ratification. Hay and Cuban minister sign protocol extending ratifications six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capital
Interior Department
Bird S. McGuire
House
Oklahoma
Congress
Navy Department
Gunner Ben Donnelly
Randolph M. Sherwood
Minneapolis
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Hay
Senor Quesada
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Yalu
K At
Maw Ching
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Boya
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