Retreating Russians Slow Japanese Advance in Manchuria
Stating the Russian retreat is orderly, reports say rear guards fell back seventy miles in four days, bridges and railways destroyed behind them hindering pursuit, while Oyama’s army remains near Tie Wass. Linievitch plans to defend Sungari valley to Harbin, with projections of Kirin to isolate Vladivostok, and Kuropatkin praised for his disciplined maneuver. The Manchurian loan outcome and Rojestvensky’s squadron departure influence hope for peace.
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St. Petersburg
Tie Pass
Gunshu Pass
Oyama
Tie Wass
Sungari
Chantihiu
Genral Linevitch
Harbin
Kunchangtse
Kirin
Vladivostok
War Office
Linovitch
Kuropatkin
Russia
Soldiers wounded by bomb attack on Volsk Street patrol
Night explosion from a window on Volsk Street wounds soldiers as a patrol comes under fire. Injuries described as horrible with clothing and buttons driven into bodies. No arrests have yet been made.
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Volsk Street
Kuropatkin Named Commander of First Manchurian Army
General Kuropatkin has been appointed commander of the First Manchurian army. The appointment is gazetted in the Official Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuropatkin
St. Petersburg
Retreat of Russian Army From Gunshu Pass Under Way
The Associated Press reports Russian forces retreating from Gunshu Pass toward Harbin as Kuropatkin briefly assumes command, with Linevitch praised by soldiers. The pass becomes a large camp as rear guards withdraw and fresh troops arrive to relieve wearied units.
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Gunshu Pass
Associated Press
Red Cross
Russia
Russians Retreat Along Main Roads North of Kaiyuan
Tokyo dispatch reports the rear guard of the retreating Russians as twenty miles north of Kaiyuan and Tiepass, with the Japanese van guard close behind. The Russians are withdrawing along three main routes toward Kirin and Changchun.
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Tokio
Kaiyuan
Tiepass
Kirin
Changchun
Japanese Cavalry Detachments Halt Near Machantzy
A dispatch from General Linevitch dated March 21 reports Japanese cavalry detachments appeared before our advance posts near Machantzy, followed by infantry that halted at the village.
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St. Petersburg
Linevitch
Machantzy
Peace imperative as bread runs out for army
New York reports Prince Ouk tomsky editor of Viedmosti declares peace is imperative because there is no bread for the army. Times dispatch from St Peters burg notes grain at Harbin has been moved to Mukden or sent south by China.
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New York
Prince Ouktomsky
Viedmosti
Times
St. Petersburg
Harbin
Mukden
China
Maryland Jim Crow law upheld for intra state rail travel
The Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that the state act requiring separate compartments for white and colored passengers is valid for commerce within Maryland but invalid for interstate travel. The decision construes the law as not applying to interstate passengers.
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Annapolis
Court of Appeals
Maryland
Immense Japanese Battleship Kashima Launched in England
The Kashima and sister ship Katori, built for Japan at Elswick Newcastle, are 16 400 tons with 19 knot speed. Their armament includes four 12 inch, four 10 inch, and twelve 6 inch guns. armor belts are nine inches thick and upper works protected by four inch armor. Admiral Togo expected to meet Rojestvensky after launch. Rojestvensky plans to join Nebogatov within ten days and sail eastward with the Russian Second Pacific squadron.
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Newcastle-on-Tyne
Eng
Kashima
Elswick
Baron Hayashi
Great Britain
Japan
Barrow-in-Furness
Rojestvensky
St. Petersburg
Admiralty
Nebogatoff
Soldiers Wounded by Bomb
Warsaw report states three soldiers were wounded by a bomb explosion. Details are incomplete in the dispatch.
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Warsaw
Polish Language in Poland School System Debated
The St. Petersburg committee of ministers discussed introducing Polish in schools of Poland. President Witte noted the thirty year failure of the current system which has increased racial tension. Minister Glasoff plans proposals to be submitted.
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St. Petersburg
Poland
Committee of Ministers
Witte
Glasoff
Cavern Below Abandoned Mine Damages Claridge Town
Irwin Pennsylvania March 23 A cavern under an abandoned mine at Claridge is wrecking a church and three stores and causing two houses to sink. residents evacuate as structural collapse threatens the town.
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Irwin
Claridge
Bonds Settle Venezuelan Debt With Customs Revenue Guaranty
London reports the council of foreign bondholders plans to sign a settlement with the Venezuelan government to consolidate about 28.6 million dollars of external debt. The plan would guarantee a majority of customs duties from La Guayra and Puerto Cabello to bondholders, with new 3 percent bonds issued to cover principal and arrears totaling around 78.6 million dollars. American minister Bowen reportedly seeks to block ratification, while British and German offices back the agreement as per the Washington protocol.
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London
Council of Foreign Bondholders
Associated Press
la Guayra
Puerto Cabello
Washington
Caracas
Bowen
Castro
No Word From Venezuela Over Asphalt Dispute
The state department has heard nothing from Venezuelan Minister Bowen about arbitration of American claims. Venezuela reportedly awaits its courts action on the pending asphalt case and refuses to allow the company to repossess its property. Asphalt is being taken from Bermudez lake and sent to the Venezuelan treasury, causing financial losses to the company.
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Washington
State Department
Bowen
Boweli
Bermudez Lake
French Cable Company Postpones Court Decision
Paris reports the French Cable company learns from its Caracas representative that the court decision on concessions is postponed sine die. French minister Wiener advised, citing government ties and cool attitude toward Cuba’s Castro regime. Company seeks amicable adjustment and remains silent on cable cutting.
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Paris
Cmpany
M. Brun
Caracas
C. Wiener
Castro
Taken to the Courts. France cable case in Venezuela
The Matin reports Ambassador Jusserand will confer with President Roosevelt today on the Venezuela affair. It states that no ultimatum has been sent.
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Paris
The
Matin
Jusserand
Roosevelt
Venezuela
France Seeks Court Action Over Cable Dispute
President Castro has taken the French Cable company case to court in France and intends to remain until a decision is issued. France will adopt all necessary measures to protect French citizens' rights once a ruling is made.
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Castro
France
Senate fails to ratify Dominican convention
A cable message from San Domingo on March 23 reports the United States senate has not ratified the Dominican convention, causing an unpleasant impression locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Domingo
United States Senate
La Follette Republicans Protest Babcock Appointment War Move
Madison reports La Follette Republicans are displeased by J W Babcock's appointment as Wisconsin national committeeman in place of the late Henry Palyne. They view it as a Spooner Stalwart challenge and plan to push out the Stalwarts. Governor La Follette is said to stay in Wisconsin to lead the expected power struggle.
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Madison, Wis
la Follette
J. W. Babcock
Republican National
Wisconsin
National Committee
Supreme Court
United States Senate
J. W. Quarles
Factory horror grows in Brockton after deadly blast
City Marshal Boyden estimated 60 to 75 killed from Mondays explosion and fire at the R. B. Grover shoe factory. The payroll listed 400 employees with 93 not yet reported escaped by 8 p.m. He based his estimate on unreported escapes and possible missing workers at the time of the accident.
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Brockton
Mass
Boyden
R. B. Grover
Systematic Robberies Hit Des Moines Post Offices
Des Moines reports three post office robberies in as many days. Substation No 4 was robbed early today breaking the safe for stamps and cash. Authorities suspect a coordinated gang and will bring in United States secret service men to investigate.
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Des Moines
United States Secret Service
Robbed by Bandit at St Anthony Park Elevator
Fred E. Russell night clerk at the St Anthony elevator in St Anthony Park was forced at gunpoint to surrender his money. He handed over all he had and lost only ten cents in the early morning robbery.
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St. Paul
Fred E. Russell
St. Anthony
St. Anthony Park
Plumbers Union Demands New Scale Threaten City Work
In Minneapolis on March 23 the union of plumbers presses for a new wage scale that would take effect April 1 and seeks a four dollar fifty cent daily rate. Masters refuse the demands, risking indefinite work stoppages as building operations may halt.
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Minneapolis
Two Children Drown on Lake Mendota After Ice Breaks
In Madison on March 23, Frazier McGowan aged six and Wilfred Bondie aged four were found dead on Lake Mendota after the ice broke while they tried to cross with sleds. Their father Angus McGowan reported the tragedy as the water was three feet deep and they could not climb out.
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Madison, Wis
Frazier McGowan
Wilfred Bondie
Lake Mendota
Angus McGowan
Frazier
Police Man Mulvahill Killed In Line Of Duty
Kansas City Missouri March 23 Police man Mulvahill was accidentally shot and killed while attempting an arrest Accompanied by Policeman Bryant Mulvahill chased an alleged thief when Bryant dropped his revolver which discharged and the ball passed through Mulvahill s head killing him instantly
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Kansas City, Mo
Mulvahill
Bryant
Bryan
Flood Recedes as Mills Close and Thousands Fall Idle
Pittsburg reports crest at eight in the morning with Monongahela at twenty nine feet. Rivers begin to fall as headwaters drop, but disruption remains. Losses to local industries exceed one million dollars as mills shutter and workers lose jobs. Police aid the needy in Allegheny with coal bread and provisions.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
Allegheny
Flood Crest Reaches Wheeling as Water rises to Forty-Two Feet
The Wheeling flood peak hits 42 feet at 1:00 PM with 45 feet forecast. City’s rail service halted, most works shut down, and distressed residents evacuate as waters threaten most neighborhoods. Industries closed, thousands face extended unemployment and hardship.
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Wheeling
W. Va
River Rises Forcing Citywide Flood Evacuations in Bellaire
In Bellaire Ohio on March 23 the river topped forty two feet and kept rising. Water flooded the low parts of town forcing hundreds of families to flee their homes. Rail traffic was crippled and several manufacturing plants suspended operations as the flood worsened.
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Bellaire
Hurricane in Alabama Claims Nine Lives and Damages
A hurricane sweeping Randolph county Alabama caused nine known deaths, severe injuries, and extensive property loss. The storm began near Double Heads and moved northwest. Mack Carlisle’s home was destroyed. R C Haynes of Roanoke was killed. Three African Americans died at Wilson plantation, four at Holly plantation near Rock Mills. A white girl, daughter of Mr Lucas, died at Lime with her mother seriously hurt.
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Columbus
Randolph County
Ala
Double Heads
Mack Carlisle
R. C. Haynes
Roanoke
Wilson Plantation
Holly
Rock Mills
Lime
Lone robber targets James E. March safe in bold raid
In New York on March 23 a lone thief entered through a back door while James E. March read in his office. The intruder opened the safe and aimed to steal bonds worth 151,900 dollars, 10,000 dollars in cash, and 10,000 dollars in jewelry before being noticed by March.
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New York
James E. March
Judge appoints J in Philadelphia bankruptcy case
In Philadelphia on March 23 Judge Hol land in the United States district court appointed J as part of a proceedings under the bankruptcy process leaving creditors with limited assets and an orderly plan pending.
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Philadelphia
Holland
United States District Court
Provident Investment faces mass liabilities and scant assets
Heckter Macnéal reports the Provident Investment Company has made a formal assignment with estimated liabilities approaching one million dollars and, it is said, virtually no assets remain to satisfy creditors.
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Heckter Macnéal
Provident Investment Company
Beef Trust Jury Completes Panel in Chicago
Chicago March 23 The special grand jury investigating the beef trust completed its work. Three panel vacancies were filled and the vast testimony collected was immediately acted upon.
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Chicago
Beef Trust
Frazier Elected U S Senator to Succeed Bate
Nashville March 23 The general assembly in joint session canvassed the day’s vote for United States senator to succeed the late William B. Bate. James B. Frazier was declared elected with 104 votes to 22 for Brownlow.
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Nashville
Tenn
General Assembly
United States
William B. Bate
James B. Frazier
Frazier
Brownlow
Arrest in Rock Island wreck probe at Homestead
Des Moines reports one arrest in the Tuesday Rock Island wreck at Homestead with police not naming the suspect pending further investigation. Officials say others are believed implicated.
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Des Moines
Rock Island
Homestead
Nebraska mother and son die in Sioux City house fire
Mrs Harlan Newton of Shelton Nebraska and her year old son perished in a daytime fire at her daughter Mrs Arthur Knee bone's home in Sioux City. The blaze was caused by a gasoline stove.
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Sioux City
Harlan Newton
Shelton
Neb
Arthur Kneebone
Stanford Poison Mystery Will Be Solved Soon
San Francisco police expect a solution within forty eight hours to the strychnine poisoning mystery involving a bottle of Holland water used by Mrs. Stanford at her California street home on January 14. Investigators indicate possible arrests of one or two suspects but refuse to reveal whether poison was placed before or after she drank. A report from Honolulu on Mrs. Stanford’s death has been filed with police leaders.
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San Francisco
Miss Berner
Honolulu
Mrs. Stanford
Tongue Becomes Concealed Weapon In New Jersey Court
Edward L. Cook in Madison New Jersey held that a woman's tongue used to verbally assault a justice of the peace could be charged as a concealed weapon. Two women clashed in court over name calling. after a failed handshake, they were fined $10 each under a disorderly conduct statute. The county judge later overturned the conviction and ordered the fines returned.
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New York
Edward L. Cook
New Jersey
Madison
Various Government and Church Movements Noted
The article reports changes in appointments and deaths including Minnie J. Budge named postmaster at Grand Forks North Dakota and Brigadier General Tasker H. Bliss reassigned to the Philippines. It notes Cardinal Netto resigning as Lisbon patriarch for health reasons and the Vatican's response. It mentions Fore River Shipbuilding signing to build four Holland type torpedo boats for the U S government. It notes the death of Tufts University President Elmer H Capen of Medford Massachusetts from pneumonia aged seventy seven. It also reports Antonin Proust's death in Paris from two gunshot wounds and his melancholy in life. It ends by noting Dr Von Bethmann Hollweg appointed to Bradenburg provincial administration.
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Minnie J. Budge
Grand Forks
N. D
Tasker H. Bliss
The
War College
Philippines
Vatican
Cardinal Netto
Lisbon
Fore River Shipbuilding Company
Quincy
Mass
United States
Elmer H. Capen
D. D
Tufts College
Medford
Dr. Capen
Tufts
Antonin Proust
Gambetta
Paris
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Bradenburg
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Togo
Suda Bay
Island of Crete
Port Said
Foreign Bonde
May
Brockton, Mass
Elevator Company
Pittsburg and Vicinity
Alabama
Bate
Stanford
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