Russians Retire After Torpedo Boat Attack at Port Arthur
Report from The London Daily Telegraph details the Japanese assault on Port Arthur with the Russian battleship Retvizan and torpedo boats Novik Askold Bayan under heavy fire. Russian forces retreated while Japanese ships pressed a costly effort to seize the fortress.
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London
Kow
Port Arthur
Novik
Askold
Bayan
Retvizan
Stoessel
Port
Acthur
Hay
Japan
China
Russia
Ping Yang
Ping
Sur
Arethur
Kimo
Jinsen Maru
Young Corbett Beats Sullivan in Eleven Round Defense
New York challenger Pave Sullivan faced featherweight champion Young Corbett in San Francisco. Corbett dominated from start to finish, stopping Sullivan in the eleventh round as referee Graney spared the New Yorker a further beating. Sullivan fought gamely but could not threaten the title holder.
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Young Corbett
Pave Sullivan
New York
San Francisco
Corbett
Sullivan
Graney
New Yorker
Sul Tixan
Morens and Japs Sign Prealy Treaty Clarifies Korea Reform Pact
The Japan Korea treaty pledges reform aligned with Japan and guarantees Korean royalty safety and territorial independence. It allows Japan to resist third party encroachments and occupy Korean territory if needed for strategic aims. The accord is deemed satisfactory and a Korean envoy to Peking expects benefits if Russian pressure wanes.
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Japan
Korea
Chemulpo
Seoul
Peking
Lorkhard
Treasure Found in Challacatta Valued at 18 Million
A New York Herald Lima correspondent reports that a traditional Inca treasure, valued at 18 million dollars, has been discovered at Challacatta. Discoverers are of diverse nationalities and quarrels over division despite a legal contract, with authorities interfering in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lav Paz
Bolivia
Postal clerks shot on northbound train near Meridian
Alabama Great Southern officials report two Birmingham postal clerks shot on a Meridian Mississippi bound train. Jim Paris a negro, boarded as it pulled out and fired killing J. T. Stockton and wounding A. J. Bass. Paris seized registered letters, fell under wheels and was captured after bloodhounds tracked him to Meridian jail. Authorities say three or four negroes were involved in the plot.
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Alabama Great Southern Railroad
Birmingham
Ala
Meridian
Miss
Jim Paris
Paris
J. T. Stockton
A. J. Bass
Stockton
Bées
South Carolina Tax Refund Case Dismissed in Washington
In a Court of Claims ruling, the state of South Carolina’s suit to recover special liquor taxes paid at dispensaries was dismissed. The decision, by Commissioner Yerkes, held the claims invalid, rejecting the argument that the taxes were levied on state officials executing governmental functions. The ruling sustains prior decisions and ends the refund action.
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United States
Court of Claims
Washington
South. Carolina
South
Carolina
South Carolina
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Yorkester
Supreme Court
Yerkes
Jeffries and Munroe to Fight for World Heavyweight Title
Jeffries and Munroe signed articles to fight for the world heavyweight championship at the Yosemite Athletic Club in San Francisco during the last week of May. A $325,000 purse is guaranteed with a 5 percent to the winner and 35 percent to the loser. Stakeholders include Harry Corbett of San Francisco. Each fighter posts a $5,000 forfeit and the club $3,000. James C. Kennedy of the Yosemite club offered $20,000, later raised to $25,000 after the offer was declined. Billy Delaney and Harry Pollock represented Jeffries and Munroe respectively.
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Jeffries
Munroe
Jim Jeffries
Jack
Yosemite Athletic
James C. Kennedy
Yosemite Club
Billy Delaney
Harry Pollock
Muffroe
Isthmian Canal Commission Nominees Sent to Senate
The president transmitted nominations for the Isthmian Canal Commission. Proposed members include Major General George W W Davis US Army retired as chairman, William H Burr of New York, Benjamin M Harrod of Louisiana, Carl Ewald Grunsky of California, Frank J Hecker of Michigan, Navy Commander William G Cutler, Kiowa Indian Agency agent Jas F Randlett US Army retired California.
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Senate
Isthmian Canal Commission
George W.W. Davis
United States” Army
District of Columbia
William H. Burr
New York
Benjamin
Harrod
Louisiana
Carl
Ewald Grunsky
California
Frank J.hecker
Michigan
Navy
Wilkiam G. Cutler
Kiowa-Indian Agency
Oklahoma
Kient
Jas
F. Randlett
U. S
Munroe Beats Sharkey in Six-Round Philadelphia Bout
Jack Munroe outfought Tom Sharkey in six rounds at the Second Regiment Armory Philadelphia. Sharkey’s eyes were badly swollen after vicious swings and Munroe led from the first round, with Sharkey only briefly showing an advantage.
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Sharkey
Munroe
Jack Munroe
Tom Sharkey
Second Regiment
Philadelphia
Maunros
Health update on former Transvaal leader Paul Kruger
Dr Huysmann, Kruger's physician, says Kruger's health is unusually good for years, contradicting circulating rumors about his condition in Mentone France where Kruger resides.
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Paul Kruger
Mentone
France
Transvaal
Huysmann
Kruger
Richmond man confesses to embezzling from insurer
Theron H. Brown of Richmond Virginia confessed to police that he embezzled 13000 dollars from an insurance company while under arrest in Chicago. More than 8000 dollars has been recovered and Brown will be returned to Virginia to face charges. The report notes the brutal irony of money given to a woman in front of a shop window.
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Theron H. Brown
Richmond
Chicago
Brown
Virginia
Rules of War Grant Japanese Merchants Status in Russia
Imperial decree published in St. Petersburg outlines rules during the war with Japan. Japanese subjects may remain in Russia under protection of the law and pursue peaceful occupations except in areas under the viceroy. Japanese merchants in Russian ports may stay until cargoes are loaded, with contraband restrictions. Neutral state subjects may conduct business in Russian ports if they comply with Russian law and international law. Neutral and belligerent trade rules cover flags, contraband, and blockade effectiveness. The government may adjust these rules for neutral or hostile powers as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Ministry of Justice
Russia
Japan
Ovat
East
Netftrat
Case Quietly Exposes Life Insurance Lapse
In Seward district court Louisa Jiang and others sued Royal Highlander Lodge for 2000 dollars on a life insurance policy tied to the late A D Lange. The court ruled for the defendant, holding the death by own action clause valid and instructing the jury accordingly.
Teacher killed while duck hunting near Stromsburg
Guy Cutting a young teacher who had just closed a school near Stromsburg was visiting relatives when his gun exploded while duck hunting with his cousin Johnson and uncle Ss Johnson. The double discharge entered below the ribs and near the heart, causing almost instant death.
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Guy
Cutting
Omaha Federal Building Accepted After Contract Fulfillment
Superintendent of Construction Murdock accepted the Omaha federal building from Charles W. Gindele & Co. of Chicago after an inspection with H. Rioch, general manager. Murdock certified the contract fulfilled and the government took over the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
United States
Murdock
Charles W. Gindele & Co
Chicago
H. Rioch
Dewey Prize Money Report Filed by Auditor Payne
James G. Payne, auditor of the district supreme court at Washington reports on the value of prize property from Admiral Dewey vs Don Juan de Austria and others sunk in Manila Bay May 1 1899. He states allowances of property amount to 829733 dollars subject to Sibellant share as Orsces Aggregates.
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Dewey
James G. Payne
District Supreme Court
Washington, D. C
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Bay
Orsces
Wisconsin Capitol Fire Prompts Political Shift Debate
The Wisconsin state capitol sustained around $800000 in damage with partial insurance as the state transitions to a new insurance system. Insurers estimate losses near $3 million, including $750000 for building damage and the rest for stock and office occupancies. About 2500 workers face temporary unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin State Capitol
Madison
Milwaukee
Four Found Guilty in Post Office Conspiracy Trial
Foreman Carl Peterson declares a guilty verdict on all four defendants in the Washington post office conspiracy case. August W Machen Samuel A Groff and Diller B Groff Lorenz receive two years in prison and $10 000 fines each. Appeals filed with bonds totaling $29 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peterson
Washington, D. C
August W. Machen
Rural Free Delivery Devision
Geo. E. Lorenz
Toledo
Ohio
Samuel” A
Diller B. Groff
Washington
Porto Rican Trade Up Sharply in 1903 Commerce
Trade between the United States and Porto Rico in 1903 reached about 22 million dollars in round terms, more than five times the 1897 level. The report from the department of commerce and labor notes movements by principal articles and domestic foreign product flows, with Porto Rico also trading over 6 million with other nations, totaling around 28 million for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Porto Rico
Porte d ‘Rico
Department of Ecommerce and
Tabor
Narrow Escape from Drath and W R Guild
W R Guild banker and Bern civic leader narrowly escaped burning from a faulty lamp at the Presbyterian church. Gasoline sprayed from the lamp when a cap loosened, but help arrived and only arms and chest were burned. Recovery outcome remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Guild
Bern
Humboldt
Neb
Kansas
Presbyterian
Interstate Commerce probe on grain shipping rates
The Interstate Commerce Commission began an investigation into switching charges on grain shipped from East St. Louis elevators to interstate destinations. Central of Illinois, Louisville and Nashville, Mobile and Ohio, and the Southern Railway are respondents and must file full answers by March 15. Complaints allege unreasonable and discriminatory rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central
Louisville & Nashville
Mobile &Ohio
South
St. Louis
Lancaster City Interest Burden Soars For Lincoln Debt
Treasurer Fox and Bookkeeper Bowen report annual interest on Lincoln's general bonded debt excluding bonds and special obligations totals 59 721.50. That breaks down to 4 226.79 monthly 971.32 weekly 138.96 daily 5.79 hourly and 0.0965 cents per minute. The figure rises even during sleep and meals reflecting a constant municipal debt charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Bowen
Lincoln
Farovers Elevator Meeting Forms Nelson Neb Farming Co-op
Farmers of Nelson Nebraska and vicinity held a courtrooms meeting to form a farmers elevator. The organization was capitalized at 5000 dollars and a committee of eight was appointed to solicit stock. Each share is 25 dollars and no stockholder may hold more than four shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson, Neb
Fraud in Lands Prosecutions Extend Across Kansas and Oklahoma
Special Agents Burtis and Ryan of the United States land office travel to Norton Kansas to gather details on infractions of fencing laws and other land acts. They pursue cases in district courts against ranchers who filed false homestead affidavits and transferred warrants for 40 to 80 acres. Prosecutions rely on perjury charges for violations tied to 1874 homestead provisions.
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Burtis
Ryan
United States Land Office
Norton
Kansas
United States District Courts
Oklahoma
Kansas Oratorical Contest Speakers Named in Topeka
The state collegiate oratorical contest will be held March 11 at the Topeka Auditorium with eight contestants and a possible ninth from Kansas University. Listed speakers include G. H. Findley Ottawa Awakening of China and Its Significance. Carl E. Franz Southwest Kansas University A Mighty Generation and His Work. Q. P. Hudson Kansas Wesleyan American Diplomacy. W.C. Ward of Southwest Kansas University will preside.
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Topeka
Kansas
University
Fairmount Seer
G. H. Findley
Ottawa
China
G. Goble
State Normal
Emporia
Carl. E. Franz
Southwest Kansas University
Baker
Washburn
Arthur Li Quant
Southwest
Kansas University
Kansas Charters Granted by State Board
The Kansas state charter board grants several charters with varying capitals. Names include Glasco Telephone and Telegraph, Morrowville State Bank, Farmers and Merchants State Bank Delphos, State Bank of Ottawa, Mound Valley Vitrified Brick, Agricola Valley Oil Gas and Mining, Davis Brewer Manufacturing Coffeyville, Peoples Ice and Fuel Topeka, plus Citizens State Bank Chautauqua, First State Bank Norcatur, and Canker City Oil Gas and Mineral. Incorporators listed for Topeka entity include J. S. Parks and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasco Telephone and Telegraph Company
Morrowville
the. Mound
Valley
Agricola “Valley Oil
Apital
V. Kaczynski
T. R. Sabin
E. MS Lawrence
J. B. Nicholson
Topeka
State
Bank of Chautauqua
First” State Bank of” Norcatur
Canker City Oil. Gas and” Minéral Company
Capital
Maneuvers Planned for Atlantic Pacific Sites and Fort Riley
Washington official notice states annual maneuvers to be held next fall in the Atlantic and Pacific divisions and in fall 1905 at Fort Riley Kansas and West Point Kentucky as the chosen sites for the drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Riley
Kas
Washington
Pacific
West Point
Tax Valuation Boost In Saline County Kans Draws Fire
State board of equalization raised Saline County valuation by 1 355 025 over township assessors figures. County total this year 217 461 27 up from 207 978 71 last year. State tax for the county totals 37 298 an increase of 11 656 from last year. Railroads pay 826 94 more this year per Mr Nation’s figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Saline County
Kan
State Board of ‘Equalization
Nation
Tax lien foreclosures allowed by publication notice
Justice Day affirms Nebraska tax sale foreclosure ruling. Alvin P. Leigh sued Henry S. Green. the Supreme Court recognizes the state may delegate tax lien foreclosures to the tax sale purchaser. Noted that publication notice may bring in any interested party and that Fourteenth Amendment rights are not violated.
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Justice Day
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Alvin P. Leigh
Henrys. Green
Rate War in East Looms as Trunk Lines Brace
Buffalo Express interviews a traffic official predicting a general rate war within six weeks as Buffalo New York lines clash with Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania officials vow further cuts to favor Philadelphia while New York Central plans to counter each reduction, with other Buffalo New York lines likely to follow in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Express
Buffalo-New York
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York Central
New York
German ex-officer Baron von Schlosser found dead near bear
The body of Martin von Schlosser, a former German army officer and longtime Port Angeles resident, was found on a range south of Hot Springs Washington near a dead bear. Bowine the ranger delivered the report. On the body were bank receipts from Portland Chicago and New York totaling over 100000 dollars and a letter naming Judge Hatch to administer his affairs. The baron had recently obtained naturalization papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin. von Schlosser
Port Angeles
Hot Springs
Wash
Bowine
Portland
Chicago
New York
Hatch
von Schlosser
Naturalization
Baltimore presses stride to rebuild after great fire
The Baltimore News reports its office and plant were destroyed in the February 7 fire. It has published twelve issues since the blaze from its temporary setup. Washington Post, American, Sun, and Herald coordinate plans to print in Baltimore or nearby cities as new plants are established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Enterprise
Baltimore News
Washington Post
McShane ‘Foundry
American
News
The
Sun
Washington
Herald
Philadelphia
Free Pass Rider Killed, Supreme Court Rules
The U S Supreme Court held a rail line liable for damages when a free pass passenger dies due to railway carelessness, aligning with the fare-paying passenger standard. The case named Northern Pacific Railway Company versus Louise H Adams and Frank H Adams, heirs of Jay H Adams, involved an attorney from Spokane, Wash, killed in 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States. Supreme Court
Northern Pacific Railway
Louise H.adams
Frank H. Adams
Jay’ H. Adams
A Bright Kansas Woman Leads Ness City Bank and Ranch
Mrs. C. M. Burton of Ness City Kansas widow and one of the region’s wealthiest women. She serves as president of the First National Bank of Ness City and owns a large county ranch. Inheritance duties and her business sense shaped her unlikely rise as an executive. She has no children but is devoted to two nieces studying at Bethany College.
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C. MM. Burton
Ness “City
Kan
Kansas
Burton
National Bank
Ness City
College of the Sisters of Bethany
Debate Slant Sparks Language Critique
Exchange shows one debater accusing the other of using stilted language to mask shallow thoughts. The remark underscores tension over rhetorical style and clarity in a argumentative setting.
Horace Burt Held by Japanese After Korea Incident
Horace G. Burt former Union Pacific president and Mrs Burt were passengers on the Korea seized at Nagasaki. The Korea had passed Honolulu when hostilities began and Burt could not be notified. Omaha friends have heard nothing since his February 2 departure from San Francisco. The Korea carried beef cargo packed in South Omaha.
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Horace Burt
Japan
Horace G. Burt
Union, Pacific Railroad
Burt
Korea
Nagasaki
Honolulu
Omaha
San Francisco
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Drath
Lancaster
Farovers
Nelson
Gally
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