Ambassador Takahira Says War With Japan Absurd
New York February 17 Baron Kogoro Takahira Japan's ambassador to Washington said war with the United States would be the most in urban event in world history and too hellish to consider. He landed from the steamer Etruria and rejected talk of an break in cordial relations. He said the Pacific coast school questions and Japanese immigration would be handled in Washington. He dismissed the Pacific voyage of the American fleet as a grand naval maneuver to show world power and vowed friendship between the two governments remains. Continued on Page Four.
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Russia and Austria at swords points in old world tension
An Odessa dispatch reports rapid Russian troop mobilization in the Caucasus at Batoum and reinforcement along the Turkish frontier. The move is linked to pressure on the Sultan to authorize a Danube Adriatic railroad as a counter to Austria’s latest coup linking Austrian lines through Macedonia. Diplomatic strains widen between Russia and Austria over Baltic concessions.
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Flood devastates Wheeling and floods Ohio river towns
The Ohio River flood reaches Wheeling and spreads into Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Thousands flee as streetcar service ceases, industrial plants idle, and ice-choked waters surge past normal levels. Monetary losses run into thousands with high water ongoing through midweek.
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Edison Phonograph official shot in New Jersey cellar
John F. Randolph, longtime Edison Phonograph chief and private secretary to Thomas A. Edison, was shot and killed today in the cellar of his West Orange home. The incident appears to be a self-inflicted act. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
White Sox first sacker 18 seriously injured
Chicago morning report says White Sox first baseman Donahue was seriously injured when a fan struck him with a WHA driven object. Donahue and two others were badly hurt as the ball went the wrong way and they were knocked down.
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Dividend Declared by The Standard Oil Company
New York February dividend declaration from The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announces a fifteen dollar per share payout for the quarter ending March 2 18 payable March 14 to stockholders of record February. The company has maintained a fifteen dollar dividend for this quarter for the past three years.
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Morse Pleads Not Guilty in Grand Larceny Case
New York February 17 Charles W Morse the dethroned financier appeared in court before Justice Dowling and pleaded not guilty to grand larceny charges. Minutes later he walked out with his attorney. The $20 000 bond was provided by Morse himself. He remained cool and unconcerned during the proceedings and motions from his attorney suggested aims to clear himself and to punish those who levelled charges.
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Last of the Sells brothers dies in New York
William Sells, the last of the three Selle brothers, son of Peter Selle noted circus figure, died early today in New York from gastritis.
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China Uses Open Door Pledge in Japan Dispute
Washington reports China plans to lodge a formal question with the United States and other powers re asserting the 1900 pledge to preserve Chinese territorial integrity and open trade as Japan’s actions in Manchuria and Korea provoke tensions. The Evans fleet’s movement to Asia intensifies Western interest and alarms European powers amid a looming open door crisis.
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Meck Testifies Before Special Committee In Scandal Probe
Columbus report on Meck's testimony to a legislative committee about irregularities in teacher certificates. He details cases involving Lilian Kirtz and Miss Windate, claims of institute work for Meck, and receipts to state examiners for lectures. He cites sums up to 1490 dollars and notes selective certifications.
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