Russian Japanese War Update From Port Arthur and Seoul
A Reuters dispatch from Port Arthur dated February 7 reports Russian destroyers and cruisers damaged by Japanese forces in a daylong engagement near the harbor. Paris later notes Tokyo dispatched thousands of troops to Seoul, with some in the city and flag at the French Legation. No confirmation on the Korean emperor’s presence, and British and French authorities remain cautious about further details.
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London
Reuters Welcerm Company
To- Pio
Aured
Pesterday
aeMcal
Tidssian Dwt
Ie Harbor
Seoul
Paris
Yeateriay
Korea
Yin Finn
Russia
Voldi
Tempe
Fort Arthur
Bay of
Port Arthur
Chetno
Daily Mill Ways
Tapan
Chetos
Fe U
St. Petersburg
Masampho
Singapore
Bojarin
Masunoho
Tobii
Buckingham Pablice
Great Britain
Tien Tsin
Japan
Wacousmen Angpalzet Etiam
JavaNesia
Toute
Reet
Naval clash at Chemulpo harbor amid Japanese landing attempt
Reports detail a naval engagement near Chemulpo on February 9 as Japanese forces attempt to land. Korean and allied ships counter, with vessels damaged and retreating amid panic in the harbor. casualties and multiple ships reported sunk or damaged.
Censorship Halts War News From Russia
St Petersburg on Feb 11 reports rigid censorship blocks both Russian and foreign war news. No reliable updates since Vick roy Alexiofs Gispatel, leaving public in darkness amid rampant rumors. Government acts to curb reports while several speculative items circulate about naval actions and troop movements, with officials attending church services as reports remain uncertain.
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St Petersburg
Tran
Vickroy Alexiofs
Kovemmmiene
Fovestment
Faidofn
Gramebal
Stackilbers
St.Petersbure
Port Ars
Yuan Shial
St. Petereturg
Nicholas Tote
Prem Sonment Toda i
Waafnat
Japan
Novel commentary questions intervention and Korea China policy
The Novost notes intervention may be pointless and questions the value of offering in a strict venue. It also finds it odd that the United States differentiates China from Korea, framing Korea as an independent concern.
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Novost
United States
China
Korea
Fire destroys city apartment. Jen sie Averill perishes
Kansas City fire injures five residents in a three story apartment at Fifteenth and Harrison. Jen sie Averill, 28, a millinery clerk, is burned to death after an explosion of a gasoline stove. Several tenants jump from windows as flames spread. victims include Misnett Parish and Jane Edelsing with severe burns. Fire chief cites lack of fire escapes as factor in fatalities and injuries.
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Kansas City
Jensie Averill
Fifteenth and
Harrison Atreetn
Residnce
Misnett Parish
Jane Edelsing
Margaret Shaw
Mim Mingle Taylor
Mie
Averi
Appa
Miss Averitt
le Fray
Ottawa
Kas James Garih
Fel
Trickett
Miss Averill
Grain War Update Signals Tariff Changes and Exports
Reports from the Tet freight office outline new grain rate adjustments affecting exports from Galveston and Nebrasha regions. Amid competing claims, officials confirm a rate that could influence rail shipments to the Gulf coast. Verbal notices indicate continued tension over western grain movements and potential pricing shifts.
Dynamiters At Work Against River Bridge Project
Antonia Conn February 11 A blast intended to wreck a New York New Haven Hartford railroad abutment on the Newville river scene failed mostly with minor damage. A watchman heard an explosion and saw four men flee. Bits of dynamite were found atop the structure and engineers suspect a link to labor unrest. Nearby, union activity and a stabbing incident involving a bridge worker were reported, amid weather notes from Chicago.
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Antonia
Conn
New York New Haven
Flartford
Newville River
Ron
Hades Company
Berdice
Joseph Chipvey
Anion
Hiridienart
Touk
Entiante
Farmers seek court over railroad discrimination against farmers
The Nebraska Farmers Cooperative Shipping Association proposes a mandamus suit in the supreme court to force railroads to provide elevator sites and warehouses on demand. After Kansas boards denied orders, the association argues the railroad commission lacks power to favor private shippers and seeks equal treatment for grain shipments.
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Atate Board of Railroad
Farmers’ Co-operative Shippings Association
Supreme Court
Rai
N Ute
Nebraska Supreme Court
Horton
Farmers’ Association
Kaneas Board of Railroad Commissioners
Santa Fe Builroad Company
Truancy Officer Reports School Attendance Enforced
The truancy officer found 56 cases of truancy ages 5 to 16 with valid reasons for absence. Books were supplied by the board, clothing for eight children, and two girls received clothing via charity. Most cases involve families needing aid, with several youths attending night school or exempt due to work, and no high school pupils among the cases.
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L. T. Case
Thuinoy
Atute
Board of Education
Thorpe
Associated Charities
Charity Association
Davidson
Lsw
Baltimore Cleans District After Fire Disaster
Baltimore workers begin debris removal in the burned business district with 3,000 laborers, carts, and trucks clearing bricks timbers and rubble. Teamsters and railroad workers start dismantling standing pillars and scaffolds as merchants and bankers plan rebuilding and relocation of 1,000 firms and 4,000 people displaced by the blaze.
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Baltimore
Hornes
Fle
Baltimore and Ohio
Turky and Bulgaria Push To Settle Rift Amid Russian Distraction
In Constantinople on February 11 the diplomatic mood grows tense as Turkey and Bulgaria press to resolve their long-standing differences. Turkiye securities face new pressure while Russia remains preoccupied. Tempers flare in large cities with scattered weather notes across Chicago New York Boston and Philadelphia.
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Constantinople
Turky
Bulgaria
Russia
Hay Policy Pushes to Limit Hostilities in Far East
Washington reports Secretary Hay issued notes urging co operation to confine fighting to Russia and Japan and neutralize China as a cornerstone for preserving China's integrity. Germany favored the plan while France and Russia weighed risks. British and other powers considered the move. A Chinese policy aim and dispatches outline naval postures in Shanghai and Manchuria as part of the effort.
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Hay
China
Germany
United States
Russia
Japan
Baron Sternbete
New York
Beanttnn
France
Flussia
Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
Italy
Netherlands
Belgium
Spain
Gnally
Ching
Korea
Shanghai
Chemutpo
Karen
Seoul
Manchuria
Dalny
Mukden
Antung
Admiral Cria
Naval Academy
Anmacolis
Badges and the Trees Potwin Forestry Club Hosts Chicago Expert
The Potwin Forestry Club arranges to bring Lreg from Chicago to address shade tree pest treatment. Prof Grey, entomologist, will speak in the auditorium and spend days in Topeka demonstrating methods to curb injurious pests. Local interest rises as residents protect street trees from foliage-destroying worms.
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Forestry Club of
Potwic
Lreg
Fopeka
Chicago
Grey
Topeka
Potwin
Topeka badge criticizes forest operations in Potwin district
Badges of Topeka voice concerns on tree markings and insecticide use while urging longer garments for the upcoming season. The Forestey club is noted for its activities and the writer complains about exposure and discomfort in current styles, recalling a hammock scene and a March forecast.
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Topeka
Forestey Club
Mayor Bergundthal Drops Opposition to East Eighth Avenue Project
Mayor Bergundthal said he would withdraw his stance against the East Eighth avenue paving plan as crowds urged intercession. He noted his prior pledge to oppose new paving in Topeka this summer and remarked, I’ll have to take water. The project will extend brick paving south to cemetery gates and include about two miles of macadam from the brick paving to Deer Creek.
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East Eighth Avenue
Ber~gundthal
Topeka
East Hight
Fe Cemetery
Deer Creek
Peanut vendor Goodloe's loss spurs fund drive at corner stand
At the corner of Eighth and Ross Avenue a gas tank fire nearly destroyed Goodloe's peanut and popcorn stand. Patrons quickly donated about four dollars, rising to ten, to aid the elderly vendor who has sold peanuts for years. He'll be housed in a new stand within a week at an estimated cost of 25 dollars, with funds collected at the State Journal office.
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Eighth and
Ross Avenue
Goodloe
Sana Cor
Topeka Daily
State Journal
Hanna Weakens as Fever Persists At Topeka
Washington reports Senator Hanna weakened by fever with rising pulse and temperature after a night of marginal improvement. In Topeka local officials discuss road work funded by macadam projects on East Eighth Avenue and surrounding county roads with $9,000 in the permanent road fund and potential $500 more from half-mill taxes. Mayor Bergund notes business support for pavement funding, while doctors caution on prognosis and acknowledge no complications.
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Hanna
Senator Hanna
Putke
Catinesl
Shtingantinga
Hi¢kth Avenue
Moray
East Eighth Street
West Sixth Avenue
Washburn
Rochester Cemetery
Heth Street
Eighth Street
Sterne
Eighth Avenue
Burlingame Roads
Theiver Road
Oakland
Topeka
Rixey
Ossier
Carter
Poey
Local freight offices closed for Lincoln Day observance
The Local Prevent Agents association of Rock Island Santa Fe Union Pacific and others will close all freight houses in the city on Friday in observance of Lincoln Day.
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Prevent Agents Association
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Union Paan Nietraat Pacific
Hee Ety
Nion
Opposition to eight hour bill sparks socialistic charge
David Davenport of Bridgeport Connecticut testifies before the house labor committee against pending eight hour legislation. Davenport, general agent for the American Anti Boycott Association, argues the measure is not desired by either employers or workers and labels it socialistic legislation of the worst character.
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Washington
House Committee
David Davenport
Bridgeport
Conn
Davenport
Dismissal Granted in Cripple Creek Case
In Cripple Creek during February the district court under Judge Lewis granted the motion to dismiss the criminal case to allow the court to decide if governmental officers acted under order. The matter involves information against Hamilton and Pogue. Police court judge directs Sixth Ward Roosevelt election activities at Lowman Hill School with a clocked opening.
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Col
Feb
Lewis
Sele
Joe Sreene
Hamilton
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