Battle at Port Arthur Japanese Launch Fierce Bombardment
Port Arthur endures a heavy Japanese assault as 15 warships join the bombardment. Russian cruisers try to meet the attack while one cruiser is reported sinking. Reports mention forcible evacuation of noncombatants and strategic troop movements as violence escalates in the Far East.
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Wutubers
Baldi
Associated Press
Port Dalny
Port Arthur
Sonsiadai
St. Petersburg
Far East
10 Iir
Neuse
Jana
Arkold
Ie Novil
Daily Express
Shanghai
Japan
Sykrawry YH
Skye
Bhantine
Uni
Vladivortous
Petersbore
Merhun
Alteck
Port Athi
Tiso Ting
Manchuria
Misthichen
Ichin Yang
Ling Che
Yuan Shi Kai
Bayan
Port Arthur frontline report and Russian defense reactions
A chaotic wartime brief describes Japanese attacks near Port Arthur and engagements with ships like the Novik and Hagun. It notes heavy fighting, limited Russian success, and warnings of continued naval operations as observers report on the broader naval campaign and possible blockades.
Port Arthur Bombarded as War Flares Increase
Amid tense war news from Mukden March 1, reports say Port Arthur remains under bombardment since February 6. Japanese fleet attacks have failed to block the harbor though morale weakens. Czar aims to fight in the east and observers note a cautious, anxious stance as troops prepare for possible engagement.
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Port Arthur
Manchruria
New York
Far Wast
Vlenga
Zeth
Bubijsheev
Part
Arthur
Scranton Murder Sparks Indignation Over Porter's Fatal Shot
Scranton report details the March 1 killing of 17 year old Dangerfield by Santa Fe porter Shorty McKingie aboard Train No 17. Dangerfield confronted by a revolver after coal-throwing, bullet wound to the shoulder and spine. conductor barred him from cars, body hauled home as investigation unfolds.
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Scranton
Dangefield
Shorty’ Mckingie
Santa Fe
Dangerfield
State Journal
The
Scranton Gnantte
Vern Wakeman
Lyndon
John McGlaughtin
Flanders
Mckingle
Jim Farr
Buyrtin
Jobe Dangerfield
Strike at K. 6. Principal Firms of the City
Workers at major city firms have launched a strike demanding higher wages. The action targets several leading employers, signaling escalating labor pressure and potential disruption to local trade and production in the downtown area.
Union Strike Fires Up in Kansas City Amid Car Accident
In Kansas City union trucks, about 400 workers, face disruption as transfer men clash with strikers over wage hikes and work rules. A state arbitration board nears submission as violence triggers police protection and permits for non union guards. Meanwhile EW Poindexter, Northwestern Life Insurance agent, was struck by a fast moving streetcar near his home, knocked 25 feet, unconscious with chest injuries feared serious.
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Kansas City
State Board of
EW. Poindexter
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
West Eighth
Poindexter
Mulvane
Bowen
Foindexter
T. EB Twey
Mr. Dewey
Polnexter
WB Marple
Cohidartor N.C. Apple
Dewey
Polmdexter
Ube
Puindexter
Mane
GAINES PRESIDES AT GRAIN GROUP MEETING
In Omaha March L H To ke N Gaines was named chairman of the convention for grain growers and stockmen and read the wall for the convention. Robert Lindbream of Chios was elected secretary. The executive committee proposed a new constitution changing the association’s name to Farmers' National Exchange Company with capital stock of 350000000 and five million shares of 2 each. Nine directors would govern and absorb similar associations, with stockholders required to hold at least one share. The plan includes state and local exchange provisions and a referendum on stockholder questions on demand of ten holders. The convention adjourned after the reading of the constitution and by-laws and resumed discussions in the afternoon.
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Omaha
March
H. N. Gaines
Toke
Robert Lindbream
Chios
Farmers’ National Exchange Company
Wheat Goes On Down In Chicago Market Decline
Wheat prices fell in Chicago trading on March 1 with May delivery down about 4 percent as general weakness in foreign grain markets pressured futures. May and July contracts slipped, with May pork and related notes also weakening amid selling.
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Chicago
Cabinet Rejects Panama Isthmus Troop Sendings
Washington reports a cabinet decision to not deploy troops to the Panama Isthmus. Marines will continue to guard U S interests there while avoiding dual jurisdictions. Navy vessels stay stationed as orders to the Third Infantry are revoked. Temperatures for major cities are listed with 7 am readings in Chicago Boston Philadelphia and others.
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Washington
Panama
Third Infantry
United States
Sio
Mortgage Redemption Law Delays Topeka Water Plant Transfer
Kansas mortgage redemption law delays granting the city a clear title to the Topeka Water plant. City officials and Water Co. president Street hold repeated talks. a special council meeting may be needed to decide steps. Foreclosure terms allow 18 months possession and possible further negotiations with bondholders.
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Topeka Water Company
Kansas
Street
Amd
Spencer
Topeke
Afr. Street
Mr. Spencer
Bergundthal
Water Company
Tle
President Streets
City of
Woul
March Weather Brings Gentle Start and Winds
March arrives meek and quiet with light sun and a steady breeze. A weather proverb hints that early and late March may gift variable conditions, with winds around 15 miles per hour shaping the day as observers note the season’s tentative shift.
Witnesses Describe Berry Family Shooting Incident
Testimony on March 1 in the Dewey case portrays Berry brothers firing at Dewey and associates. McBride denies threatening to drive out or kill settlers, while O Neil and Armentrout corroborate earlier accounts and describe Dewey scuffling near the wall as Berry men tried to intervene.
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Kan
William Me
Berry
Burchard Berry
McBride
Dewey
Norton
Tom O'Neil
Charles Wilson
Wilson
Alpheus Berry
James Armentrout
Berrys
Walter Wallace
Atwood
Kanwan
Daniel Berry
Roy Beach
Alpheus
Burch
Deweys
Fe Prostle
Alpheus Kerry
Winchester
Wealthy New York artist among injured in Havana crash
In Havana March 1 a high speed automobile crash near the city injured James L Breeze a New York artist and Hon ore Lain of Havana. Lain’s car struck a mounted policeman who died after the vehicle toppled down a steep embankment. Breeze and Lain are reported injured with varying details, while W K Vanderbilrn and W Sewant Webb were among passengers in Breeze’s four car party.
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Havana
James L. Breeze
New York
Honore Lain
Lain
W. K. Vanderbilrn
W. Sewant Webb
Bigger Salaries for Government Leaders Bill Introduced
Washington in March L Senator Gallinger today introduced a bill to raise executive officers salaries and those of senators and representatives. The scale sets President 75800, Vice President 15000, Speaker 12000, Cabinet 16000 each, and Senators and House members 3000 each, with the increase effective March 4, 1905.
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Washington
March
Gallinger
House of Representatives
House
Injunction Fails as Telegraph Messengers Attacked
Chicago report says federal court injunction failed to stop strike drama. Adult messengers beaten and assaulted by about a dozen youths trailing from company offices until police arrival. Also notes University leader W R Harper operation for appendicitis and a New York Nelson Bill war fund plan of 2900000 pounds.
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Chicago
Federal
Todey
Nelson Bill
New York
Eld
Russia
Bitter Convention Turmoil in Second District Race
The Second district Republican congressional convention opens with tight betting and factional lines. McGrew accrues support in Wyandotte while Bowersock leads among undivided delegates. Contested seats across Anderson Johnson and Miami counties threaten to reshuffle alliances as McGrew and Allen vie for control.
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Wymair
South Wyandotte
Henry McGrew
Nat Barnes
Fort Scott
J. Allen
Linn County
Bowersock
Wyandotte
McGrew
Eit
Allen
Bower
Sock
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Congress
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University of Was
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