Russians Make a Sally at Port Arthur Harbor
Russian torpedo boat flotilla attacked the Japanese fleet at Port Arthur in a stand off. One Japanese torpedo boat and one Russian torpedo boat destroyer were reported sunk. crews’ fates unclear. Reports describe tactical changes by Admiral Makareff and ongoing naval actions near Fort Arthur amid Korean and regional tensions.
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Port Arthur Harbor
Fort Arthur
Warnine
Rotitin
Tgs Lae Sikpaneeee
Thydeus
Vinny
Indesh
Tedahing
Cnre
Seoul
Pra
Rita Teoultya
Mose
Ikea Nig
Wiley
Yesuite Shote Mie Jipaneke
Krenane
Wil
Une Yalutis
Ropslazie
Port Arthur Test Attack Described by Japanese Officers
Dispatch from Chicago reports a graphic Japanese account of the Feb 9 Port Arthur action. Captain Mateumura notes the loss of a bridge crew by a single shell and details the first attack’s casualties, including officers, noncommissioned officers, and sailors, as the fleet formed and withdrew under fort fire.
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Chicago
Mataymura
Tago
Port Arthur
Sentinn
Biateumura
Tate
Miura
Mateumura
Chitoxnaloin Siheae Aecalioe Tases
Ehmo
Alven
Mehtiy
Russian Version of Port Arthur Naval Battle Details
St Peteculture reports in Port Arthur naval action from February. Russian squadron including battleships and cruisers engaged Japanese forces near Liao Tishin Promontory. Ships and movements described as batteries opened fire at about 7000 yards, with losses and maneuvers noted as the action continued.
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St Peteculture
Ofie Novi Krai
Port Arthur
Cintain
Dattwahip Batro- Palova
Pereviet
Ee Poltavu
Revnatopeat
Mat ‘Tesam
Jengisa
Aeithis
Dietrich Nebraskan Senator Under Senate Inquiry Begins
Washington March 11 The sensational inquiry into charges against Nebraska Senator Dietrich opened before Senator Hoar's special committee. First witness Leopold Hahn, Hastings postmaster 1897 1901, testified of conversations about postmaster pay and alleged offers from Dietrich and Adam Breed. Hahn recalled a note about a $2500 payment and details of attempts to secure the office and related bribery claims.
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Washington
Dietrich
Nebraska
Senator Hoar
Hoar
Platt
Spooner
Cockrel
Pettas
Fisher
P Ohl
Paul
Wins
Adam Breed
Thurston
William Dutton
Hahn
Isha
Hatin
Wattey
Vicher
Breed
Wittees
Mr. Fisher
John D. Pope
Sahn Tesified
Hahr
Weather Outlook: Cold Morning Warms Tomorrow
Weather report notes colder morning with rising temperatures expected later. Government thermometer readings show light wind from the east and variable hourly values, indicating a gradual warming trend by afternoon.
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Promias
Zune
Orjock
Critchlow Testifies In Smoot Case On Utah Polygamy Probes
Washington March 11 E B Critchlow of Salt Lake City former assistant United States attorney Utah opened as first witness in the Smoot case. He described Utah conditions and prosecutions of polygamists, noted an open letter from Moses Thatcher to President Snow, and testified about threats against Thatcher in Deseret News editorials. He traced the Evans anti polygamy bill of 1901, veto by the governor, and post veto debate. He said Smoot favored leaving the issue to the people, and cited opposition to Smoot’s candidacy among Mormons and non-Mormons alike. The witness discussed the governor Wells’s veto rationale and noted the record of the veto. The committee recessed until afternoon.
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Washington
E. B. Critchy ,Low
Salt Lake City
United States
Utah
Smoot
Condidionx
Deseret News
Evans
Hmit
Snow
Joseph F. Smith
Critchton
Awkwar
Critchlow
Canditons
Wells
Bult Lake City
Minnister
Senate
Eho
Critehiow
Heed Smoot
Worthington
Dewey Case Up Again in Norton Kansas Court
Court resumed at 9 this morning with jurors in the box. Witnesses including Mire Barnes and Pearl Rose testified denying conversations about expulsion of settlers and threats. State called Mr Glover of Kansas City. a two hour discussion yielded sparse details about a June 1819 incident and a revolver, before adjourning at 11:30 until 1:39 p.m.
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Norton
Kas
Marth
Mire
Barnes
Pearl Rose
McBride
Pearl Ross
Glover
Kansas City
Pataway
Dewey
Bott
Lawer
Hatchite
Darling
Ryatt
Ware May Quit Over Pension Bureau Rift
Washington March 11 A crisis looms over sharp policy disputes between Eugene Ware commissioner of pensions and Interior officials W Miller and Davenport deputy commissioner. The quarrel centers on political case handling and internal department politics. Ware has submitted resignation to the president awaiting action.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Eugene Ware
Pensions
W. Miller
Interfor
Davenport
Ware
Cabinet debates Sawyer stance over Helena report
Washington dispatch states the cabinet discussed a press report about Captain Sawyer of the gunboat Helena being in the mud. Members reportedly indicated the attitude Sawyer would take if the matter were pursued, though no direct advice was given.
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Washington
Cabinet Today
Sawyer
United States
Helena
Cabimet
State Oratorical Contest Draws Rah Rah Talent
Topeka hosts a large reception at Washburn as twenty universities send delegates to the annual state oratorical contest. Ottawa University dominates talk with its contestant, while Washburn, Baker, Midland, and Emporia highlight the event with diverse banners. Police prepare for orderly proceedings as judges select the winner to advance to the Interstate contest and claim a $90 prize.
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Topeka
Baker
Emporia
Ottawa
Midland
E.U
Ths
Kansas
Kansan
Washburn College
Washburn Chapel
Wwa
Baker University
Ottaw
Wa University
E. Collett
Pélice McCollum
Collexen
Shburn
Midland College
Ottawa University
Fairmont
Winfieid
Enllesos
Salina
Wesleyan University
College of Emporia
Kansas Wesleyan
Washburn
Southwest Kansas , College
Fairmount College
W. D. Goble
P. W. Emerson
Perbane
Joe
Ottawa Academy
Kentucky
Otis Pitt
Fam Hudson
Migland College
Mr. Goble
Hudson Lyn Dark Porte
Iir
Arthur L. Quant
Quant
EES
Nate
Bs Je
Capel Ue
Evelyne Dadisman
Crawt
Sliver
Halmeek Tisai
Cemeteriainment
Aes Morrow
Milas Tod
Mins Hudson
Thayer
Miss Kellum
Mins Renwick
Mime Wilard
Steele
Tice
Delay
Ay. Carruthers
Air
Anderson
Silver
Ten Punch
Mies Riddie
3 McLellan
Mins Cheney
Leavitt
Mohler
Colaren
Murig
Howard Carruth
Frank Carruth
Clark
No Dominon
Michigan University
M. 8. Snow
Washington University
J. W. Haucher
Dissutent Town
W. H. Sprowh
Sedan
Kan
H. A. Bureh
W. A. Johnston
Kas
Walue
Kowa
Edythe Forristar
Kast
Ana Wealeyan University
Atchison
Dents
G.S Cox
Charles W. Smith
Kansas Wesleyan University
Mitchells Advice on Wage Reduction Referendum
The United Mine Workers in Indiana and surrounding states send ballots for Tuesday’s referendum on accepting a 5.55 percent wage cut or closing soft coal mines April 1. President Mitchell and officers authorize a letter urging acceptance to preserve unity and avoid greater future losses. The notice notes industrial strain and the caution against a damaging strike as operators push for wage cuts. Also included are weather notes and the Allen-Bawersock congressional contest adjourned to April 13 by the contesting board.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers’ Focal Union
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Tilmore
Maryland
Michlin
Kentucky
West Virginia
Ows
Mitchell
Cowls
W. B. Wilson
Walker and Railroads Shape State Convention
A long report details how supporters of A. J. Walker used railroad money and influence to dominate the state Republican convention, while opponents were fragmented. It covers the nomination of Walker to the railroad board, taxes shifted onto rail lines, and efforts to control legislative and party committee outcomes. The piece notes the roles of railroad attorneys and the split among delegates, with Wheatley and Kelly figures rising in opposition and several electors named amid rail interests.
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A. J0. Walker
Reece Kelly
Walker Railroad
Committee On
Railroad of Corporation
Walker
Kelly
Singer
Kellys
M. A. Low
Rock Itland
J. H. Richards
Missouri Pacific
Richards
Wiemin
Ialters
County
Wheatley
Ber
Wealker
George
J. W. Robison
Butler
He & Stockman
Frisco
Cera
Kanene ix
Etite Ranentton
Waason
Wyasidatte
Tipton
Lyon
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