Easter observances mark Orthodox Russia as debut
Rain delays normal work across Russia as Easter rites unfold in St. Petersburg. In St Isaac's Cathedral crowds fill the vast church while diplomats attend the imperial services. In Port Arthur, Japanese ships are raised and refitted, and Russian officers receive honors for defense during the February torpedo attack.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Far East
Empire
St. Isaac’s Cathedral
Stark
Vladimir
Prince Ukhtomsky
Submarine Mines Reported Off Takushan and Yalu
Shanghai reports Hussians planted submarine mines off Takushan and in the Yalu while Japanese forces push toward the south bank of the Yalu in Korea. Refugees fear possible landings at Posslet Bay and transport along the Chinese Eastern line suffers delays due to fuel and equipment shortages.
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Shanghai
Takushan
Yalu
Korea
Posslet Bay
St. Petersburg
Amursky Kral
Chinese Eastern Railroad
Alexieff
Mukden
Jap Ships to Be Used Against Themselves
Port Arthur action described Bayan and Novik aiding torpedo boat destroyer Slini after it ran aground. The Russian fleet then sailed from harbor forming a line of battle, while the Japanese declined to engage.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Bayan
Novik
Slini
Death by Acids and Fall On Busy Broadway Corner
In New York at Broadway and Thirty-fourth streets two suicides shocked bystanders within minutes. A messenger, reportedly starved, drank carbolic acid outside the Broadway Tabernacle and died after convulsions. A rubber stamp maker from a nearby building then fell from a third floor window and died at the drug store.
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New York
Broadway
Thirty-fourth
Broadway Tabernacle
Car
Stork
Four Chinese youths drowned off Burrard Inlet in Canada
Four wealthy Chinese boys sent to Vancouver for education under the Chinese Reform association perished when their small boat capsized on Burrard Inlet Tuesday afternoon. A search found their upturned boat floating on the inlet as divers and officials continued inquiries.
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Vancouver
B. C
China
Chinese Reform Association
Burrard Inlet
Russ refutes idea of Russia Germany France alliance
In St Petersburg on April 7 an editorial attacks a section of the Russian press advocating a Russia Germany France bloc to counter the yellow peril and Anglo-Saxon influence. It suggests France and England style reconciliation with America as a future coalition against Germany.
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St. Petersburg
Russ
Russia
Germany
France
England
America
Indians Die in Maywood Train Wreck En Route to Washington
Sixty three Indians traveling to see President Roosevelt were killed or seriously injured when a mail train collided with the Oregon express in dense fog two miles west of Maywood Illinois. Chief White Horse and several others died or were critically hurt as rescuers freed victims from the wreckage. The Indians were from the Rushville Nebraska reservation and were bound for New York for a show.
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Maywood
Ill
Washington
Roosevelt
Here
Northwestern
Chicago
White Horse
Lake Michigan
Rushville
Neb
New York
Heroe
Philip Tron
Thomas Comelast
Big Chief
Luther Standing Bear
Annie Gooseface
William Sitting Bull
Chief Sitting Bull
Tron Tail
Highwayman chase ends in gunfight on New York street
In a dramatic pursuit on Thirty fourth street and Secona avenue an armed man snatched a pocketbook from a young woman. Joseph Corn pursued Kenny and was shot in the arm and abdomen. E Y Johnson tackled Kenny, who fired at Johnson injuring his jaw. Police halted the scene as a mob demanded lynching.
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New York
Thirty-fourth Street
Secona Avenue
John Kenny
Ao & Moving Car
Joseph Corn
Kenny
Third Agcade
Thirtyfourth Street
Efricete Kensy
E. Y. Johnson
Woodside
Johnson
France Considers Disposal Of St Pierre And Miquelon
Pafia April 7 reports that France contemplates disposing the islands of St Pierre and Miquelon. The note signals possible changes in colonial holdings and maritime interests affecting North Atlantic territories.
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Pafia
France
St. Pierre and
Mique
Pistol Duel Ends in Fatal double Shootout
From Huntington West Virginia dispatches: John McFarland chief of police of North Fork and J A Ballard lumber merchant and capitalist are dead after a pistol duel that followed the Republican district convention. The duel arose from the Dawson Teter gubernatorial race. Both men were supporters of opposing candidates and were killed after meeting outside the convention hall.
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Chicago
Tribune
Huntington
W. Va
Gage
John McFarland
North Fork
J. A. Ballard
Dawson
Charles F. Teter
McFarland
Ballard
Teter
Robbery at Rose Fork government trading post
A special report from Rose Fork Idaho says two masked men held up the government trading post last night and secured about 1500 in gold and silver. They bound Pyke, ordered him to surrender, rifled the safe, and fled with the loot.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Rose Fork
Idaho
Pyke
Port Arthur hospital hit by shells prompt gas deaths
A St Petersburg correspondent reports that many slightly wounded in Port Arthur died from poisonous gases released by Japanese shells. He notes Japanese projectiles strike near the hospital and says the city hospital at Dalny may be evacuated if bombed to avoid risking humanitarian duty.
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St. Petersburg
Vostchny Vestnik
Port Arthur
Dalny
War-Torn Liao Yang Transforms Into Military City
A Novosti correspondent from Liao Yang, March 23, reports small towns becoming military cities with arriving troops. Living costs soar as merchants lose private freight, no shipments from Port Arthur, prices rise two to three times. Americana beer jumps to 50 cents a bottle from 10. Limited railroad space leaves no relief from high prices.
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Ot. Petersburg
Novost
Liao Yang
Port Arthur
Seoul appoints Cho Min Heul as minister to Japan
Seoul announces Cho Min Heul former U S minister will become minister to Japan replacing Hyun Yong Un who declined the post. Hayashi says three Japanese merchants were killed in Se Chane province due to internal strife as Tong-Hak uprisings near Pang are routine disturbances with no political significance. Reports from New York claim China may move to replace Japan, with a land defeat by Russia seen as a trigger, and Japan expects no help from China as intervention could backfire.
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Korea
Cho Min Heul
United States
Japan
Hyun Yong UN
M. Hayashi
Se Chane
Pang
New York
Berlin
China
Russia
Ruling on royalty license case at New York board
The board of general appraisers sustained a protest by a Kansas City firm against duties on a royalty license. It involved imported parts of a French patented machine and the added value taxed by the Kansas City surveyor. The board overruled the surveyor's decision.
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New York
Board of General Appraisers
Kansas City
France
No Early Settlement of Panama Strike
New York April 7 dispatch reports little prospect for settlement of the Panama railroad strike. The stoppage causes growing travel disruption as eight steamers in Panama Bay cannot load or unload. Bluejackets are handling supplies that arrived for warships, and new vessels continue to arrive amid the disruption.
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New York
Panama
Herald
Panama Bay
Fire destroys warehouse at Cole Manufacturing plant
A fire in Memphis on April 7 caused about 60,000 in damages at the Cole Manufacturing plant. A large storage warehouse loaded with finished goods and freight cars burned. insurance partly covered the loss. The fire started in the warehouse and threatened the entire plant before being contained. Cole Manufacturing, a maker of office fixtures and house finishing materials, operates in the southern part of the city.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cole Manufacturing Company
Cola Manufacturing Company
Revolution in Hayti Plot Reported From Kingston
A Kingston Jamaica dispatch says a revolution is planned in Hayti to overthrow President General Lord Alexis. Two factions each crown a general lead the conspiracy.
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New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Hayitt
Lord Alexis
Senate okays survey of Cascade lands in Montana
The Senate passed a bill authorizing surveying of certain lands in Cascade county Montana. Much of the day was devoted to eulogies for the late Senator Hanna with remarks by Mr Foraker detailing their long friendship and shared political work since 1884.
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Washington
Senate
Cascade County
Montana
Hanna
Foraker
Sherman
King of Forgers Under Arrest
Albert E. Bell a noted forger and pouch thief, arrested in Denver after a career that allegedly netted nearly $1,000,000. He faced charges from postal authorities and the American Bankers Association for stealing mail pouches and cashing doctored checks, with a history of aliases and prior prison terms.
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Denver
Albert E. Bell
Tacoma
Washington
Secret Service
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Philadelphia
United States
Baker
Davis
Bell
J. H. Hamilton
A. E. Hammond
J. A. Miller
F. H. Crosby
George Murray
St. Anthony's Hospital
Sharpe
American Bankers’ Association
Crewe
England
Asbury Park
N. J
Bia
Springfield Janerion
E. Hammond
Lincoln Trust Company
St Louis
New York
Elmira Reformatory
Buffalo
Missouri
Jefferson City
Kansas City
King Alfonso Escapes Barcelona Bomb Attack
An official Barcelona telegram reports that as King Alfonso left an exhibition in Barcelona a petard exploded injuring two peasants and an arrest was made. Madrid and London dispatches note censorship delays and describe heavy security, crowds, and the king’s reception in Barcelona during a crisis period.
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Barcelona
Alfonso
London
Spain
Barcélona
King
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Leo
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