Russian Fleet War Preparations and Movements Described
The report details Russian troop mobilization aimed at meeting Japanese advances, with Kuropatkin directing movements from a train and potential northern Korea landings prompting northern relocations. It notes a protective night-attack posture, rapid rail moves to Mukden by March 26, and ITO's arrival in Seoul on March 17.
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Kuropatkin
Omsk
Siberia
Mukden
Ito
Seoul
Torpedo boat destroyed near Port Arthur
Che Foo reports on the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Skorrol striking an unplaced mine as it entered Port Arthur on March 16. Four crew members were saved. Viceroy Alexieff confirms the damage but denies a fire outbreak as reported.
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Che Foo
Port Arthur
Skorrol
Viceroy Alexieff
Norwegian Steamers Reach Shanghai After Port Arthur Bombardment
The Brand Argo and Leirestad, released by authorities at Port Arthur, arrived in Shanghai. Crews testified under oath while the Argo rested beside the Russian battleship Retvizan, where a shell killed 19 nearby sailors. Bombardment casualties include 25 sightseers and three clerks, with eighty perishing aboard ships. Food remains sufficient in Port Arthur but controlled by military authorities. The harbor also holds the Kasan, four Russian merchantmen, a whaler, and Mongolia wounded.
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New York
Argo
Leirestad
Port Arthur
Shanghai
Fort Arthur
Retvizan
Bcarcely
Diana
Vladivostok
Kasan
Mongolia
Kuropatkin Chooses Liao Yang as First Target
St. Petersburg May 17 reports General Kuropatkin has selected Liao Yang as the initial focus for Manchu frontier operations, instead of Mukden. Liao Yang lies ten miles west of the railway and will be connected by a special line by his arrival, offering strategic advantages.
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St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Mandelstamm Fleeing Germany Named Not Expelled
Berlin reports Mandelstamm, cited by Chancellor von Bülow as a leading protestor against Russian students, is not among thirty expelled and fled to Switzerland after anticipated order. Frau Setkin recounts Mandelstamm’s past when Soviet guards shot dissidents during a march to Siberia, praising his courage as a despised Russian Jew.
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Berlin
Mandelstamm
von Buclow
Reichstag
Germany
Switzerland
Frau Setkin
Breslau
Siberia
Gald
Roosevelt action ends Summers term in Dietrich inquiry fallout
President Roosevelt removing William Summers, Nebraska US district attorney, amid the Dietrich inquiry. Reported Washington and Omaha dispatches say Summers will be replaced. meanwhile rumors of South American alliances surface as Peru’s fate looms regarding US influence and potential protectorate talk.
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U. S
Summers
Washington
Senator Dietrich
Nebraska
William Son
United States
Roosevelt Jory
Dietrich
Ed *Ewafer
Omaha Bee
Br. Ummers
Chirras Tndsay
Sae Uffier
Omaha
Bummers
American Absorption Likely If South American Insurrections Rise
A New Orleans dispatch reports that South American governments fear U S presidents would recognize rebel factions and seek annexation if any country experiences an insurrection. Chicago dates and sources cited by the Tribune outline imminent political risk and potential U S intervention.
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Roosevelt
Aeronaut Montina Perishes In Balloon Flight
New York dispatch reports Signora Antonette Silhimbani, an Italian balloonist, ascended on Sunday then drifted to the Platte River region. The balloon was found unmanned hours later and the woman’s body was recovered from the river.
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New York
Signora
Antonette SilHmbani
Builders Union Strike Shuts Planning Mills in Sacramento
In Sacramento on March 17, the U S Contractors Association met and voted to close the planning mills, widening the labor clash. Carpenters are the only building trades workers left at work in the city today.
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Sacramento
Cal
U S Contractors Association
Marquis Ito Arrives in Seoul with Military Honors
Ito arrives at Chemulpo greeted by Korean officials and Japanese ministers. The special train is welcomed with military honors as Ito is carried in a green palanquin to the emperor's mansion. Japanese troops line the route while thousands of Koreans witness the event. Ito to be received by the Korean Emperor on March 19.
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Park Tou San
Long White Mountain
Tumen
Liao Yang
China
Liao Tung Peninsula
New Chwang
Liao Ho
Ito
Chemulpo
G. Hayashi
Ejucht
Seoul
Marquis Ito
Tokyo Ends Tobacco Monopoly Plan In July
The government outlines a phased move to a tobacco monopoly starting July first with existing stocks and plants appraised by joint appraisers. Compensation to manufacturers equals three years of income, bonds may fund the launch, and sugar tariffs are proposed with possible woolen duties.
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Tokyo
Missionary Bishop in Far East Describes Naval Engagements
Letters from Bishop David H. Moore of the Methodist Episcopal church recount his voyage from Shanghai to Chemulpo aboard the Sungari which was sunk by Russian warships. He witnessed the fight that destroyed the Varlag and Korietz and remained near the danger zone with General Allen while missionaries must evacuate.
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New York
The
Missionary Society
David H. Moore
Methodist Episcopal Church
Asia
Shanghai
Chemulpo
Sungari
Moore
Varlag
Korietz
Gen. Allen
Amie Mahep
Far East
Japan Accepts Chinese Troop Concentration On Manchurian Front
Tokyo dispatch reported by Tageblatt via Berlin says Japan will object only minimally to China's troop buildup on the Manchurian frontier. The note frames neutrality as key and notes Japan has not moved to intervene, seeing the troop presence as a means to localize the war, prompted by China's initiative.
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New York
Japan
Tokle
Tageblatt
Herald
Berlin
China
Ching
Northern Securities Officials Meet In New York
New York March 17 Officials from Northern Securities held extended talks with President Hill directors including George F. Baker and Col Clough along with legal representatives to discuss ongoing matters.
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New York
Northern Securities
Hill
George F. Baker
Col. Clough
Pair litigation perjurers on trial in Paris court
The cage against Masse and Mauranne charged with false testimony in the Fair Nation case opened before the correctional tribunal of the Seine. Mrs. Oelrichs and Mrs. Vanderbilt interests were presented by Deputy Jean Cruppi. Witnesses are being heard.
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Paris
Masse
Mauranne
Seine
Oelrichs
Vanderbilt
Jean Cruppi
Cincinnati Arrives with Former Korean Officers
The United States cruiser Cincinnati docks from Chemulpo reporting calm at the front. Upon Minister Allen's request it lands two former Korean officers who had fled Korea due to friendship with Russia.
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Che Foo
Cincinnati
Chemulpo
Allen
Korea
Russia
Troops Concentrate in Loa Yang as Guerrilla Formations Grow
From Loa Yang in Manchuria dated March 17 the report notes ongoing troop concentration and the formation of guerrilla detachments. Prices have risen sharply amid the unsettled conditions.
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Loa Yang
Manchuria
Japan seeks alliance as China foes Western powers
The Bourse Gazette reports Japan has abandoned hope for American aid and now seeks an alliance with China. It predicts China will soon break neutrality as hostility to the West grows.
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St. Petersburg
Bourse Gazette
Japan
America
China
the Gazette
Port Arthur to Open for Spring Shipments
Lloyds agent at New Chwang reports Port Arthur will open March 25 and 30 with steamers chartered for spring shipments. He says rumors of an imminent attack on New Chwang are false and trade continues. Japanese forces may land in Kai Chou bay near Tashi Chao.
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Kuropatkin
Korea
Yalu
Feng Hung Cheng
Kai Chou Bay
Tashi Chao
New Chwang
Roosevelt to skip formal opening of St. Louis exposition
President Roosevelt will not attend the opening exercises of the St. Louis exposition. He had considered visiting, with initial indications of possible attendance, but has decided he cannot be present at the opening and has not ruled out a visit later during the fair.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Francis
Exposition Company
St. Louis
Ticket Manipulators Along Western System
The Southern Pacific company began prosecutions against men accused of fraudulently manipulating local tickets, alleging loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars. A Watsonville warrant for F W Johnson, hotel proprietor, charges forgery connected to a ticket watch he sold to Samuel Flanking’s son. Further prosecutions are expected from Portland to El Paso.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific Company
Watsonville
F. W. Johnosa
Samuel Flanking
Portland
el Paso
Archbishop Farley Flies From Rome to Naples
Rome reports Archbishop Farley of New York left today for Naples and will sail tomorrow for Horace.
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Rome
Archbishop Farley
New York
Naples
Horac
Roosevelt Invincible Declared At Minnesota GOP Rally
At the Minnesota Republican convention March 17 Governor Vangant dubbed "the hero of merger" and said Roosevelt is an invincible candidate. He argued the party holds an impregnable position and urged tariff revision by friends, not enemies, without pledge to a fixed schedule.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Vangant
Roosevelt
Senate Passes Timber Disposal Bill and Related Measures
In Washington the Senate approved a bill authorizing the interior secretary to dispose of timber on public lands with proceeds added to the irrigation reclamation fund. Also passed were bills validating Bitter Root Valley Montana patents and reinstating certain homestead rights. The Senate then met in executive session.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of the Interior
Irrigation Reclamation Fund
Bitter Root Velley
Montana
Allen V. Reed
Lst
M.laurin
Cincinnati
Indianola
Leland
McLaurin
HOUSE
Taylor
Mail robber identified as Toronto jailbreak participant
Edward Kerlin alias Edward Pierce, linked to aiding Fred Rice Frank Rutledge and Thomas Jones in a Toronto escape attempt on April 4 1901. One constable killed, others wounded. Kerlin captured in Chicago and identified from Canadian authorities photos.
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Edward Pierce
Chicago
Edward Kerlin
Fred Lee Rice
Frank Rutledge
Thomas Jones
Toronto
Kerlin
Rice
Rutledge
Jones
Aurora
Ont
Canada
Chester Sheldon
Joilet
Iikeness
Alle Honey
Vincy Ellwett
Kate Seellman
Viellanece
Railroad Brotherhood Opposes Safety Device Legislation
Washington report notes P. H. Morrissey and H. R. Fuller of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen testifying before the House Interstate and Commerce Committee. They oppose a measure authorizing the narrow gauge Toad to fit locomotives with water brakes, citing Rio Grande failures to comply with safety rules.
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Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Commerce
P. H. Morrissey
H. R. Fuller
Brotherhood of Railroad
Rio Grande
Congress
Miners Plan Return to Telluride to Defend Rights
A Denver conference involving Stewart Torpes A H Floaten Antone Mattie and a Telluride miners union committee pledged to defend their rights against mob interference. After meeting Western Federation of Miners officials, D Haywood indicated criminal action may be pursued against the mob.
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Denver
Stewart Torpes
Sf ‘Ihe’. Telfurida
Miners’ Union
A. H. Floaten
Antone Mattie
Telluride
Western Federation of Miners
D. Haywood
Telluride Strikers Ordered Off Train by Citizens Alliance
Telluride Colorado reports the forced ejectment of striking miners and union sympathizers continues. On the passenger train departing today 15 to 20 men left under orders and suggestions from the Citizens Alliance. Nick Thomas president of the miners union and MM. J. Sullivan a labor leader have been notified to leave but have not yet departed.
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Telluride
Colo
Citizens’ Alliance
Nick Thomas
Miners’ Union
MM. J. Sullivan
Chicago capitalists leader Jesse Spalding dies at home
Chicago financier Jesse Spalding, a prominent capital figure, died at his home after a lengthy illness described as stomach trouble. The death occurred on March 17 in Chicago.
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Chicago
Jesse Spalding
Duke of Cambridge Dies at Glouces ter House
The Duke of Cambridge died at 1 35 this morning at Glouces ter house London. Born March 26 1819 he was a cousin of Queen Victoria and a long time national and charitable figure. He had recently grown feeble but remained active in public life. His death ends the title Duke of Cambridge and affects royal ceremonial ranks.
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London
Duke of Cambridge
Queen Victoria
Gloucester House
Park Lane
Ila
France
Waas
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Fitzgeorge
England
Six Mile Bottom
Canbridgeshire
Duke of
Cambridge
Order of the Garter
Kew
Dewey Trial Proceedings Begin in Norton
In Norton Kansas on March 17 Lara Thompson opened for the state in the Dewey trial with the first argument, followed by unspecified remarks as proceedings continued.
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Norton
Kan
Mar
Lara Thompson
Miners Vote Signals Averted Strike Across States
Unofficial returns from ballots of miners show a nationwide pattern with 179,060 voters. About 7,060 favored accepting the two year contract and 5 percent opposed, indicating a possible strike was avoided. The heaviest negative vote appeared in Nebraska.
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Indianapolis
Naoatlal
Cba
Neaos
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