Losses Reported In Chong Ju Battle With Russia
Tokyo reports Japanese forces at Chong Ju Korea on March 28 defeating about 600 Russians. Casualties include Lieut Kano and four others killed and Captain Kurokawa plus twelve wounded. infantry had no casualties. Russians claim higher Japanese losses with 40 killed and 188 wounded. Ships and destroyers pursued enemy vessels. several Japanese steamers sank after torpedo strikes and crew rescues followed. Chiefs Hirose and Sugino killed in action. dignified tribute paid to their valor.
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Chong Ju
Togo
Port Arthur
London
Tokio
Korea
Aviju
Kano
Kurokawa
St. Petersburg
Mishtchenko
Chongju
Anju
Stepanoff
Kuropatkin
Hirose
Shimada
Masaki
Kurita
Sugino
Sugine
Aodaka
Tsubame
Golden Hill
Karigane
Fuku Maru
Kasum
Shirakame
Kasumi
Asashio
Akatsuki
Akebono
Oboro
Inazuma
Achaka
Ikatoauch
Usugumo
Slazanami
Shinonome
Misasagi
Manadzuru
Hato
FOGO
Japanese Advance Seizes Halju Seaport
Seoul reports the Japanese army advanced to occupy Halju, a seaport south of Anju, with the capture dated March 27 after the occupation began March 20.
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Seoul
Halju
Anju
Togo reports renewed attempt to bottling Port Arthur
Admiral Togo's dispatch from Tokio details the second attempt to trap the Port Arthur squadron. He says the united squadron left last Saturday and began blocking the harbor entrance at 3:30 Sunday morning. Four steamers were to be sunk, escorted by torpedo boats, near the harbor entrance under searchlights two miles from the entrance.
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Tokio
Togo
Port Arthur
Bottling Up
Moyer Released and Rearrested in Telluride
Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, freed on a $600 bond by County Judge James H. Wardlaw was immediately rearrested by soldiers under Adjutant General Bell amid undisclosed charges of flag desecration.
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Western Federation of Miners
Telluride
Colo
Charles H. Moyer
James H. Wardlaw
Bell
Hiding Behind a Subterfuge in Bennett Will Case
New Haven March 30 The probate appeal of William J. Bryan from a probate decision excluding the $50,000 sealed letter as part of Philo B Bennett s will continued in superior court Ex Judge Stoddard for Mrs Bennett argued the letter was not properly attested nor described in the will and warned against admitting it He noted the letter stated it was to be read by the widow alone and said it showed no intent to be part of the will Bryan tried to speak but was halted by the court and Stoddard maintained Bryan was hiding behind a subterfuge while the letters were deemed inadmissible at that time The case centers on whether Bennett s sealed letter should influence the estate for Bry an educational and charitable use or as a personal bequest by Bennett to Bryan
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New Haven
Conn
William J. Bryan
Philo
Bennett
Stoddard
England
Connecticut
Re. Bennett
Mr. Stoddard
Mr. Bennett
Mr. Bryan
Ryan
Bryan
Newton
Lennett
Heinze Fined 20000 in Butte Looting Suit
Butte Montana March 20 F Augustus Heinze, noted Montana copper magnate, was fined 20000 by Judge Beatty in the suit brought by the Butte and Boston company alleging looting of the Michael Davitt Code. J H Trevise and Alfred Frank were fined 1000 each. Carrog Warfield was found not guilty and discharged.
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Butte
Mont
F. Augustus. Heinze
Montana
Beatty
Aginst Heinze Et al
Butte and Boston Company
Michael Davitt
J. H. Trevise
Alfred Frank
Carrog Warfield
Flood danger eased in Michigan as rivers fall
Saginaw reports improved flood conditions with lower water levels though business remains at a standstill. A tug took supplies to Tolston district to aid flood areas. Grand River at Grand Rapids also receding and major danger appears to be over.
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Saginaw
Mich
Hostile Regulations Issued by Russian Naval Commander
Vice Admiral Materdtt commander of the Russian naval forces at Port Arthur announces that all warships and merchant vessels entering the west zone without lights or during the days without flags will be considered hostile unless they stop when a blank shell is fired.
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Che Foo
Materdtt
Port Arthur
Pro Progressionists Denounce Marquis Ite Mission
In Seoul on March 30 the Korean progressions say Marquis Ite dampened radical government change hopes during his visit. They claim his stance inhibits reforms speculation schemes.
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Seoul
Marquis Ite
Mine explosion in Possiet Bay tied to Japanese landing fears
On Possiet Bay a mine exploded by a whale wash ashore evidence shows mines laid by Iussians in anticipation of a Japanese landing. The incident underscores the wartime fear and disruption around Vladivostok.
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Vladivostok
Possiet Bay
Special Diet Finances Pass War Taxes in Japan
Tokyo reports the special diet completed its session approving most of the cabinet financial program. It trimmed the annual special tax from 34 million to 31 million dollars and funds deficits by cutting administrative costs. The salt monopoly was not created. Banks receive authority to issue savings prize debentures up to 15 million dollars yearly with set interest and prize rules.
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Tokio
The Blindness of England Editorial Stirs Russo British Talk
The Novoe Vremya editorial urges Russo British understanding, arguing Japan’s success harms Britain more than any European power. It labels Japan America’s sharpshooter and notes a U S naval commander at Chemulpo.
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England
St Petersburg
Novce Vremya
Japan
Great Britain
United States
America
Chemulpe
Striking teamster on Lower Street jailed for 60 days
Kansas City report says Lower Street strikemaker convicted of violating an injunction against blocking non union workers and sentenced to sixty days in jail.
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Kansas City
Burton Not Sentenced After Unstated Proceedings
In St Louis on March 20 no action was taken in the United States court on Senator Burton s case. It is expected the bill of exceptions will be completed by tomorrow and filed with a motion for appeal. Sentence will follow and he must post a new bond pending rehearing on appeal.
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St. Louis
United States
Senator Burton
To Morrow
Nevada Tragedy in Searchlight Rivalry Ends in Double Death
In Searchlight Nevada a brawl ends with William Randolph shooting a man in a saloon. Deputy Sheriff Colton bursts in and is shot at. he returns fire, killing Randolph. Randolph dies soon after.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Searchlight
Nevada
William Randolph
Colton
Randolph
Peculiar Suit Awards 15000 Damages in Telephone Shock Case
The Delahunt children win $15,000 in Media Pennsylvania over the death of their father Thomas A Delahunt. A noisy receiver and a fallen electric light wire across the telephone circuit caused the fatal shock while the man had been out of order for days. The suit claimed the electric light company was at fault.
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New York
Media
Thomas A. Delahunt
Delahunt
Peevis Electric Light Company
Faul
Convicted by a Cyclone in Chicago Case
A cyclone that wrecked James McInerney’s home in Indiana Harbor led to a surprise arrest and five year hard labor sentence for bigamy in the Indiana penitentiary. Mrs Olivine Anglais McInerney of Chicago learned of his conviction after his name appeared among storm injured tied to a prior Ontario marriage.
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Chicago
James McInerney
Indiana Harbor
Indiana Penitentiary
McInerney
Olivine Anglais McInerney
Hamilton
Ontario
Belgrade levee breaks flood devastates Indiana and Illinois towns
The Belgrade levee failure floods vast areas in Lawrence County Indiana and parts of Illinois. West Point fills to second stories. two thirds of Lawrence County submerged. Rescue boats mobilize as authorities approve funds for food relief and bond-financed repairs. A flood survivor's tale blends with a jewel theft arrest involving a Toronto bride and groom crossing to the American side.
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Vincennes
Ind
Belgrade
West Point
Lawrence County
Illinois
Indiana
City Council Holds Special Meeting in Indianapolis
Indianapolis. March 30. A special meeting of the city council was held today to discuss pending ordinances and budget adjustments. Council members reviewed proposals on public works funding and potential policy changes affecting downtown development.
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Indianapolis
Piedmont Floods Reach Record Levels As River Rises
Black river in Piedmont Colorado has risen five feet above its highest prior mark over the past week. The flood has inundated the countryside, wrecking buildings and destroying thousands of feet of lumber. Three people drowned near the farm house wreckage, and at MIU Springs residents flee to house tops.
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Piedmont
Colo
Black River
Miu Springs
King of Diamond Smugglers Dead
New York reports the death of Max Lasar known as the king of diamond smugglers. He died at his old home in Roumania after a career that included a Buffalo prison sentence and a notorious honeymoon diamond theft involving a bride carrying a $75,000 package across Niagara Falls. Government agents had shadowed his movements since leaving New York for Amsterdam.
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New York
Treasury Agenta
Roumania
Max Lasar
Lasar
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Amsterdam
Holland
Montreal
Toronto
Botkin Murder Trial Proceedings In Handwriting Evidence
In San Francisco on March 30 the fore noon Botkin murder trial heard handwriting experts Daniel T. Ames and Carl Fisenschimel identify Mrs Botkin's handwriting in prosecution exhibits. They were cross examined and Fisenschimel was on the stand at recess.
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San Francisco
Botkin
Daniel T. Ames
Carl Fisenschimel
Swedes to Sing at Swedish Day at the World’s Fair
Rustav Thalberg of Stockholm arrives in St Louis to arrange sixty Swedish students to sing at Swedish day exercises on June 24. The troupe from the University of Lynd features John Forsell of the Royal Opera of Stockholm, aged 25 to 35, and has performed at three previous Paris expositions.
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St. Louis
Rustav Thalberg
Btockholm
Sweden
University of Lynd
John Forsell
Royal Opera of Stockholm
Cashier Sentenced to Five Years for Bank Misappropriation
Chicago March 30 Francie Wright former cashier of the First National Bank of Dundee NL was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for misappropriating over 30000 of the bank funds.
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Chicago
Francie
Wright
First National Bank of Dundee
Wreck Injures Many on Texas Sabine Pass Line
Serious passenger wreck near Longview Texas on the Sabine Pass and Northwestern line injures many passengers and may have fatalities.
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Longview
Tex
Texas, Sabine Pass
Northwestern
Japanese Exhibit Materials Arrive for Louisiana Purchase Fair
The Japanese arriving on the Portland and Asiatic were bound for St Louis to help erect the Japanese exhibit. The Indrapura cargo includes ancient trees small in height, crates of perfumed wood, and decorative items for the Japanese pavilion. Fans and decorative material accompany the shipment for the fair.
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Portland
Ore
St Louis
East
Japan
Japanes
Senate passes post office bills and rail relief measures
Washington bills extend map filing time and Western Alaska railroad work, curb building height near the Capitol, study reclaiming Kootenai overflow lands, and add quarters at Robinson Point. Senate panel shifts mail class funding and raises railway clerks, with changes to stamps and division costs. House resumes sundry civil bill as debate over race and law continues.
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Washington
Senate
Western Alaska Construction Company
Capitol
Washington Monument
Kootena River
Idaho
Robinson Point Coast
Chandler
Senata
Senate Committee
Cara
Boston
Philadelphia March Sag Exeaha Nominees Noted
A fragmentary report lists a slate for Firet district with Henry Biasbaee Jones and Robert Adama, Jtgh Moon, A. Castor. George fifth, Edward Morrerly sixth, D. McCreary also mentioned.
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Philadelphia
March
Sag Exeaha
Firet District
Henry ¥. Biasbaee Jones
Robert Adama
Jtgh Moon
A. Castor
George
Edward Morrerly
D. McCreary
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Moyer
Judge Stoddard
Mrs. Bennett
Heinze
Burton
Bigamist
Colorado
Elmira Wright
Roy Stratton
Logan
Lewiston
Ihg
Bartlett
Gillett
Massachusetts
South
Mr. Gillett
Crumpacker
Inc
Maddox
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