Russia Quietly Declares Manchuria Policy Amid Japan Tension
Berlin dispatch reports Russia will respect treaty rights in Manchuria and refrain from settling its future, removing a point of Japanese leverage. Japan informs Germany no troops landed in Korea and no current plans for action. London high authority confirms Germany and the Triple Alliance stay neutral in a Russia Japan war.
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Manchuria
Berlin
China
Russia
Japan
Manchurka
Australia
Philippines
Germany to Remain Neutral in Russo Japanese War
London report based on AP high authority states Germany will stay neutral in a war between Russia and Japan, with other dreibund members likely to follow. The decision could be announced from Berlin and is seen as restraining hostilities to the two powers, boosting peace efforts by France and Britain.
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London
Associated Press
Russia
Japan
Germany
Dreibund
Berlin
France
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
Tokio
Japan Delivers Preliminary Note to Russia on War Questions
Foreign Minister Komura sent a preliminary note to Baron De Rosen on Saturday. The cabinet and elder statesmen discussed the issues and expect a final decision soon. Once decided, the conferees will present the answer to the throne before Baron De Rosen receives Japan's final proposals.
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Japan
Russia
Russians ready for war in Manchuria predicts large reinforcements
Special dispatch from Harbin reports Russian officers say war is inevitable yet they are ready. They claim Port Arthur will be seized with 100000 troops and that 100000 more can reach Manchuria within ten days, signaling a rapid escalation.
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Paris
Patrie
Harbin
Port Arthur
Manchurian
Russia threatens Pekin if China allies with Japan
The Daily Mail correspondent reports Russia has warned the Chinese government it will immediately occupy Pekin if China teams with Japan. The grand council advised the throne to pursue neutrality.
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London
Tien Tsin
The
Daily Mail
Russia
Pekin
China
Japan
Grand Council
Merchant Vessels for Transports
The state department has been informed that Japan has requisitioned thirty merchant vessels for transports. Advices received here show that the Russians are increasing their guard at Seoul daily and that the French have made arrangements to establish a guard there.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
Seoul
Hotel Swindler Breaks Jail in Springfield Case
William Reid alias L. O. Hoffman, once linked to a $10 000 swindle from the Pacific in 1902, escapes jail in Springfield Mass as authorities pursue him to face ongoing charges.
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Springfield
Mass
William Reid
L. O. Hoffman
Fire destroys Odd Fellows block in Plymouth with loss over 80000
Fire swept the Odd Fellows block in Plymouth on January 12 causing more than 80000 in damages to buildings and tenants. Fire Captain Eddy was killed during efforts to fight the blaze which started in a basement furnace.
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Moots
Plymouth
Mass
Odd Fellows
Eddy
Inquest seeks blame for Iroquois theater fire
Chicago January inquest resumes to fix responsibility as Coroner Traeger says officials of theater and city departments will testify. Attorney Monroe Fulkerson presents evidence about two iron gates at the main stairway trap, their locking, and a chain over a railing. Bodies recovered include Miss Louise Harris, Mrs. Sullins, nurse Miss Ethel DeProse, and Miss Gallately, with life preservers still on.
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Chicago
Traeger
Monroe Fulkerson
Fulkerson
Building Department
Albion
Victoria
Vancouver
Clalam
Louise Harris
W. J. Harris
Spokane
Thomas Sullins
Seattle
Haris
Ethel DeProse
Tacoma
Gallately
A. J. C. Gallately
Bank of Montreal
Inauguration Parade for Herrick Harding and State Officers
Columbus Ohio reports the inauguration of Governor Myron T. Herrick and Lieutenant Governor Warren G. Harding at noon. A rotunda ceremony was followed by a military and civic parade with an estimated 8 000 participants. A 200 rider division showcased ceremonial troops from various historical periods.
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Columbus
Myron T. Herrick
Warren G. Harding
Capitol
Fatal Grade Crossing Crash In Latrobe Station
Charles Capatoni and his wife were sleigh riding when a freight train struck their sleigh at Bradenville crossing on the Pennsylvania Railroad. Capatoni was killed instantly while his wife was hurled over a 25 foot embankment with both legs broken and internal injuries.
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Latrobe
Charles Capaton
Bradenville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Capatoni
Flames in a Big Factory in Washington Jan 12
Fire roars through the five story Brown block on South Street causing interior damage and prompting evacuation. no injuries reported as firefighters battle the blaze through the afternoon in the capital city.
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Washington, Jan
Fire Tragedy at Iroquois Theatre Amid Locked Gates
Jury heard how locked doors and a key in theater manager Dusenberry's possession trapped patrons during the blaze. Mrs. A. C. Widfall died at Lakeside hospital and Leroy Greenwald's body was identified in Mount Hope cemetery. Norman Corbin’s body was later identified at the county morgue. Main street rooms suffered total loss with $125,000 estimated damage and two thirds covered by insurance.
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A. C. Widfall
Oakenwald Avenue
Lakeside Hospital
Leroy Greenwald
Mount Hope Cemetery
Norman Corbin
Greenwald
Corbin
Main Street
More Clallam Victims Recovered And Alive Passenger
Relief spread as authorities confirmed several Clallam disaster bodies recovered including Louise Harris Spokane Mrs. Thomas Sullins Mount Sicker and Vallasley Victoria Ethel DeProse Tacoma deck hand Alexander Harvey and three unidentified women. W H Grimes believed drowned turned up alive after clinging to the pilot house and being rescued by the tug Holyoke to Port Townsend.
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Seattle
Wash
Louise Harris
Spokane
Thomas Sullins
Mount Sicker
Vallasley
Victoria
Ethel DeProse
Tacoma
Alexander Harvey
Clallam
W. H. Grimes
Holyoke
Port Townsend
Death of General Gordon in Florida Home
Lieutenant General John Brown Gordon died at his winter home near Miami after a stomach and liver congestion following indigestion. Born July 6, 1832 in Puson county Pennsylvania, he rose from captain to major general in the Civil War, acclaimed for bold leadership and a dash that made him beloved by his soldiers. He urged Confederate veterans to accept defeat and rebuild the country.
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Atlanta
John Brown Gordon
Miami
Fla
Gordon
Puson County
Georgia State University
D. H. Hill
Chevalier Bayard
Daisy engagement hint sparks wedding gossip at reception
At the reception guests discuss Daisy possibly announcing an engagement to Dick. A comment about Daisy’s plans remains unconfirmed, while Pick appears notably uncomfortable as the conversation hints at forthcoming news.
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Daisy
Harper’s Bazar
Consuls Under Fire in China Investigated by President
Washington reports the president and secretary of state will conduct a thorough probe into the U S consular service in China. Targeted are John Goodnow at Shanghai Robert M McWade at Canton and Carl Johnson at Amoy with serious charges from Philippines officials and others.
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Washington
United States
China
Consul Goodnow
John Goodnow
Minneapolis
Shanghai
Robert M McWade
Philadelphia
Canton
Carl Johnson
Amoy
Goodnow
State Department
Johnson
Philippines
MeWade
McWade
George W.’. Curtis
Congressional Library
United States Supreme Court
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Joodnew
Comstock
J. H. Ranger
George A. Derby
New York
Mashal
Coodhow
Derby
Messrs. Goodnow
Roosevelt
Taft Nomination Confirmed as Secretary of War
Washington January 12 The senate has confirmed the nomination of William H. Taft to be secretary of war.
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Taft
Washington
Senate
William H. Taft
Dying man driven from Duluth camp over hiccups
John Kollak, a lumber camp worker near Duluth, was driven from the camp by fellow loggers after ten days of hiccoughs. He grew weak, could barely walk to the station, and is dying in a Duluth hospital. The men complained the hiccups kept them awake at night.
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Duluth
Minn
John Kollak
Kollak
Nantucket Steamer Fails to Reach Island Amid Ice Embargo
Woods Hole Mass January 12 The steamer Nantucket again failed to reach Nantucket with supplies and mail, drifting ice blocking the shoreward approach within a mile and a half after a three hour battle watched by hundreds. The embargo lasts ten days, the longest in years with residents living on eels and pork.
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Mass
Nantucket
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