Russia and Japan clash as Kuropatkin advances
Reports from Warsaw and St. Petersburg describe renewed fighting with casualties in Leszno street and a Russian advance to Sandepas. Kuropatkin details captures of Khaila tosa Kheigoutaya and Wehei taitse, with 200 cattle taken and 100 Japanese prisoners. The front remains volatile with ongoing center battles and potential wider engagement.
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St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Russia
Sandepas
Manchuria
Khailatosa
Kheigoutaya
Khanchensan
Expiinsan
Hindkecheng
Weheitaitse
Hun River
Pridentary
Associated Press
Strike movement in Russia shows signs of disintegration
Reports from Saint Petersburg indicate factories are reopening and workers expect a general return to work on Monday. The Libau strike persists while Moscow Saratoff and Lodz show no change. Fears grow in Ivanovo Voznesnik cotton goods town as returning workers abandon political demands for government promises. A noted liberal observer comments on the shift in worker attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
Libau
Moscow
Saratoff
Lodz
Ivanovo-Voznesnik
Empire
Strikes in Russia Foreseen as Spasm not Revolution
The AP quotes a forecast that strikes will sweep Russia like a wave but will not trigger a revolution. The analyst says the unrest is a temporary convulsion, varying by region, and will subside before returning in new form, first in cities then nationwide.
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Associated Press
Russia
Warrants Issued in Appleyard Insolvency Probe
Justice Murphy issues warrants for Arthur F. Appleyard and three Buffalo men in John Doe proceedings over the defunct German bank. Appleyard faces a charge under penal code 603 for misrepresenting bonds of Ohio Union Traction used as security. Emory and Georger are named former bank presidents. Sebelling served as director.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Justice Murphy
John Doe
Arthur F. Appleyard
Loston
Richard Emory
Robert F. Schelling
Eugene A. Georger
Appleyard
Ohio Union Traction Company
Emory
Georger
Sebelling
Painter Kills Wife Then Takes Own Life in Battle Creek
In Battle Creek Michigan on January 28 Harry A Knickerbocker a painter shot and killed his wife who was 26 and then killed himself. The couple had domestic troubles as the wife had begun divorce proceedings and Knickerbocker faced peace bond restrictions. The couple’s two boys aged 5 and 8 witnessed the tragedy in their home. Knickerbocker had a prior sentence of sixty five days in jail last summer for abusing his wife.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Harry A. Knickerbocker
Senators Exposed by Equal Suffrage Scheme Trigger Curious Searches
In Springfield on January 28, Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch and Mrs. Flora G. Moulton exposed a married list error by a state employee while seeking equal suffrage. The list mistakenly included single senators, prompting letters to wives asking them to identify "Mrs. Senator" and stirring anticipation of inquiries when senators return home.
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Springfield
Senate
Catherine Waugh McCulloch
Flora G. Moulton
Chicago
Richard Barr
Joliet
Carl Lundberg
Mine Owners Reluctant to Stand Firm on Government Judgment
Essen Germany January 28 coal mine owners object to the resolution accepting the government commission’s judgment on workers complaints. They had promised to abide by the decision but have modified their stance, acknowledging an inability to maintain an obstinate position against government and public opinion. Settlement will take time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essen
Prussia
Government Commission
Populist Chairman James H. Ferris Publishes Letter
Joliet Illinois January 28 James H Ferris national chairman of the Populist national committee and editor of the Joliet News has made public a letter outlining party positions and calls for support amid rising tensions within the movement.
The New Armored Cruiser Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania, a new U S navy cruiser over 500 feet long with heavy armor and 22 knots speed, is described as a formidable fighting craft nearly as strong as a battleship. The photo shows her near an old wooden war vessel, connecting the name to William Penn, the peace loving Quaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Pennsylvania
Uncle Sam
William Penn
Lawson predicts receivership for Standard Oil in months
Boston financier Thomas W. Lawson, in a January 23 letter, says the author of Frenzied Finance foresees a receivership for Standard Oil within a few months. Lawson notes a News and Says editor warned he would "soak" them until dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Standard of
Lawson
Train Hits Sleigh at Cowansburg Crossing in Greensburg
A passenger train on the Sewickley branch of the Pennsylvania railroad struck a sleigh at Cowansburg crossing Greensburg pa killing three people William Guffey Clair Guffey and Charles O Roark all occupants of the sleigh. The Guffeys are nephews of Colonel James M Guffey a wealthy Pittsburg oil producer.
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Greensburg
Sewickley Branch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cowansburg Crossing
William and Clair Guffey
Charles O’roark
Guffeys
James M., Guffey
Pittsburg
Recovery from the great storm resumes in New York
New York reports rapid recovery from the Wednesday storm as railroads and trolley lines return to near normal service. Ferryboats, hindered by ice, are running close to regular schedules.
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New York
Conductor Fends Off Attack on Interurban Line
John Carey, conductor on the Danville and Georgetown Interurban line, was attacked in his car by Frank Gray, Jas. Carroll, Alex Boyd, and another unknown man. Gray drew a knife but Carey fired twice, fatally wounding his assailant.
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Danville
John Carey
Georgetown
Frank Gray
Jas. Carroll
Alex Boyd
Gray
Train collision in Tennessee claims four lives
A southbound passenger train and a northbound freight on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad collided near Tullahoo, Tennessee, killing four people including engineers William Ray and Joseph Suggs, and injuring several passengers. Fireman H. J. Suggs and porter John Burrell are also listed among the deceased.
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Nashville, Tenn
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
Tullahoo
Tenn
William Ray
Joseph Suggs
H. J. Suggs
John 3Urrell
Finnish Miners Die in Calumet Blasting Accidents
Four Finnish miners were killed in two separate blasting accidents at Calumet mines. At the Tammarack mine Henry Aho and John Reini perished when a dynamite charge exploded during re charging a hole. In the Champion mine brothers John and Jacol Kostunen died from a premature explosion of a charge.
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Calumet
Mich
Dan
Hienry Aho
John Reini
Tammarack
John
Jacol Kostunen
Champion
Bank seeks receivership over Lake City Water Co Hammond
Indianapolis Jan 28 The American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago petitions in federal court for a receivership of the Lake City Water company and the city of Hammond. A year ago a similar request was made but postponed due to promises by the water company and Hammond city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
American Trust and Savings Bank, of
Chicago
Lake City Water Company
Hammond
Water Company
Illinois Day Planned for Lewis and Clark Fair Visit
Charles Deneen of Illinois approves arrangements for a June visit to Portland for the Lewis and Clark fair. A special Illinois day will feature ceremonies at the Illinois headquarters during the last week of June.
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Portland
Ore
Charles Deneen
Ilinois
Illinois
Sioux City Man Arrested in Slayings Case
Sioux City police report Jack Wilson arrested at Yankton South Dakota for the murder of Charles Lafey alias Joseph O'Brien in Sioux City a month earlier. Wilson, previously tied to a Quimby Iowa bank robbery, was cleared there.
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Sioux City
Jack Wison
Yankton
Charles Lafey
Joseph O'Brien
Wilson
Quimby
Baptist Church Janitor Burned in Gasoline Explosion
John Stevens, a normal student and janitor at the First Baptist church in Mount Pleasant Michigan, was badly burned about the head arms and hands while preparing to warm baptismal water. The blaze resulted from a gasoline explosion.
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Mount Pleasant
Mich
John Stevens
First Baptist Church
Kansas adopts resolution to urge ICC on rates
Topeka January 28 the house approved a senate concurrent resolution directing the Kansas delegation in Congress to push a bill that would authorize the interstate commerce commission to determine just and equitable passenger and freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
House
Senate
Kansas
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Aged Civil War Vet Inherits Baltimore Estate
W C Maitland of Belle Center is told by an estate administrator that he will receive property valued around 1200 000 after a relative who died in Baltimore left an estate in probate. The relative's estate was valued at about 250000.
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Bellefontaine
W. C. Maitland
Belle Center
County
Baltimore
Maitland
Paris Debates 1920 Universal Exposition Plan
In the chamber of deputies to commerce committee the government proposal to create a universal exposition in Paris in 1920 is reported to commemorate the founding of the French republic.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies To Commerce
Address of thanks to Andrew Carnegie for donation of 1,000,000
An illuminated address of thanks was given to Andrew Carnegie at his New York residence by St. Louis public library officers. The frame uses oak from General Grant's cabin in St. Louis.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
St. Louis
Cousin of Conkling Dead in St Louis
David C. Lusk aged 7 a cousin of the late United States Senator Conkling and longtime local contractor dies at his daughter Mrs Bradbury's home in St Louis.
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Roscoe Conkling
St. Louis
David C. Lusk
United States
Senator Conkling
Mra
FF. Bradbury
Fatal Lamp Explosion Kills Mrs. Ford in East St. Louis
East St. Louis January 28. A coal oil lamp exploded fatally burning Mrs. Maud Ford whose clothing caught fire. Her husband, aged 80, was seriously burned as he aided her and may die from his injuries.
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East St. Louis
Maud Ford
Smoot Case Arguments Continue As Defense Speaks
Washington January 28 The Smoot case arguments progress with Waldemar Van Cott and Worthington presenting in Smoot's defense with Van Cott finishing his remarks.
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Washington
Smoot
Waldemar van Cott
Worthington
Lacked the Lawyer's Facility in Courtroom Exchange
In a Boston Commercial Bulletin_excerpt a lawyer presses a witness for facts while the woman witness resists, saying she cannot answer and that she cannot talk without thinking, noting the court's interest in facts over speculation.
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Boston Commercial Bulletin
Market Report Chicago Hogs and Cattle Prices Jan 28 1908 1905
Hogs receipts estimated 38000 with yesterday’s leftovers 7774. Prospects: big and mixed packers price ranges from 450 to 480 for light to mixed, shipping grades 455 to 648? heavy. Cattle 300, sheep 2000, both unchanged. The 1905 note shows lower market, light hogs 840 to 870, shipping grades 840 to 865, cattle steady, sheep steady.
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Chicago
Hungarian Government Defeated in Election Result
Budapest January 28 The government suffered a decisive loss as results show the opposition securing 171 of 318 seats. The Kossuth party accounts for 118 of those seats, signaling a major political shift.
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Hugarian
Budapest
Kossuth Party
Death of Vincennes man linked to grief over son
Vincennes Indiana January 28 David O Williamson an octogenarian is dead from grief over the death of his son He leaves a widow his seventh wife He was a wealthy stock dealer and widely known in the community
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Vincennes
Ind
David
Williamson
Royal Baking Powder Bread and Cake Guide
A full instruction set from the Royal Baker and Pastry Cook book offering comprehensive directions for making breads biscuits and cakes using Royal Baking Powder. Gratis to any address with step by step techniques and recipes for home bakers.
Policy Declared as Rouvier Cabinet Formed in Paris
In Paris Jan 28 the Rouvier ministry held its first council at the Elysee with Loubet presiding. Rouvier outlined policy echoing Combes including income tax separation of church and state pensions and shorter military service. He defended Franco Russian ties amid anti czar outcry and a vote of confidence backed the new government 410 to 107.
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Paris
Rouvier
Elysee Palace
Loubet
Perliament
Combes
Regiicourt
Legion of Honor
Pelgne
Eauperior Council of War
Delcasse
Morocco
M. Rouvier
M. Doumer
Berteaux
M. Delcasse
France
M. Larrien
Filipino Students Arrive at Notre Dame for Studies
In Elaboration of a October agreement between Very Reverend Andrew Morrissey and Colonel Edwards six Filipino boys ages 16 to 19 matriculated at the university with three girls enrolling at St. Mary's. The youths passed examinations creditably after three years studying English and five will pursue engineering while one enters law.
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South Bend
Ind
Andrew Morrissey
Notre Dame University
Edwards
Philippine Bureau of the War Department
William A. Sutherland
Holy Cross Order
St. Mary’s
Father Morrissey
Deaths in Baltimore Blizzard Claim Three Lives
Three people died in Wednesday blizzard in Baltimore due to freezing weather. Victims include Frank Zapp, 55, Patrolman Matthew Boone, and Henry Schoenhalz, a Baltimore and Ohio brakeman.
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Baltimore
Frank Zapp
Matthew Boone
Henry Schoenhalz
Baltimore and Ohio
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Wolski
Shakhe
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Roosevelt
Friend Carnegie
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Chi
Beach-Wickham Grain Co
Board of Trade
Nts
McCall Orm
Royal Baking Powder CO
William ST
Storm
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