Russians in Flight From Tie Pass to North in War News
Russians are driven from Tie Pass into the mountains in the north as Japanese forces press the pursuit. Fires destroy stores and a railway station while Kuropatkin's remnants retreat toward Kirin and Kuanchentzy, with potential move of 300 men toward Harbin. Singking is reported captured, and Japanese line of advance extends along the Kirin road with continuing pursuit and warnings of further Russian withdrawals.
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Kuropatkin
Kirin
Kuanchentzy
Harbin
Singking
Mukden
Loto
Offi i
Tokwo
Shung
Reuzhout
Tienabtrig
Mearch
Kaoshemsh
Voyazemsky Redross
Cbrri
Fraesio
Muhuen
Bern
Richmairis
Amy
Gens Nog
Vukden
Kuropitkin
Pussius
Sangam
Fushun
Yentai
Tie Piss
At East
Associated Pro
Kuro- Pitkin
Russians Retreat From Pass As Japanese Close In
A Times dispatch from St Petersburg reports that Russian forces retreated under pressure in The Pass with their remaining artillery abandoned. Japanese forces are said to have cut the railway north of Changtu fu, forty miles above The Pass, as regiments rejoin their commands and provisioning improves.
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London
St Petersburg
The
Times
Changtufu
Tre Pass
Keeps Promise to Mother in Hawallville Murder Case
Ten year old Dominck Deluca died after being beaten and kicked in Hawallville while his five year old sister Mary was killed in an old blacksmith shop. He refused to name the killer, saying his mother told him not to tell. Police pursue three theories as investigation widens.
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West Chester
Dominck Deluca
Mary
Hawallville
Chester County Hospital
Jeferson
Deluca
Howellville
Rolice
Lack
Ann
Threaten the Motorman Ends in Panic at Seventy Second Street
New York reports a rear end collision on two southbound elevated tracks at Seventy second street and Columbus avenue during the afternoon rush. Two people were badly hurt and about a dozen slightly injured as passengers panicked and demanded the motorman be arrested. The motorman allegedly tried to gauge proximity to the train ahead before the crash and then paused in confusion. police were called but did not remove him.
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New York
Siuth Avenas
Seventy-second Street
Columbus Avenue
William McClusky
Edward Frank
Delaware House Bans Pillory Abolishing Torture Relic
The Delaware House voted to concur with the Senate in abolishing the pillory, an ancient device of public degradation. Chief Justice Lore had urged abolition, and only one representative, Prettyman, opposed it. If the governor signs, wooden pillories statewide will be destroyed, with museums seeking relics denied.
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Delaware House
Washington Post
Dover del
Delaware
Senate
House
Hoidee G Knowles
Lore
Prettyman
Farmington
Hooker Inquiry Opens In Albany Hearing Begins
Supreme Court Justice Warren B Hooker faces the assembly judiciary committee in Albany as the Hooker inquiry commences. After a months delay caused by wreck injuries the session extended three hours with adjournment to allow verification of letters about appointing the defendant's relatives to posts in the Fredonia post office.
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Albany
Ingines
Supreme Court
Warren B Hooker
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Justice Hooker
Washington
Fredonia Post-Office
Peabody Wins Colorado Governor Contest After Adams Exit
James H Peabody defeated Alva Adams in a Colorado joint session, taking the governorship after Adams resigned amid bribery tussles. Peabody declined to resign, with a faction aiming to seat Lieut Gov Jesse F McDonald. A heated power struggle ensued in the executive office as leadership factions clashed during inauguration and aftermath.
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Denver
James H Peabody
Colorado
Jesse F McDonald
Peabody
Adams
D B Fairley
Deal
Dainsiy
General Assembly
Gev McDonald
McDonald
Gov Peabody
W S Boynton
Gus Adams
Executive Chamber
Gov Adams
Joint Assembly
Ofice
Gabbert
Sherman Bell
Gov. Peabody
Alfred Patek
Opposition to Frazier Sparks Bitter Tennessee Caucus Clash
In Knoxville on March 16, Democrats erupt over Gov James B Frazier’s nomination for the U S Senate to replace the late Bate. Frazier’s caucus provokes protests and hissed name. Taylor leads opposition with plans to elect him over Frazier. Debate spreads across Tennessee as factions vow to vote Republican for governor when the time arrives.
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Washington Post
Knoxville
Tenn
Tennessee
James B Fravier
United States Senate
Senator Bate
Robert Ll. Taylor
Jim
Frazier
Senate
Irrazier
Hfelong
H Clry Evans
Taylor
Cox
Delaware
Missouri
Investigating Grand Jury Targets Niedringhaus in Missouri race
Jefferson City March 16 The special grand jury summoned Thomas K Niedringhaus Republican caucus nominee for U S Senator to testify as part of an apparent probe into the senatorial deadlock. Campaign figures Morrishi Meindoe Cook Kerens and others were also called. Balloting in joint session showed Niedringhaus and Cockrell leading but no consensus to break the deadlock.
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Jefferson City
Thomas K Niedrimghaus
Republican Caucus
United State
Charles F Morrishi
Hugh Meindoe
F R Cook
Charles Smith
Kerens
Judge Martin
Circuit Court
Col W IL Phelps
St Louis
Spencer
F J Cockrell
Cockrell
Niedringhaus
Pettijohn
Parker
Warner
Bartholdt
Pettiionn
Railroad Plan Replaces Canal In New York Legislature
Albany March 16 A proposed constitutional amendment will push for abandoning the barge canal in favor of a freight railroad on the Erie Canal bed. The plan allows state or private operation and calls for a statewide water conduit from Lake Erie. Three railroads reportedly offer to fill the canal and run lines with freight costs and speeds competitive with the barge project.
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New York
Albany
New York Railroad
Lake Erie
Bank of Petersburg Robbed in Tennessee Heist
In Petersburg Tennessee the Bank of Petersburg, a state institution, was blown open today. Thieves took about seven thousand dollars after dynamiting the steel vault with nitroglycerin. The burglars escaped and no casualties are reported.
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Petersburg
Tenn
Bank of
Bride in Jersey City Arrested on Vagrancy Charge
Mrs Florence Evans, eighteen, wife of Lee M Evans of West Virginia, was arraigned in Gates Avenue court on vagrancy charges while her husband faced extradition. Police say she forged her father in law’s name to a $200 check in Brooklyn, a case that led to their arrest after a months-long marriage.
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Lee M. Evans
Jersey City
Washington Post
New York
Florence Evans
Lee M Evans
West Virginia
Gates Avenue Court
Brooklyn
Lee Evans
T Springer
Evans
Washington
Hunter Evans
Clarksburg
W. Va
Miss Springer
Brooklyn High School
Sprague National Bank
Evars
Strike Breakers Revolt Over Pay In New York
Open rebellion by strike breakers brought to New York by the Interborough Rapid Transit Company erupted over delayed pay and meals. Police reserves were deployed as workers protested, demanding full payment for the week and better treatment at third avenue and 179th street barns.
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New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Third Avenue
179Th Street
Calle
Bradley Beach Methodists Refuse Pastor Assignment
Bradley Beach First Church Methodists refuse Rev J Swan as pastor, deeming him too old, and endorse Rev E D Vanbright of Lamberton as first choice. The church sets a thirty five year age limit, and choir women threaten nonparticipation if an older pastor is appointed. A market ad for Piso's Cure for Consumption appears at the end.
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Bradley Beach
Methodists
Fleas Convey Disease Spotted Fever Theory by Yale Scientist
New Haven March 16 Professor Addison E Verrill curator of the Yale zoological collection today explained that spotted fever now prevalent in New Haven is likely spread by fleas or similar insects He noted the disease may be caused by a minute blood parasite transmitted by infected fleas and cited irregular locality patterns and higher cases in insanitary areas as supporting evidence In New York two meningitis deaths occurred in a Little West Twelfth Street house amid filth and neglect with two more family members hospitalized not expected to survive The victims are children of James Frawley and the street is used by wholesale fruit and produce dealers
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Yale
New Haven
Conn
Addison E Verrill
Yale Zoological Collection
Verrill
New Havens
New York
Little West Twelfth Street
James Frawley
Wreck Of Express Northbound At North East
The New York and Washington limited Express northbound on the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad wrecked near North East Maryland. A dining car jumped the track followed by three coaches. windows shattered and tracks broken. No serious injuries, two ladies and Mr Stevenson of Brooklyn among the injured, physicians treated at the scene. southbound track used during blockage.
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Elkton
New York and Washington Limited Express
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington
North East Station
Stevenson
Brooklyn
Lower Price for Hard Coal Hits Market
At a meeting of coal carrying railroad presidents in New York, a spring price cut of 50 cents per ton on anthracite will begin April 1, lowering shipping point prices to 4.50 per ton. From May 1, wholesale prices rise by cents per ton monthly, reaching 5.00 by September 1 to cover winter sales plans. Coxe Brothers offer pea coal 2 cents under last winter and buckwheat 8 cents lower, with over 700000 tons contracted to expand patronage away from Bituminous firms.
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New York
Coxe Brothers
Strikingly Plump Rogue Nabbed After Hotel Checkin
Special to The Washington Fest New York March 11 A frail man checked into Smith and McNeils Hotel Washington street. He transformed into a corpulent wanderer as blankets sheets and towels concealed packed items. Samuel J Koenigin 15 in rogues gallery admitted prior prison terms and was held for Special Sessions by Magistrate Barlow.
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New York
Mwan
Smith & McNeil's
Washington Street
Waddell
Policeman Hyer
Church Street
Police
Samuel J. Koenigin
Xalery
Barlow
Index to Today's Issue Highlights Multiple Regional Topics
The page lists varied items including Russia and Colorado travel notes, a bride's loyalty case, a hotel murder, local life insurance intrigue, a wife murder accusation, Wall Street loan notes, Castro threats, and Virginia Maryland briefs. It also notes editorial comment on Maxim Gorki, social notices, sports items, Mothers Congress, district contracts, and stock quotations. It frames a broad, period newspaper scan.
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Peabody
Colorado
Equitable Life
Russia
Wall Street
Morgan Scents
Piot
Santo Domingo
Castro
News
Virginia
Maryland
Maxim Gorki
Mothers’ Congress
Fishman
Taft
Lega
Gen Joseph R Hawley Sinks Into Critical Health After Illness
General Joseph R Hawley former U S Senator from Connecticut and veteran of the Civil War, ill for two years, slipped into a critical condition at his Washington home 1716 N Street. Physician Dr Sinclair Bowen reported a very low state with uncertain recovery as his wife kept vigil and three daughters remained nearby.
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Joseph R Havwley
Connecticut
Isle N Street
Northwest
Sinclair Bowen
Congress
Hawley
Senator Proctor
Military Affairs Committee
Senate
New York
Washington
Atlantic
Potomac
Chesapfire Bay
Annipais
Chesapeake
Delaware and Raritan
Long Island Sound
New London
Harper, Perry
W Smelair Bowen
Gen Hawlet
Washington Residence
N Street
Mis, Miraret
Miss Marian
Edith Hawey
Insurance policy will not pay on Charlottesville mayor case
Milwaukee March 16 Northwestern Mutual Life refuses to pay a 315000 policy on Samuel McCue mayor of Charlottesville Va executed for murder. Company cites public policy and Supreme Court ruling. McCue held about 16000 across six companies. insurer warns no payment despite publicized murder of his wife.
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Washington Post
Milwaukee
Wis
Northwes Term Mutual Life Insurance Company
Samuel McCue
Charlottesville
Sail
J W Skinner
Northwestern
United Steres Supreme Court
McCue
May End Crisis In Hungary With Emperor in Budapest
Vienna reports Emperor Joseph will travel to Budapest on Sunday amid the Hungary crisis ongoing since January. Officials hope the Emperor's presence sparks a peaceful settlement, though no concrete steps or concessions are disclosed. Traveling to the capital is seen as a hopeful sign by Hungarians and observers.
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Vienna
Joseph
Budapest
Hungary
Crown
Murder at Newark Hotel Ends Couple’s Night in Room
A young woman was found dead in a Newark hotel after a 24 hour stay with a male companion who left the building and later returned briefly. The woman lay with a pillow over her face and a throat mark. both were well dressed. The hotel license had been revoked, and the license suspension followed earlier police inquiry. The man appears to have left but is linked to the case. investigators note the woman’s age around 22 or 23 and the shoes bore a Jersey dealer’s mark.
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Newark
Jersey City
Trenton
Jersey
Wallane
Orange
Victim of Plot Sues For Annulment Of Marriage
Herbert Mo Johnson of Detroit files in Circuit Court to annul his marriage to Mrs Marmie Lassie Johnson alleging entrapment and a plot to obtain his family's money. He says she was a former domestic in the Johnson home and is about forty five. The suit cites events starting in 1898 in Detroit and Chicago.
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Chicago
Herbert Mo Johnson
Detroit
Marmie Lassie Johnson
Detrait
Johnson
William Mae
Port Huron
Wich Johnson
J Johnson
Worthless life preservers shipped to New Orleans inspected
New Orleans March 16 Captain John Cutter supervising inspector of steam vessels warned officials about a large shipment of life preservers from a New York factory to a New Orleans firm. Inspectors Kelly and Park found the items below standards with straps coming off and shoddy sewing. All samples tested were deemed unfit for use, and one unit was sent to Washington for review.
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Washington Post
New Orleans
John Cutter
United States
Lfe
New York
Morgan City
Kelly and Park
Dace
Cotti
Washington
Government Mail Destroyed In Pittsburg Postmaster Rampage
Pittsburg March 16 John F Johanamsohn twenty four postmaster at Autzig caused three hours of terror in Spring Garden Borough vandalizing his grocery store post office, pouring oil, igniting a barrel and burning store goods and possibly government property. Separate item notes Alabama postmaster Donald faces embezzlement charges in Platteau. Also a Norfolk steamship ad promotes daily departures to New York and Boston via Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company.
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Pittsburg
John F. Johanamsohn
Autzig
Spring Garden Borough
Alabama
Mobile
Ala
Vwiliam We Donald
Platteau
Post-office Department
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Shorilly
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Moukden
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Russig
Fen
Hooker
Justice’s
Alva Adams
Deablogk
Miedlinghaus
Tennessee Bank
North East
Part
J. R. Hawley
Milwaukee Company
Court of Appeals
Emperor Francis Joseph Wall
Cabin John Bridge
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Railroad
Congressional Limited
Girl Clain
Slim Crews
New Jersey
Old Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Ca
7Th St
Roston
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