Limit on Gzar's Navy to Prevent Renewal of War
Paris reports that Russia may be pressured into pledging to halt naval armament for several years to deter Japan from seeking a renewed war. Russian officials advocate delaying reconstruction until peace is secured, while Japan presses for lasting peace and a prohibition on new warships. The telegram notes Moscow reaction and broader diplomatic chatter about indemnity and negotiations.
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Paris
Japan
Russia
Danbasatt
Admiralty
Clad
Houjjestvensky
Nava
Plomars
Petersburg
Moscow Press
Thin City
Manchuria
Edward
Copenhagen
London
Alexandra
Christian bin
Auhs
Soing
Howard
Notices of marriages and deaths from old papers
A garbled notice fragment lists marriage and death announcements to appear in newspapers including The Washington Post and others. It mentions interments, church services, and funeral notices with scattered names and dates from March 1905.
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Washington Post
NEW York Times
Boston Globe
Buffalo Courier
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago
Revord-Herald
Ladelphia Public Ledger
RC Disfatch
Rs Journal
Peace Conference Signal Reported at Copenhagen
A dispatch says Russian Minister to Denmark Mr Dlsnoisky left St Petersburg for Copenhagen. The Russian council of ministers reportedly agrees on pursuing peace steps, with correspondents in major European capitals noting peace in the air.
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Copenhagen
D'lsnoisky
Denmark
Inside the Russian gold reserves visit by Kokovsoff
The St Petersburg finance minister gave access to the state bank vaults where about 325 million dollars in gold reserves were observed by a Daily Mail correspondent. Sacks of gold coin and ingots filled the long vault, described as dull yet orderly, with officials inviting counting but unable to verify exact totals.
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London
St. Petersburg
Daily Mail
Kokovsoff
Feas
Feared Triple Alliance Report From 1893
Dawn newspaper reveals Gen. Ehurapatkin's 1893 memo to Emperor Nicholas warning that the triple alliance could threaten Russia on the west while Britain presses matters with the Afghans. It notes war in the Far East and Russia's hope to cope with Japan on land, plus Western frontier concerns.
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St. Petersburg
Prince Uktomsky
Dawn
Ehurapatkin
Nicholas
Far East
Russia
Japan
Triple Alliance
Rusia
Great Britain
William
Negobatoff Leaves Suez in Russian Squadron
Paris confirms departure of Russian warships from French waters near Madagascar dated March 26. Suez notes Negobatoff's squadron sailed southward. St. Petersburg reports a January private letter from a Rosestvensky officer describing target practice, maneuvers, and hard life aboard ships due to coal on upper decks heat and tropical diseases, with hopes to meet the Japanese.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Madagascar
Suez
Negobatoff
St. Petersburg
Rosestvensky
Japanese cruisers reach Labuan in March return next day
Japanese naval units Kasagi Chitose and auxiliary cruisers America Yamato arrived at Labuan on March 18 under Vice Admiral Dewa and departed the next day, according to delayed dispatches filed from Sandhan British North Borneo on March 3.
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Sandhan
British North Borneo
Kasagi
Chitose
America
Labuan
Dewa
Sakhalin raid and Mukden events reported from Tokyo
Reports from St Petersburg and Tokyo describe potential Japanese landings on Korsakovsk near Sakhalin as ice clears in early April, while convicts and natives populate the island. Tokyo hosts events around Crown Prince Frederick William’s Berlin wedding, and a mass Mukden victory celebration is planned for April 3 in Japan.
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St. Petersburg
Sakhalin
Kharbarovsk
Korsakovsk
Vladivostok
Tokyo
Maren
Berlin
Frederick William
Cecilia
Mecklenburg
Schwerin
Areco-Valley
Japan
Arisunaga
Oyama's First Interview From Kinkow March 22
Field Marshal Oyama in his first interview since taking field duties refuses to discuss peace prospects, saying he is a soldier not a politician. He praises Russians as brave and notes his past command at Port Arthur. He confirms excellent health and says Japan will determine peace terms when ready.
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China
Japan
Port Arthur
Oyama
Gyama
OMINOUS QUIET AT FRONT Gen Gripenberg Relieved of Command
Front reports ominous quiet with no clashes as Gen Gripenberg is relieved from command of the Second Manchurian Army but remains on the Emperor's staff. Imperial orders mobilize machine gun companies across several divisions while reports detail troop movements near Singking Hakoshi and Kangping. Noncombatants released and railway traffic partially restored.
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Gunshu Pass
St. Petersburg
Marsh
Linovitch
Gripenberg
Tokyo
Singking
Haukhingchou
Mienhkauchieh
Sirin Road
Piyuanpomen
Ghangrtu
Taiseiyel
Hakoshi
Aishenkou
Wanmasai
Tadlu
Wanmasal
Changtu
Chinchiatun
Fakoman
Kangping
Lilaoyang
Woepeng
Mukden
Chefoo
Shanghai
Kaiyuan
Hun River
Japanese Kind to Prisoners Amid War Reports Denied
A nurse from Mukden says Chinese reports of ill treatment of Russian sick and wounded are unfounded. She notes Japanese forces treated all captives kindly, allowed nurses to rejoin the Russian army, and issued credentials and road directions while warning of possible fire west of the railway. Several doctors and attendants remained with the wounded at Mukden.
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Gunshu Pass
Mukden
Japan's Financial Strength After Loans Success
General satisfaction is expressed at the success in placing the foreign loan. The domestic loan was oversubscribed several times, with a portion likely allotted to foreign subscribers. Foreign applications amount to several million dollars, reinforcing confidence that Japan can finance the war without difficulty or embarrassment.
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Tokyo
Japan
Two Ocean Liners Heavily Damaged After Collision
Parisian rests on mud with engine room flooded and lower deck awash after collision with Albano off the harbor mouth. Both ships’ captains blame the other. Admiralty Court actions begun against Hamburg-American and a counter-suit planned by the German company.
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Parisian
Albano
Halifax
Admiralty Court
J. & A. Allen
Kudenhold
Philadelphia
Servant Held for Murder in Miss McCready Case
In Caserta the court orders the servant and the servant’s father to stand trial for the murder of Miss Catherine McCready of New York. The elderly reclusive heiress was found dead in her Caserta villa on February 25 with motives of robbery. Authorities say 4,000 dollars and jewelry from her bank safe were stolen.
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Naples
Caserta
Catherine McCready
New York
Uprising in Crete sparks attack on gendarmes
In Canea Crete a revolutionary band of 600 demanding Greek rule fired on gendarmes, seriously wounding two. Reinforcements from Candia expected. Prince George warns the public against supporting the movement as outlying districts remain quiet.
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Canea
Island of Crete
Candia
Prince George
Debased Chinese Coin Threatens Financial Collapse
Shanghai report states provincial mints issued unlimited copper coinage with officials profiting about 18,000,000 taels annually. Debasement endangers the economy and risks a financial collapse.
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Shanghai
Transfer of Embassy Arrangements Set for April End
Official exchanges between Washington and Paris confirm the transfer of ambassadors Porter and McCormick will occur at the end of April as planned. McCormick will travel to Paris and assume duties on the announced date. McCormick prepares to depart St. Petersburg and head to Paris this coming Wednesday.
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McCormick
Porter
Paris
Washington
Ambassador McCormick
St. Petersburg
French Torpedo Boat Sinks Off Toulon Harbor
Torpedo boat No. 250 sank during maneuvers off Toulon Harbor today. The crew was saved, as reported from Toulon dated March 26. The item also includes a note on Lord Salisbury’s views on tariff policy and a brief advertisement for Electric Bitters.
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Toulon
Kaid MacLean to command Moorish troops in visit
Sultan of Morocco appoints Kaid MacLean, ex-British Army, to lead Moorish forces during Emperor William IIs visit to Tangier on March 26. The sultan also orders his uncle and high chieftains to convey congratulations to the German sovereign on arrival. In Messina the Hohenzollern yacht with Empress and princes reaches the Straits amid cheers from thousands with Italian squadron and yachts in attendance.
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Morocco
Tangier
Kaid MacLean
William
Messina
Italy
Hohenzollern
Imany
Eitel Frederick
Oscar
Pope Receives American Priests in Rome
Pope Pius X hosted twelve American parish priests and forty five laymen including J W Guthrie and W Neile at the Vatican. An Indian carved walking stick was presented, and Latin and Italian exchanges were translated for the party by Mer W G Murphy. King Victor Emmanuel later met former New York governor Odell Jr in private audience.
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Pope
Rome
Pope Pius X
J. W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
W. Neile
Indian Territory
Mr. Gaffney
Rutland
Mer. W. G. Murphy
American College At
Gov. Odell
King Victor Emmanuel
B. B. Odell, Jr
New York
Mr. Odell
Capital's Growth Linked to Oyster Family Business
Oyster, a native of this city born February 14 1841, built a butter and cheese empire with his father and later his brother James F. Oyster. He led the National Rifles, now disbanded, and serves as president of the Business Men's Association while holding multiple Masonry ranks and roles in local financial institutions.
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Tames
Avenue
Oyater
George M
James F
James F. Oyster
National Rifles
Oyster
Glad Body
Centennial Lodge
Lafayette Chapter
Washington Commandery
Scottish Rite
The
Shriners
Business Men's Association
Mrs Abigail Osborn Dead In Columbus Ohio
Cleveland, March 26 Mrs Abigail Osborn daughter of Mrs M M Chaffee in Columbus Ohio died this morning at eighty seven. Sister of the late President McKinley’s mother and mother of Gen Joseph Osborn deceased and Consul General William McKinley Osborn deceased. Funeral at Mrs Stambaugh’s Youngstown home probable Wednesday. New York, March 26 Dudley Porter president Merrimac National Bank died tonight at ferry house. Orange, N J March 26 David Dodd wealthy East Orange Democrat turned protectionist is dead at sixty seven. Philadelphia, March 26 William M Ayres senior partner of Williams Ayres Sons dies in Atlantic City at fifty four. South McAlester I T March 26 Hulputta Micco chief of Seminole Indians dead at seventy five. served in Civil War and later became a Baptist minister.
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Sacurua
Mt. Mitrim
Northwu
St. Martin's Church
Verge Pouse
Raneral
William HH
Ittermount Cemetery
Ella D
Martha Tur- Murch
New York
Iday
George W. Leech
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church
Sures EU
E Street
Ife
Thomas F. Mane
Noties
Imer
Mastha
Raper
Cleveland
Ohio
Abigail Osborn
M. Chaffee
Columbus
Osborn
President McKinley
Joseph Osborn
William McKinley Osborn
D. J. Stambaugh
Youngstown
A. W. and
F. M. Osborn
Dudley Porter
Merrimac National Bank
Haverhill
Mass
Liberty Street
Hot Springs
Charles G. Porter
Orange
N. J
David Doda
East Orange
Lack Washer Company
Dodd
Philadelphia
William M. Ayres
William Ayres& Sons
Atlantic City
Ayres
South McAlester
I. T
Hulputta Micco
Micco
Persisted would‑be assassin loses arm in botched pursuit
London reports Matti Reinikke, who aimed at Viborg governor Miaseredoff, was captured while fleeing to warn about a peasant plot. He escaped then fell from a moving train, losing an arm to a wheel, was hospitalized and had the limb amputated, later fleeing again during hospital confusion.
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Soininen
London
Helsingfors
Morning Post
Matti Reinikke
M. Miaseredoff
Viborg
Reinikke
Belsingfors
Grape-Nuts Help Woman Overcome Gastritis Says Reader
A New Brunswick woman credits Grape-Nuts with reversing months of gastritis and weight loss. After failing to improve with medicines, a stomach specialist advised the cereal which she says restored her health, energy, and mood and allowed her to return to clerical work. She urges checking The Road to Wellville in each package.
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New Brunswick
N. J
Postume
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Endowment and Villa For American Academy in Rome
A private New York dinner honored the American Academy in Rome for its achievements the endowment of 1 000 000 and a permanent Rome villa. Six 100 000 contributions plus gifts from Morgan Walters Vanderbilt Higginson and others have secured 600 000 of the endowment with 400 000 more sought in the West. The academy founded 184 but incorporated 1905 offers postgraduate instruction in arts and travels in Italy to selected U S students. The villa Aurora to Villa Miraffori will become the permanent home on Via Nameda in Rome.
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New York
American Academy In
Rome
Academy
Charles F. McKim
Elihu Root
Wetmore
Rhode Island
Newlands
Nevada
Clark
Montana
Henry Walters
Baltimore
Henry L. Higginson
Boston
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Woodward
Carnegie Institute
Seth Low
Wayne MacVeagh
William B. MacMillan
Charles Moore
Detroit
Edmund Clarence Stedman
John L. Cadwalader
Daniel H. Burnham
Chicago
Cass Gilbert
Thomas Hastings
William R. Mead
B. H. Blashfield
Daniel Chester French
Augustus St. Gaudens
F. D. Miller
H. Seddens Blowbray
Mr. McKim
J. Pierpont Morgan
William K. Vanderbilt
Harvard University
James Stillman
Columbia University
American Academy of Fine Arts In
Congress
One Arts
United States
Italy
Sicily
Greece
Vila del Aurora
Pineian Hill
Villa Miraffori
Via Nomentana
Tribute to Americans French report on Philippines progress
Paris report by Gov. Lamothe of Cochin China praises American control of the Philippines. Lamothe details four months of study, noting strong native education and municipal liberty. He says American administration has achieved prestige previously unseen in 350 years, urging France to learn from the system.
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Philippines
Paris
Clementel
Philippine Islands
Java
Gen. Lamothe
Cochin-China
Lamothe
France
Wanted to Marry Negro Delays New Bedford Nuptials
Florence Edwards reportedly kidnapped by her brother and her planned marriage to Lewis Morris, a colored man, postponed. Frederick Edwards, a Dartmouth man, later appeared and took his sister away. Four attempts to obtain a license from Assistant City Clerk Cook failed due to technical flaws. The brother vows to keep her from marrying until she renounces the match.
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Washington
New Bedford
Mass
Florence Edwards
Lewis Morris
Frederick Edwards
Dartmouth
City Hall
Cotton acreage cuts urged by governors and leaders
The Cotton Growers Association gains state support in Louisiana and Mississippi to reduce cotton acreage. Mississippi Governor Vardaman and Senator Williams promote smaller plantings, while Louisiana Governor Blanchard appeals to planters and bankers to cut 20 to 25 percent. Also notes ship arrivals and a health ad for Dr Kings New Life Pills.
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Washington
New Orleans
Cotton Growers’ Association
Louisiana
Mississippi
Board of Control of the Penitentiary
Gov. Vardaman
John Sharp Williams
Blanchard
New Strength Increased Vigor From Paine's Celery Compound
A persuasive 1900s style health ad promoting Paine's Celery Compound to restore strength and vigor. It cites nervous prostration and headaches, claiming the product builds nerve force, cures run down conditions, and includes testimonial from Gertrude Jenkins of Chicago.
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Paine
Gertrude Jenkins
Chicago, Ill
Ladies of the Maccabees
Prof
Phelps
Dartmouth University
Wells, Richardson & CO
Burlington
Vermont
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Rojestvensky
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Omori
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