State of siege proclaimed in Polish government areas
Warsaw March 1 The governor general of Poland proclaimed a partial state of siege in Kalisz Lublin Kielce and Lomza while six other provinces remain under modified martial law The action cited general unrest with no detailed reasons Train service on the Vistula railroad and suburban lines has resumed Warsaw rail communications restored Strikes ended with higher wages and concessions for workers
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Warsaw
Russian Poland
Poland
Kalisz
Lublin
Kielce
Lomza
Vistula
Stoessel welcomed to St Petersburg amid restrained cheers
Lieutenant General Stoessel arrived from Moscow and was greeted by War Minister Sakarov and Admiral Zilotti as hundreds, mainly women, gathered on Nevsky Prospect. The procession to Prince Vinogradky's residence was guarded by police and cossacks amid subdued enthusiasm, reflecting waning popular support since Port Arthur.
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St Petersburg
Stoessel
Moscow
Port Arthur
Sakarou
Zilotti
Admiralty
Mrs Stoessel
Mia Stoessel
Nevsky Prospect
Prince Viasem Ky
Imperial Council
Admiral Zilotti
Prince Vinreomky
All Russia
Meeting of bankers discusses domestic loan subscriptions
Toklo hosts a bankers gathering to plan subscriptions for a new domestic loan. Officials announced a total of sixty million yen, about ninety million dollars, with imperial households taking five million yen and other entities forty million yen.
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Toklo
Associated Bankers
Imperial Household
Ioan
Obama
Todley
Letorhenea
Treventons Fire Reported in Baokaton Manchuria
March 1 a trememdous fire in Baokaton Manchuria caused major damage. authorities report a large blaze near Meld and elpme, with the right flank engagement continuing and warnings of escalation. local officials urged caution as crews battled the flames through the night.
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Manchuria
Hairy tale of a Brooklyn coat maker surgery
A New York official from a Brooklyn coat company details a controversial operation involving the removal of a tongue. He describes the procedure lasting fifty two minutes and notes the surgery aimed to benefit a French patient and involved multiple steps across a long, tense medical effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Merch L.R. & Finch
Brooklyn
Peters
Frech
Alan
Patterson case moves toward decision in Brooklyn court
New York March 1 Justice Gaynor reserved decision in the habeas corpus and certiorari writs seeking Nan Patterson’s release from Tombs prison while she awaits trial for Caesar Young’s murder. Patterson was not in court.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Tombs
Caesar Young
Gaynor
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Miss Patterson
Smallpox On Steamer Detained At Quarantine
The German steamer Syracusa arriving from Rio de Janeiro was held at quarantine after a crew member contracted smallpox on February 24. The patient was isolated on arrival, and the ship will be disinfected with crew vaccination and observation continuing.
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New York
Rio de Janeiro
Syracuse
Mrs Stanford Dead in Honolulu Mystery
Mrs Jane Lathrop Stanford wife of former Senator Leland Stanford died at the Hotel Manana in Honolulu after being taken ill at 11 oclock She spoke of a poisoning attempt and her last words were a grim remark about dying She arrived in Honolulu February 21 before the illness and had purchased bicarbonate of soda prior to sailing Reports mention possible strychnine mixed with the soda but verification is lacking
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San Francisco
Jane Lathrop Stanford
Leland Stanford
Manana
Honolulu
Stanford
Granite cutters strike at Quincy over hours and wages
About 1,200 granite cutters in Quincy Massachusetts began a strike for a new eight hour day at 6 to 3 and a half dollars a day, threatening to halt granite manufacturing. The union is strong financially and linked with unions in Westerly Rhode Island Barre Montpelier Vermont and Concord New Hampshire. The previous agreement expired today and may lead to a protracted dispute unless settled soon.
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Quincy
Mass
Cutters
Westerly
R. I. Barre
Montpelier
Concord
N. H
Insurrection in Yemen province Overshadows Past Revolts
Constantinople reports the Yemen insurrection centered at Saada near Kanan threatens Sanaa for five days as Turkish troops desert. In the south Aab and Hidjeh towns, housing 2000 troops with four guns, face capitulation. The February 1 victory claim on Sanaa and Hodeira is questioned amid transport delays and the push for an autonomous Arab state.
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Constantinople
Yemen
Arabia
Saada
Kanan
Axsyer
Sanaa
Aab
Hidjeh
Hodeira
Sanan
Turkey
Sifton Resigns Over Moving Pictures Policy
Ottawa Ontario March 1 Hon Duffont Sifton interior minister resigns from the Dominion government because he cannot support moving pictures showings every Sunday afternoon and evening. Prices are 15 and 3 cents.
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Ottawa
Ont
Duffont Sifton
Interior
Dominion
Shepert
Legislative activity of the fifty-eighth congress summary
Washington March 1 over one hundred public laws and more than one thousand private acts have been enacted as the fifty-eighth congress closes. The Senate approved arbitration treaties with seven European powers and sixteen American republics and the electoral votes were canvassed confirming Roosevelt and Fairbanks.
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Washington
Fifty
Congress
Roosevelt
Senate
Charles Swayne
District Court
Florida
House
Fairbanks
Ralhanad Buiding
Naval
Interior
Aericultural Department
Wichita Forest Reserve
Department of Commerce and Labor
Mmfernion
United States
War Department
Neoro Nndarys
Oranda
Knichte Tamatar
Milly
Ara
Roth
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Hanal
Thanmalint
Vande
Commissioners Arrive to Settle Canal Zone Differences
New York reports Dr Charles A Reed of Cincinnati and Thomas T Goff of Washington arrived aboard the Advance from Colon as canal commission ers to settle remaining disputes between the United States and Panama. They recently ruled on a condemnation suit and a property near Roosevelt Hospital while yellow fever cases aboard the Boston were noted.
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New York
Charles A. +. Reed
Cincinnati
Thomas T. Goff
Washington
United States
Penema
Colon
Canal Zone
Commick Percentia
Diax
Hospital
Roosevelt
F. Rameey
Marine Corps
Building Fire Destroys Two Story Woodbury Structure
A two story building in Woodbury burned down after an overextended blaze incident. The dwelling, occupied by Aurustus Meitiner to Shuey, suffered total destruction of the structure and contents. No injuries are reported. Fire authorities are investigating the cause and origin of the blaze.
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Woodbury
Mar
Aurustus Meitiner
Hartford Petition Hearings Amid Walsh Injury
Injuries to State Treasurer Walsh from a Greenwich runaway accident kept him from addressing the judiciary committee. Petitions heard included authority to build sea walls and a charter sought for the Waterbury Milldale Tramway company. The General Assembly convened at 11:30. The Bridgeport tax collector salary bill was favorably reported but tabled for calendar. A 916-signature Milldale petition was referred to the railroad committee.
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Hartford
Mar
Walsh
Greenwich
Judiciary Committee
General Assembly
Bridgeport
Milldale
Meriden
Waterbury
Milldale Tramway Company
Railroad Committee
Railroad Secedes From Trunk Line Import Committee
New York March 1 Dissatisfied with trunk line freight rate actions the Delaware Lackawanna Lehigh Valley and Erie railroads withdraw from the trunk line Import committee. They say import rates will be maintained and no rate war will occur despite differences with lines to Philadelphia and Baltimore. The trunk line group seeks uniform Atlantic seaboard import rates, which had been below domestic freight and cut further as gulf routes faced competition.
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New York
Baltimore
Ladelphia
Ines
Gulf
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Erle
Lehigh Valley
Trunkines
Philadelphia
Atlantic Seaboard
Wml
Gulf Ports
Hegan
Marx Denied New Trial In Death Row Case
New London March 1 Judge Rorsback denied a motion for a new trial for Gershwin Marx sentenced to death for the murder of his farm hands. He was reprieved until May 18 to allow lawyers to present new evidence, but the effort did not satisfy the judge.
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New London
Mar
Rorsback
Gershwin Marx
Day
Roraback
Weather forecast for Connecticut shows fair tonight
Connecticut weather forecast indicates fair conditions tonight with gradual clearing. Southeast region may see increasing temperatures tomorrow as high pressure influences the area. Expect light winds and dry conditions through the period.
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Connecticut
Tharetay
Colofer
Escent
Dertioa
Left Fortune or Fortunes in a Montana Ranch Found
Danbury reports Daniel Grising left Newtown for Colorado 32 years ago seeking wealth and vanished. A telegram from Butte, Montana informs Newtown clerk Houlihan that Griffin died, making him the last Griffing kin. Edmend Lahey, who married a Griffing sister, learns Mr Griffin owned a Montana ranch with a large fortune and two Nièces live locally.
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Danbury
Daniel Grising
Newtown
Colorado
Houlihan
Butte
Mon
Griffin
Griffing
Fdmend Lahey
Body not recovered after drowning in Scoull's ditch
The body of Joe Arvino of Dublin Street, who drowned in Scoull's ditch yesterday afternoon, remains unrecovered despite a long search. The father was notified he may remove the body to the undertaker if found. Neighbors help, but many condemn the authorities for lacking organized effort. The mother mourns as the town faces the tragedy.
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Joe Arvino
Dublin Street
Scoull's Ditch
Crane
Waterbury
March Weather Brightens Streets With Lamblike Start
A March weather note says it came in like a lamb and may go out similarly while keeping streets clear of ice. Sunshine helped the streets. the city laborers and street department improved conditions, easing winter discomfort as people look forward to spring and a sprinkling cart.
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Oly
Earl Percy regrets British trade talks with Cuba end in fruitless effort
In the House of Commons Earl Percy undersecretary for foreign affairs said Britain’s representations in Washington over the reciprocity treaty with the United States and Cuba failed. He cited the US view that the most favored nation clause does not relate to privileges granted to third parties in return for specific concessions.
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Earl Percy
London
House of Commons
Washington
United States
Cuba
Nation House
Immigration surge doubles February arrivals in New York
New York figures show a 130 percent rise in immigration in February compared with the same month last year. The month ended with about 23,410 newcomers, while the total for February 2004 reached 46,000.
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New York
Births and deaths stir City News items
A son was born Saturday morning to Mr and Mrs James Dunlap of 33 Puller street. Timothy, infant son of Mr and Mrs Philip Ryan of 15 South Leonand street, died yesterday. Funeral held this afternoon with interment in St Joseph's cemetery. The head of public works announced a sheet eating this afternoon. Street conditions forced a trolley car transport instead of carriage for the trip. A large crowd expected at the Eagles barn for a community event. A short street reserved for press access. News from Waterbury reports the death of Josephine T. Free nan, daughter of Jeanna and the late.
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James Dunlap
Puller Street
Timothy
Philip Ryan
South Leonand Street
St Joseph's Cemetery
Heant of Public Works
Waterbury
Josephine T. Freenan
Damghter
Jeanna
Case verdict settles dispute in Margaret Carroll v Sweeny estate
In Superior Court today the case of Margaret Carroll against Matthew Sweeney administrator of Bridget Sweeney's estate concluded with a verdict of 1200 dollars for the plaintiff. Evidence showed Carroll denied claims she urged Miss Sweeney to buy a house or mortgage her property for board. The jury adjourned the court to 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Margaret Carroll
Bridget Sweeney
Matthew Sweeney
Carroll
Miss Sweeney
Sarah Donaldson
Southmayor
Cobb leads Maine delegation to Washington inaugural
Governor William T. Cobb and party depart Augusta for Washington to attend the inaugural ceremonies. The group includes Mrs Cobb Miss Martha Cobb and aides General Charles E. Davis Major Edward A Kelley Lieutenant Colonel Robert H Crockett and James W Graham commanding the Cleaves Rifles Co M National Guard from Westbrook. About forty Cox members leave later that day for escort duties in the inaugural parade.
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Augusta
William T. Cobb
Washington
Cobb
Martha Cobb
Charles E. Davis
Portland
Edward A Kelley
Bancor
Robert H. Crockett
Rockland
Natonal Guard
Cleaves Rifles
Co M
Westbrook
James W. Graham
Cox
Inter
Independent operator George Rice dies at 65 in Asbury Park
New York reports George Rice a longtime independent operator in the Ohio Fold is dead at Asbury Park New Jersey from grip. He was 65. Rice helped in modern investigations against the combination and years earlier claimed a $500 offer to drop prosecutions before the Ola courts.
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New York
George Rice
Ohio
Asbury Park
N. Dt
Rice
Mimerns
Internete
Ola
Count de Cinti on Kaiser Wilhelm’s Passenger List
New York dispatch reports Count Charles de Cini listed on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse passenger list, arriving today from Bremen, Southampton, and Cherbourg. He was reportedly recently engaged to Miss Lanbeth Howe of Pittsburgh, while her engagement to Frank P. Sproul was announced yesterday.
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New York
Development of Draft Horses by Proper Feeding and Care
Dr A S Alexander explains how perfect draft horse development depends on complete nutrition generous shelter and careful breeding. Pregnant mares must be well fed for strong foals nursing mares require ample feeding through weaning and winter quarters to avoid setbacks. Growth should continue to age two or three for a heavy well formed horse, with stunting avoided to prevent permanent loss of frame and market value.
Hartford Child Labor Report Suggests Standard for School Exemption
The annual report to the state board of education by Giles Potter details 1230 investigations across 36 towns in Fairfield and New Haven counties. Of these, 681 children were absent illegally and 87 at work illegally, with 19 prosecutions of persons and one of an employer. Different towns set varying education standards for youths aged 14 to 16, prompting Potter to urge amending the law to fix a definite standard while allowing board exceptions.
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Hartford
State Board of Education
Giles Potter
Fairfield
New Haven
Potter
Board of Education
President Roosevelt urges disease control act passage
Washington March 1 President Roosevelt transmitted a message urging Congress to pass a bill preventing the spread of contagious diseases from one state to another and to foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Cane
Ares
Congress
Murderer Confesses in Chicago District Killing
Chicago report says John A. Logan sr, 17, confessed to murdering Mrs. Della Tracy whose body was found lying in a fashionable district. The case ties to a sensational local crime. Also an item notes an auction for a 26 acre farm with improvements and livestock at $1,030 by J B Sanford, Bank Street.
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Chicago
John A. Logan
Della Tracy
J. B. Sanford
Bank Street
City
Signs of Spring at Waterbury Furniture Store
The Hampson-Sellew store on Bank Street Waterbury advertises Heywood Co-Carts and a wide range of new furniture pieces. Prices are low customers are urged to visit for a bargain and to see the latest bedroom sets brass and iron beds bureaus dressers chiffoniers parlor suites chairs tables and mission library and dining furniture.
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Heywood
Waterbury
Hampson-Sellew
Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Co
Connecticut
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