Far East War News and France Russia Neutrality
French warnings to Russia lead to orders for Admiral Rozestvensky to leave Kamranh bay and avoid French waters. Japan protests French neutrality breaches as ships stay at Kamranh bay. Reports conflict on the Baltic fleet’s location while London observers warn of tense neutrality and regional repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Russia
St. Petersburg
Rerestvensky
Kamranh Bay
Japan
Far East
England
Rojestvensky
Saigon
London
Fires ruin St Anne convent and note multiple deaths
A convent fire in Genevieve Quebec destroyed St Anne’s building killing one nun, nine children aged 10 to 18, and four elderly women. Other items report Sen Orville Hitchcock Platt of Connecticut dies of pneumonia, Maj William Armstrong dies in Cleveland, and bishop Alfred Watson dies in Wilmington after a stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anne
William W. Armstrong
Ohio
Cleveland
Alfred Augustin Watson
Protestant Episcopal Church
East Carolina
Wilmington
N. C
Jacob Staffer
Athens
P. J. Potter
Isy
Kentucky
James J. Carroll
Virginia” Carroll
New Orleans
New York
Visalia
Frankfort
Mount Vesuvius
William H. Rogers
Boston Baseball Club
Paul Morton
M. T’aul Lessar
China
Peking
Delcasse
Roosevelt Aims to Aid Chinese Education with Boxers Claim
A sweep of early 20th century notes reports President Roosevelt may urge Congress to waive the 22 million dollar Chinese claim from the Boxer troubles, directing the funds toward educating Chinese youth. Other items include Bulgaria threatening independence if Greece seizes Crete, and a St. Louis Sunday closing order expanding to more businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Bulgaria
Turkey
Greece
Crete
St. Louis
Millinois
Zeigler
Philadelphia
Illinois
Chicago
Cortelyou
Julia Beauchamp Robb
Ohio River
Robb Place
Cannellton
Ind
Peoria
Donald McLean
New York
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
O. M. Brown
Danville
Denver
Washington
United States Telegraph & Telephone Company
Webster,a
Thomas Casiden
Waterloo
Federal Court
Vienna
Francis Joseph
Austria
Illinois House
Democrats
Indiana
Maj. G. V. Menzies
Mount Vernon
Gov. Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Allegheny City
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
J. H. Gilbert
Grant W. Kenny
Argentine
Kan
Kansas City
James Stewart
United States Army
Fort Thomas
Cincinnati
Mate Munchoff
Paris
James H. Hyde
Equitable Life
Montgomery Ward
John E. Kunkle
Greensburg
Equitable Life Assurance Society
J. H. Hyde
Multiple fatal incidents and trials echo across nations
A string of brief items reports gas asphyxiation deaths in Chicago and Marion Indiana, a third trial for Nan Patterson in New York, Lexington anniversary observances, minister Daniel Lloyd’s death, Secretary Hay’s health recovery, Equitable Life suit in New Orleans, Indiana politicians’ deaths, Italian rail strike, emigration delays in Rome, Taft’s Tokyo visit, jail escape fires in Louisiana, Lincoln home replica at the Lewis and Clark exposition, Grand Army encampment plans, Greek governor George assassinations, Panama canal crisis allegations, New York bakery work limit ruling, pension board resignations, Hoar tribute in Worcester, and various other local and international incidents.
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Herman Pagel
Chicago
Nan” Patterson
New York
Caesar’ Young
Lexington
Massachusetts
Daniel Lloyd
Ohio
Portsmouth
Hay
Nervi
Italy
Edgar M. Cahn
New Orleans
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
United States
Henry G. Thayer
Plymouth
Ind
America
Rome
Naples
Taft
Tokio
Foreign Office
Pontchatoula
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Grand Army of the Republic of Illinois
Rockford
Prince George
Greece
Crete
John Barrett
Panama
Canal Zone
Gov. Higgins
Board of Review
Hitchcock
Washington
Worcester
Mass
George Frisbie Hoar
Mechanics’ Hall
United Sates Supreme Court
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Bessie Jordan
Mary
Marion
Russia
Kingston
Ont
Samuel R. Boyd
Cynthiaana
Elliott Northcott
West Virginia
James B. Taliaferro
United States Senate
Florida Joint Assembly
State Department
Porter
Paris
Paul Jones
Minneapolis
Minn
Wisconsin Assembly
Administration Railroad Rate Commission
Joseph Jefferson Dies at Palm Beach Actor Passes at 6:15
Eminent actor Joseph Jefferson died at The Reefs in Palm Beach after a day of unconsciousness and a long struggle. Born February 20, 1829 in Philadelphia, he was regarded as the dean of the American dramatic profession. His fame rested on Rip Van Winkle, performed across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Palm Beach
Fla
Joseph Jefferson
Palm Beach
Ness
Philadelphia
United States
Rip van Winkle
Dropped a Fortune in May Wheat War
The Chicago wheat pit saw John W. Gates lead a Wall Street steel group in a May wheat corner against Armour interests. They lost about 7 to 10 million dollars as prices slid from 1.10 to 0.985 and farmers gained roughly 5 million, while Gates and allies held 70 million bushels.
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Chicago
John W. Gates
Wall Street
Joe” Leiter
Gates
Armour
Valentine
Steel Clique
Teacher Overcomes Nervous Collapse After Six Years Teaching
Miss Margaret M. James recalls six years of crowded city schools and a nervous breakdown that yielded to Dr Williams Pink Pills. She bought six boxes, recovered sleep and strength, returned to teaching, and praises the pills for restoring appetite, blood, and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Dr. Williams
Russian Fleet Leaves Kamranh Bay in April Skirmish
The complete Russian fleet departed Kamranh bay on April 22 followed by heavy cannonading at night. Paris reports confirm Vice Admiral Rojestvensky’s squadron left French waters and was instructed by Emperor Nicholas to stay outside French neutrality or face government punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
French Cochin
China
Kamranh Bay
Paris
Rojestvensky
Nicholas
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
France
Japan
Does your husband ever win at the races
A brief dialogue quotes Mrs. Torkins about her husband’s racing luck. She notes he rarely wins and sometimes borrows a few dollars from bookmakers without ever securing a win. The Washington Star line reflects a light human moment from a social page.
Cure of Severe Sores Promoted by Cuticura Remedy
A Lemonstration letter from Nellie Vander Wiele of Lakeside New York credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with curing months of facial and neck sores after other remedies failed. The excerpt is followed by promotional quips from Atlanta Journal and Chicago Tribune about Easter bonnet bill and a foot care product from Allen's.
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Nellie Vander Wiele
Lakeside, N. X
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Westville
World
Diaz
Mexico City
Parque Station
Cuernavaca
Bouchier
Ste. Anne de Pocatiere
Quebec
Palm Beach, Fla
Friends
Cuticura
Atlanta Journal
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Chicago Tribune
Winous A
UGE Union
Spisuoe
W. L. Douglas
W. EL. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
W. LE. Douglas
Frank ZT
Ripley
Jefferson St
Louisville
W.J. Douglas
WL. Douglas
Corona Colt
Brackton
de Laval
Rendolph & Canal Sts
Cortlandt Street
Carters
FREES
Seattle
C. D. Hillman CO
Seattle, Wash
Lion Coffee
Woodlson Spice CO
Toleto
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