Reform of Russia Lawyers Seek National Professional Reform League
The national congress of lawyers in St. Petersburg proposes uniting lawyers doctors teachers and engineers into a National Legal Association to democratize government and establish a representative parliament. Delegates from 173 districts voted to create a central bureau to direct reform efforts while police interference and secret sessions marked the proceedings. A May 8 zemstvo congress in Moscow aims to align moderates with nobility for reforms without full Western constitutionalism.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
National Congress of Lawyers
Moscow
Siberia
National Legal Association
Central Bureau
Zemstvo
Europe
Second Conference Yields Better Rates for Northwest Jobbers
Portland April 13. Railroad representatives from the Harriman system Great Northern and Northern Pacific and Northwest jobbers report concessions greater than expected. Commodity lots reduced coast manufactured goods. interior shipments see lower class rates. third class tariffs unchanged. W A Mears states jobbers feel satisfied with railroads stance and foresee a friendly tilt toward Northwest interests.
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Portland
Harriman
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Pacific Northwest
W. A. Mears
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Mr. Mears
Far West
Tacoma
Comptroller objects to rebates by railroad on irrigation work
The Comptroller of the Treasury criticizes the Interior Department for accepting rebates from the Southern Pacific on freight for West irrigation and reclamation contracts. He says the government should not participate in such violations of interstate commerce rules and urges consulting the Attorney General before action.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Southern Pacific Railroad
West
Legislation Bans Free-Range Chickens in Everett
Everett city council approved an ordinance declaring chickens or any fowls at large a nuisance within city limits. Offenses carry a fine of 1. The measure targets roaming poultry to curb downtown disturbances and ensure public order.
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Everett
France Germany Tensions Ease After Delcasse Remarks
Paris reports cooling tempers as Foreign Minister Delcasse assures deputies that war is unlikely. Public sentiment favors restraint despite extremist rhetoric, with rapprochement between France and Germany deferred but not abandoned. France remains committed to the 1904 Anglo French treaty protecting German interests.
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Paris
France
Germany
Morocco
Delcasse
Chamber of Deputies
MM. Clemenceau
Giuyot de Villeneuve
British Ambassador Sees Calm Return in Morocco Dispute
Sir Frederick Luas celles, the British ambassador at Berlin, told Echo de Paris that the quarrel between France and Germany over Morocco is likely to fade soon. He asserted that underlying tensions would ease and relations normalize.
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Paris
Frederick Luascelles
Berlin
The
Echo de Paris
France
Germany
Morocco
Trust Company Merger Brings New York Bank Group
The North American Trust Company, the Trust Company of America and the City Trust Company will consolidate and operate as the Trust Company of America. The merged bank will have capital of 2,000,000 dollars, surplus of 9,000,000 dollars, and deposits totaling 50,000,000 dollars.
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New York
North American Trust Company
The
Trust Company of America
City Trust Company
Practical Five Thousand Men Building Isthmian Canal
John F. Wallace, chief engineer, reports about five thousand workers on canal construction including laborers from Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Barbados. Shovels increase to two more each month, Panama water supply ready by July 1, and hotels nearing completion. Wallace advocates thorough study before final plans, keeping options open for a sea level canal.
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Washington
John F. Wallace
Isthmian Canal
Canal Commission
Isthmus
Sanitary Department
Panama
Wallace
Mitchell trial begins in Portland for four indictments
Judge Be linger, crowded court, hear Senator John H. Mitchell plead to four indict ments. Mitchell challenges grand jury, cites juror disqualifications and DA Heney disqualifications. Waives legal technicalities to move toward trial. Puter case waiver seen as strategy to delay Krebs case and press for Puter trial.
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Portland, Or
Belinger
John H. Mitchell
Mitchell
W. E. Robertson
Carl Phelps
Frank G. Buffum
George Peebler
George Gustin
United States
Frank Balter
Joseph Esner
Heney
Senator Mitchell
Mitchell and Tanner
Washington
Frederick A. Krebs
Alfred S. Bennett
Dalles
8. A. D. Puter
Puter
Krebs
Togo's Fleet Formations Reported by London Dispatch
A London dispatch cited by Tokyo reports Admiral Togo has organized his fleet into three squadrons flying main and reserve. The flying squadron of fast cruisers is already patrolling the China sea and will initiate combat, the main squadron of battleships and armored cruisers will support the assault, and guard against rear attack.
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New York
Tokyo
London
Togo
China Sea
Convenient Chicken House and Barn Remedies
A Texas Farm and Ranch piece shows a ventilated chicken house built of 1x12 boards with outside nests and hinged covers for easy egg gathering, plus windproof roosts and vermin protection. It also details a barn closet with witch hazel vaseline and muslin for treating injuries, plus a sharp note on a useful sailors knot and tying method.
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Texas
Farm and Ranch
Proper Egg Handling For Freshness And Profit
Instructions on daily egg gathering in summer and winter to prevent freezing, cooling storage, and packing method with small ends down. Explains why upright packing preserves yolk integrity and reduces shell contact, plus notes profits from selling eggs versus raising chickens and lists top hen breeds such as Black Spanish and Leghorns.
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Poland
Wamburg
Creve Coeur
la Fleche
Cleft grafting as preferred method for orchard trees
The article explains cleft grafting as the common method for grafting orchard trees where the top is removed over years. Ideal time is when leaves push out to aid rapid healing, but large projects may start one to two months earlier and continue several weeks beyond the ideal point. The operation is clearly shown in the illustration.
Hoga in the Orchard and Teaching a Horse to Stand
A reader advises using space and proper feeding to protect orchard trees from hogs by limiting pen density and providing lime. Another note explains training a horse to stand by hobbling the front legs with a long rope after initial riding, urging gentle handling and gradual restraint.
Knot That Won't Slip Described For Emergencies And Farming
A description from American Agriculturist details a loop knot that cannot slip when tied correctly. The knot is shown as passing around and under to form a secure loop for hoisting a person or leading an animal without choking or slippage, emphasizing usefulness in emergencies and farming contexts.
Indiana law targets fruit tree fraud and related farming notes
A Indiana General Assembly act fixes fines from 50 to 400 dollars for fruit tree fraud linked to Notre Dame purchases. The passage cites Representative Shively and notes the bill’s imprisonment clause was removed. Additional advice covers sheep farming practices, pest control, soil amendments, and fruit tree care.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Shively
South Bend
Notre Dame University
Physicians and Surgeons at Aberdeen General Hospital
Paul Smits M D J A Mapes M D physicians and surgeons with offices at all hours at Aberdeen General Hospital. Telephone 614. Dr. Watkins.
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Paul Smits
M. D
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Fred Hewett
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