Russia's Fundamental Law Sparks Power Struggle in Parliament
Czar's proposed constitutional draft triggers broad opposition in St. Petersburg amid distrust of motives. The plan retains imperial control over army and navy, foreign relations, martial law powers, and senate oversight, while offering limited civil-right protections. Protests warn of renewed upheaval as liberals and workers plot action. Local notes report Ballard annexation petition to Seattle and GOP nominating activity in Fort Dodge and Iowa.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Czar
Senate
Reisch
M. Brianchaninoff
Slovo
Black Hundred
Burnham Plan to Rebuild San Francisco as City of Beauty
In San Francisco on April 25 a movement advances to rebuild the city per Daniel Burnham plans. Prominent citizens consult. land for the work is pledged, funds may be raised nationwide, and waterfront restructuring will begin with new wharves depots and $25,000,000 costs. The water front district leads, with boulevards terraces parks and beauty spots to follow.
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San Francisco
Daniel Burnham
W. L. Barnett
Mr. Burnham
Twin Peaks
Challenge to World for a Better Apple From Okanogan
Okanogan county orchardists plan an official challenge to Wenatchee and Yakima to grow larger and higher quality apples after gold medals at St. Louis and the Lewis and Clark exposition. Also notes Walla Walla post office receipts rising toward first class. Yukon mining sluicing begins with forecasts of large production and early break expected around May 10.
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Wash
Okanogan
Wenatchee
Yakima
New York Tribune
Okanogan County
St. Louis
Portland
Detroit man Milton Spears alias Baron von Schlosser guilty
Milton M. Spears alias Baron von Schlosser was found guilty in Detroit of forging a $5,000 check and passing it on the Detroit National bank. He was remanded for sentence after the verdict. In Oakland, Governor Pardee said a special legislative session will be called to address the San Francisco situation once current unrest subsides.
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Detroit
Mich
Milton M. Spears
Baron von Schlosser
Seattle
Detroit National Bank
Oakland
Cal
Pardee
San Francisco
Leland
Teddy
Mamma
Reunion Attendance Expected To Top Years
New Orleans reports the arrival of twenty nine special trains carrying Confederate veterans during the night. The reunion, which began today, is expected to draw the largest crowd in years.
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New Orleans
Montigny storekeepers halt food to troops over mining strain
Lens France April 25 storekeepers suspend month-end accounts to pressure mining companies. Birmingham Alabama April 25 official returns in sixth district show Capt Richmond P Hobson defeating Coughessman Bankhead by 495 votes for the congressional nomination.
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Lens
France
Montigny
Birmingham
Ala
Richmond P. Hobson
Couggessman Bankhead
Investigation Opens into Railroads and Standard Oil Ties
Cleveland April 25 Franklin S Monett for the Interstate Commerce Commission has started a government probe into the relations between railroads and the Standard Oil Company.
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Cleveland, C
Frank S. Monett
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standard Oil Company
Wit of the Youngsters Side-Splitting Preschool Vignettes
A collection of short, humorous exchanges among children and adults. Jokes span heirlooms, alligators, dusty days, washing kitties, and a misheard Missis sippi joke, with children misnaming objects and adults offering light commentary.
Here and There: Lessons on Perceiving the Local World
A school visit by a traveler sparks admiration yet prompts a teacher to warn that true wonder begins at home. She argues that loving the local countryside fosters lasting curiosity about distant places and craft rooted in environment. A Philadelphia family conversation then shifts to a separate social tidbit about an upcoming wedding and a humorous servant remark.
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Far West
West Philadelphia
Virginia
Edith
When Love Passed By in the Plowman's Year
A narrative poem in which a farmer toils through seasons and choices, rejecting love to stay with labor and harvests. As he ages he faces regret yet finally cries to follow love, while the speaker notes the refrain of Love passing by and the farmer's resolve. Solomon Solis-Cohen
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Solomon Solis-Cohen
Dr Smits Aberdeen General Hospital Office Hours
Directory listing for a Dr Smits with office hours at Aberdeen General Hospital and another entry detailing contact numbers and addresses. Mentions specialties Gynecology and Dermatology and a Tacoma address. Includes a Canadian Pacific slogan.
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Jesse F. Murphy
U. S. Land Office
Olympia
Looking at Immigrant Roles in American Society
Opinion argues Chinese immigrants differ from Europeans by preserving distinct customs and returning home with savings. It claims Europeans blend quickly, while Chinese stay separate, hindering assimilation and impacting labor, loyalty, and national defense. It warns of foreign landlordism and economic effects of large scale Chinese immigration.
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America
William J. Bryan
United States
Tle
Private baths at Polkville tavern spark casual debate
A North tourist muses on private baths in a Polkville Arkansas hotel tavern as the proprietor jokes about privacy. The tavern keeper notes public bathing would be awkward though by-passers might find it popular. A wry line about a wife-beater and a ladies’ man closes the item with a quip.
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Polkville, Ark
Puck
Transit Timetable Fragments for Pacific Northwest Routes
For Portland Tacoma and all points east, 9 40 a m. For Hoquiam, 90 0 a m, 1 p m and 8 10 p m.
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Portland
Tacoma
All Points East
Seattle
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