Dissolution of Russia's Duma After Crackdown and Elections
The article traces Emperor Nicholas II’s dissolution of the duma amid clashes between reactionaries and revolutionaries, citing charges of treason by fifty five social democrats. It notes a forthcoming election limiting educated classes, mobilized troops, and warnings of a wider uprising as the government seeks to quell violence while justifying the move as necessary for stability.
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Russia
Stolypin
Ffty
Senda Tha Duma
Nicholas
Termens
Duma
London
Czar
Ubase
Dumna
Coal Trust Prosecution Seeks Rail Route Monopoly Injunction
In federal circuit court Philadelphia the government seeks an injunction against Reading Lehigh Valley Lackawanna Jersey Central, Delaware Lackawanna and Western and Susquehanna coal lines and subsidiaries for alleged unlawful restraint of anthracite supply. It argues the railroads control 71 percent of trade and about 90 percent of deposits, suppress independent operators, and conspire to silence competition, detailing contracts and exchanges that blocked rivals. The Delaware and Hudson and Ontario and Western were not named defendants awaiting further evidence.
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Phildelphia
Reading
Lehigh Valley
Lackawanna
Jersey Centorl
Krde
Susquehanna and Western
Department of Justice
Pennsylvania
Ontario and Western
Delaware and Hudson
Erie
New York, Susquehanna and Western
Imperial edict dissolves Duma and forces wider suffrage
The article describes imperial measures to dissolve the St Petersburg Duma, tightening control after clashes with the government. It notes troop deployments and warnings against hostile publications, plus speculation on electoral reform to broaden representation. It also covers an assassination attempt on Admiral Wirén and commentary on cap and gown debates in New Jersey schools.
Hygiene of the Tan Shoe in Leather Dressings
The London Lancet contends tan shoes feel more comfortable and durable due to their dressings rather than leather. Black leather uses acidic compounds that dissolve mineral matter in ivory black, hardening the material and reducing wear. Russet shoe dressings use wax and olla, keeping the leather supple and well preserved.
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London Lancet
Roosevelt Voices Federal Control Of Resources At Jamestown Fair
In two speeches at the Jamestown Exposition President Roosevelt urged federal ownership of coal oil and ranch lands and pressed Congress to enact radical income and inheritance taxes. He called for federal child labor laws and national employer liability to cover all accidents. He warned that war with Japan might be near and urged stronger national efficiency while pushing inland waterways development and stricter taxation on fortunes.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Japan
United States
West
Unprepared for War With Japan Threatens Pacific Lands
A wary view from officials and navy officers warns the United States is underprepared for possible war with Japan. It cites minimal Pacific naval strength, one drydock in Bremerton, and no battleships between San Francisco and Manila. Critics say sending battleships to the Pacific could provoke diplomatic trouble with Japan.
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Japan
Sim
Abuku
United States
Guam
Hawaii
Aloain
Pacific
Spain
Atlantic
Pacific Frontier
Bremerton
Alopgapo
P. L
Solomon's Island
Maryland
San Francisco
Manila
Newport
Jamestown
Far East
Pacific Coast
Washington
Navy Department
Imade
National Charities Conference closes in Minneapolis
The thirty-fourth National Conference of Charities and Correction ended a week of sessions in Minneapolis with Amos N. Butler presiding and 2000 delegates. Topics covered health at home school and factory, milk safety, cooking education and visiting nurses. Discussions also covered care for the insane and the National Children's Home Society. Major speakers included Dr. Knopf and Dr. Owen Copp. O F Lewis warned that more tramps die on railroads than travel, urging stricter vagrancy penalties and relocation avoidance. Dr. Lindslay St. Williams reported breakfast access among New York schoolchildren remains extremely high.
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Minneapolis
National Conference of Charities and Correction
Amos N. Butler
Indiana State Board of Charities
Senator Beveridge
Knopf
New York
Owen Copp
Boston
National
Children’s Home Society
O. F. Lewis
Lindslay St. Williams
Columbia University
Committee On Physical Welfare
All Around the Globe summaries of deaths and trials
A condensed roundup reports Charles C. Vogt of Louisville dying by self inflicted illness. five workers killed in Sinnemahoning Powder Mfg Co explosion in Sinnemahoning Pa. I W Dallinger sues in Boston over misused funds as receiver for American Birth Insurance Co. government and railroads plan to stockpile coal to avert a West West famine. Uncle Sam Oil Co receiver dispute over Tucker decided at Leavenworth Kan. State Dept to move John Jenkins from San Salvador and send Samuel Magill from Tampico to San Salvador.
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Sinnemahoning Powder Manufacturing Company
Sinnemahoning
I. W. Dallinger
Cambridge
American Birth Insurance Company
Boston
West End
Uncle Sam Ot Company
Uho, Lucker, Jr
Tucker
Leavenworth, Kan
State Department
John Jenkins
San Salvador
Samuel 3. Magill
Tampico
Mexico
San Salvader
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Fiffort
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Coal Trust
Wkause
Dracheffski
St. Petersburg
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Rubzek
James M. Green
New Jersey State Normal School
School Journal
Green
Atexinsky
Srourein
Ciar Necholasn
Warpan
Charities Conference
Cincinnati Post
Charles C. Vogt
The
American Tobacco Company
Louisville, Ky
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