Russia Adopts New Constitution With Broad Reforms
Translation of the Moscow zemstvo congress version promises equal law for all races and religions, free worship, and protection against unlawful arrest. It outlines mandatory countersignatures, limits on state power, and broad personal rights including travel, speech, assembly, and property. The document calls for local self-government, secret elections, and independent courts, while detailing minister accountability and juror lists.
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Moscow
Russian Empire
Moscow Zemstvo Congress
Russia
Senate
Aes
Plan Deadlock Nears in Germany Reciprocity Debate
Chicago August 17. Congress notes a tariff reciprocity push with dual minimum and maximum rates. Resolution urges a permanent tariff commission and action by Congress, forming the American Reciprocal League. Also reports on Washington treaty talks, with stubborn positions over Sakhalin and indemnity. Plenipotentiaries adjourn for lunch after discussing article nine, with no agreement reached.
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Congress
Sakhalin
Portsmouth
Aus
Portland Happenings at Fair and Congress in Indiana
Portland figures arrive for expo events in Indianapolis with Governor Dennen joining the dedication. Prominent Indiana Elks attend as the Indiana Association opens its annual convention. A large delegation from across the state participates, with ceremonies and tours planned around the exhibit halls and historic Lincoln artifacts.
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Ortland
Ore
Aus
Theodore
P Wicos
Portland
Congress
Charles 3. Phearnes
Thoowots
Chiew
Gonde
Denenk
Ilhols Stam
Lincoln
Fair Advertisers Reach Socorro Fair
Special to The Citizen. Socorro, NM. A crowd from Socorro and vicinity will attend the territorial fair today, promising record attendance. A Vermont golf championship report notes the Aug 1 event at Mount Anthony Golf Club with numerous entries and notable players from the state.
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Socorro
Iired Hannere
Hongerd
Albumergee
Derorste Socorro
Vermont
Bennington
Veracait Pet
Ue Mount Anthony Golf Club
Downfall of C M Wilkinson Hints at Debts and Scandal
The article details C M Wilkinson, manager of Robert Massey & Co. cigar makers, held in El Paso on unverified arrest rumors. It notes book shortages, money moved without records, and multiple creditors pursuing recovery via salt and attachment. Wilkinson’s personal indiscretions and social ties are described amid questions about governance of the firm. Minnesota lands opened to settlers. secretary reports open lands to homesteaders.
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M. Wilkinson
Robert Massey & Co
el Paso
Texas
New Mexico
Sheriffs Office
C. M. Wilkinson
Sheldon Hotel
L. Medier
D. A. Macpherson
Robert
Mr. Medier
Robert Massey
Masons
Biks
Caine
Marquette Avenue
North Third Street
Wilkinson
L. Tomel
Railroad Avenue
Wilkine Son
Levett
R. Massey & Co
Medler
Railway magnate firm in refusal statement by J J Hill
James J. Hill, president of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways, declared that telegraphers who joined the strike should not be employed by any road at the start of the year and that none of the striking telegraphers would ever be rehired by the Great Northern.
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Jas. J. Hill
Great Northern
Nertvers Pacite
James J. MN
Mady
Yellow fever report shows declines in deaths in New Orleans
New Orleans reports today 165 total yellow fever cases with 178 total deaths, 2 deaths in the day, and 43 new cases across Louisiana and 9 in lower Mississippi. Officials note decreasing deaths over twenty four hours and ongoing investigation of nineteen suspicious cases across affected squares as treatment progresses.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Happy men who draw at Provo and other news highlights
The Provo drawing for homesteads opened with 37 650 envelopes, with Ray Daniels and Noah Balbock winning first and second selections. About 3 000 attendees witnessed the event under W A Richards. Contingent future draws and land values estimated at 5 000 to 10 000 per top claim. Separately, Charlie Newry faces Billy Finucane in a planned 20 round bout after earlier westward plans to fight Herrera were blocked.
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Provo
Utah
Ray Daniels
United Reservation
Noah M. Balbock
Angora
Colo
W. A. Richards
Land Office
Grand Junction
Vernal
Price
Bad wreck on Atlantic Coast Line near Portsmouth
Norfolk August 17 Twelve persons were killed and sixty injured in a wreck on the Atlantic Coast Line. The engine and three coaches passed through a drawbridge over the Elizabeth River near Bruce's station seven miles from Portsmouth. Injured are being taken to Norfolk and Portsmouth. Nearly all the killed and injured are colored.
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Norfolk
Elizabeth River
Bruce's Station
Portsmouth
Walter Craft Missing with Company Funds in Chicago
Walter P. Craft a transfer clerk with Equitable Trust is missing in Chicago. Officials say he took about $20,000 of the firm’s money and that brokers who bought shares from him will be forced to refund their value, shielding the trust company from loss.
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Chicago
Walter P. Craft
Equitable Trust Company
Craft
Motor Boat Cruise to Thousand Islands Starts in Hudson
In Hudson New York on August 17 a festive scene accompanied a motor boat cruise toward the Thousand Islands. About twenty boats, polished and ready, began the journey along the Hudson River signaling start at noon. The flotilla proceeds via the Erie canal to Albany Oswego and finally Thousand Islands with yacht club receptions along the way.
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Hudson
N. Y
Erie Canal
Uie Hudson
Albany Yacht Club
Albany
Alluny Yacht Club
Water Inlet
Omwero
Peculiar Find In The House Of Tilden
New York Aus 17 Subterranean divages discovered beneath the old Tilden mansion in Gru mercy park during remodeling for a National Arte club conversion. Contractors exposed unusual chambers tied to a rumored legend about Tilden and a secret defense against assassination, reflecting the era’s intrigue surrounding the Tweed ring.
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New York
Aus
Grumercy Park
Coar
National Arte Club
Bava J
Tilden
Two Policemen and a Woman Killed in Polish Church Attack
In Caestochowa Poland on August 17 two policemen and a woman were killed as a shooter opened fire near the Virgin Church door. Pilgrims fled in panic causing a crush with many injured during the chaotic scene after the attack on the police officer.
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Caestochowa
Ruaalan
Poland
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FAIR
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Rothenbere & Sehioedgar Company
Hinmagemwentet Bay
J. i. Oreilly & Co
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Unita Lands
Atlantic Coast Line
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Tweed Ring
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