Russia on Verge of Fearful Revolution Demands Denied
May 26 reports from St. Petersburg describe Premier Goremykin's firm refusal to yield to the lower house demands. Constitutional Democrats and the labor party call for resignation and a parliamentary ministry while Rochtcheff argues for peoples’ representatives to decide policy.
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Russia
Paiva Cumaen
Gorefower House
Goremykin
Mykin
Rochtcheff
Constituional
Democrats
Grand Duke
Nikolaievitch
Roditcheff
St. Petersburg
Constitutional Democrats
Party of People's Tberty
Constituional Democrats
Labor Party
Growing unrest as parliament stalls reforms in empire
May 26 report from St. Petersburg states provinces see rising revolutionary and Black Hundred activity. Paramilitary clashes intensify while both sides arm for possible civil conflict. Protests grow over amnesty denial and looming anniversary actions cue calls for a general strike and potential coup rumors.
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St. Petersburg
Trepoff
Fourth American Regatta Promises Record Enthusiasm
Philadelphia May 26 indications point to the fourth American regatta under the American Rowing association on the Schuylkill River this afternoon. A larger entry list, two crews from major colleges, and meticulous preparations heighten expectations for a full mile and 550 yard course of races from single sculls to eight oared shells. Harvard and Pennsylania send two crews each. Cornell Georgetown and Columbia skip due to other commitments or finances. Annapolis hoped but not granted permission.
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Philadelphia
American Rowing Association
Schuylkill River
Schuylkill
Harvard
Pennsylania
Mer Colleges
Cornell
Annapolis
Academy
Georgetown
Columbia
Poughkeopate
Cortelyou Club Society Circus Delights Flatbush aird
New York May 26 A featured society circus by the Cortelyou Club of Flatbush last night and tonight features Henry A Meyer known as the Mayor of Plat bush atop a high tight rope. Three society girls perform in abbreviated costumes on bareback horses and trapeze masked until after the show. Sam uel Sehank a cross country rider offers a bucking branch act. Clowns Pashley and Laper, trained animals, and a side show of curiosities are promised with Borough President Coler opening the show. Money market notes on call and a small silver inquiry follow.
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Iety Circus
New York
Henry A. Meyer
Platbush
Society Circus
Cortelyou
Flatbush
Mayor Meyer
el Cus
Samuel Sehank
Pashley
L. Laper
Hird
Coler
San Francisco’s future city plan shaped by quake view
Chicago dispatch notes architect Daniel Burnham’s forecast that San Francisco will soon rebuild with broad driveways and handsome buildings. He predicts the quake devastation will vanish in a year and the new city will rival Washington in beauty.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Daniel H. Burnham
Washington
Chicago Can Now Purchase Car Lines Agreement Reached
Representatives of Chicago’s north and west side railroad companies and the Chicago Union Traction company reached a agreement in New York that will permit earliest completion of negotiations for selling the properties to the city. The accord does not resolve all disputes but places the properties in saleable condition with a clear title.
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Chicago
New York
North and West Side Railroad Companies
Chicago Union Traction Company
Garcia Wins Inter Collegiate Contest In Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest
Ernesto B. Garela of New Mexico captured top honors at the intercollegiate oratorical contest held May 19 at Simpson's auditorium in Los Angeles. His speech The Substance In Government praised civic duty, warned against decay, and urged preservation of democratic heritage and citizenship power to sustain freedom. The Courier lauded his thoughtful, well constructed oration. The Santa Fe road announces summer time cars with minimal service changes, detailing an adjusted schedule and daily California trains during the season.
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Thomas Harwood
Gentian
Los Angeles
California
Simpson's
New Mexico
Ernesto B. Garela
Courier
Wn Ite
Uberty
Santa FE Road
Topeka
Kai
Western Division
Santa Fe Railroad Company
Hile Suntier
General Duvall Praises Fort McPherson Soldier Shooting
Washington May 26 The War Department released General W P Duvalls first order praising an entering van of the 17th Infantry for firing on an escaping prisoner at Fort McPherson Georgia. The sentinel killed the prisoner and earned commendation for duty while noting such extreme measures are rare yet necessary to protect order and the life of comrades.
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Duvall
Solider
Washington, D. C
War Department
W. P. Duvall
Department of the Gulf
17Th Infantry
Sentinel
Fort McPherson
Department Comrador
Well Known News Gatherer Dead in New Orleans
J McDaniel, long time Associated Press correspondent in New Orleans, dies at age near three years with a career spanning the rise of the wire service. The veteran reporter witnessed the development of early news gathering as the AP grew from fringe bureau to a national press enterprise.
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New Orleans
J. McDaniel
Laundry Girls Escape Death in Fierce Fire
A West Twenty Fifth Street blaze at the Ducker Leavitt chemical laboratory and Schlesinger laundry guilding trapped 400 laundry workers. A rapid fire spread sent several jumping from first story windows. Three people were hospitalized within fifteen minutes as five alarms rang in.
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New York
Chemical Laboratory
Ducker- Leavitt Company
West Twenty- Fifth Street
Schlessinger Laundry Guilding
Navy commends gunner for gallant rescue at Brooklyn yard
Assistant secretary of the Navy Mr Newberry commends Frank Davis gunner's mate at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for gallantry on August 1 1905 or 1906 when he risked his life by jumping overboard on the East River to rescue Hugh McGovern a roofer who leaped from the wharf. The act led to a rebuke of lax department methods by Newberry.
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N. Ya
Mr. Newberry
Navy Yard
Frank Davis
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Davis
East River
Hugh McGovern
Navy
Commodore Craven
Granite States
Naval Militia of
New York
Newberry
Department
Ry Lise
Protest Meeting in Brooklyn Over Kidnapping Allegations
A May evening protest at the Labor Lyceum in Brooklyn will oppose alleged kidnaping of Western Federation of Miners officials from Colorado. Speakers include Henry R Kearne John T Vauehn and A Lett. Resolutions will be sent to officials and coal mine owners association aspects noted. The report also mentions a St Louis wool market quote.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Lim
Labor Lyceum
Moyor
Haywood
Pett Jone
Western Federation of Miners
Colorado
Mmabo Euthorvser
Henry R Kearne
John T. Vauehn
A. Lett
Prem Dep Hoostrelt
McDonald
Colorat
Ata
Gooding
Tubo
Met
Foraker fights statehood vote and related political actions
Denver reports that the Honest Election League sought a grand jury investigation of recent election frauds and requested temporary removal of district officials. Other items include bribery allegations against Robert M. Snyder in St Louis, Thomas and Taggart facing fines in Kansas City, and indictments of bridge firms for price gouging.
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Denver
Colo
Honest Election League
L. W. Hoyt
J. J. Mullins
District Court
St. Louis
Fickelsson
Robert M. Snyder
Kansas City
River water reports clash over Atrisco dyke danger
County Commissioner Severo Sanchez reported river levels were high enough to threaten the Atrisco dyke and require repairs using tart wire and trees. Officials dismissed the scarehead story as false, noting the river remained well below critical levels, with gauges near Barelas bridge about five feet.
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Severo Sanchez
Alfred Granafeld
Board of County Commissioners
Riyler
Atrisco
Atraco Acequia
Dk Rankin
Westbrook
Barelas
Corvalles
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