Witte May At Last Be Too Late
St. Petersburg braces as Count Witte and General Trepoff clash with the emperor over a new cabinet. The city is sealed by troops with Moscow paralyzed and universities barricaded amid a general strike and rising unrest.
29 Oct 1905
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1905
Page
1
St. Petersburg braces as Count Witte and General Trepoff clash with the emperor over a new cabinet. The city is sealed by troops with Moscow paralyzed and universities barricaded amid a general strike and rising unrest.
Reports from St. Petersburg describe near panic with widespread work stoppages and suspended newspapers as soldiers patrol streets. The Finland railroad ended service to the capital isolating the city, while water routes remain open and communications with Moscow are severed. In Gomel a bomb wounded the police chief and two Cossacks during a public escort.
In Reval on Oct 28 a violent riot left thirty people dead or wounded as rioters with rifles and revolvers clashed with police and troops. The city burned with heaters and spirit shops ablaze while crowds blocked firefighting efforts at the theater.
Moscow reports delegates from various parties decided to unite to form a government and operate independently of the imperial regime. Washington notes Grindell party member Grindell may have gone to Tiburon Island solo, with a report suggesting hunger and thirst perished there. Chicago dispatch says federal inquiry into railroad influence on an interstate commerce law convention reveals some delegates funded by railroads.
Pittsburg reports confirm a concealed stash from the Adams Express robbery. Mrs Cunliffe gave up $5000 found in a baby carriage lining after authorities traced her husband Edward Cunliffe's confession. Investigators say about $6000 remains unaccounted for.
In Denver seven saloon keepers charged with late night operation and poker games face court clashes as two district judges dispute where the informations are filed. District Attorney Stidger defies Judge Johnson and seeks charges in Palmer's division, while Johnson orders arrests. Supreme Court later orders release, Johnson vows to file charges against Sudger over prosecution conduct.
Vienna dispatch reports that major powers will demonstrate against Turkish actions in Asia and present a collective note to Turkey. The move aims to avoid encouraging the Macendonianeurgents while signaling European unity.
In Telluride on October 28 Clerlas De aceo, intoxicated, killed his four month old baby, wounded his wife in the cheek, and then shot himself. Reports suggest jealousy and a family quarrel sparked the incident. condition of De aceo is critical with possible death.
In Akron on December 24 Quo warranto proceedings were started in the circuit court by Prosecuting Attorney Hagelbarger against the Mutual Life Insurance Company and the New York Life Insurance Company to oust them from the state by stripping their franchises for alleged power violations over the past five years. Thirty three interrogatories are submitted for answer and the appointment of receivers is requested.
New York on October 24 reports opposition from the Democratic party to the renomination of Jerome as district attorney after a Republican convention substituted Jerome for former Judge Plummer on the ballot. The election board will rule on the action's validity, with court decision possible.
In Chenoa Illinois mayor Charles Nickel was killed in the Bank of Chenoa. Lec g Le Duc a farmer from near Chenoa shot Nickel and wounded two passers by. Jones the victim died after being dragged into the bank vault. Sheriff and posse pursued Le Duc amid high tension and a plan to disable him with electric current.
Washington reports wireless contact with the armored cruiser West Virginia as it carried President Roosevelt from 2:97 to 6OSh this morning. Communications were expected to resume when the yard quiets, with Key West relaying messages about the cruiser’s Gulf voyage and a birthday greeting from Mrs. Roosevelt.
Mrs Roosevelt accompanied by several of her children left Washington aboard the Sylph for a Potomac cruise. If weather holds she will continue toward Hampton Roads to await the president’s arrival there on Monday.
George Giles the night marshal was killed at the Parlor saloon in Winslow Arizona at 7 30 pm after a quarrel over a roulette game with Pete Pemberton who turned the weapon on Wal ter Darling and Giles Pemberton later surrendered to the constable as the coroner s jury investigates the case with a verdict not expected for days both men well known in the area
Ottawa reports International Waterways commissioners consider using buoys to define the boundary edged by navigational zones. American-driven plan seeks to prevent poaching and confusion over territorial coverage. Observers note trials and meetings in Toronto and Fort Blake as officials weigh enforcement and placeholder notices.
Oct 28 report from the territorial superintendent of public works outlines expenditures totaling 648708.10 for public improvements including port facilities. The document documents allocations and projects funded under the fap t porta program.
Henry Bell fifty five age colored man killed at Vegas Lake while hunting. He held a loaded shotgun between his knees and it fired into his neck. The incident occurred near Las Vegas New Mexico as Bell drove a party including Mrs A K Lewis and children to the lake. Bell died instantly. a physician confirmed the fatal wound. He leaves a wife and daughter. Also news of W Hoke planning a modern gas plant and franchise application before council.
United States Commissioner Ridgeway discharged Frederick Peckham and Moses Haas from custody finding no crime under the constitution for conspiring with Merwin Holmes Jr to defraud the government by securing advance information of the cotton report. Freight wreck near Verdi Nev blocks lines. wreckers work, trains delayed.
The Enterprise National bank scandal spawns the first major suit as Receiver John B Cunningham sues W H Andrews for over 50 000 alleging unlawful funds received through Cashier T Lee Clark and a conspiracy with BLRR Nichols and others through negotiable instruments and drafts dating 1905 Andrews has fled Pittsburg and is now missing with authorities seeking him.
National Bank examiner Cunningham sues W H Andrews for over 50000 alleging fraud linked to F R Nichols and T Lee Chirk of the Enterprise National bank. Reports say a $500000 cash shortage and losses without security were found, with Crinker death ruled criminal by Maward Moxey.
Washington reports say the comptroller has not received a full report from Receiver Cunningham on the Enterprise National Bank of Allegheny City or from Judge Oldham. The bank cashier’s death complicates assessment and could delay a precise condition report for weeks. Cunningham letters justify a likely very bad failure and a possible one hundred percent stockholder assessment.
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