Refugees recount horrors of Russia to Philadelphia crowd
Jael Toverensx describes brutal mobs and mass killings faced by Jewish refugees in Russia before crossing into Germany and seeking mercy from God. Survivors recount severed limbs, burned towns, and children scarred by terror as they traveled toward safety aboard the Haverford with 204 steerage and 34 cabin passengers and 16 cattlemen aboard.
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Iuerjoa
Russians, and, the Eye Sockets, Tile Were Driven. “Ruesi
Russia Won't Object to Proposed Scheme
The disputed Bayk region and a plan by Baron de Lobel to build a railroad from Siberia to Alaska gain Russian approval via a commission to regulate contracts. The project aims to bridge and tunnel under the Bering Strait with capital from French, American, and Russian centers, proposing a $8,000,000 to $50,000,000 investment. The effort seeks broad funding from France, Massachusetts, and the United States.
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Dee
St. Petersburg Bayk
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Alaska
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Siberia
Maska
Beringslraile
France
Massa
United States
Hinsdale Town in Darkness After Supply Shortages
In Hinsdale Easterly Valley the town lies in total darkness due to exhausted kerosene coal and wood supplies. Rail freight delays prevent replenishment, leaving residents to burn candles and endure hardship as shipments remain undelivered.
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Hinsdale
Leaks and Fires Endanger Vessel Near Lightship
A severe storm exposed a leak in the vessel causing fires to break out. The crew worked to extinguish the blaze as the lightship Nanbirket and the gunboat Uist aided in the emergency. The stricken ship listed and the crew of 25 were rescued by breeches buoy as rescuers worked from shore.
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Cammarthen
Mglihouse
Boston
New Hedford
Arning
Important Tax List Discovery in County Records
Special dispatch from Great Falls reports a discovery that the Namhern Pavifi Railway company failed to pay taxes on vast acreage in the county. Officials seek protest notices and assess whether the company intends to contest the assessment or pay. An inquiry is underway to determine if the county or others are delinquent.
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Great Falls
Des
Namhern Pavifi Railway Company
Mineralogist Plan To Prevent Explosions In Mines
York pa Dec 10 A mineralogist Col H Demiming claims to have found a mechanism to prevent mine explosions. He says disasters stem from four gases two removable by prompts and another removed by a Shean method. He proposes opening carboys of oxygen at intervals to reduce deadly black damp threats.
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York
Col. H
Demiming
McCoy challenges Corbett but Corbett declines
New York December reports Kid McCoy sent a challenge to James J. Corbett for a prize bout with a $20,000 purse to be arranged by the new club Delaware formed by Tom O Rourke. McCoy posted $3,000 and seeks confirmation while Corbett says he is under contract and his fighting days are over, declining any match.
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Kid McCoy Tesight
James J. Corbett
Red
Delaware
Tom O'Rourke
Corbett
McCoy
Cima Suarmates
Simpy
Correan
Rosebery Cabinet Rumors and reshaped ministry
A fragmented report outlines Rosebery’s cabinet, noting Lord Rosebery’s position, the inclusion of Earl of Crewe, and ministers like John Burns and Sir Edward Grey. It discusses anticipated appointments, foreign policy aims, and the cabinet’s balance between experience and new faces amid ongoing political maneuvering.
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Edward Gre
Lord Rosebery
Grout
Augustle Hirwell
Meritanent
le OH
Bristol
Jon Sinclair
Lewis Vernon Harcourt
Baroness von Suttter Wins Nobel Peace Prize
King Haakon and Queen Aliaid attend a solemn ceremony at the Nobel Institute where Baroness von Sutt ter of Austria is declared the Nobel Peace Prize winner. She has long been active in international peace movements and served as an Austrian delegate to the international peace congress.
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Charlee B
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Christiania
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Haakon
Aliaid
Atete
Starthing
Nobel Institute
Baroness von Suttter
Austria
Nobel Peace Wrize
Boaton
Belgian Man Condemned for Ottoman Assassination Plot
A group of Inter tonal lawyers in Antwerp seeks to intervene with the Turkish government over Edward Jos, a Belgian condemned to death by a Constantinople court for alleged participation in a July assassination attempt on the sultan. The case is acknowledged as an infringement of treats with the Turkish government.
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Vetugeu
Washington
St Doxen Hyaterenllaven
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Antwerp
Dec
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Aultan
Joris
Blood of Vengeance Aroused in Hungary
A Vienna report describes rising ethnic tensions in Hungary as Romanians in Vamos Arad and Rinar provinces mobilize against Hungarians, shouting anti Hungarian slogans and threatening action. A Hungarian opponent of a Romanian candidate was murdered as tensions flare across border provinces.
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Hungary
Berdey
Police Defied By Trio Nabbed After Night Riot
In Staten Island West New Brighton Franklin Street a group defied police when barricades fell and shots were fired. Police, armed with clubs and revolvers, fought through a crowd to arrest three men. one man was shot through the heart, another wounded and hospitalized.
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Taur
Franklin Street
West New Brighton
Stave Island
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Thomas Roonex
James Roach
Dete Abiaciten
Feasts and Tour End in Elusive Premature Marriage
A couple from Tock Haven and Bex held a premature wedding tied to a Thanksgiving voyage from Loganton. Officials postponed the license due to lacking parental consent papers. The ceremony occurred in Loganton after delays, with guests and a village band present, followed by visits to Sigay Valley.
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Dor
Tarencei
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Loguaton
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Mutiny Rumors From Moscow Stir Troops
Reports from Moscow describe unrest as a large group of soldiers paraded through streets singing revolutionary songs. A detachment from the Cro chowekl regiment blocked a route and entered its uses to Ore, while officers attempted to halt the procession. A patrol rumor claims an assault on the Warsaw citadel, but verification is unclear and authorities deny permission to the fortress.
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Weenie
Maysulkowska
Joint Statehood League Moves Toward Washington
The executive committee of the Joint Statehood League of New Mexico plans to send a committee to Washington during Congress session to advocate joint statehood. Gallup trustees and Silver City council also wired Congress urging passage, while Arizona and other groups join petitions from Rio Grande regions in support.
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Celts Council
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N. M
Mark Rogers
Arisona Statehool
Governor Pennypacker Says Press Has Treated Him Unfairly
Atlante Ga Bee reports Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania laments unfair press coverage. He cites bold actions on the baking powder law veto and defends his record while declining immediate senate plans. He defends the Quay monument debates as legislative motions and vows to ensure enforcement.
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United States Senate
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Rome
Poland and Russia split over autonomy amid Nobel interview
Hoyk Slenkiewicz, before receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature, discusses Poland's status under Russia and possible German occupation. He argues Poles seek autonomy with a Polish language system, separate civil and military administrations, and acknowledges Polish generals and wartime bravery. He notes political arrests in England and Sweden’s Nobel recognition as proof of Poland’s standing among leading thinkers.
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Dee
Hoyk Slenkiewicz
Hovellet
Poland
Russia
Ermany
Japan
Europatritiones
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Siberia
Maesg Indler
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Peope
National Party
Elles Ae
Sweden
Railroad Employes On Rate Legislation
Chicago December 10 A resolution by Cook county railroad employes denounces any interference with the Interstate Commerce Commission rate setting power. It warns that such changes would harm workers and hinder future improvements, signaling a move toward a broader Cook County meeting.
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