Manifesto calls for overthrow of autocracy by constituent assembly
A secret manifesto issued by the workmen's council and allied groups declares the government bankrupt, banks failing, and foreign capital withdrawn. It urges replacing the autocracy via a constituent assembly, predicts reprisals, and outlines a planned conspiracy to seize Premier Witte. The note warns elites hoarding assets abroad and the treasury unable to fund basic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workmen's Council
pan-Russia Union
Sociat Democrats
Social Revolutionista
Socialists
Poland
League of Leagues
Lehders
M . Krusieff
Workmen’s Council
Witte
Workmen's Alliance
Imperial Bank
Gauss Catarrh Cure Offered Free Trial Package
An advertisement promises Gauss Catarrh Cure will cure catarrh quickly by mail. It claims benefits include relief from breath issues, weakness, loss of appetite, indigestion, and improved mobility. Readers are urged to send name and address for a free trial to 763 Main St Marall Mich.
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EB Gauss
Main
St. Marall, Mich
Call to end autocracy and tax in gold only
A manifesto argues government debts are unsustainable and warns that the government must be stripped of its power to tax and fund through specie payments. It calls for a strict assembly inquiry into the nation’s finances and for payment in gold while opposing autocratic authority. The document bears signatures from the workers and peasants committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assembly
Ita
Anon
Council of the Workmen's Alliance
Peasants’ League
Democratic Workmen's Party
Canal Salaries Dominate Senate Debate on Canal Bill
Debate over canal salaries and the Shonts plan unfolds as Senator Allison and others discuss financing, executive staffing, and the need for accurate estimates. Bacon and Tillman push for records on Santa Fe abuses while Magoon’s pay cited as high for his triple role. Controversy centers on whether the bill adequately provisions salaries and who should bear costs.
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Nol
Gallinger
Tatt
Committee On Appropriations
Commission
Bacon
Tillman
Santa Fe
Tillmen
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate
Topeka
Georgia
Allison
Stevens
Teller
Uti.ity
Alison
Shonts
Magoon
Canal Zone
Panama
Culberson
Magnon
McHale
Guessed Combined Catarrh Cure Mail-In Offer
An advertisement promises a free flat pack of Geuss' Combined Catarrh Cure. It instructs readers to fill in name and address on the dotted lines and mail to a Marshall Michigan address. The text is fragmented and garbled but clearly outlines a mail order offer.
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Ava Af Geuss
Gau
Wain Street
Marshall, Hieh
Masons Elect Officers in Waycross Georgia for 1906
Waycross lodge No 305 Royal Arch Masons elected A G Willee as worshipful master J M Young Jr senior warden Robert L Singleton junior warden Warren Lott treasurer B J Berry secretary RR Young senior deacon L L Stephens junior deacon J W Moore senior steward W A Athon junior steward WH Reed marshal J Mathis ryler A public installation of the newly elected officers will be held next Wednesday at their lodge room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons
Waycross
Waycross Lodge
Royal Arch
A. G. Willee
J. M Young Jr
Robert L. Singleton
Warren Lott
B. J. Berry
RR. Young
L. L. Stephens
J. W. Moore
W. A Athon
WH. Reed
J Mathis
Ryler
James A Wilson Resigns as Southwest Freight Agent
Fort Worth Texas December 16 Colonel James A Wilson southwestern freight agent of the Chicago and Alton railroad with headquarters in the city has resigned effective December 31 to engage in other business. Colonel Wilson is one of the best known traffic men in the southwest. Venezuelan Incident Closed Canacas Venezuela December 15 President Castro having withdrawn his note to the French chargé d affaires which gave offense to France. one diplomatic incident is closed.
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James A. Wilson
Fort Worth
Texas
James A Wilson
Southwestern
Chicago and Alton Reilroad
Wilson
Southwest
Canacas
Venezuela
Castro
M ‘Tawny
France
Sofia
Dr. Cunningham
Las
Morgan
Morgan Opposes Popular Clamor On Johnston Senate Ambitions
Ex Governor Joseph F Johnston attracts attention as he pursues distant paths in Alabama politics. Some see a bid for the U S Senate while others expect a gubernatorial run. Morgan faces opposition over tariff and railroad issues amid Washington intrigue and cabinet hints.
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Joseph, Johnston
Hervey W. Laiid
Montgomery
Alt
Speal
Alabama
Joseph F. Johnston
United States Senate
Benater Morgan
Morgan
Cunningham
Comer
Wife Refusal Triggers Man's Fatal Act in Otisville
Peter Rausch drank carbolic acid and liquor and cut his wrist after a quarrel with his wife in Otisville Kentucky. He was rushed to a hospital and the doctors say he will recover.
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Rausch
Otisville
Peter Rausch
New Englanders Depart After Columbus Mill Visit
A delegation of New England mill men touring the south and visiting mills left Columbus in their private car Idlewild after the annual Columbus Manufacturing Company meeting. They dined at the Hotel Racine and met local cotton mill officials.
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New
Federal Control Talked WN Rouse
Washington December 16 The house debated federal control of insurance for four hours in a largely academic discussion. Democratic state rights arguments dominated while Republicans urged to reference the president's message. Several members attacked federal court encroachment and defended state jurisdiction. Holiday recess set from Thursday to January 4.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Hardwick
Georgia
Rockefeller
Roosevelt
Sullivan
Massachusetts
Finley
South Carolina
Eigh
Stanley
Kentucky
Clayton
Alabama
Gaines
West Virgina
President urges referral of insurance message to committee
The president’s language on insurance left no doubt that the message should be referred to the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee for action. It underscores the administration’s stance and signals forthcoming legislative consideration.
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Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Notable Deaths and Obituaries from Georgia and Tennessee
Reports list Rev W A Montgomery of Leadvale aged 75 long time president of Carson and Newman College Jefferson City Tenn and Baptist minister James Lawson of Waynesboro Ga both dying December 16. Also Mrs A West of Clinton Ga mother of sixteen children dies at 58, funeral tomorrow. Dollie Nesmith of Macon Ga dies at 30 after months of illness. she is survived by her mother and others.
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W. A. Montgomery
Leadvale
Fenn
Knoxville
Tenn
W A Montgomery
Carson and Newman College
Jefferson City
James Lawson
Waynesboro
A. West
Clinton
Macon
Dollie Nesmith
Misa Della Nesmith
Mr. Nesmith
Atlanta
J. C. Clark
Central Ave
South Atlanta
Brandy
Edgar Eberuart
Steam of human hustle and Malta-Vita sales pitch
A nostalgic piece extols human energy dubbed steam push hustle and life. It attributes tireless efficiency to Malta-Vita malted wheat food, praising its 99 percent nutrition and easy digestion while promising vitality for body and mind. Sold by grocers at 10 cents per package.
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James Witt
Belton and Holbrook Obituaries Highlight Banks County Philanthropy
Two obituaries from Commerce Georgia note E F Belton aged 72 of Banks County died north of Commerce and will be buried in Gordon after a service at 10 o'clock led by Rev Harris. Survived by Eli N Smith of Macon and several children and grandchildren. N J Holbrook widow of Bold Spring resident died, daughter of Rev Joel Gunness, with interment planned at Bold Spring.
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Eli Nesmith
Macon
Mr. Harris
Second Baptist Church
Gordon
Selock Central of Georgia
Gordon E. F. Belton
Commerce
E. F Belton
Insbone
Banks County
N. J. Holbrook
Holbrook
Wits
Bold Spring
Franklin County
Joel D. Gunness
Banksville
H H. Parks
Secret Orders Name Officers in Cochran Georgia
At the last meeting the K ingirls of Pythias elected officers including Chancellor commander N F L Bullard and other reelected posts. The Woodmen of the World organized a camp with 24 members and elected officers such as P C C RW Dykes and clerk Dr O J Whipple.
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Cochran
Kimgirls of
Pythias
N FL Bullard
G T Hua
J. C. Urquhart
Master At
M. Bulland
McVays
C E Taylor
K of R
L A Whipple
M.wynne
G. J A. Ingram
R F Morgan
H. F. Bullard
Woodmen of the World
RW. Dykes
C. Dr
Hall
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Congress
R. D Johnston
Humphreys
Dr. Humphreys
Homeo Medicine Co
Wullam and
Jobo Streets
New York
Yuri Mm
Gimas OF
Santa Claus
Federal Control
WN Rouse
Mortuary
Geological Survey OF Georgia
W S. Yeates
CLARK
Pryor Sirest
U.S
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