Throne of Romanoffs tottering amid unrest in Baltic
From St Petersburg to Riga reports describe a burgeoning revolt as workmen print a leaf urging national struggle and urging troops not to fire on the people. Insurgents seize towns in the Baltic provinces while government troops clash with rebels and rail corridors face sabotage across the region.
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St Petersburg
Workmens Council
Theroltamat
Homainoffs
St Patersburg
Riga
Berlin
Stockman
Tivonia
Erlin
Lokal Angeiger
Hydtkuhnen
St. Petersburg
Wirballen
President McCall Very Ill With Pneumonia Report
New York December 18 reports President Jomn McCall of the New York Life Insurance Company is very ill at his home after contracting grip and pneumonia. He attended a directors meeting earlier this week, and physicians advised rest. the situation follows his recent illness amid company affairs.
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New York
Jomn McCall
New York Lifesurance Company
West Seventy-second Street
MecCall
New York Life Insurance Company
Vesail
Pneumania
Walhs Banks Collapse Triggers Liquidity Pledge
Three major Chicago western banks led by Chicago National Bank owned by John R Walsh suspend operations. Officials resign, new management pledges to pay depositors in full and liquidate assets, citing loans to railroad and mining ventures. Ripples hit local stocks and trust dealings as regulators assess bond values and creditor guarantees.
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Walsh
Comptroller
Chicago
West
Chicago National Bank
The
Hone Savings Bank
Equitable ‘Crust Company
Jonn R. Walsh
Equitable Crust Company
National Bank Gxatuner
H. Bosworth
Chicago Clearing House
Allied Banks of
National Biscuit Company
Barntable Trust Company
Indiana
Imade
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
She Comtroller
State Auditor
Chisago Clearing House Committee
Clearing House Committee
Trust Company
Ridgely
Clearing House
Join R Walsh
Comptroness Office
Troops at Riga Join Rebels as City Burns in Shelling
Reports from Riga and surrounding areas describe rebels in control of southern Livonia and Courland with the city under shellfire and on fire. Dispatches note executions, arrests, and widespread arson as insurgents seize estates and hold German nobles. The situation worsens as the region becomes a wilderness between Riga and Wedden.
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Riga
Orpat
Livonia
Tironia
Courland
Weden
Dorpat
Walek
Sf m& Company of Dragoonss
Roemshoff
Lennewarden Castle
Germany to Send Ships to Rescue Subjects in Distress
Berlin reports Chancellor von Buelow and the emperor approve sending German steamers to the Russian Baltic ports to rescue Germans endangered by unrest. The move follows reports of murders and attacks on Germans, with officials unhappy at Russia’s inability to protect its minority. Some speculate Germany may act beyond shipping to safeguard its nationals.
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Berlin
von Buelow
Germany
Riga
Christmas Winders and a Missing Santa Claus
A nostalgic verse laments no electric lights in the city for orphans at Christmas. The speaker recalls a mother’s comforting words and hopes for Santa Claus to arrive, while children wish for warmth and a simple holiday they cannot see.
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Chris’mas Winders
Ganty Claus
Sis
Santa Claus
Mother
Senate Frays Over Punished Senator On Committee Roles
Washington December 18 The senate debated for two hours whether a venerable senator facing court charges should remain on committees or be kept on the rolls without duties The discussion touched on duties to the country and party factions with Bailey urging clear assignment for all and Hale noting one member was absent from committee work pending court action The exchange reflected tension over senate morals and accountability amid political pressure from both sides.
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Gomery
Ala
Spetie J
Baldwin County
Bay Minette Or
Daphne
Minette
Timate Court House
Supreme Court Beerl
Washington
Senate
Bailey
Hale
Burton
Kaneag
Kansas
House
Congress
Mr Daniel
Etnate
Daniel Talke
Daniel
Othr
Gallager
Ediaucta
Tragedy and Senate Critique Recounted in Fragmented Speech
Disjointed report covers a double death in Monrovia with a wife shot and husband dying from chloroform. It blends remarks on senator honesty, indictments, and calls for resignations amid political scandal and the English precedent on pending charges.
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Spenal
McCart
Monrovia
Pop Dodge Involved With Large Sums Of Money
A report indicates a person named Pop Dodge is connected to substantial money sums and statements referencing Hummel. The details describe financial dealings and the individuals involved.
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Pop
Paid All the Bills in Divorce Scheme as Key Witness Testifies
Charles E Dodge, former husband of Mrs Morse, testifies in the Hummel trial that he received 6500 from Hummel and associates over three months to alter his original divorce case. He says Bracken paid 600 to induce travel to New York and Atlanta, and he signed affidavits while claiming not to have been served with a summons.
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New York
Charles E Dodge
Charles W Morse
Abraham A Hummel
Morse
Dodge
Segal
Texas
Prince
Hummel
Innt
New York City
Sweetser
Edward M. Bracken
Georgia
Bracken
Hummmel
Dodges
Sue
Tummel
Atlanta
Segain
Ruger
Weather forecast by region for Tuesday and Wednesday
The forecast covers many regions with variable winds. Georgia and Tennessee expect rain and light showers, while North and South Carolina forecast clouds and rain. Coastal areas show shifting wind directions and cooler conditions inland.
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Washington
Farewaay
Georgia
Tennessee
Alabama
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Tensen
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Niewera
John R. Walsh
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McCarty
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Pop” Dodge
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