Nicholas II Calls Parliament to Shape Russia’s Prosperity
In St Petersburg on May 10 the emperor addressed parliament urging cooperation to ease peasant distress and advance Russia’s modern era. Troops and police secured streets as the imperial procession moved to the Peterhoff palace and the royal tombs.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Winter Palace
Palace
Nicholas Bridge
Vaili Island
Peterhoff
St. Peter and
St. Paul
Rangel Convicted In Mexican Murder Trial
In Puebla on May 10 Antonio Cottolene, a French descent multi millionaire, and his nephew Francisco Rangel faced a sensational murder trial. The judge found Rangel guilty of homicide or manslaughter and imposed two years imprisonment, half already served. Cottolene was absolved. The victim Gustavo Stein had served as consul general at Oaxaca, prompting interest from the German colony. The defense may seek a higher court revision.
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Puebla
Mex
Antonio Cottolene
Francisco Rangel
Rangel
Cottolene
Gustavo Stein
Oaxaca
Imperial couple return to Peterhoff amid cheers
After leaving the palace the emperor and empress boarded a launch and the imperial yacht Alexandria, then returned to Peterhoff. Crowds along the riverbanks cheered the royal party with no other incidents reported.
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St. Petersburg
Alexandria
Peterhoff
Senatorial Vote Adopts Production Transport Split Plan
Washington May 10 The senate passed a modified Elkins McLaurin plan to sever production from transportation of commodities with effect from May 1 1908. The measure bans common carriers from shipping produced goods except necessary items and was adopted 67 to 6. Additional amendments on switches reasonable terms and equal service for interstate travelers were approved.
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Washington
Senate
Elikas
McLaurin
la Follette
Culberson
Bailey
Congress
Carter
Daniel
Tillman
Bacon
Messrs
Ankney
Bukeley
Clark
Wyo
Millard, Pettus
Warden
United States
Elkins
Warner
Money Offered In Massachusetts Legislature Probe
Boston May 10 District Attorney Moran referred allegations that representatives were offered money to vote against the anti bucketshop bill to the grand jury. He plans to summon the entire legislature including seventy five members as witnesses in the inquiry following prior grand jury activity.
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Boston
House
Moran
Grand Jury
Heavy Frost Destroys Crops In Tennessee River Valley
Decatur Alabama reports heavy frost on Wednesday night in the Tennessee river valley killing cotton that had emerged. Corn will need replanting.
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Decatur
Ala
Tennessee River Valley
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Bryan
U.S
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J. W. Howell
L. L. McInnis
Guy M. Bryan, JR
W. C. Davis
Brazos County
Texas
Stames
Suarphonea
Parliament
Nicholas
Ameniment Adopted
Senator McLaurin
E. J. Fountain & Company
San Francisco
Geo. A. Adams
Parker Building
Oliver Typewriter
Postoffice Drugstore
Pure Drugs
E. J. Jenkins
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