Lull Before the Storm In Russia and Finland
Reports from St Petersburg and Vinug detail deputies to parliament issuing an address urging the people to halt funding and troops for the government. Censors block presses while crowds gather. Finland’s lower house adjourns amid threats of military force and a new revolutionary executive committee forms.
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Vinug
Ita
Finlang
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Ivan Petrunievich
Associated Press
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Constitutional
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Vivorg
Finland
Itussius
Gov. Rachanberg
Hotel Belvedere
Paul Polgoroukoff
Bouse
Mouronmtseff
Ivan Petrunkevich
Count Heyden
Constitutional Democratic
Pody
Kentucky Snake Story Surfaces in Rural Kentucky
In Kentucky, an unnamed farmer near a farm in Williamson County found a large constricted snake. He struck it, cut a hole, and released a young snake. Closer inspection revealed a wire drawn out with 562 more young snakes emerging from the cavity.
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Sonor
Blank
Lady Curzon Buried in Kedleston Vault
London July 24 the body of Lady Curzon was laid to rest in the Kedleston family vault within the village churchyard. The ceremony was attended only by immediate relatives. The column also notes visits and local social updates from Uhrichsville New Philadelphia Kimbolton and nearby locales with several families mentioned.
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London
Dues met funeral attendance and local notices in Salesville
In Salesville last week several residents attended the Dues meeting funeral in Noble county. Daily Foraker returned from an eastern trip and reported all is well. Fred Weaver’s horse was killed by lightning. Mrs. J. A. Day left for Pennsylvania. Delbert Law of Zanesville visited his parents north of town. Mrs. S. Brit and Mrs. Ideijla Eagon went to Marietta for Mrs. Lura Maden’s illness.
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Dues Met
Noble County
Daily
S. & Brit
Ideijla Eagon
Marietta
Lura Maden
Wets Win and Lose an Election in Ohio Villages
In Pleasant City, Ohio, voters went wet 1101 to 82 dry, despite two years of dryness, while nearby Macksburg chose dry by 48 to 3, illustrating a curious contrast under the Beal law. The piece ponders local economic influences and the enigmatic effect of the number 23 on political choices.
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Ohio
Pleasant City
Cambridge
Macksburg
Marietta
Guernsey
Ars
Henry Watterson
Funeral Services for Mrs McFarland Held at Home
Funeral services for Mrs McFarland were held Tuesday at 9 30 AM at the North 10th Street residence. Rev C E Sheppard officiated with scripture read by Rev GO Miller and prayers by Rev Dr Milligan. Receptions of eulogies by Rev Dr McFarland and Rev Dr Sheppard. Interment followed at South cemetery. Pallbearers: Thos M McFarland Victor C McFarland William B McFarland W L Boden M F Tomlinson M Fordyce.
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Thos. M
Victor C
William B. McFarland
W. L. Boden
M. F.tomlinson
M. Fordyce
Joseph Miller in Dying Condition in Germany
Columbus reports Joseph A Miller secretary of the Ohio Brewers association is in a dying condition from a complication of diseases at Marienbad Germany where he traveled seeking health. He is a well known figure in Ohio liquor traffic and has long represented brewers at the state house as a seasoned lobbyist.
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Columbus
Joseph A. Miller
Ohio Brewers’ Association
Marienbad
Germany
Miller
Ohio
State House
Centenary charge meeting and local visits noted
Kimboulton R D reports George Stoffer reemployed at Smith Bros store. The Centenary charge holds its last quarterly meeting at Wesley chapel Sunday and Monday. Local visits include Miss Maud Johnson of Carroll county, Mr and Mrs Hien Miller at Laurel Park, and Frank Neal with family in Zanesville. W Alloway improves after illness. Copperhead bite incident involving Mrs Lanning reported. Dr W K Yer called to Tyner on Tuesday.
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Wesley Chapel
Entire Army On The March In Large American Maneuver
Washington July 24 Without attracting much attention the vast movement of U S troops has spread across to the seven big maneuver camps. Regulars and militiamen train together as officers report soldiers endure heat and fatigue and horses suffer losses while the march tests endurance and discipline.
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Washington
United States
Oliver
China
Commons Passes Irish Labourers Cottages Bill for Third Reading
London July 24 The house of commons passed the Irish labourers cottages bill to a third reading by a large vote. The measure aims to provide laborers cottages in Ireland with loans and funds from trust funds and other sources. The estimated cost for cottages is about 850 dollars each, with plans to erect between 25 000 and 30 000 homes.
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London
House of Commons
Ireland
All Efforts Are In Vain Pittsburg Suicide Attempt
July 24 report details Frank Sweeden a 46 year old Swede attempting multiple self harm acts including cutting his throat with a razor drinking carbolic acid and drinking wood alcohol before being foiled by police. He was locked in a cell and again attempted hanging with suspenders, foiled by a sergeant who cut him down. The item includes market quotes for corn, hay, eggs, butter, cheese, cattle, hogs and beef prices and rates.
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Pittsburg
Frank Sweeden
No. 2
Sweeden
Jerome Visitors at Deer Park Spark Political Speculation
Cumberland Maryland July 24 District Attorney William Travers Jerome and Assistant District Attorney Garvan of New York arrived at Deer Park and were entertained by Col John T McGraw at a cottage on Park Street. The visit signals a recreation trip amid talk they are key political figures and Garvan may handle the Thaw prosecution.
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Cumberland
William Travers Jerome
Garvan
New York
Deer Park
John T. McGraw
Streer Park
Witl
Col. McGraw
West Virginia
Jerome
Harry K. Thaw
Holland Suffers Disappointment In Royal Illness
The Wague reports Queen Wilhelmina of Holland fell suddenly ill July 23 causing a premature delivery that dashed hopes for an heir. Odessa Russia meanwhile faces anti Jewish outbreaks with mobs looting Hebrew homes. at least a dozen Jews killed and many wounded as the city endures violence.
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Russia
Wilhelmina
Odessa
Eight Hours a Day and No More Government Work Policy
Washington July 24 The Navy announces new enforcement of the eight hour law on government contracts. Truman Newberry acting secretary directs inspectors to report violations within the last two years and require contractors to comply or face action by the Department of Justice.
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Truman K. Newberry
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Marine Corps
Naval Academy
Truman I. Newberry
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Naval
Secretary of War
Department
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