Vladivostok Squadron Seeks Reinforcements Amid Naval Tensions
Reports from St. Petersburg and Manila describe Vladivostok's naval situation as Russia and Japan clash over possible sorties. Observers note Admiral Korestvensky may await reinforcements while Russian ships near Port Arthur and Vladivostok mobilize. A British steamer Carlistle sails to deliver arms and food for Port Arthur, seeking connection with Rozestvensky’s fleet amid ice and weather constraints.
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Vladivostok
Korestvensky
Nebogatuff
Rier
Bond
Rosestvensky
Nehecatov
Ryensay
Russia's New Navy to Be Built in American Yards
Reports from St. Petersburg on April 27 announce a plan shaped by Charles M. Schwab to build Russia's next generation of battleships in American yards. The vessels, about 16,000 tons, will feature advanced armor and engines, with hulls fabricated by multiple U.S. yards and Russian crews under American supervision. The move aims to boost Russia's navy and domestic shipbuilding, possibly including a Baltic port yard.
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St. Petersburg
Charles M. Schwab
Schwab
America
Ballie
Russia
Bethlehem Company
New York
Wall Street
Draft of Transvaal Constitution Made Public
London April 26 examination of the Transvaal draft shows a legislature with lieutenant governor six to nine officials and 30 to 35 elected members. Burghers of the late republic and white British renters or financiers gain voting rights. a commission will create districts. debates in English may use Dutch. revenue requires governor approval. Colonial Secretary Lyttleton says full self government not yet ripe. Cronje calls it a treaty violation and no constitution. Equitable matter: Frick committee seeks combined action. charges against school directors and officials. Judge Hargis testifies about Cockrill case. Moscow disturbances. a soldier is killed for insubordination.
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Transvaal
London
South African Republic
Volksrad
Lawley
Lyttleton
Cronje
St. Norfolk
Kruger
England
Vereeniging
Edward
Amendment to Ohio Constitution Proposed by Geneva Assembly
Historic 1904 amendment proposal from the Geneva Assembly of Qiao calling for state election timing changes and term lengths for governor judiciary and other offices. It lays out sections on election years, term durations, vacancy procedures, and validity of terms for current officeholders continuing until successors are elected. Signed by Speaker Gronar T Thomas and President pro tem Gro H Craspeecstr with official certification by Secretary Lewis C. Laylin.
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House of
Lewis
Latlin
Agnoia XI
Viage
Hamlet
Menship
Ohio
Tagahed
Groreg T Thomas
Harpe
Menate
Cacen
Bale
Lavin
Obin
Columbine
Taft Defines Panama Policy to End Steamship Discrimination
Secretary Taft issues a policy letter to James J. Hooker denying discrimination among steamship lines handling Panama Isthmus traffic. Rates will cover government investment with no bias, aiming to curb monopolies while ensuring reasonable carriage costs across the Panama Railroad. The shift may affect transcontinental rates only indirectly.
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Panama
Washington
Taft
Shonts
Canal Commission
Wallace
James J. Hooker
Cincinnati
Shippers’ Association
Jonz Tip
United Sat
Nat Ronning
New York
San Francisto
Sam Franc
Panama Railway Company
Proposal to amend Ohio Constitution on election day 1805
The General Assembly proposes submitting to Ohio electors on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1805 a change to article XII of the state constitution. The text would read as directed, outlining the intended amendment.
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Geneva Assembly
Qiao
State of
Ohio
General Assembly
Chio
Ordinance 587 Regulates Retail Licensing in Cambridge Ohio
Cambridge Ohio passes Ordinance 587 prohibiting sale of merchandise on streets and alleys without a license. Fees range from 1 to 5 dollars per day, mayor sets specifics. license issued for a 25 cent issuing fee. Violations carry fines from 3 to 23 dollars. ordinance repeals conflicting prior rules and takes effect after passage on April 17.
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Ohio
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Anid City
V. F. Cook
C. L. Blackbye Nork
Llwood
J. W
Ordinanos
Apel
Cook
Proudant
Counell
Black Buen
Coudall
Smallwood
Ordinance to Improve North Fourth Street in Cambridge Ohio
Ordinance No 594 proposes to improve North Fourth Street from Poster Avenue to a point 354 feet south by constructing a sewer. It authorizes the Board of Public Service to contract with the lowest bidder after legal advertising and provides for assessment of costs on abutting properties with ten annual installments and city bonds in anticipation of receipts. The ordinance becomes effective upon passage and publication.
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Poster Avenue
Said Street
Cambridge
Ohio
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Gay
Maret
Alee Pace
Board of Public Service
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Ordinance to Proce ed with Foster Avenue Sewer Improvement
Cambridge city ordinances approve sewer construction along Foster Avenue from Second to Seventh Street, with cost in bonds and assessments paid in ten annual installments. Board of Public Service to contract with the best bidder after advertisement, ordinance effective on publication. Adopted April 2, 1805.
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Coumei
Ordinance No 588 Regulates Public Auction of Goods
Ordinance text outlines council authority in Cambuder Ohio to ban sale by single vendor at public sale on certain street avenues. It specifies permitted wares including medicines and chews, and restricts vendors from offering wares at auction within city limits.
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Oriloanes
Cambuder
State of Ohio
Ordinance No 595 Approves Gamber Avenue Sewer Improvement
Cambridge city council orders the improvement of Gamber Avenue from 7th Street to 5th Street by constructing a sewer and related works. The ordinance details financing through assessments on abutting property, city funding for the remainder, contract authorization, effective upon passage and publication, dated April 1905.
Ordinance to Improve Garfield Avenue With Storm Sewer
Ordinance 589 authorizes improving Garfield Avenue from Ninth Street to 200 feet west by building a storm sewer. The city will assess the benefiting properties in ten installment payments, with the remainder financed by city bonds. The Board of Public Service to execute the contract with the lowest bidder after advertisement. Adopted April 24, 1908.
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