Armed uprisings feared in Baltic proving story
Russia may meet strikers' grievances by addressing hours of labor after protests rise. Immediate action reported as tensions grow in Baltic region.
26 Jan 1905
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1905
Page
1
Russia may meet strikers' grievances by addressing hours of labor after protests rise. Immediate action reported as tensions grow in Baltic region.
A Genoa shoemaker Francis Rebus fears for his life as Mafia terror spreads from New York to Cincinnati. He pleads for protection at detective headquarters, warning that the gang will kill him if not helped.
The Women's Society for Political Study in New York discussed injustice to children in large families. They advocate antipauperism laws to restrict propagation, linking them to solving child labor and overcrowded schools. They urged letting parents starve if they bring paupers into the world.
Medical experts weigh if an insidious poison could cause nephritis in the Hoch case where all but one of his wives died. Certificates show deaths attributed to nephritis except Mary Steinbrecher diagnosed as gastritis. Doctors note arsenic could mimic nephritis and that many irritants can cause the same symptoms.
New York faces a record snow storm with four feet accumulating in the city and drifts higher in wind tunnels. Wind chills to ten degrees, traffic blocked, trolley lines and ferries halted, hospitals and police stations crowded as coast line and northeast states endure an historic winter tie up.
Senator Foraker submitted to the Senate a proposed amendment to the Postoffice appropriation bill seeking 1,000,000 for pneumatic tube service in Cincinnati, Cleveland and similar cities. He plans to push its inclusion in the bill. Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce urged the measure with C A Hinsch as chair. Foraker had not joined a prior agreement to drop the fight.
New York January 26 three blocks square in the Bronx bounded by 158th 160th streets and Jackson Trinity avenues contain about fifty houses either on fire or threatened. The blaze began about 12 50 this morning as hundreds flee in night clothing. Fire engines took thirty minutes to reach due to heavy snow and ambulances were summoned from several hospitals.
Dover Delaware January 25 1920 The Senate ends a deadlock as A B Conner Union Republican is elected President pro tempore three Regular Republicans who had opposed him switch and vote for Conner This move seen as a victory for addicks
Governor Robert M. La Follette was chosen United States Senator by the joint Legislative Assembly to replace Joseph V. Quarles. He pledged to accept only if the Legislature enacts key measures he seeks. otherwise he would resign the nomination and let the body choose another man.
A brutal cold snap grips Cincinnati as temperatures fall to one degree below zero. Patrick Heffian, 65, dies after a day spent seeking work, found dead in his hallway. Salons and shelters fill with waifs while traction delays slow suburban lines.
A movement to unite all Cincinnati commercial bodies into a central governing organization was launched at the Cincinnati Industrial Bureau banquet. Speakers backed the plan, highlighting the Business Men's League structure and potential population growth to a half million in five years.
Manila reports a morning battle in a river bed near Silang between a detachment of scouts and constabulary and one hundred armed ladrones. Severe fighting leaves ten ladrones dead. two governor’s kin and several women prisoners were seen among the captives. a rescue attempt failed.
Vienna reports indicate Hungary will vote as troops flood in from Austria. Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria’s huntsman was killed in clashes as Count Tisza faces Count Andrassy. 413 deputies will be elected with 379 districts voting tomorrow in a tense campaign.
In the Chamber of Deputies a far left member denounces Emperor Nicholas II as an autocratic assassin. Across Italy meetings express sympathy with Russian agitators.
Reports from Helsinki, Moscow, and St. Petersburg describe heavy clashes with Cossacks and police injuring dozens while meetings push for restraining orders on armed force. Officials in St. Petersburg release a proclamation promising shorter hours and social protections to calm unrest.
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