Radical plan to alter imperial laws sparks cabinet dispute
In St. Petersburg on January 30 the government prepared a printed project to modify the empire's fundamental laws to fit the manifesto of Oct 89. It would place legislative power in the Douma the council and the emperor with unanimous assent required for valid laws. The proposal, seen by ministers as controversial, also redefines the emperor's autocratic powers and outlines limits and review mechanisms.
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St. Petersburg
Council of Ministers
Goma
Sis
Moe
FIXING A BASIS FOR PANAMA CANAL WORK
Washington reports no large canal contracts will be let in two to three years. Officials say contract bidding is not feasible due to local conditions and tropical work risks. Government must first establish unit prices before inviting bids on a defined basis.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Anxious for Peace in San Domingo Treaty Near Passage
General Barba, the last rebel chief in the north, has surrendered under government guarantees. The Dominican government and public seek US treaty passage as a safeguard against revolutions, with revenues in a receiver's hands to secure peace. Washington awaits action as the Dominican Congress meets February 27 and is expected to pass the treaty soon.
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San Domingo
Barba
United States
Washington
Domainican
Illinois Central sale rumors link Harriman interests
In New York on February 5 reports circulate that Illinois Central Railroad may have been acquired by parties tied to the Harriman faction. Disjointed fragments suggest a sale of Illinois Central shares among Harriman affiliates. In other city news, Dr George Lindsey of Moultrie Ga reportedly shot and killed P J Williams after allegedly surprised at his home by Williams and Mrs Lindsey. Lindsey fired a revolver, killing Williams.
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New York
Ilinois Central
Harriman
Trllinois Central
Pete
Not Guilty Verdict in Whi on Murder Trial
Marietta Ohio February 2 Edgar Whi on found not guilty of murdering his father in a June slaying. The jury delivered the verdict late yesterday afternoon in the trial held here.
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Marietta
Ohio
Edgar Whi
Congressional Spotlight on Railroads and Legislation
A weekly roundup covers a House resolution demanding presidential information on alleged interstate railway price deals and the railroads. The Senate debates shipping and forest policy while voting on consular reorganization and a Carnegie Foundation charter. Alaska delegate, cotton estimates, and railroad rate bills feature in daily action.
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Senate
Townsend
Michigan
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of
Congress
Alaska
Miners Reject Renewal and Brace for Fight
At Indianapolis a session of the bituminous operators from Ohio Indiana Illinois and western Pennsylvania rejected a wage scale renewal for the coming year. About 1300 miners left for home with Mitchell’s message to save pennies and prepare for emergencies. The contract runs to April 1 and prep for war and a possible large strike is outlined at the national BASRD meeting. Operators in Illinois plan to meet in Chicago next week to discuss the situation. Mitchell says a strike of far-reaching scope is pending and negotiations will continue as if untouched.
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Indianapolis
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
National Baserd
Fromllinois
Chicago
Army Changes Chief of Staff and Succession Plans
Washington reports General Bates becomes lieutenant general and General Bell is named chief of staff with major general rank. The line of succession from Bates to Corbin to MacArthur is outlined, with MacArthur to hold the title until 1909 unless he retires earlier in favor of General Leonard Wood.
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Washington
Bates
Chaffee
Bell
Corbin
MacArthur
Leonard Wood
Congress Waking Up on Niagara Falls Preservation
Congress moves toward action to preserve Niagara Falls. House rivers and harbors chair Burton reports a resolution seeking information from the international commission. American members are urged to work with Canadian and Dominican delegates to protect the falls in their natural state.
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Congress
Washington
Niagara Falls
Burton
House Committee On Rivers and Harbors
International Commission
Canada
Fire on transport Meade at Folsom Street Dock
Three men were killed and fifty six injured in a blaze aboard the US transport Meade at the Folsom street dock in San Francisco while awaiting departure for Manila. The fire caused heavy suffocation casualties among workers and crew.
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San Francisco
United States
Meade
Folsom Street
Manila
Denmark’s King Christian IX Dies, Frederick VIII Now Reigns
The aged Danish monarch Christian IX has died. His eldest son Frederick VIII ascends to the throne as king, while Europe watches the transition and the new reign begins under his leadership.
Fire devastates barns at Illinois state school for the deaf
A fire destroyed all barns and store buildings at the Illinois state school for the deaf, causing extensive damage. The blaze prompted investigations and raised concerns about campus safety and facilities.
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Illinois State School For the Deaf
Alfonso
Ena
House of Commons
End of Strike Nears in Humble Oil Field
A widespread oil strike in the Humble field nears resolution as conditions ease. Officials report the labor action winding down with production anticipated to return to normal shortly.
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Humble
Central America
Dominion Parliament to Meet on March 8 Amid Global News
The Dominion parliament is summoned to convene March 8. Four hundred people were left homeless after a Panama fire causing 350000 dollars in damage. Senate committee to vote Feb 16 on railroad rate legislation.
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Panama
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Thomas Minshall
la Crescent
Minn
China Resentful Indiana State News Sparks Anti American Sentiment
From Pekin and Indianapolis reports of February 5, officials note strong anti foreign influence, including opposition to American education in Chi Li province led by Yuan Shikai who dismissed Dr. Tenney. In Indiana crime statistics show rises in incarcerations across most charges, with whites down and blacks up, notably in burglary, robbery, larceny and other offenses.
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Mr. Rockhill
Congress
E. B. Drew
Canton
Sir Robert Hart
Maritime Customs
Indianapolis
Indiana
Foreigners Apprehensive After Canton Looting Incident
Foreigners in Canton fear for safety after a Saturday looting at the Fall residence of American Presbyterian missionary Rev. Dr. Andrew Beattie. An armed Chinese band carried out the raid and a guard boat was asked for help but the commander said he lacked authority to intervene.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Andrew Beattie
Fall
Aged King of Denmark Dies Sudden. Frederick VIII Proclaimed Heir
Copenhagen reports the death of King Christian IX, heir to a vast European network of rulers. His eldest son Prince Frederick will ascend as Frederick VIII after the royal announcement issued today.
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Christian IX
Denmark
Europe
George
Greece
Alexandra
Great Britain
Ireland
Maria Feodorovna
Russia
Haakon VII
Norway
Amalienbork
Frederick
Frederick VIII
Trial Date Set for Former Indiana Auditor Sherrick
Indianapolis February 5. Attorneys for both sides set March 5 for the trial of David E. Sherrick former auditor of state. Judge Alford fixed February 19 for argument on all motions and warned no further delays. The receiver and experts peg the shortage at 48028.21 dollars, with Sherrick ready to turn over nearly that amount to the state.
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Indianapolis
David E. Sherrick
Alford
Sherrick
Laconia Social News Reports Illnesses and Local Events
Mrs. Tom Bartley improves after heart trouble while Albert Barger recovers at his father’s home in Laconia. Oscar Huston and family visit E. C. Wilbiar. Laura Cooper marries Geo. L. Ridgeway in New Albany. Bert Steepleton buys Jasper Inman’s lot. I O O F purchases John House property for sale. George Johns loses a horse. Ed Cooper’s son has pneumonia. Lorena Elbert hosts a February 2 social. Manford Romee obituary in Rosewell. Amanda Jenkins ill with stomach illness. Daughters of Rebekah plan a reception and supper February 13 with entertainment for all.
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Tom Bartley
Albert Barger
Louisville
Oscar Huston
Elizabeth
E. C. Wilbiar
Arthur Kron
Nace Barger
Harry Shields
New Orleans
Laura
Geo. Johns
Am Cooper
Ed Cooper
Andrew Bauman
Frank Anderson
Lorena Elbert
Manford “Romewell
Rehoboth
Rosewell
New Mexico
Suicide suspected after farmer found dead in barn fire
Indianapolis January 31 Christian Welter sixty six a farmer living near the Tenth street road four miles east of the Belt railroad was found burned to a crisp in a barn fire with a revolver and exploded shells beside him. Police investigations indicate suicide as he apparently shot himself and then set fire to his clothing. Welter had separated from his wife and lived on the farm with his daughter.
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Indianapolis
Christian Welter
Tenth Street Road
Welter
Local Agent Shoots Self After Book Discrepancy Rumor
Shelbyville Indiana January 31 Agents of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati interurban line surprised the local office personnel and confronted Blanchard Boicourt about missing funds. He retreated to a back room and fatally shot himself. Boicourt died soon after from the self inflicted wound amid rumors of accounting shortages.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Interurban Line
Blanchard T. Boicourt
Boicourt
Indianapolis man guilty of manslaughter in wife murder
Noblesville Indiana February four Alonzo Lewis of Indianapolis was found guilty of manslaughter for the fatal throat cut of his wife in Indianapolis last fall. Judge Christian sentenced him to two to fourteen years in the state prison.
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Noblesville
Ind
Alonzo Lewis
Indianapolis
Christian
Lewis
Wealthy Evansville Farmer Dies in Jail
Willam Brinkmeyer, 45, a prominent farmer in this region, killed himself in the county jail by cutting his wrist with a watch crystal. He had been held for questioning and was described as temporarily insane pending an investigation.
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Evansville
Ind
Willam Brinkmeyer
Fire Threaten Broad Ripple Blazes Destroy Two Cars
Broad Ripple Indiana February 5 fire destroyed the Triffman Crause and the Jackson 2 cargo cars. The blaze spread in a windy condition. One person was seriously damaged and a church sustained damage. Indianapolis February 5 fire at College Avenue Baptist Church damaged the building by at least ten thousand dollars. Fire started near the furnace in rubbish.
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Union Eevator
St. Louis
Broad Ripple
Ind
Indianapolis
College Avenue Baptist Church
Police Chief Lints Resigns After Impeachment Fallout
Terre Haute Indiana January 31 Chief of Police Lints resigns sending his letter to Mayor Bidaman after city council impeachment vote exposed strong opposition to the mayor.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Lints
Bidaman
Démesis
Scarlet fever hits Hill Grove area prompting school closures
Mary Kopp Stella Harper and Ruskin Crosby are on the sick list as scarlet fever rages nearby. Oscar Crosby and C L Dick closed their schools for weeks due to the outbreak. Williard Wiseman returned from New Albany and peddles for Abe Rhodes. Perry Windell of Scott township was in the area on business last week. Harve Stonecipher reports a girl.
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Mary Kopp
Stella Harper
Oscar Crosby
C. L. Dick
Williard Wiseman
New Albany
Abe Rhodes
Ruskin Crosby
Perry Windell
Scott Township
Harve Stonecipher
German Fire Insurance Co meeting at Seitz's school house
The German Fire Insurance Company will meet at Seitz's school house in Franklin township on February 17 at 1 o'clock PM, with Charles Knoell noted.
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The
German Fire Insurance Co
Seitz’s
Franklin Township
Charles Knoell
Notice of Application for Liquor License in Lanesville
A male resident over 21 in Lanesville and Franklin township Harrison County Indiana will apply to the Harrison County Board of Commissioners at the Corydon session on the first Monday of March 19 for a license to retail intoxicating liquors. The requested premises occupy the lower southeast front room of a two story frame building on the west half of lot 3 fronting Ma Street, Lanesville. The room measures 30 by 17 feet with 11 foot ceilings and has multiple doors providing street view. 7-3w PETER ELBERS.
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Lanesville
Franklin Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Corydon
Ma Street
Frank Township
Lodiana
Peter Elbers
Executor's Sale of Personal Property on Feb 28 1906
The undersigned Executor of the last will of Charles Pfrimmer will sell at public auction six miles west of Corydon Scott township on Wednesday February 28 1906. The sale includes corn oats hay two wagons a cider mill farming implements stoves furniture organ seeds kettles and many other articles. Terms cash for sums five dollars and under. over five dollars on credit for six months with promissory notes and six percent interest from maturity and a surety. Febrew W A Russell Auctioneer.
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Charles Pfrimmer
Corydon
Scott Township
Notice of Final Settlement in MelIntosh Estate
Emma V. McIntosh administratrix files final settlement of Samuel A. MelIntosh estate in Harrison Circuit Court Corydon Indiana. Hearing set for February 22, 1906. Heirs creditors and interested parties must appear at courthouse to show cause why settlement should not be approved.
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Samuel A. MelIntosh
Harrison Circuit Court
Court House
Corydon
Emma V. McIntosh
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