Russia Faces New Crisis as Promulgated Law Widens Rift
In Kieff and St Petersburg on May 8, reports say General Count Alexis Ignatieff was assassinated in Kieff. The government parliament clash deepens as a modified fundamental law, widening crown prerogatives, is proclaimed. Police suppress a parliamentary meeting provoking outrage and calls for police chief dismissal.
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Kieff
Russia
Count Alexis Pavelich Ignatieff
St. Petersburg
Constitutional Democrats
Witte
Council of Ministers
Pariament
Council of the Empire
Council of the Empire, At the Hall of the Economical Society
Ismailovsky Guard
Count Heyden
M. Roditcheff
Roditcheff
Echo
May Extradite Gorky Over Political Propaganda
Moscow reports Maxim Gorky faces an added charge of participation in the December uprising. An extradition from the United States may be requested. The Gost is banned from publishing prison life photos by Miles Spiridonova, who killed Police Chief Luzhenoffsky. Spiridonova’s death sentence was commuted after brutal treatment by Cossack officers.
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Moscow
Maxim Gorky
United States
Visit by Vice President Fairbanks Postponed
Birmingham May 8 Vice President C W Fairbanks fraternal delegate from the Methodist Episcopal church to the M B church south postponed his visit to the conference. He telephoned from Washington that duties in that city will likely prevent him from being here Monday next and it is impossible for him to state when he can come. He hopes to visit the conference and will set a definite date later.
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Birmingham
Ala
C. W. Fairbanks
Methodist Episcopal Church
M. B. Church South
Washington
Old Court House Sold for 70 Dollars in Peru Indiana
In Peru Indiana a historic court house was sold for seventy dollars. The sale substitutes the aging building with plans for a new municipal structure. The old property, valued at fifty thousand dollars, will yield space for a modern facility and improved city services.
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Old Court House
Former bankers placed on trial in M'Coy case
The trial of Arthur McCoy and his son Tom McCoy, ex bankers from Rensselaer and large landowners, began in Monticello Ind with embezzlement charges tied to the still faltering bank. Prosecutors plan 350 to 500 witnesses. defense expects over 100. Indictments allege embezzling 843 from John Cox with testimony about bank funds and depositor claims. A special venire of 40 plus extra 15 led to extensive jury seating as court sought impartial panels.
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Monticello
Ind
Arthur McCoy
Tom McCoy
Rensselaer
McCoys
Jasper County
Samuel R. Nichols
McCoy
John H. Cox
Rennsselaer
Cox
Robert Q. Grees
Morocco
Moses Leopold
W. C. Thomas
White County
E. B. Sellers
Sellers
United States
Cleveland
Haywood & Burnett
John F. McHugh
Lafayette
Reynolds, Sills & Reynolds
George F. Palmer
Farber
Frankfort
Murder Plot Foiled in Bedford Jail Threat
Bedford Ind May 8 a prisoner in the county jail notified officials that John Peters jailed for forgery had been supplied a revolver and ammunition by a friend and planned to kill the sheriff on the way to trial and escape. The weapon and ammo were found during a search.
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Bedford
Ind
John Peters
Peters
Saint Marys Terre Haute seniors tour Washington
The St. Marys Terre Haute Indiana senior class arrived in Washington and toured the Capitol with Holliday and Chaney guiding. Senator Beveridge introduced a bill to pay William Taylor of Terre Haute $175,000 for Civil War losses alleging government coal confiscation. John W. Jefferson named postmaster at Cowan Delaware County Indiana. Patents issued to Indiana residents include a furnace, a ladder for a tower wagon, a friction clutch, and saw set.
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Indianapolis
Washington
St. Mary’s
Terre Haute
Ind
Holliday and
Chaney
Capitol
Beveridge
William Taylor
Taylor
John W. Jefferson
Cowan
Delaware County
Valuables Found Unharmed In San Francisco Vaults
Banks opened fireproof deposit boxes in Union Trust Crocker Woolworth Canadian Bank of Commerce and Mercantile Trust institutions. Contents remained intact with steel and asbestos protecting them. Red Cross head Dr Edward T Devine said 2200 railroad car loads had arrived through May 1 but more are needed.
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San Francisco
Union Trust
Crocker Woolworth
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Mercantile Trust
Edward T. Devine
Red Cross
Army to distribute relief in Oakland May 8
Major J. B. Erwin of the Ninth Cavalry, U S A, will take charge of relief distribution in Oakland today. An estimated forty thousand residents depend on relief for food as the general food supply remains limited. Under army supervision, sufficient provisions are expected to meet immediate needs.
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Oakland
Cal
J. B. Erwin
Ninth Cavalry
Philippine Governor General Ide sends sympathy to San Francisco
Ide cables Secretary Taft to express profound sympathy for the San Francisco disaster. He notes that Filipinos contribute funds and materials, initiated by Filipinos, and will forward a draft in a few days from officials citizens and organizations, regardless of nationality.
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Manila
Ide
Taft
The
Philippines
San Francisco
Fort Wayne Presbytery Meeting Records Resignations
The Fort Wayne Presbytery met at Westminster church on Monday afternoon. Rev J Budman Fleming resigned effective June 1 to take a post at Chicago Heights. Rev H B Master was received into the presbytery and accepted as pastor of the First church. The presbytery has grown since the election of delegates to the general assembly.
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Fort Wayne
The
Presbyterian Church
Westminster
J. Budman Fleming
Fleming
Chicago Heights
H. B. Master
Pre
Won internships in Indianapolis exams results
Indianapolis May 8 internship results announced after competitive examinations held last week for internships at the Bobbs Freeman and St. Anthony institutions. Several candidates earned placements with the program highlighting merit and opportunity.
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Indianapolis
Bobbs ‘Frea Ad
Deputies Fire on Strikers at Pueblo Smelter
On May 8 in Pueblo Colorado deputies fired into a riotous crowd at the smelter over eight hour pay. Italian immigrant Mike Merino was killed and two other strikers wounded as deputies faced beatings while attempting to disarm protesters. Women participated, and several fights occurred before the volley.
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Pueblo
Col
Mike Merino
Detectives Roughly Handled by Striker Sympathizers
Cincinnati May 8 Three detectives from a private agency guarding non union electrotypers at United States Printing were assaulted at Third and Baum streets by striker sympathizers and badly injured. The men were taken to the agency. five other detectives including Superintendent D A Wilson were arrested but released after their identities were disclosed.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
United States Printing Company
Third and Baum Streets
D. A Wilson
Wabash Bank Leaders Freed After Insolvency Charge
In Wabash Indiana on May 8 Judge Plummer discharged Daniel Krischer president and Dayton Harter cashier of the North Manchester Bank which failed two years ago after indictment alleged they took money knowing the bank was insolvent. The case was ready for trial with many witnesses present and another indictment may be pursued.
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Wabash, Ind
Plummer
Daniel Krischer
Dayton Harter
Bank of North
Soft coal prices rise on Great Lakes docks
Superior Wisconsin May 8 192? Owing to lake shipping conditions and the marine strike soft coal prices for Youghingheny Pittsburg and West Virginia grades f o b on docks at the head of the lakes have been advanced about 50 cents over last year's prices.
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Superior
Wis
Youghingheny
Pittsburg
West Virginia
Builder’s Collapse Kills Eight In Havana Roof Fall
In Havana on May 8 a structural collapse killed eight people as pillars supporting the second floor gave way in a rear portion of a building. Rescue work continued and investigators began assessing the cause and stability of nearby structures.
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Havana
Three Hurt In Small Runaway On East Columbia Street
A team hitched to a hay wagon frightened by iron loading noise ran from Henderson feed store rear to Barr street and crashed into a telegraph pole. Carl Dunfee of Raber Ind was severely bruised, George Nitchie was face and head bruised, the wagon driver escaped with minor injuries. Dr Dancer treated the injured at Barr and Columbia corner. Newspaper item notes hay scattered and the wagon undamaged. Dunfee likely out weeks.
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Nitchie
Telephone wire notice slows project near city
Police served notice on a party seen laying a telephone wire over the right of way west of the city. They require a formal contract before the line can be erected, a precaution to relieve the railway company from liability in any future accident. The incident fueled rumors of a survey for another interurban line into the city.
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Company
Ministers Waiting Postponed Sunday Saloon Prosecution
A lengthy talk between Rev. A. K. Zart man and Deputy Prosecutor Harry W. Ninde yielded no affidavit filing against saloonkeepers for Sunday openings. The probable test affidavit was ready but action was postponed to allow better preparation and order.
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A. K. Zartman
Harry W. Ninde
Toledo Chicago interurban line ready for connection
Plans advance to connect the Toledo and Chicago traction line with the city traction system. Work to unify interurban and streetcar networks is set, with officials noting coordination of tracks and utilities to improve regional mobility.
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Toledo
Chicago
City’ Traction, Company
Floods in Hunan Province Cause Heavy Losses
Washington May 8 The state department received a cablegram from the American consul at Hankou China reporting an immense flood in Hunan province with great loss of life and property. All foreigners are reported safe.
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Washington
State Department
Hankou
China
Hunan Province
New Zealand plans state run line to England
Victoria B C May 8 Advices from New Zealand report Premier Seddon proposing a state owned steam line to carry New Zealand provinces to England. He says American ship owners harm New Zealand trade and a government line will counteract them. The Naheno also notes two French convicts reaching Sydney from New Caledonia after a 2000 mile raft voyage. Another raft with four prisoners disappeared. At Thursday Island Malays are held for murdering a Dutch diver who owned the Pearling Lugger Primero.
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Victoria
B. C
Naheno
New Zealand
Seddon
England
Wellington
Sydney
New Caledonia
Thursday Island
Congressman Gilbert to Philippines and Washington on hold
Congressman Newton W. Gilbert arrived in town for personal matters and plans to move to the Philippines this summer. He expects to return to Washington by tomorrow afternoon but may leave earlier if adjournment is delayed. He notes Congress may adjourn by June 15 and has been studying Spanish in preparation for his move.
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Newton W. Gilbert
Wayne Hotel
The
Sentinel
Philippines
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Fort Wayne
Paris Election Resolution Moves Castellano Case
Paris on May 8 reports the conclusion of elections clearing the path for final inquiries in the Castellano case to assess reconciliation prospects between the countess once Anna Gould and Count Boni. The formality suggests parties are not inclined to reconcile, with the countess to file a revised bill and proceed to a swift final decree without contest.
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Paris
Castellano
Anna Gould
Count Boni
Hoboken Mob Tramples Flag Incident Reported
An unknown man walked down Hoboken’s main street kicking an American flag and was mobbed by bystanders. The event occurred in New York State context today, drawing crowd reaction and police attention.
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New York
Hoboken
Knights Lay Cornerstone of Indiana Pythian Building
Thousands of Knights of Pythias gathered in Indianapolis on May 8 to lay the cornerstone of the new Indiana Pythian building at Pennsylvania street and Massachusetts avenue. The day featured parades, receptions, and speeches by Supreme Chancellor Shively, Mayor Bookwalter, Congressman James E. Watson, and Grand Chancellor Dunten.
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Indianapolis
Knights of Pythias
Indiana Pythian
Pennsylvania Street
Massachusetts Avenue
Union Station
Traction Terminal
K. of P
Supreme Lodge
Grand Lodge
Indiana
Charles R. Jones
Denison Hotel
Pennsylvania and
St. Clair Streets
Tomlinson Hall
George W. Powell
Building Commission
J. Frank Hanly
Knights
Supreme
Shively
Bookwalter
James E. Watson
Burritt Hamilton
Battle Creek
Mich
Dunten
Exiled Kurdish Chieftain Kills Official in Turbulent Attack
Constantinople reports Nedjitt Ed din Bey procurator general of the Vilayet of Tripoli in north Africa murdered in a sensational assault by Ali Shamyl Pasha former Scutari military governor. Ali Shamyl, a Kurdish chieftain exiled to Tripoli for involvement in a prior murder, rushed the official, sank his teeth in his throat, and throttled him to death in a bulldog like grip during an examination.
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Constantinople
Nedjitt Eddin Bey
Vilayet
Tripoli
North Africa
Ali Shamyl Pasha
Scutari
Ali Shamyl
Redvan Pasha
Will Pave The Street Holton Avenue Paved
Public Works board held a special morning meeting to decide paving Holton avenue with asphalt after arguments for and against the two materials. Payrolls for the street cleaning department ran about $2,000 reflecting heavy recent work. A city council meeting tonight will consider machinery contracts tied to the new south side pumping station.
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Board of Public Works
Holton Avenue
Machisery.ie
South Aide
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Embez
Zlement
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New York Herald
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Fort Wayne Presbytery
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Columbia Street
Erty
Hunan
Premier Seddon
Combina
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Gilbert
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