Real Russ Crisis Ties Up Empire as General Strike Looms
Russia braces for a general strike after unions in St Petersburg and Moscow call a noon Thursday walkout. Proletariat and rail unions back the stoppage threatening railways, telegraphs, and industry. loyalists bolster troops as protests and demonstrations spark concern.
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St Petersburg
Russia
Union of Unions
Union of Peasants
General Railway Union
Sworkmen
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Editorial charges delay of universal suffrage in Gzar empire
Report on Tsar Eve Selo where Molva advocates universal suffrage and the zemstvo congress debates. Dmitri Shipoff calls for universal suffrage as essential for national unity while officials discuss education tests and restrictive proposals. The emperor questions, M. Shipoff affirms necessity, and Baron Korff signals a shift in stance toward universal suffrage.
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County Witte
Sumer
Associated Press
Tsars- Eve-Selo
Zemstvo
Dmitri Shipoff
MM. Shipoff
M. Shipoff
M. Gutchkoff
Statfag
Conle Ding
Count Bobrinsky backs universal suffrage in crisis speech
The Count Bobrinsky, master of the court and once a foe of restricted suffrage, declared two weeks ago that such suffrage should never be conceded. Now he says universal suffrage is the people’s watchword and that the government must act in the psychological moment to save the fatherland.
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Bobrinsky
W R C Sets Special December Meeting December 30
The regular W R C meeting is moved to Saturday December 30 at 7 30 pm due to Christmas. The session includes the monthly meeting officer elections initiation of new members and balloting on candidates.
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Chia
Public Schools Observe Christmas Program Across City
Public schools across the city plan a Christmas program featuring vocal solos, recitations, dialogues, readings, bells, and choir songs. Rev. Percy Leach and Rev. B D Wylie will give addresses, with performances by students from many grades and numerous named participants. A Christmas tree event will occur at the fourth ward and Kirkwood schools with near universal participation.
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Fourth Ward
Kirkwood
Monday Club At Mrs Schmidt’s Home Delights Guests
Mes D. Schmidt entertained the Monday Club at her home last Monday afternoon with a musical program. Guests included Harry Hemphill visiting Mes J D Sullivan, whose sister sang two numbers, and Miss Pearl Waller, Miss Jessie Royal, and Miss Florstice Strob also performed.
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Mes
G. W.schmidt
Harry Hemphill
J.D. Sullivan
Local notices and society items from Frendale and area
The column lists a Hanover meeting at Tooms Hall and various local events. J J Sheetz buys 140 acres of John Mead farm in Union township at 76.50. The Alert Hose Company hosts its annual dance at National Hall on January 1. Miss Katie Anbrecht visits River Junction friend in South Clinton. Will Dorsen visits Frank Crow in Prendale during holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Spurgeon travel to Creston to visit daughter Mrs. J B Keaster. Athletic Union to meet and elect officers for the coming year. Marriage licenses issued to Cree Myers and Emma Kelley and to William Fiske and Lionie Cline. An old fashioned Christmas tree program by the English Lutheran at Brandale on Christmas Eve. St J Kirkwood Post meets Friday December 22 to elect officers. Jos Fisher of Frendale travels to North Dakota for a land deal. Board of Regents executive committee to meet Friday. Evangelical Church of Frendale hosts an oyster supper at Charles Crow’s on Christmas night for church work. Myre and Mrs John Warner return from Glencoe Oklahoma and plan to settle in Iowa City. Camden A Meredith of Atlantic Iowa, law graduate Class of 1887, elected to state house from Bass County. Mrs Mary Coldren leaves for Roswell New Mexico. Miss Shammo to join in Muscatine for winter. Athene Temple of the Rathbone Sisters plan to delay Cedar Rapids visit and depart by 5:30 car tomorrow evening.
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G. A. RR
Tooms
J. J. Sheetz
John Mead
Union Township
Alert Hose Company
National Hall
Katie’‘Anbrecht
River Junction
Bessie’ Stover
Clinton Street
Will Dorsen
Amies
Frank “Crow
Prendale
Thomas Spurgeon
Creston
J. B. Keaster
Athletic Union
Cree Myers
Emma Kelley
William Fiske
Lionie
Cline
Brendale
Christ
ST J. Kirkwood Post
Jos. Fisher
Frendsle
North Dakota
Board of Regents
Evangelical Church of
Camden A. Meredith
Atantic
Iowa
State House of Representatives
Bass County
Mary
Lewis Institute Edges Iowa In Narrow Gym Duel
A large crowd watched Lewis Institute of Chicago defeat Iowa University 30 to 28 at the gym. The first half ended 18 to 13 in favor of Iowa, while the second half saw Lewis Institute outplay Iowa on throws. Dwight Griffith nicknamed Goldie 2,7 suffered a shoulder injury but returned to finish the game.
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Dwight Griffith
Goldie
Reizenstein Wins Sunier war of words contest
Mrs. J. E. Reizenstein was the successful contestant in the Sunier and Son war of words contest announced this afternoon. Her friends congratulate her on the reward of her ability.
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J. E. Reizenstein
Sunier & Son
Reizenstein
Township Educational Meeting Dates Announced by County Superintendent
County Superintendent Langenberg set the schedule for the first education meetings for Fremont Jab Lincoln and Pleasant Valley townships. The first meeting is at Fremont on January 8 with Lincoln on January 10 and Pleasant Valley on January.
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Langenberg
Fares
Fremont
Lincoln Township
Pleasant
Valley
Death of Frank Stibsel Aged 72 in Newport Township
Frank Stibsel aged 72 born in Bohemia died in Newport Township where he settled in 1870. His wife is deceased. children Thomas, Mrs Joseph Dyvasky, Mrs Frank Kott, and Mrs Emil Moncha survive, all in Newport or nearby. Funeral at St Mary’s Church Newport with burial in its cemetery, Rev Father Chibal officiating. Also note Rock Island excursion tickets on sale Dec 22 25 and Jan 1 with details at ticket office.
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Newport Township
Frank Stibsel
Bohemia
Newport
Stibral
Thomas
Joseph Dyvasky
Frank Kott
Emil Moncha
Worrow
St. Mary's Church
Father Chibal
Prince's Green House Christmas Plant Sale Notice
Advertisement announces a Christmas plant sale at Prince's Green House offering 15 percent off all plants on Wednesday and Thursday December 20 and 21. Messages invite gentlemen to order cut flowers and plats for wives and sweethearts with both phone lines listed.
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Word Room
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Mary Linder
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Jeanette Semrod
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Alaska
Helen Zaza
Sweden
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Helen Linder
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Father Christmas
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Lewis Institute
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Vetter
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George Fairall
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