Reign of Terror Rules in Russia Revolt and Mutiny Reported
In St Petersburg rumors speak of four Moscow grenadier regiments mutinying and Warsaw officers refusing orders to fire on demonstrators. Reports claim a subterranean passage beneath the Linskoye Palace holds 250 pounds of dynamite awaiting the czar’s arrival for reforms. General Trepoff faces possible assassination and exile. Shouvatoff’s killer identified as Kulikovsky, a former St Petersburg teacher.
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Petersburg
Moscow
Warsaw
St Petersburg
Linskoye
Per- Trepof
Shouvatoff
Kulikovsky
Siberia
von Plehte
Shonvalof
Tulikovski
Czars Sign De Witte Appointment For Washington Peace Talks
St Petersburg July 14 The czar has signed the appointment of De Witte as chief peace plenipotentiary of Russia to the Washington conference. The choice follows Muravieff’s decline over health and expenses, with De Witte seen as Russia’s principal representative in the peace transmission. Yokohama July 14 Dr Morrison reports China hopes for peace and favors Japan’s choice of plenipotentiaries, while urging limited Chinese representation. Yuan Shih Kai believes Japan will not break faith and trusts Japanese equity.
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St. Petersburg
de Witte
Russia
Washington
M. Muravieff
United States
M. Muravier
Nicholas
Japan
Yokohama
Morrison
London Times
Peking
China
Wea
Yuan Shih Kai
Tongshoremen Union Bans Religion and Politics Talks
In Detroit on July 14 the International Tongshoremen Marine and Transport Workers union adopts resolutions prohibiting religious and political discussions in local and general meetings during its annual session.
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Detroit
International Tongshoremen, Marine and ‘Transport Workers’ Association
Burglary Fears Rise as Shoots Struck Dr Otto Reesor
In Louisville on July 14 burglars are blamed for a recent uptick in crime as residents arm themselves after a burglar shot Dr Otto Reesor in the shoulder during a dining room confrontation on Brook Street.
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Borelat
Louisville
Brook Street
Otto Reesor
Th. Reeser
Lawson and Jerome True Inwardness of the Case
Kansas City July 14. The Dinner dispute between Tom Lawson and William Travers Jerome stemmed from a publisher's eulogy of Lawson for Frenzied Finance. Ridgeway praised Lawson as a savior despite a flawed heart, sparking public controversy and misread press reports about provoking remarks.
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Kansas City
Tom” Lawson
William Travers Jerome
Buife and Fork Club
Lawson
Jerome
Bostoviian
New York Diciet
Las
EB. J. Ridgeway
Mrr
Wrath and intrigue at a Boston eulogy episode
The scene centers on William Travers Jerome and Lawson during a publisher tribute. Law son’s fifteen minute tirade shocks listeners while Jerome notes the moment as a test of a memory sparked by East Coast rhetoric. Ridgeway’s later remarks mix praise and critique at Chautauqua.
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William ‘Travers Jerome
Siot
Hin
Jerome
Lawson
Ridgeway
Koaife
Porkela
Utiawa
Kam
Hidvenas
Thesepicht
Cenate
Tie
Sone
Kansas
Furl
Jéniton
Ostatea
Burton
Rebates Used to Press Rival Oil Firms in Missouri Case
Testimony shows rebates paid to secure business from National Oil by Republic Oil and its allies to outcompete Standard Oil. A. G. Shires testified he was commanded to target National’s customers and offer cash rebates while claiming Republic was independent. Officials testified to monitoring independents and paying large rebates to win trade.
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Kansas City
Itaty
A. G. Shires
Marietta
Penny Refining Company
OH City
Standard Oil Company
Republic Oil Company
Waters-Pierce ON
We State of
Xaovember
Mary
Republic of Compar
Republic
National
Henry Teagie
Shires
Standard
Sires
Feagle
Hadley
Pennsylvania
Standard O1 Company
St. Joseph
W. E H. Hawkins
Consolidated Tank Line Company
St Lows
Hendricks defends report on Equitable affair and Depew loan
New York State Insurance Supervisor Hendricks says references to the Depew improvement company and its loan were ancient history and that the bank foreclosed after a bid of 50 000. He remarks that District Attorney Jerome asked for a copy of the testimony but was refused and claims the report remains property of the superintendent.
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Syracuse
X.Y. Tutu
Francis Hendricks
Depew Improvement Company
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Hendriks
Jerome
New York
Albany
Department
Trendricka
Tunter
Higgins
Sunter
Negotiation Over Receipts and Report Return
Jerome insists his office always provides receipts, while Flendricks demands a clear return on demand. The exchange centers on a copy of the report and the time frame to re tire it when requested.
Woman slain in Detroit saloon household mystery
Mrs. Dan Gray died after a stabbing in bed at 151 Michigan Avenue over her saloon. Dan Gray fled after a bloody jack knife was shown by Frank Gray, her brother and Dan’s acquaintance. Police hunt for Dan Gray on the murder charge.
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Detroit
Dan Gray
Michigan Avenue
Frank Gray
Dan
Frank
Pan
Dana
Moses I Bash Bankrupt Amid Estate Claims
Moses I Hash of Sharon township has fled a petition of voluntary bankruptcy. Referee Marner will act as judge to determine asset disposition. The petition lists liabilities of 876.65 and assets of 1,564.00, including 934 as a claim against his mother's estate and 0.34 against proceeds of the farm, with 25 worn apparel exempt.
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Moses I. Hash
Sharon Township
Marner
Des Moines Coverage Sparks Critique from State Bar
In Des Moines the local press is criticized for minimal coverage of State Bar Association events. A. E. Swisher and Judge Wade are noted, with Swisher delivering the president’s address and acting as toastmaster. Charles Noble Gregory speaks on American Lawyers. Local attorneys say newspapers underreported proceedings and host privileges.
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Des Moines
State Bar Association
A. E. Swisher
Luckman Seeks New Trial In Hall Versus Luckman Case
Court session before Judge Byington at Johnson County courthouse considers a motion for a new trial. The case Hall vs Luckman centers on fees for work performed for the defendant Luckman, with the verdict previously ruling in favor of the plaintiff.
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Hall
Byington
Johnson A County
Makter
Hall Vs. Luckman
Miss
Lackman
Oxford Plans Grand Harvest Picnic Soon
Oxford announces a grand harvest picnic to be held in the near future featuring local foods, crafts, and community activities. Organizers invite residents and visitors to enjoy seasonal fare and family friendly entertainment.
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Oxford
Lawson's Holy War Promotes Preparation Over Politics
Thomas W. Lawson told a large audience at the People's church in St. Paul that he has no political ambitions and urges a financial remedy. He argued a future revolution would remove stock inflation, return wealth to the people, and force railroads and industrials to earn only fair value, lowering living costs. He said the remedy should wait until the people are ready, urging them to divest from stocks and lands before buying backcheap to regain control.
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St. Paul
Thomas W. Lawson
People’s Church
Lawson
Ile
Lawson’s plan to crush the system and return stolen gains
The speaker declares a simple business proposition to reverse Wall Street’s trick machine and drain ill gotten gains from Rockefeller and other financiers. He aims to fight corruption in insurance with lawsuits for 5,000 policy holders while vowing personal resolve against violence. Governor Johnson introduces him, drawing applause as Morgan meets King Leopold to discuss Belgian littoral development.
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Lawson
Wall Street
Rockefeller
Rogers
Moran
Donest Insurance
Ely
Eid. Ie
Zavson
John A A. Johnson
Dig
Local Briefs Highlight City News and Arrivals
Mrs. C H Wise visits the city and North Liberty. A J Younkin sells a fixed building lot at Dodge and Bowery. Mrs A Lufkin of Newton visits the C H Morgan home. Florence Hastings Kemp travels from Los Angeles to visit her mother. Alice S Tyler attends American Library Association meeting in Portland. Dorothy DeFrance takes a job at Central Manufacturing Co. G K Stone visits university library in Missouri. C G Clark to appear in court with Thos Conklin. Conklin pled guilty. Chester Keppler reports Atlantic cruising voyage. Etta Williams accepts high school history teaching post. Kings Daughters and W B C plan charity unity. Taos Maker, Wm Orr, A B Hennessy, Lieut Krause, Wim Neuzil, Robert Morrison, J C Kessler, and Dr Chas Grant form Des Moines hospital corps for Iowa regiment.
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C. H. Wise
City
North Liberty
C. M. Reno
A. J. Younkin
Dodge and Bowery
MM. Mattes
A. Lufkin
Newton
C. H. Morgan
Bloomington Street
Florence Hastings Kemp
Los Angeles
Cal
Helen Hastings
Alice S. Tyler
Smmer Lbrary
Portland
American Library Association
Dorothy DeFrance
Sharon
Miss [Rish
Business College
Central Manufacturing Company
G. K. Stone
University of Missouri At Columbia
University Library
CG. Clark
Justice Barber
Thos
Conklin
King’s Daughters
Sy Taos
Maker
Wm. Orr
A. B. Hennessy
Charles Krause
Wim, Neuzil
Robert Morrison
J. C. Kessler
Dr. Chas
Grant
Riverside League
Des Moines
Iowa
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TS Fonocrous
Missouri
Equitable Matters
Rendunces
Equitable
Depew
Conkesper
Simnbe
Khuke
Moses I. Bash Bankrupt
J G Marner
Luckman
Morgan
Leopold
London
Belgium
Woter
Ostend
J. Pierpont Morgan
Lannd
Sitter
Tlinois Reestyer
Devils
Topeka
Kan
Daly
Cyrus Teland
P W. Debner
E. Washington Street
Lowa City
Chicago
OFES
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St. Low
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Payin
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Mullin & Mesaner Morchante
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