Aged Man Robbed and Shot at Porter Village
In Kezar Falls Maine aged Daniel Varney 80 was shot in the back of the head in his barn and robbed of $200. His sister Mrs Sarah Day found him unconscious. Doctors say death is expected hourly. Authorities suspect a young local man and plan arrest within 24 hours. Deputy Sheriff Palmer leads the case as Oxford county officials are alerted.
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Kezar Falls
Daniel Varney
Porter
Varney
Sarah Day
Porter Township
Frank C. Palmer
Oxford
Norway
Young farm hand watched after Varney murder bid
Kezar Falls Maine December 7 Walter Chick a 23 year old farm hand employed by David Varney was put under surveillance by selectmen during an inquiry into Varney being shot in his barn and robbed of 200 dollars. Officials say Chick spent freely in town and 140 dollars was found on him as Deputy Sheriff Palmer continues the investigation near Porter Oxford county near Freedom road. Varney’s condition remained grave and not expected to survive.
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Kezar Falls
Walter Chick
David Varney
Chick
Woman’s Hand Kills Sakharoff Assassin Case Amid Tyrant Reports
Russia reports grim details of agrarian repression linked to Sakharoff and the system of whipping peasants by Cossacks. An unidentified woman claimed to act under a terrorist socialist decree. A village scene near Saratoff described Cossacks surrounding peasants as torture began.
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Russia
Sakharoff
Sakharoft
John Obolensky
Finland
Kharkoft
Social Revolutionists
Hovoanschina
Saratoff
Sakharof
Eral
Russian Refugees Flee to Austria in Large Numbers
Despatches from Hamburg report daily arrivals of Russian refugees in Austria with 800 at Crasow. Wealthy refugees abandon holdings, now nearly beggars. Lamberg reports ongoing murders and rioting in Kieff, with anti Jewish excesses in Hchmerynka and Berbinowow. Odessa and Kiev trains reach Podwolocayska. Czernocy operators note Odessa governor cracking down on disturbances.
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Berbinowow
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Podwolocayska
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Odeses
Destruction and Hardship Across Cities Amid War
People in Moscow and Nikolai Eff endure water bread light and meat shortages as Rostoff factories and Jewish homes are destroyed. In Odessa a clash between students and troops leaves many dead and funerals held at the University. New arrivals at Jassy Moldavia report ongoing killings and looting at Odessa by day and night.
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Noted Attorney Wickes Guilty of Blackmail
New York December 6 Thos P Wickes a prominent attorney and former assistant corporation counsel was found guilty of blackmail by a jury in the criminal branch of the supreme court. He was remanded for sentence next week.
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New York
Thos. P. Wickes
Supreme Court
Moscow Telegraphers Keep Up Strike
Moscow telegraphers persist in a hard strike with 2000 in a meeting voting against resuming work. Finnish delegates say all Finnish telegraphers will join the union and back the action. About 300 strikers have already been dismissed under a Durnovo decree. Rumors say Odessa military engineers show mutinous tendencies.
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Eydtuhnen
East Prussia
Finland
Durnovo
Cure a Cold in One Day Pitch from 19th Century ad
An early general remedy claim promotes a laxative bromidequinine tablet touted to cure a cold in one day. Druggists refund money if it fails, with E W GROVE’S signature appearing on each box. The short notice urges quick purchase for relief.
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Corset Cover Prices Drop from 79c to $1
The newspaper notes price changes for undergarments with 79 cent corset covers for 1.25 and 1.75 corset covers priced at $1, indicating an adjustment in garment costs.
Polish league of leagues forms in Warsaw annex
Thirteen unions including civil engineers lawyers doctors and clerks create a Polish league of leagues allied to the Russian league. Local police petition for higher pay housing and better treatment and demand a favorable reply within a week or threaten strike.
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Warsaw
Father Gapon Opposes Strike After Moscow Congress
St Petersburg reports from December indicate Father Gapon denounces the landlords congress at Moscow. The session harshly criticizes Premier Witte and supports the emperor. Telegraph workers face dispersal while plans to sustain the strike are discussed. Gapon continues to preach revolutionary tactics despite police action.
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Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women's ailments
An old feature describes Dr. R V Pierce and his plant based remedies for female weaknesses. It cites Lady's Slipper root Black Cohosh Unicorn root Blue Cohosh and Golden Seal as ingredients and notes his non base glycerin extract processed into the Favorite Prescription. The piece references corset harm and mentions Dr Pierce's Bienant Pellets as a laxative for delicate women.
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R. V. Pierce
Arma
Temps Fears the Message Extended Monroe Doctrine
Paris reports that Roosevelt’s message to Congress expands the Monroe Doctrine beyond preventing European conquest of South America to halt seizure of customs houses by delinquent republics. The Times questions why the moment is chosen amid rising tensions with Venezuela as France weighs similar steps.
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The
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Congress
Europe
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Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Venezuela
France
Journal Des Debats
Equitable Elects Officers and Directors at Annual Meeting
New York Dec 6 At the annual meeting of the Equitable Life Assurance Society Sir William Mather of Manchester England Alexander C Humphreys and J Edward Swanstrom of New York and Tom Randolph president of the Commonwealth Trust Co of St Louis were elected directors. Re-elected were George Victor Wallace L Pierce Thomas T Eckert Daniel A Tompkins T De Witt Cuyler Thomas Spratt Frank B Witherbee James McMahon and Eben B Thomas All new directors were nominated by Grover Cleveland and co trustees under the Ryan purchase of Hyde stock all policy holders. Sir William Mather heads Salford Iron Works and is a former member of parliament Humphreys is president of Stevens Institute Swanstrom is a lawyer and former president of the poconah of Brooklyn William Alexander secretary was not re-elected and minor officials will not serve on the board.
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New York
Equitable Life Assurance Society
William Mather
Manchester
Eng
Alexander C. Humphreys
J. Edward Swanstrom
Tom Randolph
Commonwealth Trust Co
St. Louis
George Victor
Wallace L. Pierce
Thomas T. Eckert
Daniel A. Tompkins
T. de Witt Cuyler
Thomas Spratt
Frank
Witherbee
James McMahon
Eben B. Thomas
Gen. Eckert
Mr. Cuyler
Grover Cleveland
Ryan
Hyde Stock
Salford Iron Works
Humphreys
Stevens Institute of Hoboken
Swanstrom
Poconah
Brooklyn
William Alexander
Book of Estimates for U S Service Declared
The annual book estimates for the U S service were transmitted by the secretary of the treasury. Total appropriations for the coming year amount to 22 723 181 dollars, with current year appropriations at 19 609 982 dollars. A departmental recapitulation appears, listing Agriculture, Commerce and Labor, Justice, and others, with grand totals.
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Rhbey
Secretary of the Treasury
Iene
Ie Baka
Andiaber Ft Ae
Justice
Lockout of 300 Quarry Employes at Woodbury Granite Co
In Hardwick Vermont three hundred quarry workers were locked out after refusing to work yesterday under a new foreman. They attempted to return to the quarry today but found the gates locked, with no explanation given by the company.
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Hardwick
Dee
Woodbury Granite Co
Samuel A. Drake Funeral Held in Kennebunkport
The funeral of Bemvel Adame Drake author and historian was attended by relatives and close friends in Kennebunkport Maine. Rev. Radwerd Chase officiated with brief testimonials. the remains will be placed in a receiving tomb in Maine after services.
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Kennebunkport
Bemvel Adame Drake
Radwerd Chase
Tom
Public meeting to oppose Navy plan to destroy Constitution
Boston acting mayor Daniel A. Whelton calls a public meeting at Faneuil Hall to protest Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte proposed use of the frigate Constitution as a target or parts transfer to a new vessel. He invites prominent citizens to attend and urge Congress to halt the plan.
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Daniel A. Whelton
Secretary of the Navy
Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy
Charles J. Bonaparte
Whelton
Faneuil Hall
Constitution
United States
William L. Douglas
Curtis Guild, Jr
Oliver Wendell Holmes
U. S Supreme Court
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Col
Thos
Wentworth Higginson
William Lawrence
Massachusetts
New England
National Congress
Candidates Busy at Boston Rallies
Boston on December 6 reports three mayoral candidates active with noon rallies. Republican nominee L A Frothingham spoke in Winthrop Square, while Judge Henry S Dewey campaigned in Roxbury and John E Fitzgerald addressed voters on Atlantic Avenue. Nights show several meetings planned through the campaign.
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L. A. Frothingham
Citizens’ Independent Movement
Winthrop Square
Frothingham
E. A. Filene
Henry &S. Dewey
Roxbury
John E. Fitzgerald
Atlantic Avenue
Painless Home Cure Promises Quick Piles Relief
A promotional notice touts Pyramid Pile Cure as painless and private for hemorrhoids. It claims surgical methods are dangerous and urges readers to mail for a trial package and then buy full boxes from druggists at 60 cents.
Steel President Stills a Scandal Report
New York December six. William E Corey head of United States Steel Corp states that recent rumors of reconciliation and plans to marry actress Mabelle Gilman are unfounded. He confirms disagreements with Mrs Corey residing in Nevada and pledges support, denying any improper conduct while defending the good name of others.
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New York
William E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Shoe Makers Unite Against Strikers
Lynn December 8 The Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Association backs Gen Creighton Sons against strike actions to enforce price tie increases. It pledges full support and has sent agents to recruit tasters assemblers moulders and welters. The association opposes the Boot and Shoe Workers Union and threatens to contest trade supremacy in the city if workers do not return.
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Lynn Shoe Manufacturers Association
Gen. A. Creighton & Sons
Boot and Shoe Workers
Boot and Shoe Workers Union
The
Knights of Labor
Hearst Gains Slight Victory In Ballot Recount Appeal
New York December 6 Hearst gained a partial victory in his appeal to re canvass and recount ballots in the second election district of the sixth assembly district The supreme court had ordered ballot boxes opened but denied rejection of void ballots The appellate division reversed that part and sent the case to the court of appeals for review
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New York
Dee
William R. Hearst
Supreme Court
Hearst
Appellate Division
Court of Appeals
Men Under Arms At San Domingo
San Domingo Republic of Santo Domingo December 6 great excitement grips the capital as troops are under arms amid unsettled politics. No accord yet between President Morales and Vice President Caceres, but a quiet settlement is expected this afternoon.
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San Domingo
Republic of Santo Domingo
Morales
Caceres
New Cabinet Seen Forming After Ito Arrival
Tokio December 6 reports the postponement of Marquis Ito arrival to present his Korea mission report to the emperor. The delay signals significant potential for a new cabinet as negotiations proceed toward forming a ministry at once.
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Ito
Marquis Lo
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