Revolutionists to Fight Government General Strike May Be Ordered in Russia
In St Petersburg the new workmen's council and League of Leagues met secretly to plan a general strike, possibly for January, contingent on Moscow central committee approval. Railroad participation is pivotal, with authorities warning rail workers of reduced protection and possible harsh measures if they refuse.
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St. Petersburg
Workmen’s Council
League of Leagues
Central Committee
Moscow
Russ
Molva
Witte
von Plehve
Trepoff
Cronstadt Mutiny Trial Acquits Eighteen Privates
In Cronstadt Russia on December 18 the military court acquitted eighteen of forty nine fortress artillery privates charged with mutiny tied to the recent outbreak. The remaining defendants received prison terms from two to twenty four months.
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Cronstadt
Russia
Auditor III in Cowley and Locks and Canals cases
The second hearing in the Charles Cowley versus the Proprietors of the Locks and Canals and Guy of Lowell was appointed, with Ghaneeunh Gh as auditor and Walter Adams of Framingham reporting he cannot attend. The heart will likely be suspended until after the holidays.
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Charles Cowley
Guy
Lowell
Seatpenah Ghaneeunh Gh
Ame
Walter Adams
Framingham
Steamer Arrived From Antwerp
Steamers arrived in New York from Antwerp with uncertain cargo as reports from the harbor note vessels docking and crews preparing to unload amid winter conditions. Destinations and exact contents were not disclosed in the brief report.
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New York
Finland
Antwerp
Brockton Strike Ends as Ghee Factory Agrees Change
Brockton on December 18 reports 140 workers who quit the E E Taylor Company Ghee factory on December 12 returned to work. The firm will discontinue using ties to tie over machines and will adjust operating and assembling costs to satisfy workers. Negotiations on price for the work are expected to begin immediately.
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Brockton
E E. Taylor
Ghee
Nee Healty
Serkmen Ie
Franco Venezuelan Question Not Settled
Paris dispatch reports officials say the Franco Venezuelan dispute is not closed despite claims of progress. The issue centers on seizure of French cable lines and related charges involving French and Venezuelan parties.
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Paris
Church Asked to End Strike In Chicago Labor Fight
Chicago reports the Federation of Labor appealed to the Methodist Episcopal church to resolve a printers strike in its publishing arm. Union No 16 urged boycott of Methodist publications while arbitration was urged, citing church ownership of Western Methodist Book concern and prior Rock River conference support for arbitration.
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Chicago
Methodist- Episcopal Church
Federation of Labor
Methodist Church
Western Methodist Book Concern
Federation
Rock River
Freeport
Ill
Baron Kodama Named Governor of Formosa Again
Tokio dispatch reports General Baron Kodama, former chief of staff to Field Marshal Oyama, will travel to Formosa on December 22 to resume his post as governor of the island, a position he held prior to the war with Russia.
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Tokio
Baron Kodama
Oyama
Formosa
Russia
Immigrant health check push at Chicago meeting
Delegates from Jewish societies met at the Standard Club to discuss the Russian massacres crisis. Adolph Kraus of the Independent Order of Bnai B'rith led resolutions opposing higher head taxes on migrants and urging laws for preliminary physical examinations of intending immigrants at embarkation points.
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Chicago
Standard Club
Adolph Kraus
Independent Order of B'Nai B’rith
Madrid preferred as site for Moroccan conference likely
Paris dispatches indicate Madrid will generally be acceptable for the Moroccan conference. If Germany objects Madrid, Seville may be chosen. Algeciras is abandoned due to inadequate accommodations.
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Paris
Madrid
Germany
Seville
Algeciras
Liverpool to New York voyage for notable dignitaries
The White Star steamer Celtic will depart from Liverpool on December 20 bound for New York. On board will be Sir Horace Curzon Plunkitt and Japan’s financial commissioner Kor etiyo Takahashi, who will spend ten days in New York before continuing to Tokyo.
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Celtic
New York
Sir Horace Curzon Plunkitt
Koretiyo Takahashi
Japan
Tokilo
Chimney Blaze Warns Stack Street Home
A tele hone alarm at 9 33 this morning summoned the central fire station to a small chimney fire in Stack street residence of Thomas McDermott. Damage was slight.
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Stack Street
Thomas McDermott
Riot in Shanghai Leaves Dozens Dead and Fire
A serious riot among coolie laborers in Shanghai results in about twenty Chinese killed and many injured as stations burn and order frays escalate. The Shanghai situation attracts U S observers with naval guards and warnings of further trouble as cables report growing tension and foreign casualties feared.
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New York
Shanghai
China
Fearon, Daniel & Oe
Wall Street
Colicemasen
Washington
Dee
State Department
Department
Pritteh Squadron
Potee
Moore Case On Trial In Massachusetts Civil Court
In the superior civil court Judge Stevens heard Faustina M. Moore seek a $10,000 life policy against Northwestern Life Insurance. The trial explored if the policy assignment and application met state requirements. Testimony detailed Walter T. Moore’s coal company troubles and internal financial actions preceding his death.
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Faustina M. Moore
Walter T. Moore
Northwestern Life Insurance Company
Wm. H. Bent
Board of Selectmen
Amherst
N. H
Arthur Clifford Moore
Lowell Coal Co
Mr. Moore
Moore
Bent
Livingston
Parker
Smith
Dowie Steps Down From Zion City Rule
Chicago, Dec. 18. John Alexander Dowie, head of the Christian Catholic church in Zion, relinquishes control and will travel to the Caribbean for health. Overseer Speycher announces a triumvirate will govern and a wide reorganization of Zion City finances and industries, with Dowie’s return hoped for in spring.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Christian Catholic Church
Zion
Caribbean Sea
Zion City
John C. Speycher
Dowie
South
Speycher
D. W. Barnes
Alex Granger
Shilo Temple
C. J. Barnard
Mexico
Ben
Mrs Dean Sought in Cosy Geary Case and Jail Escape
Boston police issue circulars nationwide seeking the arrest of Mary Dean principal in the Rosanna Geary case and Edward H Carr and Charles Howard in connection with a Charlies street jail escape. A $250 reward is offered for each capture. The men are charged with breaking into more than sixty homes across New England.
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Mary 8
Dean
Rosanna Geary
Chas. Howard
Charlies Street
Carr
Howard
New England
Baréay closes shops for the holiday weekend
Practically every shop will close tonight and reopen Tuesday morning. Employers and clerks hope the Balva tion Army will provide a turkey on Monday, as this holiday weekend disrupts normal shopping and work.
Riot in Mitau Leaves 300 Dead in Prussia Banquet Riot
Berlin reports a disastrous Mitau riot where 300 people perished. The chaotic event began after a banquet when a large crowd surged toward the river, causing a fatal stampede. Authorities have begun investigations into crowd control and safety failures.
Weaver Coke ay president dies in Chicago obituary
Dee Henry F Weaver, president of the Weaver Coke Company and a prominent figure in business circles, is reported dead in Chicago. The article notes his leadership and impact in entrepreneurial communities and hints at the circumstances surrounding his passing.
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Chicago
Dee
Henry F Weaver
Weaver Coke
Rome
Perjury trial in Morse divorce case entangles Hummel
Former husband Charles F Dodge testifies in New York trial of Abraham Hummel lawyer accused of conspiring to void Mrs Morse's divorce. Dodge describes receiving large sums from Hummel and aides to alter his testimony, including trips between Atlanta and New York and affidavits sworn at Hummel's office. He recalls being paid with five thousand dollar bills and being called a hascot amid proceedings in Georgia and New York.
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New York
Charles F. Dodge
Charles W. Morse
Abraham H. Hummel
Morse
Dodge
Texas
Hummel
Edward M. Bracken
Georgia
Bracken
Sweetser
Atlanta
Turned hose on comrades at Centre Street fire
New York fire at a six story Centre Street building caused $50,000 in damage. Firemen racing up fire escapes to fight the blaze were trapped by a back draft on the fourth and fifth floors. They were saved when water from three hose lines redirected up the escape saved the trapped crew.
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New York
Centre Street
Howey
Run Upon Manchester Savings Bank
Manchester New South Wales December 18 There have been two fines on the Manchester Savings Bank today with every demand being honored. The bank kept open the noon hour to meet its customers.
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Manchester Savings Bank
Manchester
Nsw
Bath robes for men at bargain prices
An advertisement offers bath robes for men priced from 2.75 to 18. A selection is available with choices and sizes. The notice mentions a sale time at 06:00 and refers to The Merrimack Clothing.
Banks to wind up as Walsh controlled institutions fail
Chicago action ordered by Comptroller Ridgely forces the Chicago National Bank Home Savings Bank and Equitable Trust Company owned by John R Walsh to liquidate. Clearing house banks pledge to cover deposits and take over Walshs private rail coal and quarry enterprises ensuring all depositors are paid in full.
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Chicago
William B. Ridgely
Chicago National Bank
Home Savings Bank
Equitable Trust Company
John R. Walsh
Clearing House Association
Walsh
Ridgely
State
Chicago Clearing House Association
President Forgan
First National Bank
Mr. Walsh
Aneohatem
The
Equitable Treat Company
John H. Waileh
Bis Associates
Howse Banketti
John B. Waleh
Chicago Clearing House
Clearing House
Chicago National Bank Crisis Clarified by Comptroller
Comptroller Ridgely at 11 45 p m explained a misunderstanding about the Chicago National Bank. He stated it has not failed and is open for business with guarantees from Chicago banks to meet all obligations. The bank’s assets and liabilities are detailed, noting large investments in unmarketable securities and substantial deposits. Continued on page ten.
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Ridgely
Chicago National Bank
Chicago
WM. J. Riddely
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