Revolt Crushed as Moscow Rebels Fail
Moscow dispatches report scattered revolutionists feebly resisting while workmen’s council negotiates terms to end the strike. A killer in Red Cross garb attempted to assassinate Governor Medam, then died by poison. mass arrests follow in St. Petersburg and Moscow.
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St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Moscow
Doubassoff
Drajina
Seminovsky
Horse Guard
Clyne
Tvernment
Siter
Snowstorm Paralyzes Wisconsin and Michigan North
A heavy blizzard hit Wisconsin and the northern Michigan peninsula with five inches to a foot of snow. Overnight, trains and traffic were severely delayed with many lines nearly at a standstill. In Madison the blizzard rages through the day, hindering travel and daily routines.
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la Crosse
Wis
Wisconsin
Michigan
Madison
Russian retreat framed as prearranged plan in Manchuria
War office describes the Russian defeats in Manchuria as part of a preconceived plan designed to draw the enemy out. The assertion frames retreat as strategic compelment rather than setback. Military analysts weigh the claim amid ongoing pressure from opposing forces in Asia.
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War Office
Manchura
Storms Holds Line On Resignation In Indiana
Indianapolis Ind Dec 29 Daniel E Storms secretary of state has not resigned and it is unknown if he will heed Governor Hlanly demand. He refused to discuss the subject. A committee examining his records reports Storms did not turn in a $25 000 fee from Vandalia railroad until months after due while the foreign corporations clerk’s full salary was drawn from the treasury a $1 000 error was later corrected and an extra stenographer was anticipated by Storms.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Daniel E. Storms
Hlanly
Secretary of State
Foreign Corporations
Treasury
Storms
Grinnell Professor Elected President of Teachers’ Assn
Des Moines Iowa December 29 Special The state teachers association adjourned this afternoon after the resolutions committee reported strong resolutions in favor of child labor laws and against football as it is now played. Dean J B Main of Iowa College Grinnell was elected president for the coming year.
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Des Moines
State Teachers Association
Resolutiotis Committee
Footaall
J. 3. T. Main
Iowa College
Grinnell
Association
Odell Threatens New York Politics With Revelations
Ex-Governor Odell issues a bold statement in New York asserting a comeback akin to Tom Lawson. He backs E A Merritt Jr for Assembly Speakership, accuses Roosevelt of backing Governor Higgins, and hints at forthcoming campaign fund revelations and possible political writings. Odell vows a fight to finish.
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New York
Odell
Tom Lawson
New York State
United States Senate
Assembly
E. A. Merritt, Jr
J. W. Wadsworth, Jr
Higgins
Albany
Roosevelt
Jacob Higgins
Esau Roosevelt
Esvu Roosevelt
Tenement Fire Kills One in Minneapolis Blaze
A Higgins Avenue fire in Minneapolis today killed a 69 year old woman Lorraine Buckliff and left one dead two badly burned and fifteen injured. The blaze started in Mrs Buckliff’s apartment and spread rapidly forcing 27 families from their beds into subzero air as residents lost all possessions. The cause is reported as Mrs Follsy attempting to light an oil stove.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Higgins
Minnehaha Avene
Lorraine Buckliff
Imas
Buckliff
Stephen Gewis
Macs Paltey
A. Ik. Wells
Foll Sy
Gigantic Pottery Combine to Locate HQ in Monmouth
Dec 29 report states Monmouth will host a giant pottery combine with capital stock of 1 250 000. It will oversee output and distribution of products from west potteries and expand the Weir and Monmouth plants. W D Brereton to head the organization with James H Ackles as financial manager. Promoters are A D Phibot and Richard Eastman.
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Monmouth
Weir
W. D. Brereton
Monmouth Pottery
James H. Ackles
Chicago
A. D. Phibot
Richard Eastman
Brokers Fail H R Leighton Co Burned by Market War
Boston December 29 stock brokers H R Leighton and company assigned today. Liabilities stated at 600000. Rising market cited as general cause of suspension.
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H. R. Leighton & Co
Boston
H. BR. Leighton and Company
Trial of Midshipman Coffin Nears Finish at Annapolis
Testimony in the court martial of Midshipman Coffin over alleged hazing was completed today. Arguments by counsel began, and proceedings were nearing conclusion on December 29 in Annapolis.
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Coffin
Annapolis
Isthmian Canal Commission Report Sees Progress
Washington reports the Isthmian Canal Commission’s annual review through Dec 1 highlights $16.5 million in expenditures through mid 1906, urges abolition of the eight hour day, notes foreign beneficiaries amid a 17,000-strong workforce, and calls for decisive canal type choice to accelerate excavations and improve health conditions.
Three Killed in Freight Wreck at Disko Indiana
Fort Wayne dispatch reports three railroad workers died in a freight wreck on the Chicago and Erie line at Disko Indiana twenty miles west of Huntington early today after rails spread and the engine overturned Engineer John O Brien Fireman Cecil Oliver and brakeman Lem Fisher all Huntington residents were trapped in the engine cab A Pittsburgh pair of wrecks later in the day left three seriously injured and many slightly hurt at Ross transfer near the city
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Chicago and Erie
Disko
Huntington
John O’brien
Cecil Oliver
Lem Fisher
Pittsburg
West Pennsylvania Railroad
Ross Transfer
Cora Dugan
Hoboken
Wiliam J. Hoods
Thomas Burger
Minnesota Inheritance Tax Law Declared Constitutional
The Minnesota Supreme Court ruled the inheritance tax law constitutional and valid after years of failed attempts. The decision affirms the tax framework, marking a long-awaited victory for lawmakers and state revenue plans.
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Minnesota
St. Paul, Minn
Supreme Court
Italian Dead in Cave-In at National Capital Bank Site
Washington December 29 a cave in at the site of the National Metropolitan Citizens Bank building caused the death of Italian laborer Pedece Chadr on and injured two other workmen. The incident occurred today as crews worked at the site.
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Washington, D. C
National Metropolitan Citizens Bank
Pedece Chadron
Gas blast in McKeesport kills woman and injures eight
Mrs. Hattie Sweeney died from severe burns after a natural gas explosion in the Sweeney home kitchen in McKeesport Pennsylvania. Eight other family members were seriously burned as the blast occurred while attempting to light gas today.
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McKeesport
Hattie Sweeney
Sweeney
Canal Zone Mortality Rates and Leading Causes in 1905
The report shows laborer mortality along the canal zone averaging 30 per 1,000, with the employer group at 24.30 per 1,000. Malaria caused 85 deaths from May to August. other deaths included 54 from consumption, 49 pneumonia, 47 yellow fever, 46 dysentery, and 57 diarrhea and enteritis. Included are annual reports from Governor Magoon and Chief Engineer John Stevens.
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Camal
Eny Oe
Magoon
Canal Zone
John ¥. Stevens
Joseph Miller, Former Executive of Racine, Dies at 72
Racine Wisconsin reports Joseph Miller aged 72 ex mayor and noted shoe manufacturer died today from heart trouble.
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Joseph Miller
Racine
Wis
Governor Cummins to Read Long Legislative Message in Person
Des Moines Ia Dec 29 Governor Cummins will deliver his annual message to the legislature in person at a joint session likely in the house chamber on opening day. The document, about half Roosevelt’s length, will cover a statewide primary election law anti pass legislation a single board of control for state schools and new insurance laws among other topics.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Roosevelt
Congress
House
State Railroad Commission
Carroll
Still Fighting Near Jafna in San Domingo Ferment
Washington Dec 29 reports Minister Dawson at San Domingo says the president fights near Jafna with a small force as Jimines advance from Monte Christi toward Santiago. San Domingo city remains quiet but tense and apprehensive.
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San Domingo
Washington, D. C
Dawson
Jafna
Jimines
Monte Christi
Santiago
Yerkes Death Shocks New York Streetcar Magnate
Prominent streetcar operator and financier Yerkes died in New York City. His leadership of transit ventures and influence on urban rail systems were widely noted in business circles.
Yerkes Death Ends Long Career in Banking and Rails
Charles T. Yerkes died at 2 20 this afternoon in New York. Born June 25 1837 in Philadelphia he worked as grain broker banker and bond dealer before legal troubles in 1871. He recovered wealth after 1873 Jay Cooke crash and led several Chicago street railway ventures. He donated a telescope of about 400 000 for the Yerkes Observatory at Lake Geneva Wisconsin.
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New York
N. Y
Charles T. Yerkes
Philadelphia
Quaker School
Central High School
Grain Commission
Jay Cooke
Yerkes Observatory
Lake Geneva
Wis
Love for Sims and fighter cooled in divorce tale
Sioux Falls dispatch details Mrs. Reber Fitzsimmons filing for divorce attributing jealousy as the motive. She recounts the strain of touring with Bob Fitzsimmons, a Paris engagement, and clashes over trust, yet asserts ongoing friendship and support for his career while denying romantic ties beyond companionship with Major Miller.
Weather for Iowa Indicates Fair Skies With Cold Snap
Indications for Iowa show fair weather tonight with a colder trend in the east and central parks. Tomorrow, Saturday, is expected cooler with sunrise at 7 19 and sunset around 4 32.
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Cheage
Iowa
Central Parks
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