Emperor Grants Tightening Power Amid Russian Crisis
June reports from Igernburg describe Emperor Chase expanding executive authority to suppress political agitation in Russia. General Trepoff gains power seen as a move toward dictatorship, echoing 1880 palace events when Alexander acted amid unrest. Pobiedonosteff directs policy from the Holy Synod as officials confirm the ukase.
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Igernburg
Chase
Govral Trepoff
Russia
Ely
Ror
Alexander
Winter Palace
Giety
Loris
Tine Petrovitch Pobiedonostief
Pan
Tearskoe-Belo
Trepoff
Pobiedonosteeff
Would Be Elected King On Roosevelt Popular In Britain
The letter notes Americans would vote Roosevelt as king if he became sovereign of Great Britain. It says English admiration for Roosevelt remains high, with cousins and friends feeling little difference between the two nations.
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H. Clay
London
Tennessee
Roosevelt
England
Theodore Roosevelt
Great Britain
Uis Aa
Admiral Enquist Receives Warship Orders Near Manila
The report notes Rear Admiral Enquist aboard the flagship receiving instructions from Washington as a Japanese warship nears Manila. A Russian flagship salute and repairs to ships Wo‑funneled warehi are mentioned amid unclear text and damaged details.
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Ferguson
Washington
Luaon
Riots, mutinies sweep Russia as uprising looms
Rioting erupts at Pavlovak hall with protesters denouncing the czar while police clash with crowds. Guards officers revolt and many reserves reportedly mutinied at Sevastopol and Odessa as anti-war sentiment and unrest spread across the country.
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Petersburg
Russia
Pavlovak
Trepoff
Sevastopol
Odessa
Passports for Hebrews gain recognition in Russia
Acting Secretary Loomis reports to Ambassador Meyer in St. Petersburg that Russia will universally recognize American passports including those held by Hebrews. Simon Wolf of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations praises a 25 year effort culminating in full passport recognition for Hebrews travel.
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Washington
Loomis
State Department
Meyer
St. Petersburg
Russia
Council of the Empire
Passport Commission
Pasaporta
Russian warships get 24 hours to repair in Manila
Rear Admiral Enquist and Rear Admiral Train with the French consul meet Governor General Wright. Enquist says his ships need repairs and awaits word from his government. Wright allows repairs behind the breakwater and notes the neutrality line limits. Japanese consul Narita Goro questions the Russia vessels’ status as Enquist departs.
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Manila
Enquist
Train
Wright
Admirsl Enquist
Demantle
Enquiet
Narita Goro
Wright Jet
Eaquist
Portage Road Complete Opening At Big Eddy
The Dalles reports the Portage road opening at Big Eddy with a crowd of about 1 000 and 250 passengers as spikes are driven by multiple dignitaries. Speechmaking preceded the ceremony while wind and sand swirled around the Columbia gorge in a celebration of navigation from Lewiston to the sea. Officials from Lewiston Spokane Walla Walla Portland and The Dalles hailed the event and pledged onward work for government coal integration.
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Dalles
Chamberlain
Oregon
Celilo
Governor Mead
Washington
Governor Gooding
Idaho
J.N. Teal
Open River Association
Wa. D. Wheelwright
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Senator Clark
Wyoming
W. J. Mariner
Tts
Big Eddy
Lewiston
Columbia
Spokane
Walla Walla
Portland
Columbia Basin
Portage Road
Cabinet shakeup whispers sweep Washington in June gossip
Rumors state Charles J. Bonaparte may take over the Navy department replacing Paul Morton with Moody shifting to Attorney General. Metcalf likely moves to Navy while Garfield joins Commerce and Labor. Shaw says he will leave by February 1. Cortelyou may fill the vacancy. New eyed for post of auditor.
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Washington
Charles J. Bonaparte
Navy Department
Paul Morton
Moody
Victor H. Metcalf
Metcalf
Department of Commerce and Labor
Jamee R Garfield
Commerce and Labor
Shaw
Cortelyou
Poer
Harry 8. New
Indiana
National Republican Committee
Taft
Public Land Notices From Roseburg Oregon 1904
Notices announce filings for land purchases in California Oregon Nevada and Washington Territory. Simon A Ravnum and Ernest Horsfall seek timber and stone valued land in Roseburg with witnesses Rogers Big Butte Wilber Franklin Benjamin Hornfall and Simon Ravnum named. Adverse claim notices due by November 9 1904.
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California
Oregon
Nevada
Washington Territory
Ernest Horsfall
Roy
Pierce
Washington
Roseburg
J Rogers
Big Butte
Wilber Franklin
Benjamin Hornfall
Simon Ravnum
United States Land Office
Ore
Act of Congress
O N
Neva
Simon A. Ravnum
Rogers
Timber Land Subdivision Notice in Oregon
United States Land Office Roseburg Oregon issues a timber land patent notice under the June 3 1878 act. William J Moon of Roseburg files for land in Township 2 South Range 1 West promising proof August 1904. Witnesses listed include Hale Trevey Fred G Rooter Verner Sreckon Arthur Brown.
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United States Land Office
Congress
California
Oregon
Neva
Washington Territory
Annie M. Loucks
Aberdeen
Chehalis
Roseburg
Itnesees
Robert Scott
Market Street
Washiberdeen
Ington
Annie L. Innnashinton
Ee. Ward
Portland
J. Rrg
Gre
Act of Congress
Nevada
Cannon
RenebeTe
A. M.roach
Camas Valley
John O. Cansen
John Givens
Rosebury
Gilberteen
Glendale
J T Bridges
United States
William J Moon
Rosebur
Douglas
Afensént
Rosebuurg
Tareeey
Hale Trevey
Fredred G.rt
Verner Srecon
Arthur ‘L. Brown
McKinsey
Orewen
Stor
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John Lehnherr
Harry Lehnherr
SS Public Arion
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Black
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Masia Kongate
Yrtle Point
Black's Hall
Lorp
Ugar Loaf
Wits Clers
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Raenwers
Ilva McClosgey
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Haeamann
L. A Roberts
Myrtle Point
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S D. Pulford
Transportation
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