Czar's coup gives Duma to landlords in Russia
June reports show new electoral tables favor landlords by removing peasant representation. Provinces like Voronezh Tomsk and Viatka lose peasant votes while urban votes swing toward monarchist or conservative results. Authorities move swiftly with dissolution decrees, arrests, and tight control as fear of a general strike fades.
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Tamboff
Tomsk
Viatka
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Vitebsk
Poltava
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Krasnoye-Selo
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Lice
M. Golovin
Ower House
St. Petersburg
Duma
Torpedo fired at Admiral amid Black Sea mutiny
In BevasTopol and Odessa reports, Rear Admiral Wiren’s cutter narrowly avoided sinking after a torpedo boat fired a blank Whitehead during training. Three junior lieutenants were arrested for attempted sinking and mutiny shards spread as the Black Sea fleet’s 5000 sailors faced unrest, killings, and arrests.
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Wiren
Black Sea
Ruzhek
Odessa
Odessa Bay
Tsertsinsky
Rostislaff
Lice
Mod
All Depends on the Army in Russia, Says Reynolds
The Society of the Friends of Russian Freedom notes that Russian Army stance will drive events in Russia. President James B. Reynolds has not heard from democratic leaders yet, but Alexis Aladin, a Duma group leader, warns of a grim outlook after his New York visit.
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Society of the Friends of Russian Freedom
James B. Reynolds
Alexis Aladin
Toll
New York
Premier's Russia Coup Bid Meets Polish and Odessa Troop Pressure
The piece notes amnesty questions shelved amid alleged coup plans by the Premier using the Russian Social Democratic Party in London. It cites Reynolds predicting limited uprising prospects with 200,000 Polish troops and 60,000 Petersburg forces, argues railways and loyalty of troops hinder revolt, and mentions SDPs' no assassination pledge and reorganization.
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London
Social Democrats
Reynolds
Poland
Odessa
St. Petersburg
Polish election law sparks deep gloom in Warsaw
In Warsaw on June 17, newspapers condemn the new law reducing Poland's Parliament representation to insignificance. They warn that a revolution is impossible against Russian forces and say Poles must seek public judgment from Europe and America.
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Warsaw
Europe
America
Autocratic Czar Endorsed by Ultra Reactionaries Push
A June 17 dispatch from St. Petersburg reports the ultra reactionary party led by Krushevan Purishkevich and Dubrovin issuing a proclamation titled The Glory of God the Glory of the Autocratic Czar the Glory of Orthodox Russians. The document asserts the Emperor’s blessing for restoring unlimited autocracy and urges leaders of the League of Russian People to rally membership for a peaceful regeneration of Holy Russia. Nicholas I.
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Droug
M. Purishkevich
Union of True Russians
Dr. Dubrovin
League of Russian People
Duma
Holy Russia
Nicholas
Government to arrest leaders of winegrowers revolt in Paris
Paris June 17 government orders arrest of Marcélin Albert leader of the movement after he went into hiding. Cabinet rejects sugar clause tax on wine making 651 to 100 kilos then lowers to 401.73. midland unrest grows as Argelliers central committee vows to stand firm amid gendarmerie deployment. Deputy Sarraut resigns as Under Secretary of Interior.
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Marcélin Albert
Albert
Chamber of Deputies
Caillaux
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Midi
Argelliers
Aig
Sarraut
Department
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Clemenceau
Interior
Amber
Peace Delegates Balk on Armament Talks at Hague
At The Hague on June 17 the peace conference stalls on discussing arms limits as U S leaders defer to Europe. Delegates worry Roosevelt’s initiative shifted to Nicholas and Duma dissolution sparks fresh anxieties while four committees are formed to cover the Russian circular topics.
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Europe
America
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England
Joseph H. Choate
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Duma
Nelidloff
Scheveningen
Armenian arrestee arraigned in case of New York priest murder
In Liverpool a Armenian suspect named John Mooradian and others including Sarkis Ermoyian and Paul Sarkisan are arraigned on suspicion linked to the murder of Father Caspar Vartarian whose body was found in a New York trunk on May 26. The case is remanded as police widen their search worldwide.
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John Moovedian
Anton Leon
Caspar Vartarian
New York
McCafferty
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John Mooradian
Liver
Mooradian
Sarkis Ermoyian
Paul Sarkisian
Liverpool Police
Vartarian
Armenia
Globe
Capt. McCafferty
Prohibition on The Mikado Lifted in London
London reports the prohibition on presenting The Mikado has been withdrawn after an announcement in the House of Commons. Some MPs urged compensation for those who lost money due to the ban. Vienna notes the first Austrian Parliament elected by universal suffrage opened with deputies arriving amid party and national symbolism.
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London
Home Eee
Gladstone
House of Commons
Vienna
Count Tolstoy Recovers From Influenza Strain
YASNAYA POLIANA Russia June 17 Count Tolstoy has recovered from influenza that raised concerns due to his age. He remains at home but has resumed his literary work. BERLIN June 17 The North German Gazette announces that the trade arrangement with Spain, which Germany had threatened to denounce, is set to take effect on June 30.
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Yasnaya Poliana
Russia
Count Tolstoy
Berlin
Spain
Germany
Danish Royals Leave Paris for Home
Paris dispatch reports King Frederick and Queen Louise of Denmark departing Paris by train today. The President and entire Cabinet Ministers saw them off at the station in a formal farewell before their return.
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Paris
Frederick
Louise
Denmark
Sion
Germany Isolated Amid New Anglo Franco Spanish Ties
London reports an apparent leak of a new agreement among Britain France and Spain that would not form a formal alliance yet signals Germany’s isolation. The accord, linked to King Edward’s Cartagena visit, may foretell a broader triple understanding with Spain and Italy eyeing similar pacts, while Gibraltar remains a strategic focus.
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Cartagena
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Reporter Captures Burglary Suspect in Elmira Chase
In Elmira New York on June 17 a newspaper reporter outpaced police to seize Calvin Updike a paroled Auburn Prison inmate wanted for four burglaries in four weeks. Another reporter halted a separate runaway nearby.
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Boston agency president struck by train at Bristol Ferry
Charles W. Travers president of the Shoe and Leather Mercantile Agency of Boston was struck by a train at Bristol Ferry Rhode Island this morning and died in the City Hospital here this afternoon.
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Bristol Ferry
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Mystery in Guerin Shooting Ties American to Bank Robber
London dispatch reports an American of good family suspected in a shooting at a bank robber Edward Guerin. A man named Charles Smith and a woman identified as May Churchill or Chicago May were involved. Guerin was wounded in the foot after a pistol shot fired from a cab. The American, once jailed for burglary, sought anonymity with a document to the judge. The judge freed him pending recognizances after reading the statement.
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Devil's Island
Guerin
May Churchill
Chicago
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Clerkenwell
Howard dismisses interview accusations as opinion in Baltimore
George Bronson Howard refutes claims from a newspaper interview stating his wife called him a cad and a coward. He says he spent about 2500 on the episode, defended himself against demands for money, and denied threats or gun use. He notes nervous exhaustion may explain sleep talk about crucifying a man in the Philippines, tied to his story The Relentless One.
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Baltimore
George Bronson Howard
Norfolk
New York
Mr. Howard
Philippines
Howard
Man Killed by Train Near Highbridge Station
A man believed to be H. S. Howland of Long Branch New Jersey was fatally struck on the New York Central tracks near Highbridge last night. He walked on the northbound line and stepped aside to avoid a train but was hit by a southbound one. The body was moved to Highbridge Station. no identification was found except a key ring bearing the name H. S. Howland.
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Hthebridge
Alimony Suit Seeks Unpaid Support in Philadelphia
Special to The New York Times from Philadelphia reports a suit filed in Common Pleas Court to recover unpaid alimony from Marie Gregg Robb, ex-wife of Thomas Robb Jr., following their New York marriage and divorce. Vanderbilt donates $105,005 to the university at the Nashville campus by Chancellor Kland.
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Philadelphia
New York
Thomas Robb, Jr
Janet Priest
Common Pleas Court
Marie Gregg Robb
Husba
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt Aero Age
Kland
Vanderbilt
Star neglige shirts and racewear at three Broadway stores
Advertises Star neglige shirts with priced ranges from $1.50 to $5 and quarter size collars. Promotions highlight sleeveless shirts and knee drawers in white, lisle, cotton gauze, and linen blends. Mentions retailers Racers, PEEIT & COMPANY with three Broadway store locations and contact details.
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Racers, Peeit & Company
Broadway
Warren St
Barney McGlynns
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