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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1906
Page
3
From St. Petersburg sources the government abandons dissolving the Duma while planning a hostile manifesto. A labor strike spreads as financial markets falter. authorities fear a coming political crisis with potential rupture between the government and reformists.
AP correspondent describes a riot torn Bialystok scene with arson and pillage across streets. Jewish homes wrecked or boarded, walls marked with crosses indicating Christian occupants, terrified residents seek missing relatives, stores destroyed, cavalry and infantry patrol the town, railroad station held by troops and entry restricted.
Special Cable to the New York Times notes anti Jewish agitators fueling unrest in Russia. Five killed near Grajewo on the German border and many wounded. Riots also erupt in Zablandow Goulandz Ossowiec in Grodno Lomza provinces.
The government fears a Cronstadt mutiny repeating November events as two infantry regiments from Krasnoe Selo reach the fortress and guard artillery plus machine guns arrive from Oranienbaum. Cronstadt streets fill with troops and wealthy residents flee the island.
In the House of Commons Foreign Secretary Grey declined to confirm official information on a telegram alleging official Russian approval of Jewish massacres at Bialystok. Keir Hardie and Lord Rothschild pressed for action while Sir Samuel Montagu urged intervention, amid debate over naval pressure and broader powers’ role. The press notes cautious replies and possible implications for British fleet visits to Russian ports.
Percy P. Pierce of Buffalo New York the lone American in the Lorkomer auto contest collided with a wagon near Handheim Baden Germany killing Carter Walter and injuring another occupant. Pierce and companion Castrey are staying in a local hotel awaiting bail decision by the court as the car suffered heavy damage.
Premier Wekerle told the Hungarian delegation that Count Goluchowski’s push to persuade Magyars in America to retain Hungarian citizenship is achieving notable success. The foreign minister’s effort aims to stabilize national allegiance among emigrants and reinforce Hungary’s international ties.
The Bialystok massacre investigation advances with Deputies Schepkin expected to report. Witnesses describe brutal killings, bayonet wounds, nailed eyes, and fire from soldiers and police. Police official Sheremetieff faced transfer and promotion as coverage notes censorship and a threeway clash among troops rioters and Jewish defenders.
Cologne June 18 The Gazette prints a Berlin dispatch denying that Emperor William will meet the Russian emperor this year after William completes his Norway trip.
Norwegian delegates from America to King Haakon's coronation were welcomed warmly at the quay in Christiania. They laid wreaths at Henrik Arnold Wergeland's monument and heard an address from Prof. Hans G. Stub of Hamline. King Haakon and Queen Maud toured Molde and Christiansund to enthusiastic crowds.
Emperor William arrived at Norderney from Heligoland aboard Sleipner and met Chancellor von Buelow. Berlin reports hint changes in the Ministry with Admiral von Tirpitz possibly resigning and Vice Admiral von Ahlefeld named as successor, while Foreign Secretary Tschirsky's retirement is debated.
Paris June 18 The Supreme Court opens public hearings on the Dreyfus case with many attendees including relatives of the former artillery captain. Mornard for Dreyfus argues Rennes court martial errors, noting forged initial and late-arriving incriminating letters and paid testimony. He seeks vindication and restoration of Dreyfus’s name.
London reports show Foreign Secretary Grey pressing the Congo Administration to publish full evidence from the Congo Commission inquiry. The Congo Administration refuses, accusing Grey of acting for the Congo Reform Association, while the British minister at Brussels urges publication. The dispute centers on foreign interference rights under the Berlin Convention.
The advertisement touts convenient luxury fashion with prices for various styles. Styles listed include 29.50 31.50 and others from 16.50 upward. The store location notes Siegel Cooper Store third floor rear.
Plainfield reports reveal Mrs. Mi chael J Fogarty believed her husband dead by paralysis yet a second wife emerges as his lawful spouse The contractor Fogarty had two marriages one in Philadelphia twenty years ago and another in Jersey City eighteen years ago He died in Plainfield as his two wives contest who is entitled to his estate and a son who died in infancy is noted The case shows a double marriage without divorce complicating inheritance.
Robert A. Ammon, jailed for involvement in the Franklin Syndicate frauds, represented himself before the Appellate Division in Brooklyn to challenge a denial of habeas corpus release. The court did not decide the motion. Ammon was returned to Sing Sing and will be taken back to Brooklyn.
Prince John George brother of King Frederick August is betrothed at Cannes to Princess Marie Immaculata of Bourbon Sicily daughter of the Count of Caserta and Prince Alphonse of Bourbon Sicily heads the House of Bourbon Sicily.
Berlin reports Crown Prince Frederick William, ill with a cold, recalled invitations for a dinner and canceled all engagements for the coming days.
The American Association of Commerce and Trade held a reception in Berlin tonight for Herman Ridder of New York with several representatives of the German Government in attendance.
A description of a crafted cabinet or case featuring canvas covering, heavy slats, brass-plated malleable iron corners and knees, an Excelsior lock, and two sole-leather straps for securing components.
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