Thieves Terrorize St Petersburg in Wide Daytime Hold-Up
In crowded Sampson Prospect a group of young expropriators robbed a pawnshop, killing a porter and a policeman as pursuits surged through streets and stairwells. The raid drew in crowds, soldiers, and guards, with two bands fleeing along Finland Prospect and Neva.
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St. Petersburg
NEW York Times
St. Petersburg Academy of Science
Plaster-Of-Paris
Russia
Koshkin
Finland
Shatroeff
Dreiff
Arsenal
Nobles's
Sampson Street
Grenadier Guards
Chum
KNELT BEFORE THE CZAR DESCRIBES DUMA RECEPTION
Ex Duma member Paul Washichfik recounts in Ishwestia the ceremony for a draft decree at St. Petersburg. The tsar’s presence prompted a deep bow and tears as a speaker read the document, followed by the monarch asking if a Potsha ven representative was present.
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Fatherland
Volhynia
Tsarskos-Selo
Revolutionary Army
New York
Tmes&t
Petersburg
Duma
Paul Washichfik
Potshayevs
Potshaven
Russia threatens Turkey over Bitlis unrest
The Foreign Office plans to escalate representations at Constantinople via Ambassador Zinovieff if Bitlis turmoil fails to stop Armenian massacres. An article in the Russifn links recent Bitlis disorders to the Erzerum revolutionary movement and calls for action, including recall of Bitlis Governor Feria Bey.
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ST. Petersburg
Bitlis
Turkey
Foreign Office
Constantinople
Zinovieff
Russia
Russifn
Asia Minor
Vilayet
Ersterum
Feria Bey
Koreans Protest at The Hague Over Conference Exclusion
A Korean delegation sent a protest to all Peace Conference delegates claiming Japan violates Korean rights and international law. They seek admission to the talks and appeal to the United States for support, while Dutch officials say Korea cannot be invited and refuse the audience request.
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Hague
Yi Sang-Sul
Yi-Ty-Oune
Supreme Court of
Shul
Yi-Tyon-Goul
St. Petersburg
Nelidoff
Netherlands
Korea
M. Nelidoff
Russia
America
Portsmouth
Roosevelt
Petersburg
Kohonku Tsusaki
Japan Merchants Unite In Protest Over San Francisco Attacks
Tokyo reports a joint Chambers of Commerce push to address American bodies and the president, warning anti Japanese actions risk harming trade. Washington notes a potential Japanese boycott of U.S. goods and cites prior Chinese boycotts as a warning.
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Tokio
Chambers of Commerce
America
Japan
United States
Roosevelt
San Francisco
Washington
Japanese Chamber of Commerce
Tokyo
Bers of Commerce
80 &S
Ing
Pacific Coast
Peasant Arson Destroys Estates in Tula Province
Incendiary movement in Tula grows. six large estates burned including those of Count Vladimir A. Bobrinsky, president of the Constitutional Conservative Party, a Marshal of the nobility and monarchist member of the late Parliament, and Pri Vjedbolakaya. Losses described as very heavy.
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Tula
Vladimir A. Bobrinsky
Constitutional Conservative Party
Pri Vjedbolakaya
Girl conspirator confesses in Tiflis bombing case
A Jewish girl surrendered to police in Tiflis and confessed she helped plan the robbery of a Treasury wagon in Erivan Square after a bomb exploded. Two Imperial Bank employees died and over fifty were injured. authorities cite remorse as the motive for the confession.
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Tiflis
Treasury
Erivan Square
Imperial Bank
Japan would be ready to fight the United States
The text argues that Japan would engage the United States without hesitation if needed, reflecting a strong wartime stance. It references Uncle Sami and a discussion on the Japanese situation in the Hawaii region, noting skepticism about a significant Japanese threat in the Hawaiian Islands.
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Pacific
United States
San Francisco
Hawaii
Japan
Sam
Uncle Sam
Navy Department
General Strategy Board of the Navy
Admiral Dewey
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Pacific Coast
Gov. Carter
Wall Street
Sami
Kwea
Hawaiiian
Honors for Admiral Yamamoto to visit the United States
The President directs special consideration for Admiral Yamamoto and his Japanese party. The State Department plans a program in the United States with a special reception by the President at Oyster Bay around July 9.
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Yamamoto
Washington
State Department
Ymoto
Oyster Bay
Driver in Grand Prix crash injures two women
Dieppe report says D'Hespel lost control while avoiding a dog in the Grand Prix practice or race. His car left the road and two women riding with him were seriously hurt.
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Dieppe
D'Hespel
Chicago Begins Reform Under New Vagrancy Law
Chicago movers begin decency campaign at midnight as the new vagrancy law takes effect. Police, under Mayor Busse, start actions to remove undesirable characters and enforce the new measures.
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Chicago
Busse
Thames Pleasure Boating System Described at Oxford
A Thames traveler orders a canoe at Folly Bridge Oxford from Messrs Baker strotters and arranges for pickup wherever he embarks. Vans relocate craft along the river and collect boats left by cruisers. Summer traffic thrives with travelers heading to Oxford then paddling downstream, leaving boats with watermen and notifying Salter by postal card.
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Thames
Folly Bridge
Oxford
Messrs
Baker Strotters
Messrs. Salter
Wedding Talk Between Tinplate Worker and Widow
A middle aged tinplate worker marries a widow after meeting her only weeks earlier while away from home. The couple, in the exchange, discuss plans in a terse, nervous manner as they prepare for the ceremony.
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Sarrah
Farrah
Anti
Liberal priests rebuke the pope in Rome open letter
Five priests in Rome publish an open letter to Pius X defending Christian renewal through science and democracy. They urge reform of church governance and greater laity action to align with modern ideals, criticizing clerical opposition and urging reconciliation with study and human progress.
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Pius X
Rome
Holy Father
Tares
Church
France
Italy
God
Gossip of the Cycle World schedules and Mrs Bryan on cycling
A list of forthcoming bicycle and motorcycle events across the United States is published, with races and meets in Atlantic City Paris Los Angeles Rosen Massachusetts Cypress Hills and more. The piece closes noting Mrs William Jennings Bryan promotes cycling as a top recreation for women, praising her stamina and athleticism.
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William Jennings Bryan
Mrs. Bryan
Philadelphia Woman Completes 1500 Mile European Cycle Tour
Alexandra M. Thackara of Philadelphia with Mrs Thackara and Assistant Secretary of State Atlee finished a 1500 mile wheeling tour through Southern Germany Switzerland the Riviera Italy and France. The party praised cycling over car tours and Mrs Thackara is described as plucky and capable. Thackara serves as American Consul General at Berlin.
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Alexandra M. Thackara
Philadelphia
Thackara
Atlee
Germany
Switzerland
Riviera
Italy
France
Gen. Sherman
Mr. Thackara
Berlin
North American cycling gains cross border interest
Wheeling reports new life in Mexico per the American Consul at Vera Cruz. American made motorcycles appear in the region. With rising bicycle interest in Canada and a cycling revival in the United States, the three North American nations share a common sporting trend.
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Wheeling
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Canada
United States
North American
Motors Stolen From Motorcycles Across Cities
A San Francisco report describes a new theft variation where thieves sever motorcycle motors from frames. In Salem Ohio a notable bicycle theft is reported as foreigners allegedly removed a rider from his wheel and took the machine.
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San Francisco
Salem
Ohio
Birmingham Club Pledges Safer Riding and Public Welfare
The Birmingham Alabama Motorcycle Club adopts a pledge to stop engines when horses or mules are encountered and to observe speed rules for public safety. A mail ballot is underway on two Federation changes: removing the 110 pound weight limit in national events and replacing the 5 horsepower track limit with a 61 cubic inch piston displacement rule.
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Birmingham
Ala
Federation of American Motorcyclists
Motorcycle hill climb set for May 4 at Schooley Hill
E L Ovington of 2210 Broadway New York invites entries for a motorcycle hill climbing contest at Schooley s Hill near Germany Valley New Jersey on May 4. Three events sanctioned by the F A M comprise the program.
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E.L. Ovington
Broadway
New York
Schooley's Hill
Germany Valley
N. J
National Cycling Association to recognize bicycle riders
The latest official bulletin lists registrations for professionals and amateurs in track and road racing. A joint mid summer Atlantic City meeting of the Cycle Manufacturers and Cycle Parts and Accessories Associations on Aug 6 7 and 9 will feature a road race with a large prize list and a drawing for a special bicycle open to all entrants. The road race chairman is Charles A Persons of Worcester, Mass.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Paris
Los Angeles
Cal
Los Angeles m Motorcycle Club
Rosen
Masa
Revere Beach
Cypress Hills
N. Y
United Irish Societies
German Valley
Schooley's Hill
Hicksville
Hicksville A. C
Detroit
Mich
State Fair Grounds
Valley Stream
Century Road Club
Cycle Parts and Accessories Association
Chicago
Chicago Motorcycle Club
Colorado Springs
Col
Colorado Springs Motorcycle Club
Century Road Race asSociation
Boston
Mass
American Wheelmen’s
New York City
Federation of American Motorcyclists
New York
Providence
R. I
Federation of American Motorcyclista
Cycle Tly Iufecturers’ Association
Muskegon
Wis
Muskegon Motorcycle Club
National Cycling Association
Floyd A. MacFarland
San Jose
Urban MacDonald
Iver Lawson
Fred West
H. Wilcox
Hardy K. Downing
Norman G. Hopper
Cyrus L. Hidllister
A. J. Clarke
Ernest ¢. Baxon Williams
J. B
Achorn
Gussie Lawson
Bennie Munro
Worthington L. Mitten
Salt Lake City
Utah
William Haveman
W. van den Drise
Frank MacMillen
Hoboken
Frank Herbert
Fall River
Thomas Connolly
Cornelius Connolly
Everett
Charles Helander
Cambridge
Michael Weiss
Frank Hemple
L. Subin
Lewis Latimer
D. J
Cullin
Melrose Street
Frankfort
Penn
George Steinhauser
Maspeth
Charles Feerts
Berlei Arthur Hintze
R. Ison
George Charles Swords
Ray Stannard Drake
William Jean
M. Woodin
A. D. Falvey
Charles A. Persons
Worcester
Aluminum prices drive unhappiness in vehicle makers
Rising aluminum costs unsettle bicycle motorcycle and car manufacturers. Inner aluminum rims gain popularity in the Japanese trade, affecting supply as producers struggle with higher material expenses and shifting production costs.
Civic War in Coventry Over Leofric Wife Pageant
heated debate in Coventry over La Mila to portray Leofric’s virtuous wife in the old procession. The Procession Committee favors a bold costume with charity motive, while the Mayor and clergy condemn it as indecent. threats of resignation and public outcry continue as the event nears.
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Leofric
Tennyson
la Milo
la Mila
Civic Pride of
Coventry
Alderman Lee
Hechaet
Prue
Drinkwater
Lead pencil made from potatoes gains market interest
Consul Hanneh reports a German invention replacing cedar with a compact potato based mass for lead pencils. A Berlin company, founded in March and backed by patents in fourteen countries, markets the pencils soon. The new product is slightly heavier but similar in size and easy to sharpen, with lower production costs.
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New York Times
Washington
Frank
Hanneh
Magdeburg
Berlin
Origin of Methodists and the centenary claim
The Primitive Methodists on Mow Cop mark 1907 as a centenary, though Bourne and Clowes were expelled earlier and did not found the new body until after expulsion. Dow, an American, popularized camp meetings aiding Bourne and Clowes. The term Methodists arose as a reproach in Puritan England and evolved through satirical references to early reformers and Wesley.
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Mow Cop
Bourne
Clowes
Dow
Bourne and Clowes
Rome
England
Wesley
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