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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1908

Page

4

Tchaykovsky Bail Raised but Not Yet Paid in Full

The London Times reports Barbara Tchaykovsky says half of the 25000 bail was deposited at Lloyds Bank and more funds were pledged. Delays in transfers from St Petersburg leave bail not yet received. authorities foresee possible liberty by tomorrow evening or Tuesday morning, with Tchaykovsky to go abroad after trial date is set.

NEW York Times London London Times Barbara Tchaykovsky Nicholas Tchaykovsky Barbara Lloyds Bank St. Petersburg Tchaykovsky St. Peter and St Finland Kazan Russia St. Peter and St. Paul

Appeal Urges Early Trial for Tchaykovsky in Russia

A petition signed by many American representatives urged the Russian ambassador to grant an early public trial for Nicholas Tchaykovsky, imprisoned for nearly a year on charges from events thirty years prior. The government offered bail at 25000, with half already raised in England and efforts to raise the rest in the United States. Notables like Rt. Rev. David H. Greer and Eugene Smith supported the fund and urged donations to William Jay, treasurer, at 170 William Street, New York City.

Nicholas Tchaykovsky Tchaykovsky England William Jay Agile William Street New York City

Illness Causes Death of Silas C. McFarland on Express

The body of Silas C. McFarland of Iowa, American Consul General at Large for Europe, died by his own hand on the Hamburg Berlin express. Frederic W. Cauldwell and Frederick Von Vérsen arranged for cremation in Hamburg after a farewell letter to his wife. McFarland cited ill health and inability to perform duties, sending letters to his daughter and to Berlin’s Consul General. Iowa officials and friends extended condolences to Mrs. McFarland and her daughter.

Berlin Frederic W. Cauldwell Frederick von Vérsen Ludwigslust Silas C. McFarland Iowa Hamburg l McFarland Alexander M. Thackara Robert G. Cousins

Fog and Smoke Delays Ocean Liners in Montreal

Fog and smoke have tied up navigation for four days with thirteen liners waiting for clearance. Four are passenger ships detaining 1,200 passengers. The Virginian and the Marina remain idle after their scheduled sailing last Thursday. This marks the third such delay in six weeks, costing steamship companies thousands of dollars.

Montreal Virginian Marina

Thieves Sentenced in France Train Robberies

In Rheim, France, three suspected American train thieves named Bard, Bertha, and Cauda were sentenced to thirteen months in prison for robbing east bound express passengers. The report notes other international updates from Lisbon, Paris, and Seoul as well.

Rheims France Bard Bertha Cauda Lisbon I Terceira Azores Paris Seoul Ealy Oe Ae

Isvolsky Busy in Berlin and St Petersburg Talks

Oct 25 report from St Petersburg says no definite results emerged from Isvolsky’s Berlin talks with German Chancellor Billow as negotiations continue Monday. Confidence persists that an international congress may be accepted, though invites will be delayed.

ST. Petersburg Foreign Office Berlin M. Isvolsky Prince Bislow Germany Novoe Vremya Austria Russia Duma Khomyakoff Bosnia and Herzegovina Austria-Hungary Dardanelles Turkey Servian Servia Belgrade

Manila Cholera Increase Reported in City

Seven new cholera cases were reported in Manila for the day ending Sunday night. Authorities attribute the rise to weekend gatherings and feasts. The Health Department says the epidemic is under control and may restrict native gatherings and sale of dangerous foods. Cockpits in suburban areas are cited as contributing factors.

Manila Health Department

Formosan Railway Opened In Japan-ruled Taiwan

The Formosan trunk railway spanning 334 miles was formally opened in Tokio by Gen Prince Kanin of the Japanese Army and officials. The line links major island industries as 62 miles were Chinese taken in 1895 and 272 miles added by Japan under budget cuts. A 450 mile branch plan is granted to Formosan Sugar Refining Co, with 90 miles already finished.

Tokio Prince Kanin Oralermosa Japan Formosan Sugar Refining Company

Korean revolt ends as Japanese withdraw in North China

Tokyo reports that the Korean insurrection is practically ended with insurgents reduced to a dis orderly element. Prince Ito, former Resident General at Seoul, may return to Korea in November. Two thirds of Japanese troops in North China will be withdrawn in a few days.

China Tokio Korea Prince Ito Séal

Election fervor in Cuba in Santiago rally

Gen. José Miguel Gomez and Alfredo Zayas, Zagistas and Miguelistas candidates for president and vice president, drew enthusiastic crowds in Santiago Cuba. Excursions brought supporters from across the island and Havana. A multi thousand strong procession stretched over more than two miles, followed by a banquet for 3,000 in the evening.

Santiago Cuba José Miguel Gomez Alfredo Zayas Zagistas Miguelistas Island Havana

Rock Island Revenues Fall In Annual Report

The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway shows a revenue drop of 1.73 million and a rise of 1.52 million in operating expenses for the year ending June 30. Freight revenue fell 2.32 million to 37.90 million, but gains in other services limited total transportation revenue to 98.12 million. net operating revenue dropped to 16.16 million. Net income was 4.69 million, down 3.58 million, with dividends totaling 3.93 million and a year-end surplus of 788 thousand, lifting total surplus to 19.91 million. The funded debt rose by 6.28 million and additions and improvements cost 3.90 million. President Winchell notes the low business mood depressed gross earnings, prompting expense cuts and handling of 23 million miles of empty freight car movement amid changing traffic patterns.

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Winchell

China to Guard Fleet as Americans Arrive at Amoy

Amoy awaits the fleet with tight security after a typhoon. Officials fear revolutionary plots aiming at Chinese leaders, prompting heightened precautions during the welcome by Admiral Sah and Chinese commissioners.

Amoy America Bing Song Fubien Province Hai Yung

Tokio Resumes Business After American Fleet Visit

After a week of near shutdowns in belief the American fleet would be greeted, Tokyo returns to normal. The Emperor will reply to Roosevelt’s message likely with thanks. The fleet’s departure featured a disciplined, heralded salute as Connecticut led the ships past the Louisiana.

Tokio America Roosevelt Komura Japan Connecticut Sperry

Jackets' Absentees Endure Mischief To Yankton Record

Twenty six men were missing since midnight Saturday but most were found today and will rejoin the Yankton on Tuesday. No desertions occurred just excess hospitality. US Commission to Tokio Exposition members Loomis Skiff Millet O Laughlin Newcomb to receive imperial decorations.

United States Commission Tokio Exposition Francis B. Loomis Frederick J. W. Skiff Francis D. Millet John Callan O'’Laughlin W. A. Newcomb

Roosevelt Eyes Four Battleships a Year and Ocean Liner Subsidies

The New York Times dispatch states President Roosevelt aims to push a four battleships a year program and favors subsidies for ocean liners to speed up navy growth. Critics doubt new scout cruisers perform in heavy weather, preferring subsidies for liners like Mauretania and Lusitania. Metcalf withholds manpower expansion to save costs, aligning with the President’s push for economy.

New York Times Washington Roosevelt Chester Birmingham Satem Mauretania Lusi Metcalf

Patent Office to Save 157000 Patent Models

The Patent Office announced there is no plan to destroy the 157000 patent models accumulated by the government through 1880. The collection is catalogued boxed and stored in the Patent Office basement awaiting transfer to the new National Museum Building for custody by the Commissioner of Patents.

Patent Office Secretary of the Interior Moore Congress Garfield Patents Moore Walcott Smithsonian Institution National Museum

Wright’s Bones Knitted After Fort Myer Fire

Orville Wright, recovering from injuries in the Fort Myer fire, is near release to return to Dayton. Doctors report the left thigh fracture knitting well with the splint removed and the leg nearly equal in length to the right. An X ray confirms the fracture knitting is complete.

Orville Wright Fort Myer Dayton Ohio

Bank troubles in Pittsburg as Cosmopolitan National Bank goes to receiver

Special to The New York Times reports the Cosmopolitan National Bank of Pittsburg now in receivership and short about $1,000,000. The board seeks to reopen judgments including one against tax collector L. R. Gosham for 5,000. Vice President Kitzmiller barricades at home, refuses service and attendance at meetings. Gosham sues the receiver for nearly 100,000 alleging funds reached the bank after insolvency was evident.

New York Times Pittsburg Kitzmiller Goshorn

Arlington Barkentine Stranded Off Hatteras Blown Toward Fernandina

The Arlington, an 1883 built barkentine, loaded with fertilizer from Connedale to New York, was driven ashore by a gale off Hatteras and towed into Fernandina Florida where it was found severely damaged and bereft of its fore topmast. The ship, formerly the British schooner Arlington, hailed from Boston and will undergo repairs.

Believe Hunter Was Slain In Rose Tree Inn Area

The body of John Denny of Upper Providence was found with the head blown off in bushes near the Rose Tree Inn road. Detectives Berry and Meter suspect murder after noting a missing gun and leggings. Last seen Friday afternoon after he left home to shoot rabbits. body found Saturday evening after a large search.

New York Times Penn John Denny Upper Providence Rose Tree Inn Berry Meter Denny

Army to Increase Marksmanship Clipped Ammunition Supply

The War Department plans to raise U S Army marksmanship standards by issuing sixty clips of practice ammunition per unit for six months instead of twenty five. The small 32 caliber rounds will be used in shooting series and supplier contracts are being placed to meet demand.

New York Times Washington United States Army War Department Dem

Woman Volunteers Aid Injured Man in Hill Cut Off by Train

Two women witnesses to a Long Island Railroad accident at Madison Street Brooklyn left their auto to aid a 58 year old man named Gay. He was struck as the train started and his right leg was severed. Policeman Hunt freed him and kept the bleeding in check. The women tended his head and scalp wounds before an ambulance arrived from Bradford W. hospital and the pair drove away with a male companion.

Madison Street Brooklyn Long Island Railroad Williams Place William Atlantic Avenue New York The Liberty Gay Eangeen Longbotham Bradford Trees

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