Russian Game and Balkan Shifts in European Politics
London sources suggest Russia aims at reshaping the Balkans to thwart Turkish rule while masking Manchuria moves. Albanian and Bulgarian uprisings threaten Ottoman control as Moscow seeks regional dominance with sea-front actions from Varna to Constantinople, amid negotiations over China Manchuria.
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the Tribune Association
London
Washington
Near East
Far East
Foreign Office
Menchuria
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Macedonia
Manchuria
Constantinople
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Varna
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Sofia
Black Sea
Turkey
Vienna
China
Russia
Man Dies After Bicycle Plunge From Palisades
Joseph Lippe aged 56 of 223 Fact Seventieth St. New York rode a bicycle toward the Palisades near the West Shore Railroad yard in Weehawken yesterday and fell about 100 feet. Police believe Lippe harmed himself and died from the fall.
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Joseph Lippe
Archbishop Condemns Labor Leaders in Montreal Letter
A pastoral letter from Archbishop Bruchesi of Montreal denounces labor leaders and strike agitators urging workers to seek arbitration for fair demands. He warns that conflict profiteers seek rebellion and hatred toward employers and says workers misled by these figures lose public sympathy. Four million gallons in bond cited for Usher's Scotch adyt.
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N. B
Bruchesi
Montreal
Eni
Russian stance on Manchuria shocks world powers
A Tokyo dispatch reports Russia claims self defence against foreign moves in Manchuria as Japan Britain and the United States pursue political aims. American ships gather at Yokohama while Japan and Britain warn China against Russian demands. Jiji cites a Russian minister contemplating incorporating Manchuria into Russia.
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Peking
China
Alexieff
Mouxden
Daily Mail
Tokio
Japan
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Kuropatkin Heads to Manchuria for Inspection
War Minister General Kuropatkin departed by special train for Manchuria to inspect the theatre of operations. He may visit Japan and will be absent about two months visiting Port Arthur Dalny and Vladivostok while Lieutenant General Sakharoff acts as War Minister. The Marine Minister orders twenty turbine gunboats for defense on the Amoor River frontier.
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Kuropatkin
Manchuria
Japan
Sakharoff
Port Arthur
Dalny
Vladivostok
Amoor River
Doubt Over Proposals on Manchuria Evacuation
London April 28. In the House of Lords Liberal leader Earl Spencer pressed the foreign issue. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne said the government is examining dispatches about talks between Russia and China. He noted doubt about the facts of Aussie's suggestions to evacuate Manchuria and said current silence is temporary.
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Earl Spencer
House of Lords
Lansdowne
Aussie
Manchuria
China Definite Refusal On Russian Demands Over Man
Peking reports a final and definite refusal by China to accept Russia’s demands regarding Manchuria relations. officials characterize Beijing's stance as conclusive and non negotiable.
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Peking
China
Russia
Manchuria
Fire destroys Inter national Salt plant in South Chicago
Fire destroyed the International Salt Company plant at South Chicago. Three boats lay in the Calumet River as flames swept the site. Estimated loss exceeds 1.25 million dollars with the Salt Company's share about 800 thousand. The complex covers nearly sixteen acres along the Calumet River and held about 400000 tons of salt, most of which was ruined by fire and water. The docks along the river, 1500 feet, were also included in the loss.
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Chicago
International Salt Company
Calumet River
Salt Company
Gold Standard His Mission
San Antonio, April 28. Senor Liman tour minister of finance of Merico visited San Antonio on his way to Washington and New York. He said his NY visit partly concerns a gold standard, but Mexico studies the proposal and works out the details, noting the matter requires time.
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San Antonio
Texas
Riots erupt around Capuchin convent in Marseilles
Rioting broke out today near the Capuchin convent as friars barricaded themselves inside. A column of protesters with anti clerical banners clashed with police injuring Commissary Souchon and several officers. Many arrests followed as streets to the convent were sealed.
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Marseilles
Souchon
Emperor William to Visit Rome with German Officials
April 26 report states Emperor William will visit Rome accompanied by Chancellor von Bismarck or von Marsha and von Waldersee. Berlin coverage notes Bilow and Field details unclear in the transcription.
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William
Rome
von Marsha
von Waldersee
Berlin
Billy Whiskers The Autobography of a Goat
Ad promoting a children’s story The Autobography of a Goat by Billy Whiskers running in The Sunday Tribune with a note to read next Sunday.
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Billy Whiskers
Sunday Tribune
Advt
Court of Appeals Decision on Franchise Tax Heads to Supreme Court
Arrears case moves upward as the Franchise Tax ruling is appealed to the U S Supreme Court. The Court of Appeals decision will be reviewed on questions tied to tax collection and related statutory interpretations. The parties await further action and potential guidance from higher courts.
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Court OF Appeals
U. S. Supreme Court
Albany Court Upheld Special Franchise Tax Law
The Court of Appeals ruled the Special Franchise Tax law constitutional after a long court battle. Judge Vann wrote the opinion with all seven judges concurring. Ex Senator Hill led corporate counsel as the case heads toward the U S Supreme Court.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Court of Appeals
Parker
O’brien
Bartlett
Martin
Vann
Cullen
Werner
David B. Hill
United States Supreme Court
Senate
John Ford
New York
Frank W. Higgins
E. R. Brown
Elsberg
Malloy
Marshall
Raines
Roosevelt
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Hill
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Consolidated Gas Company
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
Charles F. Brown
Frank H. Platt
William H. Page, Jr
Charles A. Collin
John A. Tomlinson
Edward A. Kohler
Henry J. Hemmings
William N. Dykman
Davies
Henry B. Coman
J. Newton Fiero
Cunneen
Court of Appeals Upholds Franchise Law Against Tax Challenge
The Court of Appeals upholds the Special Franchise act, boosting city revenues by as much as 5 million annually and potentially 15 million in arrears plus interest. Metropolitan Street Railroad Company plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court, arguing constitutional and home rule violations. Lawyers discuss penalties, assessments, due process, and potential reductions in franchise taxes if the ruling stands.
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Ford
United States Supreme Court
W. H. Page
Metropolitan
United States Court
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Wells
Tax Board
William H. Page, Jr
Metropolitan Street Railroad Company
Supreme Court of the United States
Page
Albany
Roosevelt Draws Big Crowds Across Iowa
President Roosevelt toured Iowa greeting large enthusiastic crowds from Shenandoah to Ottumwa. He spoke on good citizenship in Des Moines and Ottumwa, praised Secretary Wilson for agriculture, and noted Hull’s militia law work. He met Governor Cummins, Secretary Shaw, and Congressmen Hull and Hepburn, with thousands of children waving flags and several babies kissed.
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Roosevelt
Shenandoah
Wilson
Cummins
Shaw
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Hepburn
Keokuk
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Clarinda
Sharpsburg
van Wert
Roosevelt Praises Iowa Congressmen At Osceola Visit
President Roosevelt in Osceola Iowa April 28 lauds the Iowa delegation led by Colonel Hepburn. He credits their support for nonpartisan trust regulation and stronger interstate corporate oversight along with honest, fearless enforcement and improved statute law.
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Cabinet Meeting Planned in St Louis With Roosevelt
President Roosevelt and Secretary Shaw head to St Louis for a cabinet conference likely Wednesday night. They will review matters since Washington including Russia's stance on Manchuria and Post Office Department investigations. Pending appointments may be discussed but not announced until return.
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Washington Party Off to St Louis for Expo Dedication
A special train with over one hundred Washington correspondents left for St Louis to attend the Louisiana Purchase Exposition dedication. The Marine Band and gavel committee also departed, while diplomats and officials followed on another line. Counts Cassini and Taka hora news of attendance shifted due to invitations, and a substitute envoy joined the Russian delegation. Alexander Boutakoff served as Cassini's representative. The Sunday Tribune promotes The Autobiography of a Goat as a children’s feature.
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Baltimore and Ohio
St. Louis
United States Marine Band
George Washington
Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Pennsylvania Road
Count Cassini
Takahira
Alexander Boutakoff
Armed guards guard Muscoota Dam during Italian striker riot
Deputy Sheriff Doyle mobilized a ten man posse to scatter rock throwing attackers led by the deposed foreman Frank at the Muscoota Dam works in Westchester County. Guards were posted at the powder house and dynamite cave as a precaution against further violence by Italian strikers amid payouts of 175 to 50 dollars a day.
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Westchester County
William J. Doyle
Weatchester County
Croton River
Katonah
Doyle
Williams & Gerstle
New York
Muscoota Mountain
Frank
Gerstle
White Plains
Croton
Williams & Gerstie
Michael J. Bove
Cartagena Assembly Rejects Petition on Canal Treaty
In Cartagena the Assembly voted 9 to 8 against addressing a memorial to the coming Congress urging rejection of the canal treaty. The Assembly declares full confidence in Congress and has not fixed a Congress meeting date. Bogota orders expulsion of Pedro Nel Ospina, not yet carried out. Nel Ospina elected senator for Antioquia. Quintero Calderon and Gonzalez V. named Senators for Santander. Cartagenan exchange stands 10 to 7.
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Colombia
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Es Nel Ospina
Senate
Stitute
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Erals Quintero
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Santander
Albanians Grow More Tractable Amid Reform Talks
Dispatches from Pristina report Albanian factions diverging on reforms with some groups accepting changes while others weigh options. Macedonian Committee levy campaigns continue as American missionaries are told they need not fear the group. The page also notes The Occasional Traveller praising the Pennsylvania Limited train service.
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Ellen M
Revolutionry Fund
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