Murder at Helsingfors sparks fears of Russian plots
The Finnish Procurator General Soi galor Soininen was shot and killed by an unknown assailant, wounded killer captured. Officials say the act appears political, signaling tough measures by Russian revolutionary groups. Reports from Poland warn of growing unrest with martial law in Sosnovice, clashes in Kalioz and Lodz, and Caucasus rail damage. St. Petersburg nobles urge shared government to the emperor.
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Finland
Soigalor Soininen
St. Petersburg
Poland
Sosnovice
Kalioz
Lodz
Caucasus
Assembly of Nobles
Assassination of Finnish official fuels terror fears in Russia
St. Petersburg reports the killing of Soisalon Soininen, Finland's Procurator General, seen as political murder. The crime is linked to Finnish opposition to Russian rule and to broader revolutionary currents in Russia, with potential for wide sensational impact and a second-page continuation.
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St. Petersburg
Soisalon Soininen
Finland
Count Bobrikoff
Insurgents Defeated in Argentina Uprising at Mendoza
Government troops attacked insurgents who fortified Mendoza. Leaders fled to the mountains, many surrendered unconditionally. Insurrection now limited to Cordoba with 170 rebels defeated near Pirovano Station. Banks sacked, $300,000 seized. strong government response and unconditional surrender demanded. Rosario quiet, trains to Rosario resume.
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Mendoza
National Bank of
Cordoba
Wintter
Benavides
Garcia
Roca
Rosario
Quintana
Pirovano
New Russian Loan Planned in Paris for 200 Million
London financial circles report negotiations completed for a 200 million dollar Russian loan to be floated in Paris. The issue will bear 5 percent interest, with the date of issue yet to be fixed.
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London
Paris
Jiu Jitsu Attempt Ends With Cow Injury in Goshen
Silas Humphries of Jesup's Switch tried jiu jitsu on a cross cow after a correspondence course. He aimed for the waist but the cow kicked him, breaking three ribs. He vows to abandon the art and return to rough and tumble methods.
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Goshen
N. Y
Silas Humphries
Jessup
Subway Signs Question To Be Settled In Courts
Interborough and Ward Gow win temporary injunctions delaying removal of subway signs slot machines cigar and news stands. Court actions set for next week with city prepared to defend mayoral order and aims for rapid appellate action.
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Interborough Company
Justice Davis
Supreme Court
Ward & Gow
Interborough
Burr
Ahearn
Dalton
Department of Public Works
Thomas Entegart
Bureau of Encumbrances
Artemas Ward
Rapid Transit Commission
John B. McDonald
Ward
14Th-St
Ward & Gow Concern
August Belmont
Charles F. Bacon
Frank Hedley
George W. Wickersham
McEntegart
QuicKest Line to Cleveland Advertised Service
Quickest line to Cleveland leaves New York at 5 BPS and arrives Cleveland at 7 15 next morning. Cincinnati at 1 30 p m Indianapolis at 3 00 p m St Louis ends by New York Central Fine Service No excess fare. Advt.
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New York
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
New York Central Fine Service
Niagara Falla
New York Central
Miss Kellor and Law Amendments in Fraudulent Agency Debates
The Tribune reports on calls to reform employment agency laws after exposing their practices. Miss Frances A. Keller supports tightening rules but warns against overcomplication. She cites Boston as a model with distinct clauses and urges stricter licensing, clearer living room definitions, and penalties. The discussion, led by the Women Municipal League and others, aims for a uniform national approach.
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the Tribune
Keating
Frances A. Keller
New York Association of Household Research
Civil Service
Massachusetts
Women’s Municipal League
M. D. Dreier
New-York
Florida Trains Highlight Schedule of Key Specials
Florida’s famed services include the New York and Florida Special at 2:10 PM and the Florida and West Indian Ltd at 9:30 AM. The notes emphasize premier service via the Fenn and Atlantic Coast Line routes with notable connections to Broadway and New York.
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N. Y
Fla
Fla & West Indian Ltd
Fenn
Atlantic Coast Line
Él B'way
Radical changes eyed in election law and state water plan
State leaders discussed radical changes to New York City election law including a possible State water commission and limited Raines law amendments. Governor Higgins signaled support for a statewide water body while reform of voter rolls and extended post registration purge were emphasized to curb fraudulent voting.
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Odell
Higgins
Albemarle
Republican Club
Albany
Olean
Stevens
Attica
State Banking Department
Fifth Avenue Bank
Kilburn
McClellan
Water Commission
New York
Fighting Trust
Malloy
Rogers
Halpin
County Committee
New York to Florida Augusta and Aiken Train Comforts Ad
Train service advertises routes to Florida via New York connections including Augusta and Aiken. Mentions two daily trains at 3:25 p m and 12:00 a m with New York offices at 271 and 1:18 Broadway.
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New-York
Florida
Augusta
Aiken
N. Y
May Admit Two States Leaving Arizona Out
Washington February 6 Senator Beveridge closed the Statehood debate with a powerful address and hints of potential defeat for the committee measure. A Senate canvass shows 14 Republican and 32 Democratic votes favoring an amendment to split Oklahoma and Indian Territory from New Mexico, leaving Arizona out. Absences reduce the tally to 44, a Senate majority, with uncertainty over final passage and conference outcomes.
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Beveridge
Senate
Congress
Arizona
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
New Mexico
Alger, Bard
Burrows
Elkins
Foraker
Gallinger
Hansbrough
Heyburn
McCumber
Penrose
Perkins
Scott
Smoot
Stewart
Clarke
Arkansas
Dietrich
Foster
Kearns
Messrs
Aldrich
Burton
Hawley
Mitchell
New- Mexico
Lost $50,000 in New York arrest case
Frederick Williams of West 128th Street was detained at Police Headquarters on suspicion after John S. Felix of East 21st Street reported a $50,000 loss. Williams was arraigned at Jefferson Market before Magistrate Crane and remanded for today. Felix resides in Princeton New Jersey.
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Frederick Williams
Detective Bureau
West 128Th St
Fogarty
Foye
John S. Felix
No. 38 East 21St St
Felix
Princeton
N. J
Williams
Jefferson Market
Crane
Iroquo is Theatre Fire Owners Face New Prosecution
The Iroquois Memorial Association plans a fresh prosecution against those held responsible for the Iroquois Theatre fire that killed about six hundred people. This follows Judge Kersten's scheduled ruling quashing the involuntary manslaughter indictment of Will J. Davis, owner and manager, with the court set to outline technical errors to be corrected in new indictments.
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Chicago
Iroquois Memorial Association
Kersten Will
Will J. Davis
Student sustains burns in dormitory fire at Williston Seminary
William C. Porter, a New York City student, was seriously burned when North Hall at Williston Seminary caught fire after an explosion. He was rescued unconscious as flames gutted the upper two stories and the blaze caused extensive damage.
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East Hampton
Mass
William C. Porter
New York City
North Hall
Williston Seminary
No Rate Legislation Passes This Session Says Roosevelt
Washington dispatch reports that Senate leaders plan to delay railroad rate legislation until the next session. A Senate resolution will urge a summer sub committee to study and report in the fall. Critics charge the House has forced the Senate into a weak position and blocked comprehensive reform. The Townsend-Esch bill is criticized for lacking remedies against private car rebates midnight rate and elevator charge rebates. Proponents favor a careful, comprehensive cure to avert piecemeal fixes.
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Tribune BrReau
Washington
Senate
Congress
Kean
Committee On Interstate Commerce
HOUSE
Swayne
Stickney
Chicago and Great Western
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
Roosevelt
Rate Bill in House Nears Debate on Railroad Rates
Washington reports the House began debating proposed regulation of railroad rates after committee study and presidential urging. A rule allowing general debate passed 166 to 10, with party lines tight. Williams of Mississippi and Gaines of Tennessee split on the measure and amendment rights. The session sets debate timing and a vote for later in the week.
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Washington
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
House of Representatives
Williams
Mississippi
Messrs. Southwick and Vreeland
New York
Gaines
Tennessee
Committee On Rules
Sea Partie
de Armond
Missouri
Ge Serena
Grosvenor
Ohio
Townsend
Michigan
Radio Active Waters Attract Winter Health Seekers
A fragment notes health and pleasure seekers drawn to a spring place, referencing the Bureau of Springs in Ark for an illustrated book. It mentions winter climate appeal and a promotional angle for fifteen tron drives lasting ninety days to cover all classes.
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U. & Ment
Bureau of Springs
Ark
Passenger line ad for Cleveland trains
Advertisement for New York Central and Hudson River Railroad touts eight daily trains to Cleveland and implies an improved Passenger Line service.
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Hudson River Railroad
Cleveland
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