Russian gerrymander lords power over landholders in election
St Petersburg June 17 reports reveal tables showing provincial electoral college composition used to justify a new law. Landholders gain control in 29 of 53 European provinces, while peasant representation collapses by over 60 percent, reshaping the parliament and prompting cautious protests.
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Russia
Tomsk
Tobolsk
Vo-ronezh
Tamboff
Viatka
Minsk
Vitebsk
Poltava
Senate
Krasnoye Selo
Mutiny Foiled as Black Sea Fleet Heads for Sebastopol
Odessa reports the mutiny of eight battleships eight cruisers and torpedo boats totaling about 5000 men was stopped just before it could threaten Odessa and Caucasus towns. Admiral Tsertsinsky ordered guns dismantled and fleet returned to Sebastopol. At Sebastopol Rear Admiral Wiren witnessed a torpedo drill gone wrong leading to arrests.
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Black Sea
Odessa Bay
Tsertsinsky
Rostislav
Sebastopol
Leutenants
True Russians Parade in Odessa After Douma Dissolution
In Odessa on June 17 the Union of True Russians marched to the cathedral with a Cossack band to celebrate the Douma dissolution. A special service was held and officials sanctioned the event. Police have arrested over three hundred people including three professors and radical leaders.
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Odessa
Douma
Union of
Kaulbars
Radical Left Deputies Issue Call for Calm in Russia
A dispatch from St. Petersburg says a manifesto signed by 180 former Deputies of the Left party urges the people to stay peaceful for the moment. The statement was released as unrest rises in Russia following recent events.
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M. Kuzmin-Karavateff
M. Krushevan
Droug
M. Purishkevitch
Union of True Russians
Dubrovin
League of Russian People
Douma
Union of Russian People
Holy Russia
Nicholas
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
St. Petersburg
Left
Many Arrests Reported in Moscow Dissolution Storm
Moscow reports a quiet city with mass arrests after searches of league and union headquarters. Newsboys involved in the parliament dissolution were seized. Revolutionary groups decide to hold off on active tactics for now.
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Moscow
Poland faces gloom over new election law amid revolt rumors
Warsaw reports deep gloom and anger as the new election law reduces Polish representation in parliament. Newspapers warn revolution is unlikely against Russian forces while Poles seek to sway Europe and America with their cause.
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Warsaw
Europe
America
Hague conference war issue stalls as US rejects initiative
At The Hague the big powers agree to four committees under the Russian Circular and debate over armament limitation fades as the United States defers leadership to Europe. Nelidoff denies health retirement rumors while discussions shift to committee organization and a proposed immunity compromise for private property at sea.
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Europe
America
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Roosevelt
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England
Great Britain
Hague
Russia
Scheveningen
International Conference of Women
Ogilvie Gordon
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Berlin
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Switzerland
Lady Aberdeen
Henry Willard
Boston
Baroness Suttner
Corey Richards
Chicago
Advanced Thought Society
Continental
Armenian Arraigned in Vartarian Murder Case
An Armenian, naming John Mooredean and Anton Leon, was arraigned in Liverpool police court on suspicion linked to Father Kaspar Vartarian murder. Vartarian’s body was found May 24 in a trunk at 333 West 37th Street New York. Mooredean, possibly Mooradian, is among four suspects believed to know more.
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Liverpool
John Mooredean
Anton Leon
Kaspar Vartarian
New York
Father Vartarian
West 37Th Street
Paul and
Sarkts
French cabinet defeated over wine bill sugar clause
Paris reports the government lost in the Chamber of Deputies on a 65 franc sugar tax for wine makers, then reduced to 40 francs after a 404 to 255 vote. The cabinet vowed to arrest winegrowers leaders, with Marcelin Albert in hiding to avoid arrest as authorities moved to detain revolt leaders.
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Chamber of Deputies
M. Caillaux
Finance
Argellers
Marcelin Albert
Albert
Count Tolstoy Recovers From Influenza Attack
Yasnaya Pollana June 17 Count Tolstoy has recovered from influenza after serious concerns given his age. He remains at home but has resumed his literary work.
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Yasnaya
Pollana
Count Tolstoy
First Austrian Parliament Opens Under General Suffrage
Vienna June 17 The first Austrian parliament elected by general suffrage was opened today as thousands gathered to welcome deputies marching to the Reichstag. Deputies wore flowers representing their parties and national identities.
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Vienna
Brooklynite Couple Hurt as Ontario & Western Coupling Breaks
Mrs. Ellison Warren of Brooklyn and her eight year old child were seriously injured when a coupling broke on the west bound Ontario and Western flyer at Lakeside station. They were hurled to the tracks as the train stopped to let them alight. Mrs Warren suffered a strained back and severe injuries.
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Tribune
Rochester
Ellison Warren
Brooklyn
Ontario & Western
Lakeside
Mere. Warren
Warren
Recall of Aoki Shocks Washington Diplomatic Circles
Washington reports say Marquis Ito and Japan’s Elder Statesmen pressed for Viscount Aoki’s recall as ambassador, amid long standing friction and anger over US immigration and naturalization curbs against Japanese. Tokyo aides deny imminent action, but navy of Japanese leaders in Seattle and Washington push for change while noting Aoki’s misgivings.
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Japan
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Tokio
Viscount Aoki
Aoki
State Department
Foreign Office
Toklo
Congress
San Francisco
America
Takahashi
Noda
Inter- Senn
Yamaoka
Bacon
Straus
Japanese Society
Seattle
Shinpopo
Hanahira
Recall of Viscount Aoki Interest Among State Officials
State Department officials and the diplomatic corps showed keen interest in a report that Viscount Aoki is to be recalled. Authorities say if the Japanese government intends a recall the news will not first appear in the Hochi, and Ambassador Aoki doubts the report.
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Progressive Party
Japan
San Francisco
Viscount Aoki
Baron Kaneko
Washington
Tokyo
Masuru Miyakawa
Berlin
Kaneko
Harvard
M. Takagi
Tokio Law Journal
London
Mr. Roosevelt
Republic of America
San Franciscco
America
Apostles of God
State Department
Hochi
Resolution on Japan American ties urged calm diplomacy
The Constitutional party adopts a resolution lamenting persecution of compatriots but stressing closest friendship with America and Japan. It urges restraint from reacting to incidents, calls for a just solution, and expects a peaceful settlement through diplomacy.
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America
Japan
Washington
Japanese Press Association Urges Caution on War Talk
The Japanese writers in this city formed the Japanese Press Association and adopted resolutions deprecating war talk after anti-Japanese demonstrations. They urge their government to fulfill the favored nations treaty and protect Japanese rights, hoping representatives guard against unguarded expressions of war between the United States and Japan.
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Japanese Press Association
Pacific
Japan
United States
Progressive campaign fails in San Francisco affair
London dispatch says The Times correspondent reports Progressives failed to make the San Francisco affair a party issue as national sentiment opposed dragging international questions into domestic politics.
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London
Tokio
the Times
San Francisco
Larger Army Post In Hawaii Expanded
Orders from the quartermaster general at Washington require doubling the capacity of the army post near Honolulu and constructing a general storehouse with offices in the city.
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Honolulu
Quartermaster General
Washington
Obliged to Use Foreign Colliers for Navy Coal Shipments
The Navy Department has reluctantly contracted with a New York brokerage firm to ship 15 000 to 20 000 tons of American coal from Atlantic to Pacific coasts to Mare Island and Bremerton. American bottoms were unavailable and no statutory authority existed, prompting a protest from the Merchant Marine League. Officials say the plan supports one American industry by ensuring coal supply.
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Navy Department
New York
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Navy Yard
Mare Island
Naval Station
Bremerton
Wash
Merchant Marine League of the United States
Department
Honduran provisional government seeks U S recognition
Washington reports Don Angel Ugarte arrives to request formal presentation to Secretary Root as the accredited diplomat for Honduras. Nicaraguan minister Corea may oppose recognition while Zelaya’s garrison remains and Davilla eyes continued presidency amid federation plans.
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Washington
Don Angel Ugarte
Provisional Government of
Honduras
State Department
Root
Zelaya
Davilla
Corea
Sefior Ugarte
Bankhead Appointed United States Senator from Alabama
Governor Comer appoints ex-Congressman John H. Bankhead to fill the U S Senate vacancy caused by John T. Morgan’s death. The appointment lasts until the Alabama Legislature convenes July 1. Bankhead has served in the House since 1887 and was defeated for renomination in the August Democratic primaries by Richmond Pearson Hobson.
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Birmingham
Ala
Comer
John H. Bankhead
United States
John T. Morgan
Tribunl Bureau
Washington
John Hollis Bankhead
House of Representatives
Alabama
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Bankhead Appointed U S Senator for Alabama
John H. Bankhead of Alabama has been appointed United States Senator to succeed the late John T. Morgan. The selection marks a transition in the state's federal representation as a new senator takes office.
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John H. Bankhead
Alabama
United States
John T. Morgan
Bankhead Becomes First Alternate as New Senator Likely
The veteran Bankhead receives official recognition as the Legislature hints at electing the new Senator to finish Morgan’s term. The self educated farmer and former Confederate veteran served in the Alabama Legislature and as state penitentiary warden. He has chaired Public Buildings and Rivers and Harbors committees, aiding federal buildings and improved waterways. Bankhead sits on the Waterways Commission by Roosevelt’s appointment.
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State
Congress
House
Morgan
Roosevelt
Waterways Commission
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