Russia Faces Revolt and General Strike Across Cities
Reports from St. Petersburg describe two large railway workers meetings and urgent calls for political strike. Social Democratic leaders, including J. A. Alexinsky, return from exile to rally workers, while police and Cossacks disperse gatherings. Mutiny and unrest spread to Kiev, Moscow, Kaluga, and Ekaterinoslav as authorities arrest hundreds and prepare for elections.
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St. Petersburg
Obochoff
Ligovo
Tbe
J. A. Alexinsky
Douma
Switzerland
Finland
M. Alexinsky
Hamburg Votes $14.375 Million Port Extension Plan
Hamburg on the Elbe approves a 14.375 million dollar appropriation to extend the port and develop Harburg harbor on the south arm of the Elbe opposite the city. The June 19 decision signals a major regional infrastructure project with wider economic implications.
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Hamburg
Harburg
Elbe
Suit to Oust American Officers in Porto Rico
The American Railroad Company of Porto Rico sues in federal court at San Juan to vacate lands claimed by Colonel Batley and Commander Rohrer of the U S army and navy alleging possession of property not belonging to the government under a presidential proclamation.
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San Juan
P. H
American Railroad Company of
Porto Rico
Batley
Rohrer
United States Army
Navy
Bond Refuses Renewal of 1906 Fisheries Modus Vivendi
London reports Premier Sir Robert Bond of Newfoundland commenting on Grey's proposal to Secretary Root for a settlement of the Newfoundland fisheries dispute. Bond says a plan may not have been formally submitted to Washington while negotiations continue with him and warns against renewed modus vivendi terms that could shield ships from process. He rules out war with the United States, stressing self respect as essential to peace.
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London
Bond
Newfoundland
Edward Grey
Root
Washington
United States
Bavarian Usurers Sentenced in Munich Trial
Munich reports Hartmann a usurer and nine associates were sentenced to prison terms from three to thirty months and fined $25 to $759. The six week trial found they fleeced hundreds of Bavarian army officers with usury, some paying up to 100 percent interest on gambling losses.
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Munich
Hartmann
End of the old man of war the Viper in Bermuda wreck
A dismasted bark Wildwood arrived in St John New Brunswick towing the ocean tug Gladisson with twelve hundred tons of scrap iron in her hold. The ship was the old British man of war Viper confiscated after plans to use her against the United States navy were learned by Britain.
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N. B
Bermuda
Confederacy
United States Navy
British destroyer sunk near Torbay in explosion during trials
Four destroyers were in steam trials off Torbay when an explosion aboard one vessel caused twenty men to fall into the water. The torpedo gunboat Dryad rescued all sailors and towed them to Plymouth. The destroyer sank about twenty minutes after the blast.
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Torquay
England
Torbay
Dryad
Plymouth
Career of the Gymnote Ends in French Dockyard Loss
The French submarine Gymnote sank in its Toulon dockyard due to a workman opening sluices without notice. An examination found the sub wrecked beyond repair. Earlier on March 5 she struck a rock while submerged, tearing plates but was towed to the surface and brought to shore for drydock repairs.
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Toulon
France
Gymmnote
Prohibition Sways Liquor Men Across Regions
Atlantic City June 19 news reports the National Liquor Dealers Association will drop its fight against federal pure food laws and launch a campaign to sway sentiment toward prohibition. The move aims to defend liquor interests by targeting anti drinking sentiment in the South New England and parts of the West. Resolutions call for revising Internal Revenue laws as outdated.
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The
Tribune
Atlantic City
National Liquor Dealers’ Association
South
New England
West
Washington
Daniel Sullivan Rearrested After Release on Suspended Sentence
Daniel Sullivan, previously sentenced to two months in the penitentiary on April 19 by Judge Crain for burglary, was rearrested yesterday on a warrant by Judge Foster. He had been released on a suspended sentence in 1961 and later convicted twice in the Court of General Sessions and once in the Court of Special Sessions. District Attorney Jerome secured the warrant to arraign him before Judge Foster. The matter was postponed to this morning as officials discussed potential overstepping Crain’s ruling.
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Daniel Sullivan
Crain
Foster
Sullivan
Court of General Sessions
Court of Special Sessions
Jerome
Rioting in the Midi Troubles French Prisons
Reports from Paris to Montpellier describe violent unrest across the Midi. Mob actions included arson at a sub prefecture in Narbonne, barricades in streets, and clashes with troops. In Montpellier rioters attacked a prison, troopers were clubbed, and a police official was wounded.
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Montpellier
Ferroul Arrested Amid South France Wine Revolt
Paris reports M Ferroul Narbonne mayor and wine growers leader arrested at his residence early morning. Troops fenced off roads, a mob clashed as he was moved to Montpellier by train. Authorities raided Argeliers headquarters arresting Marceline Albert and others. Premier Clemenceau directed interior operations overnight.
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Paris
M. Ferroul
Narbonne
Marcelin Albert
France
Montpellier
Argeliers
Central Committee of the Wine Growers’ Organization
Marceline Albert
Clemenceau
Ministry of the Interior
Jerome vows to press Scrugham case despite uncertainty
District Attorney Jerome signals intent to continue the prosecution of George R. Scrugham, as investigators reveal 37 wooden boxes containing ballots subpoenaed for the June grand jury. New evidence includes forged policyholder signatures and alleged doctored envelopes, with witnesses ready to testify.
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George R. Scrugham
Pla
Scrugham
Jerome
Tribune
New York Life
Oklahoma
Thomas W. Lawton
Hess seeks lunacy inquest after elopement case
Robert J. Haire, counsel for Theodore D. Hess, asked General Sessions Judge O’Sullivan for a commission to examine Hess’s mental condition after Hess, a former patrolman, eloped with the Grady girl and was later seen with her in Baltimore. Dr. Frank McGuire testified Hess is of a low order of intelligence. The judge said he would rule on the commission tomorrow.
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Robert J. Haire
Theodore D. Hess
Grady
Baltimore
Juyce O'Sullivan
State Grand Army of the Republic Meeting Opens in Utica
Utica June 19 The state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opened this forenoon with music and welcome remarks by Major Sherman and Maxwell. James Tanner, past commander in chief, gave a vigorous address on dwindling ranks. The annual parade drew spectators and schoolchildren as delegates rode in carriages. Commander Maxwell reported 26 201 members as of January 1, 1907 with 602 deaths in six months of 1906. Tomorrow’s election is expected to be hotly contested with active canvassing.
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Utica
Grand Army of the Republic
Sherman
Maxwell
James Tanner
Sons of Veterans
State Grand Army of the Republic
Burglars Fire On Gardeners In Long Island Home Raid
Three summer houses near Babylon on Oak Neck Road West Islip and Thompson Avenue were entered last night by burglars. They took silverware an overcoat and cigars at Williams L Andrews home. at William McClure home servants alarmed, neighbors armed themselves, a volley was fired, no injuries reported. burglars fled leaving overcoat and cigars. They later entered Charles M Bergen residence taking silverware cash and two bicycles.
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Kieff
Mieff
Revolutionary Military Organization
M. Laskett
St. Petersburg
Akuloff
Shefchenko
Shevchenko
Sukhomlinoff
Railways and Telegraph Service
Babylon
Long Island
Williams L. Andrews
Oak Neck Road
West Islip
Clarella
Willam McClure
New York Stock Exchange
Mr. McClure
Edwin Thorne
Mr. Thorne
Andrews Place
Charles M. Bergen
Thompson Avenue
Hearst seeks recount of all 1905 mayoral ballots in city
W R Hearst moves to recount every district’s ballots in the 1905 municipal election. Clarence J Shearn says petitions near completion and will be filed this week. Hearst’s bid could render the recount bill largely moot, with hearings set and bond size to be determined.
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W. R. Hearst
Clarence J. Shearn
Hearst
Manhattan
Bronx
Justice Truax
Richmond
Queens
Brooklyn
Justice Maddox
McClellan
Shearn
Russell seeks freedom from Danne Mora asylum in Brooklyn court
Edward A. Russell, awaiting a decision in Brooklyn Supreme Court, challenged state confinement for the criminal insane at Dannemora. Dr Henry Humphries testified. Russell conducted the expert examination himself while James A. Taylor represented him and DA Clarke opposed. Russell had been at Dannemora since last November after leaving Sing Sing following a ten year term for blackmail. He claimed threats by Jenks and accused Odell and others of conspiracy to keep him confined.
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Manhattan
Edward A. Russell
Maddox
Supreme Court
Brooklyn
Russell
Dannemora
James A. Taylor
Clarke
Manhattan State Hospital
Ward's Island
Sing Sing
Almer F. Jenks
Associated Press
Jenks
Truax
Odell
Joel Cook Nominated for Congress by Republicans
Philadelphia June 19 Joel Cook was nominated today for Congress by the Republicans of the party in a meeting noting his candidacy to succeed Reyburn.
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Reyburn
Philadelphia
Joel Cook
Congress
John E. Reyburn
John E.reyburn
Jealous Army Officer Roils Florida Militia
Washington reports friction in Florida where retired Major John A. Dupray is labeled military adviser to the Governor, with the adjutant general urging the War Department to relieve him. The feud centers on duties and a claimed title, amid broader Army and Navy orders and vessel movements.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
War Department
Tallahassee
Fla
John A. Dupray
Secretary of War
Florida
Adjutant General
Dapray
Army
Major Dapray
Major Dupray
C. E. Fox
Navy Yard
South Dakota
G. P. Colvocoresses
G. W. Danforth
San Francisco
S. H. R. Doyle
New York
A. A. Peterson
Rhode Island
J. €. Townsend
C. S Williams
J. F. Hatch
Boston
Navy Department
Thinks Launch Struck Buoy in Fatal Voyage Inquiry Continues
Washington reports the Minnesota launch’s loss under renewed inquiry by the Department of Commerce and Labor after Navy inspectors closed their probe. General Uhler and Secretary Metcalf discuss next steps while Admiral Emory brings the naval board’s findings, noting a heavy buoy likely caused the accident. Two bodies remain missing: Midshipman Murfin Jr. and Seaman Plumber.
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Minnesota
Navy Department
Department of Commerce and Labor
Uhler
Metcalf
Emory
Atlantic Fleet
Hampton Roads
Naval Board of Investigation
Crisfield
Cape Charles
Norfolk
Naval Cadet Dies After Injury at Home
Harry Leaphart of the Naval Academy class of 1909 died at his Brookfield Missouri home after a ball game injury and a rheumatic illness that affected the heart. He had been home on vacation four days before his death and was treated by a physician shortly before passing.
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The
Tribune
Brookfield
Harry Leaphart
Naval Academy, Annapolis
Cut in express rates on cut flowers announced
Washington June 19 a reduction of per cent on express charges on cut flowers from New York to domestic points announced by a federal railroad group.
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Washington
New
Express Company conforms to ICC order on florist case
The United States Express Company told the Interstate Commerce Commission it has complied with the commission’s order in the Association of American Florists v. United States Express Company. The dispute concerned shipments from New Jersey and Pennsylvania to New York.
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Jersey
Pennsylvania
New York
United States Express Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Association of American Florista
Ayres Answers Department During War Inquiry
Acting Secretary of War Oliver received Colonel Charles G Ayres Hth Infantry reply to questions about statements attributed to him regarding War Department officials and US Military Academy officers. Oliver will consider the reply with Secretary Taft expected back next Saturday. Ayres is on leave at Highland Falls near West Point from Fort Walla Walla.
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Washington
Oliver
Charles G. Ayres
Hth Infantry
Department
War Department
United States Military Academy
Ayres
Taft
Highland Falls
West Point
Fort Walla Walla
Revenue Cadet Drowned in Sea Near Yorktown
Washington reports Cadet George R. Ramel of the United States revenue cutter service drowned at sea on June 17 after falling from the quarterdeck rail at Yorktown. He was 24, appointed in 1906 from New York, the first cadet fatality in the service's thirty year history.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Reynolds
Revenue Cutter
Chase
Yorktown
George R. Ramel
Ramel
United States Revenue Cutter Service
New York
Battleships sail to Southern drill grounds from Norfolk
The Maine Ohio Iowa and Indiana left the Virginia Capes today bound for the Southern drill grounds off the Virginia coast.
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Norfolk
United States
Maine
Ohio
Iowa
Indiana
Virginia Capes
Virginia
FIELD DAY OF SPORTS AT STATE CAMP
State Camp near Peekskill reports a full afternoon of field events and a band concert. Winners include Ruck in shot put, Edwards in the 100 yard dash, Odell in the 220 yard race, Koenig in the 10 yard dash, Koffiman in the 10 yard field hospital dash, Odell in the 88 yard dash, and Garretson in shot put among regulars. An evening entertainment by professionals was held in the mess hall with Lt. E J Wright hosting the 22d and hospital corps.
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Ble Edwards
Company
H. C. Odell
Companytes
Huard Hauidic Gomez
Company E
C. W. Koenig
Field Hospital Corps
E. W. Koffiman
Odell
J. J. Garretson
Edewards
E. J. Wright
Hoge Pital
Brooklyn Reformers Adopt Plans For Civic Union
The Brooklyn Movement for Good Government, to be named the Brooklyn Civic Union, met at the Assembly on Pierrepont Street with fifty to sixty attendees. Dr. A. H. Fradenburgh presided as fifteen-member committee drafted organization plans to form a regular party machine with a Brooklyn focus and an immediate platform. The preamble criticizes two national parties and a third disunified group, seeking a coherent local alternative.
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Brooklyn Movement For Good Government
Brooklyn Civic Union
Assembly
Pierrepont Street
A. H. Fradenburgh
Adelphi College
J. W. Greene
Frederick W. Hinrichs
Gardiner Matthews
William Harkness
Francis X Carmody
Robert van Id
Court House
Hall of Records
Uptown Poolroom Raid Arrests Two Men
District Attorney Jerome-led raid targeted a West 107th Street poolroom on the third floor. Detectives seized four telephones. John J. Parsons of 19 West 17th Street and Albert A. Brooks of Brooklyn were arrested and bail set at $1,000 each on charges of keeping a poolroom.
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Jerome
West 107Th Street
Central Park West
John J. Parsons
West 17Th Street
Albert A. Brooks
No. 44Th Street
Brooklyn
West 100Th Street
Ex-President Bechtel Guilty in Larceny Verdict
Minneapolis reports former Northwestern National Life Insurance president W F Bechtel found guilty of grand larceny after a two year insurance scandal. He conspired with treasurer Sackett to skim the difference between nominal and actual salary. Sentence set for Saturday morning.
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W. F. Bechtel
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Bechtel
Fred” Sackett
Sackett
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