Czars Palace Exposed After Explosive Smuggling Ring
In St Petersburg on April 6 twelve secret police agents were arrested and jailed after dynamite was found at the imperial palace. An infantry sword worn by a guard prompted a search leading to arrests and a crackdown on high official protection. The incident raises fears of further attacks on the czar and top officials.
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St. Petersburg
Shkraupsky
Imperial Suite
Peter and Paul Fortress
Trepoff
Prices Paid for Catle and Beef Trust Inquiry
Chicago April 6. The federal grand jury will probe livestock prices rail rebates and private packer accounts tied to the beef trust. Witnesses testified while withholding details. data collected aims to aid government action. The session focused on Chicago stockyards workers as May 15 nears for closure.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Beef Trust
Grosscup
United States
Bethea
Porter
Secret Service
Thomas J. Connors
Armour Company
Standard Oil Sued Over City Inspection Fees
Chicago files suit for 40000 against Standard Oil over alleged non payment of city inspections under a naphtha and gasoline ordinance. Company representatives say gasoline and naphtha are not petroleum products and the ordinance is inapplicable.
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Standard
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Disorder spreads in Gore district villages looted and burned
Officials report continued unrest in the Gore district with looting and arson affecting public buildings and schools. Residents are forced to pledge solidarity with the cause, and similar disturbances are noted in the Tiflis district.
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Petersburg
Clnss
Gore Disa
Erder
P Bbs
Tiflis
Belgians Seek Monthly Payment to End Debt Talks
Santo Domingo on April 6 reports Belgian creditors offered to accept a monthly $25,000 payment to resolve the debt dispute. They urged President Morales and American Minister Dangon to secure the arrangement, awaiting final U S action on the pending convention.
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Santo Domingo
Morales
Dangon
United States
Don’t Rush to Minidoka Land Pumping Plan
The Geological Survey director notes a misapprehension among Idaho settlers about Reclamation Service plans for the Minidoka project. Pumping irrigation features are tentative and cannot be rushed. Engineers will study and delay final decisions, though pumping may be used eventually.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Idaho
Plana
Reclamation Service
Yaquis Spread Terror Across Mexican Countryside
El Paso April 6 John St Clair a prominent prospector reports Yaqui Indians led by Malouche are waging a widespread war in Sonora. They devastate farms murder pillage and burn forcing people into towns. Supplies scarce mail routes cut and Americans warned to avoid the area.
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el Paso
Tex
John Bt. Clair
Ures
Sonora
Malouche
St. Clair
Uree
Earthquake in Lahore District Kills and Injures Hundreds
Reports from Dhamala district in British India after the quake say about 1,400 natives were killed or injured, with many injured expected to die. Seven Europeans previously hurt have died, two more are in a dying condition. Most homes show earthquake damage as relief efforts commence.
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Lahore
British India
Dhamala
Think All Americans are Thieves
A Journal de St. Peters burg correspondent depicts supposed dishonesty in top American circles. He describes precautions by social leaders to guard guests from theft and recounts a White House reception where lights failed revealing women concealing jewels and men clutching pocketbooks.
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St. Petersburg
Journal de St. Petersburg
White House
Japanese Minister Tahakira Plans Departure from Washington
Washington April 7 Minister Tahakira of the legation told Secretary Taft that ill health forces him to leave Washington for a different climate. He added there are no new developments toward ending the war. The secretary and the minister agreed to stay in touch if any change occurs.
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Will Best
Washington
Takahira
Legation
Taft
Forest Fire Threatens South Mountains Lumber
Forest fires have broken out in the South mountains near Gettysburg on April 7. The blaze covers thousands of acres and the fire line extends about three miles. The destruction of valuable lumber is reported as extensive.
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South Mountains
Gettysburg
Steamers Bailey Gatzert to Dalles City and Metlako schedule
The Bailey Gatzert steamer connects at Lyle Washington with Wahkiacus Centerville Goldendale and all Pacific County points. Steamer departs Portland daily except Sunday at 7 am linking with C N trains at Lyle for Goldendale arriving 7 35 pm. The Dalles leg leaves daily except Sunday at 7 am with Goldendale trains 6 15 am returning to Portland 6 pm. Meals and wagon accommodations provided. For rates and bookings contact S McDonald agent Portland Or.
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Albany
8. P. South Net
8. P
Corvallis
Newport
Detroit
Breitenbush T Springs
Portland
T. H. Curtis
Thos. Cockrell
H. H. Cronise
Corvallia
Wahkiacus
Centerville
Goldendale
Lyle
Dalles
McDonald
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Newberg
Deaee
Inee
Atlantic
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Minneaport
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Astoria
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Yaquina
Albany-Detroit
Albanio
Auieases
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Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Port and, Oregon
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Bailey Gatzert
Regulator
Dalles City
Metlako
Lyle, Wash
Columbia River & Northern Railway
H. Call
Dwell & Company
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