Terror plots shake czar's guard as 12 secret police seized
In St Petersburg on April 6 an attempted breach of the czar's palace security led to the arrest of 12 secret police agents and the discovery of dynamite at the imperial suite. The incident heightened fear among officials and guards amid ongoing terror concerns and possible high official threats.
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Petersburg
Shiraupeky
Imperial Suite
Peter and Paul Fortress
Trepoff
Prices paid for beef packers inquiry in Chicago
Federal grand jury probes prices paid by wholesalers to packers and rebates from railroads amid Sherman act concerns. Witnesses from Chicago stockyards testify about data gathered. May 15 likely closure. Connors demurrer ruling expected before new indictments.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Beef Trust
Grosecup
United States
Bethea
Porter
Secret Service
Thomas J. Connors
Armour Company
Standard Sued for Inspection Fee in Chicago
Chicago files a $40,000 suit against Standard Oil for alleged non payment of city inspection fees under a naphtha and gasoline ordinance. Standard Oil argues gasoline and naphtha are not petroleum products and thus not subject to the regulation.
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Standard
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Disorders in Caucauss and Tiflis Disrupt Rural Areas
Official advices report continued turmoil in the Caucauss where peasants looted and burned public offices and estates in Gore district within the past week. They sacked schools, cut trees, and forced priests to swear solidarity. Similar disorder is reported in the Tiflis district.
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St. Petersburg
Gore
Tiflis
Belgians Seek Monthly Payment Linked to Debt Deal
Santo Domingo April 6 report that Belgian representatives offered to pay Belgians twenty five thousand dollars monthly to influence the debt arrangement with President Morales and the American minister. The outlook remains unchanged until the United States acts on the pending convention.
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Santo Domingo
Morales
Dangon
United States
Yaquis Spread Terror in Sonora War Path Burns Ranches
John St. Clair reports Yaqui attacks under chief Malouche dominate the Sonora frontier. Destruction includes murder theft and arson as grain and cotton ranches abandon operations. Civilians seek towns for safety while routes fall silent and supplies dwindle amid a soldier presence.
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el Paso
Tex
John St. Clair
Ures
Sonora
Malouche
St. Clair
Earthquake Toll in India Higher Than First Reported
Reports from Lahore dated April 7 reveal higher casualties from the recent earthquake than initial estimates. In Dhamala alone about 1,400 natives killed or injured, with many more to die and seven Europeans hurt earlier now dying. Widespread destruction leaves few intact structures as relief efforts begin.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Idaho
Reclamation Service
Lahore
British India
Dhamala
Think All Americans are Thieves
St. Petersburg April 7 A correspondent of the Journal de St. Peters burg paints a vivid portrait of perceived dishonesty in American circles. Social leaders guard guests against theft at gatherings and a White House reception blackout reveals ladies slipping off jewels and men concealing pocketbooks amid the ensuing consternation.
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St. Petersburg
Journal de St. Petersburg
White House
Japanese Minister to Rest in New Climate
Japanese minister Takahira told Secretary Taft that ill health would force him to leave Washington for a different climate. He said there have been no new war settlement developments. The two officials agreed to keep in contact if anything changes.
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Washington
Takahira
Legation
Taft
Forest Fires Threaten South Mountains Lumber
Forest fires in the South mountains of Gettysburg burn over thousands of acres. The flame line extends about three miles, causing extensive damage to valuable lumber and timber resources.
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South Mountains
Gettysburg
Steamers Link Wahkiacus to Portland via Goldendale Route
Steamer departs Portland daily at 7 a m except Sunday connecting with R N trains at Lyle 5 15 p m for Goldendale arrival 7 35 p m Steamer reaches The Dalles by 6 30 p m The Dalles steamer leaves daily except Sunday at 7 00 a m with C R N trains from Goldendale at 6 15 a m to Portland arriving about 6 p m Meals and team accommodations available Rates berth and connections from S McDonald agent Portland General Office Portland Or
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Corvallis
Albany-Detroit
Cesceenes
Detroit
Corvallias
Newport
Portland
T. H. Curtis
Thos. Cockrell
H. H. Cronise
Wahkiacus
Centerville
Goldendale
Lyle
Dallee
Dalles
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