18 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1905
Page
1
Russian revolutionary Catherine Breshkovsky, daughter of a nobleman, is visiting America to seek support for reform efforts in Russia. She has spent twenty three years in exile in Siberia and endured hard labor as part of her revolutionary activities.
Firemen on the New Haven and Hartford railroad face a possible strike as a sub committee upholds a dispute over whether promoted eng ineers who are not in the locomotive firemen's union should be recognized. The timing remains uncertain with no strike likely for at least 48 hours.
Unease over thinning hair leads to applause for Newhro s Herpicide touted as a germicide and antiseptic that destroys the underlying microbes. The ad claims dramatic improvement, urges trials, and offers samples via stamps to The Herpicide Co Detroit Mich with agent J A Williamson.
Grand Duke Sergius, uncle and brother in law to Emperor Nicholas, was killed in a Kremlin assassination when a bomb placed under his carriage exploded near the Palace of Justice. The attack, blamed on the Socialist Revolutionary Fighting Group, shattered windows and mangled his body as he rode toward the governor general's palace.
Margaret Slington, famed for a blend of Miratola style and Bloomington roots, performs a noted mime act. In private life she is wife of Daniel Frohman, a prominent theatrical manager.
A man in workman attire bombs the arsenal near the Nikolsky gate, killing Grand Duke Sergius and injuring others. The attacker, claiming revolutionary ties, is captured but not identified. Kremlin is cleared as crowds react and authorities pursue suspects.
The University of Pennsylvania plans a Washington's Birthday ceremony with a key speaker the German emperor represented by Baron von Sternburg while conferring the doctor of laws degree on the emperor and other notables. Other items note Villa Nova College arrests and legal actions, including hand-writ letters to presidents and officials.
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