07 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1905
Page
1
Tension rises as Sheriff Miles warns of deputy sheriffs at polls while Mayor Weaver rebukes the move vowing to preserve peace and law. About 1000 special policemen sworn in for election day amid partisan clashes and public safety concerns.
In Trenton New Jersey and Baltimore Maryland campaigns highlight local contests and a constitutional illiteracy amendment. A midvale iron works accident in Philadelphia killed two mold room workers as molten metal poured down. Authorities uncover gambling headquarter plots in Trenton. Boxing notes mention Fitzsimmons OBrien match. Atlanta industrial expo plans spark a new southern association.
London reports the death of Sir George Williams founder of the Young Men’s Christian Association at an advanced age. The obituary notes his long service to the YMCA and his prominence in London society, with references to his work and legacy.
In Petersburg the announcement of Count Witte as president of the council of ministers is made with the emperor Nicholas II and family to return to the palace. Cabinet formation proceeds with nobles approached, some declining. resignations attributed to officials including Vorontzov Dashkoff and Skalion. Amnesty releases touch many political prisoners at Schlusselburg, while others remain jailed. Violence and disorder spread in the interior with massacres, arson, and attacks on Jews noted amid widespread unrest.
Fragmentary items note a German leader sending a gift to the Japanese emperor for Arthur Darwin, a Harrisburg case tied to Mrs. Ana Gray, a Cleveland suicide, Wal J. Tubb named Panama Canal construction superintendent under Chief Engineer Wallace, and a fatal B&O freight wreck near Washington Pennsylvania with two injured.
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