Revolution May Come In Russia As Rail Strikes Rise
Reports from St Petersburg Moscow and Tsarskoe Selo describe a mounting general strike led by workers councils. Government leaders warn of closure of presses and rail disruption while Moscow braces for possible armed conflict. Leaders claim unity against imperial reforms and urge universal suffrage and a constituent assembly.
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St. Petersburg
Mainy
Witte
Moscow
Workmen's Council
Russia
Revolt Intensifies as Regiments Defect in Nikolaieff Area
In Liventa like insurrection reports, Khaorkoff is in insurgent hands. Two hundred fifty Starobyelsk and Lepedinsk troops joined rebels, others refuse fire. Nikolaieff insurgents captured. 250 prisoners sent to Otshakott fortress after General Stupila arrived with Odessa reinforcements. Stop Care, St. Petersburg, reports trains halted by insurgent actions. Tukpin retaken by the forces.
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Soilar
Liventa
Starobyelsk
Lepedinsk
Nikolaieff
Otshakott
StupiIa
Odessa
St. Petersburg
Oneur
Derpat
Tukpin
androGs
Lonstorf Denies Charges in Milwaukee Discovery
Mrs Margaret Lonstorf testified before Court Commissioner Julius Ruehr in Milwaukee discovery proceedings that she did not abduct her son Otto from his wife Emma Lonstorf. Daughter Mimille Lonstorf corroborated but said little beyond supporting her mother.
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Milwaukie
Wis
Margaret Lonstorf
Otto
Emma Lonstorf
John Rendall
Hmning
Margaret
Mimille Lansterf
Lonstorf
Lanstorf
Milwaukee
Otto Lonstorf
Our
West
Ice gorge threatens Fort Dodge water supply
A large ice gorge extends from above the water works to Des Moines River, six miles long, endangering Fort Dodge water. The intake is blocked and the river runs five feet above normal. Superintendent Pray monitors the river day and night as warnings persist and weather is not freezing. If cold weather does not arrive soon, a disaster looms.
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Fort Dodge
Iewa
Des
Wat
Des Moines
Lee Ixeto
Pray
Raid on so called Sunday clubs ordered in St Louis
St Louis authorities act on Governor Falk M instruction to raid clubs said to evade Sunday liquor law and dodge dram shop licenses. Chief Klely announced raids will target these so called clubs next Sunday as the police pursue enforcement.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Dee
Stuart
Board of Police Commissioners
Toruy
Wu Jeter
Falk M
Klely
Money Order Scam Suspect Bound Over in U S Court
Milwaukee December 21 A Daily News special from La Crosse Wisconsin reports a charged crime by a George King a colored college student who induced La Crosse merchant Peter New burr to cash a $7 money order. He pleaded guilty and was bound over to the United States grand jury.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
la Crosse
George
King
Peter Newburr
United States
United States Grand Jury
Pennsylvania railroad to replace foreigners with Americans
The West Pennsylvania division of the Pennsylvania Railroad will soon be filled by American workers replacing several hundred Italians and other foreigners at the gates and keys due to a push for higher efficiency by the company.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
West Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Record Break in Diamond Imports Exceeds Prior Year
Washington DC report from the department of ecommerce and labor states that more than 36 million dollars in diamonds and other precious stones were imported into the United States this year, the largest importation in the nation's history.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Deer
Department of Ecommerce and Labor
Fitzsimmons to Return to Stage After Con Test
San Francisco December 21 Associated Prose reports Robert Fitzsimmons will come back on stage after his failed glove contest with Jack O'Brien and states he will not return to the boxing ring.
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Associated Prose
San Francisco
Cal
Jack O'Brien
Robert Fitzsimmons
Brothers die from spoiled meat poisoning in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Michigan December 21 David and Thomas Fuller aged about seventy years died today at Bronson of poisoning from eating meat contaminated by spoilage.
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Associated Press
Kalamazoo, Mich
David and
Thomas Fuller
Bronson
Madrid as Meeting Place for Moroccan Conference
Washington Dec 21 report that Madrid has practically been settled on as the meeting place for the Moroccan conference. The development signals a likely venue choice and suggests negotiations are nearing final wording for the summit location.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Madrid
A Wireless Experiment Costs Uncle Sam Dearly
A controversial episode in the history of the agriculture department and weather bureau details wireless telegraph experiments led by Prof. Moore and Secretary Wilson. The piece recounts disputed patent ownership with Prof Fessenden, and claims government purchases of devices at full prices while equity battles and internal quarrels colored the projects and their value.
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Agricultural Department
Weather Bureau
Profe Moore
Wilson
Trincle Sampal
Ute
Fessenden
Wassther Bureau
Moore
Fearenden
Ming
Bureau
Dudgeon
John Leach Pioneer Resident Dies in Stockbridge Home
John Leach a pioneer Stockbridge resident died at his daughter's home, Mrs. W. P. Pfeil, 262 Scott Street after a four month illness. He was 68. Survived by seven children including Hiram N and Mary, with a wife who died in 1903. Funeral at Stockbridge home Sunday at two. He served in Company K, 27th Wisconsin, and later moved to Stockbridge in 1866. He was a respected community member and member of J. B. Swwert post.
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John Leach
Stockbridge
W. P. Pfeil
Scott Street
Hiram N
del Sur
Pfeil
Rose
Baltinore
Mary
Fond Duncy
John
Stockaridge
August Freitng
Seattle
Wash
Willian
Milwaukee
Gon
Che
Oshkosh
Mr. Leach
Bradford
Fairland
Seventen Winee
Big Pe County
Buffalo
Peshilgu
Leach
Jianitowac County
Anna M. Cochems
Twenty
Wisconsin Volunteers
J. B. SwWert
Ryackbridge
Caipnekt Punerat
John Daminski
St. Mary's Charat
Orlock
Stoman Schetter
Bie
Tepmnent
Panic in a Tunnel Leaves Five Men Hurt
Deep under the Fast river a scaffolding near the tunnel’s rot collapsed about 190 feet from shore. Five workmen were buried under debris with three serious injuries including internal trauma and a fractured skull. They were rushed to the hospital.
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Amy
New York
Tod
Steamer Pennsylvania Aflame Off Atlantic City
A large unknown steamer burning about five miles from Atlantic City is visible from a beacon life station. Crews from the life-saving station and the cutter Mohawk from Tompkinsville, Staten Island, head to aid. The Pennsylvania, a 2,567 ton vessel built in 1872, sailed yesterday for Seattle and is now feared adrift toward the city.
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Pennsylvania
American Line
Michigan Steamship Company
Bryan declines hospitality in Manila stay
Associated Press reports W J Bryan cabled from Hong Kong declining Acting Governor Ide's invitation to be Bryan's guest in Manila. He says as a newspaper representative he cannot accept hospitality to avoid obligations to the government. A committee will meet him on arrival December 22 and he will stay at a hotel.
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Associated Pres
Manila
W. J. Bryan
Hong Kong
Jde
Manilla
Bryan
Jaular
Supreme Court
Ide
Corbin
Bryan Ix
Fitasimmons Brien Fight Draws Big San Francisco Crowd
A large audience watched the recent San Francisco bout between Fitasimmons and Brien. Gate receipts totaled 114,407 with 61 percent going to the promoter and the winner receiving 8 percent. The report notes high interest and strong attendance for the event.
San Francisco Fight Draws Largest Crowd Yet
Report notes a 60 percent share and a 23 percent figure amid a fighters’ clash in San Francisco. The event features a notably large gallery presence and a fierce athletic confrontation attracting the city’s biggest crowd to date.
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Joser
Geague
Dany
San
France
Coal Shortage Impedes Bituminous Supply Movements
In the east a soft coal shortage is blamed for sending inadequate volumes of bituminous coal to the Superior region. The condition hampers rail movements to the northwest, preventing sufficient coal deliveries for an extended period.
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Juaite Superior
Witthy
Fire damages Fond du Lac Cold Storage warehouse
A water fueled blaze gutted the Fond du Lac Cold Storage warehouse at West Division and Macy streets last night. The fire caused major losses to stored goods while the building itself sustained only light damage due to extensive water used to extinguish the blaze.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Fond du Lac Cold Storage Company
West Division
Macy
BERRYMAN RESIGNS HIS STATE LAW MILITARY POST
John F. R. Berryman after thirty years as Wisconsin state law military official resigns and plans to move to California with his family. Gilson Glaster of Milwaukee will succeed him in the post.
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State Law
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Madison
Wis
John FR. Berryman
State Law Military
California
Gilson Glaster
Walking in the Snow Quest From Appleton to Chicago
In a driving snow storm, Coach Neacon Koehler and Prof T Fishton of Lawrence University began a 200 mile walk from Appleton to Chicago. Authorities report 20 percent progress claimed by the group as they tackle harsh weather and long distance.
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Appleton
Wis
Neacon, Koehler
Prof
T. Fishton
Lawrence University
Chicago
Governor William R Taylor Left Madison For Old Folks Home
In his twilight years former Wisconsin governor William R. Taylor who led the state from 1874 to 1876 entered a local old folks home established by John A. Johnson near Madison. His tenure featured railroad law debates and a landmark ruling affirming state power to regulate corporations.
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Madison
William R.taylor
Wisconsin
John A. Johnson
Mr. Taylor
la Follette
Supreme Court
Taylor
Walsh failure hits Wisconsin & Michigan crews in Peshtigo
A Marinette Chicago dispatch reports the Walsh failure in Chicago prompts layoffs across Wisconsin & Michigan Railway crews at Peshtigo. Extraordinary work is halted as affairs in Chicago unfold. Peshtigo banks are refusing checks at 4 percent but payments continue at the railway depot while funds hold.
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Associated Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Marinette
Walsh
Chicago
Wisconsin & Michigan Railway
Peshtigo
Peshtree
Wisconsin & Michigan
Author Henry Harland Dies in Italy
New York. Dec 21. The American author Henry Harland has died in Italy, announced by a cablegram today. Also Hartford reports Col. William H. Clapp retired officer died here after several months of illness.
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Associated Prose
New York
Henry Harland
Italy
W. H. Clapp
Hartford
Conn
William H. Clapp
Milwaukee Electric demurrer sustains petition dismissal
In United States district court Judge Quarles sustained the demurrer by Milwaukee Electric company of West Allis against an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed October 12 by Chicago and Milwaukee parties. The petition was dismissed.
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Spy Deciared Press
Milwaukee
Wis
Quarles
United States District Court Today
Milwaukee Electric Company
West Allis
Chicago
Watt Found Guilty In High Profile Murder Plot Trial
London dec 21 Hugh Watt former member of parliament was found guilty of inciting hired agents to murder his divorced wife Julia Watt and Sir Reginald Beauchamp. He was sentenced to five years penal servitude.
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Asaceciated Press
London
Hugh Watt
Julia .Watt
Reginald Beauchamp
Watt
Trouble Over Cheese Trial Opens in Neenah Court
Judge presides as Henry Hawse sues Neenah Cold Storage to recover about 300 dollars for cheese unpaid by the company. Farmers assigned claims. ten other cheese factories with thousands of patrons await outcome. Attorneys: Eaton for plaintiff. Ryan and Jones for defense. Case draws wide local interest.
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Clevelanda Thie
Henry Hay
Neenah Col Storage
Clover Leaf Cheer Face
West Menasha
Denis Thin
Henry Hawse
al. H. Eaton
Henry Ryan
EF. J. Jones
Appleton
Ae Neenah
Surprise Wedding of Mr Henry Griehler and Miss Maud Bishop
Mr Henry Griehler and Miss Maud Bishop, well known in this city, quietly married in Meneuinee Michigan on Wednesday and will reside on Frederick Avenue. Griehler is a newspaper agent for Milwaukee and Chicago papers and formerly drum major in the Arion band. He previously ran a department at a Plurum ury goods store. The marriage comes as a complete surprise to local friends.
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Henry Griehler
Maud Bishop
Meneuinee
Frederick Avenue
Griehier
Miwaukee
Chicago
Drum-Magor
Arion
Plurum Ury
Quiet Oshkosh Couple Wed by St. Peter's Pastor
Announcement of the marriage of Mr. Harry Davies and Miss Edie Marx in Oshkosh. The couple were united last Saturday by Rev. Michael Iford of St. Peter's church in a quiet ceremony. The wedding, once expected near New Year, surprised many friends.
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Harry Davies
Edie Marx
Oshkosh
Michael «Iford
St. Peter's Church
WILL AMBUSH CELESTIALS
Police in Sault Ste. Marie uncover a plot to smuggle Chinese across the border before Christmas. Three tramps were arrested and overheard discussing the plan. Chinamen supposedly head for the northwest and hide in laundries along the Canadian Sea. Authorities move to arrest them.
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Sault Ste. Marie, Mich
One Year in the Pen for Wickes Blackmail Conviction
New York official report states Thomas Parmice Wickes, the lawyer convicted of attempting blackmail via the Lewis Jarvis letters, was sentenced today to one year in the penitentiary. The case drew attention for its bold leverage of forged letters and legal press coverage. The sentence completes the high profile scandal in the late December docket.
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Associated Press
New York
Sthomas Parmice Wickes
Lewis Jarvis
First Panama Canal Funding Bill Signed by Roosevelt
Associated Press reports in Washington that President Roosevelt signed the bill appropriating 11000000 dollars for the Panama Canal. It marks the first bill passed by Congress in its current session.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Congress
Panama Canal
Sewer Pipe Plant Burns in Liverpool Fire
A large plant of the American Sewer Pipe company in Liverpool Ohio was destroyed by a blaze today. Estimated losses range from 75 000 to 100 000 dollars. The Associated Press report notes the rapid spread of flames and damage to the facility.
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Associated Press
Fast Liverpool
American Sewer Pipe Company
Eloxa
Odell charges Roosevelt and Higgins in New York speakership fight
Former New York Republican leader Odell accuses President Roosevelt and Governor Higgins of a deliberate bid to wreck the state party for personal gain. He cites duplicity over Merritt versus Wadlsworth for speaker, calls for harmony, and predicts Wadsworth’s defeat. Higgins denies backing Merritt and says he sought reform with Odell.
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New York
Roosevelt
Higgins
Aszauiated
B. B. Udell
Republik
Odell
Republican
New York State Assembly
B.A. Merritt Jr
J. W. Wadlsworth Jr
Gouternor Higgins
Merritt
Axket Bing
Saul
New York Nor
Bull's
Eites
Snes Ath Joanm
Jordy
William Farnes Jr
George W. Dunn
Washington
Hiteins
Hamony
Oleotte
New York County Republican Committee
Hier Dover
Pareurs
Canddin
Herbert Parecus
New York Estate Committee
Pawea
Chlull
Wadsworth
Spether
Hungarian Crisis Deepens As Emperor Refuses Resignation
Budapest December reports the emperor king decides amid ongoing political turmoil that he cannot accept the resignation of the Fejervary cabivel erdayy. The action signals a shift in governance as crisis persists.
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Premsy
Budapest
Dec
Cabivel Erdayy
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