Moscow Revolt Crushed or to Resume Soon
Reports from St Petersburg detail chaos in Moscow with troops poured into the city and clashes on the Moscow Kazen road. Revolt leaders claim the fight will continue into January if not crushed, while other papers warn of extended uprising across Baltic Provinces and Caucasia.
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Call money rises to sixty per cent
New York reports call money leading at 60 percent this afternoon as a surge in short term lending pushes rates higher.
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Sprinkler Panic at Hart Schaffner Marx Factory
Chicago December 27 Accidental release of the automatic sprinkler system in the Hart Schaffner and Marx clothing plant caused a panic among about 2 000 workers as they fled a fire alarm. Injuries were reported but none serious amid the crush and rapid response by troops.
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Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Rate discrimination hits Omaha Grain Exchange protest
Omaha Neb Dec 27 the Omaha grain exchange board adopted resolutions protesting corn rate discrimination to Baltimore by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line. Rates from Kansas City are 1% cents per hundred pounds while Omaha is charged 10 cents. The resolution warns retaliatory steps unless rates are adjusted. Manner of death unknown Philadelphia Dec 27 coroner jury verdict on Mrs Margaret Todd wealthy New York widow found dead on Reading railroad tracks in Fairmount park in October last.
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LYNCHING OF NEGROES DENOUNCED AS MURDER IN SOUTH
Abbeville South Carolina reports a mob lynched two Black men after a quarrel with a white man. Governor Hayward promises full investigation and orders to arrest all involved. Sheriff Creech names suspects and expects state troops if needed. officials face possible charges. Details describe a brutal mass shooting and public complicity.
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President Opposes Wedding Present for Miss Roosevelt
The White House released a statement noting the president’s appreciation for good will but urging that a subscription for a wedding present for Miss Roosevelt should not be undertaken. The dispatch from Baker City, Oregon prompted the clarification.
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Whitten Resignation Rumor Shakes Rock Island Division
Reported in today’s dispatch that W N Whitten division superintendent on the Rock Island line between Trenton and Rock Island has tendered his resignation. W B Warren, ex trainmaster, is slated to succeed him and is praised by the train crews for his railroad experience and leadership.
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Cabinet in the Saddle as San Domingo Crisis Deepens
Cable from San Domingo reports the cabinet seizing control and naming Vice President Caderes as Morales successor amid revolutionary forces near the capital. Gunboat Paducah sails from Norfolk to Monte Christi as tensions rise and reports claim Morales wounded. Navy dispatches note gunboat Dubuque leaving Puerto Plata. Additional alerts state renewed clashes between Colombia and Venezuela over a general’s return.
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Puerto Plata
Tea From Small Tablets Is Next Tea From Tablets
Washington reports the department of agriculture tests compressing tea into tablets. Each tablet makes a cup of tea, replacing a large package with a box the size of a safety match. Tea is grown at Summerville experimental gardens in South Carolina.
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Denounce Offering Positions to Graduates
Chicago December 27 The National Commercial Teachers Federation opened its 16th annual convention with a reception at the Palmer House. Managers of private commerce schools met to condemn the policy of guaranteeing positions, as one manager warned that a school cannot promise a job to a student it has never seen.
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National Commercial Teachers’ Federation
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T. W. Bookmyer
Sandusky
Ohio
Fatal union quarrel ends in a shooting
In Chicago Thomas Kennedy a painters and decorators union delegate to a AFL convention in Pittsburg was shot and fatally wounded at a union meeting by James McGuire another member. The two had been enemies over union control. Also noted is a Christmas bicycle gift incident where Edward Lawrence of the Lawrence Brothers firm presents a bicycle to his five year old son who then falls and fractures his arm.
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Gov Hanley Asks Storms To Resign
Indianapolis December 27 The News today reports that Gov Hanley has asked for the resignation of Daniel E Storms secretary of state It is not known whether Storms will comply
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TALK FOOT BALLS HAMILTONS STATEMENT LACKS LIGHT AND PROOF
Springfield IL December reports show Illinois public school teachers at the State Teachers convention voicing opposition to football. County Superintendent Pace of McDonough County pushes radical school law reforms reflecting Bayliss views including state system oversight and uniform textbooks. New York December interview with Assemblyman Merritt discusses Roosevelt’s role in party control and proposed general law for school districts.
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Carbondale
Tax rate in Illinois hits lowest since 1902 amid Kentucky mail tampering scandal
In Springfield Illinois the 1905 tax rate is set at 50 cents per $100 equalized valuation, the lowest in a decade and the lowest since 1902 despite a prior higher rate. Kentucky politics buzzes over a Blackburn senatorial bid as mail tampering claims surface with officials including Gov Beckham facing inquiry and possible arrests. Washington investigates similar allegations as rivals across the state trade sharp charges amid a heated race.
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Blackburn
Beckham
Cincinnati Coal Firms Indicted in Trade Conspiracy
Cincinnati grand jury returns joint indictment against representatives of leading coal companies. The probe names over 20 individuals and charges conspiracy in restraint of trade.
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Mayor orders slot machines removed from Iowa City cigar stores
Iowa City Mayor Ball via police served notices on all cigar dealers and others with slot machines to remove them by New Year’s Day. Prosecution threatened for after the deadline. In New York, Charles T. Yerkes reportedly improving and not near death as some had feared.
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Ball
President Roosevelts Trip to Pine Knots Va
President Roosevelt departed for Pine Knots Virginia today at 11 20 in the morning aboard a presidential train proceeding with urgent duties.
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Washington
Roosevelt
McCall testifies as New York Life seeks clues in probe
John C. McCall secretary of New York Life testified on December 27 detailing his European inspection for funds advanced to Andrew Hamilton. He described Hamilton’s illness, refused to surrender check books, and presented a expenditure statement. Hamilton defended secrecy, citing an understanding with insurers and secrecy plans to guard against hostile legislation. Also noted Emory McClintock elected vice president of Mutual Life. board to abolish commission agencies and shift agents to salaries starting January 1.
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John C. McCall
New York Life Insurance Company
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Andrew Hamilton
McCall
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France
Ieta
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Board of Trustees
Commission
Mistaken Signals Cause Fatal Freight Wreck Near Cincinnati
Cincinnati December 27 One man David Hamill of Dayton Ohio died when two Pennsylvania railway freight trains collided early today foggy signals caused the wreck The loss exceeds five thousand dollars with property destroyed in the crash located near Cincinnati on the Pennsylvania line
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David Hamill
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Pennsylvania Railway
McClellan Sworn In as New York City Mayor
George B. McClellan was sworn in today as mayor of New York City for the next four years. The ceremony took place in New York with McClellan assuming office for a new term.
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