Russia Still in Turmoil
Report highlights ongoing unrest and political instability in Russia with continued protests and tensions across major cities. Officials struggle to quell dissent as economic strains and external pressures shape the climate.
01 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1905
Page
1
Report highlights ongoing unrest and political instability in Russia with continued protests and tensions across major cities. Officials struggle to quell dissent as economic strains and external pressures shape the climate.
Reports from various parts of the czarist realm indicate growing discontent with governance. Local officials describe protests, shortages, and demands for reform impacting multiple provinces.
Nov 1 reports from St Petersburg and Odessa detail heavy casualties after troops fire on crowds and strikes, with nationwide unrest spreading. Officials say dozens killed and many wounded as demonstrations surge, while Berlin notes further fatalities linked to the czar’s manifesto.
St Petersburg on November 1 reports Glassoff, minister of public instruction, has resigned his post and will not serve under a liberal regime.
Soldiers with bayonets dispersed railway employees attempting a meeting. They formed a cordon around the station fired volleys into the crowd, causing many deaths. Cavalry cleared the streets. traffic stopped and commerce halted.
In St. Petersburg today the czar accepted the resignation of Po biedonostseff as procurator of the holy synod after a hostile demonstration in front of its residence following the czar's manifesto. Antonius Metropolitan of St. Petersburg, a liberal, likely to be named his successor.
In Helsingfors a demonstration turned deadly as Cossacks fired on the crowd wounding thirty one. In Odessa students formed a civil guard to confront attacking workers. Both sides used firearms amid many clashes with reports of about one hundred dead and sixty wounded.
Sheriff Sprecher notes a broad application of the new game law in Missouri requiring licenses for all who hunt with deputies enforcing the rule. The law aims to cover every person and entity involved in hunting activities without exception.
County deputies are officially deputy game wardens under the act yet courtesies are not extended when enforcing laws. Sheriff Sprecher, a hunter, assumed no license was needed until he asked Warden Rodes who told him a certificate is mandatory to avoid arrest.
Sedalia council members met at the Knights hall on South Ohio street and after reviewing applications for membership arranged a trip to Jefferson City next Sunday. Degrees will be conferred by Sedalia council for first degree, Kansas City for second, and St. Louis for third. A banquet will follow with about fifty Sedalia members expected.
Devlin dies very suddenly in Chicago leaving family and friends in shock. No further details available in the brief notice.
Devlin, the Topeka coal magnate once listed as Kansas’s wealthiest man, died in a Chicago hospital from apoplexy after bankruptcy that collapsed the First National Bank of Topeka and other banks. His estate is in trusteeship. Paralysis cited as cause.
Colonel Thomas J. Jackson chief of staff of the Kansas Grand Army dies after losing an arm and leg when attacked while attempting to board a train at Kansas City union depot. He was a Civil War veteran and held high state political roles. funeral planned in Newton, Kansas.
Boston officials say suspect Morris Nathan in Pittsburg denies involvement beyond attempting to aid Susanna Geary as a surgeon’s dismemberment case unfolds. Authorities await stronger evidence while Nathan travels toward Boston to aid the inquiry.
Police say they know the full details of a suitcase mystery after two persons are said to be involved. The case centers on an unidentified doctor linked to the incident. Further statements point to ongoing investigations.
C P Brown of 317 East Boonville street spent the day seeking a cow believed freed by mischievous boys. The animal was left tied with 35 feet of rope in a garden and was not noticed until morning.
The United Confederate Veterans of Arkansas assemble in the state house hall after a call by Dan W. Jones. Major General William E. Mickel and Gen. W. L. Cabell greet the assembled groups, with visits from the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Sons of United Confederate Veterans noted in social and fraternal relations.
Kansas City November 1 verdict in the coroner's inquest into the Santa Fe California train wreck near here that killed 13 and injured 30 returns. The jury finds the cause due to defective track and dangerous speed, with the ponderous engine causing the train to derail. The ruling is signed by all jurors.
Lamonte residents woke to news a crowd had hanged a dummy in effigy on the main street last night. Marshal Hamline had warned of strict enforcement, and the pranksters used the staged hanging to mock his crackdown on depredations.
Charles Nelson of Clinton was arrested last evening and sentenced to ten days in the county jail by Justice N H Rogers on a petit larceny charge. He was found in a barn behind Mrs Beile Asher’s East Third street home, rifling a trunk belonging to Mrs Charles Conrad and stealing valuables. He was captured by Wade Wilfong and held until Officer Joe Cardarrived.
All Saints day services at Calvary Episcopal church drew large crowds Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning with many parishioners in attendance.
New York authorities arrested manager Gumpertz of Garrick Theatre after a disruption surrounding the play Mrs. Warren's Profession. Police intervened as the production faced protests and a halt to performances.
New York police halted Garrick theater production of G Bernard Shaw's Mrs Warren's Profession arresting manager Samuel Gumpertz for obscenity. Arnold Daly said critics verdict against the play ends further performances. Daly pledged not to stage it again. refunds issued as crowds face losses to scalpers.
Miss Euihe Armstrong and Mr Ira Bronson Jr wed at the First Christian church with Rev J M Rudy presiding. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Armstrong. groom son of Dr T Bronson of Kansas City. They left for Kansas City aboard train No 1 to begin life together.
Miss Myrtle Blocher entertained a group of friends with a Hallowe en party at her home at Fourteenth and Osage streets. The evening featured various amusements and refreshments were served to all in attendance.
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