Darkest Russia: Oraminsky and Ivan Plot Revenge
In a secret Petersburg room a faction led by Oraminsky and Ivan Barosky debates using violence to avenge Ilda Barosky’s assault by Nazimoff. The group draws lots for who will strike, while Ilda flees through a hidden passage as the room empties and Ivan faces the door alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yda Barosky
Ilda Barosky
Ivan
Iida
Alexis
Nazimoff
Anna Dorski
Anna
Ida
Ada
God Save the Czar
Oraminsky
Hersy
Kda
Ivan Barosky
Ilda
Neva
Tvan
His Name Was George in a Sleeper Car Scene
A Philadelphia Press recounts a sleeping car tale where a fat elderly lady calls for Kitty from upper berths as breakfast nears. A red faced man with whiskers emerges from upper ten shouting My name is George. The humorous moment unfolds aboard the train.
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Kitty
George
Philadelphia Press
New Fingerprint System Adopted by European Police
The Bertillon measurement system is being retired as London police test a new method that proves effective and will be widely adopted in England. Berlin police launch a card collection of fingerprint impressions for recognition, termed Daktyloscopy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Berlin
Trusts and Tariffs in 1904 Campaign Debate
The article critiques sheltering trusts with tariff policy arguing the Dingley law and free trade positions favor magnates like Belmonts and Havemeyers. It cites Senator Gallinger on tariff effects, questions Parker supporters, and claims trusts use campaigns to push for policies that benefit monopolies while harming beet sugar and oil competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmonts
Havemeyers
Judge Parker
Standard Oil
Gallinger
Congress
United States
Sugar Trust
Parker
Cuba
Standard Oil Monopoly
Anthracite Coal Trust
August Belmont
Tariff Prosperity and Trusts in American Industry
A discussion of tariffs boosting American farmers and non trust industries while trusts like the Sugar trust gain monopoly profits. It argues protection has increased consumption and wages, contrasting US prosperity with England and warning Republicans to rely on tariff advantages in future politics.
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Standard Oil Trust
Anthre Coal Trust
United States
England
Sugar Trust
Judge Parker
New York
Cord Meyer, Jr
Democratic State Committee
McCarren
Cuba
Europe
Kalamazoo
Kallamazoo
Hog Farmer Trapped In Own Hog Pen
A California hog raiser nicknamed Ilog Jackson, who once weighed hogs at a railway platform, ends up trapped in a stockade by the buyer who had paid for his hogs. Jackson is forced to ransom himself and is released after the buyer finally weighs him again and pays him in cash.
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Los Angeles
Ilog" Jackson
California
Intermountain
Mr Jackson
Jackson
High Board
Omaha
Los Angeles Times
Cranking a Runabout in Mud: A Surprising Release
A serious man in deep mud cranks a black device as a line of helpers and vehicles, including an ice wagon and a hook and ladder truck, wait on a tense scene. The crank finally releases the runabout and ends the chaotic sequence with a practical moral about persistence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Old Maids at the Bargain Counter
A New York Press item notes salesgirls in department stores derive amusement from extricating spinsters by asking if addressed as Mrs or Miss. The spinster feigns confusion, repeats a surname, and only concedes Miss after several pushy inquiries, prompting laughter as she leaves.
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Milady
A.” Smith
A. Smith
New York Press
His Only Refuge and the Misdirected Message
A well-dressed young man asks a lady on steps for directions to the Home for the Friendless. He struggles to convey his request and is interrupted by a confused remark about a baseball wrist.
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Mseam
Actors Study Realism in NKorea Portrayals
Several prominent Tananese actors have traveled to North Korea to study realism in portraying military scenes. The unusual exchange highlights cross cultural collaboration and evolving standards in performance.
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Ae Borg
Nkorea
Apilitary Secenc
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Yw Tel Fc
Russia
Gnattan Donnelly
Holy Russia
Loris Oraminsky
Hercules
Ivan Darosky
Friends of Liberty
Aronsky
Acorsky
Alexis Nazimoff
Count Nazimoff
Ehindoo
Alexander II
LMI
Shelter For Trusts
Havemeyer
Belmont
Tta
Chicago
Bety St. Paul
Nij
Union Pacific
Eshis
Chieege & North
F. A. Nash
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