Political murders in Russia and the spy game
A detailed examination of agent provocateurs in Tsarist Russia notes Bogroff and Azeff as police spies who aided or betrayed revolutionaries. It recounts Menschikoff and Persitz memoirs, revealing endless dual loyalties, betrayals, and danger in a world where police and terrorists intertwine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Stolypin
Bogroff
Azeff
Gapon
Petroff
Revolutionary Movement
Leonid Menschikoff
St. Petersburg
Menschikoff
Moscow
Zubatoff
Ohkrana, Department of Protection
St. Peteresburg
Mr. Menschikoff
Raskin
Vinogradoff
Valuyski
Plehve
Sergius
Judas
Revolutionary Central Committee
Eugene
Vladimir Bourtseff
Germany
Lopoukin
Siberia
Paris
James Persitz
Secret Police
New York
Mr. Persitz
Inquisition
Petersburg
Moscow-Petersburg
Primary contests of the past recalled in county history
The article reviews Democratic primary contests from 1900 to 1906 in Gill township and nearby areas. It cites crooked practices, canvassing boards, and pivotal nominations, detailing candidates for sheriff, treasurer, auditor, prosecuting attorney, and other offices, with notable incidents in 1902 and the "log cabin campaign" of 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Gill Township
Jefferson
Jefferson Township
James Billman
William M. Bennett
Joe Asbury
Jackson
Bob Kirkham
George Goodwin
Paschal Taylor
John Tipton
Kirkham
Justice of the Peace
Bob
John S. Rogers
Bryan
New Lebanon
John Rogers
Hamilton Township
Washington
John
Sullivan
Hank Poston
Jack
John Gravemier
Hank
John S. Dudley
Adam Miller
Curry Township
James Ernest
Fairbanks
James H. Willis
Frank French
John W. Lindley
Will H. Pigg
William H. Bridwell
David N. Curry
Curry
Arthur DeBaun
W. L. Hunt
Wellman Lackey
Reeorder
Charley Hunt
Park
Recorder
Lackey
Jim Ripper Riggs
Bob Taylor
Hunt
Vince Minich
David Crawley
Steve Leach
Crawley
Emory Jennings
Thomas. Ho. Ward
Ward
Col. Taylor
Ed Russell
Oscar Rich
Thomas Ed. Ward
Revival at Rose Chapel and local social notes
Rev Gruber hosts a revival at Rose Chapel while Mr Sutton of Delphi occupies the college pulpit this Sunday and is noted as a student this term. Dr G R Hammond attended the miners convention in Indianapolis last week and several locals visit Mrs Ladd, Mrs McKenzie, and others. Will Smith uses crutches after a coastings accident and Dr Miles and wife plan winter in De Land Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruber
Rose Chapel
Sutton
Delphi
Ind
College Chapel
G. R. Hammond
Indianapolis
Root
Annie Buff
Mabel Thompson
Asbury Page
Graysville
Gus Creager
Hallie
Merom
Farmersburg
McKenzie
Price
Manifold
Shake Allen’s Foot-Ease for comfortable shoes
Advertises Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York selling Foot-Ease at 25 cents. Claims for rubber, overshoe use and relieving pinching shoes. Sample offered free with address. 26 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N. Y
New Lebanon Oddities and Local Happenings
Bace Gray and Ed Arnett planned a business trip to Bicknell with possible relocation. The Royal Neighbors held a gathering Tuesday night. The fish pond stunt drew laughs throughout. The high school basketball team beat Pax ton Saturday. Ogle Morgan and family visited Mr. Morgan's father Monday. Mrs. Wininger and family suffer a grip and children miss school. Matt Sims filled in for Mr. Chowning who has tonsillitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bace Gray
Ed Arnett
Bicknell
Fish Pond
Paxton Bunch
Ogle Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Wininger
Matt Sims
Chowning
Charles Lillie
Local visits headline and family gatherings noted
Morton and J. W. Hunt and family shared Sunday visits. Miss Maude Arnett of Glendora visited Ed Arnett and family over Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton
J. W. Hunt
Maude Arnett
Glendora
Ed Arnett
Family
Community News Highlights and Robbery Arrests
Sunday social visits and family news from Terre Haute and Hymera are reported with multiple local residents and travelers noted. Four men, including Charles and Joseph Gorby, Isaac Gorby, and Thelbert Godfrey, await trial for a Hymera hardware store robbery while a warrant targets Charles Gorby for operating a blind tiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Joseph Gorby
Coalmont
Isaac Gorby
Thelbert Godfrey
Hymera
W. D. Cummins
Morris
Reynolds
Bundy Mahan
Crane
Clay County
Charles Gorby
Ike Gorby
Cummins
Lancaster Case Again
Carlisle bar keeper Charles Lancaster, once jailed for robbing Woods clothing store, is in Vincennes jail after arrest for drunkenness. Prison authorities decided to give him another chance and send him back to prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Charles Lancaster
Carlisle
Woods
Vincennes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willie Frakes
Terre Haute
J. K. McClain
Frank Young
Bruce Fox
Edith Collins
Esther Metcalf
Blanche Hauger
Mary Lloyd
Will Bennett
Fannie M. Hughes
West State Bank
C. H. Stratton Loan Co
Dr. Crowder Bidg
East Side Square
Indiana
Hoosier
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