Hummel Convicted in Dodge Morse Divorce Case
Hummel is convicted in New York of conspiracy related to the Dodge Morse divorce case. He receives a maximum penalty of one year in the penitentiary and a $500 fine. The court finds conspiracy to secure Mrs. Morse’s divorce from Charles F. Dodge. Moscow reports widespread strike action with railways idle and trains attacked, workers marching, and injuries among crew and passengers.
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C. W. Morse
Charles F. Dodge
Woold
Morse
Hunger and Desperation Rising in Keiv Striker Uprisings
The fragment warns that days of hunger could push the people toward desperation, provoking uprisings and incidents involving strikers and possibly widespread unrest across the region near Keiv.
Washington Defense Report on Printing for Panai
Washington defense officials released a report detailing Panai printing capabilities and vulnerabilities. The document outlines production capacity potential and estimated impact on supply chains amid regional tensions.
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Washington
Defence Report
Panai
Proletariat Strikes Across Russia Threaten General Upheaval
The text reports a proposed general strike by workers in Russia aiming to disrupt railroads factories stores and government works. Proponents claim revolutionary gains while skeptics warn of weak funds and flawed government calculations.
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Hy Ment
Io Gover
Mysterious burglaries blamed on young Sherman
Police describe a string of strange burglaries in the town. They allege Reena and another witness testified that the murder was committed by a suspect, leading to the arrest of a young man named Sherman as the apparent culprit.
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Young Sherman
Ambitious Plans Spark Potent Crisis Fears in Army
A leaked manifesto from the XIII Workmen Council inflames tensions as leaders urge troops to trigger a crisis. Striking workers plan to halt newspapers except their own organ, thwarting Interior Ministry instructions to General Linevitch and Moscow authorities. Five operators refuse to relay cipher messages from the emperor as lines go dead.
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Workmen's Council of
XIII
Workmen’s Council
Moscow
Linevitch
Jon
Convicts Become Heroes on Blackwell Island Fire
New York dispatch recalls how male convicts, freed from cells and marshaled by keepers, joined a rescue effort at the women's ward and hospital as a blaze overwhelmed the island workhouse. Fire engines proved insufficient and the prisoners risked their lives to fight the flames.
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New York
Vahey
Blackwell Island
Trains Derail on Harlem Tracks. One Killed, Dozens Injured
A crowded passenger train derailed on the York Central and Hudson River Railway near One Hundred and Tenth Street in Harlem. J. W. Knapp of New Rochelle was killed and about forty people were seriously injured as two cars overturned. The derailed cars narrowly avoided plunging thirty feet to a lower level.
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Palt
York Central and
Hudson River
One Hundred and Tenth Street
Harlem
J. W. Knapp
New Rochelle
Polish Nationalists Force Jews to Transform, Report Says
Warsaw reports December 21 that Polish nationalists have decided to compel Jews to undergo transformation into Jewish citizens under pressure. This claim reflects tensions in the region amid nationalist action and policy shifts affecting Jewish communities.
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Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Sears
Rail pact update shows Moscow ready to sign
Fragmentary telegraph message from TRE Pentia committee indicates Moscow expresses readiness to conclude the em treaty. Note mentions rail alliance signals and a decision pending final approval.
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Tee
Moscow
Firemen Rescue Four Women in Morning Incident
Washington D C fire brigade responded to two blazes in the morning causing notable property loss. Four women were rescued from one of the fires, carried to safety by firefighters.
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Washington
Senator Morgan Seeks Reconsideration of Canal Commissioner Confirmations
Senator Morgan formally asks for a recall of confirmations of canal commissioners. The move signals a challenge to recent confirmation votes and prompts scrutiny of the canal administration.
Senate Orders Nominations for Isthmian Canal Commission Reconsidered
In Ishidgton December 21 the senate session debated whether nominations sent to the Interoceanic Canals Committee had been deemed approved. Morgan pressed to void prior confirmations and halt the nominations. The senate agreed to reconsider and refer the nominations to the Isthmian Canal Commission for action.
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Ishidgton
Senate
Or Morgan
Red Flag Raised at Factory in Koyno Russia
Revolutionists hoisted a red flag over a local factory in Koyno. Police failed to remove it, prompting a machine gun crew to fire at the flagstaff and bring the banner down.
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Koyno
Russia
Bec
Plan Uniform Legislation in Insurance Proposals Voted
Madison Wis December 21 Insurance Commissioner Host announced at Chicago conference next February three propositions for uniform state insurance laws. Plan includes accounting period for companies, study of new venture costs, and direct contact with policyholders. Nine insurance commissioners backed the measure and agreed proxies be replaced by in person or mail voting with a nominating committee and two tellers.
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Madison
Wis
Chicago
Saaioen
New York
Iw York Legislative Committee
District of Columbiane
Policyholders in Nashville Plan Reform at Life Insurance Meet
Nashville Tennessee policyholders gathered to appoint representatives for upcoming mutual life insurance meetings. Commissioner Falk urged radical action to curb future abuses, faulting the deferred dividend system as a major cause. He proposed a permanent policyholders' organization to oversee reform.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Mutual Life Insurance
Falk
Massacre of Mussulmans Reported in Caucasia
A Tiflis dispatch dated December 18 reports Armenians hunting down Mussulmans across Caucasia amid ongoing massacres. Cossacks and other troops are said to be looting Muslim homes in Batoum as part of the turmoil.
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Constantinople
Tiflis
Caucasia
Gous
Nel
Batoum
Anamosa Banker Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case
Anamosa Iowa December 21 the trial of E Suyter an Olin banker ended at noon with the defendant pleading guilty to fraudulent banking and receiving deposits while insolvent.
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Anamosa, Ia
E. ©. Suyter
Olin
Mob Extorts Confession Near Fairfax
Sheriff Woods of Dixon arrested two Indiana men about fifty miles northwest of Bonesteel in the Bull Creek country. Masked men seized the prisoners from him and coerced a confession alleging involvement of prominent local figures. The pair were returned to Fairfax jail as settlers hope to break up a long terrorizing horse theft gang.
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Woods
Dixon
Breed
Indiana
Bonesteel
Bull Creek
Fairfax
Panic on St Petersburg bourse prompts large selloff
On December 21 in St Petersburg merchants faced a panicky mood with a rush to sell all holdings. Imperial fours dropped four points to close at 76 amid rumors that M. Guchkoff the Conservative may succeed Count Witte as premier.
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St. Petersburg
Imperial Fours
M. Guchkoff
Count Witte
Fireman Garrigan Jailed for Injunction Violation
Chicago December 21 Judge Kohlsaal found Daniel Garrigan a city fireman in contempt of court and sentenced him to three months in county jail for violating the federal injunction restraining strikers and sympathizers from interfering with nonunion men in the great Teamsters strike of last June.
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Chicago
Kohlsaal
United States District Court
Daniel Garrigan
Garrigan
Great Teamsters
Fire at Shonk sign factory claims one life
In Chicago on Tuesday evening a blaze at the Shonk sign factory killed Fire Lieutenant Bassett as a wall collapsed. Police say no bodies remain to be found and all employees likely escaped the flames.
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Chicago
Bassett
Fire Department
Railroads Agree to Enforce Interstate Provisions
Executive officers of Western railroads met in Chicago and agreed to compel strict adherence to the interstate commerce and Elkins laws during the day.
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Chicago
Notable World and Local Tidbits Update
John Alexander Dowie reaches New York en route to Jamaica while General Felix Gustav Saussier dies in Paris. Miss Hattie Moore dies in Bedford Massachusetts. A New York Stock Exchange seat sells for 90000 dollars, a record. Canadian Co-Operative Investment of Winnipeg signs. liabilities 160000 and assets 200000. George H. Conley, Boston school superintendent, dies at 52 in Brookline. Louise Margaret Snow, Mrs Platt’s daughter and Mrs Platt’s stepdaughter, weds Francis J. Carmody of Minneapolis in New York. May Yohe sues Berlin for divorce from Mayor Putnam Bradlee Strong. Thomas L. Reilly elected mayor of Meriden over George M. Curtis by 252 votes. Curtis is a noted capitalist.
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John Alexander Dowie
New York
Jamaica
Felix Gustav Saussier
Hattie Moore
Bedford
Mass
New York Stock Exchange
Canadian Co-Operative Investment Company of
Winnipeg
George H. Conley
Boston
Brookline
Louise Margaret Snow
Thomas C. Platt
United States
Platt
New York City
Francis J. Carmody
Minneapolis
May Yohe
Francis Hope
Berlin
Putnam Bradlee Strong
William L Strong
Thomas L. Reilly
The
Meriden
Conn.) Journal
George M. Curtis
Curtis
Wheat prices quoted in Minneapolis market notes
Market quotations from Minneapolis show wheat trading December 20 with May at 85 cents per bushel and July at 86, hard wheat at 84, No 1 Northern at 83, and No 2 Northern at 81.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and flax price report from Duluth market
Wheat prices listed for arrival and on track with No 1 Northern at 83 a 83 3 4 cents and No 2 Northern at 314 3 4 cents. Flax prices show arrivals on track and for Dec at 1.05 dollars and May at 1.08 1/2 dollars with July at 1.09 dollars.
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Duluth
Cattle and hog market prices at St Paul auction
St Paul market report lists cattle good to choice steers $4.50 to $5.75, cows and heifers $3.25 to $4.25, veals $3.00 to $5.50. Hogs bring $4.25 to $4.90. Sheep yeanlings and wethers $5.50 to $6.50, good to choice lambs $6.50 to $7.00.
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St. Paul
Sapphire Arrives at Swinemunde May Go to Russian Port
The British cruiser Sapphire has reached Swinemunde Prussia awaiting orders. It is likely she will sail to a Russian harbor to protect British interests amid ongoing tensions.
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Berlin
Sapphire
Swinemunde
Prussia
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