Postmaster General warns free speeches do not fund postal service
A collection of varied items notes the postmaster general's claim that free mailing of congressional speeches does not prevent the post office from remaining self sustaining. Other brief items mention espionage sentence in Leipsic, Judge Pollard's abstinence pledge practice, Rothschild as sole beneficiary, Mexico railroad expansion plans, Maine wildlife kill estimates, U S trust and banking figures, Columbus voyage costs, asbestos trade, and India trade data.
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Congress
Post Office Department
Global Happenings Spur Moscow Collapse and Uprising End
A condensed survey notes Moscow’s December revolt winding down with the government regaining control. Gov Gen Doubassoff leads a crackdown as hundreds of dissenters are jailed, while white flags appear in Presna district factories signaling the end of the uprising.
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Doubassoff
Drajina
Presna
Pokhanovitch
Tamboff
Central
Russia
Russia braces for constitution amid war and unrest
In St. Petersburg Premier Witte pressures the emperor toward a moderate constitution to reassure liberals amid the war with the Reds. A Workmen’s Council deputation demanded Krustaleff’s release. Procurator Kamishansky refused, warning of a general strike. In Warsaw police found bombs and explosives in a Jewish-occupied flat, prompting arrests and calls for Jewish massacre notices.
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St. Petersburg
Witte
National Assembly
Workmen’s Council
Count Witte
Kamishansky
Krustaleff
Warsaw
Russian Poland
Kaza Street
Argentina and Mexico in 1905 world trade and land holdings
The article notes Argentina’s area and population, its strong meat wool and corn production, and exports far exceeding U S levels in 1905. It also recounts a Hongkong electric stock investor joke, and describes Mexico’s vast estates with American owners like E D Morgan, detailing a 1 000 000 acre Corralitos grant with 40 000 cattle, 1 500 miners, and 175 miles of private railroad.
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United States
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Mexico
E. D. Morgan
Chihuahua
Western Miners to Probe Ex-Gov Steunenberg Assassination
Boise reports ex governor Steunenberg killed by a dynamite device at his Caldwell home. The Western Federation of Miners announces an inquiry to determine if a member committed the crime and to answer possible charges. A suspect identified as M J Hogelan registered at the Saratoga hotel from Denver.
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Idaho
Frank Steunenberg
Caldwell
Mies
Denver
Col
Guv Stellenberg
Western Federation of Miners
Charles H. Moyer
Federation
Ida
Stellenberg
Saratoga Hotel
M. J. Hogelan
Cargoes of Fat Turkeys From West Virginia to Pittsburg
Teams of poultry freight move upriver on the Ohio as Keystone State Greenland and Kanawha return laden with 600 to 800 crates per trip. West Virginia and Ohio farmers drive birds to markets, with long travels and careful guard over shipments.
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Keystone State
Greenland
Kanawha
Ohio
Pittsburg
Ironton
Ashland
Catlettsburg
Sandy
Huntington
West Virginia
Glenwood Landing
Printers' General Strike Aims Eight Hour Day
In New York on January 29 the International Typographical union plans a nationwide general strike in all shops across the United States and Canada unless employers grant an eight hour day. Previous strikes were regional. now a $250,000 treasury at stake backs a universal effort.
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Carriage and Wagon Workers’ Union
Chicano Criminal Court
Stephen Decatur, Jr
Cecelia A. Wolsey
New York
Diamond Shea's
Cape “Hatteras
N. C
Webb
Grand Rapids
Wis
Wisconsin Central Railroad Co
J. P. Morgan
Sigly
Academy of Rome
Morgan
United States
Ike Awrekk
BOQ Incs
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International Typographical Union
Canada
Treasury
Fitzsimmons to sue over alienation of affections
New York on January 2 reports that Bob Fitzsimmons has hired a lawyer to sue Maj. Miller for 100000 dollars alleging the alienation of his wife affection. Evidence is being collected for the case.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Maj. Miller
Midget Couple Wed In Council Bluffs Union
In Council Bluffs Iowa on January 2 Inez Lewis 427 inches tall 45 pounds married Jean Bregant an Austrian midget 49 inches tall 66 pounds in a ceremony that unites two unusually small individuals in matrimony.
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Council Bluffs
Inez Lewis
Jean Bregant
President McCall Resigns as NY Life Chief
New York on January 2 confirms John A. McCall has resigned the presidency of the New York Life Insurance Co. No one in his family commented. officials did not discuss the matter. The report states the resignation is now official.
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Alf Moore
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Lowndes County
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St. Louis
Irene Klonkow
Rogers Park
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McCall
New York
John A. McCall
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Munn & Co
American
Scientifc
All Newsdenkers
Washington
Chicago Newspaper Men Visit Havana Fortresses
Chicago journalists toured Havana fortresses on Monday then attended receptions at local newspaper offices and at the home of President Vaughan of the American clubs.
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Havana
Vaughan
Seven Foot Man Killed in Columbia Stone Attack
Columbia Mo Jan 2 Mitchell Shadrick seven feet tall was killed four miles west of Columbia by Henry Jonas aged 18 who struck him with a walnut sized stone from a distance of 440 feet.
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Mitchell Shadrick
Columbia
Henry Jonas
Shadrick
American Ambassador Extends New Year Greetings in Berlin
Charlemagne Tower visited the palace to offer New Year greetings to Emperor William. The emperor sent a personal message to Mr Roosevelt via Tower. The exchange highlights cordial ties between the United States and Germany at the outset of the year.
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No Risk. Policyholder argues insurer saw him as no risk
A Washington Star quote presents a policyholder disputing an insurer’s assessment, insisting he was a “sure thing” rather than a risky client. The exchange frames a debate over perceived risk in life insurance underwriting.
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Washington Star
Germany’s Holden Metz Expands Fortifications Near Gravelotte
Germany has held Metz for 35 years and continues to strengthen defenses by building three new forts. The forts command the plateaus of Gravelotte and Amanvilliers, enhancing strategic deterrence and military readiness.
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Holden
Metz
Gravelotte
Amanvilliers
How They Love One Another in Ally Sloper’s World
Gladys explains she has been married since last met and now lives in a flat. Ethel responds with curiosity asking for her husband’s name. Gladys reveals his name as Ally Sloper.
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Ethel
Ally Sloper
Engaged to the Angel? A Banter on Spectacle
In a witty exchange, Puck quips that the actress would not let the suitor waste money on the outdated show. The dialogue centers on engagement, skepticism, and theatrical vanity.
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Puck
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