Widespread World News From A Turbulent Era
A mixed aggregation of dispatches reports Czar Nicholas pardoning Japanese prisoners fires destroying Ainsworth brainess portion, fires in Santiago de Chill exodus to Russia and industrial disruptions. Reports state British steamer wreck removed Suez canal reopen, Roosevelt avoids New Orleans speech, Lena released for Russia, and a New York tenement explosion.
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Nicholas
Brainess
Ainsworth
Santiago de Chill
Russia
Moscow
Point Richmond
Cal
Gomez Ia
United States
Chatham
Suez Canal
Imperial Manifesto Ends Autocracy in Russia
The October 1905 imperial manifesto declares free speech, press, assembly, and habeas corpus. Nicholas II abdicates autocratic rule as Count Witte becomes prime minister with powers to shape a national assembly and extended suffrage. The document promises civil liberties and a cabinet modeled on the British plan, signaling major political reform in Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Nicholas
Count Witte
Peterhof
Kura
Duane
Echiek
Hiedde
Will Temmie Artaleter
Untitled inquiry on policy and authority
Fragmented text describes a policy ban and references Orieal Mohkenker and Hedtant officials. Mentions Claire and Gene in an unclear debate about a Mil Getelatabeat event and a suggested change. Content is garbled with no clear outcome or date.
Boston Dress Suit Case Mystery Solved At Last
The dismembered body found in a dress suitcase at Winthrop on September 21 is believed to be Susan Geary of Cambridge. Miss Geary, 21, a chorus girl known as Ethel Durrell, was identified by rings as hers. Police hold Morris Nathan, secretary of her theatrical company, on a murder charge after verification of her disappearance.
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Boston
Winthrop
Susan Geary
Cambridge
Miss Geary
J. D. Geary
Shepherd King’ Company
Ethel Durrell
Bank shooting ends in hostage standoff and deaths in Illinois
In Bloomington Illinois on a Saturday mayor Charles Nickel of Chenoa was killed in the Bank of Chenoa. Brick mason Hugh Jones also died. Farmer William Leduc shot and wounded two others before surrendering and being jailed. Leduc had domestic troubles linked to Nickel and had long acted oddly, neighbors say.
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Bloomington
I.L
Charles Nickel
Chenoa
Hugh Jones
William Leduc
Leduc
Jones
Nickel
Harriman and Hill At War Over Salt Lake Entry
Boston report says James J. Hill denies Burlington route will enter Salt Lake City while Hullington plans expansion into Salt Lake. Officials confirm a broader, long term railroad clash between Harriman and Hill despite signs of an agreement to disagree.
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Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Moro Moros Made Good in Mindanao Action
Manila troops under Captain Frank R McCoy of the Third Cavalry surprised the Moro leader the Datto All and killed him with his son and ten followers. Forty-three Moros were wounded and captured. Three Americans were killed and two wounded. Ammunition and arms were seized.
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Manila
Frank R McCoy
Third Cavalry
Woods
Datto
Mindanao
Strikers Rally Funds Amid Consistent Govt Pressure
Report from St Petersburg notes strikers claim they have funds though origin is unclear as Moscow merchants reportedly support the movement. Authorities face pressure to allow continued action under a ballot, with the government potentially forced to respond.
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St Peterburg
St Peteraburg
Mosccaw
Millimnetoo
Found Five Thousand Dollars in Baby Bugay
A cryptic report notes Mrs Cunliffe linked to a will dispute and a $5000 recovery amid a $141,000 theft attributed to her husband. Detective work by Superintendent J Rilerman leads to a complainant at a Laren street address as part of the investigation into a baby carriage consignment with $60,000 missing.
More Trouble for Insurance Companies in Ohio Case
Proceedings began Saturday in the circuit court with Attorney Hagelbarger acting on advice from the attorney general against Mutual and New York Life to restrain them from operating in Ohio. The suit alleges the firms have exceeded their powers for the past five years in violating state rules.
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Keron
Ohio
Hagelbargar
Monnett
Ghia
Mutdalism Insurance Company
New York Life Insuranc Company
She
Conpanies
Tin Lowe
Wlan
Freshy Pierson's Death Tied to Delta Kappa Epsilon Initiation
Gambier Ohio, a Kenyon freshman D Stewart L Pierson was killed Saturday night by a train near a railroad bridge while awaiting initiation into Delta Kappa Epsilon. Fraternity members deny any act of violence and parent L N Pierson witnessed the incident as he prepared to attend his son's initiation.
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Gambier
Stewart L. Pierson
Kenyon College
Delta Kappa Epsilon
Pierson
L. N Pierson
Cincinnati
Person
Russian situation alarmed. US wary of St Petersburg unrest
Washington reports a dispatch from Spencer Eddy noting the alarm in Russia as conditions in St. Petersburg threaten Americans. Secretary Root and Assistant Secretary Bacon discussed instructions to protect U.S. residents, with the legation ready to shelter citizens if a general uprising occurs. Few Americans remain in the city, most tourists having left for the winter.
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Washington
Russia
State Department
Spencer Eddy
St. Petersburg
Root
New York
Bacon
Eddy
Department
Legation Antil
Killed by His Guide Aboard Rough Mexican Trek
San Francisco reporters recount the death of John O'Dea, an American mining engineer, murdered weeks ago while traveling from Hermosillo to interior mines. He hired a native guide near Hermosillo, and six miles outside town his body was found along the trail. The incident ends a perilous journey linked to his mining work in Baja California.
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San Francisco
Topeka
John O'Dea
Hermosillo
Bonora
O'Dea
Fuuy Aman
A Billion Dollar Country Washington
A bulletin from the bureau of the Department of Commerce and Labor projects U S foreign commerce for 1905 exceeding 1 000 100 908 dollars. For the nine months ended September imports for manufacturing use total 422 000 000 dollars and exports of manufactured goods reach 424 000 000 dollars. Manufacturer’s wares imported in the nine months of 1905 nearly double the value of the same period in 1909.
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Washington
Bureau of Wratletion
Department of Commerce and Labor
United States
White Ribbon Day Observed in Los Angeles Churches
Los Angeles and surrounding towns marked White Ribbon Day honoring the visiting delegates to the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention. A principal event featured a sermon by Miss Elizabeth Vanwood of New York, superintendent of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union.
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Bunday
Los Angeles
Los Angels
Cal
Wmvention
Mie Hitzabeth Wo Grvanwoot
New York
Ie Mvanmel Matheny
Firat
Detlonal Chuireh
Russian Troops Warned to Fire on Revolt in St Petersburg
Reports from St Petersburg show high government circles expect deadly clashes as troops may be ordered to fire on revolutionaries. Kharkoff is under siege with a state of unrest in the provinces while a city proclamation promises supply and peace through armed protection.
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St. Petersburg
Kharkoff
Nicholala
Moscow
Kargun
Russia
Mall
Roosevelt in great danger after steam collision near New Orleans
The fruit steamer Esparza collided with the magnolia tender Magnolia while transporting President Roosevelt Secretary Loeb and Dr. Rixey to the West Virginia on Thursday night. The Magnolia sustained hull damage with waterline breaches but no one in the presidential party was harmed.
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New Orleans
Magnolla
Loeb
Rixey
West Virginia
Fire destroys coal plants and bridges in Thursday blaze
A Thursday night blaze near an oil storage runaway burned three coal crushing plants and damaged two bridges. General Superintendent Smith was badly burned on the neck. Firefighter winds were light. damage is estimated at 160200 dollars. The disaster threatens imminent production shutdowns due to halted sinewime for lack of sale.
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Smith
Sinelime
Treaty talks stall on China sanitation net amendment
Washington reports acknowledge that U S and China are far apart on treaty language regarding the Chineist sanitation net. Following a presidential recommendation, both governments have failed to reach a joint agreement and await Congress action amid ongoing stalemate.
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Washington
United States
China
Congress
Kooseret
Sweden King Declares Future Welfare Policy At Meeting
Stockholm reports a royal gathering where King Seedy proclaimed future welfare of Sweden as the goal. He emphasized unity and the nation's well being, urging citizens to support the path ahead.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Sod
Btaten Man Crime Report Details A Drunken Miner
A drunken miner Toceon annone Guarigi returned home Friday night and argued with his wife over drinking. He struck her in the face and fired two shots, one of which took effect. He then began assaulting another, was pursued by Kiogel and Aria Arita, leading to a fatal outcome near the scene as officers arrested him.
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Toceon
Guarigi
Mita
Arita
Klogel
Emperor William warns of probable war and readiness
Berlin reports Emperor William, in Dresden and Berlin speeches, urges Germans to be ready for war. He tells Saxon Grenadier officers to keep powder dry and words whetted, and addresses Boers at a Schloss dinner after Moltke statue unveiling. He asserts Germany must confront any who threaten its interests.
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Berlin
William
Germany
Dresden
Dresden Schloss
Ing
Field Marshal von Moltke
the Schloss
End of Autocracy in Russian Empire
The article describes a series of ministerial councils in St Petersburg led by Count Witte to enact reforms including free press and speech, a revised railway budget, and measures toward constitutional government. It notes Witte's meeting with the czar, the emperor's fatigue with strife, and the proposal to abrogate autocratic power and create a ministerial, constitutionally responsible government.
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Gt. Petersburg
Count Wurr
Hilkoff
Count Witte
Darrataci
Goobting for Utah Promotes Prosperity in Industry
A fragmented historical notice reports manufacturers signing to boost home industry, expand manufacturing capacity, and promote prosperity. The coalition aims to keep members open to new series, invite manufacturers to join, and support establishment at home and abroad.
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Salt Lake City
Vlention
Ansonle
Mtu
Hanw
Tein Berd
Runaway Car Causes Injuries on New Willamhore Bridge
A runaway car on the New Willamhore suspended bridge over the Kael river on Thursday injured about twenty five people, with two believed seriously hurt. The car sped toward the Manhattan approach of the bridge as brakes failed, crashing near Fourteenth Street and causing a stampede of bystanders and several victims.
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New York
Kael
Manhattan
Christophe
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