Emperor Nicholas Avoids Direct Reply to Duma Demands
In St. Petersburg the week ended with uncertainty as Emperor Nicholas and the government avoided addressing the Duma’s address. Amnesty partials may be granted for political offenders while other demands await legislative action. Mouromtsef’s visit yielded no change, and cabinet members at a gala luncheon offered no political remarks.
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St. Petersburg
Nikolas
Mouromtsef
Peterbot
M. Mouromi
No Ammunition Threatens Navy Readiness
Rear Admiral Mason, chief of the bureau of ordnance, warned that a major ammunition shortage will cripple the fleet in the coming years. He told the secretary of the navy and noted over 12 million dollars was cut from estimates, leaving the bureau “short of desperate” and signaling ships may be commissioned without adequate ammunition or ordnance stores.
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Washington
Manon
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Navy
Bureau of Ordinance
Department
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Mason
Wayne
Mik
More Trouble Threatened Gunboats Ordered From Porto Rico
The revenue cutter Algonquin is ordered to monitor the Mona Passage and search Mona island for Dominican revolutionists suspected of moving to St. Thomas and Santo Domingo. Gunboats Newport and Nashville ordered to respond to Santo Domingo. Washington circular from the Potomac department cautions Memorial Day observances and urges restraint to honor those who suffered for the nation.
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Santo Domingo
San Juan
P. R
United States Revenue
Algonquin
Mona Passage
Mona Island
St. Thomas
Newport
Nashville
Washington
Pxnociaton
Department of the Potomac
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Died to Save His Father in Naples Floods
Two deaths were recorded from heavy rains in Naples a man and an 11 year old boy drowned after trying to reach the father in the torrent. The boy rushed toward the stream despite warnings to flee and reached his father before they were swept away.
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Naples
Anti-Graft Bill Defeated By House Vote
The House refused to pass the anti graft bill by a 107 to 66 vote. The measure, aimed at confidential cotton transactions and related matters, sought to include members of Congress within its scope. The bill stirred concerns about market effects if its contents became public.
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Washington
House
Conterses
Congress
Indiana
Grosvonor
Okla
Dr Williams Pink Pills Healed Rheumatism Says Topeka User
A Topeka resident on crutches credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with a dramatic recovery from severe rheumatic pain. The testimonial claims long lasting relief after a year of worsening symptoms and notes the pills contain no narcotics. Sold by druggists or by mail from the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady N Y.
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Topeka
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Iaes
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Williane
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Roy
Willian
Mont Seine
Williatiy
Dr. Willans Medicine Co
Schenectady
Caribou as A Strong Swimmer in Water
A Scribner's Magazine writer describes the caribou as a adept swimmer with a dense pelage and cork jacketlike coat. They swim higher in water than any other quadruped, canoemen unable to overtake a vigorous buck, and may paddle at about five miles an hour. The piece mentions woodlands and tough country restricting rapid land travel and notes sightings of caribou crossing broad bays in their migrations.
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Cal
David Lichly
Southern Pacific Track
Saratoff Province
Russia
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James County
Teno
Tennessee
Norman
Chattanooga
Tewin Tucker
Savings Bhani
Newport News
Tucker
Esa
Titled Tradesman and Polish Litterateur
The Earl of Burrington born 62 years ago succeeded his father in 1881 and dabbled in trade opening a fruit shop in Parliament Street London in 1804. Jakob Goldsamit, once a Wantagh University lecturer and noted author and correspondent, has moved to Boston as a refugee from Russian police persecutions.
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Parliament Street
London
Europe
Boston
Jakob
Goldsamit
Wantaw University
Garfield Ten On Brooklyn and Buckingham Burial Board Tale
A garbled notice references Garfield Ten in London queries about Linduthor of the Ine and a Buckingham burial board restriction on a wife’s tombstone. It notes Marie Beyrvoty, a circus dancer, spinning 2450 revolutions in New York, setting a world record. Also advertised is a rail fare sale to Missouri river and major midwestern cities with May and June departure dates and stopovers.
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London
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Detord
New York
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Barnum and Bailey's Circus
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F. Ky
Utah
Wyoming
Missouri River
St. Louis
Memphis
Chicago
St. Paul
C. P. Warren
Dooly Block
Salt Lake City
Arctic explorers discuss snow as drinkable water
Paradextent reports Arctic explorers claim thirst is amplified by snow when solid and only meltwater can quench it. They note Arctic natives would endure severe thirst rather than melt snow. Once melted, the snow becomes drinkable water.
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Arctic
Do Fine Work Dredges For Gold Sand Profitability
Dredges used in taking gold bearing sand from river beds operate economically, able to be profitable when six or seven cents worth of gold are obtained from a ton of gravel in some cases.
Native tribes ready to rise at Natal Tugela site
A condensed roundup reports unrest among native tribes at the Natal Tugela site with tensions rising. The piece also notes insurance losses in London and Lancashire, several violent incidents, and various political and economic developments across Europe and the United States.
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California
Londem and Lancashire Insurance Company
Brintoll
Lisolsi
Monastir
Madrid
Alfonso
Ena
Rattenders
Shenandoah
Oakland Stock and Bond Exchange
San Francisco
House Committee On Samular Affaire
United States
Porto Rico
Students of Vesuvius and the fate of Pliny the Elder
The article recalls the Vesuvian eruption of 79 AD and Pliny the Elder as the earliest recorded student of volcanic activity. It notes his calm observations during the disaster, his retreat to a friend's house, and his death found in the same posture as he slept, as described by his nephew in Tacitus.
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Palmieri
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Vesuving
Pliny
Vesuvius
Tacitus
Mistaken Idea Prompts Student Quip in Chicago Tribune
A prof of political economy declares you cannot get something for nothing. A witty reply from a young man with a wicked eye interrupts, noting he once got the mausies for nothing, as printed in the Chicago Tribune.
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