Emperors Reform Plan in Russia Faces Mixed Reactions
In St Petersburg a Dec 22 report cites Nicholas's manifesto as broad and potentially liberal yet cautious. It backs peasant equality in law, expands zemstvo rights, protects Jews and Armenians, and revises press laws while warning extremists. Witte is poised to steer the ministerial commission. zemstvo meetings show support and tension as reforms unfold.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Russia
Zemstvo
Semnivo
Coume
Oberlin Bank Stockholders Face Recapitalization
Receiver Robert Lyon of the closed Citizen's National Bank of Oberlin informs stockholders they may stand double their stock value as about 260 percent of the holdings will be used in this manner. The filing outlines the bank's orderly liquidation plan and the impact on creditors and shareholders.
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Gleveland
Robert ‘Lyon
Citixen
Bank of Oberlin
Allen's Foot-Ease Advertisement Notice
An old style ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease tired aching feet. It claims relief from swelling sweating blisters bunions and pain and offers a free trial package. Sold by druggists and shoe dealers with contact from Allen Olmsted LeRoy NL.
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Jain
Allen
Dress Allen
Olmsted
LeRoy, NL
Ship near destruction and crew fate uncertain
Reports from New York and various ports describe a steamship near breaking up off Fire Island amid dense fog and heavy surf. Thirty three crew remain unconfirmed. life-saving crews watch the beach as wrecking tugs failed to return, risking total loss if the steamer breaks apart. A separate gale capsized a tug near St Joseph with crews saved, while Begortu schooner remains overdue near St Johns. Valencia ashore at Port du France in danger of total wreck.
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New York
Dee
Drimelzier
Fira Island
Imimidentidanger
Hadéa
St. Johns
N. F
Kingston
Jamaica
Valencia
Port-du-France
Aged Moravia Woman Ends Suffering With Terrible Self Harm
In Ottumas Iowa December 24 Mrs Sarah Foote an 80 year old Moravia resident afflicted with rheumatism for five years killed herself by stabbing after a period of fretfulness and suspected mental decline. Found by son in law F T Wilmot she died before physicians could arrive.
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Ottumas
Sarah Foote
Moravia
Dir. Wilot
Liewite
Worshippers Hit By Gunfire In Alabama Church Attack
In Haareville Stouts Mountain a Christmas celebration at a negro church was fired on from outside. Pastor Rev Clay was wounded, Ike Woodward and Bob Jackson seriously hurt, Henry Jett found dead with a pistol nearby. John Jett and Ted Blackwell detained.
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Haareville
Ala
Stouts Mountain
Clay
Ike Woodward
Bob Jackson
Henry Jett
Deere
John Jett
Ted Blackwell
Physicians Sail for Panama on Pan-American Delegation
Baltimore dispatch reports twenty-two physicians plus accompanying nonmedical attendees sailing for Panama as delegates to the fourth Pan American Medical Congress to meet there January 3. The party will then proceed to Havana to be guests of the American Public Health Association meeting January 9.
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Baltimore
Srverdi
Ateamship
Panama
Pan-American Medical Congress
Havana
American Public Health Association
Raid on Annapolis Tipplers Targets Midshipmen Trust
Annapolis authorities prepare for a raid over a holiday period seeking to curb illicit liquor. Reports say liquor shipments were planned, some smuggled in and multiple batches stopped. The prison ship Sante is noted as full of offending midshipmen. authorities recommend discipline by Commandant Badger.
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Annapolis
Academy
Ng. Lange
Wate Wen
Badger
Plan for Federal Council of Reform Churches in United States
An official announce ment outlines a federation plan to unite Presbyterian and reform churches under a Federal Council while preserving creeds governance and worship. Representation based on communicants yields 56 council seats. plan allows joint action on unresolved matters, with member bodies maintaining autonomy.
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New York
United States
Reformed Churches
United States of America
Rvi Freud
Presbyterian Church North
Presbyterian Church South
German Reformed Churches
Pittsburgh
Dutels Reformed
Presbyterian General Synod
United Presbyterian
Cumberland Presbyterian
Christian Reformed
Associate Reformed Synod of the
South
Reformed Presbyterian
Teo
Federaion
Comeed
Christmas Joy Overcomes Louis Simmons Sadness
In Chicago on December 20 a six year old boy, Louis Simmons, was overwhelmed by holiday joy from gifts and a stocking full of sweets. He collapsed with heart failure and was rushed to hospital, where his condition remained serious as his parents kept vigil all night.
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Ohicago
Louis Simmons
Santa Claus
Svas
Illinois town fire sweeps through Cairo Illinois
A fire swept through a portion of Cairo destroying all buildings east of the railroad tracks after starting in a butcher shop. Firefighters from the city aided others. by 9 pm the blaze was under control. Losses were not yet estimable.
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Cairo
Doe
We Town
Aind
Boxing scandal prompts West End Club suspensions in St Louis
Directors of the West End Club suspend Abe Attell Monte Attell Johnny Reagan and Toluti Reid, amid revelations of a rigged Dec 15 bout and a planned rematch. President Haughton says investigation found evidence of questionable conduct and actions taken to halt further schemes.
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West End
Abe
Monte Atte
Chicago
Johnny Reagan
Brooklyn
Toluti Reid
Maniser
Reigan
South
Monte Attell Reagan
Deu
Niles
Reagan
Haughton
Board of Directors
Aue Attell
Wisconsin Teachers Meet in Milwaukee Session Opens Tomorrow
The Wisconsin State Teachers association begins sessions tomorrow in Milwaukee with discussions on teachers work and wages. Notable attendees include McLenegan and A. I. Kagel, J. T. Hooper, C. W. Wit tenders, and B. L. Jackson, with efforts noted to elect more women to official negotiations. The day features superintendent meetings led by Calvin N. Kendall and an informal banquet to close the session.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin State Teachers’ Association
McLenegan
A. I. Kagel
J. T. Hooper
Ashland
C. W. Wittenders
B. BL Jackson
Whitewater
Calvin N. Kendall
Judionapolis
Pabst
Bishop Spalding
Peoria
John Midden
Dead man and 14 injured in Wabash derailment tragedy
A head on collision on the Wabash railroad near Mancje Function Fors Wiypest last evening involved a west bound freight and an east bound passenger train. One man is believed killed, a woman passenger fatally injured, and 12 to 13 others seriously or less seriously hurt. Engineers Charles Ernest and J H Carpenter were among the injured as the wreckage destroyed engines and cars.
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Charles Ernest
J.H. Carpenter
To Be Married by Mother Mrs Macdonald Plans Dual Weddings
In St Louis on December 2 Mrs Vinne Ruth Macdonald head of the New Thought church will read the wedding rites for her two daughters. Miss Theodore, 16, is to wed W A Dwinnell of the city. Edna, the elder sister, will marry Bertram Caville of London at the Church of Practical Christianity overseen by Mrs Macdonald.
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St. Louis
Vinne Ruth Macdonald
New Thought Church
Theodore
W. A. Dwinell
Edna
Bertram Caville
London
Church of Practical Christianity
Macdonald
Catastrophe at Glens Ler Hotel Walls Collapse
A coroner's jury found heavy wind caused the collapse of the Glens Ler hotel walls, blamed on a 54 mile per hour gust. Six people died in the disaster, with Building Inspector J Houghton noted by the jury.
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Crocket
Glens Ler
Weather -Bureau
Toversl
Econ
J Houghton
Abolition of Grand Jury Systems Spreads West and North
Wisconsin and North Dakota have abolished the grand jury system, with Minnesota following. The legislature votes to adopt a constitutional amendment to eliminate it, shifting preliminary examinations to county courts and prosecutors, aiming to reduce expense and bias in indictments. Strong support cites past abuses and inefficiency, while Wisconsin details show warrants issued by clerks or district attorneys and limited use of grand juries for major cases.
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St Paul
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Orso
England
America
Milwaukee
Legar Munchtery
Normey
Aiftwaukee
Arnica Salve Sold At Local Drug Store
A fragment notes a family in a remote area relies on Buckten’s Arnica Salve for Burns Cats Cuts Wounds Ulcers. The item mentions Prank Naa ler’s Drug Store as the seller.
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Buckten
Fort Worth Woman Admits Murder for Money
Ethel Keniong confessed in Fort Worth Texas that she killed J C Sneed to gain $4 for herself, claiming she acted under the direction of B F Johnson who promised her an dress if she kept quiet. Johnson and four others are reportedly implicated.
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Fort. Worth
Texas
Ethel
J.C. Sneed
Acter
F. Johnson
Ake
Johnson
Sneed
Bogus Lord's Partner Charged in Fraudulent Registration Case
John L. Gillespie of St. Louis and Joan, a saloon keeper, faced charges of fraudulent registration as an informal equivalent to an affidavit. Assistant Circuit Attorney Hancock returned the case to the clerk of the Court of Criminal Corrections today. Tobias Le. Gespié, a former partner in a Bata unite pecutrice, is implicated in aiding. The case concerns a trapulent registration of 101 names.
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John L. Gillespie
St. Louis
Saloin- Joan
St Louis
Anf Nl
Hancock
Court of Criminal Corrections
Tobiy le
Gespié
Veteran Hill of Forty-First Ohio Dies After Excitement
Wogeries Indiana December 28 report that Joun Hill a Civil War veteran who served in the Forty-first Ohio Infantry died suddenly last night. The cause attributed to effects of excitement and exposure during a recent property incident.
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Wogeries
Ind
de. Joun Hill
Forty-first Ohio Infantry
Mystery surrounds slain girl's identity in Colorado
Reports from Colorado Springs allege the murdered girl may be Mrs. Bouton of Syracuse, N Y. Police face tangled timelines as Franklin and Mrs Bouton vanish after late September quarrels. Clues include a burned face, missing jewelry, and disputed connections to Mount Cutler.
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Colorado ‘Springs
Colo
Mount Cutler
Bouton
Syracuse
New York Scheme Aims to Curb Drunkards After New Year
Officials plan arrest and hospitalization for habitual drinkers starting January 1 to reduce Bellevue alcohol ward overcrowding. The program targets 40-year-old and repeat offenders, with police arresting alcoholics deemed old customers and likely to be readmitted to the ward. Overcrowding measured by about 70 patients with only 25 beds available.
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New York
Dor
Bellevue Asprit
Mabel Spangs Released After Reconciliation in Philadelphia
In New York on December 29 18 year old Mabel Spang Wis released fromYonkers Bond sanitarium pending a hearing before Judge Marean next Saturday after reconciliation between her parents. She celebrated with schoolfriends and performed at a Broadway theater this evening. Her release follows hopes she will be cleared of insanity charges. Father and mother will attend the court Saturday with Iva Bamberger the attorney involved.
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New York
Dex
Philadelphia
Hmu‘bel Spang
Mabel Spong
Hey
Iva Bamberger
Land Scandal in California Lawsuit Over Lands
Land case in Mono county court seeks to recover title to lands in Plumas and Modoc counties and other western lands with estimated value around 80000 dollars. Plaintiffs include Millie Conklin of Berkeley against attorney J. Campbell and John A Benson of Oakland and Thomas B Walker lumber dealer of Minnesota.
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San Franches
J. ©. Cambell
John
A. Benson
Oakland
Cal
Millie Conklin
Berkley
Palaré
Nevada
Oregon
Washington
Ana
Thomas “B. Walker
Amigneapmatt
Notable political figures surrender for naturalization frauds
St Louis officials Thomes Barrett former marshal John P. Doki former chair of the democratic city central committee and Pollen Frank Garrett surrendered today and were taken to the penitentiary to begin their sentences. A last bid for release will seek a writ of habeas corpus from the United States Supreme Court.
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St. Louis
Thomes &. Barrett
St. Lorik Court of Appeals
Joha P. Doki
Democratic City Central Committee
Pollen Frank
Garrett
United States
Au Preme Court
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Edward Westfield
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