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Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1904

Page

4

Britain Russia peace talks show progress in North Sea affair

London reports indicate negotiations between Great Britain and Russia are advancing toward a settlement under the Hague convention. Despite pacific talks, London endured a war panic spurred by Gibraltar and Vigo rumors, while officials insist no fleet actions are planned and the international commission selection proceeds.

London Great Britain Russia North Sea International Commission Vigo United States Gibraltar Rojestvensky

King Edward Meets Russian Ambassador in London

King Edward received Count Benckendorff at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday morning. A lengthy conference with Lord Lansdowne and Lord Selbourne followed, leading to a cabinet meeting called for Wednesday. The draft convention for a North Sea incident inquiry was delivered to St. Petersburg awaiting the czar’s acceptance and immediate appointment of commissioners.

Count Benckendorff Lord Lansdowne King Edward Buckingham Palace Foreign’ Office Tord Ltrsvara Tor Omerss St. Petersburg Gibraltar London Rojestvensky Edward Edward Had Chosen On Which To Express To Count Benckendorff North Sea Lord Selburne Admiralty

Naval tensions stir Petersburg as war plans unfold

Reports from Vigo and Gibraltar hint at a volatile scene as naval officers push to embroil Russia with England. The government confirms Admiral Kaznakoff joins an international North Sea commission, with a second appointee pending.

St. Petersburg Gibraltar Foreign Office Admiralty Russia England Kaznakoff Admiralty Council

Cone of Vesuvius Cone Drops into Crater in Naples

The cone on Mount Vesuvius crater, formed during the last eruption, fell into the crater Tuesday with a tremendous roar. Explosions shook the mountain and an immense black ash column spread over the surrounding country within 25 miles. The disturbance lasted only a short time.

Naples Mount Vesuvius

Editor Col. A. M. Flagg Dies by Drowning in Duluth

Col A M Flagg former editor of the Duluth News-Tribune committed death by own action Tuesday afternoon by drowning in Duluth Minnesota. He had been in ill health for months and had recently taken a vacation to his old home in Rockford Illinois before returning unable to resume work.

Duluth, Minn A. M. Flagg Duluth News-Tribune

How to Vote on the Chicago New Charter Amendment

Voters will receive a special ballot with the constitutional amendment and other questions. To approve, mark a cross in the Yes square. to reject, mark No. The amendment grants Chicago broader home rule while not harming other areas, and requires a statewide majority. Election judges should be ready to explain the measure.

Chicago Illinois

Thanksgiving Proclamation Declares Thanksgiving Day

President Theodore Roosevelt issues the 1904 Thanksgiving proclamation setting Thursday, November 24, as a day of festival and thanksgiving. He praises peace at home, abundant harvests, and national duty, urging religious and charitable effort and unity under divine guidance.

Washington United States The Theodore Roosevelt Washlington

Harmony in danger threatens Boston Symphony Orchestra

Boston, Nov. 3. A crisis looms as a majority of players join the Musicians Protective union and threaten to quit unless all follow. Maj. Henry L. Higginson opposes unionism and has made strong remarks. disbanding or loss of Higginson's financial support appears likely.

Boston Boston Symphony Orchestra Henry L. Higginson Musicians’ Protective Union Maj. Higginson May Wigginson

Plain Murder Case Tied to Inquest at Hartford City

Coroner Hollis declares the Sanderson death a first degree murder after Tuesday afternoon's inquest. Four to five arrests expected, with two or three charged as murderers and others as accessories. Autopsy ends any doubt of suicide.

Hartford City Ind Hollis E. P. Sanderson

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