Russia in turmoil as government declares civil war stance
In Livonia and Courland insurgents seize ground while estates burn and German nobles are held. The workers council prints 100000 copies claiming civil war on the proletariat and urges troops not to fire on kin. Berlin reports Nicholas plans to restore order and seek reforms with assembly aid.
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Dorpat
Livonia
Courland
Rigs
Wenden
St. Petersburg
Workmen's Council
Romanoffs
Riga
Berlin
Count von Alvenaleben
Vossische Zeitung
Nicholas
National Assembly
Government's Statement On Russia Crisis And Elections
St Petersburg reports a government position blaming constitutionalists and moderates for failing to curb armed rebellion led by socialist workers unions. It argues self preservation necessitated drastic measures to avert financial ruin and to restore order for elections, while acknowledging the dilemma of public misinterpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Associated Press
Explosion at New York worksite kills three
Three men were blown to atoms and over a dozen injured in a dynamite blast while redrilling a hole for a building opposite the Waldorf Astoria. Fragments scattered over 260 feet as chaos erupted near the hotel. At Madison, Governor LaFollette submitted his resignation to take effect in January.
Expedient to Control Elections Stated as Only Course
The remark describes an expedient to control elections and capture the dogma, asserting that the speaker has taken the only course left open to them. The fragment indicates a decisive political action aimed at shaping outcomes.
Recall of international fleet after Turkish waters demonstration
A demonstration fleet in Turkish waters has been recalled. A Danville Virginia storm caused the most damage in years to telephone and telegraph companies, with thousands of dollars in losses.
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Danville
Telephone and Telegraph Companies
Henry M. Whitney Angers Roosevelt Over Reciprocity Quoting
Henry M. Whitney of Boston, brother of the late William C. Whitney, a wealthy citizen, ran for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts on the Democratic ticket. During the campaign he claimed the president misquoted his remarks on Canadian reciprocity, and Roosevelt denied the misquotation and misrepresentation.
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Tlury M. Whitney
Roosevelt
Fall of a Master of Finance Leaves Walsh Network Fallout
Three Walsh institutions the Chicago National Bank Home Savings Bank and Equitable Trust fail under loans tied to Walsh ventures The new finance group led by C H Bosworth pledges to pay all depositors in full. bids circulate for Walsh coal and railroad properties while Dowie plans an apostolic college in Chicago.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
The
Home Savings Bank
Equitable Trust Company
United Banks
C. H. Bosworth
John J. Mitchell
Ernest A. Hamill
James H. Eckels
J. B. Forgan
Walsh
T. M. Jackson
Chicago National
Bosworth
Long
Bank
Bedford Quarries Company
Indiana
Southern Indiana Railroad Company
Monon
Akron Gnas Company
Akron
Tripois Southern Railway Company
Rand- McNally Company
Southern Indiana Express Company
Southern Indiana
Ridgely
Dowie
John Alexander Dowie
Apostolic College
Dr. Dowie
Too Many Irons in the Fire in Walsh Ventures
Disjointed notes describe Walsh juggling multiple projects or schemes around 1861 to 1887. Mentions an item valued at 900,000 with 41,000 in 1887 and references home savings, implying reorganizations or authorizations amid financial dealings.
Bank Robbery Reported in Marshfield Case
Marshfield Illinois on December 18 reports two highwaymen robbed the State bank of Colby Wisconsin of 4500 dollars. They forced the cashier at gunpoint to hand over the cash and then fled in a quick getaway.
Dignitaries Attend Mexico Congress Ceremony
Dec 18 report states President Dh received a congress order with ceremony attended by the sena mora, chamber of deputies, cabinet ministers, and supreme court judges. Two drownings noted in Indiana where Marl Rush and Glenn Jones perished on Bel River while Ice broke, others rescued after clinging to edge for about an hour.
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Ding
Congress
Ity
Mexico
Anand Worden
Coeither
Elanber of Deputies
Supreme Court
Logansport
Ind
Bel River
Marl Rush
Glenn Jones
Lawrence Jones
Clarence Benson
Woodrutt Iinhs
Lee
Senate confirms William Parrison Bradley as consul general
The senate in executive session confirmed the appointment of William Parrison Bradley of Hinels to be consul general at Manchester, G. I.
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Washington
Dee
Senate
Seston
Wiliam Parrison Bradley
Hlinels
Matchester
G. Li
New Postmaster Appointed for Chicago Area
The president sent nominations for postmaster and customs collectors including Chad Swithh in Superior district and Michigan names. The Senate confirmed Fret Ac Busse as postmaster for Chicago, completing the appointments.
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Ochicago
Wraesliicton
Senate
Chad Swithh
Superior
Mieho Wan
Devos
Milwaukee
Fret
Ac Busse
Chicago
Usse
Insurance man Andrew Harliton to testify in Paria case
Andrew Harliton the much wanted insurance man at Paria is expected to testify for Attorney Hughes but his physician forbids it. The report notes three Chicago stores had the largest Christmas trade ever. A quarrel leads Mrs. Wesley Peyton of Charlestown to shoot her husband causing a dangerous wound. Peter Rausch at Louisville drank carbolic acid and harmed himself after a quarrel with his wife. Bryan expected to reach Manila December 22. Pittsburg Steel Hoop Works main building destroyed by fire with losses around 600000. A portrait of Sir Henry Irving as King Philip of Spain by Whistler reportedly sold for 25200 to an American buyer, possibly J Pierpont Morgan.
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Andrew Harliton
Paria
Hughes
Chicago
Wesley Peyton
Charlestoun
W. Va
Peter Rausche
Louisville
Bryan
Manila
Pittsburg Steel Hoop Works
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
Sir Henry Irving
Philip of Spain
Whistler
Chicago Market Wrap of Livestock Prices and Receipts
Chicago markets report mixed cattle hog and sheep activity with receipts and shipments varying. Prices range from 4.60 to 5.10 for hogs and 3.25 to 6.05 for cattle, while pigs and porkers show modest gains and declines amid daily estimates for today and tomorrow.
Balfour Defends Free Trade Viewpoint in Leeds Speech
Arthur Balfour addresses a large audience at the Coliseum Leeds disputing fiscal policy within the Conservative party. He argues protection may be right or wrong but warns against general tariffs and insists retaliation and imperial schemes align with unionist aims. He notes ministerial appointments approved by King Edward.
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Leeds
Mawland
Arthur
Balfour
OOO
Tie
Vna
United States
Edward
Lord Edmund Vilamaurice
Miralty
George Lambert
Board Trade
Hudson KE. Kearley
Walter Runciman
Board of Education
Thomas Lough
Scotland
Alexander Ure, K
Niagara aids distressed schooner off Cape Hatteras
The steam yacht Niagara with How ard Gould aboard stood by the schooner Belle O Neil off Cape Hatteras after she signaled a leak and asked for towing into port. The El Sud also sighted the vessel but Niagara arrived first and waited for seas to ease before attempting rescue or tow to port.
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New York
Howard Gould
Niagara
Gould
Cape Hatteras
Bl Snd
Caribbean Sea
el Sud
Belle O'Neil
Georgetown
S. C
Bond
Dreyer Leaves State Prison on Parole
Dreyer was released on parole from the state penitentiary in Joliet on the evening train to Chicago. His son arrived from Chicago with papers showing pending employment upon release and accompanied him as Dreyer departed in a neat business suit.
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Dreyer
Joliet
State Penitentiary
Chicago
Two Bank Robbers Captured in Wisconsin Bank Heist
In Wausau two men who robbed the Colby State Bank in Colby Wisconsin were captured at a saloon with no resistance. They were brought to Marathon county jail. All stolen money was recovered. Both men are farmers and allegedly had no prior crimes. They claim unemployment drove the robbery as a desperation act.
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Wausau
Wis
Colby State Bank
Colby
Marathon County
Trust Company Resumes in Baltimore After Receiver Action
The Maryland Trust company resumes business in Baltimore with assets exceeding liabilities by more than 750000 dollars. The bank had been in receivership since October 19 1908 when its doors were closed.
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Ketetas
New, York
the Evening Journal
Waldorf Astoria
Madison, Wis
Cial
Gov
Ernor LaFollette
Tarie
Uary
Ollette
Tion
Royal Baking Powder CO
Henry M. Whitney
Walsh Institutions
Chicnago Nations
Chicago Bioks
Chicago Clearing House Association
Tlome Savings
Wisconsin
Marshfield, Ill
State Bank
Grain Market
Uae
Hhalls
Dicker
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