Collapse of Moscow Uprising Ends Reds First Coup Attempt
The Moscow insurrection is crushed as authorities report no military support from the populace and a failed general strike. Officials warn further terror may follow while peasants’ hunger drives possible uprisings before spring. Peter Struve acknowledges defeat and calls for unity in emancipation struggles.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Peter Struve
Osvobodenie (Emancipation
M. Struve
Mistchenko
League of Leagues
Drgma
Chariton Fire Destroys Six Stores and Post Office
A major blaze in Chariton Iowa burned six brick blocks on the north square destroying six premier stores and the post office with extensive contents. Mayor Alexander estimated total losses near 100000 dollars. Firefighters and safety crews reported the incident as a busy night as thieves and looters were deterred by rapid response.
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Chariton
Iowa
Evening Journal
Alexander
Bank vault robbed in Iroquois Illinois heist
Special to The Evening Journal reports safe blowers wrecked the vaults at the Bank of Iroquois in Iroquois Illinois eighty miles from Chicago. All funds in the vault were stolen totaling several thousand dollars.
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Chicago, Ill
Evening Journal
Bank of
Iroquois
Iroquois, Ill
Chicago
Strawboard Mills Shut Down In Gas Belt
Orders to cease operations were issued today at several strawboard mills in the gas belt controlled by the United Boxboard and Taper company. Plants in Yorktown Paton Anderson and Kokomo are affected. resume date is not known.
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Strawboard Mills
Muncie
Ind
Strawboard
Gas Belt
United Boxboard and Taper Company
Yorktown
Paton, Anderson and
Kokomo
Diptheria Attacks Animals Spark City Alarm
In Battle Creek Michigan on Liberty Street a dog and a cat fell ill with diphtheria and a policeman shot the animals amid concerns about pets spreading contagious disease. The incident drew local interest over household animal health and public risk.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Liberty Street
Pennsylvania interests buy 117 acres coal land in Sullivan County
In Linton Indiana on December 50 Z W Orr of Wittsburg and M W Mannsfield of Indianapolis representing Pennsylvania railway interests purchased 117 acres of coal land in Sullivan County from Wiley Gambill for 17000 dollars.
Burglars Fail to Loot W A Cameron Bank Vault
Thugs wrecked the Cameron bank vault at Elliott Illinois with nitro glycerine but failed to enter the inner safe. Bloomington reports indicate the blast left damage yet the inner strongroom withstood the attempt.
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Bloomington
W. A. Cameron Bank
Elliott, IL
Situation in San Domingo Reports Small Force Concentrating
A telegram from the United States consul at Puerto Plata says a small force is concentrating near Santo Domingo. Pérez is reported at Monte Christi and Caceres has sailed for the capital.
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San Domingo
A_ telegram
State Department
United States
Puerto Plata
Founder of Ben Hur Tribe Dead at 54 in Indiana
Crawfordsville Ind Dec 30 Frank L Snyder founder and supreme scribe of the Tribe of Ben Hur fraternal insurance order died of stomach cancer He was 54 years old in Crawfordsville Indiana and his death ends a lengthy leadership role in the fraternal group.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Frank L. Snyder
Christmas Gifts Announced for Missionary Society
Two gifts totaling 16000 dollars are announced in Cincinnati for the Foreign Missionary Society of the Christian Church.
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Foreign Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Cincinnati
Dunkirk
N. Y
Franklin Bicentennial Celebrations Across Cities
Two centuries after his birth in Boston, Benjamin Franklin is honored in Paris and many American cities. The New York statue by E. Plassmann honors his legacy, given in 1912 by Captain Benjamin De Groot. Franklin was born January 6, 1705 old style, January 17 new style.
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Benjamin Franklin
Boston
Paris
Ranklin
Diplomata America
New York
E. Plassman
Benjamin de Groot
Franklin
Death of Charles T Yerkes Ends Noted Railway Financier Career
New York dispatch reports Charles T Yerkes a Chicago and London financier died at the Waldorf Astoria after a six week illness from a cold and complications. His wife Mrs Yerkes reportedly relented to visit as he died. Yerkes known as Pluck rebuilt Philadelphia finances and later expanded into railroads and London ventures. His career included a Philadelphia bond redemption plan and later acquittals after prior convictions, ending with his death at the Waldorf Astoria.
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New York
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
London
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Yerkes
Chas. T. Yerkes
Charles Edward Yerkes
Chas. Bondamiter
Sixty-eghth Street
Fifth Avenue
Philadelphia
Common Schools
Central College
Fairmount Park
Philadelphia Man Settles Debts with Creditors on Christmas Eve
A man who had been discharged from officie tidings to Philadelphia invited all his former creditors to his office on Christmas Eve and handed each a check for the full balance owed at the time of his failure after restoring his fortune.
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Philadelphia
Tole
Unseasonable Weather Dampens Holiday Trade
New York reports unseasonably mild December weather dampening holiday sales but Christmas trade still yields a confident outlook. Open winter conditions boost outdoor work and ensure higher building totals while inventories stay manageable despite continued production and repairs.
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New York
G. Dun & Co
Antra
United States
Vhe
Canada
Filipinos Push for Immediate Independence at Bryan Banquet
In Manila the banquet for W. J. Bryan drew demands for instant independence of the Philippines. Aguinaldo attended as Bryan offered no promises, leaving natives disappointed. The menu bore a US tag under an insurgent banner. Elsewhere Italian railroad workers near Brunswick, New Jersey rioted after a paymaster robbery.
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Manila
W. J. Bryan
United States
Bryan
Aguinaldo
Chicago Markets at Year End 1905 Hogs and Cattle Mixed
Chicago markets report mixed cattle and hog prices with official receipts and shipments for Dec 30 1905 and outlook for Jan 1 1906. Estimated receipts edge higher with hogs trading 5 to 10 higher and light hogs around 84 95 to 5 06. Cattle and sheep show stable or unchanged prices amid active packing demand.
Campbell and Grey Clash Over Fiscal Reform in UK Campaign
London dispatch reports Campbell Bannerman and ex Premier Balfour drawing sharp lines in the election fight. Campbell Bannerman argues for fiscal reform and home rule compromise, while Balfour warns Unionists of Irish self rule and independence, with Grey warning that Chamberlain’s policy harms national prosperity.
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London
Henry Cabell Banterman
Thur J. Balfour
United Kingdom
Fermiine
Scotland
Audt
Queen's Hall
South Africa
Edward Grey
Belford
Northumberland
Chamberlain
Ireland
Transvaal
Eight Days Lost in a Mine Rescue of Davis in Wilkes-Barre
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania laborer Joseph Davis was entombed for eight days in a mine before rescue. He entered a mine on Dee 20 and got lost in underground workings. He was unconscious at first, later revived and described wandering while avoiding the opening. He survived on a dinner pail, tea, and scraps of bread thrown away by miners.
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Wilkes-Barre
Dee
Joseph Davis
Davis
Wisconsin Teachers Adjourn. officers elected at Madison meeting
At the closing session of the Wisconsin Teachers Association convention officers were elected First Vice President F F Converse Beloit Second Vice President Fran M Walsh Milwaukee Third Vice President J T Cooper Ashland and Treasurer Julia Rocks fellow Waukesha A lecture on country school teaching was given by Alfred Bayliss Wisconsin. Joseph Miller ex mayor and prominent Racine shoe manufacturer died of heart trouble at 72.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Teachers’ Association
F. F. Converse Beloit
Fran M. Walsh
J. T. Cooper Ashland
Julia Rocks
Waukesha
Alfred Bayliss
Uwnols
Joseph Miller
Racine, Wis
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Wayne Hale
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Jeremiah Murphy
St. Louis
David Leahey
George Paine
Appleton
Wis
Ashland
Charlies T. Yerkes
Pluck
Ryan
Brunswick
N. J
Undia
Yar
Grigg Market
Balfour
Campbell-Hannerman
Grey Talke
Henry
Henry Campbell Banserman
Venezuela
Attid
Root
Ambassado Jusserand
Russell A
Caracas
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