Verdict on First Duma Members Quietly Passes
In St. Petersburg on January 2 the senate will hear an appeal by members of the first duma convicted for signing the Victorg manifesto and sentenced to three months in prison. Their defense counsel is praised as the government voices dissatisfaction with the trial.
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St. Petersburg
First
Duma
Senate
Russia
M. Teslenko
Moscow
Minister of Justice
Zemstvo
Had a Hand in a Tragedy
Wilkes Barre Pa January 2 Inspector James Martin of Plains died suddenly at age fifty six from hemorrhage of the lungs. In September 1897 as sheriff of Luzerne county he led deputies who fired on striking miners at Lattimer as they marched to a nearby mine. Twenty were killed and seventy wounded. The sheriff and his posse were arrested and acquitted after a six week trial.
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Wilkes-Barre
James Martin
Plaines
Luzerne County
Lattimer
St. Louis Editor Shot in Public Quarrel
A. H. Spink editor of The St. Louis World and author of The Derby Winner was shot and fatally injured by Victor Groves after a dispute with Spink's son William Spink. Groves fired twice as Spink rushed to the scene, one bullet entering the editor's left shoulder and piercing a lung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
A. H. Spink
Victor Groves
William Spink
Spink
Groves
Receivers Appointed for Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad
Chicago January 2 receivers for the Chicago and Milwaukee Railroad company were appointed in Cook county court on a petition filed by stockholder Monahan. The action alleges mismanagement and fraud against leaders of the A C Farroad company as it seeks restoration of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwa
Tuthill
Cook
Monahan
Morges
A. C. Fphroad Company
Growth of New York City Valuation Over a Decade
A fragment indicates the city’s valuation increased over ten years to about 6.24 billion dollars, with a growth figure of 2.53 billion mentioned in relation to the people and city review. The incomplete text references a Janina review and the Growth of New York.
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New York
Attell and Moran Draw in Twenty Five Rounds
In San Francisco Jon Moran the English featherweight champion fought Abe Attell US champion to a twenty five round draw. Moran pressed attack with a black eye and bloodied nose while Attell relied on clever defense but failed to land decisive blows. Referee Jim Jeffries separated the fighters as the crowd roared at the end with Moran overweight by two ounces requiring $250 payment before continuation.
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San Francisco
Jon
Tom Owen Moran
England
Abe Attell
United States
Moran
Attell
Big Jim Jeffries
New York City Licenses Show Quiet Romance in 84 Marriages
Eighty four marriage licenses were issued Tuesday at City Clerk Scully’s office amid shyness and tenderness as couples sought nuptials. Beginning January 1 marriage in the state requires a license, and many applicants planned to name their first born after President Roosevelt, who replied with a New Year greeting to the City Hall Reporters Association.
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New York
Scully
City Hall
Roosevelt
City Hall Reporters’ Association
Captain Evan Sharp Dies Noted Libby Prison Escape Leader
Captain Evan Sharp aged seventy, a leader of the Libby prison escape during the Civil War, died. He and eleven comrades devised a tunnel under the wall using table knives and spoons, allowing 109 prisoners to escape with careful roll call deception.
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Kokomo
Ind
Evan Sharp
Libby
Rithindnil
Fifty-First Indiana Regiment
Sharp
Colonel Straight
Fatal blasts and fires hit multiple cities on Jan 2
A converter explosion at Edgar Thomson steel plant in North Braddock killed two men and injured thirteen others as molten metal and fire destroyed mill sections. In San Francisco a deadly blaze at 1628 Stockton Street killed eight year old Charles Figone and wounded others. Additional fires and wrecks in Philadelphia Boise and Sunbury caused casualties and property damage.
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Pittsburg
Jan
Edgar Thomson
United States Steel Corporation
North Braddock
Here
Paul Kurisch
Stephen Doviah
Braddock
San Francisco
Charles Figone
Louis Figone
Dominico Divinbeng
Antonia Figone
Stockton Street
Mary Divinbengi
Dominico Divinbenzi
Figone
Mary
Philadelphia
Cadwalader and
Berks Streets
Herr, Saylor & Co
Pennsylvania Gas
Milton Hoagland
Boise
Ida
Rocky Bar
Bhnore County
George MecKennha
Ateece
Excelsior
Sixth Avenue
Gran Street
Sunbury
Pennsylvania Railroad
Montandon
Purchase of a Right of Way in Bay County
William Jenkins and J Allerdyce of Detroit have bought the right of way for the old Detroit and Bay City Electric railroad through Bay county to the Tuscola county line. Deeds made to Michael Caplis of Detroit with cash paid. Rumor says the line may stop at the Tuscola county line near the P O and N route. Bay City seeks rail access to the east to connect with Thumb farmers and trade.
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Bay City, Mich
William Jenkins
J. Allerdyce
Detroit
Detroit and Bay City
Bay County
Tascola County
Michael Caplis
Bay City
Quanieassee
Akron
Lapeer
Pontiac
Landlords Reducing Rents in East Side Campaign
The system campaign for lower rents on the lower east side shows early results as many landlords announce willingness to cut rents. Tenants anticipate continued declines amid mounting pressure for affordable housing and broader reform.
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New York
Syste
Lower East Side
Subway to Cost Sixty Million Dollars Plan OK'd
New York public service commission approves preliminary plans for a Battery to Bronx subway extension nearly in a straight line with cost estimated at sixty million dollars.
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New York
The
Public Service Commission
Battery
Bronga
Tragedy Strikes as Train Kills Two in Camsden
On January 2 in Camsden New Jersey William R B Dick eighty two and his sister Phily Horotege seventy six were killed when struck by an express train while crossing a railroad track. The incident occurred on the Reading line as both victims attempted to cross a carriage path near the crossing. The accident is under investigation with details still unclear.
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Camsden
N. J
William RB
Phily Horotege
Reading
Ghastly Photography at Woodlawn Cemetery
Mrs. Brown obtained a permit from the Bronx health department to exhume her husband Henry Brown a train starter at the One Hundred and Twenty-ninth street L station. Twenty days after burial the coffin was raised and two negatives were taken by a photographer while the grave was covered by two tents.
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New York
Woodlawn
Henry Brown
One Hundred and Twenty-ninth Street
Bronx Health Department
Brown
Damages Awarded Against California Development Company
In Los Angeles on January 2 Judge Olin Wellborn awarded New Liverpool Salt Company 456 746 28 against California Development Company for property losses from a Colorado River overflow alleged to stem from canal intake construction. Imperial also notes the company’s real estate sale and Southern Pacific financing tied to river control.
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Los Angeles
Cal
New Liverpool Salt Company
Olin Wellborn
United States District Court
California Development Company
Colorado
Imperial
Colorado River
Southern Pacific
Salton Sea
Retires After Long Service in Hannibal
Hannibal Missouri January 2. After fifty years of continuous service with the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad Isaac N Wilbur announces retirement.
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Hannibal
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Isaac N. Wilbur
Northwestern railroad goes dry as pledge acts
Omaha January 2 The Northwestern railroad system enforces a pledge that makes twenty five thousand employees abstain from alcohol. A large majority of workers across the 7000 mile network are now temperance supporters and leaders aim to have all employees sign the pledge.
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Omaha
Northwestern Railroad
Missouri Faces Deficit After Local Options Reform
St Louis January 26. Missouri treasury strain from local option reform and fiscal policy. State Auditor Wilder warns a deficit of at least 1 250 000 dollars by February end. Over one thousand saloons have closed across the state.
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Missouri
St. Louis
Treasury of
Wilder
First Zero Weather of the Winter Hits Northwest
LaCrosse Wisconsin and southern Minnesota recorded the coldest weather of the season with subzero temps. LaCrosse registered zero, Duluth minus two, Williston North Dakota minus twelve, and Winnipeg minus ten.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Northwest
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Duluth
Williston
N. C
Winnipeg
Auction of Chesapeake Flag from Middlebrook Collection
London dispatch reports a sale of antiques from the late T. G. Middlebrook on January 20 and 30. The collection includes a United States flag captured in the engagement between the Shannon and Chesapeake.
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Chesapeake
London
T. G. Middlebrook
United States
Shannon
Elisha Clark Reaches 100 Amid Family Home Near Clay County
Terre Haute bulletin notes Elisha Clark age one hundred and celebrated yesterday while living with daughter Mrs. Alphonse Carter near the Clay county line.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Elisha Clark
Alphonse Carter
Clay County
Markets in Chicago 1908 Survey of Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Market data show receipts and quotes for cattle hogs and sheep with mixed packers and shipping grades. Prices range from 4.05 to 4.65 for hogs and cattle values mainly 3.60 to 5.30 for calves and sheep with steady to strong shifts and large daily totals.
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Texas
John A. Babcock to Lead North American Commission
John A. Babcock is named to head the North American Commission, taking a leading role in shaping policy and coordinating regional efforts across member nations. The appointment signals a strategic push for tighter cross border collaboration and economic oversight.
President Roosevelt Greets New Year Crowds at White House
Washington January 2 President Theodore Roosevelt endured a three hour New Year’s throng at the White House welcomed by Mrs Roosevelt and cabinet members. The reception followed traditional order with greetings to the vice president, foreign representatives, judiciary, senators and representatives, and district officials. Mrs Roosevelt wore a blue velvet gown with lace and diamonds while Mrs Fairbanks wore a crepe de chine dress with pink roses.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White
Supreme Court Bench
Congress
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
District of Columbia
Oldest Inhabitants’ Association
Mrs. Roosevelt
Roosevelt Hosts Diplomatic Reception and Dolly Moment
President Roosevelt greeted ambassadors and ministers in the East Room celebrating the New Year. He acknowledged Dr. Starr turning 100 and exchanged remarks with other dignitaries as Admiral Brownson and Surgeon General Rixey joined the naval contingent.
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United States
Roosevelt
Dr. Starr
Republic
Bureau of Navigation
Gorgeo Naval Line
Line of
Navy
Rixey
Pioneer capitalist Isaac Giammoe dies in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge Iowa January 2 Isaac Giammoe a pioneer capitalist dies at eighty His will divides fifty thousand dollars between a church and college with further bequests outlined in the document
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Church and College
Fort Dodge
Isaac Giammoe
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Ation
Attell and Moran
Russell Sage
Old
Detroit and
Farmer
Beach-Wickham Grain
John A. Babcock
Dolly
Brownson
Lind
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