Gapon Executed Says Revolutionary Tribunal
A Berlin copy of the sentence from the revolutionary workmen tribunal declares Father Gapon was executed for treason. The document outlines alleged secret police ties, betrayal plans against the emperor and officials, and financial irregularities. It claims Gapon pressured Seichoff into killing Petroff and ends with confirmation of the death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gapon
Revolutionary Workmen's Tribunal
Ike Gapon
Berlin
M. Margelin
Workmen's Tribunal
Gerasimoff
de Witte
Durnovo
Leichoff
Seichoff
Nicholas Petroff
Workman
George Gapon
Railway Wreck In France Trains Collide Near Paris
The Cherbourg to Paris line remains blocked after a collision between the Kaiser Wilhelm II trans Atlantic special and a Nantes freight. Three crew members died, several injured, including Lanfear Norrie who had a hand cut. US passengers suffered shock. Mrs George V L Meyer and daughters reached safety with no severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Cherbourg
Andressy
Kaiser Wilhehm II
Nantes
United States
Lanfear Norrie
George V. L. Meyer
Russia
Ritz
Ogden Mills
Beatrice
Gladys
No Passes for City Employes in Evansville Circus Ban
Evansville Indiana May 2 Mayor Roehne issues order prohibiting any city employee from accepting a pass to the circus performing in the city today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
Roehne
Wiped Out Town of Welshburg Ind Destroyed by Fire
The village of Welshburg Indiana with twelve dwellings four stores one blacksmith shop ten hay barns a church and a large warehouse was nearly wiped out by a noon fire. Remaining structures include the Big Four railway station and two houses south of the tracks. Damages total about forty thousand dollars with several individuals suffering heavier losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welshburg
Ind
Weisburg
George Guth Wiler
John Steiner
Chris Bargeman
Edward Punk
Blackburn College Endowment Drive Gains Momentum
In Carlinville Illinois on May 2 the drive to boost Blackburn College endowment by fifty thousand dollars moves forward. The initial twenty thousand is pledged by local citizens. Four Presbyterian synod of Illinois presbyteries Alton Bloomington Springfield and Mattoon pledge five thousand each. J C Armstrong Minneapolis businessman and 1884 alumna of Blackburn commits to the final ten thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlinville
Ill
Thomas W. Lingle
Blackburn College
Presbyterian Synod
Minneapolis
Baseball scores from Chicago May 2
Scores from leagues and associations include Cincinnati S, Brooklyn 0 over Philadelphia 6, Boston 5 over New York 7, Chicago 5 over St. Louis 1 in the league. American results show Cleveland 3 over St. Louis 1, New York 8 over Boston 0, Philadelphia 16 over Washington 2. Association games report Columbus 1 over Minneapolis 4, Louisville 12 over Milwaukee 4, Toledo 1 over St. Paul 1 in rain, Indianapolis 12 over Kansas City 4.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Cincinnatis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Association
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Toledo
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Ex-president of Globe National bank released from Greenfield jail
Charles H. Cole former president of Boston's Globe National bank and noted financial leader is released after serving fourteen days less six years for misappropriating funds. He heads to Boston then Hingham, Mass. His conviction follows Boston financial turmoil after the Dec 1899 Squire & Co. pork packers failure and the Globe National closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mass
Charles Hi. Cole
Globe National Bank
Boston
Hingham
Cole
John P. Squire & Co
Pork Packers
Broadway National Bank
Squire Corporation
Globe National
Packer
Globe
Supreme Court Reverses Bond Limit Ruling in Tiffin Case
The Ohio Supreme Court reverses the Seneca county circuit court on the Longworth municipal bonding act. It holds the 8 percent limit applies only to bonds issued after the act’s passage, not all outstanding bonds. This ruling validates bonds issued under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Supreme Court
Circuit Court of
Senaca County
City of
Tiffin
Kontz
Longworth
King Edward Trips on Yacht Stairs no Injury
Naples May 2 reports King Edward had a slight tumble on the stairs of the royal yacht Victoria and Albert before leaving for Mount Vesuvius. He was not hurt and laughed off the mishap, dousing exaggerated rumors.
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King Edward
Naples
Edward
Victoria and Albert
Mount Vesuvius
Lakes Strike Halts Great Lakes Shipping Turmoil Grows
Chicago and Great Lakes ports face a broad labor shutdown as longshoremen firemen and pilots strike for recognition of the Lake Pilots' Protective association. Dock workers from Cleveland to Buffalo join, risking 50 000 idle workers and a collapse of freight movement while Lake Carriers' Association refuses to recognize the union. Presidents and managers discuss plans as non union pilots surface in talks and dock managers prepare unloading strategies for lower lake ports.
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Chicago
Great Lakes
Lake Pilots’ Protective Association
Lake Carriers’ Association
Cleveland
Detroit
Buffalo
Ashtabula
Duluth
International Longshoremen, Marine and Transport Workers’ Association
Lower Lake
Livingtone
Livingstone
Lake Carriers
Keete
Jake Carriers
Longshore Union Leader Declines Comment on Strike
President D. J. Keefe of the Longshoremen says to the Associated Press he has nothing to disclose about the strike and will not discuss any aspect or reward related to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jen
D. J. Keefe
Associated Press
Riot at Mount Carmel Spurs State Police Reinforcement
Mount Carmel Pennsylvania May 2 peace returned after a deadly shooting affray near Sayee colliery of the Lehigh Valley Coal company. The state police reinforced by Captain Page from Wilkesbarre patrolled with town officers to deter further attacks as United Mine Workers push prosecutions and John Mitchell criticizes the constabulary. Lieutenant Smith says workers and sympathizers provoked hours of harassment and stones, leading to troopers firing to save lives.
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Mount Carmel
Page
Wilkesbarre
Sayee
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Burgess Penman
United Mine Workers’ Organization
John Mitchell
Smith
Constabulary
Hickory Street
May Day Turbulence Grips Paris With Barricades
Paris on May 2 saw violent clashes as thousands of troops guarded labor districts and central targets. Infantry and cavalry patrolled sites around the Arc de Triomphe and Bank of France while dragoons and guards slammed into disorderly crowds. Over 1,000 arrests were recorded as barricades rose and omnibuses were overturned.
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Paris
Arc de Triomphe
Bourse
Bank of France
Place de la Republique
Troulevard de Magenta
Resignation of Count Witte Named Premier Successor
Count Witte's resignation as premier was accepted and M. Goremykin the former interior minister will succeed him. The dispatch notes Paris calm after military and police patrols withdrawn and labor groups resuming work. King Edward arrived for a three day visit amid a tumultuous scene with labor and anarchist elements mixed with curious onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Evening Journal
Count Witte
M. Goremykin
Interior
Severe storm in Branchville devastates area
In Branchville Virginia on May 2 a forty five minute severe rain and electrical storm toppled house roofs and ruined the Seaboard Air Line railway sheet iron warehouse roof. Large hail stones killed many fowls small animals and two horses while vegetation and crops were nearly destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branchville
Seaboard Air Line Railway
Dowie Given Final Chance to Answer Immorality Charges
Chicago May 2. John Alexander Dowie is granted until tonight to answer charges of immorality brought by Overseer Voliva. If he does not respond he faces excommunication from the Christian Catholic church, per Overseer Voliva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Voliva
Reckless Courage or Foolishness in Youthful Marriage
A quote from the Atchison Globe contrasts a young man’s low salary and uncertain future with marriage, labeling his decision as reckless as a swimmer who cannot tread water. The piece weighs romance against prudence in youthful commitments.
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Atchison Globe
Chicago Market Reports Hogs and Cattle Prices May 2 1906
Market notes from Chicago by Beach Wickham Co and McCall Bros agents show hog receipts estimated at 26000 with varied bids from light to heavy grades and cows and heifers strong in cattle with receipts 15000. Sheep and lambs steady as shelves show fluctuating prices and ship grades amid overall market strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pny
Beach-Wickham Co
McCall Bros
New York Syndicate Ready to Finance San Francisco Recovery
A New York financier syndicate reportedly offered 100 million dollars to rebuild burned areas in San Francisco. Senator Newlands says the plan, via bond and mortgage, is under discussion by the city finance committee and may be accepted, with foreign contributions welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
San Francisco
W. Herrin
Southern Pacific
United States
Newlands
Nevada
Palace Hotel
Citizens’ Committee
Japan
Money stringency relief and new relief measures enacted
The article details partial easing of money stringency via branch mint loans and certified checks for small sums from savings banks. Commercial banks offer up to 500 dollars to clients. Red Cross and local authorities plan a large free employment bureau to aid the able workers and filter out undeserving recipients. Building activity rises with several one story frame structures under construction to meet immediate needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Mint
Devine
National Red Cross
Ex-Governor Stanley Denies Heiress Kiss Incident
ex-Governor W B Stanley said his wife told Mrs Lewis of the state board of visitation about Governor Hoch's alleged kiss attempt. He admitted the incident happened in the governor's office about a year ago not last December and denied the claim that Hoch put his arm around Mrs Stanley's waist. He called the wife’s statement fraudulent.
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Stanley
Topeka
Kan
W. B. Stanley
Wichita
Lewis
Kinsley
State Board of Visitation
Hoch
Warsaw in ruins as May Day fear grips city
Warsaw lies like a dead city after nights of shelling and the threat of May Day uprisings. Policemen were killed in the streets. Shops and restaurants are shut, no cabs or trams run, and newspapers are not sold. Troops patrol while rain keeps people indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Poland
Corner stone stolen from North Pasadena Methodist Church
Pasadena May 2 Thieves pried the 800 pound corner stone from the North Pasadena Methodist Church. The stone contained coins and small valuables and was removed from the premises shortly after the church’s completion. The edifice is described as large and expensive.
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Pasadena
Cal
North Pasadena Methodist Church
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M. Margolin
Princia
Ruten‘berg
France
Thirety
Edmund Winston Pettus
Senate
Senator Pettus
Alabama
California
Pennsylvania
Dowie
Grain Market
Frisco
Senator Newlands
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