Radical attempts to force amnesty clash in Russian Duma
In St. Petersburg on May 14 the lower house faced a radical bid to telegraph Emperor Nicholas for immediate amnesty. Professor Kovalevsky’s proposal to send Meurentsyev to Peterhof was defeated by Conservative tactics. The session adjourned as the government braces for May Day disturbances with patrols on industrial streets.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Constitutional Democratic
Acarcely
Kovalevsky
Meuremtsef
Peterhof
Constitutional Democrats
Finland
Poland
Brutal Crime Report Blames Night Watchman in New York
In New York on May 14, August Hupfer 75 alleges a powerfully built man entered his home, choked him, and raped his wife Mrs. Hupfer 50 who died. Police arrested James McPartland a night watchman on suspicion. Hupfer health collapsed after the incident and said the suspect borrowed a revolver. The man allegedly teased him from the street after the crime.
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New York
August Hupfer
Hupfer
MacPartland
Balloonist Alfred N. Chandler Makes First Amateur Flight
Philadelphia May 14 Alfred N Chandler a prominent local broker and clubman completed a ascent in his own balloon the Initial becoming the first amateur balloonist in the country to fly his own craft He later reported landing safely at South Amboy New Jersey via telegram to the Associated Press
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Philadelphia
Alfred N. Chandler
Associated Press
South Amboy
N. J
Goll Sentenced to Federal Prison for Bank Misconduct
Henry G. Goll assistant cashier at First Nations bank was found guilty in U S district court on misappropriating funds and making false bank entries. He was ordered to serve a ten year term at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth.
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Milwaukee
Henry G. Goll
The
First Nations Bank
United States District Court
Bean Tien
Port L.eaversworth
Baa
Tom
Federal
Wealthy Woman's Jewels Stolen in Chestnut Hill
Mrs Edward Lowther Welsh, wife of a prominent banker and society figure, reports the loss of rare jewels from her Chestnut Hill suburban home. The value is not fixed but said to exceed $10,000.
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Philadelphia
Edward Lowther Welsh
Chestnut Hill
Death of Carl Schurz Shocks New York Society
Carl Schurz died in New York at 4 35 AM after a decline from promising improvement. The German born statesman and military officer had a long career from Prussia 1848 to U S senator Missouri 1869 1875 and guided the Greeley nomination while remaining active in politics and letters.
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New York
Evening Journal
Carl Schurz
Cologne
Prussia
University of Bonn
Harvard
University of Missouri
Columbia University
Bonn
Switzerland
London
Paris
United States
Wisconsin
Spain
U. S
Missouri
Greeley
Hayes
Cleveland
Magazines Explode at Union Metallic Car Bridge Co Grounds
Four magazines in the testing grounds of the Union Metallic Car Bridge Co exploded early today in Bridgeport Connecticut. About twenty five thousand pounds of powder were set off and no lives were lost. The blast caused a tremor felt for miles and sparked a panic with many thinking an earthquake had occurred.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Evening Journal
Union Metallic Carridge Co
Assassination of Port Commander Sparks May Day Tensions
In St Petersburg on May 14 Vice Admiral Kuzmwick, head of the port, was killed by workers who say his May Day measures provoked protests. The event follows his clashes with laborers and his unpopularity among workers.
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ST. Petersburg
Evening Journal
Kuzmwick
Deadlock on Canal Type Reported by Senate Committee
Washington May 14 The senate committee on inter oceanic canals is split five to five on canal type with two absentees Gorman and Carmack. The vote favors sea level and lock type per minority engineers.
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Washington
Senate Committee On
Senate Row Over Rate Bill Negotiations With Roosevelt
Senator Tillman releases a written statement from ex Senator Chandler detailing talks with President Roosevelt on the railroad rate bill. The memo describes coordination with Senator Bailey, near agreement on advancing the measure, and a later shift by the President on court review.
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Roosevelt
Chandler
Washington
Tillman
Senate
Bailey
William &. Chandler
White House
Veracity dispute centers on White House statements about Knox Spooner and Foraker
The article details Lodge and Tillman disputing Chandler's claim of a presidential remark. It cites a White House denial that Knox was mentioned and that Spooner was praised for an amendment. It notes a Chandler account of a March 31 1906 meeting and a Loeb letter inviting Chandler to the president.
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Chandler
Knox
Spooner
Foraker
Lodge
White House
Senate
Toraker
Tillman
Senator Long
Mr. Loeb
Tillman Statement Sparks Partisan Senate Debate
In a congressional discussion Republicans argued the president had not shifted positions, while Democrats pressed for clarity after Tillman’s remarks. The exchange highlighted a partisan divide over executive strategy and timing.
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Tillman
Chandler Recalls Visit on Railroad Sate Legislation Plan
Chandler relays a president's message seeking to contact Tillman Bailey and other Democratic senators. The plan favors court review limited to two issues: ICC authority and carrier constitutional rights, with no further expansion. The president claims finality and seeks united Senate support with Republican allies named.
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Chandler
Knox
Spooner
Voraker
Bailey
Imbervene
Ead Baley
Moody
Senate
Pases
Tillman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kingers
Knex
Spooner Asad
Fragmentary bill debate hints at party line split
The fragment cites a debate over a bill with opposition to provisions and a claim it would require most Democrats to support a limitation while defeating many objectionable parts. The text is incomplete but centers on partisan strategy and legislative constraints.
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Democrata
Tillman Senate remarks spark White House dispute
Tillman speaks in the Senate about restrictions on courts and the commission’s orders as Bailey Tolman press for limiting court power. President favors such restrictions while Chandler avoids added comment. Tillman’s account dominates official circles as Chandler’s written statement is released with consent. Moody was unavailable for comment.
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Senate
Bailey
Tolman
Tillman
Ments
Chandler
Todige
Spooner
Knox
Foraker
Presidentia
Moody
Turkey backs down in Taboh dispute amid resumed coal work
Turkey has reportedly climbed down over the Taboh dispute as work resumes in most anthracite collieries. In Russia, police in Tiflia uncover an underground storehouse with 250 loaded bombs.
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Turkey
Tiflla
Russia
Chicago Market Report May 4 11 1906 Hog and Cattle Prices
Chicago markets show mixed receipts and price shifts with hogs strong to five higher than Saturday close while cattle and sheep stay steady. Heavy and mixed packer classes quote around 86 60 to 86 15 for hogs and 83 65 to 85 90 for natives and western cattle and lambs 85 20 to 87 50.
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Ochlcago
Standart Oil accused of teaching tricks to defeat rivals
The Interstate Commerce Commission heard a three day inquiry in Chicago on May 14 about Standard Oil training employees in deceitful practices. Witnesses Hibbs and Annett described methods to fake orders and poison rival oil to wreck rival machinery.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Standart Oil
Standart Oil Company
Trust
J. & Lubba
Hibbs
Frank Bush
Standard
Peoria
Hibben
Tibbs
Annett
Judge Peet and Editor Involved in Fatal Fight at Nicholasville
Lexington report says editor Louis Pilcher assaulted Judge James Peet after an editorial in The Democrat. Pilcher then fired twice, wounding Peet who was once chief of police. Pilcher was arrested on bond as both sides’ supporters clashed and may face further trouble.
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Lexington
Kentucky Democrat
Nicholasville
Jessamine County
Louis Pilcher
James Peet
Pilcher
Lincher
Leet
Peet
Hoppe Wins Professional Billiard Tourney in Chicago
Willie Hoppe clinched first prize by winning all four games in the Chicago professional billiard tournament. Canadian champion George Sutton finished second. Slogosn, Cure, and Schaefer tied for third and fourth, each with one win and three losses, sharing the split prize.
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Chicago
Willie’ Hoppe
George Sutton
Slogson
Cure
Schaefer
Longshoremen's Troubles Ended After Conference
Cleveland May 14. The final issues in the Great Lakes longshoremen strike were settled at a conference led by President Keefe and labor representatives with dock owners. Articles of agreement set wages at last year’s level and maintain a ten hour workday for workers.
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Cleveland
Great Lakes
Keefe
Democratic nominee chosen in Tennessee race for U S senator
Ex Governor R L Gaylor of Tennessee wins the Democratic nomination for United States senator over Carmack. The piece also notes a Presbyterian assembly meeting in Des Moines on May 17 and Mrs Jefferson Davis improving from a grave illness in New York.
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Tiseploese
Ville
Ind
R. L. Gaylor
Tennessee
Pamocratic
United States
Carmack
General Assembly of
The
Presbyterian Church
Des Moines
Jefferson Davis
New York
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Santa Rosa, Cal
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Mr. Burbank
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Tilaman
Shep
Grain Market
Fagin School
Standard Oil Company
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