CZAR FACING A CRISIS DEATH FOR A POLICE OFFICIAL
News reports from St Petersburg Sebastopol and Tiflis recount deadly bombings and an assassination attempt amid royal commemoration. Warden M Shataloff was mortally wounded by an 18 year old seeking revenge. Bombings killed and wounded dozens including officials. In Tiflis two bombs struck near officials. one escort member died while Timoseieff and Martinoff escaped injury.
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St. Petersburg
M. Shataloff
Shataloff
Skutilmin
Sebastopol
Neplueff
Chouknin
Black Sea
Tiflis
Timoseieff
Martinoff
Griaznoff
Caucasus
Timofeieff
Beath
Russia in Crisis as Premier Goremykin Reads Address
The Russian premier’s lower house address promises limited cooperation, pledges agrarian reform and education, but refuses to repeal land laws or grant amnesty. Deputies condemn the government, adopting a lack of confidence resolution citing unmet demands for liberty and civil rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goremykin
Siberia
Parliament Demands Resignation of Cabinet Over Crises
The lower house declares distrust of an irresponsible ministry and calls for immediate resignation to enable pacification and fruitful parliamentary work. It votes to continue with the regular order of business thereafter.
Mayor Impeached in Terre Haute Saloon Fight
Terre Haute Ind May 28 by a 5 to 4 vote the city council impeached Edwin J Bidaman the mayor and held him responsible for police board failures under saloon closing laws two Democrats bolted the caucus to join Republicans in opposition. The charges allege incompetence and seek removal eligibility requires six votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Edwin J. Bidaman
Lints
Safety Board
Board of Safety
Latest Picture of William R Hearst and Five Fronts
The public figure William R Hearst dominates headlines for five reasons. His case against the sugar trust is underway, his relief work in San Francisco continues, the Examiner plant destruction prompts immense rebuilding, his bid for mayor of Greater New York advances, and prospects rise for a New York governorship candidacy.
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Hearst
Sugar Trust
San Francisco
San Francisco Examiner
Bellayoralty
Greater
New York
New York State
Ena Wins Army Regard At Madrid Parade
Princess Ena of Battenberg influences King Alfonso to pardon Fernando Severa, saved from execution in Badajos. News recounts the dramatic march to the scaffold halted by the pardon amid public rejoicing as Madrid praises the future queen for mercy and army support.
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Madrid
Ena of Battenberg
Spain
Alfonso XIII
Fernando Severa
Parcon
Dian
Ena
Severa
Badajos
Princess Ena Captivates Spain Amid Royal Courtship
King Alfonso and Princess Ena travel to the Pardo forests as royal enthusiasm rises. Premier Moret praises the betrothal while nobles and the Infanta laud Ena as a natural queen. Gifts for the bride include a million-dollar crown, a diadem, collars, bracelets, pendants, a diamond brooch, and a miniature diamond car portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso
Princess Ena
Pardo
Ena
Madrid
Royal
Moret
Spain
Infanta [Etlalie
Wisconsin Central plans Duluth station on Superior Street
Condemnation proceedings filed in Duluth by the Wisconsin Central railroad seek land on Superior street for a new station. The move reveals the railroad’s plan to enter Duluth as considerable property on Superior street has recently changed hands, largely to the railroad.
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Wisconsin Central and
Duluth
Minn
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Superior Street
Coal Operator Is Hopeful
Terre Haute Indiana May 28 The prospects for an agreement between the miners and operators were better at the adjournment of the scale committee than at any time since the strike began, according to President Kolsen of the operators who says both sides are earnest in seeking a settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Kolsen
Body found standing upright in Patoka Creek near Mount Carmel
Clyde M. Showalter a wealthy farmer who vanished last October was found dead upright in Patoka Creek near Mount Carmel The body appeared to have been moved from the Indiana side after murder authorities investigate the case and motives remain unclear
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Mount Carmel
Clyde M. Showalter
Patoka Creek
Showalter
Indiana
British Fleet to Visit Kronstadt on British Offer
The British channel fleet will visit Kronstadt near St Petersburg after Russia expressed pleasure with Britain's offer to send the fleet, confirming the historic visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
St. Petersburg
Kronstadt
Great Britain
The Way They Settle Things
Mangum May 28. In a pistol fight C M White perhaps fatally wounded Samuel Cotbron who then shot and killed White. They had long been enemies.
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Mangum
C. T
C. M. White
Samuel Cotbron
White
Lightning Strikes Killburn School House in Vessar
Lightning struck the Killburn school house east of Vessar Michigan on May 28 tearing holes in the ceiling destroying the chimney and setting fire to papers in the stove. The thirty children were in a panic but the teacher calmed them and sent them home after the storm. None were injured.
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Vessar
Mich
Killburn
Here
Mutual Reserve Life Insurance to Close UK Offices
The Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company issued a circular announcing the closure of all its offices and the discontinuance of all business throughout the United Kingdom. Also, the 1905 U.S. copper production totaled 901,620,098 pounds valued at 137,498,727 dollars.
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Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company
United Kingdom
Roosevelt as muck rake in college debate
Miss Clara Lindley of Hamilton Missouri won first prize in Knox college girls senior class debate arguing that muck rake writing serves national good. She cited President Roosevelt as an example exposing errors and referenced his message on Standard Oil to support her position.
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Galesburg
Ill
Roosevelt
Clara Lindley
Hamilton
Knox College
Miss Lindley
Harriet Arnold
Lindley
Standard Oil Company
Wu Ting Fang in Retirement and Pekin Reflections
The article notes Wu Ting Fang's retirement from Pekin and plans to reside in Shanghai after visiting ancestral tombs. It critiques the judicial system and reform prospects under the Mackay treaty of 1902, and mentions disillusionment with monetary reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Ting Fang
Pekin
Wu Ting Mang
Shanghai
Snow Storm Dumps Snow on Medora Area
Three days of rain were followed by a heavy snow storm in Medora North Dakota on May 25. More than two inches of snow covered the ground and disrupted local conditions across the region.
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North Dakota
Medora
N. D
Royals Head to Madrid for Alfonso Wedding Duty
The Prince and Princess of Wales depart for Madrid to represent King Edward at King Alfonso’s wedding. Separately, Cleveland trust members pled to challenge the Valentine anti trust law’s constitutionality, while Prince Haharajah Gaekwar of Baroda and his brother dine with President Roosevelt at the White House. The Philippine postal savings bank bill passes and takes effect immediately. The National Editorial association convention is set for Tudlanapells from June 12 to 15.
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Prince and Princess of Wales
Madrid
Edward
Alfonso
The
Trust
Cleveland
Haharajah Gaekwar
Baroda
President Roosevelt
Lunceheen
White House
Philippine Commission
Postal Savings Bank
National Editorial Association
Tudlanapells
Difference Between Friendship and Love Quoted
A young person asks a gray bearded philosopher about friendship and love. The philosopher answers that friendship is a mutual understanding while love is a mutual misunderstanding, reflecting a thoughtful, pithy life observation.
Chicago Market Summary May 24 1906 Hogs Cattle Sheep
Chicago reports show mixed receipts and price ranges across hogs cattle and sheep. Hog and cattle markets vary with light to heavy grades, with receipts and shifts noted for the week and day. Sheep markets remain steady while cattle and hogs show mixed movement and regions.
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Chicago
Cso
Chicago Trade Details From Beach-Wickham Co
Shipping notice from Chicago dated May 26 1906 lists Beach-Wickham Co and McCall Bros as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Beach-Wickham Co
McCall Bros
Dry Sunday in Louisville blocks usual amusements and ball game
On May 28 Louisville went dry as authorities shut saloons barber shops bowling alleys billiards theaters grocery stores except hotels drug stores and transit. A Louisville Toledo game halted after arrests of the ball club leaders and staff. Public venues faced closure as the liquor crackdown tested in court.
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Louisville
Jefferson County
Toledo
Tebeax
Louieville
Grillo
Toxedo
Mistaken for a Burglar Fatal Shooting in Clairton
Pittsburg May 28. M A Burd a wealthy livery man fatally shot his father in law Archibald Duff 62 in mistake for a burglar. Duff sick during the night left the house for a stroll and returned as Burd fired after warnings Duff deaf did not hear and advanced. Duff died from a shot wound to the abdomen. Coroner orders investigation.
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Pittsburg
Burd
Clairton
Archibald Duff
Duff
Robbers Shoot Farmer in Alma Area. $900 Stolen
Two men entered Sever Skillarum’s farmhouse near Gilmanton Wis and stole about $900. A shot hit him in the breast and another in the head, leaving him in critical condition as a deputy sheriff and a posse pursue the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Wis
Sever Skillarum
Gilmanton
Drowning in Brush Creek During Floods Near West Union
Ishmael Owens and Evans Insko drowned while fishing in Brush creek as floodwaters rose after heavy rain. James Mulligan, a prominent landholder, was rescued from the current.
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West Union
Brush Creek
Ishmael Owens
Evans Insko
Jas. Mulligan
Rosewater Sees the Pope in Rome Audience
In Rome on May 28 delegates at the international postal congress were received by the pope in private audience. Among them was Edward Rosewater of Omaha Nebraska.
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Rosewater
Rome
Edward Rosewater
Omaka
Neb
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