Russia Celebrates Two Parties in Evident Demonstrations
Nov 1 St Petersburg reports show 200000 celebrating the emperor's freedom amid Reds and Whites clashes. Troops withdrawn under Count de Witte and General Trepoff, demonstrations allowed, two killed in Poltava Kazan Kishineff incidents. Sun shines, urban parades fill Nevsky Prospect between Kazan Cathedral and the university.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Moscow
Poltava
Kazan
Kishineff
Count de Witte
Trepoff
United States
Nevsky
Mass deaths and unrest sweep Odessa street fighting
Reports from Odessa describe 30 killed and 81 seriously wounded in clashes between roughs and Jews on Dalvitsky street amid Cossack student conflicts. Berlin notes 409 killed in Kharkov street fighting since the czar’s manifesto and over 1,000 wounded. Annapolis reports Admiral Brownson’s ship arriving with Prince Louis squadron as Finland’s constitutionalists press for reform and a unicameral diet amid resignations and blackout due to strike.
Return to Constitutional Regime Announced in Helsingfors
The Helsinki news reports Finland returning to a constitutional regime and abolishing the previous autocratic governance. It references Count Eugen Schaumann, implicated in the assassination of the governor general, and notes the events near June last year.
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Helsingfors
Scien Wfigand
Finland
Eugen Schaumann
Owchaumann
Powers to withdraw troops from Peking agreed
The Japanese foreign office accepts Emperor William's suggestion to withdraw all troops from Peking except legation guards. In Pittsburgh one thousand delegates attend the psalmody convention of the United Presbyterian church. In New York the National Audubon societies discuss protecting song birds through international negotiations.
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William
Peking
Legation Guards
Pittsburg
United Presbyterian Church
National Association of Audubon Societies
New York
Roosevelt Praises Southern Trip and Naval Efficiency
President Roosevelt calls his southern voyage highly enjoyable and profitable. At sea he spoke to the crew of the West Virginia after inspecting the ship. A decorated shovel christened the Roosevelt boiler was used to inaugurate the moment, and the shovel was shared as a keepsake. The speech stressed naval efficiency and the duty of officers to fight until death.
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Washington
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Incident near Nankin closed after Admiral Train attack
The U S state department reports the Nankin incident following an attack on Admiral Train and his son is settled. Train and party were shooting when a woman was accidentally wounded. the mob detained the son but an amicable settlement was reached. Two Chinese were wounded and the governor of Nankin apologized, guns were restored, and ringleaders punished.
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Washington
Admiral Train
Nankin
State Department
Shanghai
Train
Ne Sallory
Ultimatum to the Porte postpones Armenian death sentence
Constantinople reports Ghirkis Vartanian, an Armenian with United States citizenship, condemned for murder, had his execution halted after the U.S. legation warned of serious consequences. Authorities said the death sentence would be postponed while the legation and the Porte negotiate the principle at issue.
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Constantinople
Ghirkis Vartanian
United States
Criminal Court
Stamboul
Apik Undjian
Legation
Porte
McAdoo Bars the Play in New York
Police Commissioner McAdoo and Mayor McClellan ordered all further performances of George Bernard Shaw's Mrs. Warren's Profession halted after Monday night’s Garrick Theatre premiere. The action followed a conference and cites that future showings will violate regulations.
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McAdoo
New York
George Bernard Shaw
Mrs. Warren
Garrick Theater
McClellan
Cleveland returns to Princeton after Morton monument address
Ex President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland arrive at their Princeton home from Nebraska City where he spoke at the unveiling of the J Sterling Morton monument.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Westlands
Nebraska City
J. Sterling Morton
Farewell to Gov Wright in Manila
An island farewell banquet for Governor Luke E. Wright drew soldiers and civilians after a popular, diverse crowd toasted him. Wright credited colleagues for progress, urged unity to focus on development, and warned against partisan exchanges while expressing faith in the archipelago’s future.
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Manila
Luke E. Wright
Islands
United States
Congress
Gov. Wright
Conzters
Missing Money Package Probe By Northern Pacific Express
John F. Newton, general claim agent, says the $25,000 missing from an express package shipped from Hamilton to New York will be less than 25,000. He suspects substitution of newspapers for currency occurred east of St. Paul and notes a suspect has been located but the case remains under investigation.
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Finland
Grand Duchy
John Obolensky
St. Petersburg
Diet
Senate
Count Bobrikoff
Prince Obolensky
Schaumann
Bobrikelf
St. Paul
John F. Newton
Northern Pacific Express Company
Tamilton
Mont
N. H. Harris & Co
New York
Secretaries dismiss four pension clerks over usury charges
Washington November 1 Secretary Hitchcock ordered the dismissal from service of four clerks in the pension bureau accused of lending money at usurious rates of interest. The action followed recommendations by Pension Commissioner Warner who charged the clerks conducted the business during office hours and provided written statements detailing the facts. The clerks are George H Getz George S Livingston Joshua K R Hayes each earning 1800 a year and George R Marble earning 1400.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Pension Bureau
Warner
George H. Getz
Georges. Livingston
Joshua KR. Hayes
George R. Marble
Arcanum Rate Litigation in New York Court
Arcanum Rate litigation proceeds in New York as Justice Maddox handles proceedings on November 1. The case involves rate dispute details and administrative challenges facing the parties. Proceedings focus on representing the interests of stakeholders and clarifying regulatory implications.
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Arcanum Rate Litigation
New York
Court dissolves restraining order amid trial postponement
The court dissolves the interim restraints on the Royal Ar ean matter, with no immediate enforcement. Judge states proceedings will move to trial on Nov. 20 after assurances from both sides and counsel.
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Supreme Cort Fy
Brooklyn
Supreme Conmetl
Royal Arean
Janes Mock
Jim Tice
Bishops of Methodist Episcopal Church Adjourn in Washington
The board of bishops ended a seminal session in Washington after a week of meetings and adjourned finally.
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Methodist
Washington
Board of Bishops of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Pine Grove Fire Wipes Out West Virginia Town
Parkersburg reports a near total disaster in Pine Grove Wetzel County after a gas explosion at the Pine Grove hotel sparked a blaze that leveled the business district. The fire raged for hours leaving the town in ashes and an estimated loss of 250000 dollars.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
West Virginia
Pine Grove
Wetzel County
Fire destroys Vetrolia Packing plant in Onta
Fire levels the Vetrolia Packing Company W plant in Ontario. Reports warn the loss is around 125000 dollars.
Chicago Markets 1908 Live Stock and Grain Prices Summary
Chicago markets show mixed receipts with cattle and hogs varying by district. Cattle totals around 27 000 to 29 000 with westerns steady to down. hogs weaker with bulk near 4 85 to 5 10. sheep strong on the day with lambs rising. Grain notes indicate steady or soft pricing across commodities in a broad market snapshot.
Kenyon Student Death Ruled an Accident by Father
Cincinnati reports Dan Pierson son Stuart Lathra Pierson died near Gambier Saturday night. Kenyon College officials and fraternity members disputed a homicide theory and stated Stuart was not tied to a railroad track. Father N L Pierson attended the initiation and backed the accident verdict, saying the light blinded him as the train approached.
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Cincinnati
N. J. Pierson
College Tol Waa Hell
Stuart Lathra Pierson
Gambier
Tey
John B. Ely
Proodent Pierce
Kenyon College
Pierce
Pierson
N. L. Pierson
Biasen
Stuart
Pierson Defends Fraternity Initiation in Fatal Bridge Incident
Pierson disputes coroner claims that his son was tied to the tracks. He argues the engine did not stop for him on the bridge and that bruises on the wrists could have other explanations. The coroner suggested a rope was used. Pierson says the evidence points to accidental death as the train approached.
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Pierson
Stuart
Zanesville
Moy Boy
Coronas
Piersons
United States Minister Presents Credentials to Montenegro
John B. Jackson met Prince Nicholas of Montenegro in Centinje and presented his credentials as the first United States minister to Montenegro. He also serves as minister to Greece Servia and Rheumania.
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Centinje
John B. Jackson
Prince Nicholas of
United States
Jackson
Greece
Servia
Rheumania
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