Preferential Trade Fiscal System Outdated
The National Union of Conservative Associations in England and Wales endorses fiscal reform favoring preferential trade within the empire. Henry Chaplin introduced the resolution urging closer union with the colonies and a tax readjustment to boost British manufacturers without raising food costs for the poor. Premier Balfour urged unity and a non‑protectionist stance while avoiding pledges on party platforms.
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New Castle
England
National Union of Conservative Associations
Henry Chaplin
Local Government Board
National Union of the Conservative and Constitutional
England and
Wales
Oxford
Birmingham
Sheffield
Newcastle
Brighton
Rochdale
Bristol
London
Manchester
Southampton
Albert Hall
Tnionist
His Majesty
Balfour
Vladivostok Riots Spill Into Harbor Refuge
Reports from Vladivostok indicate ongoing rioting with residents seeking refuge on ships. An estimated 300 rioters were slain in the initial outbreak as fires consumed 70 buildings and troops fired to restore order. In St Louis a Kansas Senator Burton demurrer was overruled and trial set for next Monday.
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Tartar
Gors
United States
Greener
Vladivostok
Gromobol
Russia
Golden Horn
Count de Witte
Warsaw Committee
the Social Democracy of
Poland
Lithuania
Riots Prompt General Strike Across Russia
A Russian council of workmen's delegates orders a general strike nationwide amid mutiny suppressions and reforms delays. In Vladivostok martial law is proclaimed and reports claim the Chinese quarter destroyed while the uprising is brought under control. Dispatches mention Armenians in Erivan totaling about 700.
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St. Petersburg
Cronstadt
Poland
Council of Workmen's Delegates
Russia
Vladivostok
Tiflis
Erivan
Gun cotton on a warship described and pictured
The article explains gun cotton as a nitric acid and sulfuric acid treated textile used in mines torpedoes and naval weapons. It notes the Vesuvius cruiser hurling charges at Santiago and describes shaping blocks with a band saw lathe and chisels while keeping material and dust wet for safety.
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Vesuvius
Santiago
Witness Hyde Appears Before Insurance Inquiry
James Hazen Hyde ex vice president of Equitable Life testifies before the Armstrong legislative committee in New York. He speaks calmly with data and explanations and accuses several prominent figures, including former Governor Odell and financier Harriman, of involvement related to shipbuilding company settlements.
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New York
James Hazen Hlyde
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Armstrong Committee
Hyde
Odell and
Harriman
Shipbuilding Company
Be Sure to Use Only Cream of Tartar Baking Powder
Health warning claims alum-based baking powders leave alum in the stomach. Scientists allegedly show such food is partly indigestible and unhealthy.
Settlement urged in Mercantile Trust suit over Albany influence
Hyde testified Harriman pressured settlement of the Odell suit amid fear of powerful Albany influence. He claimed Harriman proposed revoking the Mercantile Trust charter as a retaliatory move. Hyde heard rumors of legislative steps, though he knew of no actual bill. Odell’s claimed amount and bond recovery were discussed with figures around 75,000 and 180,000 respectively.
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Albany
Hyde
Harriman
Xlell
Mercantile Trust Company
Kyde
Equitable Life
Odell
Mercantile In Settlement
The
Mercantile Trust
Hyde accuses Frick Harriman of conspiracy over France ambassadorship
Hyde claims Henry Frick and Harriman plotted to secure his removal from the country to aid his potential France ambassadorship. He says Frick pushed a report against him, provoking accusations of breach of faith and self benefit, while Harriman and Frick allegedly aimed to profit during his absence. The Norwegian government plans a bill to elect a king tomorrow.
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Hyde
Henry C. Frick
RE. H. Harriman
France
Frick
Witness
Harriman
Alexander
Senator Long Declines to Endorse Presidential Railroad Plan
Kansas Senator Long told Wichita Commercial Club he would not commit in advance to any president proposed railroad rate legislation. He said a resolution did not bind him and he would not shift responsibility to the president or others.
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Senator Long
Kansas
Wichita
Kon
Nev. I
United States
Long
Commercial Club
Congress
Advanve
Englishman Escapes Bandit Captivity in European Turkey
Mr. Wills, an English tobacco revenue employee, escaped brigands and reached Bosnia eighteen miles from Monastir. In Dragos five Bulgarians were killed by troops during Greek Bulgarian clashes. Near Florina Greeks killed six Bulgarians at a wedding party, then burned the building with fifteen victims, mostly women and children.
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Suloulea
Turkey
Mr. Wills
Turkish Tobacco Revenue Department
Bosnia
Monastir
Con Finibe
Dragos
Florina
Navy cites Suez charges for Philippines dock passage
The Navy Department says fees for moving the rotating dry dock built for the Philippines through the Suez Canal will run about $20,000 to $25,000.
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Washington
Navy Department
Suez Canal Company
Suez Canal
Philippines
Market Report Chicago November 15 1905
Estimated receipts and market directions across hogs cattle and sheep with mixed packers and Westerns. Prices show steady to higher cattle and sheep while hogs fluctuate across early trade and bulk sales.
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Chicago
Opposition Heard as Rail Union Protests Rate Legislation
A railway workers delegation led by George Huntley condemned proposed national railroad rate laws. The group claims 6,000,000 workers depend on railroads with earnings around 85,000,000,000 annually and cites multiple unions opposing rate cuts affecting their livelihoods.
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Washington
George Untley
Railway Contactors’ Union
Great Tabor
Kentucky coal men oppose Esch Townsend bill
A Kentucky meeting of fifty three major mines and seventy coal companies adopted a petition against the Esch Townsend rate legislation. The group plans to expand the opposition to southern states with a committee to coordinate with mine owners south of the Ohio River. Indiana Illinois and Ohio join in opposing the railroad bill.
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Louisville
Roosevelt
Congress
Kentucky
Ohio River
Indiana
Ilinels
Ohio
Frantz Sets World Record At Ohio Bowling Tourney
Canton Ohio November 1 L Frantz of Cleveland rolled 7358 to claim the highest individual score ever at a tournament breaking the world record as per Ohio association officials.
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Canton
L. Frantz
Cleveland
Ohio Association
Canal decision by Panama board this week
Panama consulting engineers board expected to decide this week on the canal type to be built. Governor Pennypacker of Pennsylvania reports assurances from many state legislators backing reform measures. V. C. McKenzie of Colfax Indiana offers his $12,000 farm to any Indiana clergyman who can prove that sprinkling is Scriptural baptism.
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Board of
Panama
Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Teo. V. C. McKenzie
Colfax
Ind
Indiana
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British Conservative Union
St. Peters
Burg
Burton
Evening Journal
ST. Louis
the Evening Journal
United States Circuit Court Today
Senator Burton
Baltimore News
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Star Witness
James H. Hyde
Legislative Insurance Inquirers
James Hazen Hyde
Norway
Hoglishiman
Grain Market
Navy
Railway Union
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Buffa
Broterhood
Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Fi Men
Switchmen
Natio Association
Railw
Portland
Ore
Doried Resolvons
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