Peace talk fades as Russian public opinion rises in power
A Washington dispatch notes that in Russia public opinion is developing into a political force, demanding a national assembly with limited powers as a step toward a constitution and parliament. While some fear insurrections in Poland Finland and Baltic provinces the internal trend favors gradual reform through a controlled assembly and free debate.
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Russia
Birthday of Grand Duke Alexis Celebrated Across Russia
The first anniversary of Grand Duke Alexis’s birth was celebrated nationwide with festive illuminations in Saint Petersburg and a natal mass at Peterhof. Government offices closed except the foreign ministry while banners flew and troops marched to a triumphal tune. A new national assembly project was presented to the Emperor for signature, outlining a body to study and discuss legislative propositions before council review.
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Alexis
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Council of the Empire
Bloodshed in Russia during socialist meeting in Diutowo woods
At a gathering of about 2000 socialists in Diutowo woods, Cossacks and infantry attacked. Socialists fired on troops, who returned fire, killing two and wounding eighteen, with 458 arrests. Across Warsaw and Belostok, over a thousand revolutionists were seized in 48 hours. A bomb in Sourayskala street killed several. In Radom, police chief wounded by bomb fragments.
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Rejestvensky Ship Nears Home at Baltic Passage
The Russian transport Anadyr, fleeing Japanese forces after the Sea of Japan battle, has passed the Great Belt on its home run to Libau, the lone returning vessel of Admiral Rejestyensky's fleet as Tokyo reports another cruiser refloated at Port Arthur, the Palada.
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Body buried for years in Genoa church found preserved
In Genoa a coffin in a church has the 1638 body of Catarina de Marin, preserved with color in cheeks and hair. After opening her coffin for reburial, she was redressed and resealed, and now twenty eight years later remains intact and smiling. The de Marini chapel still exists, and the public may fund her proper burial in San Pietro a Banchi.
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Washington Post
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Church of San Pietro
London Luncheon Toast for Caillard and French Officers
London Aug 12 The House of Commons hosted a luncheon for Vice Admiral Caillard and about 130 officers after fleet visits to London Portsmouth and Cowes. Premier Balfour spoke urging enduring Anglo French peace and friendship. John Morley and Caillard praised the occasion as a sign of unity and mutual respect between Britain and France.
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French Fleet Visit Shapes French English Ties
Aug 12 Tondon reports the French fleet visit as a friendship festival influencing public opinion in France. Echo de Paris lauds Anglo-French closeness after Morocco, while Berlin's unease grows over Anglo German tensions. King Edward’s continental plan aims to meet Kaiser indirectly, seeking peace with Germany without direct talks.
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Prince's Picture Not a Corot in Dublin Gallery
Dublin gallery officials asked the prince to replace a painting presented as a Corot after critics questioned its authenticity. The London dispatch notes forged artworks circulating in Europe and cites a supposed Meszoly piece in the Budapest Museum as a misattributed example.
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Serbian cabinet resigns as new government named in Belgrade
Belgrade Seria Aug. 12 The cabinet of M Stojanovitch after elections handed its resignation to King Peter who accepted it A reshuffled cabinet was announced with Stojanovitch as premier and education minister and Zanjovics abroad Paviteovics interior Dranhkorics commerce Petsica justice Colantonici war Todorovics fiance Marovica in key posts
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M. Todorovics
M. Marovica
Prof Hein Describes Sensations After Alpine Fall
Special to The Washington Post from Geneva reports Prof. Hein a renowned geologist and Alpine climber described his sensations after slipping from a precipice in the Laeftres Alps He felt no breathless fear and remained tranquil though unusually mentally active as varied thoughts flashed through his mind during the fall at the Zurich Swiss Alpine Club meeting
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Washington Post
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Fragmentary memory returns as he lands in darkness
A man recalls a thousand forgotten incidents as he rapidly loses consciousness after striking ground. The scene shifts to soothing sounds and ground contact, followed by absolute unconsciousness without pain or shock.
Americans Seek Root Intervention Over Lumber Duties
Berlin reports importers of American lumber urge the United States to intervene after thirteen years of higher duties than those on similar European imports. The American Association of Commerce and Trade will send Grounds and supporting documents to Secretary Root as part of the protest.
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Earthquake in Macao Triggers Panic Along Canton River
Reports from Macao on the Canton River describe a nine hour series of earthquake shocks. Inhabitants fled shaking buildings while authorities and locals recited prophecies of impending disaster. Thousands sought safety as fear spread through the city and nearby areas.
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Norway Votes Today Referendum on Secession
From Christiania Norway Aug 12 tomorrow is set for a nationwide referendum on the dissolution of the union. National flags adorn the streets and coastwise steamers carry voters free and crowded. The Norwegian women's unions warn that women still lack civil rights and cannot vote, though they claim broad national unanimity on independence.
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Hebrew singer barred from residing in Moscow
At St Petersburg Aug 12 a Russian tenor Winogradow from the opera house accepted an Moscow engagement but was refused permission to reside there due to restrictions on coreligionists. It is reported the disappointed singer will petition the Csar. In Wilhelmshohe Aug 12 Emperor William received Dr Nicholas Murraye Butler and Brot Burgess of Columbia University.
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Health Office Record From August 12 1908 Details Aliens and Ages
Health office ledger lists individuals with ages from 2 months to 71 years at Freedmen's Hospital Garfield Hospital and other DC locations. Names include Malinda Boyd Mary Edwards Justus Hollander Mary A Shedd Francia Smith Isaac Dodson Robert E Johnson plus multiple movements of ocean steamers with arrivals in New York Plymouth Cherbourg and Antwerp.
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