Russia Adopts National Assembly as Consultative Body
The article reports Emperor Nicholas announcing a national representative assembly to consult on legislation, with powers limited and imperial sovereignty retained. First convocation slated for mid January, with the assembly as a consultative body alongside the council of the empire. Suffrage is based on property, including peasants via communal memberships, and multiple details on sessions, emergency measures, and budgeting oversight are outlined. Obituary items and notices intermingle with the main dispatch.
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Yast
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Moscow
Empire
National Assembly
Council of the Empire
Watocrat
Douma Eheall
Minietera
Atock
Zemstvyos
Marriage and death notices across multiple papers
In The Warrington Post marriage and death notices may be placed and telegraphed to several morning newspapers at no extra insertion or telegraphing cost. The list includes New York Times, Boston Globe, Buffalo Courier, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Record-Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburg Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Byracush Post-Standard, 8st Pall Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, and Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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James Gordon
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Hillen Keady
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Orlock
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Warrington Post
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago Record Herald
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
ST Louis Republic
Byracush Post-Standard
Pall Pioneer Press
Minneapolis Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Autocratic plan for a Russian empire legislature
Fragmentary dispatch describes Nicholas I detailing a douma to advise the state, with elections regulated across provinces and cities, limits on who can vote, and a five year term. It outlines the assembly’s powers, procedures, and the balance with the council of the empire and the emperor.
Electoral assemblies and voting eligibility rules described
The document outlines qualification criteria for voters in urban and peasants cantonal electoral assemblies, including land value thresholds and property categories. It notes delegates from cantons, city real estate and industrial property owners, and tax payers participate, with secret ballot for urban and provincial deputies to the Gouma.
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London
Nicholas
Russia
Peace Conference At Washington Teeters On Indemnity Demands
Report from Washington notes a fragile mood as Russia and Japan press for terms. M. Witte signals no payment for tribute while counting on a protocol sign. Officials describe a tense luncheon and wary talks as the conference braces for a possible farewell session.
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Tripute
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Status of peace terms in the Portsmouth conference
The August 18 report outlines the substance and current status of Japanese terms. Acceptances include Korea's open door and territorial integrity, Chinese sovereignty in Manchuria, equal opportunity for all nations, and the Sakhalin dispute rejected. Other points cover Port Arthur, the Liao tung Peninsula, rail concessions, and naval limitations under varying stages of acceptance or deferral.
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Port Arthur
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Grounded Russian view on Sakhalin dispute in peace talks
Alexandre Briantchanioff, St Petersburg correspondent, relays Russian objections to Japanese claims over Sakhalin. He argues Japan’s historic rights are unfounded and that Russian cession would imperil Vladivostok and Pacific access, warning of far reaching East Asian shifts if Sakhalin stays under Japan.
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Vladivostok
Pacific
Paris Still Hopeful as Russia Japan Compromise Seen Likely
Paris aug 18 conflicting Portsmouth reports fuel unease yet keep hope alive that negotiators will reach a basis for final agreement. Informed circles say conferences aim to overcome diverging interests and that discussing core questions shows commitment to compromise despite no immediate rupture.
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France
Russia
Japan
Paris
Portsmouth
Thirteen Dead Recovered After Atlantic Coast Line Wreck
Thirteen bodies recovered after an Atlantic Coast Line excursion train plunged from a bridge into the Elizabeth River at Bruces station. Officials say the death toll will not exceed fifteen. dozens more were injured and many missing. The engineer remains in hospital with a serious skull fracture and depression, while divers and wreckers work to salvage the submerged cars and locomotive as traffic on the route is suspended.
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Quit Coffee to Save Heart Health Ad Claims Postum Cure
A letter from Colorado recalls years of coffee use causing heart trouble and nervousness. After switching to Postum Food Coffee and stopping coffee, health improved, heart stabilized, and life insurance approval followed. The ad cites the booklet The Road to Wellville and a consumer name associated with Postum Co.
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Health Office Record and Public Notices
Health office records list names ages and addresses of individuals, including Brendel Brown Coleman Gropp Gatewood Hall Heenter Holmee Kaminska Rogers Schofield Wilkins Robinson Alt Rheden Wilmore Coughlin Keenan Lewis and others with ages from months to 64 years. The London wallace column notes Tivoli Company paid £2000 more in salaries to artistes amid rising costs and calls for fair remuneration and recognition of changed conditions.
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Oyne
Youre Hatties Brown
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Geo. Wash. Univ. Hosp
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Garfield Hospital
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Children's Hospital
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Brightwood Ave
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Jefferson Bible Acquired by National Museum in 15 percent Purchase
The Life and Morals of Jesus of Nazareth known as the Jefferson Bible has become property of the U S National Museum in Washington after a purchase. The original volume measures 8.14 by 4.16 inches with a full red leather binding, gilt tooling, five divided back panels, and gold tooling on all outer and inner margins.
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Jesus of Nazareth
United States National Museum
Washington
Washington Post offers limited Bible reproductions in red leather
The Washington Post announces limited reproductions of a valuable Bible printed from the original congressional plates. Bound in red leather with gilt tooling, these souvenirs are offered through the Thomas Jefferson Department. Readers may inspect at the Business Office or request further details and price by mailing the coupon with name and address.
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Thomas Jefferson Department
Washington Post
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