Rebels Burn and Kill Czar Upholds Witte
Reports from St Petersburg on December 13 describe Lettish insurgents burning estates near Riga and threatening the city while government troops move to protect life and property. The revolt spreads through Courland as railways are cut. German subjects are promised protection as troops advance to Baltic provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
St. Petersburg
Eydtkuhnen
Prusela
Battic
Venden
Courland
Mitau
Baltic
Buthonia
Notice of Marriage and Death Notices Across Newspapers
Notice lists newspapers where marriage and death notices are inserted upon application. It names York Times, Boston Globe, Louisville Courier, Chicago Record Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittard Dispatch Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St Louis Republic, Syracuse Port-Standard, St Paul Pioneer Press, Minneapolis Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cincinnati Inquirer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Thes
Borton Globe
Ffao Courier
Chicago Record Herald
Philadelphia
Public
Lecuer
Pitterard Dispatch
Providence Journal
Rochester Herald
Local Undertakers and Embalmers Directory Listing
A garbled OCR page lists multiple Washington DC funeral firms and their services. Entries reference W R Speare 940 F Street NW, J William Lee, Harvey's Sons at 13th Street NW, John R Wright Co, George P Zurhorst at 301 East Capitol Street, with notes on 24 hour service and crematorium mention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
J. William Lee
Modest Delcon
R. F. Harvey
SO Sons
Fourteenth Street NW
John R. Wright CO
Cam Wremisas
George P. Zurhorst
East Capitol Et
O. Baer
Turbulent Times Reported Across Empires and Edicts
A dense dispatch outlines political turmoil and military strain from Russia and abroad. Mentions government inaction under Kuropatkin aiding adversaries, peasant forest-cutting myths, church rulings on mixed marriages, and protests by fortress troops seeking humane treatment. Paris-bound diplomats and a Moscow report on anti-government agitators accompany worker council pleas for revolt.
Germans Fear Massacre in Livonia Uprising
Riga to Stockholm report says Letts, majority in Livonia, control the situation and plan a Baltic republic. Leader M Jansohn heads federated revolutionary societies and commands actions while Germans fear St Bartholomew night style slaughter as peasants burn estates and murder landowners. Refuges are readied in blocks and police hesitate to interfere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Livonia
Stockholm
Dagena Nyheters
Riga
M. Jansohn
Deenas Lapsa
40- Cieties
Baltic
Revolt on Russian Ship in Colombo Harbor
A hundred Russians aboard the battle ship Czarevitch in Colombo harbor mutinied today. Military forces were deployed and fifty mutineers were taken ashore, with resistance noted as the crisis unfolded in Ceylon on December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombo
Ceylon
Czarevitch
Refugees Arrive in Boston Describing Odessa Massacre
Forty three Russian refugees arrive on the Cunard steamer Ivernia from Liverpool, fleeing disturbances in Fugu Vilna Kiev Odessa and Kovne. Odessa witnesses described violence by police Cossacks and mobs with Jews and Christians defending themselves, with many killed. Refugees report about 10 000 victims in the week after the Tuesday nearest November as Russian gunboats fired into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Boston
Cunard Line
Ivernia
Liverpool
Fugu
Vilna
iKieff
Kovne
Ephraim Grosstascher
Joseph Dubovsky
Cossacks dispersed rioters in Lodz street clash
A band attacked Jewish shops and residents on Ziwlegna street in Lodz Russian Poland. Twenty people were wounded by knives or revolvers as the Cossacks intervened and fired a volley dispersing the rioters, wounding more. In other news Father Gapon says he fled Russia to avoid arrest as his mission risked ending, and Gen Gripenberg is reported paralyzed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angust von Hennings
Balude
Fuga
St. Petersburg
von Hennings
Belmy
Tsarekoe- Salo
Camarilla
Alexia Ignatieff
M. Seechinsky
Count Witte
Monshikoff
Lodz
Russian Poland
Ziwlegna Street
Father Gapon
Berlin
George Gapon
Vorwaerts
Geneva
Switzerland
Russia
Platt Out Of Fight As State Leaders Rally In New York
The Fifth Avenue Hotel hosts a large gathering of Republican district leaders signaling Odell’s strength while Senator Platt’s Washington office sits nearly deserted. Odell plans to back Ambrose O Neal for county secretary as Brackett chats with Roosevelt and other Washington Republicans. Platt to visit Hot Springs for recuperation.
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Senator
Senator Brackett
Roosevelt
Platt
Hot Springs
Washington Post
New York
Fifth Avenue
Odell’s ‘Bower
Thomas C. Platt
Washington, D. C
Senator Platt
Odell
William Halpin
Frank 8. Binck
Hooker
Hearst
Merrit
Rogera
River boats in collision near Brownsville
Four men drowned when the passenger steamer Rose Hite collided with tow boat John P. Kleim on the Monongahela River in fog. Fourteen passengers slept on deck and were saved. all dead were deck hands. Vessel voyage from Pittsburgh carried freight. salvage valued at about 15000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Monongahela River
Eteamer Rose Hite
John P. Klelm
Samuel Dender
Wilcomsport
Pittsburg
Look No
John F. Kteln
John Faddis
Deaths and revelations in early December notices
London reports the death of William Sharp author of works under Miss Fiona MacLeod from Sicily. Elmira notes Rev. George H. McKnight D D rector of Trinity Church since 1869 died after an operation at eighty four. Princeton records Leroy H. Anderson treasurer of United Railways of New Jersey died at sixty eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiona MacLeod
London
Sicily
William Sharp
Sharp
Richard Whitteing
Elmira
George H. ‘McKnight
Trinity Church
Watertown
Madison
Ind
Princeton
N. S
Leroy H. Anderson
United Railways of New Jersey
Seaves
Anderson
Former Chicago football star escapes death at factory shaft
Walter Cavanaugh, once a University of Chicago center, narrowly avoids death at Simmons Manufacturing Company in Kenosha Wisconsin on December 14. He braces against the ceiling with great strength to prevent being drawn into a main shaft, tearing his clothing before release. No bones broken but muscles severely strained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha, Wis
Walter Cavanaugh
University of Chicago
Simmons Manufacturing Company
Kaiser for Peace He Says German Outlook Not Wartime
Berlin Dec 14 Prince von Buelow replying to Socialist doubts about Germanys foreign policy denied the Emperors plans for war. He cited the Emperors written statement that he had no warlike designs and a marginal note saying the Emperor agreed. The chancellor blamed Socialist speeches for English distrust while noting Trothas Africa orders drew criticism. A treasury secretary then announced a 7.5 million dollar increase for the war in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Reichstag
Prince von Buelow
Germany
Denmark
William
Herr Hebel
von Trotha
Africa
Garon von Stengel
Imperial Treasury
Chinese Students Enraged Leave Japanese Schools
Eighty two hundred Chinese students in Tokyo, angered by the Chinese minister Yang Shu, resolve to return to China. Two thousand already left the city. A manifesto opposes the Manchu dynasty as imperial university and government disputes seem resolved by Kubota Yuzuru resigning as education minister. Katsura to take the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Yang- Shu
China
Imperial University
Kubota Yuzuru
Katsura
Education
Clemency request filed for Ellzotte Shepard
Paris dispatch reports Ellzotte Shepard of New York has applied for executive clemency to the foreign office. Shepard was sentenced October 26 to three months in jail and $1200 plus $4000 damages to the parents of Madeline Mardue, injured by Shepard’s automobile. The application seeks a fine in place of imprisonment.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Ellzotte Shepard
New York
Madeline Mardue
Inquest Clears Panther Story Amid Witness Testimony
The Journal de Commerce reports the inquiry into the Panther incident confirms the original tale. A German naturalized Brazilian witness said he recognized the Panther’s commander among the group that seized a deserter ashore at Trajahy. Lady Hartopp Marries Man Whose Husband Named as Co-respondent in Colombo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
Journal de Commercio Today
Panther
Steinhoff
Trajahy
Hartopp
Colombo
Ceylon
Kari Cowley
Sale of Irving relics draws lively Christie’s crowd
London on December 14 reports Christie's sale of Sir Henry Irving theater relics attracted eager buyers and strong bids. A Garrick cane fetched 210 dollars, another Garrick ring 215, Irving’s Richard III sword 155, a Peter the Great pistol 155, and a Garrick topaz ring 215. Overall, about fifty small lots brought around 5,000 dollars. In Tokyo, December 14, officials warned the Peking talks may unfold into another Chinese humiliation as Japan’s Baron seeks terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Henry Irving
Christies
Enria
Garrick
Irving
Richard TT
Peter the Great
New York
Cardinals Get Red Hats at Vatican Consistory
In Rome on December 14 the Pope held a public consistory in the Vatican royal hall granting red hats and cardinals rings to Mer Casalne de Azevedo and Mgr J A de Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti archbishop of Rio Janeiro. Also named were Mer Joseph Samassa archbishop of Erla Hungary and Mer Spinola archbishop of Reville not ben. Special papal ableguies will deliver red birettas to the others. Thousands gathered in the Ducal Hall, Americans among them, as Pius X appeared with cardinals and dignitaries in a ceremonial blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Mer. Casalne de Azevedo
Mgr. J. A. de Arcoverde de Albuquerque Cavalcanti
Rio Janeiro
Mer
Joseph Samassa
Erlau
Hungary
Mer. Spinola
Reville
Pius X
Arda
Pont
J. Richter
Grand Rapids
Mongignor Banreny
American College
Quorum in Cuban House Discusses Death of Villuendas
After a month with no session the Cuban House met to discuss the death of Congressman Enrique Villuendas in Cienfuegos on September 22. A brother of Villuendas spoke at length, pledging to prove local officials planned the death, while Liberals applauded and Moderates remained restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villuendas
Cienfuegos
Havana
Congress
House of Representatives
Enrique Villuendad
Enrique Villuendas
Hugh Watt on Trial at Old Bailey for Murder Plot
London December 14 The trial of Hugh Watt financier and former parliament member opened at the Old Bailey on charges of inciting agents to murder his divorced wife Julia Watt and Sir Reginald Beauchamp. Prosecution argued Watt sane despite odd conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Old Bailey
Hugh Watt
Parlament
Julia Watt
Reginald Beauchamp
Violet Watt
Watt
Germany vows no designs on China territory
A Tokyo dispatch reports German chancellor Prince von Buelow told the Chinese Minister in Berlin that Germany has no designs on Chinese territory and that if other powers seize Chinese land the Kaiser would immediately aid China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokyo
Prince von Buelow
Berlin
Germany
Kaiser
China
Arrest in Queenstown Nets Alleged Embezzler
Alfonso Lissner, arriving on the Cedric from New York, was arrested in Queenstown on charges of stealing 5 5000 from the Kind Landesmann paint firm where he was manager. Police report $6 000 given for deposits, and claim he obtained a further 3 000 from Valentine Lowenstein before fleeing to Europe with 9 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Alfonso Lissner
White Star
Cedric
New York
Kind & Landesmann
Stagner Hiad
Pfhe
Gay Lissner
Algo
Valentine Lowenstein
Europe
Prevent Scandals in Colonial Service Headlined
Paris decree in Journal Officiel requires colonial officials to undergo thorough training before appointment to responsible positions. Aimed at preventing scandals in the colonial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Officiel
Parliament to End January 8 Dissolution date eyed for general election
London reports the Campbell-Bannerman cabinet met at Downing Street to approve Parliament dissolution for a general election. January 8 is believed chosen. Czar will stay at Tsarskoe-Selo. St Petersburg official: imperial family plans no immediate departure. Coronation date set for June 24 next year in Christiania for King Haakon and Queen Maud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Campbell-Bannerman
Downing Street
Czar
Tsarskoe-Selo
St. Petersburg
Eydtkuhnen
East Prussia
Tyre
Christiania
Norway
Haskon
Maud
Venezuela Crisis Dominates White House Talk on Castro
A White House conference focused on Cipriano Castro, Venezuela’s president, with President Roosevelt, M Jusserand, and Secretary Root discussing options. France and the United States seek a united approach, with Paris pressing Castro to resume communication with the French chargé d’affaires. Threats reportedly include sending the West Indian squadron to Venezuela to compel satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Cipriano Castro
Venezuela
Roosevelt
Congress
Root
Senor Castro
Paris
Castro
M. Taigny
French Yellow Book on Morocco Details Franco German Crisis
Paris December 14 a yellow book on Morocco outlines French policy history and the Franco German crisis. Dispatches between Berlin and Paris before Delcasse retirement show strained relations with Germany. Bibourd reports belligerent advisers near the Emperor and notes a check to the Franco Russian alliance from Manchuria. indirect negotiations were advised based on the Moroccan conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Paris
Berlin
M. Delcasse
Foreign Office
M. Bibourd
Germany
M. Bihourd
William
Manchuria
OGRAMS GIFT STORE DAINTY PRETTY GIFTS FOR LADIES
Gift store catalog items with prices list dainty dainty frames clocks silver items buttons and a variety of decorative pieces. Describes French gilt and oxidized goods including frames clocks thimbles lace and sugar sets with prices from small cents to hundreds of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daalgne
Licensed to Marry With List of Couples Across States
A fragmented notice lists numerous marriage licenses issued to couples from Saratoga County North Carolina Tallahassee Maryland Virginia and Pennsylvania including Thomas F. Bryer and Reby Horton Andrew Castell and Helen A Mabbett Robert Padgett and Mary P Allen Cecil F Forbes and Jessie B Williams John C Jack and Lucretia Stafford Charles Ping and Mariana Bailey Winfield Pierce and Bareh E Meeks Harry R Dobbs and Ida R Kors James Smothers and Irene Fleet Richard B Jacobe and Ethel B Scott George Carter and Hughes Hodge Brown and Fannie Harris Henry William and Jennie Alles George W Herbert and Irene Howard Norman Cook and Rosie Freeman among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Bryer
Saratoga County
N. C
Reby Horton
Tallahassee
Frs
Andrew Castell
Helen A. Mabbett
Baltimore
Robert Padgett
Mary P. Allen
Alexandria
Cecil F. Forbes
Elm City
N.C
Jessie B. Willams
Richmond, Ve
John C. Jack
Lucretia
Stafford
Colerain
Charles & Ping
Mariana
Berdeovn F. Stewart and
Hencfatia RK
Nichola
Obituary notices and ship movements in December listing locals and arrivals
Health office records list deaths with ages and addresses including Warren B Anderson David P Craig and others from Washington D C and surrounding areas. Movements of ocean steamers show ships sailing and arriving to New York Queenstown Cherbourg and Dover with dates December 14 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren B. Anderson
E. Cup
Sears
David P. Craig
R. Ellett
Archie Gritin
Jamen Harris
Sacknow St. Nw
Joseph Johnson
Deanwood
D.C
John George Kahl
Sth
St. Me
Mart
New York
la Savoie
Harte
Queenstown
Cedric
Liverpool
Chérbourg
Kaiser
Wilhelm der Grosse
Bremen
Southampton
Queerstown
Ther
Dover
Pennsylvania
Fmm
Iuminatown
Friedrich der My
Cherbourg and
Brewen
Sena
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Ahprnethy
Atta Om
Kate Woodville Abernethy
Mary Latham Aberneth
Alex, T. Abernethy
Holwood
Richmond
Durhmond Andnville
Nan
Daisy
Wiward J
J. FF Brosnan
Elen Sind
Jeremiah Brosnan
Creet
Welock
St. Aloy
Charch
Mat
Pom
Catharina
Cornelius and
Mary Ants
Akee
Cornelius J Carmody
Hugh
St Peters
Griset
Mabelle Scott Griset
Frederck Griset
Ros” Statt
Newark
Herman Huli
Concord
Tas
Lwehl- George Loch
Jeeves
Wilow
Ero the Decised
Westphalia
Prager
Oda Frilows
Knighis Et Pythias
First Reformed Church
No and
Sah
Alt Pedeck Pom
TD. Rubrerch
Williams
Tete
T Atreet
Samuel M
Huanand
Aume Vo Yeatman
John H
Sarah J. Yeatne Juneal
Fifth Baptist Shore
Undertakers
Brerive
M. Menshikoff
Witt
Rywala
Imperial 4
Holy Synod
M. Bompard
Spencer F. Eddy
Brbseau
United States
Robert Woods Bliss
Mr. Eddy
Moscow
Antonius
Volhynia
South Russia
Council of Workmen
Sebastopal
Gripenberg
the Figaro
Paci Clal
N Wine CO
St. Main
Apollinaris
Table Waters
Buelow
Shepard
Countess Cowley
Charles Henry Wilson
Warter Priory
Yorkshire
Sir Charles Hartopp
Sarl Cowley
Eark Cowley
Viscount Dangan
Phyllis Broughton
Gaiety Theater
Violet Nevill
Marquis of Abergavennye
Robert Myddelton-Biddulph
Violet
Dec
Peking
Baron Eee
Cardinals
Pope
The
Aberdeen
Ireland
Dublin
Earl of Aberdeen
Lord Leutenant
James Bryce
Privy Council
Phoenix Park
Lord Heutenant
Berne
Na’tional Council
State Council
M. Ferrer
Federal Council
M. Ruchet
M. Muller
Amfeck
A. L. Silberstein
Washington
Lazell
le Lazell
Hubigant
Steve
Castile
Lisco de
Robert Burns
Havan
Arthur Ioc la
Winnie Worth
Peart Crown
David
Lilian Russell
James G. Blaine
Wortener
Tenholm Pipe
Appleck's Drug Store
Pennsylvania Ave
Cenfer
France
Morton C. Stqut
Ogram’s Gift Store
Hartwood Hbo
Waterman
Penna. Ave
Office Record
Haddad Bros
F St
A. Collins
14Th St
Ida Dorothy Peake
Sal Oh
Odette Se Tour Puree
HUB Furniture Co
E. Cor
Waif Dats
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