Grand Duke Sergius killed in Kremlin bombing
A terrorist bomb destroyed the carriage of Grand Duke Sergius in the Kremlin, killing him and wounding the coachman and others. The attack, attributed to the Socialist Revolutionary Fighting Group, occurred near the Nicholas Palace and Nikolsky Gate as Grand Duchess Elizabeth mourned. The assassin was captured at the scene and identified with the group, papers showing forged credentials.
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Assassination of Grand Duke Sergius Shocks Russia
Czar prostrated as news reaches St Petersburg of Grand Duke Sergius death. Reactions split on political impact, with officials reporting plans for zemsky sobor and continued reforms. Imperial family held a state requiem. Moscow funeral logistics underway. Also advertised: plus a furniture auction at Sloan's in Washington.
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European Capitals Moved to Horror by the Assassination
Paris and London dispatches report shock and pessimism over the Grand Duke Sergius assassination. Socialists blame revolutionaries. officials note Russia’s growing turmoil and possible wider disaster. Comments cite Emperor Nicholas, Grand Duchess Elizabeth, and the extended circle around autocracy amid a climate of fear and upheaval.
Tragic plan to crown and inter Romanovs in St Petersburg
In the Kremlin the Emperor was crowned and will lie in the Romanoff mausoleum in the great Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul. Rumors claim Grand Duke Sergius favored summoning the zemsky sobor and sending a messenger to Nicholas, with Moscow’s bomb timing matching the messenger’s arrival. Plans reportedly called for six representatives per province across nobility merchants and peasants.
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Assassination of Grand Duke Sergius Shocks Europe
Reports from St Peters burg and Rome describe the assassination of Grand Duke Sergius and the broad reaction. Princess Louise of Battenberg departs for Moscow as authorities arrest suspected revolutionaries and plan precautions. Conversations in Moscow Odessa and Bertin indicate terrorist targets and fear of extremism aided by liberal funds. The world’s leaders express shock and condemn violence.
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Russia's evil genius Grand Duke Sergius of Moscow
Grand Duke Sergius born 1857 and married 1884 to Princess Elizabeth of Hesse Darmstadt. Uncle and governor general of Moscow, blamed for coronation disaster deaths, expelled Jews, and harsh rule. He sought refuge in Kremlin February after strikes, deemed Russia's evil genius by Liberals.
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Grand Duke Sergius Assassinated in Moscow Bombing
State Department dispatch from Ambassador McCormick reports Grand Duke Sergius killed by a bomb in Moscow amid a student-initiated attack. Count Cassini, Russia's ambassador, is shocked by the news as his son-in-law Count Mengden serves in Moscow's court.
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Strike Spreads as 2400 Nevski Workers Join In
In St. Petersburg on February 17 the strike expanded with about 2,400 Nevski Thread Works workers joining, bringing the total to roughly 36,000. Troops including Cossacks are drafted again as police arrest ring leaders. Employers call the situation critical and the Interior Minister orders provincial governors to stay at post. Poutiloff Iron Works withholds credit food supplies until workers return, depriving over 10,000 people of food. Royal Blue trains to Philadelphia and New York run on schedule despite bitter weather.
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Kansas House Passes Pipeline Carrier Bill Against Standard Oil
Topeka Kansas February 17 the Kansas house with no dissent passed a bill making all pipelines common carriers a second against Standard Oil after senate approval. Governor Hoch signed a $200000 refinery appropriation and urged more rail legislation to counter the oil trust. John OBrien Prairie Oil says agitation harms Kansan oil fields. Standard Oil active in Chanute Independence and Peru reports.
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Oil Tax Fund Aimed at Refinery Erection and Operation
Kansas lawmakers consider a $125000 appropriation for a refinery project. Crude prices locally fell from 1 to ½ cent per barrel amid push to fund probes into Standard Oil practices. Secretary Metcalf seeks unexpended balance from existing appropriations to continue investigations into the beef trust and other inquiries.
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Doctor Given Verdict
New York on February 17 in the second trial of Dr Ashbel P Grinnell longtime dean of the University of Vermont medical department recovered 10000 damages for false arrest and imprisonment against Edward Weston former commodore of the Atlantic Yacht Club The previous trial awarded 12500 but was overturned on technical grounds Grinnell was arrested at Grand Central Station in March 191X and later discharged after identification by a former student Weston contends Grinnell was actually a man named Raynor who swindled him
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VESSELS LONG OVERDUE IN HEAVY WEATHER FEARS SHIPS LOST
New York reports several lumber laden vessels overdue or delayed from Southern ports amid rough seas. A steamer arriving from the South saw drifting lumber near Cape Hatteras. Fears grow for the bark Essex of Baltimore from Charleston December 7 with 12 crew and the schooner Anna Pendleton from Brunswick January 22 with seven crew. The Essex and Pendleton bound for New York. the schooner Jennie Thomas from Savannah January 16 also overdue.
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No Promise to Cotton News Article
Attorney General Herbert Parker urged Gov. Douglas to refuse promises to suspend a $160 000 commission claim by Agent John B Cotton. Cotton holds a warrant for $1 600 000 of civil war funds due Massachusetts but demands his 30 percent fee before surrendering the warrant. Parker criticized Treasury for delivering the warrant to Cotton and said the department should have dealt directly with the State.
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Woman Perishes In Fire At Hotel Winton New York
A hotel fire at the Hotel Winton on Park Avenue and 10th Street claimed the life of an unknown woman. Fifteen others escaped in their night clothing as flames erupted from upper floors. The body was found in a hallway after the fire was extinguished. Building loss estimated at 34000.
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Wedding ends trial in breach suit in Bloomington
The $25,000 breach of promise case Emma Tompkins versus Willis Mecherle closed as the couple agreed to marry. Mecherle deeded Tompkins eighty acres valued at $15,600 and secured a marriage license. The engagement had broken off thrice, with the suit following five hours of testimony detailing a five year relationship.
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Emma Tompkins
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Yaquis Captured Will Hange Two Chicago Men in Mexico
A Tucson dispatch says Yaqui Indians who killed two Chicago men and attacked a mining party near Cobach are in custody. Ten prisoners will be hanged, with two captives having confessed. Gen Torres secured the capture and the American government will be advised.
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Grand Duke Sergius Slain by Terrorists
A dramatic report details the assassination of Grand Duke Sergius and the terrorists' condemnation of the act. The piece situates the event amid a series of political tensions and warnings from rival factions.
Mrs Chadwick In Court In Bankruptcy Hearing
In Cleveland Ohio on February 17 Mrs Chadwick faced Referee Remington as Dawley asked to delay trustee appointment for one week to file a list of creditors and amounts. She calmly examined claims, repudiated several, including maid Freda Swandtorm for seven months at five dollars monthly, and the session adjourned to tomorrow morning.
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Americans at Court Presentations at Buckingham Palace
London February 17 The first court of the year in Buckingham Palace featured dense diplomatic attendance led by the American Embassy minus Mrs White who is in France. King Edward and Queen Alexandra shared the scene with Princess Victoria recently recovered from surgery. Notable arrivals included Rear Admiral and Mrs Chadwick Mrs Shaw Miss Langhorne Miss Barbara Spofford and Miss Blanche Rumsey plus Mr and Mrs Howard Levis. Queen Alexandra wore a jewel heavy gown and Duchess of Marlborough stood out in cloth of gold with Vanderbilt pearls.
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Students quit college after mass discipline vote
Amherst Massachusetts February 17. Following trouble at Massachusetts Agricultural College the senior class voted to withdraw. Earlier thirty members were found guilty of ungentlemanly conduct in the classroom and suspended. the faculty failed to accept amends, and the class moved to leave the college after objecting to suspensions.
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Manistee Banker Served Slander Suit in Burr Estate Case
In Binghamton New York banker George M Burr of Manistee Michigan is served with a 50000 damages slander suit by Mrs Mary E Wiggins and her attorney Isaac Weill both of New York City The action stems from a feud over the estate of late millionaire Henry A Sheldon with Mrs Wiggins seeking to remove Burr as executor Evidence was closed and Judge Parsons will rule later Burr asserts the claims are unproven and cites numerous alleged illegal acts in connection with the estate None of the charges has been established to date
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Milionaire
Henry A. Sheldon
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Black man killed by Smithville mob after confession
In Smithville Texas on February 17 a Black man charged with harming Mrs Powell Tiffany was captured and attacked by a mob. He confessed and named three others including three women. Two suspects were arrested and a third sought. A Mexican victim from Dale was found hanged by the mob during the search.
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Probe the Charge Committee Named to Investigate Gov White
Special to The Washington Post from Charleston W Va Feb 17 Senate names a committee to investigate Gov White and charges by Senator Caldwell alleging graft in the till and nonresident charter fees. Caldwell attacks White's administration while Cornwell amends for possible articles of impeachment. the Dayton era scene shifts to a pure food bill and coal oil tax debate.
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Moses Remodeling Sale at Moses' Store Promises Deep Reductions
The notice advertises Moses Remodeling Sale with all goods reduced 10 to per cent. Also mentions Seaboard Florida Limited train from Washington at 6:25 p m arriving Augustine 2 10 p m next day touted as fastest service. Includes travel to Pinehurst Southern Pines Camden and other resort areas with office at 1421 Paaveu.
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