Witte Under Fire Amid Liberal and Reactionary Strife
The report that Count Witte faces removal grows, while M Durnovo gains influence with a cabinet of reactionaries. The government pursues victory over the Reds, with ministers authorized to dismiss workers and elections strained by Baltic provinces unrest, Black Sea littoral under martial law, and armed revolts spreading to the Crimea region. The Preobrajensky guards withdraw from policing duties as intrigue and terror debates rattle St Petersburg.
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Black Sea Littoral
St Petersburg
Count Witte
Nasha
Shisa
M Durnovo
Camaruia
Atera
Anvarcht
M Dursovo
Dursovo
Brianchaninaff
Portemouth
Russia
Te Ublasé
Guchko
Swdts
Brian Ehaninoft
Reds
Slovan
Baltic
Caucasus
Council of Work Men
Offernls
Preobrajensky Guard Regiment
Mog
South Russia
Black Sea
Exkatermoslav
Martial law in White Russia districts amid revolts in Samara
Special reports note martial law declared across Berdicheff, Dyinsk, Kherson, Odessa district, Kremenchug, Alex andrevsky, and the Moscow to Nizhni Novgorod rail line as Samara revolt ends in bloodshed. Washington Post dispatch from Indianapolis dated December 3 records Democratic county conventions selecting delegates as Taggart faces challenges within state leadership.
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White Russia
Berdicheff
Dyinsk
Kherson
Odessa
Kremenchug
Alexandrevsky
Moscow
Nizhni Novgorod
Samara
Calle Pesaire PS
Washington Post
Indianapolis
Almont
Gret
Taggart
State Central Committee
Kentucky races hinge on Beckham bid for Senate
In Frankfort a high stakes Senate caucus forecast shows Gov Beckham and Lt Gov Thorne at odds over a possible bid. Haldeman holds balance of power while Blackburn Paynter and Beckham jockey for support. Beckham may resign if he blocks Beckham’s entry. McCreary backs Blackburn as western legislators rally behind their choice.
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Thorne
Haldeman
Washington Post
Frankfort
United States Senate
J C
Blackburn
State Administration
Thomas H Paynter
Genito
Plackburn
nti-Paynter
Miller
Lester
Aftrv
Thiong Caluinare
Paynter Blackburn
Judge Paynters
Fan
Paynter
Wen
Rickburns
Louisville
Sursiders
Gov Beckham
Beckham
McCreary
Congresman
James
Indiana Fight On Syemation Grows Acute
Indiana political strife intensifies as love feast and powwow in Indianapolis court factions for control of the state party machine. Key players include Vice President Fairbanks and Senator Beveridge with Dawes named as Fairbanks manager, while Floyd Woods’ possible defection weakens Fairbanks. The battle shapes Indiana’s 1908 prospects and national convention leverage.
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Indianapolis
Nat*Cordial
Indiana
Wahington
Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Fairbanks
Timais
Middle West
Mr Dawes
Washington
Senate
Mason
Dawes
James P Goodrich
Winchester
Congress
Fred Landis Shidier
Beveridge
Floyd A Woods
Sindler
Eeadieg
Beveridge I. Goodrich
Hemenway
Fiesholder
Woods
Judge Woods
Vice Presiddent
Uprising in Persia Demands a Constitution
Dispatches from Batoum report a religious party in Persia demanding a constitution. Martial law is proclaimed in Teheran as ministers telegraph their governments. Agitators voice strong anti foreign sentiment and call for expulsion of foreign merchants and officials.
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Paris
Petit Parisien
Batoum
Persia
Teheran
Assassination of Gov Steunenberg in Caldwell Shocked Idaho
The former Idaho governor Frank Steunenberg was killed by a dynamite bomb set at his Caldwell home. Police say a wired trigger exploded as he closed the rear gate, suggesting a targeted plot linked to his 1899 Coeur d Alene strike actions. Shoshone County offers a $10,900 reward for the perpetrators.
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Shoshone County
Steunenberg
Hore
Boise Idaho
Caldwell
Frank Steunenperg
Coeur 'd Alene
Gray
Daylght
Brank Tabby & Co
Coeur - Alene
Boise
Capitol Building
Idaho
Steunerberg
New York
Hearst Plans Protest as New City Government Takes Office
Hearst group to file a protest when the new city government is sworn in tomorrow. Hearst chief counsel Mr Shearn indicated a move to initiate quo warranto actions after January 1 with formal application to the attorney general. A legislative inquiry into the election will be introduced in Albany Wednesday along with other Hearst measures. The bill to authorize opening all ballot boxes is mentioned but not yet ready.
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Washington Post
New York
Bec
Hearst
Morrow
PS Gheuem Hearst
Shearn Sai
Board of Aldermen
Myr Ghearn
Wadsworth Dominates as Albany Debate Shapes Speaker Race
In Albany reports, Benjamin B Odell Jr arrives then departs amid maneuvering inside the Republican State committee. Independents back J Mayhew Wainwright for New York Assembly speaker, aided by twenty four assemblymen, with Wadsworth and Merritt both asserting confidence as the caucus approaches.
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Washington Post
Albany
Benjamin B Odell Jr
Republican State Committee
Odell
Wadsworth
Merritt
Assembly
Odellites
New York
State Assembly
Municipal Ownership League
J Mayhew Wainwright
New York State Assembly
Independnce League
Gilsey House
Wainright
Arey
Wainwright
Guv Higgins
Ad Assembly
Man Merritt
Storm Sweeps Five Masted Schooner Henry O Barrett
A huge wall of water swept Vineyard Sound last night as the five masted schooner Henry O Barrett from Newport News to Boston was overwhelmed. Capt Joshua Norton of Rockland Maine and mate James Conley of St John New Brunswick were swept overboard and killed as the crew struggled in the storm near Woods Hole Massachusetts. The vessel, commanded by Norton at fifty seven, continued briefly before anchoring offshore as the sea flooded the deck and damaged sails and rigging.
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Henry C. Barrett
Newport Newa
Boston
Woods Hole Mass
Vineyard Sound
Henry O Barrett
Joshua Norton
Rockland
James Conley
St John
N. B
Orton
Mare Conley
Barnett
Newport News
Brock Island
Gay Head
Barrett
Quicks Hole
Norton
Conley
Nate
Insist She Died of Poison in Death Statement Sparks Dispute
Honolulu physicians and local officials vehemently reject a Denver report that Jane Lathrop Stanford died from poison and allege a plot to extort fees. Attending and autopsy doctors, chemists, and Pickering College fire details follow.
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Honolulu
Stanford
Jane Lathrop Stanford
David Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Denver
Col
Humphreys
Jordan
Witte May Be Forced to Resign
The issue highlights Witte facing possible resignation amid political turmoil. A Kentucky senator leads contests against Indiana in a broader national struggle, while Steunenbiez murder case is noted among the day’s dramatic headlines.
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Witte
Kentucky
Indiana
Steunenbeiaz
Santo Domingo
Senate
White House
New Kear
Congress
Moscow
Lerhess
Sistehus Murda
Washington
Wall Street
Fought duel high in air on tenement roof
New York police say a prearranged duel occurred on a six story tenement roof at 174 Prince Street. Antoni Mazza was shot in the head and died. Antonio Valero, named as the alleged antagonist, remains at large with no trace found.
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New York
Betygpenimo Italans
Prince Streat
Antoni Mazza
Antonio Valero
War Talk in France Morocco The Danger Foint
Front to back coverage in Paris journals shows divergent Conservative and Socialist views on Franco German ties and the Morocco conference. Editors warn of inquietude across Europe as Belgian and French officers stress neutrality and readiness while Marcel Prevost links pacificism to patriotism and a revived military posture.
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Jaures
Humanite
France
Germany
Morocco
Europe
Marcel Prevost
M Prevost
Franar
M Provost
Pacificaam
Secret of Diamond Theft Revealed by Ohio Prisoner
Prisoner Prentice Tiller at Ohio Penitentiary is poised to tell Pinkerton detectives the details of the Tiffany diamonds theft in New York. The 25 year career criminal is said to hold key knowledge about the May incident. A $100000 reward was offered for the three missing gems valued at over three times that sum. The stones weighed 11, 12, and 14 carats and vanished from the cutting department of Tiffany & Co. after being left for cutting. Tiller may turn over about $3000 in cash and diamonds to Tiffany representatives to seek partial restitution.
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Prsoner
Ohio
Washington Post
Dayton
Prentice Tiller
Pinkerton
Tiffany S
New York City
Tiller
Police Department of
New York
Insday
Tillers
Tiffany
Bomb Wrecks Factory in Scranton at Franklin Avenue
An early morning dynamite blast struck the Giovanni Fary macaron factory at 122 Franklin Avenue in Scranton. The front of the building and half the storeroom were wrecked. a nearby hotel was damaged and an elderly Italian, Faza, was injured. Police note anonymous letters threatening the proprietor for $100. Authorities investigated but received no cooperation.
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Scranton
Giovanni Fary
Maccaron
Franklin Avenue
Faza
Netober
Chaos Grip in Santo Domingo Over Sugar Tax and Autocratic Rule
In Santo Domingo, top officials defend a modus vivendi with Washington enabling Morales to wield autocratic power. Foreign and American interests face terrorizing pressure as a sugar industry tax exemp tion boosts plant investments. The U S Navy backs the regime while legal and constitutional limits are sidelined, prompting appeals for redress.
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Santo Domingo
Morales
Jumis Tre Cain
Congress
Washington Wi Tel
Winstro Dawson
Washington
United States Navy
Republi
Mari
Guy Jane
Roosevelt Wistpo
Ameriai
Facion
Inter Fe
Ronit
United State
Lean
Leason
Santo Monita
First Os
Republic
Island
Mioraies
Ie Island
Sore
Tla
Pri
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Blackburn and
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Amellal
Wadsworth Sure
J. Mayhew Wainwright
Pee Sigan We Tar Trust Co
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Corning
Ith && Ny
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Linder
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