Czar Faces Crisis As War Council Deliberates Home Front
London wires report Europe sees a Russian revolution risk if the czar does not concede to reform. An extraordinary War Council at Tsarskoe Selo, Witte rising as strong figure, awaits decisions on peace with Japan and handling domestic unrest. The zemstvo movement and press push for liberal measures while court-martial threats spark debate across Moscow and St Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Europe
Moscow
St Petersburg
Old Russia
Prince Troubetskoi
Russia
Nicholas
Neva
Bureiuertey
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Tsarskoe Selo
Kureopatkin
Gemstvos
Zemstvos
Witte
M. Witte
Wilh
Minancee
Kokovsoff
Justice
Muravieff
Suif
Gen
Steessel
Novoe Vremya
Novos Vremya
Russ
Port Arthur fall news and war office notices
Reports discuss rumors about Gen Stoessel condition and war news withheld from the army. Dispatches avoid front reactions to Port Arthur surrender. Requiem services held at the war office and admiralty. Kazan Cathedral service postponed. Port Arthur garrison viewed with mixed feelings over marching out with honors.
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Russia
Stoesse
Port Arthur
War Office
Admiralty
Kazan
Bull
Battleship Krupp guns sunk in distant report
Paris reports Vice Admiral Rozestvensky flagship Kniaz Souvaroff struck a rock and foundered near the Seychelle Islands. Some dispatches counter the claim, noting the squadron maintains formation east of Zanzibar. Ship was built in 1902 with 13,516 long tons, four 12 inch guns, six torpedo tubes, crew about 700.
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Paris
St. Petersburg
New York Herald
Rojestvensky
Kniagz Souvaroff
London
Erist Souvaroff
Daily Mail
Mahe
Seychelle Islands
Zanzibar
Diego Suarez
Rosestvensky
Une Kniaz Souvaroff
Baltic Fleet Recalled To European Waters
St. Petersburg reports that the Russian second Pacific squadron will return to European waters. Orders to Admiral Rojestvensky have not been issued, but the decision is confirmed by Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Rojestvensky
Associated Press
Kaiser warned the Czar on hurried war with Japan
London dispatch recounts a Telegram from the German Emperor to the Russian ruler. It claimed Germany doubted Russia would triumph and urged caution before refusing Japanese terms. The Czar allegedly replied that preparations were in place to insure victory. Authentication of the text is uncertain.
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London Times
Weahington Post
Vienna
Japan
Manchuria
William
Relief ship Andromeda turns back at Port Arthur
British cruiser Andromeda, carrying hospital stores and surgeons, failed to land at Port Arthur. Japanese officials refused entry, citing unlocated mines, and directed the ship to a nearby bay where locals declined further aid. Consuls note a policy to bar foreign ships from the harbor.
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Andromeda
Port Arthur
St. Petersburg
Wei-hai-wei
Port Danny
Chefos
Mizoune
Lessar
Society Shoplifter Released in New York Case
Miss Emma Page, a young society woman, was discharged in Police Court today after her arrest for shoplifting at a Sixth Avenue department store. Her physician testified she was mentally irresponsible and promised she would be sent to a sanitarium.
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New York
Emma Page
Sixth Avenue
Douglas On Tariff His Inaugural Address Boston 1903
Governor Douglas, inaugurated as Massachusetts Democrat, urges immediate tariff relief through reduced duties or reciprocal treaties. He calls for a state commission to study the impact of existing laws on hides, coal, pulp, and carpet wool, backing federal action and local labor reforms amid Fall River strike woes. He favors municipal ownership of utilities and a Hoar memorial funding.
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Boston
William L. Douging
Brockton
Massachusetts
Russell
Statehouse
Douglas
Guild
Gov. Douglas
Assembly
Commonwealth
Canada
Congress
Fall River
Gov
Hoar
Beveridge Forces Sweep Indiana Legislature
Special to The Washington Post reports Beveridge aligned forces dominate Indiana’s new legislature. Beveridge backers win key senate posts and the house speaker and clerk, with turnover expected in cost cutting and reform bills. Democrats are a minority on joint ballots. reform focuses include marriage and divorce law changes and a railroad commission.
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Washington Post
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
A. J. Beveridge
Beveridge
Senate
Hugh T. Miller
Julian R. Hogate
Sidney W. Cantwell
William F. Hurst
Fairbanks
Hemenway
Thomas Taggart
Taggart
House
Cantwell
Railroad Commission
Niedringhaus Chosen for U S Senate Nomination in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo Jan 5 Thomas K Niedringhaus of St Louis chairman of the Republican State central committee was tonight nominated for United States Senator to succeed Senator Cockrell The senatorial caucus was held in the hall of representatives The candidates included Niedringhaus Kerens Bartholat Dyer Frank Warner and Parker The nomination was made on the fifth ballot and ensures his election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
St. Louis
Republican State Central Committee
United States
Senator Cockrell
Hall of Representatives
R. C. Kerens
Republican National
William “Warner
Kansas City
L. F. Parker
Rolla
Wiedringhaua
Maine inaugurates Cobb as governor amid Prohibition debate
William T. Cobb of Rockland is inaugurated as Maine governor succeeding John F. Bi. In his inaugural address Cobb argues enforcement, not repeal, is needed for Prohibition to work. He claims nonenforcement cannot lead to any change and stresses honest, uniform enforcement to achieve the law’s aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov.Cobb
Augusta
William T. Cobb
Rockland
Maine
John F. Bi
Cobb
Claim Jumping Rampant in Boynton Townsite
In Muskogee Oklahoma Territory on January 5 the Interior Department declared Boynton a government townsite twenty two miles west of here. Excitement erupted as residents rushed to claim lots held for two years. some parcels already had structures. Citizens armed themselves to protect property while officers rush to restore order. The town, once a dead claim, counts about 2600 residents, half with no color.
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Muskogee
Ind. T
Interior Department
Boynton
Here
Assaulted by Negro in Crescent Hill Residence
Louisville police hunted a Black assailant after Misa Alice Brightwell, protégé of banker John T. Bate, was attacked at Crescent Hill. Bloodhounds tracked miles, but the suspect remained at large as Capt. Reilly ordered the suspect brought to the county jail if found.
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Louisville
o—Misa
Alice Brightwell
John T. Bate
Bate
Crescent Hill
Hil
Reilly
Louisvillé
Miss Brightwell
Polish Woman Murder at Somerville Home
Polish woman in Somerville Connecticut was found murdered in her home with throat cut and head battered. State-wide pursuit issued for Frank Sheerer, a former boarder, as investigators suspect robbery motive after the house was ransacked.
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Somerville, Conn
Lugielous ‘Kules
Sherim Hibbard
Frank Sheerer
Willes
Ripley seeks rehearing in Colorado Fuel case
Chicago Jan 6 The Record Herald reports President H H Ripley of the Santa Fe railroad has asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a rehearing in the Colorado Fuel and Iron matter He says he will testify to disclose Santa Fe dealings and expects Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton to be heard as a witness, defending the railroad against charges of lawlessness.
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Chicago
the Record, Herald
H. H. Ripley
Santa Fe
Oushimerce Commission
Paul Morton
Ripley
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Morton
Commission
Senta Fe
Carnegie Gift Promises 50000 for Lebanon Valley College
President Roop announces Andrew Carnegie will donate 50000 toward a larger Lebanon Valley College in Annville after the college raises an equal amount. Insurance from a destructive fire adds about 45000, bringing total funds to 145000. Carnegie previously gave 20000 for a library, now near completion.
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Friends of
Lebanon Valley College
Lebanon
Kelvin A. Roop
Annville
Meade
Andrew Carnegie
Lebanon Valley’ College
Eastern Pennsylvania
United Brethren Church
Carnegie
Valley College
Chicago Police In Battle Over Feinberg Capture
Chicago scene reports a deadly shootout as officers attempt to seize Harry Feinberg, brother of Kid Farmer. Officer James Keefe dies, Richard Birmingham wounded, Feinberg wounded and arrested after a bloody chase through a Wallace Street saloon. saloonkeeper Frank Gagan also wounded. Feinberg and Gagan were Joliet penitentiary convicts.
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Chicago
Harry Feinberg
Kid" Farmer
James Keefe
Richard Birmingham
Feinberg
Twenty-fifth Place
Wallace Street
Goods Were Their Own. Police Blunder in Burglary Charge
New York January 5. Thomas Robinson eighty one and his wife Hannah seventy one were held on burglary charges until discharge by Magistrate Moss after police found their apartment packed with paid for goods. Receipts showed purchases, not thefts, and detectives confirmed items were bought. Mrs Robinson fainted upon learning the arrest was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Robinson
Hannah
Moss
Thomay Robinson
Letters Confiscated In Rural Delivery Boxes
Bucyrus Ohio January 5 Postmaster Hall reports a government ruling on stamps for rural delivery mail. A carrier found two letters in a box intended for another owner and sent them to Washington for a ruling. The government approved the action and said mail in a box without proper postage must be taken to the originating post office for postage. The box owner has no control over it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus
Ohio
Hall
Washington
Governor orders Puckett prosecution for prison whipping
Jackson Mississippi January 5 Governor Vardaman orders the prosecution of Sergeant Puckett for whipping convict Howell at Rankin penitentiary after an investigation. The governor condemns the punishment as fiendish and appoints counsel to pursue charges in state courts. Puckett remains defiant as his term has expired.
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Jackson
Miss
Gov. Vardaman
Howell
Sergt. Puckett
Rankin Penitentiary
Puckett
Trains Crash in Storm Injuring Passengers
A rear end collision on the Lake Shore route near Agala New York involved the Twentieth Century Limited and the Chicago, Milwaukee and New York special. Eight passengers were injured none fatally. Notable injuries included H G Morton W J Clarkson John S Butter and May Richardson U S A. The storm blocked signals and reduced speeds.
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Richardson
Cleveland
Ohio
Twentieth Century Limited
Chicago
Boston
New York
Lake Shore Road
Agala
N. Y
An & Tesdtit
Lirsled
Seeig
H. G. Morton
Clarkson
St. Louis
John S
Butter
Buffalo
Internal Crisis And Inaugural Plans In Daily Index
Page by page overview shows topics on Russia internal crisis and Governor Douglas tariff views, railroad rehearing, Watson guilty of embezzlement, inauguration prep, hospital nurse theft, forest congress address, Gov Peabody defense, Cambridge murder trial, Port Arthur garrison, and forthcoming congressional measures, with social and racing notes and state news.
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Russia
Douglas
Railroad
Watson
Forest Congress
Peabody
Cambridge
Talbot
Port Arthur Garrison
House
Congress
Merchant Marine
House of Bourbon
House of Bourbon. Talks With Elotel
White House
Hed Cross
Conger
National Shipping League
King’s Expense
Gillespie Convicted in Twin Sister Murder Case
James Gillespie was found guilty of the murder of his twin sister Elizabeth Gillespie in Rising Sun Indiana. He was sentenced to life imprisonment as co-defendants Belle Seward Myron Barbour were to be tried separately later.
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Rising Sun
Ind
James Gillespie
Belle Seward
Myron Barbour
Misa Elizabeth Gillespie
Seward
Barbour
James
Gillespie
Mene
Patterson Bail Ruling Delayed by New York Court
In New York Justice Greenbaum delayed ruling on Nan Patterson bail after arguments. He asked for briefs from counsel and said no decision would be issued until tomorrow as the district attorney had not submitted a brief.
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New York
Nan Patterson
Justice Greenbaum
Supreme Court
Greenbaum
Abram Levy
Miss Patterson
District Attorney’s
Levy
Prinz Adelbert Aground Near New York Harbor
Hamburg American Line steamship Prinz Adelbert from Genoa Palermo and Naples with passengers and cargo is reported aground in New York lower bay. The vessel struck after 1 am in the Swash Channel near Romer Beacon while entering the lower harbor from sea.
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New York
Hamburg-American Line
Prinz Adelbert
Genoa
Palermo
Naples
New York Lower Bay
Romer Beacon
Phelps' Body Recovered after Disappearance
Neil S. Phelps, Battle Creek financier and builder of a sanitarium, was found dead in the Grand River after vanishing on October 23. Once a prominent food industry figure, his fall followed forged stock schemes totaling $39,000 and loans from Adrian Tecumseh and local banks, with authorities reporting self-inflicted death amid despondency over lost fortune.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Neil S. Phelps
British Columbia
Phelps
Industr
Adrian
Tecumseh
Memorial to master leader Thomas inspires Chicago pledge
Chicago moves to rename the new permanent home of the Chicago Orchestra Thomas Hall in honor of the late Theodore Thomas. Notables including University of Chicago president W. R. Harper endorse the plan as pallbearers for tomorrow’s services feature Chicago’s top citizens. Bach and Beethoven will be the only chorals played at the funeral.
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Chicago
Theodore Thomas
Chicago Orchestra
Thomas Hall
Mu‘sician
W. R. Harper
University of Chicago
Marshall Field
Victor F.laweon
Bach
Beethoven
Thomas
Watson Guilty on Embezzlement Charges After Jury Verdict
James M A Watson Jr a district auditor clerk was found guilty on two indictments for embezzling about 127 000 from the District funds the total alleged misappropriation reaching 73000 The verdict followed lengthy arguments over whether the acts constituted embezzlement or larceny and whether Watson acted as a messenger rather than an employee The court ordered Watson remanded pending new trial motions Mrs Watson was not present for the verdict and the defense pressed that larceny should have been charged The judge ruled that possession of funds by a district official is possession by the municipality confirming the embezzlement count and overruling the defense motion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Petty
Mra. Watson
James M. A. Watson, Jr
Wright
James M. A. Watson
Watson
WW Buk
Vio
McNamara
Attorney Baker
Baker
Keigwin
District of Columbia
Justice Wright
Bank
District Corporation
J. T. Petty
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the Times
Gid Point Comfort
Norfolk & Washington
Rock
Baltic
Kaiser
Beveringe
Organization of
Indiana Legislature
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Railread
Bates
Niedringhaus
Boarder
Baltimore and
Semen
Santa Fe Company
Colorado
Vardaman
Count Cassini
Persia
B. W. Labaree
Benjamin Labaree
Ufumla
Aimilasiy
Busela
Baltimoreonid
Botam B
Lancaster
Jan. S
Christiana
Fargo Certalnate
Christina Machi
Py Boheie
Part
Sister
Jerome
Mattex
Point Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk, & Washington Steamboat Co
Atrfolk
New Orleans
Southern Ray. Wilsal
Eine
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