Land Reform Battle Sparks in Petersburg Debated Agrarian Bill
The Russian Lower House approved an agrarian measure aiming to distribute all arable crown land on favorable terms, purchase private land for state sale, and aid peasants and immigrants. Officials argue universal land distribution is impractical and would reduce peasant gains while preserving land under state and church ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Russia
Siberia
Central Asia
Marriages and Obituaries in a Silent Washington Week
Notices list weddings and funerals with names and addresses in Washington and surrounding areas. Includes Burdette Davidson nuptials in July 1936 and multiple July 1906 obituaries with funeral times, church venues, and interment details.
Cabinet Change In St Petersburg Prompt Midnight Meeting
A July 4 midnight cabinet meeting in St Petersburg began after Goremykin returned from Peterhof. No official reason announced for the extraordinary session, but speculation ties it to a ministry change and possible shift toward a mixed cabinet under Yermoloff or Bnipoff, with constitutional democrats wavering on participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Goremykin
Nicholas
Peterhof
Flints
Constitutional Democrat
Agriculture Yermoloff
Constitutional Democrats
Ivan Bhipoff
Revolution fears rise as mutinies shake czarist army
From St. Petersburg to Vilna reports describe martial law at Odessa and mutinies in Askabad battalions. Riots among cuirassiers at Tsarskoe Selo trigger police action while agrarian clashes erupt in central and southern provinces. Official investigations target revolutionary propaganda and police culpability amid pogrom claims in Bialystok with disputed death tolls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Military Revolutionary League
League
Vilna
Rudiger
Odessa
Tsarskoe-Selo
Ministry of War
Tirailleurs
Askabad
Ashabad
Merv
Tulla
Matvieska
Warsaw Narrows Police War as Terror Strikes
In Warsaw police ranks are decimated as two sergeants and another officer are shot. Assailants flee, a passerby dies by crossfire after a chase. Citizens fear further attacks while police demand officials' dismissal amid reported systematic terrorist plots.
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Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Berlin
Lokal-Anzeiger
Poles Urge Revolution At New York Meeting
The Polish Socialist Alliance in New York, a worldwide Polish group, held a night meeting denouncing Russian massacres and the immigration bill. Speakers favored crushing autocracy through general rebellion, rejected anarchism, and named the Russian Emperor and his officials as driving forces behind oppression. Bradley H. Kirschberg urged unified action to topple autocracy without endorsing anarchy.
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New York
Polish Socialist Alliance
Russia
American Congress
Bradley H. Kirschberg
Whtward
Kishener
Bialystok
Rebels and Troops Fight in Natal and Johannesburg
In Durban fighting between rebel natives and British columns continued. The British forced killed thirty five, while the main Zulu force of eight thousand three hundred remains at large. In Johannesburg a night of outrages saw whites stabbed and robbed as desperadoes shouted the rebel Zulu chief’s name. Wesleyan minister Mr Madison and others are in precarious condition and residents urge a special protective force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durban
Natal
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Madison
Congo Free State Reform Debated in British House
London July 3 discussions in the House of Lords criticized Congo Independent State decrees for lacking justice administration security and provoked protests over European nations accepting sovereignty. Lord Lansdowne called the stance unsatisfactory and humiliating to powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Congo Independent State
Fitzmaurice
Lansdowne
Lansdown
Congo
Chinese Rebels Captured Near Hengchow
London July 4 The Tribune correspondent at Shanghai reports imperial troops have captured five thousand rebels at Hsicheng near Hangchow The correspondent states the Big Knife secret society fatally hurt a magistrate at Hsicheng and destroyed Protestant and Catholic churches there
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Hengchow
London
the Tribune
Shanghai
Hsicheng
Hangchow
Big Knife
Hsichenhg
Quasi Dreyfus Verdict and Yates Senate Candidacy
Paris July 3 disclosures related to suppression of documents and falsification of dates in the Dreyfus case continued as Procurator General Baudouin prepared to address appeal arguments seeking a quashing without a new trial. Springfield July 2 Gov Richard Yates filed his declaration of candidacy for the U S Senate with petitions from several other contenders for various offices.
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Dreyfus
Paris
Baudouin
M. Baudouin
Yates
Springfield
Wormer
Richard Yates
United States Senate
Movements of Ocean Steamers July 3 Arrivals and Arrivals
Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings for multiple vessels on July 3. Kalter Wilhelm der atosac comes from Bremen via Cherbourg. Statendam from Rotterdam and Boulogne. Grosser Kurturst from Bremen and Cherbourg. Greenland from Antwerp. Kron Prinz Wilhelm sails to Bremen via Plymouth and Cherbourg. Carmanta to Liverpool via Queenstown and Antwerp. Finland sails from New York to Downg Sable Island. Mareade from Liverpool and Queenstown for New York. Trowhead from New York to Plymouth Cherbourg and Hamburg departs at 6:30 p m.
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New York
Kalter Wilhelm der Atosac
Bremen
Southampton
Cherbourg
Statendam
Rotterdam
Boulogne
Grosser Kurturst
Cherhour
Greenland
Antwerp
Kron Prinz Wilelm
Plymouth
Cerbourg
Carmanta
Liverpool
Queenstown
Finland
New ‘York
Dow G Sable
Nova Scotia
Mareade
Trowhead
Hamburg
Salisbury trains wreck victims moved to ships and crematory death toll
Bodies of Sunday's railway disaster victims were removed from Salisbury station waiting room to be sent to Southampton docks for return to New York and to London for transshipment. A public funeral was held for Rev E L King of Toronto. City ceremonies, flags at half mast, and a somber funeral cortege marked the day as officials and railway representatives participated. Edward B Tennant cabled Roosevelt with Salisbury sympathy for the victims’ relatives.
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Salisbury
England
Southampton
New York
America
London
E. L. King
Toronto
American, Line
South- Western Railway
Edward B. Tennant
Roosevelt
Ill Omens Cloud Wedding Of Miss Dugro In New York
Special to The Washington fest reports a wedding at the Savoy in New York on June 18 between Miss Antonia Dugro and Frederick H. Cossitt. A rail wreck death and a clergyman’s sudden illness cast gloom, though Rev Was officiated in place of the ailing Dr Owen, with news outlets asked to omit the incident.
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Washington
New York
Antonia Dugro
Justice Dugro
Frederick H. Cossitt
Salisbury
England
Hotel Savoy
William Owen
Owen
Dr. Owen
Miraculous Escape as Saratoga Limited Demolished
Ballston New York July 3 The Saratoga Limited on the Delaware and Hudson Railroad the fastest passenger train between Saratoga and New York was wrecked in Ballston none of the twenty passengers or seven crew were killed or injured The switchman mistook the local for sidetracking and opened the switch causing the entire train to leap the track The engine and four palace cars plunged into a ditch with operators Crane and Plan nery held at their posts as the cars turned over and left the rails
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Ballston
N.Y
Saratoga Limited
Delaware and Hudson
Saratoga
New York
Schenectady
Hol
Crane
Wiliam Plannery
Fragments From Hotels List by States
A long list of hotel guests and residents by city across the United States and a brief note of cabinet changes in Ecuador. Names include Bennett, Be Pn Raleigh, Dorsey Regent Hi, A. Roan and wife, M. Grady, Reg ent, and many others from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Richmond, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Scotland, and NATIONALS with various hotels noted. A short dispatch reports Julio Fernandez named Ecuador interior minister in Guayaquil.
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Balpimors
P. A. Bennett
William Be
Raleigh
C. H. Dorsey
Regent
Philadelphia
W. WN
Jeftmss
New Willard
Thores Connor
A. W. Lawron
Riggs
Pittsburg
Frite Jobwanven
Je C Jenkins
George R. Hocner
Richmond
J. F. Powell
Joi Cornwall
Mattonat
Alabama
Mobile
iMiareus “Sterne
Gebwigr
Selma
Arizona
William H. Daum
Hothrools
Arlington
Arkansas
Mae
California
W. .B. “Lyon
Tod
Everett
Sheperdees
Los Angeles
la Porte
Santa Cruz
St. James
Florida
Y. P
BeVoy
Pentacole
Alleward
Miie" Cosgrove
Ponsadali
Georgia
George Muse
W. A. Gregg
E. Guder
Fredonia
Rugs
Loutstas
Babluman
Samuel B
Stewart and Else
Oricane
New Wittard
Waryeand
W.C. Beeler
Annapolis
Suchigan
M. ‘O'Grady
Datroit
Now
Wittard
Minnesota
Mra. J
St. Paul
New York State
T. & Hemenway
Buffalo
Nations
North Carolin Toma
Ohio
Johomonsen
Clevelish
Haleigh
Wiliam C. Myers
Dayton
K. A. Aleander
Cleveland
Natlonas
HL. Owesney
GE Wade
Lima
Oregon
Madison
Death notices mark losses of Wisner and others
Detroit July 3 George Wisner consulting engineer of international reputation died today at his home from stomach trouble at sixty five. He served on the U S lake Survey and testified in the Greene and Gasnor case. July 3 counts mark Count Paul Kisseloff court master of Emperor Nicolas of Russia died suddenly in Paris. Also Harry S West president of the Pennsylvania Mutual Insurance Company died in Atlantic City aged seventy two of heart disease.
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Detroit
Mich
George ¥.Wisner
Mr. Wisner
United States
International Waterways
United States Lake Survey
Greene and Gasnor Eise
Savannah
Annenasse
France
Paul Kisseleff
Niclas
Russia
S ‘Ion
White, On- Ais- Way
Philadelphia
Harry S. West
Pennsylvania Mutual Insurance Company
Atlantic City
Feud Murder Confession Ties Hargis Callahan to Marcum Killing
A sensational Breck County trial hears Asbury Spicer confess implicating former Judge Hargis and former Sheriff Callahan in the James Marcum murder. Spicer claims he was offered 500 to kill Marcum but refused and had previously declined to kill Jim Cockrill. The killing occurred outside the courthouse after alleged orders from Hargis and Callahan. Spicer was in Jackson when the murder happened and connects two defendants to the plan.
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Beattyville
Hargis
Callahan
Bresthitt County
James Marcum
Asbury Spicey
Marcum
Spi
Jackson
Jim
White
Kid” Callahan
Curtis Jett
Spicer
Hargie
Matema
Curtain Carries Flames In Second Story Window Fire
A lace curtain in a second story window on New York avenue caught fire when a beluz blew it against a lighted sash. W E Fowell rushing from 1 room threw the curtain out, igniting the face curtain on the flat floor. Mrs Fitzmorrin, asleep in the next room, woke as the curtain wafted out and tore it away, water extinguishing the blaze. No alarm was sounded and damage totaled zero.
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New York
Beluz
W. E. Fowell
Fitzmorrin
Lightning Strikes Three Men During Storm
During a storm here lightning struck and fatally injured three men on duty. The workers named Green, Cave, and another unidentified man were affected as the storm caused a fatal incident on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Suly
Cave
Tima
Meni
Michigan Prohibition Slate Resolutions Endorse Woman Suffrage and Labor Arbitration
Prohibitionist convention nominates ticket led by Clarke of Livingston for lieutenant governor Moor d for secretary of state Reed of Hilldale for superintendent of public instruction and Moorhead as land commissioner. Resolutions call for woman suffrage and compulsory arbitration of labor disputes alongside anti liquor plank.
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Detroit
Midh
Tcket
R. “Clarke Resd
Livinggton Co
H.H. Moord
Detgolt
Leroy Ha "White
Jasper Smeytzen
Ong
Wien Reed
Hilldale
Land Commissionsr
Moorhead
Berwind Returnng to Puerto Rico Steamship venture
J Berwind returns aboard the steamer Caroling bound for New York after reviewing the New York and Porto Rico Steamship concerns. Gov Winthrop opposes the executive council’s push to revoke the franchise granted to Newsone Porto Rico Steamship Co. and its pier purchase plan, with a legislative recommendation expected when session meets.
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San Juan
Forte
Rico
Sal Berwind
Xen
Porto Rico Steamship Company
Caroling
New York
Porto Rico
Winthrop
Newsone
Steamship . Compa
Forgery Accusations Ring Through Hartje Divorce Case
Pittsburgh July 3 The Washington Post reports a forged set of letters in Hattie Hartje's divorce suit. Complainants allege the letters were constructed to offset defense evidence and imply a motive to sway testimony. Hartje denies wrongdoing as cross examination is described as relentless. Madine and Hartje associates implicated. court resumed Thursday.
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Washington J Post
Pittsburg
The
Allegheny Co
Hays
Harte
Harris
Eagleson
Carpenter
Hartjeart Een
Eugiegon
Harré
Madine
Péturd
Hartje li
Bae
McConnell
Steamer Floated at Shoal During High Tide
Fragmentary report notes a steamer floated at shoal during high tide this afternoon. Eva Booth is improving after a severe attack and is gaining strength gradually. She is expected to be strong enough to join Salvation efforts in the country next week.
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Ander Eva Booth
Racing Across Atlantic Rivalry In Wireless Race To England
New York July 2 The Red Star Line steamers Deutschland La Provence race to Lizard Head England after wireless links established with the Stoomland and Frere. Deutschland leads La Provence by about fifty miles at dawn as they near Plymouth expected around 6:30 am Greenwich time. The field began June 8 after Sandy Hook departure with fastest eastern voyage record around 3 days 14 hours.
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New York
Antwerp
Dover
Red Star Line
Stoopland
Deutschland
la Provence
Lizard Head
England
Frere
Sandy Hook
Provence
Death by Carbolic Acid at Philadelphia Hotel Bar
Allen Carmack son of a Brownsville merchant in Pennsylvania drank carbolic acid at Green's Hotel on Chestnut Street Philadelphia. He died two hours later at Hahnemann Hospital. Reports cite business troubles and an unhappy marriage as the cause. Carmack had recently moved from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia and left a wife there. He had been visiting a young store clerk at a Castle Avenue address for weeks.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Allen Carmack
Brownsville
Pittsburg
Stead
Green
Chestnut Streets
Hahnemann Hospital
Carmack
Tod Foster
Kirkin Lippincott
Gnce
Dickens
Tremont House
Epes
Charles Lamb
United States
England
America
Postal Telegraph Changes in Executive Seats
New York July 3. The Postal Telegraph Cable Company accepts the resignation of vice president E Bradley and director. George G, formerly third vice president, Charles near, and Charles assistant general manager become fourth vice presidents. T h o m é s E. Fl em s appointed assistant secretary.
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Bradley
New York
Mie
Carallaes
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
E. Bradley
George G
Charles Ne Radent
Charles
Thomés E. Flems
Americanisms and the origin of preserved English terms
A discussion of American versus English usage, noting how words shift meaning and pronunciation. It cites Dickens and Lamb, explaining why certain terms like sanatorium became sanitarium in America, and how language evolves through curiosity and misinterpretation.
Independence Day Festivities Planned in Cristóbal
Great preparations are under way to celebrate Independence Day in Cristóbal with special trains bringing Isthmian Canal Company employees from Panama and other points in the Canal Zone. Events include athletic sports horse racing and dancing. The merged troiser Columbia will take part.
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Cristobal
Colon
Cristébel
Isthmial Canal Company
Panama
Canal Zone
Troiser Columbia
Fire destroys St Michael's Church in Hamburg
Fire in Hamburg's St Michael's Church tower destroyed the steeple and building, sparked by clock repairs. Twelve houses burned, twenty people missing, thirty firefighters wounded, three workers died, and a department store gutted as flames spread through Englische Planke and Boehmken streets. Only the church walls remain standing as citizens mourn a city landmark.
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Hamburg
St. Michael's Church
Fames
Brinkmann
Museum of Art and Industry
Englischeplanke
Boehmken
Venasberg
Mueh
Churen
Arate
St. Chats
Spiritual vacations joke ridicules a Baltimore doctor
A Baltimore doctor Dr White offers inexpensive mental vacations called spiritual tours to Europe, claiming travel without leaving home. The piece mocks the idea, noting legal trouble over occult claims and detailing the flamboyant, secretive wedding journeys used as examples. It satirizes the notion of eturns and crowns without travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frovidence Journal
White
Baltimore
Justike
Europé
Anic
George
Europe
Washington Gas Light Company Coal Supply Proposals
Sealed proposals from Washington Gas Light Company for coal supplies due by July 6 1906 include 15000 gross tons of 34 inch gas coal and 5000 tons of 21 inch screened gas coal to be delivered to various Washington docks and yards. Also 10000 tons of anthracite broken coal and 4000 tons of steam coal with FOB deliveries. Proposals require ample security and the right to reject any or all bids. address proposals to Washington Gas Light Company marked for coal.
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Washington
Washington Gas: Light Company
Tenth Street
Bease
Beeside
Tals City
Far East
M Streets
Kth
Rman S
East Station Gas Works
12Th
Washington Gas Light Company
Fyaphington Gas Light Company
Jythesis
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Thonas
AL Ht
Mian Etta
Davidson
Washington, D. C
James Burdetta
Myr
Mra. Burdetts
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Brian
Fannie
Bryan
Wedoee
Bohemie Manor
Wassey
Ninth Street
Portheasy
Alice
James O. Bussey
Fuller
Cecil Bertran Seller
Ernest and
Mary
Nes Pulliam) Fuller
Tenth Street Southwear
Madigan
Turaday
Annie Madigan
Schwing
Frank P. Madigan
St. Patrick's Church
Augustus
Morrison
Robert. B
Sarah Robinson Crump
Arthur Robinson
Third Baptist Church
Fifth and
Q Streets
James H. Lee
D. D
Hiladelphia
Bullivan
MC. Car
Styest
Taxner
Prasy
Helena
Mont
Merq Ll
James ‘Tenner
Church of Our
NEW York Times
Poston
Wiffalo Courier
Undertakers
W. R. Speare
F Street
N. W
Bol _Esst Capilot
R. F. Harvey's Sons
T. N. Minnetty
Commodidus Chavez
Telephone North
UDE
F St
Prphive
League ‘of Mutineers
Secret Revolutionary Order
Royal
Baron Frisch
Council of the Empire
Interior
Stolypin
Messon
Shimedeff
Pialystek
Datd
Czar
Congo Free State
Reform
House of Lords
Charles Wright Macara
International Federation of Master
Lafayette
Gen. Lafayette
Chicago
Christie's Today
Jackman
Tamboff
Kaiser
Trondhjem
Kiel
Germany
Emperor
Missouri Democrats
St. Louis
Ralph W. Coale
Missouri
Manhattan
Kalon Wine Co
Ecuador
Guayaquil
Julio Fernandez
Manuel Montalvo
Wisner
International Waterway Commission
Callaghan
Jim” Cockrill
Michigan
Prohibition
SLATE
J. Berwind
Steamship
Hag
Hartje
Maihine
Notcabes
Fuegad
Tov
A. Bartlett
Atlantic
Broonland Reporta
Messagen
Deutschland and
St. Michael’s
Louteville Courter-journal
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