Marks era in Russia and call for free speech
In St Petersburg the People's Palace hosted a mass meeting of workers electing 20 delegates for a mixed economic commission. They vowed to refuse March 3 participation unless the government frees arrested workers since January 22, grants absolute free speech, immunity from arrest, uncensored proceedings, and press freedom.
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St. Petersburg
Mixed Economic Commission
M. Schidlowski
People’s Palace
Wheelwright
Sevhidlovski
Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for Sick Headache
An ad describes sick headache as a storm in the nervous system centered in the brain causing pain nausea and weakness. It promotes Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills as a safe nonopioid remedy that calms the nerves and halts attacks, with a testimonial from John J McErlain and a money back guarantee on first package of 25 doses for 25 cents.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
John J. McErlain
B. Eng. Co
South Bend
Ind
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
California
California Fig Syrup Co
Russian workers debate public affairs at convention
A crowd rushed to the platform and protested not for religion but to challenge audience stance on procedure. The chairman lagged, delaying business until adjournment. Delegates left the hall still split over religious aspects, yet the convention showed able discussion of public affairs by Russian workers.
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Tuch
GOPON WARNS THE CZAR IN RUSSIAN REVOLUTION LETTERS
Paris reports that Humanite published two letters signed by Georges Gopon a Russian priest linked to the January 22 imperial palace assault. The letters urge the Russian people to rise against Nicholas II promising unstoppable insurrection, with references to dynamite and vengeance. Dated February 20 the letters lack origin, and Father Gopon is said to be in Switzerland. The Russian Embassy plans to prosecute those circulating the appeals.
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Paris
Humanite Today
Tribune Russe
Georges Gopon
Imperial
St. Petersburg
Nicholas Romanoff
Russia
Sergius
Father Gopon
Switzerland
Patrice
Bombs Taken Into Russia Disguised as Oranges
In St Petersburg on March 1 customs uncovered vast quantities of hand bombs imported into Russia. A knit box labeled mang es hidden a hundred bombs. Similar boxes have arrived for weeks and are reportedly distributed widely. The bombs resemble grenades and may be intended for strikers. Police have not located the plotters.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Wirbalien
Poland
Zemsky Sobor Rejected Plan Moves to National Assembly
In Tsarskoe Selo the cabinet rejects a constitutional monarchy and the Zemsky Sobor. The emperor discusses a consultative national assembly based on class lines to sit and propose laws, preserving autocracy in form but easing governance with reformist aims. Most ministers see it as temporary before broader change.
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National Assembly
St. Petersburg
Tsarskoe Selo
Nicholas
Associated Press
Russia
Emperor Nollusions
Grand Ducal
Zemsky
Zemsky Sobor
Council of Ministers
A Cure for Muscular Rheumatism Pills Claim
Mrs Frank Bean of Malden Massachusetts writes of relief from neuralgia and muscular rheumatism after taking Pineapple Pills. She praises the product for easing pain due to poisonous blood and restoring vitality to worn kidneys.
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Frank Bean
Grant Street
Malden
Liberal support for proposed form seen as step toward constitutionalism
Regular parliamentary body discussion notes that liberals, though not fully satisfied, would view the proposed form as a forward move and a practical victory for future constitutionalism. The passage reflects a cautious, measured stance amid ongoing debates.
Irish Labour Reform Split Delays Government Bill
London March 1 The House of Commons debated Irish labour reform after rejecting A J C Donelan's amendment by 228 to 184. Chief Secretary Wyndham faced attacks as Atkinson pledged a cottages bill but cited treasury limits. Redmond condemned the government’s funding. Closure was moved and the throne speech was adopted 235 to 175.
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London
T. R. Buchanan
House of Commons
A. J. C. Donelan
Ireland
Wyndham
Atkinson
John Redmond
Ulster iMmionista
Donelan
Balfour
Sifton Quits Cabinet Over Education Clause
Ottawa reports Clifford Sifton resigns as Interior minister over the Northwest autonomy bill’s educational clause which would endow Catholic schools in the region. Manitoba Baptists protest the clause as violation of provincial rights and church state separation. Indignation grows among American residents over Laurier’s views on U S schools and nonsectarian Canadian schooling.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Clifford Siftan
Interior
Dominion
Northwest
Winnipeg
Manitoba
The
Baptist Convention of
Worthwest
Sir Wilfrid
United States
Alfonso Betrothal Rumors Stir Spanish Court
Unofficially denied reports claim King Alfonso of Spain may wed Archduchess Gabrielle daughter of Archduke Frederick though no official confirmation exists. Also noted is the marriage of Baron Edouard de Rothschild to Germaine Halphen in Paris with premier and foreign ambassadors in attendance.
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Wilfred Archduchess
Vienna
Alfonso
Spain
Gabrielle
Archduke Frederick
Germaine Halphen
Baron de Rothschild
Paris
Baron Édouard de Rothschild
Hebrew Temple
Rouvier
Germany
Italy
Brazil
Insurrection Fights On Five Days In Yemen Province
From Constantinople dated March 1, news reports a fierce uprising in Yemen province Arabia centered at Saada north of Sanaa. Rebels surround Sanaa for five days while Turkish troops desert. Rab and Hidjeh towns near capitulation with 2,400 troops and four guns. Insurgents aim to create an autonomous Arab state in the region.
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Assur
Constantinople
Yemen
Arabia
Saada
Sanaa
Rab
Hidjeh
Hodeida
Yermen
Turkey
Favors Fiscal Reform Adopted by Chambers of Commerce
London March 1 The conference of the Association of Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom debated fiscal reform at length and ended with 42 chambers voting for changes in the tax system to curb unfair competition and to urge an imperial conference to discuss the issue.
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Association of British Chambers of Commerce
London
the Association of Chambers of Commerce of the United Kingdom
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