New Council of War Formed to Coordinate Military Action
Imperial manifesto establishes a permanent state defense council led by Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch to harmonize naval and military administrations and prepare a law for unified war control. The move follows a rescript by Emperor Nicholas and signals imminent formation of the council and its authority, with deployment planned to Manchuria.
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Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Uneatia
St Petersburg
Council of National Defense
Haseen
Nicholas Nicholatevitch
Nicholas
Wing
Epecial Commission
Mainetaita
Iispatch
Nicholas Skolafevitch
Seouncil
Manchuria
Haven
Wna
New War Council To Supersede Old Board In Vital Mission
The existing council of war will be replaced by a new permanent body essential for war efforts. It aims to unify the war and navy departments and influence other ministries, potentially altering plans to send Grand Duke Nicholas to the Far East. Gen Stoessel’s defense and Port Arthur surrender materials show the fortress was nearly defenseless at the war’s outset.
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Council of War
Far East
Mos
Rojestvensky
Vladivostok
Tew Council
Grand Duke
Nicholas Nicholaievitch
Far Eoat
Roosevelt declines join effort to clear mines near Port Arthur
President Roosevelt will not participate in an international drive to remove floating mines said to be set by Japan during the Port Arthur campaign. After reviewing reports from E H Conger and other officials, the decision cited minimal U.S. commerce in the area and no threat to Philippine waters, despite European calls to act.
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Roosevelt
Ching Sea
Port Arthur
E H. Conger
China
United States
Bera
State Department
Gulf of Pechi
Philippine
Outlaw Ramos Surrenders After Prolonged Resistance
Special Cable Dispatch reports Ramos, head of ladrone gangs on the Roxas hacienda, surrendering to the constabulary in Cavite province. His resistance long deterred capture, believed aided by hacenderos. The surrender followed the threat against Senor Roxas, a millionaire.
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Manila
Ramos
Roxas Ihacienda
Constabulary
Cavite
Hacienderos
Senor Roxas
Evans Reviews Veterans at Hampton Soldiers Home Parade
Rear Admiral Robley D Evans visits Hampton Roads with Governor William Thompson to review nearly 4,000 Civil War and Spanish-American War veterans during the Soldiers' Home parade. The battleship squadron may sail Tuesday for a practice cruise and maneuvers.
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Hampton
Washington
Newport News
Robly D Evans
Hampton Roads
William Thompson
Russia and United States seek tariff accord amid Meyer mission
In St Petersburg on May 21, discussions intensify over revoking Russia maximum import duty on American goods. Ambassador Meyer works to adjust a dispute tied to a Russo-German tariff and a future most favored nation clause, with Russia seeking removal of petroleum product duties and safeguards against future abuses. The issue now concerns sugar exemptions and the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, while press commentary questions the reliability of postal channels for Meyer’s dispatches.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
United States
Meyer
Germany
Supreme Court of the United States
Secretary of the Treasury
State Department
Cme
Lamey
Berlin
Preas
St. Peters
Bors
Novosti
Threaten King Peter in Belgrade May 21 tumult urges exit
Special Cable Dispatch reports Servian opposition broadening to attack the dynasty of King Peter. Narodni Listy warns the King to flee to save his life while Opposizia scorns him as a roaming tramp. Stampa says he cannot govern and Velthhernt Novost demands ending the Alexander murder experiment. Pravda fears bloodshed on June 11 anniversary.
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Washington Post
Belgrade
Peter
Narodni Listy
Opposizia
Stampa
Velthhernt Novost
Alexander
Pravda
Draga
Demand for Army Debt Payment Drives Fusionist Platform
The Fusionist party in Guyana completed its campaign programme aligning with the old Liberal plan. It calls for immediate payment of the army debt and signals an imminent presidential nomination, with Jose Miguel Gomez favored for the presidency and Nunez or Senator Zayas as possible vice president.
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Cuban Liberal Party
Washington Post
Guyana
Liberal Party
Republic
Maaso
Roumania Threatens to Break With Turkey Over Reparations
Roumania threatens to sever diplomatic ties with Turkey unless reparation is paid for the arrest of several Roumanian school inspectors in Constantinople. The Roumanian government insists the demand for compensation be met or relations will be broken.
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Constantinople
Roumaniaine
Vest of Vanine
Porte
Turkey
Empress Augusta Falls in Accident at Wiesbaden
Empress Augusta Victoria slipped on stairs in Wiesbaden today and sustained a minor forehead bruise. The incident delayed the imperial departure for Berlin as officials noted the injury but stressed it was not serious. In Rome, Senator Bacon of Georgia was a guest of honor at a dinner hosted by Rev Dr Robert J. Nevin, with notable attendees including Signor Caonnico, Baron Sonnino, Prof Boni, and others from cultural and academic circles.
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Augusta
Germany
Wiesbaden
Empress Augusta
Victoria
Berlin
Bacon
Rome
Robert J. Nevin
United States
A. O. Bacon
Georgia
Bilas McBee
Churchman
New York
Signor Caonnico
Senate
Baron Sonnino
Boni
Forum
W. Beck
American Academy
Prof. Norton
Amercan Classical School
Fete Day in Vienna Raises Funds Amid Festive Parade
Vienna hosted a large fete on Ringstrasse to raise funds for poor and sick children. Decorated stands lined the route as crowds gathered and sales by young women produced satisfactory financial results amid a festive scene.
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Vienna
Ringstrasse
Freeborn G Smith: Capital’s Self Made Piano Pioneer
Freeborn G Smith, a landmark American piano maker with Washington operations since 1877, rose from a Baltimore log cabin to self-made wealth. He started as a printer’s devil, moved to New York, then built Bradbury and Steinway links, expanding to Leominster and a large Washington showroom with multiple branches and thousands employed. His career reflects rapid ascent from $5 capital to a multi million dollar enterprise.
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Freeborn G -Smith
Baltimore
Uty
New York
Metropolis
French
Worcester
Bacon & Raven
Henry Steinway
Steinway & Sons
William B Bradbury
Bradbury
Smith
Pennsylvania Avenue
Leominster
Maia
Washington
W. P. van Wickle
Atery
Notable deaths across states mark May headlines
Bordeaux and Milwaukee report multiple obituaries. Judge Albion Wine gar Tourges of Mayville Ohio died after a wound and arsenic illness. William E. Cramer editor of the Evening Wisconsin died of pneumonia. John Vailant of North Plainfield died of heart trouble. Peter Busch of St Louis died after illness. Judge Daniel Buck of Minnesota and Charles Cox of College Park Georgia also noted. Mrs. R Ogden Doremus of New York, 75, dies. she aided the DAR and was linked to Revolutionary War lineage.
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Skidmore
Ogden Doremos
South Reformed Church
Thirty-eighth Street
Madison Av
Nus
New York
Thomas Galloway
Arts
Baltimore
Wamms
Charles ‘Hedges
James Mineral
C Street
Paindenvorn
Sixth Street
John
Stella Lindenvorn
Annapolis
Newhall
Willam H Newhall
Thomea J. Myora
Eighth Street
St Patrick
Philadelphia
Yelverton
Plains Fauquier County
Nan- Tytta Lee Peyton
Robert Eden Peyton
Walter Jones
Annie Lucinda Lee
Hillips
William @ Phillips Arn
Connecticut Avenue
Sydock
Trapher
Theodore Dehon ‘Trapier
Paul ‘Trapier
Sarah Runsatt Dehon Funees
St John’s Episcopal Church
Georgetown
Charleston
S&c
Weravlor
Rosamond Montague
James
Rosamond EB Traylor
J William Lee
Pennsylvania Avenue
Petersburg
Bordeaux
Albion Winegar Tourges
Mayville
Judge Tourges
Wil Jamafield
Ohio
Milwaukee
Wie
William E . Cramer
The
Evening
Wisconsin
Pheumonia
Cramer
United States
Albany Argus
John A. Dix
Gov. Marcy
Horatio Seymour
Samuel J. Tilden
Martin van Buren
Milwaukee Courier
Sangea of Light and Hearing
Plainfield
N. J
John Vailant
New York Produce Exchange
North Plainfield
St Louis
Peter Busch
Adolphus Busch
St. Laura
St. Luke's Hospital
Adelphus Busch
Atlantic Ocean
Europe
Wyoming Standpatters View Canal Purchases as Business Matter
Senator Warren, identified as a standpatter and a high tariff advocate, says most canal supplies should be bought from domestic manufacturers but permits foreign sourcing when needed for timely delivery. He argues the canal is an investment, not ongoing expenditure, and urges the President to have some leeway in procurement while Congress debates tariff links.
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Wyoming
Itv
New Willard
Warren
Senate
Pennsylvania
Pacific Railroads
Congress
Panama
Panama Road
Ohio
Silo
Foraker
Foul Play Suspected in New York Murder Case
The body of Mrs Laurence Harnett was found in a Hast Fifteenth Street furnished room with a towel knot about her neck suggesting homicide. Letters imply she was married to Laurence Harnett a US soldier who shot a man in San Francisco February 23 and still has fourteen months to serve. Police investigate and the coroner ordered an autopsy. A man accompanied her to the house and has not been seen since Wednesday.
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New York
Jaly 2
Laurence Harnett
Newell
Hast Fifteonta Street
United States
Sara Gre Fe
Presidio
San Francisco
Ordegade
Political Gossip From Washington And Illinois Elections
Ex Representative John F. Shafroth recalls his Colorado defeat amid street bets and disbelief. Virginia politicians Senator Daniel and Representative Jones plan quiet campaigns, while primary rules reshape Illinois and Michigan races. National figures like Lowden Cullom and Bryan Hearst vie for influence as Chicago factions clash and Ohio Republicans reassess tariffs.
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Uh- Nois
Shelby M Callam
Cullam
Congress
Washington
Tullom
Senate
Richard Yates
Lawrence Sherman
Howard J. Hamlinara
Frank G. Lowden
Cullom
Springfield
Chicago
Dunni
John P Hopkins
Roger C. Sullivan
Avtation
Bryan
W. R Hearst
Windy City
Dunne
Hearst
Cook County
Gill
Carter Harrison
Les
Illinois
Chattanooga Duel Challenge Over Garnished Salary
Chattanooga May 2 Mr Blanton a well known young man was arrested after sending a duel challenge to Dr C A Cobleigh a prominent physician both are highly connected. Blanton owed the doctor for medical services and the physician garnisheed his salary to recover the debt triggering the duel threat.
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Chattanooga
Washington Post
Blanton
C. A. Cobleigh
Cobleigh
London Anglican Diocesan Vote Bans Remarriage of Divorced
The London diocesan conference voted 163 to 11 that no divorced person shall be remarried in any Anglican church while the other party lives. The decision clashes with state law and could provoke penalties, including criminal prosecution, as clergy refuse legal marriages.
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London
Special Cable
Washington Post
Church of England
West Erd
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Burfovne
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Morton C. Stout & CO. Tailors
Morton c. Stout
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