Appeal by Gompers Urges Action Over Russian Jewish Atrocities
The American labor leader Gompers urges the U S government and Jewish groups to press Russia over massacres of Jews. Oscar Straus discusses possible actions with President Wilson, who says local authorities cannot prevent outbreaks amid Russia’s turmoil. Hebrews in the U S are asked to aid victims through funds and clothing, while officials seek to curb violence.
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Irar Straus
Alm
Russia
Fosale
Javeb HL
Sechir Watts
Wr Straus
Trussia
Pssakat
Delegation to Washington to press Roosevelt on Russian massacres
At a crowded meeting, a Jewish group approved sending a delegation to Washington to appeal to the President about the massacres in Russia. The assembly voiced strong support for the Washington demonstration and urged prompt action by Roosevelt.
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New York
NOW
M Washington
White House
Washington
Iprahim Cahan
Jewish Duty Forward
Bomb Thrown In Portress Kills Commander Wife and Children Wounded
A wartime blast yesterday near Portress targeted a forest command post. The commander was killed and his wife, children, and an orderly were wounded in the attack attributed to unidentified forces. The incident raises concerns over security in the border region.
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Russia
King Edward Selects Prince Arthur for Mikado Order
The foreign office announces that King Edward has chosen Prince Arthur to proceed to Japan and confer the Order of the Garter on the Japanese Emperor. He will be accompanied by Lord Redesdale and a delegation including Admiral Sir Edward Seymour and General Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenney.
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King Edward
Prince Arthur
Foreign Office
Edward
Prince Arthur of
Americans in Russia Report Mention of Riots and Calm
Spencer Eddy, the American chargé d affaires at St Petersburg, says Americans in Hamburg and Rostock sought police protection from rioters and were not harmed. Officials downplay seriousness while notes cite quiet in Warsaw and Odessa, with renewed Jewish Russian striker clashes and hopeful orders. Losses among Jews estimated in the thousands amid broader unrest. Finland concessions aid order restoration in the empire.
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Spencer Eddy
St Petersburg
State Department
Higa
Rostok
Mr Eddy
Hig
Russia
Empire
St Peterburg
Odessa
Wokcow
Warsaw
Wech
Minland
Uprisings feared as Stead arrives in Copenhagen
Warship protection discussed with American Minister Brien as Stead cites late liberal manifesto in Russia. He worries over St Petersburg unrest and notes Witte’s uncertain influence. Copenhagen reports confidence in official circles that the worst may be over for Russia, with major firms hoping for steady improvement.
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Copenhagen
T Stead
Russia
Thomas J . Brien
St Petersburg
O'Brien
Stead
Can Witte
Constitutional Party
Count Witte
Witte
Poles Revive Struggle Amid Finnish Movement Sparks
News from Warsaw and St Petersburg report a revival of Polish autonomy efforts after the Finnish national movement. Flags bearing the Polish arms appeared on churches and public buildings. In Warsaw authorities ban processions and open meetings, threaten force, and consider censored papers amid a labor strike and editor protests.
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St Petersburg
Poland
Kallach
Thorn
Kalich
Labor Party
Warsaw
Arma
Suike
Witte Gen
Wola
Embassy at Tokyo Hopes for Griscom Promotion
American residents in Tokyo expect Minister Lloyd C Griscom to be promoted to Ambassador upon his return from furlough. The Tokyo presence welcomes news of Sir Claude Macdonald’s promotion to Ambassador, seen as a positive sign for Anglo American ties. Viscount Hayashi expected to receive Ambassador rank in Britain, signaling broader diplomatic shifts.
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Miniater Griscom
Tokyo
Claude Macdonald
Great Britain
Lloyd C Griscom
Viscount Hayeahi
Russian opposition seeks universal suffrage via assembly
The Moscow deputation told Count Witte that only a constituent assembly elected by universal direct suffrage can guarantee liberties. The Official Messenger urged confidence in Witte, warning autocracy has abdicated yet reforms require national action. The Russ notes peaceable tactics and predicts further demonstrations, troop unrest, and potential violence if reforms delay.
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Count Witte
National Assembly
Witte
Ita
Vibera
Russ
Rusgy
Russ Regarda Gent
Catharine IL
Fresh Outbreaks at Odessa Threaten Trade Collapse
Reports from Odessa and surrounding districts describe fresh disorders in suburbs near Alma and Akkerman. Anti Semitic unrest spreads as peasants rally with agitators from Odessa while editors avoid sensational accounts at the governor generals request. Banks reopen gradually and merchants plead for extended credit as devastation from strikes and violence sparks fears of wholesale bankruptcy and large casualties.
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Odessa
Nova
Alma
Belnuttsl
Akkerman
Rames
Odessa Trappa
Board of Trade
Qdessa Ia
Russia
Choate Portraits Exhibit in London Showcases Ambassadors Family
Portraits of former Ambassador Choate by Hermann Herkimer and Miss Choate by John Lavery are displayed in London. Choate is shown in doctoral robes, its tone clashing with his complexion. Also featured is Agnew’s autumn display of English and French masters at White Haven, including Romney owned by J Pierpont Morgan. The painting Morgan bought for White Haven's collection offered £6,825 at Christie's last December.
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London
Specter Cable
Washington Post
Choate
Hermann Herkimer
Miss Choate
John Lavery
Mr Choate
Agnew
Bnglish
White Haven
A Romney
J Pierpont Morgen
John Tominson
Christie’s
Morgan
Finns Calm Yet Silent After Limited Imperial Manifesto
A Finland wide calm follows a lighter strike amid socialist opposition as imperial decrees spark demonstrations. The Helsinki manifesto promises a budget revision, universal suffrage, press and meeting liberty, and local authority responsibility, while Cossack guards and a 1700-man garrison hold order in Åbo and Turku.
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Helsingfors
Finland
Stockholm
Abo
Abo- Bjorneborg
Czar
Poland
Nicholas
Lindner
Peterhoff
Grand Duchy
Senate
Union
National Assembly
Diet
Newfoundland Protest Against American Vessels Invading Inshore Fishery
The Newfoundland government formally protests to Britain and then Washington against American ships hiring Newfoundlanders outside the three mile limit or in Canadian ports to fish herring in Newfoundland waters. They claim this evades the 1813 treaty guaranteeing inshore fishery privileges to U S inhabitants. The protest has been transmitted to Washington.
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Newfoundland
St Johns
United States
Washington
Castro's reply evasive on Venezuela settlement
Paris officials report President Castras answer to Mr Ruevell the American Minister at Caracas as unsatisfactory and evasive. He avoids key questions from Mr Russell on behalf of France. Yet officials say negotiations will not be broken off and remain hopeful for a pacific adjustment.
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Paris
Castras
Ruevell
Caracan
France
Venezuela
Russell
Spanish King Enters Berlin in Open Carriage
King Alfonso arrived in Berlin entering via Brandenburg gate beside Emperor William. A royal welcome was read by the burgomaster as crowds cheered along Unter den Linden to the palace where a banquet awaits. The pope's audience in Rome praised the Los Angeles diocese for harmony between clergy and people. Debs enters presidential race amid secretary Shaw’s political fight.
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Berlin
Alfonso
Brandenburg Gate
Wiliam
Unter den Linden
Rome
Alsop County
Los Angeles
Conaty
Peter
Worcester
Mays
J. J. Clifford
W E Esampson
Merry del Val
Conatf
Bt Feter’s
Germany and United States Open Commercial Treaty Talks
Berlin reports that Ambassador Tower and Baron Speck von Sternburg opened talks with the United States on a new commercial treaty with Germany. The German reply is withheld but thought to offer similar treatment for American imports as for Europe. Aims to avoid a gap when the 1908 treaty ends March 1 and to bridge the trade formalities through provisional arrangements.
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Lerming
United States
Berlin
Germany
Ambassador Tower
Baron Speck Vof
Biernburg
Washington
Root
Speck von Sternbure
BtAte
Yower
von Buelow
Roosevelt
Lord Lansdowne Reiterates Treaty Not a Threat
Lord Lansdowne, foreign secretary, at Junior Constitutional Club dinner on the Anglo Japanese treaty asserts it is not a threat to others. The alliance aims to maintain peace, preserve China’s integrity and open door, and defend against unprovoked attack. He credits Premier Balfour in his remarks.
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Lord Landsdowne
London
Lord Lansdowne
Constitutional Club
Lord Ashbourne
Ireland
Viscount Hayashi
Great Britain
Lord Halsbury
Earl Ferey
Lord Lan
Japan
Balfour
Cotton Market Flurry in New York Opening
New York November 6 saw heavy activity and excitement at the cotton market open due to a Liverpool advance, favorable belt weather, and bullish crop reports. January rose to 114.3, near the season high, then eased to 113.0 before rallying again amid continued bull support and short covering. Close showed a net gain of 15 to 21 points as daily volumes reached about 1,000 to 6,000 bales.
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New York
Liverpool
Child's awful skin humor cured by Cuticura trio
A mother recounts a twelve year battle with a son's skin disease. After doctors failed, she tried Cuticura Ointment Loap and Resolvent, reporting rapid improvement and eventual cure. Now twelve, the boy is free from the painful condition.
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Anticle
Icurs
Resolventmyild
Woman crushed to death by freight elevator at state building
Margaret McIlvaine a 35 year old charwoman was killed when the first floor elevator dropped as she stepped in to go to the basement at the State War and Navy building. The top of the cage crushed her head and torso. An inquest was planned with six jurors as coroner Nevill inspected the scene.
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Margaret McTloane
State, War and Navy
William Wolfley
Corcoran Street
Northweat, & Watchman
Tmne
Nevitt
Hvang
Admiral Baird
Diggins
Negitt
Haird
Miss McIllvane
Department
Twenty-first Street
Wolfey
White
Jeg
Baird
Montreal Steamer Montreal May Be Crippled at Sea
A wireless message from the Canadian Pacific steamer Montreal reports it will land passengers at Sydney Nova Scotia after likely damage at sea. Arrangements are requested to send travelers to Quebec by rail for emba rkment on the next outgoing steamer. The Montreal departed Montreal for London and is expected to dock early tomorrow.
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Montreal
Sydney
St Lawrence
Quebec
London
City Breaks Ground for Homes in Randle Highlands
Ground breaking took place yesterday for two handsome houses in Randle Highlands as plans are readied for contractors. Stockholders in United States Realty Company push rapid city development within twelve months. Many lot buyers have seen their investments double in sixty days. The firm reserved prime lots to be released this week. A free twelve month railroad pass over the DWH Railroad will be offered to those who submit plans through Capital Trade Company.
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Randle Highlands
United States Realty Company
Washington
Randis Highlands
Washington Halls Mortgage Plan Attracts 1500 Citizens
In Washington yesterday over 1,500 attendees urged saving the city halls by forming a second mortgage on the property valued at 90 000 dollars for 38 000 to pay off defaulted interest and taxes except a 45 000 claim by Henn Mutual Life. Franklin Webster Smite signs a plan to acquire land and present the property to the National Society for the city’s benefit.
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Washington
Ingay
Iwen
Talnhg
Henn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Philadelphia
Washington Magazine
Soiete
Franklin Webster
Conspiracy Charges Against Attorneys in Western Life Case
In Chicago a U S circuit court filing accuses attorneys of conspiring to extract large sums by threatening to ruin the Western Life Indemnity Company. The document says allied lawyers used suits to block a transfer, with a petition by Hervey B Hicks tied to the plan. It notes the company is solvent but faces mortuary fund deficits exceeding 357.76.
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Chicago
Western Life Indemony Company
Indemnts
United States Circuit Court
Roestver
Demnaant
Western Life Indemnity Company
Hervey B Hicks
Identification of Cambridge girl in suitcase death
The body found in the suitcase is identified as Susan A Geary of Cambridge known on stage as Hohel Durrell. Her mother Catharine R Geary and two sisters Exelym and Bertha Cornwell viewed the remains at Harvard Medical School with pathologist Prof William F Whitney and officials present. Authorities say the grand jury evidence is not yet presented, with indictments possible against Crawford and Howard and requisition papers to follow. The Dean woman linked to the death house remains at Wherry, with police stating arrest possible at any time.
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Susan Geary
Washington Post
Boston
Susan A Geary
Cambridge
Hohel Durrell
Harvard Medical School
Catharine R Geary
Exelym
Bertha Cornwell
William F Whitney
Harris
Dugan
Watts
Crawford
Howard Gov Higgins
New York
Dean
Geary
Wherry
Persian Minister Khan Arrives in Pittsburg for Five Day Visit
Persian Minister to the United States Gen Morteza ban arrived in Pittsburg from Washington and will stay seven days as a guest of A A Rutis imperial consul general of Persia. He will inspect local manufacturing interests during the visit facilitated by Pittsburg officials.
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Persia
Pittsburg
Mortezaban
United
Washsoday
A. A Rutis
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Gen Khan
Mnister Khan
Union Club
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Women identify robber in Chicago crime spree
Two women identify a man named Vincent Jerome as the robber who held them at gunpoint. Jerome, jailed at Cottage Grove station, is suspected by Lieut Walsh of murdering Mrs Effe Mize on August 1 near Fifty eighth street and Washington avenue. Police plan a rigid examination, as Jerome claims four weeks in Chicago after moving from New York.
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Chicago
Vincent Jerome
Cottage Grove Avenue
Lieut Walsh
Effe Mize
Fifty Eihth Street
Washington Avenue
Jerome
Mize
Layin
New York
Walsh
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