Demand for Universal Suffrage and Constituent Assembly in Russia
A lengthy Nov 22 congress debate on transforming the Douma into a constituent assembly for a new constitution. The resolution, supported by zemstvos and endorsed by the Imperial manifesto, calls for universal suffrage, dismantling the Douma structure, and urgent reforms including land, labor, and civil rights while opposing any deviation toward weaker constitutional guarantees. Opposition from the Social Democrats accuses delegates of selling out to the government.
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Douma
Zemstves
Ochera Bu
Fn K Éemstyy
Oher
M. Wacko
Congress Gestares
Congrese
Congress
Poo 9
Lie Congress
Count Witte
Wittes Illness Causes Anxiety in Russian Court
Washington Post dispatch from London reports the St Petersburg correspondent of the Standard claims strong authority for Wittes health provoking provost anxiety after a paralytic attack last week that briefly disabled his team for several hours. This follows a prior similar episode.
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The
Washington Post
London
St. Petersburg
Count Wittes
Truy
Paralaos
Russia Holds War Record From Official Military Report
Extracts from the official medical department report, returned from Manchuria, show 762 killed or died of wounds and 19330 wounded in action. The figures indicate casualty rates, with two dead for every one wounded in some battles, as tabulated in the Russian War Fund contributions. John Jos Edson notes the fund’s December collection at Central Union.
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J Ho van & Eloff
Stan
Manchuria
Park Arthin
Etsurer
John Jos Edson
Uv Uitens
Central Union
Peasants Overawe Troops In Sabsha District Riots
Kursk Russia November 22 peasants in Subzha district seize control from authorities. Troops unable to quell violence as rioters pillage estates burn crops and confront Cossacks. In Vladirak districts mobs demand surrender of provisions and threaten arson and attacks on county treasuries.
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Sabsha
Kursk
Russia
Subzha
Vladirak
Jurieft
Alexandrovex
Treasuries
Interventions urged as Russian Jews face atrocities
A mass meeting at Temple Israel, organized by university men, urged intervention to halt Russian Jewish atrocities. Edward Lauterbach presided and urged action by civilized nations, praising Roosevelt for peace but noting a harsher outcome might have freed Jews by ending the Romanoff rule.
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Idwarn Lauterbach
Russia
New York
Temple Israel
Edward Lauterbach
Lauterbach
Roosevelt
Romanoff
Socialists Throw Pastor From Pulpit in Russian Church
During a prayer meeting at the Esthenian Church in Pernau, a crowd of Socialists rushed in and threw the pastor from the pulpit. Members of the congregation fled in panic as the disruption unfolded.
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Pernau
Russia
Socialista
Booth Urges World Peace League In Berlin Speech
Gen Booth of the Salvation Army, touring Germany, addressed large Berlin crowds and urged a world peace league among monarchs presidents churches and press to model fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man for future ages amid Britain Germany relations.
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Berlin
Booth
Salvation Army
Germany
Bush
Great Britain
Pregent
Italians to Farms Plan After Roosevelt Talk
Emigrant Inspector Adolfo Rossi reports to the Italian government on a November 9 interview with President Roosevelt. The President promised to curb immigration congestion to large towns and to spread Italian newcomers to agricultural regions where they can better serve themselves and the United States.
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Roosevelt
Rome
Adolfo Rossi
United States
Count of Flanders Burial Sparks Memoir Hopes
Funeral of the Count of Flanders on November 24 drew King Leopold and royal family members. The Count, who died November 17, left memoirs expected to shed light on the career of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, his brother-in-law.
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Brussels
Belgium
Flanders
Leopold
Thhe
Maximilian of Mexico
New Turbine Steamer Swift Carmania Sets Speed Record
Liverpool Nov 2 The Cunard Line steamer Carmania, largest turbine steamer afloat, arrived in Meracy ready for maiden New York voyage on December 2. During six hours continuous run yesterday she maintained 19 12 knots, speed over four miles measured just under twenty knots, showcasing propulsion capability ahead of launch.
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Cunard
Liverpool
Cunard Line
Carmania
Meracy
New York
Arrest Aboard General Brugere Attends Daughter’s Wedding
Paris reports the civil marriage of Gen Brugere’s daughter to Judge Mauranges. Brugere, present at the ceremony, will be arrested for fifteen days for releasing conference details with the minister of war. Ottawa notes four Dominion by elections with Liberal gains and a Conservative hold in Wentworth. Manila reports Lt Hugh Kirkman of the Eighth Cavalry arrested for forgery to cover troop fund shortfalls. Belgrade announces a Servian loan contract of 14 million at 4.32 percent. subscribers include the Union Bank of Servia, a Dutch arm, and a London arm.
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Ottawa
Canada
KR Aylesworth
North Fork
West Lamton
Ontario
Antigonish
Nova Scotia
Wentworth
Manila
Hugh Kirkman
Eighth Cavalry
Fort McKinley
Kirkman
Servia
Belgrade
Tha Honda
Union Bank
Amsterdam
London
Port Arthur Embargo Lifted For American Property Visits
Port Arthur will open to Americans seeking to inspect properties abandoned since the war. The embargo will be removed in a fortnight, allowing owners to assess damages and status of holdings. Boise reports Gov Gooding to christen the battleship Idaho with his daughter, aged fifteen, at launch in December. Ecuador accepts invitation to a second peace congress in Guayaquil, as urged by Emperor Nicholas.
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Port Arthur
Tokyo
Idaho
Boise
Gov Gooding
Ecuador
Guayaquil
Ecradoz
Nicholas
Theue
Fraud in registering officers on Krup's trail
New York November 21 Joseph J Cahill a former Brooklyn assemblyman was arrested on an indictment charging fraud in registration for the last election. Bail set at 415000. Cahill allegedly caused two men to register falsely and registered himself from a saloon with no legal residence. Perjury charges also noted. An election joke led to the arrest of clerk George Wharton for attempting to vote as John Rockefeller. He was previously discharged as a joke but indicted by the grand jury. Wharton bail fixed at 1000. The grand jury revealed the real name of John Krup as James Halpin known as Grassy. Bail posted by John F Pickett who wants Krup caught to recover his money. Attorney General Mayer expects Halpin arrest soon. James Murphy Alderman James E Gaffney testified they knew nothing of Krup. Next hearing Monday with Pickett Murphy Gaffney Dillon subpoenaed. Recount hearing may be delayed as Hearst lawyers seek postponement. Board of election inspectors in five districts face possible recount orders.
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New York
Joseph J. Cahill
Assembly
Brooklyn
Cahill
Hso
Oshill
Superintendent of Elections
Morgan
Cebu
George Wharton
John Rockefeller
Wharton
John Krup
Tammany
Murphy
John F. Pickett
Krup
James Halpin
Grassy
Pickett
Halpin
Mayer
John J. Murphy
James E. Gaffney
Gaffney
Charles P. Dillon
Hearst
Justice Amend
Coungel Bulls
Buits
Parker
Meyer McClellan
McClellan
Boards of
Inspectora
Justice Giegerich
CAPT. COWLES LEAVES MISSOURI COMMAND TO CAPT PENDLETON
Boston Nov 22 Capt William S Cowles brother in law of President Roosevelt relieved of command of the battleship Missouri at Charlestown navy yard by Capt Edwin C Pendleton He will go to Farmington Conn to December then report as naval attach to the White House The ceremony was unusually formal with ship band and troops present followed by Cowles reading orders and turning the ship over Movements of naval vessels listed arriving and sailing with ships and destinations
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Missouri
Pendleton
Boston
Wiliam Ss. Cowles
President Roosevelt
Charlestown Navy Yard
Edwin C. Pendleton
Farmington
Conn
Bureau of Navigation
White House
Cowles
Navy de Dpartment
Washington
The Value of Charcoal for Health and Beauty
A Buffalo physician touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a safe, effective remedy. Charcoal purifies the stomach and bowels, clears breath, improves complexion, and can benefit the liver. Sold for 25 cents per box at drug stores, widely available and praised for daily use.
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Stuart
Buffalo
Money Mad Evils in Life Insurance Oversight
Testimony details life insurance governance including officer salaries and expense accounting. Notes probe on commissions, political contributions prohibition, and annual audits. Gerald R Brown cites World properties. janitor at 120 Broadway paid $25,000 yearly with payroll checks to verify funds. Manning subpoenaed to testify about historical consulting fees and payments to Nichols.
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Superintendent of Insurance
Ife Insurance Company
Ithe
Mfe
Ilfe Insurance Company
Gerald R Brown
The
Equitable Life
Broadway
Brown
Hughes
Seciecy
Scciety
Tomorow
Manning
Albany
Williiam
Depew
New York
Nichols
Felsa
McCurdy Salary Cut Ratified by Mutual Life Trustees
In New York the Mutual Life Insurance Company trustees accepted President Richard A McCurdy’s offer to reduce his salary from 150000 to 76000. Further reductions totaling 150000 were proposed. Names of affected officials were not made public. It was decided to shift general agents to a salary basis rather than a commission.
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New York
Nova
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Richard A McCurdy
Imads
May Extend Navy Yard With New Land Purchase
Congress will be asked to authorize funds to buy about fourteen acres along the northeast border of the navy yard. The land would be enclosed by a wall once purchased. The move aligns with revised city railroad plans including the Virginia avenue tunnel and a shift of freight handling above the city.
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Congress
Navy Yard
Navy Department
Pennsylvania Railroad
Anacostia Creek
Virginia Avenue
Army Orders Leave and transfers across commands
Army orders list leaves of absence for First Lieutenants Gilbert M Allen and Horace, plus extensions for Lt. William B Cowin and Thomas B Crockett. Senior officers Crronkite and Mitcham are assigned to official duties in New Jersey and Haskell. Maj. Duvall shifts to chief of artillery staff. Sawyer and Robinson reassigned. Ripley details to General Staff.
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Gilbert M Allen
Nineteenth Infantry
Liewt
William B Cowin
Third Cavalry
Horace
Thomas B Crockett
Twely-fourth Infantry
Munro
First Cavalry
Adelbert Cronkite
New York City
Providence
R 1
Bristol
Mas
Mittham
Ordnance Department
Lalla and Rand Powder Company
Haskell
N. J
Maj
Mitcham
Warka of the Americas EC Company
Oakland
N J
Retcourt Sawyer
Bt Paul, Minn
Department of Dakota
Willam W Robinson, Jr
Chicago, Jr
Department of the Lakes
Medad C Martin
William P Puvail
Artlery Corps
General Staff Corse
Artillery
Henry L. Ripley
Mighth Cavalry
General Star Corps
Consuelor A. Leonne
Army and Navy General Hospital
Hot Springs
Ark
Maj. Duvall
William P. Duvall
Artillery Corps
General Staff Corps
J. Henry &. Ripley
Highth Cavalry
Read Mr Evans Letter on Newbro's Herpicide
Newbro's Herpicide, touted as the original germicide for the scalp, claims to kill dandruff causing vegetable growth and prevent hair loss. The ad depicts dandruff as contagious, praises Herpicide as a cleansing refreshing hair dressing, and directs readers to Detroit for a booklet while noting availability in drug stores and barber shops.
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Newbro
John W. Evans
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
Newbro’s
Herpicide Company
Detroit
Mich
Burton's Retainer Details in Rialto Inquiry
Testimony recounts Senator Burton seeking Post Office records about the Rialto Company. W B Cochran testified Burton pressed for returned documents and questioned the inspector status. Cross examination noted Burton asked only about complaints and inspectors’ standing. Court adjourned until tomorrow. New Hampshire coadjutor bishop elected at diocesan convention in Concord.
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W. B Cochran
Post-Office
Button
Hlaito Company
Benator Burton
Post Office
Dire
Dice
Senator Burton
Enator Burtons
Vickery
Cincinnati
Post Office Department
United States Senatur
Rialto Company
Cochran
Burton
New Hampshire
Concord
Edward Melville Parker
Episcopal Diocese of
New Hampshite
Liquozone touted as cure for germ diseases in ad copy
An advertisement extols Liquozone as a tonic germicide capable of destroying disease germs and purifying the body. It claims safety and effectiveness, notes large numbers of bottles used, free initial offer, and lists conditions allegedly prevented or cured by germicidal gases.
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Hoff
Czar
Gen. Booth
Count OF Flanders
Maximilian
SWIFT
Tammany Floater
Grand Jury
Yankton
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Iowa
West Virginia
Colorado
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Hampton Roda
Kearsarge
League Island
Nashvile
Puerto Pietr
Charleston
Hampton Roads
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Cavite
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Herpicide
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Department
Post-office Department
Europe
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Fsadway
JK Teuselg
Naval Maxpital
Philadelphia
Amphitrite
C H Flaher
Coltte Enalgn
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Cel
R & Leilbetter
Vu, &c
Glacier
J Miller
Lawton
Midway Islands
F. W Tyree
Midway Islands &c
Naval Training Station
Francisco
J P Traynor
Navel Hospital
Doston Mass
G. AG Hart
Giscler
Buffalo Noe
Baltimore and Return
Gruggist
Liquozone Company
Wabash Ava
Chicago
Bulin & Martin CO
China
Hazelton
H, Stinemetz & Son Co
Stinemetz
John F. Ellis & Co
Penna. Ave
N. W
Chas. M. Stieff
Cour
Weiling
R. P. Andrews Paper Co
la. Ave
E. F. Droop & Sons CO
Pa Ave
Graer
Connecticut
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