Navy secretary Bonaparte urges broader and stronger reserve force
The Evening Citizen reports Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte releasing a largely figure-free plan. He proposes three vice admiral ranks, a strengthened general board, abbreviated ten year terms for bureau chiefs, civil appointments for top positions, expanded naval reserve, a chaplain for major ships, another dry dock, and broader naval expansion to meet Jamestown celebrations and foreign scrutiny. He also notes navy cost at about 1.33 per capita and six men per 1000 inhabitants under naval service obligations.
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Washington, D.C
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Jamestown
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Guam
WIFE PROTECTED HONOR WITH UNLOADED PISTOL
In Socorro New Mexico the trial of Eliseo Valles and partner Sais ends with a guilty verdict for first degree murder. The case involved the 1907 killings of Colorado miners Billingslea and McLoughlin during a prospecting trip near the Manzano mountains. A plan to abduct Billingslea’s wife is tied to the motive claimed by Valles. The judge may sentence soon with first degree penalties discussed.
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Eliseo Valles
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Manzano Mountains
John i Billingslea
William McLaugh
Colorado
Trinidad
Colo
Sais
Vallex
Hillingsles
McLoughlin
Valley
Valles
Melanushlin
San Jose
Fatal Cornell Fraternity House Fire Claims Several Lives
A devastating blaze at the Chi Psi fraternity house at Cornell in Ithaca. Two students W H Nichols of Chicago and W W Goetz of Milwaukee are missing feared buried. Firemen Exty Landon and John Romsey died as walls collapsed. Dr Schmuck of Hanover died after leaping from a window. Other injuries and fatalities among fire crews and residents are reported. The event follows an earlier quake vibration felt across northern California and neighboring regions.
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Cornell and
Veralty
United States
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Chicago
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Milwaukee
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Hanover
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South Orange
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Ob Schnmek
R. Howers
Atlanta, Ga
W. Goetz
Milseauker
HH. Curry
Pitatare
Great Gathering of Knights of Pythians in Washington
A Washington event drew a large assembly of Knights of Pythians. The jubilee featured elaborate amusements, music, and speeches honoring the fraternal organization and its members.
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Washington
Knights of Pythians
Congress Demands Mid Spelling and Old Time Print
A Washington dispatch reports Congress will require mid spelling and old time spelling in printing when the appropriations bill is reported. The note cites a push for standardized spelling across legislative and executive outputs.
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Congress
House
California seeks federal action on Japanese school rights after fire
A dispatch from San Francisco outlines California’s push for a federal treaty with Japan to resolve school segregation and labor issues, including excluding Japanese workers, guaranteeing equality in schools, and defining franchise rights. The piece notes insurers have paid substantial claims after the Chicago and Baltimore fires, with expected payouts nearing 80 percent of insured amounts, and estimates total insured loss around 245 million in the burned area.
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Parthawad
Baltimore
Toronto
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Great honor for Peary at Washington banquet
Special Correspondence from Wistington D C Dec 7 describes Commander Peary's first public appearance since returning from the far north. A December 1 banquet at the Willard hotel under National Geographic Society will award him the society's gold medal and honor him among distinguished guests. Attendees include the secretary of the navy, the Italian ambassador, Mr and Mrs Jessup, F A Cook, Russian and Japanese ambassadors, Prof Alex Graham Bell and others.
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Washington
National Geographic Society
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Italy
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New York
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Monat McKinley
Kussie
Japan
Motive for shooting Padilla widens in court case
Witnesses arrive as defense gears up to prove Virgil Harris had no role in the Padilla shooting. John Belknap and Thomas Milet back the plan while Frank Waybrant and other American Lumber Co. men prepare to testify. Padilla, wounded, stays in hospital as rumors swirl of mounted police involvement.
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Valencia County
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Ciory
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Harris
Zun Mountains
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Pada
Mounted
Dudley
Peter Slocum
Harrie
Four killed in Negroes rampage at Greenville
Greenville Mississippi December 7 a negro here killed four persons and wounded three others. He barricaded himself after shooting officer Polhomas Kotler and later killed two more people including a wife and wounded Captain Quinn and Assistant Clerk Abercrombie. The man was captured amid high excitement.
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Mise
Polhomas Kotler
Quinn
Abercrombie
Grand jury adjourns for holiday vacation
Salt Lake Dec. 7 the federal grand jury which has been investigating alleged coal land frauds and ratified discrimination will adjourn this afternoon for the holidays making a partial report. There will be a number of indictments.
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Grand Jury
Salt Lake
Federal Grand Jury
National Rivers and Harbors Convention Opens in Washington
The second annual convention of the National Rivers and Harbors association opened in Washington with delegates from every state attending. The group aims to persuade Congress to approve increased and regular river and harbor appropriations as business leaders from chambers of commerce and related organizations spoke on the need for improved waterways.
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National River and Harbors Congress
Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Association
Congress
Chambers of Commerce
Southern Investment & Security Company meeting outcome
Baltimore stockholders of Southern Investment and Security Co. met yesterday and voted to increase capital from 100000 to 5000000 under its charter. The company is authorized to engage in any business from trading to establishing ventures and other enterprises.
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Southern Investment & Security Company
Baltimore
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Boutsero Investment & Security Company
Recount Battle Leaves American Forces in Peru Retaliation
A latent report describes a clash in Leythe between American forces and Pulajanes. Sixty Bolomi were killed, five Americans killed and multiple wounded, including Lieutenant Ralph P. Yates. Enemy losses include thirty killed and nine wounded. Yates is in serious condition.
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