Turkey Spoiling for a Fight in Balkans Says Diplomat
A prominent diplomat tells the Associated Press that Turkey seeks conflict with Bulgaria and possibly Greece. He notes Turkish forces in European Turkey range 300,000 to 400,000 with potential to mobilize 600,000, while American influence in Macedonia remains limited beyond Salonica and Dede Agadi. He cites fanatical Mullahs and political murders totaling about 900 in the past eleven months.
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Associated Press
Tedeys
United States
Batiram
Turkey
Bulgaria
Reoumania
Greece
Macedonia
Salonica
Dede- Agadi
Balram
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Replies to Powers on Balkan Neutrality
Sofia reports the Bulgarian foreign minister denounces Austro Russian backed admonition to stay neutral during a naval demonstration against Turkey. He defends Bulgaria's stance and opposes perceived European meddling while warning that Ottoman Greek actions risk broader outrage and Bulgarian retaliation if massacres continue. He also questions powers' control over Macedonia and its impact on preventing abuses.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Austria
Russia
Balkan
Turkey
Macedonia
Albanians Attack Troops at Liuma Amid Macedonia Crisis
Reports say Albanians yesterday attacked troops at Liuma and seized several cannon. Theusi Pasha reportedly moves to Liuma with reinforcements as Albanians vent fury over European powers assuming financial control of Macedonia.
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Turkey
Liuma
Theusi Pasha
Macedonia
Emperors and Dukes in Turmoil Across Russia and Boston Trial
Rumors swirl as Grand Dukes face suspicion over a plot against the czar while 450000 Cossacks are poised for mobilization. In Boston, Dr. Percy de Mille McLeod is tried for accessory to an illegal operation on Susan Geary as jurors deliberate after testimony.
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Tsarskoe-Selo
Count Witte
Susan Geary
Boston
Percy de Mille McLeod
Back Bay
Susan A. Geary
Stevens
Dr. McLeod
Dr. Bishop
Winthrop Street House
Miss Geary
McLeod
J. H. Pettee
Wreckage Bears Life Preservers From Ira H Owen Tragedy
In Lake Superior the steamer Ira H Owen with 19 crew is believed lost after a blizzard. Wreckage and life preservers marked S. 3 Ira H Owen were found twelve miles east of Michigan Island. Names of several crew members are known. The Owen carried 116000 bushels of barley and was built in Cleveland in 1887. Separately Train No 18 arrives in Minneapolis after a three day Dakota prairies blizzard delay with passengers kept warm and fed.
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Chicago
Ira H. Owen
Lake Superior
Owen
H. B. Nye
Nye
M. K. Chamberlain
William Siemens
Ashland
Wis
Michigan Island
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis-St. Paul and
Saulte Ste Marie
Dakota Prairies
Oklahoma and Indian Territory May Enter Union as One State
Washington reports renewed push for statehood of four territories. Roosevelt supports admission of Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state while opposition and factional shifts threaten the four-territory plan. Beveridge pledges to honor Quay’s promise and press the measure despite changed views.
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Morning Journal
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Union
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Indian Territory
Roosevelt
New Mexico
Arizona
Beverider
Beveridge
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Territories
Quay
Senate
Hagerman backs joint statehood for New Mexico and Arizona
Herbert J. Hagerman urges Congress to approve a joint statehood bill for New Mexico and Arizona. He argues the merger offers lasting political stability and broader opportunities, while noting single statehood remains unlikely for a long time. He calls for fair terms and a public vote free of local biases.
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The
Morning Journal
Roswell
No. M
New Mexico
Arizona
Herbert J. Hagerman
Congress
Revolution turmoil and mutinies ripple through Russia
A Nov 30 dispatch from Sebastopol reports revolutionaries seeking loyalty and nonviolence, while troops remain loyal. Mutinies unfold in eastern Prussia and Ostrobothnia, with over 2000 prisoners, telegraph ties severed, and strikes spreading to Finland. Telegraph lines, imports, and factories face disruption across St. Petersburg Warsaw Lodz and beyond.
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St Petersburg
Dec
Evisis
Russia
Finland
Arcadia Fire Ravages Business District In Florida
A major blaze in Arcadia Florida destroyed almost all commercial buildings, sparing only three brick blocks the King Lew and Desoto blocks. The estimated loss stood at about 250000 dollars with the entire business portion burned.
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Fla
Arcadia
King
Lew
Desoto
Brussels Tornado Rips Through City Leaving Wreckage
A terrible hurricane struck Brussels last night. Thousands of windows were blown in and streets were strewn with debris as residents assess the damage today.
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Brussels
Dee
Water scarce in arid west prompts New Mexico statehood talks
Judge A A Freeman of New Mexico argues irrigation priority over blood ties as floods destroyed works and the government may take over the valley. He notes taxpayer discontent under current administration and cites Governor Otero's influence and a push for a third term amid a pro Otero press coalition.
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New Mexico
Pecos Valley
Tempe
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Nile
Ari Zorn
United States
Otero
Bank Wreck Ties Up $825000 As Lawsuit Nears
Pittsburg reports that the Pennsylvania Development Company owes Enterprise National Bank four to five hundred thousand dollars and a potential $825,000 recovery looms if the bank's wreck is resolved. Special Examines Moxley will pursue criminal action against those involved. Secretary Hitchcock approves immediate Rio Grande project work if $200000 is guaranteed to be repaid within two years.
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Santa Fe Central Railway
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Cunningham
Thomas Rinaker
W. C. Hagan
John B. Cunningham
Moxley
Morning Journal
Washington, D. C
Hitchcock
Rio Grande Project
Leesburg Diversion
Reclamation Service
Quiet Cuba election sweeps moderates to power
Havana reports a calm election as Liberal withdrawals left a clear field. All moderate nominees including President Palma and provincial councillors were elected with no disorder, and Secretary Freyre Andrade noted no major disturbances across the island.
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Havana
Liberal Party
Jose Miguel Gomez
Palma
Freyre Andrade
Associated Press
Interior awards Hondo project embankment contract
Secretary Hitchcock signed a contract with Wood Bancroft and Doty of Omaha for embankments three and four of the Hondo project in the Pecos valley New Mexico. The bid amount is 36905 dollars and work will start immediately and be expedited. New Mexicans in Pecos valley express satisfaction and the department has also approved the Carlsbad project and Roswell reclamation priorities.
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Morning Journal
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock Today
Wood, Bancroft & Doty
Omaha
Neb
Hondo
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Pecos
Department of the Interior
Carlsbad
Roswell
Southwest
Ballard Returns Home amid Roosevelt Marshal Pick Rumor
Special to the Morning Journal Roswell New Mexico December 1 Captain Charlies L Ballard returns home tonight and avoids confirming or denying a report that President Roosevelt offered him the post of United States marshal for New Mexico.
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Morning Journal
Roswell, N. M
Charlies L. Ballard
Roosevelt
United States
New Mexico
Express wreck near Penn Haven Junction leaves two dead
Philadelphia report states two men were killed and about a dozen injured when the Philadelphia Express on the Central Railroad of New Jersey derailed on a curve near Penn Haven Junction, about 100 miles north of Philadelphia. Fireman Rupert and an extra fireman named Detroy died, engineer Will is among the injured.
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Philadelphia Express
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Penn Haven Junction
Rupert
Detroy
Willis
Roddevlt Stands Pat On Rate Bill
Washington shows government control of railroad rates as likely. Roosevelt backs supervisory power, urging an administrative body to set fair maximum rates and investigate railroads for rebates. Senate fights loom as administration gains support from Frye Hall Proctor Dill ingham and allies.
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Maine
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