Minority Opposes Mann Whitehurst Bill on Interstate Trade
Four Democratic members of the House committee prepare a vigorous minority report led by Richardon of Alabama. They claim the Mann bill oversteps federal power, violates state rights to regulate morals, and should be handled by the immigration committee rather than interstate commerce.
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Uby Morning Journal
Washington
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Richardson
Alabama
Interstate Commerce Commission
Richardeean
Dartlett
Georgia
Adammsen
Wood Peters
Massachusetts
R Richardson
Republican Party
Rail wreck near Las Vegas halts Santa Fe train No 10
Train No 10 on the Santa Fe near Fulton 20 miles south of Las Vegas struck a broken rail on a sharp curve. Two baggage cars and a Pullman plunged down a steep bank. Passengers escaped with bruises and shock as crews towed wreckage and ferried delays lasting five hours.
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Morning Journal
Las Vegas
N. M
Santa Fe
Ben
No. 10
Albuquerque
Dominio
Be Number 10
Fulton
Tole
Vietia Sgi Mber
Nibert Minbee
Winona
Arizona
Chicago Limited
No. 8
South Second Street
Blockade at Fernhill Car Line Over Fare Increase
In Tacoma on December 18 a protest by 16 men and 10 women blocked tracks to press for a five cent fare to Fernhill. A partial victory followed as the city annexation allowed the old ten cent rate to continue pending court action. Passengers will ride ten cents with receipts until resolved.
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Morning Journal
Tacoma
Wash
Dec
Pernhill
Fernhill
Walsh seeks U S Supreme Court review of case
Chicago banker John K. Walsh files a petition for a writ of certiorari in the U S Supreme Court alleging the verdict against him was tainted by counts based on the same transaction and seeking general review of the record. A motion for leave to file is expected next Monday. Cardinal Satelli tus suffers severe relapse from nephritis and doctors fear a fatal turn as the pope’s secretary checks on his condition and the apostolic benediction is granted.
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Washington
Chicago
John K. Walsh
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Cardinal Satelli
Rome
Dee
Satellitus
No Verdict in Night Rider Case in Union City
Jurors in the Garrett Johnson and Arthur Clower night rider murder case could not reach a verdict. The judge ordered the panel to retire for further deliberation after today’s session regarding the death of Quent in Rank on October 19, 1908.
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Union City
Tenn
Dew
Garrett Johnson
Arthur Clower
Quentin Rank
Gielober 19
Rumor of Abyssinian King Menelik's Death Circulates
Rumors spread in Rome that King Menelik of Abyssinia is dead though no confirmation is received. Later dispatches dated December 12 mention the king's illness but provide no details.
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Menelik
Rome
Abyssinia
Trains Return to Normal on Santa Fe Coastline
Normal service resumes after delays caused by a wreck at Wisvona and storm conditions. Fire and rescue crews cleared tracks while fuel and supplies were brought in from Neo. Local officials report trains restored to regular schedules with reduced cautions in the area.
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Santa Fe
Wisvona
Neo
Storm delays hit Santa Fe rail schedule across region
Storms in western Kansas Colorado and northern New Mexico disrupted the Santa Fe railroad westbound passenger service. Eastbound trains were delayed four to six hours into Albuquerque yesterday. The California Limited arrived four and a half hours late while last night’s trains arrived between one and five o clock this morning. Stub trains operated from La Junta to Albuquerque and from Albuquerque west to handle local traffic.
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Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Santa Fe Railroad
Albuquerque
California Limited
la Junta
Train wreck on the Whicaso line near Western Springs
Train No. 52 of the Burlington system derailed after a broken rail called a snake rail caused cars to plunge toward a 25 foot embankment. Fifty passengers were aboard the day coach. many injured but no fatalities. An escaped messenger avoided injury. the accident narrowly avoided a worse catastrophe.
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Burlington
Chicago
Whicaso
Burlington & Qjaincy
Oriental Limited
Western Springs
Train Collision Near Union Station Kills Five
Cleveland reports a switch engine colliding with a passenger train on Twenty sixth Street near Union Station. Five killed including three brakemen and ten injured. two more may die. Several Vassar girls are believed to have been passengers and helped care for the injured.
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Deveen Cusett
Clear Eland
Cleveland
Mies
Union Station
Vassar
Christmiease
Snow Plow Wrecks Rio Grande Train No 648 at Mile Marker
In Crested Butte Colorado a snow plow caused a rear wreck of Denver and Rio Grande mixed train No 648 on December 18. Details of injuries or casualties were not immediately released as crews assessed the scene and cleared wreckage.
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Crested Butte
Colo
Denver & Rio Grande
Collision injures railway worker near Crested Butte
End collision late today about three miles from Crested Butte. The head J. Clifford roadmaster Grogan, employee of the telephone company, James Roach, section foreman, was seriously injured and taken to Gunnison. No passengers were injured.
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Crested Butte
J. Clifford
Grogan
The
Telephone Company
James Roach
Gunnison
Dozen Bodies Cremated In Great Northern Wreck
The northbound Winnipeg flyer derailed four miles east of Monticello Minnesota with fireman Robertson killed. No passengers hurt. Twelve bodies incinerated in burning baggage car as cause determined a split rail. Railroad seeks identities via shipping records.
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St. Paul
Great Northern
Monticello
Minn
Robertson
Morgan Called Down By Humble Stevedore
New York December 18 Patrick Lowery a White Star line pier stevedore for 28 years publicly called down J P Morgan Jr for smoking under a bold No Smoking sign on the Hudson pier. Morgan ignored then tossed the cigar into the water after a brief exchange.
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New York
Patrick Lowery
White Star Line
Hudson
J.P. Morgan, Jr
Morgan
London
Lowery
Mr. Morgan
Pawnbroker Seeks Help With Baby Pledge
Sam Alexander a San Jose pawnbroker asked police to relocate a baby he took as security three weeks ago for a fifty cent loan. He pleaded Please find it a home noting the infant eats more than the interest and keeps him busy. Police seek the father.
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San Jose
Cal
Sam Alexander
Theatrical Company In Free Fight Ends In Death
MavenMiss Dec 15 Manager Myers of theatrical company traveling out of Memphis was killed and five others injured in a free for all fight. Myers struck Rock Johnson with a pistol and shot Harry Johnson. Rock then wrested the weapon and shot Byenus. The Johnsons and five company members were arrested. three of the injured are women.
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Maven
Miss
Myers
Memphis
Rock Johnson
Harry Johnson
Rock
Byenus
Johnsons
Battleship Georgia Damaged in Collision During Maneuvers
The battleship Georgia suffered a significant leak after colliding with the Nebraska while coaling in Hampton Roads. The crash occurred when the Vestal propeller struck the Georgia, causing damage confirmed at Old Point Comfort.
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Norfolk
United States
Georgia
Nebraska
Vestal
Hampton R Roads
Old Point Comfort
Winona Train Wreck Blame Points to Engineer and Flagman
Coroner's jury in Winona Arizona finds engineer Leonard drove toward a meeting station at thirty miles an hour and the No. 8 flagman failed to warn the following train on a sharp curve, causing the Santa Fe collision.
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Limited
Winona
Morning Journal
Ariz
Santa Fe
Leonard
Hain
Range War Imminent in Central Idaho
Conflict between cattlemen and sheepowners in the Salmon river basin has escalated for over a year and now threatens to erupt with violence as an armed truce frays. Local reports warn the clash could break out at any time.
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Spokane
Idaho
Salmon River
Women denounce Zelayan atrocities in Managua appeal
A group of women issues a pitiful appeal to the American consul urging intervention to stop wholesale torture of prisoners in Managua. The statement condemns Zelayan brutality and calls for international action.
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Managua
Body of Leopold Transferred to Brussels Palace in Royal Procession
The body of King Leopold was moved from Laeken pavilion to the Brussels palace under torchlight. The hearse bore crepe and royal insignia while officers, grooms, and court dignitaries accompanied the cortege. Bells tolled and batteries fired as the procession arrived at 4 39 and a chapel was prepared for the solemn ceremony. Princess Louise opposes deposits and papers disputed in Leopold's will. Albert is seen as the likely new king.
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Ity Morning Journal
Brussels
Bec
Leopold
Laeken
Prince Albert
Orleck
Princess Louise
Vaughan
Albert
Louise
Brephanie
Turmoil After Zelaya Regime Falls Sparks Reprisals and Dismissals
The article recalls detentions and torture of revolutionaries after U S warships reached Corinto and Zelaya’s resignation triggers a government shake up in Granada Managua León Jinotega and Matagalpa. Anabel Chavez resisted orders declaring I am a soldier not a murderer as executions occurred. Consul Caldera faces threats but tight security is maintained.
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Corinto
Zelaya
Anabel Chavez
Grace
Caldera
Granada
Managua
Leon
Jinotega
Matagalpa
Madriz
Atrocities in Nicaragua Stir Washington as Marines Deployed
Washington reports no surprise at Zelaya regime’s actions in imprisoning and torturing political prisoners in Nicaragua. U.S. Navy contemplates sending 700 Marines aboard the Buffalo to Corinto for rapid response, while the Yorktown shifts to the Gulf of Fonseca as a wireless relay.
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Washington
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Nero
Buffalo
Corinto
United States
Navy Department
Corinte
Yorktown
Gulf of Fonseca
Estrada in Conference with Zelayan Genet
Messengers report General Estrada and Zelaya faction holding talks after Zelaya's resignation news. In Buefields and at Vasquez’s Zelayan troops a wave of public and soldier excitement grows amid speculation on outcomes of the meetings. The US ship Eagle expected to arrive to guard the lagoon and customs house. no attack expected.
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Buefields
Matrada
Zelaya
Vasquez
Nicaraguan Leader Voiced In Transition as Zelaya Resigns
New York December 18 President Zelaya's resignation triggers commentary from Pio Bolanos Nicaragua consul who says Melrod acclaim Metreda could be best successor. Dr Jose Madrig often named as a potential but reluctant, Bolanos notes Julian Teles would support a power shift.
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Zpeay Vis
New York
Zelaya
Pio Bolanos
Deere
Panet
Niccaraguan
Metrada
Nicaragua
Jose Madrig
Senor Bolanos
Julian Telas
Bridegroom 10 E Seized as a Swindler
Denver dispatch reports George A. Plante accused in an attempted bank swindle using forged telegrams and checks. Plante claims innocence and vows his Utes, New York father will aid him amid wedding plans. Local authorities insist he is actually George Stoddard, a hotel thief convicted three years ago.
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Morning Journal
Denver
George A. Plante
Pirot National Bank
Utes
N. Y
Sharon Springs
Kan
Plante
Clarenee Cochran
George Stoddard
Poet Watson Cook's Claims Disappear in Mental Illness Theory
New York dispatch reports British poet William Watson vanished amid claims of delusions linked to a mental illness. His brother Robinson says recent outbursts against a prominent family arose from illness, not the poet, and notes Watson’s grand poem Lachrymae Musarum followed Lord Alfred Tennyson’s death.
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Morning Journal
New York
William Watson
Dr. Cook
Robinson Watson
Firer
Gladstone
Tennyson
Wes- Nineton
Las
Asquith
Copenhagen University Consistory Angry Over Premature North Pole Claim
The University of Copenhagen faces heated debate as a preliminary report on Dr. Cook's North Pole records fails to prove the claim. Rector and consistory members clash over timing and trust, with newspapers hinting at doubt about Cook's honesty ahead of New Year disclosures.
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Morning Journal
Copenhagen
Associated Press
University of Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
North Pole
North Polar
Reetoy Torp
Kreetor Thorp
Cook
Tie
Indiana Governor Marshall Enters Presidential Race Report
Indiana Governor Marshall is formally entered as a Democratic candidate for the presidency. A Senate privileges and elections hearing discussed changing inauguration day from March 4 to the last Thursday in April with Governor Marshall and supporters advocating the shift. Senators Burrows Depew Gamble Wragier Johnston and Mieteher attended and appeared favorable to the proposal.
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Morning Journal Special
Washington
Dee
Ist
Marshall
Indiana
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
McParkand
District of Columbia Commission
Arch
McFarland
Depew
Mieteher
Burrows
Gamble
Wragier
Johnston
Yeggm en Bind Gag And Rob Station Agent
Mort Warne Indiana December 1s bound and gagged by two robbers who forced him to feed after securing money. Hoyd Coates agent of the Grand Rapids Indiana railroad at Punerton ten miles north of tere haat Dight crawled to a telegraph key and asked Port Wayne dispatcher for aid. Robbers rifled pockets tied him up but Coates saved property by throwing the railroad wash and his watch into a waste basket.
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Mort Warne
Ind
Hoyd Coates
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad
Punterton
Tere
Port Wayne
Coates
Workman Plunges to Death in Elevator Shaft Fall
Pittsburg on December 18 18 year old John McNally a rigger slipped from a snow covered beam and plunged 41 feet into the basement of the new four story Oliver building. He died after 46 minutes of effort.
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Pittsburg
Oliver
John McNally
Peary Shattered as Cook Polar Evidence Thought Not Proven
New York dispatch reports Commander Peary offered no comment after the University of Copenhagen preliminarily found no proof that Dr Frederick A. Cook reached the North Pole. Efforts to locate Cook were fruitless. friends and associates weigh Europe as his possible location while awaiting consistory verdicts and potential further expeditions.
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New York
Robert J. Peary
University of Copenhagen
Dr. Cook
North Pole
Snile
Peary
B Imperial
Frederick A. Cook
HL Wertingtonm Wack
Cook
Europe
Mr. Wack
Greenland
Geneva
Brussels
Sttes
London
Copenhagen
President Taft Attends Funeral of Mrs Horace D Taft
President Taft visited Watertown to attend the funeral of Mrs Horace D Taft wife of his brother Horace D Taft. He arrived with Henry Taft and his niece Louise May of New York. He departed for Washington at 10:20 A M and is due back tomorrow evening.
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Watertown
Conn
Taft
Hiorace D.taft
Horsce DD
Haltimore
Hix
Henry
Louise May
New York
Washington
Train wreck injures thirty near Monticello Minnesota
A Great Northern train collision near Monticello Minnesota injured about thirty people tonight. The accident disrupted service and emergency crews worked to assess injuries and patients.
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Monticello
Minn
Dee
Here
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Estrada
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