Rockefeller Final Gift Ends His Chicago University Pact
John D Rockefeller completes a ten million dollar pledged gift to the University of Chicago, bringing total support to about 25 million. He resigns from the board, saying the institution should be controlled by the people, with his gifts contingent on broad public support.
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Fred T. Gates
University Board of Trustees
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May Be Giacut Judge Likely Choice for Taft
Denver report notes Bravest Kmiehel former Denver attorney now chief pointer under US Attorney General Wickersham would likely be presented to President Taft as Willis Van Deventer successor on the United States circuit court of appeals. Knoebel supports the appointment citing land matters expertise and government experience to align with Van Deventer’s record.
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Denver
Colo
Kmiehel
United
van Devanter
Knoebel
Knetetig
Patt
United States
Duggenheim
Komenel
Bin
Christmas pardon for careless chauffeur in involuntary manslaughter case
Denver dispatch reports Morris Mayer a wealthy Duminess man was pardoned by Governor for involuntary manslaughter and will be released December 24. The driver of the Maver will have served five months and twenty days of his sentence after the fatal crash involving a trolley car.
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Denver
Morris Mayer
Govermer Rhatreth
Murderous Policeman Granted Second Trial
Former San Francisco police captain Michael Joseph Cumbey won a reverse ruling from the district court of appeals ordering a new trial for murder. He was convicted of manslaughter in the July 1904 shooting of Varnard Lagan, who died in November that year after being shot when Lagan allegedly attempted to rouse the officer from sleep.
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Lower Courte
District Court of Appeals
Michael Joseph Cumbey
Varnard Lagan
Cowboy
Tagen
Lagen
Marietta railroad auditor arrested for alleged embezzlement
Edward A. Fiper, auditor of the Marietta Columbus and Cincinnati railroad, was arrested late today on charges of embezzling funds from the road. Authorities claim a shortage of about 5090 dollars has been found by investigators.
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Marietti
Edward. A. Fiper
Marietta Columbus
Wood calls war scare silly talk on national defense
General Leonard A. Wood, chief of staff, urges reorganizing undeveloped military resources and training militia with regular officers. He says no war is seen, no troops asked from Congress, but a continued effort to prepare the army and assist militia with 500 to 700 additional officers.
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Morning Journal
Washington
Leonard A. Wood
United States Army
Burnside Post
Wood
Wall Street
Congress
Copheress
Coroner's jury exonerates firm in Delagua mine disaster
The coroner's jury investigating the Delagua mine explosion that killed seventy nine exonerates the Victor American coal company, finding no negligence. The body urges stronger mining laws to protect workers.
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Morning Journal Special
Trinidad
Cole
Dew
Corenter
Vietor Americanuel Company
Miners Rescued and Dead in Leyden Mine Collapse
Denver reports ten miners trapped in the Leyden coal mine with eight bodies recovered tonight. Rescuers found three more of the entombed workers at a southern section about 2,000 feet from the shaft, while two men Louie Merrick and a partner remain missing, suggesting possible escape to north workings and potential survival.
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Leyden
Denver
Colo
Louie Merrick
Merricks
Macon of Arkansas Demands Economy in Salary Bill
Washington December 20 Representative Macon of Arkansas urged economy as the legislative bill on salaries was discussed. He objected to raises on two prior days and persisted in his stance, saying he was looking out for the plow boy and the clerk behind the country store counters.
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Washington
Macon
Arkansas
Woman Testifies Amid Clever Attacks in Baldwin Will Case
Mrs. Ashly Turnbull, key witness in the Lucky Baldwin will dispute, endures cross examination with poise and wit. She denies forged letters, accuses James Wood of forgery, and recalls past settlements with Albert Pope. Court adjourns to continue questioning.
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James PF. Wood
James R. Wood
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Pacific
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James H. Woorla
J. Baldwin
Mr. McNab
Burned Bodies Point to Double Murder at Hester
Durham, Dec 20 The charred bodies of J L Sanders his 22 year old daughter Mary and 4 year old granddaughter Irene Overton were found in the family home at Hester. Nathan Montague a young Negro is accused of assault murder and arson. He is jailed in Raleigh as mobs gather and Sheriff Wheelen moves him to prevent lynching.
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Iby Morning Journal
Durham
N. C
J. L. Sanders
Mary
Irene Overton
Hester
Nathan Montague
Raleigh
Wathering
Wheelen
Harwood
Montague
Ral
Sanders
Homesteaders May Sell Portion of Holdings
Homestead entrymen who have five years of residence and cultivation may, with new instructions from the general land office and reclamation service approved by Secretary Hallinger, transfer one or more units of a multi unit farm. One party at interest may need to deposit funds to cover surveys for division. Assignees must comply with all terms of the reclamation act.
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Wrehington
General Land Office and Reclamation Service
Hallloger
Investigation Fails to Reveal Cause of Grand Central Blast
New York December 20 The inquiry into yesterday’s Grand Central power substation explosion yielded no new light on direct causes. District Attorney Whitman said no arrests are yet justified and he will hire top experts to determine if improper or illegal storage of explosives was involved. The identified victim is Frank A. Nagle, a plumber's helper. the death toll remains ten with over 106 injured and $2 million in property damage.
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Morning Journal Special
New York
Grand Central Station
Whitman
Prank 4d
Nagle
Paplosion Shocks Repealo Station Trains in New York
An explosion near a gas pipe valve at Repealo Station caused shattered windows and panic on nearby trains and streets shortly before midnight. A forty foot flame towered, igniting the Wolverine express cast bound, while investigators seek the cause.
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New York
New York Central
Nas
Passengers Aboard Train Face Flying Glass Injuries
From Chicago to New York a trackside incident caused intense passenger excitement. Several riders suffered minor cuts from flying glass but no serious injuries occurred. Rh S Miller of Cleveland escaped with his coat slit along the back but was unharmed.
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Chicago
New York
Rh. S. Miller
Cleveland
New Berlin Fire Destroys Livery Stable. Large Loss
A devastating blaze swept the New Berlin business district early this morning starting in a livery stable. About twenty horses perished in the flames and total losses are estimated at 75,000. The fire broke out fifteen miles southwest of Springfield and affected the entire business area.
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Springfield
New Berlin
Woman Swoons After Guilty Verdict in Murder Case
In Portland, Carrie Kersh is found guilty of manslaughter in the death of W. A. Johnson after a 72 hour jury deliberation. She and Jesse Webb were on trial for killing Johnson and hide his body in a trunk bound for North Puyallup, Washington. Webb was convicted of first degree murder. Kersh’s first jury had disagreed.
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Portland
Ore
Carrie Kersh
W. A. Johnson
Picture machine licenses revoked in Spokane
Spokane officials end licenses for penny in the slot picture machines after a hearing in Mayor Pratt's office. The censorship committee presented evidence that the machines exhibited pictures of an improper nature, and no licenses will be granted in the city.
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Spokane
Wash
Pratt
Theatrical Censorship Committee
Knopp Confirmed as Extra Circuit Judge
Martin A. Knopp was confirmed by the senate as an additional circuit judge for the Second Judicial district. He will resign as Interstate Commerce Commission chairman and preside on the Court of Commerce when organized. The four other nominees are under sub committee review and likely to be reported.
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City Morning Journal
Washington, Bee
Martin A. Knopp
Senate
United States Court
Second Judicial District
Interstate Commerce Commission
Court of Commerce
Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce
McChord
Kentucky
B. HH
Meyer
Wisconsin
Customs Hold Stolen Van Dyck Painting In Custody
Boston authorities refused delivery of an oil painting believed to be a famous Van Dyck seized from a Berlin gallery years ago. The work, bought abroad for forty dollars, is held at the request of German authorities until ownership is confirmed.
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Boston
Giermany
van Dyck
Berlin
Volunteer life savers perish in boiling surf at Kowhaway
Two Kowhaway Beach Long Island volunteer life savers Bruce Kond and David Jamison are missing and feared dead after a new heat upset in the surf. William Capsiday was rescued exhausted while Pred Vollmer and William Phillips reached shore.
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New York
Kowhaway Beach
Long Island
Bruce Kond
David Jamison
William Capsiday
Pred Vollmer
William Phillips
Rapid progress on Isthmian Canal work
The Panama canal project shows advancing progress as the istmus requisitions material for emergency dam construction. The dams will be built at the head of each lock set to prevent Gatun lake water from entering the canal during accidents. Bids for structural steel will soon be advertised with the first dam to be installed June 1, 1911 and the last by January 1, 1912.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Ina Commission
Gatun Lake
Canal Commission
Train Shelled by Rebels Amid Mountain Trap in Chihuahua
Forty two wounded Federal soldiers arrived after a troop train was halted and shot up in Malpaso near Pedernales, as Col Guzman and 42 men held a five hour defense. Pancho Villa’s rebels rained fire from the heights, with 21 killed and 10 missing reported.
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Mexico
Malpaso
Pedernales
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Guzman
Navarro
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Hustillos
Navarre
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el Corresponsal
Mexican forces mass for final drive against insurrectos in Chihuahua
The Tenth battalion of infantry and light artillery plus a wagon train left Mexico City in two trains bound for the Zone of insurrecto activity in Chihuahua. Guadalajara reports a second train carrying two infantry regiments. General Sanches Rivera and Colonel Rafael Lis command the forces marching to Perdenales to join Colonel Guzman in a pincer. Officials anticipate a crushing blow to insurgents and claim Navarro and Guzman forces trap the rebels in Mal Paso. Madero reportedly crossed into Mexican territory to head rebels at ijinaga with Gongales.
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Guadalajara
Sanches Rivera
Rafael Lis
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Perdenales
Valley of
Mal Paso
Iad Pass
Navarro
Cireles
Francisco J. Madero
EE Heraldo Mexicano
Ptrsons
Big City
Madero
Ijinaga
Abraham Gongales
Mexican clash near Malpase described as minor force action
Mexico City dispatches report from Chihuahua that fighting near Malpase was official described as not an attack on the troop train but a small force under Colonel Coftonel.
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Chihuahua
Coftonel
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