Reyes Preparing for Decisive Rebel Attack
Monterey dispatch says General Reyes leads about 400 rebels assembling in Tamaulipas to strike soon. General Trevino doubts Reyes has a following as troops sweep Linares area. no trail has been reported since Reyes was last seen at Vaqueria ranch.
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Strong Expedition Sent Against Zapata Rebels
Mexico City reports Brigadier General Rafael Eguia Lis with infantry artillery departs for Morelos in a special train to join General Casco Lopez. At Puebla they are joined by cavalry and rurales as the plan to crush Zapata and his rebels advances, per a presidential and war ministerial decision.
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Supreme Court Sets New Record For Cases
Washington reports the Supreme Court adopted amendments to reduce record sizes and costs after arguing through the holidays. Printing a single case record has run to about $15000. The court, as of December, has 120 cases under consideration, possibly a historic high.
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Claims of China Settled by Maduro Claims of China Settled by Maduro
Washington dispatch reports Chinese minister Chang Yin Tong returned from Mexico having settled claims arising from the Torreon killings during the Madero revolution. He noted no transfer date for the new minister Alfred Ive and indicated he would travel from Shanghai to Beijing soon.
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Chang Ying Tong
Mexico
Torreon
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Alfred Ive
Minester
United States
Shanghai
Pekin
Notorious outlaw captured in Phoenix arrest
From Big Thinker Ment news arrives that Dalton J. Sparks, jailed in Phoenix, is believed to be Mell Jowell, the fugitive with a price on his head for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Brannin in Louisville Mont on November 16. Jowell allegedly shot Brannin during an attempted arrest tied to horse and cattle rustling.
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Mont
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Katy Car Men on Verge of Striking
Kangasito Ma December 22 A generic strike of the car men employed by the Missouri Kansas Texas Railroad Co likely will be called soon, says J A Franklin international president of the Boilermakers union. The failure of union and railroad representatives to settle differences at a conference held last Monday prompted the action. The road refused the demand that the Carmen's union be reengaged.
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Lieutenant McMillan Dies at Naval Hospital
Lieutenant Frank O. McMillanU S N dies at Kannapolis naval hospital after months of illness. Born in Cleveland in 1882 he graduated from the Naval Academy in 1904. His last active duty was aboard the battleship South Carolina, where he was serving when he was sent to hospital.
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Fugitive Confesses to Killing Officer in Phoenix
Dalton J. Sparks, arrested at the Phoenix post office, says he is Mel BR. Jewell, wanted in Big Timber, Mont., for Deputy Sheriff Joseph Brannin’s death. Jewell claims self defense after Brannin fired five times. he fled to seek justice, endured extreme travel, slept in snow, and stole eighteen horses.
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Big Timber
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Montana
Trial of Packers Formally Begun Tuesday
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire Chicago Dec 22 Counsel for ten Chicago meat packers charged with price fixing under the Sherman law concluded their opening statements. Judge Carpenter adjourned court until Tuesday morning when the first government witness will testify. The case centers on old packers pools prior to 1902 and the role of the National Packing company.
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United States District
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Edward Tilden
United States
James R Garfield
New York Central Mulls Merger of Lake Shore Line
Morning Journal Special Leased Wired New York Dec. 22. The New York Central and Judson River Railroad Co asked bondholders on 110 million in 2 1/2 percent collateral trust bonds for consent to merge the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern with the parent company. The plan envisions absorbing the Lake Shore first, with Michigan Central a possible later merger. Bondholders would relinquish Lake Shore stock pledges in exchange for second mortgage bonds on the consolidated system. Officials denied broader unification plans.
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Chinese Regent May Be Offered By Premier
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports Yuan Shi Kal remains firm against adopting a republican government for China as a price of peace. Tang and Yuan show discord over the monarchy, while Yuan may resign to permit a Chinese regency if peace requires.
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Hessean Commander Volunteers Proportion
Harbin Manchuria December 22 General Morvath the Russian commander here has expressed willingness with railway guards to protect foreign property in North Manchuria. Conditions are normal and no foreigners except Russians have asked for protection.
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Shanghai peace talks seen as pretext for military moves
Toklo reports say preparations finished for a Japan bound expedition to China if needed. Observers think the Shanghai peace conference is a pretext used by both revolutionists and the imperialists to bolster military positions.
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Penrose predicts Taft renomination in Philadelphia interview
Senator Penrose, in a Philadelphia interview, predicted Taft would be re-nominated with little opposition. He noted no strong sentiment in the state for Jalollette or other progressive Republicans, while in Washington he heard anti-Taft talk but expects it to fade by the national convention.
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Wabash Receivers File $360000 Bonds in Court
Wabash railroad receivers Edward B. Pryor Frederick A. Delano and W. K. Bixby filed bonds of 360000 each in the U S circuit court after District Judge Dyer approved them A and J Louis company serves as surety on every bond This move formally activates the receivership actions in the case Rex Oy Ope Enpy.
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Persia yields to Russia ultimatum over Shuster
London reports Persia capitulated to Russia's demand to dismiss American treasurer-general W Morgan Shuster and to pay indemnity for Russia's military expedition. Tehran delayed public notice amid fears of backlash as troops remain near Tabriz and clashes are reported with casualties among Russian soldiers.
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Enter Pleas of Guilty In Stock Swindle Case
Four Burr Brothers promoters were sentenced to one year on Blackwell's Island after pleading guilty to a stock swindle by mail stretching over two years. The case alleged nearly 50 million in fraud with 15 million profit to the promoters, involving multiple oil and mining ventures and railroads.
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Charles H. Tobey
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Shuster Declares It Is Stila On The jou
Teheran December 22 W M Shuster Persia treasurer general says he has received no communication from the national council or cabinet about his position and will not take part in Russian ultimatum discussions. Reports say Russian troops killed police at Hesht bombarded Tabriz citadel and seized offices while the Russian consul at Hesht may govern. The commission debated its reply to Tussle but could not agree on wording.
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Indeterminate Term Given to Gary Alderman in Bribery Case
Crown Point Ind Dec 22 Alder man Walter B E Gibson of Gary was sentenced to an indeterminate term of two to fifteen years in the penitentiary after conviction on bribery involving passage of a franchise ordinance by the Gary common council. Thomas B K Dean of Louisville supplied the state's evidence with a dictaphone while Special Attorney Samuel Parker of South Bend prosecuted the case.
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Roommate of Dead Girl Held as Witness in Murder Trial
Reston, Dec 22. Miss Lucile Zeigler, roommate of Avis Linnell, at the YMCA, was held in 500 bonds today as a witness in the trial of Rev Marence Vitt Richeson, charged with the murder of Miss Linnell. Richeson's counsel said he appeared weak after visiting amid reports of self harm. Dr. Howard A. Lathrop said the prisoner was recovering and ready for a late January attendance.
Sheldon says Harriman gift not a Roosevelts bid for 1912
Morning Journal Special Leased Wire reports George K K Sheldon treasurer of the Republican National Committee clarifies his letter to Colonel Roosevelt about the Harriman campaign contribution in 1904. He stresses Roosevelt did not say he was a candidate for president and attributes the letter to friendship rather than seeking to influence a nomination.
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Montana Pioneer Murderer Dan Anderson Found Dead
The body of Dan Anderson, an old-time freighter and rancher, was found in the bottom of his wagon with a bullet wound to the chest near his cabin thirty miles south of here. He was believed shot from ambush after recent range disputes with sheep owners. he had previously killed a herder and served time in prison.
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Fire scare at Big St Paul land show sparks from flash outfit
A grain exhibit at the Big St Paul land show nearly ignited after a photographer’s flashlight outfit exploded. Firemen contained the blaze, causing minimal damage. Montana day featured practical farmers, with David Huger of Lewiston delivering the opening address. In Washington, Navy reorganization continues as Commander W J Blackeley is reassigned to the cruiser Washington, relieving H A Wiley who sails to the Asiatic station with Admiral Nicholson.
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Illegal Operation Causes Death of Girl
Boston dispatch reports the partially dismembered body of Miss Mary Bolduc, 22, of Manchester, N H, found in Jamaica Plain. Five suspects, including Mrs Jennie Shattuck and Miss Hattie Hazlet, are in custody. murder charges filed, with arraignment due tomorrow.
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Alaskan delegate attacks Taft over Alaska governance
James Wickersham, Alaska delegate to Congress, charges Taft and Ballinger favored Guggenheim interests to loot Alaska. He says Taft resisted territorial governance fearing resource support to rivals and notes his proposed nine member commission was to be Guggenheim aligned. Wickersham departs for St Louis to join his navy officer son.
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Chicago novelist dies unexpectedly
Chicago, Dec. 22. Mrs. Margaret Forton Potter Black, the novelist, died suddenly in her apartments here today from heart disease. Born in Chicago in 1881, she was the daughter of Orrin W. Potter, one of the city’s first millionaires. She rose to prominence at age 16 when a book she published caused a family controversy over its copies and plates.
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Canvassing Board May Complete Work Today
The canvassing board handling New Mexico's November election returns may finish by tomorrow evening. Disputes over Clayton precinct and altered Carthage tally sheets trigger court review, while results from Melrose and Reserve precincts await decisions. Inauguration committee hopes New Year's Day ceremonies proceed if the board reports on time.
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Portugal to Prosecute Prelate Mendes Bello in Conspiracy Case
Lisbon reports government decision to prosecute Mgr Anthony Mendes Bello patriarch of Lisbon on a charge of conspiring against the republic. Conviction could bring up to six years in prison and ten years deportation to Africa. Bello had been widely rumored as a candidate for the cardinalate. belief in Rome tied his name to a recent consistory.
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