Roosevelt publicizes Storer letters on Vienna embassy clash
President Roosevelt releases a long letter to Secretary Root detailing the dispute with Bellamy Storer over private correspondence and Storer’s removal as ambassador at Vienna. The White House cites Storer’s refusal to answer letters and publication of private letters as justification, with the president stressing his duty and gentleness in handling the severance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Roat
Storer
Vienna
Cabinet
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Der
White House
Mr. Root
Bellamy Storer
Th S
State Department
United States
Robert Bacon
Castro near death sparks calls for interim leadership
Reports from Caracas to Fort de France state President Castro is gravely ill and could be near death after relocation to Mocuto near Laiuaye. Posters in Caracas demand the constitutional line of succession and an interim president. General Parades, an exile, claims 15 000 rifles and imminent insurrection. In Utah, William Foster returns from Davis County after being indicted for conspiring to obtain coal lands. Fos ter plans to appear with bond while Robert Forrester remains at large.
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Martinique
Venezuel
Castro
Mocuto
Laiuaye
Dedi
Muacuto
Carrycos
Salt Lake City
Der
William JD. Foster
Robert Forrester
Davis County
Porrester
Utah Fuel Company
President Roosevelts denial on Storer pamphlet
President Roosevelt tonight asked the Associated Press to report that no hint of the Bellamy Storer pamphlet containing the president and Storer correspondence was released at the White House. He said the open letter was sent to cabinet members and to at least a dozen senators and representatives, and that Mr Storer wished the content printed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Bellamy Storer
Question of Creamery Again Before People
Twin Bridges revival of a planned creamery project with M. J. Haley and T. J. Davidson seeking to raise funds. A nearby barn fire caused about 1000 dollars in losses, with two horses spared. Farmers institute program outlines lectures on livestock diseases potato culture marketing and irrigation possibilities in Montana.
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Twin Bridges
M. J. Haley
Chicago
T. J. Davidson
Helena
Davidson
Haley
J. W. Webb
Farmers’ Institute
S. McClure
Patrick Carney
Fred Whiteside
Montana
Sail sampans overturn in squall drown 60 on Japanese ship
In Tokio on December 9 a squall struck sampans from the Japanese cruiser Chitose returning from a trip. Several boats overturned and 60 men were drowned. Authorities began rescue and inquiry into the incident.
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Tokio
Chitose
Japanese Fleet to Visit Uncle Sam in Pacific Cruise
News from Victoria BC reports Admiral Shinamamura may command a Japanese squadron headed for Honolulu San Francisco and Puget Sound next month. The ships Matsushima Itsukushima and Hushidare will be led by Captains Nawa Namaguichi and Yamagata with Rear Admiral Tomoika possibly aboard.
American Shot To Death On Beresford Ranch Near Casa Grande
The incident occurred on the Ojatis ranch of Lord James Beresford near Casa Grande. Edward Pons, an American formerly of El Paso, heard screams in the housekeeper’s room and went to assist but was shot and killed by a Mexican intruder who fled the scene.
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el Paso
Tex
James B Beresford
Casa Grande
FE Paso
Lord Beresford
Charles Beresford
Canada
Edward Pons
Beresford
Demented Coal Miner Fires On Trolley Car in Ohio
Jackson Ohio December 9 Elmer Mc Neal a demented coal miner armed with two revolvers began shooting into a crowded trolley car leaving the city for Wellston killing Harry White mortally wounding J D Varatta of Newark and severely wounding J E Kinnison superintendent of public schools McNeal was fatally shot by citizens.
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Jackson
Ohio
Elmer McNeal
Wellston
Harry White
J. D. Varatta
Newark
J. E. Kinnison
McNeal
Truthful James and His Report
A garbled entry describes Truthful James with mentions of Garfield and threes, noting odds or advantages at an unspecified event. The readable parts hint at a commentary or column style about reporting practices and perhaps sports play by an onlookers perspective.
Railroads found discriminating in favor of Standard Oil
The investigation reveals a widespread system of railway discriminations benefiting Standard Oil, harming competitors and monopolizing transport. Indictments totaled 183 counts. secret rates were canceled and oil shippers report improved equality in treatment. Commissioner Garfield urges federal inspection to curb interstate corporate abuses.
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Dureau
Ilegal
Garfield
Abandoned Vessel Threatens Shipping Off Cave Beale
Victoria B C December 9 The steamer Kamu Maru from Japan with a cargo valued over 4 000 000 including 2 000 000 in silk met the abandoned derelict Coloma 22 miles from the crew rescue site off Cave Beale The derelict nearly submerged blocks shipping and poses a serious navigation hazard
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Coloma
Cave Beale
Tragic Ice Drownings Hit Albany River
Albany witnesses three boys near 15 years old drown after breaking through the ice on the Hudson River opposite the city. William Lauster Matthew Moss and George Brayton among the victims. Rescue efforts unsuccessful as conditions proved fatal.
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Albany
N. Y
William Lauster
Matthew Moss
George Brayton
Dudson River
Captain Williams Dead in San Francisco Turfer
Captain Billy Williams a famed turfman and Confederate veteran dies at the St Charles hotel in San Francisco at an advanced age. He served as clerk in California legislature and major in Walker expedition before betting era, noted for horse ownership and sharp wagering. Born Richmond Virginia his death closes a life spanning Civil War service and national racing renown.
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New Orleans
Billy” Williams
St. Charles
Williams
California
Walker
Captain Williams
Richmond
Reporter Out of a Job
Joseph S. Kearns, a Chicago newsman recently, held up the J. W. Brinkman company bank in Great Bend Kansas yesterday. He telegraphed his South Bend lawyer uncle Joseph G. Orr for guidance and confessed his motive after his breakdown.
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Great Bend
Kan
J. W. Brinkman Company Bank
Joseph S. Kearns
Chicago
Kearns
Joseph G. Orr
South Bend
Ind
Mandel Bros
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Insurance chief orders refunds to Mutual Life and New York Life
Nashville Tennessee December 9 State Commissioner of Insurance R B Folk sent telegrams to the Mutual Life and New York Life Insurance companies giving them two days to refund certain policy holders funds He charges the Mutual Life used several thousand dollars for compensation and expenses for agents to electioneer for the administration ticket and cites the evidence New York Life officials are given 10 days to cover into its treasury money spent for printing and circulating 800 administration ballots
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Tenn
State Commissioner of Insurance
R. B. Folk
Mutual Life
New York Life Insurance Companies
Mutual
New York Life Insurance
Treasury
Bulgaria Tightens Passport Law to Curb Emigration
Sofia reports the government has introduced an amendment to the passport law in the Sobranje. The measure aims to restrict the growing emigration from Bulgaria to the United States amid rising outward movement.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
United States
Academe Loses Ferdinand Brunetière at 57
Paris mourns academician and writer Ferdinand Brunetière who died at age fifty seven after a long illness. He was renowned for his literary criticism and scholarly essays.
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Paris
Ferdinand Brunetiere
American Exports Seek South American Markets Expansion
Washington reports Maj. John M. Carson outlines how the United States must step up direct outreach to South America. He notes Britain dominates cotton piece goods sales there, urges American merchants to send trained agents, establish local agencies, and overcome steamship and banking barriers to accelerate growth.
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Dec
John M. Carson
Bureau of Manufactures
Department of Commerce and Labor
America
Great Britain
China
United States
United At:s
South America
Argentina
Enghind
Germany
South American
Forest Home rescues Sea Witch crew after gale wreck
The schooner Forest Home reached Port Townsend tonight with the crew of the bark Sea Witch, nearly wrecked in last Thursday's gale. The Sea Witch, bound Port Halleck to San Francisco, sent distress signals observed by the Forest Home. The Sea Witch crew numbered 16, including Mrs. Anderson, captain's wife.
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Seattle
Forest Home
Port Townsend
Sea Witch
Port Halleck
San Francisco
Anderson
Three Millions Given for Famous Gold Mine
News from El Paso reports the sale of two Sonora mines. Las Chistias, a renowned producer, sold to a New York Paris syndicate for 6 000 000 pesos, about 3 000 000 dollars, in what is called the largest price for a Northern Mexican mine. The Badicanora mine in the same district sold to Dr. J. Pease of Chicago and associates, price undisclosed.
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Tex
Sonora
Las Chistias
New York
Paris
Mexco
Badicanora
Dr. If ©. Pease
Chicago
Samuel Fielder Dies at Ranch Home in Gallatin Valley
Samuel Fielder died this morning at his ranch home four miles north of Bozeman from appendicitis. A longtime Gallatin valley resident, he farmed since coming here and was well known and respected. Funeral held Sunday at his home with Rev. M. L. Rickman officiating. He married twice, left no children, and is survived by his second wife. Burial followed in Bozeman cemetery.
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Standara
Bozeman, Deco
Samuel Fielder
Felder
Gallatin Valley
Isn
Ele
M. L. Rickman
Helena
Fielder
Bozeman Cemetery
Missionary Mother Parker Celebrates Century Birthday
Honolulu reports Mother Parker, among the first missionaries on the island, marking her hundredth birthday today at a ceremony that honors her long service and historical role in the community.
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Honolulu
Island
Religious Crisis in France Deepens Over Papal Encyclical
Paris reports an alarming religious crisis as the pope’s encyclical condemns the 1905 law and urges recourse to common law. Catholic leaders circulate new guidance on worship while the government vows to enforce laws, risking further clashes.
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France
Capedinal Lecot
Bordeaux
Germain
Richard
Holy See
Seine
M. Briand
Issi
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