Storms Leave Death and Damage Across Regions
Eastern Pennsylvania reports death and heavy property loss after last nights storms. Frost victims include Dennis McFadden found frozen near Pottsville. Michael Clark at Schuylkill asylum inmate. High winds and deep snow disrupt coal mining and transport. Southern California tides cause extensive damage along the coast from Venice to Santa Barbara, with hundreds of thousands in losses. Oregon coast? Actually Rochester and Syracuse crippled by blizzards as streetcars halted and services disrupted.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Michael Clark
Schuylkill Asylum
Aid
Dennis ‘McFadden
Pottsville
Heading
Hazelton
Jorkin
Los Angeles
California
Venice
Santa’ Monica
Ocean Park
Santa Barbara
Hotel Guests Escape From Cresting Tide Wave
News item describes twenty-foot breakers washing over a Strand hotel as guests in the basement breakfast area fled slippery floors and toppled tables. Rescue efforts were mounted at exits but several guests reportedly escaped only moments before another wave followed.
Ocean Vessel Sinks After Sea Assault
A vessel costing 70 dollars, sunk 17 feet in the sand, was built to resist the sea but weakened quickly under heavy breakers, indicating severe damage beyond initial expectations.
Girls of South Seas anxious for husbands
In San Francisco a report says sturdy young men aboard the steamer Anna M Campbell were asked to marry the lonely South Seas women at Papeete. A land envoy arrived seeking crews to join the islanders, with cattle and 20000 sheep roaming the shores. Captain Bourgeson sailed after the envoy, prompted by sailors eager for matrimony, while Raster Island marks the earlier refuge of the Eldorado crew who reportedly found husbands.
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San Francisco
Yromen
Tsain Bourgeson
Anna M. Campbell
Papeete
Bourgeson
Senator Hobbs Bribery Trial Claims Trap Plot
In Vicksburg Mississippi on December 26 lawyers for State Senator Hobbs argued he aimed to trap Castleman in a bribery scheme. Mayor Taylor testified Hobbs said he pursued Castleman and had finally trapped him. Lieutenant Governor Bilbo and Senator Bonds corroborated Hobbs’s attempt, while Castleman, the first defense witness, said he gave Hobbs money perhaps as a bribe but really as payment.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Hobbs
Stphen Castleman
Taylor
Jackson, Miss
Castleman
A. W. Bonds
Bilboa
Maranapol
Atlantic
London
Indianapolis
City of London
Christendom
Bazara
Mannion House
Japanese ads praise lavish promises and city shops
A colorful note reviews Japanese advertising zeal with grand claims about Tokio window displays and big stores. It mentions Almeria in Spain as a separate factual snippet, noting its size and population and identifying Almeria as the provincial capital and main seaport.
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Tokio Stationer
GoMis
Almeria
Mes
Spain
Mediterranean Sea
Treasury Empty as Philadelphia Garment Strike Ends
Philadelphia report states union treasury is exhausted after July 15 walkout. Members vote to decide on returning to work Monday as strikers note over 300000 dollars spent since turmoil began. Manufacturers refuse talks, leaving dealings to former employers. Postal figures show 2.6 million parcel posts and 2 million Christmas cards sent in city.
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Philadelphia
Federal
State Departments of Labor
Manufacturers’ Sociation
Employees Assessed to Fight Political Battle
Alvany New York December 26 Owen L J Kearney former canal system section superintendent testified at the Osborne investigation that he received about 2200 from canal workers as contributions to a political campaign in 1912. The assessments totaled roughly five percent of pay over five months. Foreman W C Elmendorff said another subordinate of Kearney, Harry Bogue, provided a list of workers and the amounts assessed. The funds were deducted from pay and were said to be for the Jefferson club, with all employees required to meet the assessments. Of the funds collected 914 went to Walter G Robinson canal division superintendent and the rest to two Jefferson club officers. The witness said the money paid to Robinson went to the Democratic state committee.
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Alvany
N.Y
Owen L. J. Kearney
State Canal System
Osborne
W.C. Elmendorff
Kearney
Harry Bogue
Unts
Jefferson Club
Walter G Robinson
Canal Division
Ndt
Robinson
Democratic State Committee
Attorney dies in Kentucky firecracker blast accident
Nicholasville Kentucky December 26 W M Watts a Jessamine county attorney was fatally hurt tonight by an explosion of a firecracker intended to amuse his children. The blast tore a large hole in the head of the attorney.
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Nicholasv
W. M. Watts
Jessamine County
Rival Lovers Fight Duel In Pasadena Tragedy
Pasadena, Dec 28. Tiburco Garcia and Donquina Domingues, both young Mexicans, duel over a woman named Caitl. They used knives and a revolver, both fatally wounded, as the girl fled with a third man. Garcia fell after a knife wound, then Domingues shot in the stomach. Both men died in hospital. the girl vanished with another young Mexican.
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Pasadena
Cal
Tiburco Garcia
Donquina Domingues
Mexiang
Caitl
Garcia
Dominguez
Dominguea
Police Orders on Emergency Cases in Butte Hospital
Mayor Duncan issued a new order guiding police on emergency hospital cases. Only truly serious injuries or illnesses qualify for free first aid at the emergency hospital. avoid detaining patients at home unless warranted. Nurses require rest, and nonemergency admissions are prohibited. The city physician’s decision is final. saloon owners may face arrest for disturbances. Rio Janeiro telegram notes Roosevelt collecting zoological specimens in Mato Grosso and praising Colonel Rondon.
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Duncan
Police Department
Butte
Jail Transfer Ties Third Conviction to Deer Lodge
Bill Gibson, transported from Madison County, was placed in Sliver Row county jail en route to the state penitentiary at Deer Lodge. Authorities note this marks his third conviction for crimes in Virgin’s City area, with the latest burglary dated November 25. He was brought to Butte in custody of Sheriff Adams.
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Bill Gibson
Madison County
Death of Italian From Fractured Vertebra
An Italian man named Kupeyer died after twenty hours of pain from a fractured neck while tending a locomotive tender. He was 39 years old and lived at 300 South Gaston Street. No relatives or funeral announcements have been made.
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Louis Kapeye
Betesring
Southh
Gaston Street
Butte Briefs Highlight Community Events And Tragedy
Bryan arrives in Butte from Lewistown on business. Centerville youths celebrate St Stephen's Day with a festive walk and gifts. Linnea lodge plans a Christmas fest with dancing and a choir at Knights of Pythias hall. Uncle Dick Sutton hosts newsboys at Broadway tonight. Sunday banquet for the Newsboys' club planned next Tuesday at the Palace. dues paid boys may attend. George JH Thompson of Cincinnati is found dead in Dayton at his daughter’s home. she is wife of E G Burkam, publisher of the Dayton Journal and Dayton Herald.
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Bryan
Butte
Lewistown
Dick Sutton
Newsboys
Broadway
Newsboys’ Club
Palsace
Dayton
Umc
George JH. Thompson
Cincinnati
Eac
Curry Elected President in Close Workingmen's Union Vote
The workingmen's union held a spirited election last night with nearly 200 votes cast. George Curry, former miners’ union president, won the presidency to 91 over James H. Kelly. Kaward Barnes became vice president, J C Conn financial secretary, E R Lilliamore guide, and Sam Newhouse guardian with no opposition. Several other posts produced mixed results, with a three cornered race for business agent yielding no majority.
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Workingmen's Union
George Curry
Miners' Union
James H. Kelly
Kaward Barnes
J.C. Conn
E. R. Lilliamore
Guide
Sam Newhouse
Guardian
Sam P. Johnson
Tc, Enkeldsen
Thomas B. Graves
Joe Greiger
Henry
Davis
Henry Weber
Sam A. Schubert
John Burns
J. I. McGrew
Floyd Fudge
Japanese Embassy Seeks US Protection for Japanese in Mexico
Washington reports the Japanese ambassador urged Acting Secretary Moore to safeguard Japanese in El Paso and border points as rebels threaten foreigners. Officials note supplies of arms from Japan are ordered under April contracts. Moore pledges to instruct American consuls to extend equal care to Japanese as to American citizens.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Moore
United States
el Paso
Japan
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