Wellman to North Pole in airship built by Dumont
Walter Wellman, Washington correspondent for the Chicago Record-Herald, accepted a commission to build a large airship led by Santos-Dumont of Paris to reach the North Pole. The craft, designed by Dumont and built by Goddard, would leave from Spitzbergen toward the pole with wireless links and a sledding party, aiming for a summer or early fall voyage.
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Walter Wellman
North Pole
Dumont
Chicago
Horth Pole
Walter Welmman
Washington
Chicago Record-Herald
Frank 3. Noyes
Wellman
Gantes-Dumont
Paris
Alrebiy
North Pale
Louin Goddard
M. Santos-Dumient
Vompielian
Boltzbergan
Fire threat ends in rescue at Donnelly home
A kitchen fire at 7/2 Went Quarts street last night endangered Mrs. J Donnelly. Firemen arrived quickly, saving her from a bed of pain as flames spread through the Donnelly residence. The blaze began from an overheated stove in the kitchen, causing $300 total loss including furniture. Mrs Donnelly regained consciousness and no serious injuries were feared. London reports New Zealand football team beat Swansea 4 to 3 on tour finish.
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Fiza
J. Donnelly
Nnt
Quarts Street
Arc Department
Dan Nelly
Sanger
Donvelly
McCanlive Beachers
Donnelly
Walla
Donnelly Hafl
Cere New 2Eagand
Man Held on Bail Pending Supreme Court Appeal
Shaban Ferriss sought bail after his appeal to the supreme court was filed. A $10,000 bond with 24 sureties, provided by Edward Hickey and Frank Boucher, was approved by the court. The prior judgment sentenced him to three years in the penitentiary.
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Shaban Fariass
Dontan
Ferriss
Supreme Court
Edward Hickey
Frank Boucher
Indictments total 81 in Montana grand jury action
Special Dispatch from Helena reports the U S grand jury returned 81 indictments after a two week investigation. Some cases not charged, several charged with selling whiskey to Indians, and two Butte letter carriers faced embezzlement and letter-secreting counts. Names of some defendants not released.
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Grandai
Helena
United States Grand Jury
Joseph Wooltiun
Charles Schatstein
John Cabbell
Louis
Lucy
Michel
Vilathead
Peter Moll
J. Ham
Butte Letter Cartier
Dr. Campbell
Daniel McMillan
Butte
Welly Glstons
Forgery Case Ties Woman to Bank Check Scam
Mrs Minnie Brown of Tome Biyer is accused in Burlington county court of forgery involving a check for 68 dollars drawn on Milworth Holemen’s Favin bank. She allegedly forged the name and sought to pass the check on Alonte gom Montgomery & IJsnillager while claiming property sale. The case was continued for further evidence as her emotional testimony drew tears.
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Wally
Minnie Brown
Morton Brown
Tome Biyer
Borlington
Meade
Fudge Gaskill
Tues- Bey
Craler
Annie Hird
New Lisbon
Milworth Holemen
Hollyton Eheck
Favin
Ea’ National Bank
Persherian
Alontegomery & Ijsnillager
Toleman
Evephiona
Haleman
Carleton Answers Charges in Supreme Court Filing
Melena December 208 Special Dispatch to the Etandant reports A Carleton facing unprofessional conduct charges filed in court. The Supreme Court had dismissed four of six counts and ordered Carleton to answer two. He denies all alleged misconduct in the Smith divorce and Weardt cases, and details his responses under oath.
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Etandant
Melena
A. Carleton
Supreme Court
Suprema Court
My. Carleton
Ansiwer U
Smith Sivorce
Tha Vweardt
Ais
Hinea Onder
Gocn
Baltimore and Ohio resigns honor of first locomotive
Whikesharre Pa December reports the Baltimore and Ohio railroad concedes the Delaware and Hudson to own the title of operating the first locomotive in the United States. John B. Pangborn cites authorities proving the Stourbridge Lion as the continent’s initial wheeled locomotive, challenging prior claims.
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Whikesharre
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Inis Country
Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company
Stourbridge Lion
John B. Pangborn
Baltimore & Chile
Otter
B. A. Penniman
Honesdale
Stourbridge Tan
Strike to Begin Monday Amid Armed Labor Tensions
In St Petersburg tonight the workmen's council voted to declare a strike on Monday as part of efforts to organize armed labor. In Russia at Schularka the inquisitions have seized a large quantity of arms and explosives with seventy eight arrests reported.
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St. Petersburg
Schularka
Russia
Proclamation Declares Death for Bombing Offenders
In Krementachug Russia the i Tas governor general announces a proclamation sentencing by court carts death for those guilty of throwing borins tram lonces. In Kingstown Ireland of St. Vincent, Friday December 22, reports say the f A fan is of Gren da and Trinidad experienced a similar event at the same hour as here on December 8.
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Krementachug
Russia
i—Tas
Kingstown
Ieland
St. Vincent
Fafanis
Grenda
Crinidad
Euthaimke
Midshipman Decatur Pleads Not Guilty In Naval Court
Testimony in Annapolis reveals midshipmen McCrary and Church accusing Stephen Decatur Jr of commanding them into headstands and other exercises as punishment. Decatur pleads not guilty to all charges. trial resumes Tuesday with alibi evidence and further testimony planned.
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Annapolis
Issac N. McCrary
Calvert, Tex
Gaylord Church
Meadville
Stephen Decatur, Jr
Portamouth
Ocogalona
Decatur
Detatur
McCrary
Midshipman Church
Yhore
Therll
Midshipman
McCracy
Church
Midaiiowan Worthwright Foster
New Albany
Inid
Ty Vilacade
Miashipman
Joliet
Alin
President Roosevelt Kills Skowbirds in Virginia Hunt
Richmond Virginia December 3 The president enjoyed a morning hunt at Moe Knob Virginia retreat with an old negro guide. He bagged one wild turkey a half dozen quail two rabbits and some snowbirds before returning to the camp. The Roosevelts will leave for Washington tomorrow evening and have been bene fited by their stay in the mountain country.
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Richmond
Moe Knob
Virginia
Kermit
Arcile
Roosevelt
Thoms
Faker
Pla
Washington
Bomb By Fiend Strikes Home and Shocks Nation
A grievous blast injures a man near the gate of a residence, tearing away limbs and scattering clothing. The injured survivor, conscious briefly, mutters pleas for help as bystanders seek aid amid a scene of shattered windows and a crater where the infernal machine lay. The era’s mining turmoil in Idaho's Coeur d'Alene region deepens with labor strife, martial law, and federal involvement echoing through Governors, unions, and troops.
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Mrg
Stewnenberg
Steynenberg
McKinley
C. Merriam
di Tglet
Animal report shows higher cattle theft arrests and shipments
Helena reports from Governor Toole show a year with more legible livestock inspector actions, 13 arrests and 37 convictions. Cattle shipments totaled 247996 head, horses 2660, cattle values steady, and few cattle imported for range. The new bounty law aids fraud prevention in Custer County.
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Helena
Dee
Governer Toole
Word of Livestock Commissioners
Bern
Maan
Montana
Custer County
Convicted Murderer Pardoned After 25 Years Away
Indianapolis reports William Li Myers, jailed since 1878 for murder, was pardoned by Governor Henley after friends testified he led an honorable life during 25 years in exile. Only witness was wife, who testified to a fatal dispute and confession.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Li Myerg
Montgomery County
Branson Sloan
Darington
Wiliam Smith
Myers
Henley
Ite
Hartwig Dead in Buchanan Retreat Court Exmayor Dies
Hartwig, longtime Buchanan resident and former mayor, dies at home after illness. The obituary notes his wealth and service to the city, marking the end of a life spanning six eight years. Funeral plans to be announced by the Hartwig family.
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St. Joseph
TH. R. Hartwig
Jude
Buchanan Retreatt
Agen
Yenra
Advicer resolves that threatened route between Colombia and Venezuela averted
Washington Dec 30 Advicer at the state department to the effect that the threatened route between Colombia and Venezuela has probably been averted.
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Washington
State Department
Colombia
Venezuela
Missoula Frat Plans Big Meeting For New Members
Missoula reports that the Thred Men Flathead tribe No. 7 will host another large meeting to initiate new members into the order. The fraternity notes rapid growth this year with about 40 new members joining in recent weeks. The group aims to broaden its influence among younger city men.
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Missoula
Flathead Trive
Pathend Telbe
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