Zelaya decrees death to all Americans in Nicaragua crisis
Dec 9 dispatches report President Zelaya ordering generals to kill all fighters aiding the revolution. Four American warships block Corinto and may seize Nicaraguan ports to protect citizens and interests. A big battle was reported with few details. Also noted, James A. Cook, detained in Guadalajara jail, faces a freight train robbery charge. State Department declines intervention.
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Nicaraguan
BIG Battle
Panama
Zelaya
Corinto
Washington, D. C
State Department
Guadallara
Mexico
James A. Cook
Temperance Report Endorses Prohibition Policy in Alabama
Roanoke December report from the temperance committee of the North Alabama conference praises eleven months of statewide prohibition. It notes cleaner cities, less drunkenness, reduced poverty, happier homes, fewer crimes, more children in schools, and more church communicants. The committee reaffirms opposition to alcohol, urges education to youths, supports the Anti-Saloon League, and thanks the press. Continued on Fourth Page.
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Roanoke
Temperance Committee
North Alabama
Alabama
Anti-Saloon League
Fire at Banfrana home in Youngston kills two
An incendiary fire today at the home of G. A. Banfrana editor of a local Italian paper in Youngston, Ohio results in two deaths and four serious injuries. The incendiaries have not been apprehended.
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Youngston
Ohio
G. A. Banfrana
Firemen Festival to Benefit D A R One Day Show
The firemen announce a one day festival next week December 15 to 18 to benefit the Daughters of the American Revolution. Robinson bill posters and press agents promote a big midway on Thirteenth street and Gurnee avenue with Robinson Shows a circus and vaudeville acts arriving from Talladega. If weather allows, a free sacred concert on Noble street will precede the fair.
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Thirteenth Street
Gurnee Avenue
Talladega
Noble Street
Robinson Royal Italian Concert Band
Tola
Major J. H. Allen to Lecture on Confederate Cruiser Alabama
Major J. H. Allen speaks tonight at Mountain Home Lodge, Odd Fellows, recounting service aboard the CSS Alabama and its last battle with the Kearsarge off Cherbourg on July 20, 1864. He will share his experiences as assistant steward and compare his account with official histories.
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Mountain Home Lodge, Odd Fellows
J. H. Allen
Alabama
Kearsarge
Cherbourg
France
Major Allen
King Leopold Nearing End After Unconscious Spell
In Brussels on December 9 King Leopold was unconscious for two hours last night and relatives from across Europe have been summoned as officials fear his death is near.
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Brussels
Belgium
Leopold
Europe
British ship Johanna sinks with crew lost
New York dispatch reports the British vessel Johanna founder to sea with part of its crew drowned.
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New York
Strong figures on tuberculosis losses and spread
New York report cites tuberculosis costs of 1 275 000 909 dollars and 300 000 Americans with the disease unable to obtain care Cadma person is said to infect two others, highlighting the ongoing health crisis.
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New York
America
Wellborn revives 1 percent city improvement plan
The 1 percent voluntary tax proposal to boost Anniston’s city and aid industry is revived. M B Wellborn, president of the First National Bank and fund trustee, supports the scheme but notes resistance from large property owners. Many citizens pledge support, while others warn a failed effort could harm Anniston’s image.
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M. B. Wellborn
First National Bank
Anniaton
Anniston
Longest imprisoned man in CT seeks pardon after fifty years
Hartford dispatch reports convict No. 1 John P. Warren, at the Connecticut State prison in Wethersfield for wife murder since 1859, may win a pardon when the State board of pardons convenes. If released, he would mark Christmas outside prison for the first time in about half a century.
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Hartford
Conn
State Board of Pardons
John P. Warren
Connecticut
Wethersfield
Warren
Board of Pardons
United States
Willington
Tolland County
Stay of execution halts Alabama murder case
Tom Kirkpatrick awaiting fate as stay orders reach from Attorney Sterne and Supreme Court. Sheriff LeGrand suspends preparations after telegraphs from Sterne and Clerk Ligon. Sterne plans to file papers in Anniston. gallows remain ready for emergency. Friends had funded effort for delay, given Kirkpatrick no prior notice.
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Tom Kirkpatrick
LeGrand
Jim Vaughn
Niel P. Sterne
Ligon
Supreme Court
Mr. Sterne
Comer
Tom
Attorney's Plea Secures Second Degree Sentence
The defense plea for a second degree sentence saved the defendant’s life, resulting in a revised judgment that avoided harsher penalties. The outcome reflects legal strategy focused on mitigating consequences.
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Torney
Sen
Delegates Return From National Civil Service Reform Meeting
Leaders in civil service reform gather in New York for the twenty ninth annual meeting of the National Civil Service Reform Association led by Dr. Charles W. Eliot. The two day session includes discussions on pensions consular reform and merit system use in higher municipal offices.
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Charles W. Eliot
New York City
New York
National Civil Service Reform Association
Harvard University
Richard Henry Dana
United States Civil Service
William C. Washburn
F. Dana Turand
Frank L. Polk
F. Ek. Doty
Fire destroys hotel. one man dead in Kalamazoo blaze
A blaze in Kalamazoo last night burned a hotel across half a block. One man died in the fire and property damage is pegged at $1,000,000. Fire crews from Battle Creek and nearby cities aided the effort, with control achieved by 7 a.m.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Dee
Lifelong inmate marked by fifty years in prison
A fifty year inmate at Hart ford’s state prison is described as mentally sharp and physically fit at 71. He is granted freedom within the grounds and could receive a pardon next week with support from prominent locals. His two brothers and family would care for him.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Union
Warren
Wethersfield
Board of Pardon
Leavett Seeks Reopening of Divorce Case in Lincoln
Ruth Bryan Leavitt seeks to reopen her divorce case in Lincoln. The move could delay Ruth's planned West Indies trip with the Bryan family.
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Leavett
Lincoln, Neb
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Ruth
West Indies
Bryan
Record-breaking Attendance at Grand Lodge Session
The Grand Lodge of the Masonic Order met in Montgomery last Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock and adjourned about 5 p.m. Wednesday. Ten delegates from Model City attended, including H. G. Ernest and Judge W. W. White, marking the largest attendance ever known at the session. Delegates from Anniston returned home. This report continues on the Eighth Page.
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Grand Lodge
Montgomery
Grand Lodge of the Masonic Orm der
Anniston
H. G. Ernest
W. Tate
John Shelnutt
P. Smoot
M. Tf. Rudisill
J. T. Greene
Ih. Y. Titcombe
Taft to Appoint Northern Blacks to High Offices
President Taft intends to appoint Northern African Americans to federal offices over Southern incumbents. He has discussed the idea with Black leaders who praise Northern recognition and may replace Southern appointees as terms end. A candidate from the North, with Booker T. Washington backing, is likely for the treasury post now held by W. T. Vernon.
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Washington
Dpd. C
Deer
Taft
South
Robert Smalls
Beaufort
D. C
W. T. Vernon
Register of the Treasury
Booker T. Washington
J. C. Napier
Nashville
North
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Grincoges
D.A.R
Booster Fund
Oan
Sterne
Civil Service
Model City
L. H. Lee
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