Land Fraud Trial In Idaho Draws 250 Witnesses
In Boise Idaho December 27 the government case against James T Barber Sumner G Moon Barber Lumber Company Eau Claire Wisconsin and E A Palmer of Canada opens before Judge Robert Bean. The trial may last five to six weeks as prosecutors seek to prove conspiracy in timber land deals involving over 30000 acres won through arranged purchases prior to transfer.
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Boise
Idaho
James T. Barber
Sumner G. Moon
Robert 8. Bean
Messrs. Barber and Moon
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Barber Lumber Company
E. A. Palmer
Canada
Barber and Moon
Barber Company
Animal trainer Clarence Wildmuth dies in Landingville
Clarence Wildmuth of Landingville, a wild animal trainer with the Robinson shows touring here for two weeks, died at a local hospital at 7:45 Sunday morning after a two week illness from typhoid pneumonia. The body remains at T. B. Bagley parlors awaiting shipment to Landingville for burial. he was about 24 and had fallen very ill upon arrival.
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Clarence Wildmuth
Landingville
Robinson
Bagley
Landingbod
Avnister
Fire destroys barns and livestock in Jacksonville
Two barns and a large quantity of livestock and farming gear owned by Lewis at Jacksonville were burned last Saturday night in a total loss fire. The origin is unknown, with concerns over possible causes and lack of insurance.
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Lewis
Jacksonville
Governor names temporary successor to dead Senator McLaurin
Jackson Mississippi December 27 Governor Noel appoints Colonel James Gordon as temporary successor to the late Senator McLaurin. The action fills the vacancy pending a permanent appointment or election and sets the stage for Senate attendance and duties.
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Jackson, Miss
Noel
James Gordon
Senator McLaurin
Severe New England Storm Destroys Towns and Halts Trains
A major winter storm battered Chelsea and cities along the New England coast driving 1500 from homes. Eight inches of snow fell in New York City with dozens dead across the region. Chelsea reports four deaths and many missing. Boston faces a blizzard as vessels danger. Rail traffic statewide and wires are down, crippling Philadelphia lines and other routes.
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Chelsea
Mass
Dee
New York
New England
Pennsylvania
New York City
Boston
Philadelphia
Death of Leon Jordan Sparks Turmoil at Mountain Home Office
In Talladega on December 27 18 year old Leon Jordan died after a playful scuffle with Darsey Manning at the Mountain Home printing office. No marks of violence were seen and coroner’s jury will consider post mortem. Manning was released on recognizance as investigators weigh heart failure or strangulation as the cause.
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Talladega
Leon Jordan
Mountain Home
Home Office
Jordan
Darsey Manning
Manning
Dorsey
Young Manning
J. B. White
Joe A. Edwards
W. F. Slaughter
J. ¥. Davis
L. L. Brothers
Pinchot Defends Roosevelt Policy of Conservation
Chief Forester Pinchot argues for conservation as a public good and attacks Taft administration policies and Ballinger amid threats of removal. He cites the need to curb special interests, protect water and land, and keep politics aimed at welfare, urging openness and accountability in forest service conduct.
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Forestry Service
Roosevelt
Taft
Ballinger
Pinchot
Pittsburg
United States
Forest Service
Inventor Reginald Weathersby Unveils Oscillation Plane
In Tacoma, Reginald Weathersby and a partner introduced a new aircraft that moves by machine oscillations instead of a propeller. They flew over Mount Tacoma reaching speeds around 120 mph and claim the design nears the third principle. He challenges the Wright brothers and Curtiss to a race.
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Tacoma
Wash
Reginald Weathersby
Mount Tacoma
Wright Brothers
Curtiss
Storm Claims 500 Lives In Portugal Coast Disaster
Lisbon reports indicate about 500 people have died in a catastrophic storm sweeping Portugal's coast over the past three days.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Prisoners Celebrate Christmas Dinner in County Jail
Thirteen county prisoners received a special Christmas meal prepared by Jailer Harmon with additional dishes beyond the regular prison fare. Fourteen city prisoners also were served extra food on Christmas Day, allowing them rest from work and a brief respite in their cells.
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Harmon
Hastile
Fremont Becomes New Commandant at Boston Navy Yard
Boston Mass December 27 Captain John Fremont latest detached from the battleship Mississippi succeeds Rear Admiral William Swift as commandant at the Boston Navy Yard. A muster of marines and a thirteen gun salute accompanied the ceremony marking the change in command.
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Boston
Mass
John,. Fremont
Mississippi
William Swift
Boston Navy Yard
Music Teachers Convene at Northwestern University
Chicago December 27 The Munaie Teachers' National Association holds its thirty first annual four day convention at Northwestern University this week. The program includes business sessions and a series of concerts with many famous musicians participating.
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Chicago
Munaie Teachers’ National Association
Northwestern University
Niagara Fire Insurance Stockholders Declare 40 Percent Dividend
Stockholders of the Niagara Fire Insurance Company meet and approve the directors action in declaring a 40 percent dividend from the accumulated surplus. The payout will be made through the issue of new stock in New York on December 27.
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New York
Niagara Fire Insurance Company
Public Opinion as Shield Against Rising Opposition
The speaker urges that only awakened public opinion can shield against growing opposition and commits to presenting the facts to the audience.
Wise Men in Gotham Gather for 25th Historians Meeting
A large gathering of distinguished historians and scientists meets at the Waldorf to open the twenty-fifth anniversary of the American Historical Association and the American Economic Association with Joseph Choate as chair and President Taft among speakers. Sessions run four days with meetings of related associations and a Vanderbilt-hosted reception. An exhibition at Teachers College showcases history teaching aids.
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New York
Waldorf
Carnegie Hall
American Historient Association
American Economic Association
Joseph T. Choate
Taft
American Political Science Association
The
American Statistical Association
American Sociological Society
American Association For Labor Legislation
American Social Science Association
Mississippi Valley Historical Association
Bibliographical Society of America
American Society of Church History
New York State Teachers’ Association
Public Archives Commission
Loncheon
Columbia University
William K. Vanderbilt
Teachers’ College of Aids
Gould Brokaw Rejects Terms In Divorce Case
New York December 27 Gould Brokaw the financier refused to agree to a reconciliation with his wife who is suing him for divorce and sixty thousand dollars a year alimony He says he once loved her but no longer does and admits he is fond of another indicating no settlement is imminent.
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New York
Dee
Gould Brokaw
Brokaw
Toothache death linked to carbolic acid in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on December 27, Mrs. Louise Moreno killed herself by drinking two ounces of carbolic acid after a five day toothache. The act followed deep depression and the death was nearly instantaneous.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Dee
Mra
Louise Moreno
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Laurin
Shanghat
Emperor Pu of
China
Liberty
Washington, D. C
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New Rochelle
Washington
Sugar Trust
Defends Forest Service
House of Congress
Wrights
Fremont
Gotham
Waldorf Astoria
John Scudder
Jersey
People’s Place
First Congregational Church
Jersey City
Dr. Scudder
Guttenburg
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