Doctor Arrested in Poison Murder Plot at Deathbed
Greensboro headlines tell of Dr J B Mathews charged with murder of his wife after she died following hours of agony. Coroner Turner alleges a strychnine dose and morphine, a syringe in her leg, and a failing attempt to summon aid as the physician stayed at her side praying aloud. Mathews denies intent, was jailed after midnight.
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Greensboro
N. C
J. Mathews
Murphy
J. P. Turner
Turner
Mathews
Captain Jones trial for murder of Maud Cameron Robinson
The trial of Captain Jones of the Seventy-Brain infantry volunteers opens with the charge of murdering Maud Cameron Robinson by slashing her throat. The accused pleads not guilty as the case proceeds.
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Maud " Cameron
Jones
Maud Cameron Robinson
Arvalzned
Mob of Koreans Assaults Japs in Seoul Riot
November 30 in Seoul reports a mob attack on Japanese and police. A Japanese officer and a policeman were seriously wounded during efforts to quell the incendiary speech. gendarmes fired on the crowd and arrests followed amid fears of further violence as troops guard the area.
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Korea
Seoul
Koree
Delayea J
Ballot boxes opened in New York mayoral recount in court
In New York on December 1 Justice Amend ordered a recount of five ballot boxes from the contested mayoral election. The judge limited canvassing to mayor comptroller and board of aldermen president races and excluded void and protested ballots. Counsel for Hearst McClellan debated the court's authority as the first box was opened for tally with newspaper representatives present.
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New York
Justice Amend
Supreme Court
Nis
Omer
Board of Aldermen
W.H. Hearst
MeClellan
Butts
Alton B. Parker
McClellan
Smtt
Austen G. Fox
Tor
Hearst
Bulis
Mr. Fox
Jumuar
Fox
Parker
Amend
Father goes to son's aid amid theft charges
Clarence Hughes may face numerous serious charges as reports place his father from Bullmore, Georgia arriving in Birmingham to help his son. He is allegedly wanted in Americus for a $255 swindle and in Little Rock for obtaining a diamond under false pretenses, with forged signatures cited in the money transfer.
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Clarence Hughes
Birmingham
Spe- Tae
Clarence Bushes
Bullmore
Ane
Americus
James
Little Rock
Weightman Will Defended by Weightman Granddaughter
Mrs. Annie W. Meyers, granddaughter of William Weightman, filed an answer in the orphan's court asserting the aged chemist was of sound mind when he made his will. The filing counters a petition seeking to set off the will and divide the estate. The will bequeaths the entire estate, valued at about 60,000 dollars, to Anna Weightman Walker, his surviving child.
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Weightman
Philadelphia
Annie W. Meyers
William Weightman
Orphan's Court
Jones Winter
Anna Weightman Walker
Silver Prices Jump in San Francisco Market
Price of silver climbs to 65 34 cents per ounce in San Francisco on December 1, the highest since 1896. Brokers cite legitimate demand and a growing speculative interest, noting a sharp rise from about 50 cents two months ago.
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San Francisco
Harriman Seeks Large Freight Car Orders for SP
In San Francisco on December 1 Reuters reports investor news that H. Harriman aims to purchase forty five tank cars and 3 500 box cars with 100 000 pounds capacity each and 800 refrigerator cars at 60 000 pounds. He may soon place contracts for 5 000 more freight cars to serve banana shipments from New Orleans and other uses.
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Harriman
San Prancisco
Southern Pacific Road
H. Harriman
New Orleans
Ifornia
To Pay Cuban Veterans Decree Sets December 4 Start
Havana reports President Palma issued a decree ordering payments to revolutionary veterans begin December 4. Vouchers will be issued and distributed in quantities as directed by Congress. The treasury holds enough funds to cover the full $19,000,000 due and still has $36,000,000 for current needs.
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Havana
Palma
Congress
Fire at Havre Mont Sparks Suspicion After Blaze
An early morning fire at the Bern hotel in Havre Montana caused damage estimated near $160,000. Authorities probe a suspicious blaze as possible arson, with investigators examining the scene for links to other incidents.
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Harve
Havre
Mont
Ortin
Prs
Bern
Nine die in fatal Mobile River boat fire
Mobdile Alabama December 1 nine men on a houseboat cruising the Middle River between Tensaw and the Alabama River twenty five miles above Mobile were burned alive when the craft caught fire at about 1 o clock. Sidney Wheat the only survivor among ten men described the frantic flames and cries as the vessel burned, two whites among the dead. Brewart and Butt, owners of the boat, offered no explanation for the blaze which destroyed the structure used for rafting operations.
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Impana
Wheat
Bering
Brewart & Butt
Loos
Sidney Wheat
Governor Terrell Tours Milledgeville State Institutions
Governor Terrell arrived for a city visit to Milledgeville for a tour of state institutions. He spoke to students at Georgia Normal and Industrial College, visited the prison farm and the site for a new reformatory, and was hosted by President M. M. Parks and family at a reception in the old executive mansion. The event showcased local hospitality and the governor’s approachable demeanor.
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Parks
Mvmedgeville
Errell
Fits City
The
Georgia, Normal and Industrial College
Terrell
Andrews
Atlanta
Roland Bilis
Macon
M. M. Parks
Georgia Normal’ and Industrial College
Oil field workmen strike over wage cuts in Texas fields
In Houston on December 1 the strike of about 350 oil field workers began at Humble Batson Sarrsweb Sour Lake and Spindle Top amid wage cuts of 50 cents per day. Drillers kept pay, others walked out for lack of experienced help while Guffey Sun companies Pass and Eastham halt wage reductions with no major trouble anticipated.
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Houston
Tex
Humble
Batson
Sarasweb
Sour Lake
Spindle Top
Guffey
Sun
Pass
Eastham
Ohticers
Diaz praises Roosevelt in Mexican reply to embassy secretary
President Diaz, in replying to a trial offered by Fenton R. McCreery, secretary of the American embassy, lauded President Roosevelt and criticized grandizement under his regime. The cordial words left a strong impression as the fifth civil court seals the Catholic bank premises and opens an investigation into its affairs.
Huroki Leaving for Home From Port Dalny
In Tokio December General Baron Kuroki who led the Japanese forces in Manchuria will depart Port Dalny tomorrow for Japan. The balance of prisoner expenses is pegged at 25 million dollars and is expected to be used to develop the interests of Manchuria.
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Tokio
Baron Kuroki
Manchuria
Port Dalny
Japan
Gresham Killed by a Blow at Munden's Point
Gresham, an employee of Worfolk and Southern railway, was found murdered at Munden's Point in Princess Anne county yesterday. Magistrate Atwood presided an inquest today and the jury returned a verdict that Gresham died from a blow.
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Nosonarpsey Seeeneese Caeqrey Gresham
Worfolk and Southern Railway
Munden’s Point
Princess Anne County
Atwood
Gresham
Russians Rush to Destruction Amid Revolt at Sebastopol
Despatches quote Admiral about November 30 at Behastopil urging cooperation and loyalty to the emperor while demanding reforms. The note claims workers were forced by threats, that only ringleaders knew the true aims, and that armed revolt has ceased with troops performing their duty. Civilians, including Jews, face insults and threats from officers.
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Petesabung
Pispateh
Uukptn
Behastopil
Baron Meller Gokamelskie
Seventh Army Corps
Sebastopol
British Troops Fire on Rioters at Georgetown Demerara
December 1 in Georgetown Demerara reports a wharf laborers strike escalating to rioting. Police fired on rioters with five killed, business halted, governor pledges suppression. Cruisers Sappho and Diamond sent to scene. A separate Winnipeg fire caused $20,000 damage.
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Georgetown
Demerara
St. Thomas
Oasisn
West--Indies
Sappho
Diamond
Courtmartial verdicts announced after Navy review
The courtmartial proceedings on the death of Midshipman R Branch Jr concluded with no information released on findings. The record will be forwarded to the Navy Department for review and the verdict will be announced later.
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Navy Department
R. Branch, Jr
Navy
Department For Review
Fréns
Trial Testimony Recounts Dr McLeod Alleged Role In Chorus Girl Case
Dr McLeod denied any part in an illegal operation on Susanna Geary, the chorus girl known as the dress suit case victim. He claimed no memory of the body and said he never entered the Winthrop street house before being summoned to perform a laparotomy to save Geary. Witness William Stanford, defense, was arrested for alleged ballot box fraud evading justice.
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Iria
Beray
de Mille McGeod
Susanna
Geary
McLeod
Bishop
Winthrop Street
Miss Geary
William
Stanford
Philadelphia
Reagan
Unemployed Row Led Demonstration Clashed With Police
Londor December 1 A demonstration by unemployed socialists outside Guildhall met police opposition. Five agitators were arrested as the crowd dispersed after a central committee meeting on fund allocations. A leader denounced the governing classes and charity, calling for a march to the West End before an official desistance order was served.
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Londor
Central Committee
West End
Arcadia Fire Destroys Most Businesses in Florida Town
A blaze in Arcadia Florida early this morning destroyed nearly every business block. Telegraph and telephone services were cut off. only three brick structures remained. The Desoto County News and Arcadia Champion offices along with many stores and banks burned. Estimated total losses reach $250000.
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Tampa
Fla
Desate County, News
Arcadia
Napers
J. W. Craig
Ivery
W. C. Hook- Co
S. Carlton
Carlton
Simmons & Langford
Bankers
Parker's
Bryan's
Morgan's Hardware
Frank General Merchandise
L. Harley
F. Marquis
Harness
J. Simmons
Dey Goois
Bryant
Lanier
Gore & Brott
Gan
Hahn's
Gas Explosion Kills Weston Family In Va Home
A gas main explosion near Weston Virginia killed farmer Douglass, his wife, and two children. The blast ripped their home, sparked a fire, and was felt several miles away. Authorities suspect a seal breach that ignited a gap in the line.
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Weston
F. Douglass
Tiei
Charles
Weather Summary Across States From The South Atlantic
Weather overview for regions including Georgia South Carolina Florida and the Deep South. Rain and warmer conditions forecast for Saturday with Sunday rain and brisk winds shifting from northeast to southeast. Temperatures range around mid to high 40s with rainfall totals and prior period deficits noted. Local data lists temperatures and precipitation across stations with notable variations.
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Washington
Georgia
Carolina
Mutual Life Fields Shaken by Albany House Drops
Aticer who maintained a house at Albany dropped from pay. Several resignations ripple through Mutual Life. Cromwell named head of supply. Fields excluded from reappearance before the insurance committee. Smith resigns. Adrian Tselin Jr. quits directorship. McCall and father plan January retirements. Drastic recommendations expected. Legislative committee plans extension of inquiry to the state department.
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Aticer
Famow
Albany
Hag
Aerian Iselin
Directorate
York
Andrew
Mutual Life
Insula
Albafry
State
Derek Cromwell
Mutual Life Tosurance
Todey
The
Mutual
Fields
M{mnsurance
Charly H. Smith
Smalual Life Insurance Press Bureau
Cromprell
Smith
Cromwell
Adrian Tselin, Jr
John C.mccall
New York Life Insurance Company
John A." McCal
Uied
Rufus W. Peckham
the Tribune
Distrief
Jerome
Legislative
Louis
Payne
the Times
Canddidn
Low Payne
Mutual Reserve Life; Association
Stair Insurance Department
State’ Administration
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