Enthusiasm Marks Close of National Rivers and Harbors Congress
The National Rivers and Harbors Congress ended with unanimous support for issuing government bonds to fund major waterways work. The resolution seeks $500 million in bonds during this session, to be used solely for river and harbor projects and modeled after Panama Canal bonds. Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon received the proposal. Fairbanks voiced support.
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Washington
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Congress
Fairbanks
Cannon
Resolution to be offered to proper committee for consideration
Mr. Cannon assured the committee that the resolution would go to the proper committee for review. A movement seeks permanent headquarters for the congress in this city with pledges from the Texas delegation of 1000 dollars and from Louisiana for a similar contribution. Among the vice presidents named are R. A. Dobie of Virginia and B. B. Dovenor of West Virginia.
Roosevelt Taft hold White House conference on Cabinet and currency
President Roosevelt and President-elect William H Taft met in an executive session at the White House to discuss succession matters including the Taft cabinet and monetary commission recommendations for currency reform. Aldrich Burton and others attended or were consulted on the commission’s work and the forthcoming administration’s stance.
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Washington
Roosevelt
William H. Taft
White House
Taft
Aldrich
Monetary Commission
Thft
Burton
Ohio
Double Strength Extracts Mention Vanilla Use
The note advises using half the quantity of Blue Ribbon vanilla and suggests this yields better results than using the usual amount of inferior extracts.
Suit buyers share chance in dollar draw at Pedigo store
One lady and one man each purchase a twenty five dollar suit at E. S. Pedigo's shop to earn a chance in a drawing. The promotion offers a $25 value suit to winners.
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E. S
Vast West Virginia forest fires burn one fifth of state
In a Washington statement Hu Maxwell, chairman of the West Virginia Conservation Commission, reports widespread destruction from fires across all fifty five counties. About 1.7 million acres burned, timber worth nearly 2.9 million dollars lost, plus 1.7 million in soil and undergrowth damage, totaling over 5.1 million dollars with only 646 thousand spent by authorities on suppression. Two lives were lost.
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Washington
West Virginia
Hu Maxwell
West Virginia Conservation Commission
Treasuries
Pottsville
Shipping Christmas Trees to New York
New York reports a stronger tree harvest this season as sharp sellers begin shipping their stock to the city. Dealers anticipate steady demand and cheerful sales through December as shipments start arriving for holiday buyers.
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New York
New York Christmas tree trade expands as demand grows
The first consignment arrived this week and was shown in Washington Market. The Christmas tree trade in New York has become mammoth, serving churches, societies, lodges and other bodies with large communal trees. Trees from Maine and Canada grow scarcer, dealers haul long distances, but overall supply meets demand with prices unlikely to rise, while holly and mistletoe remain scarce and may fetch high prices.
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Washington
New York
Maine
Canada
Christmas Cheer for Jackies with Sperry
The navy orders the cargo ship Celtic to sail from New York laden with Christmas goodies for sailors aboard the Atlantic fleet returning from a world cruise. The ship will rendezvous with Admiral Sperry's group in the Mediterranean after Christmas, carrying turkeys, apples, chocolate, nuts, celery, plum puddings, and pie ingredients for the jackies.
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Washington
Navy Department
Celtic
New York
Mediterranean
Admiral Sperry
Jackies
New England
Thirty Three Night Riders Indicted in Reel Foot Raids
A special grand jury in Union City Tennessee returned thirty three indictments related to night rider raids around Reel Foot Lake. Twenty one indict victims in the Rankin lynching at Walnut Log. six allege involvement in burning Samburg fish docks. six charge violations of the Ku Klux Act with felonious assault in disguise. Indictment identities not disclosed.
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Union City
Tenn
Reel Foot Lake
Quinton Rankin
Whanut Log
J. C. Burdick
Samburg
Warships sail for Venezuelan waters from Willemstad
Two warships depart Willemstad for Venezuelan waters and are cleared for action. They are expected to demonstrate off Laguaira and may seize Venezuelan merchant vessels. A clash with Venezuelan coastal forts could follow any drastic move.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
Laguaira
Furthitmore
Messele
Venezuela
House approves large appropriation bill with minimal debate
Washington December 11 the House set a new record for swift business by passing the 165 page legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill with little debate. The measure carries 31 665 320 dollars. A five member committee was appointed to study the president’s reference to the secret service and advise on possible action.
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Washington
House
Secret Service
Perkins
Mesery Perkins
New York
Denby
Michigan
Weeks
Massachusetts
Williams
Mississippi
Lloyd
Missouri
Senate
Revelation Struggle Ends in Kansas Shootout Leader Captured
James Sharp known as Adam God, a penitent prophet, was captured in Kansas after leading followers in a police battle last Tuesday that left five dead. He said bullets changed his faith and he now seeks to do God’s will.
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Kanseg City
Wasp
James Sharp
Adam God
Kansas
Sharp
Maniac Terrorizes New Jersey Village on Main Street
Edgewater New Jersey Dec 11 A maniac claiming to be John the Baptist terrorized the village for an hour on Main Street waving a revolver and looting stores. Shots were exchanged with a posse and police. the assailant was wounded and captured. No one else was hurt. The man, gray whiskered and about 55, was in custody.
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Edgewater
N. J
John the Baptist
Noted Nebraskan Inmate Fires on Citizens at Stanford
Arthur S. Pomeroy, claiming Nebraska origins, once confined in a Stanford private sanatorium, seized a grocer's team when exhausted and routed toward the pali sades. He faced armed townspeople, opened fire, and was wounded in the forehead and cheek before being taken to Morris Stains asylum after psychiatric evaluation.
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Arthur S. Pomeroy
Nebraska
Stanford
Conn
Palisades
Pomeroy
Morris Stains Asylum
Kanawha Miners and Operators Far Apart
The Kanawha coal miners and operators failed to agree on a wage scale during a two day joint convention. Operators push for a scale aligned with non union pay, risking the two year contract from April. Leaders insist the contract remains in force and a strike could be renewed if terms are ignored.
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Charleston
W. Va
Kanawha
Peretors’ Association
Gorld
T. L. Lewis
Democratic Leaders Dispute Over 1912 Candidate Plans
Buffalo December 11 Chairman Mack of the Democratic national committee denied any split with Secretary Woodson. He said he remained friendly to Bryan, doubted Bryan would seek the 1912 nomination, and stated any guess was as good as another on the Democratic candidate.
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Buffalo
Mack
Democratic National Committee
Woodson
Bryan
Washington denies Democratic clubs meeting plan origin
Birmingham report says the proposed meeting to preserve Democratic clubs from the recent campaign did not come from the Democratic national committee. The statement is by Tomlinson, head of the committee sub group. Also noted are local ads for January 1 promotions and holiday merchandise from local stores Prdigo’s and R M Fox jewelers with coat sales and witch jewelry.
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Birmingham
Ala
Washington
Democratic Clubs
Democratic National Committee
Tomlinson
Saloon Shooting Leaves Several Dead and Wounded
In Memphis on December 11 William Latura fatally shot three Black men and wounded four others after man with Saturn described gunman William Saturn entered a saloon, drew a pistol from his coat, and fired indiscriminately before surrendering at a neighboring establishment.
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William Saturn
Memphis
Tenn
William Latura
Latura
Saturn
German Ambassador Sails to New York for Washington Post
Berlin reports Count Johann Hernstorff new German ambassador sails with wife Miss Lueckemeyer of New York aboard the steamship America. The envoy has not visited America in seventeen years and anticipates his Washington residence with pleasure.
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Berlin
Johann Hernstorff
Washington
New York
America
Miss Lueckemeyer
France Warns Castro to Abstain from Public Disturbance
Paris reports the French government warned President Castro he would be expelled if he staged any manifestation that could disturb public order. Castro replied he came as a private citizen for an operation and would comply with government wishes.
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Paris
Castro
France
Alien County Retains Saloons
Allen county voters today approved a wet status by a 66 to 0 margin. The county currently has eighty saloons operating within its borders.
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Alien County
Columbus, O
Allen County
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