Progress of Work on Panama Canal
The president sent a special message to Congress on the Panama Canal progress with an appendix of the Isthmian commission’s Colón address. The chief sanitary officer reports a low death rate among whites, 4.8 per thousand for Americans, and 28 sick per thousand in ten months. Pneumonia and malaria caused most deaths. trauma from railroad work is high. The report details labor, food, retention, and the Culebra cut’s ware. About 25,000 workers, rising to 50,000, face accidents and delays as new records for output emerge and vast excavation continues. The president notes difficulties and public criticism as natural for such gigantic work.
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Washington
Panama
Congress
Isthmian Commission
Colon
Commission
Culebra
Ocober
Thornton girl acquitted after killing intruder
Miss Ethel M. Smith, a fifteen year old from Thornton, was discharged after shooting Elmer Briggs who broke into her home to attack her family. Briggs, described as a worthless character, had left his wife and three children in dire need.
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Providence
R. I
Ethel M. Smith
Thornton
Leander Smith
Elmer Briggs
Tagedy
Briggs
Smith
Smith House
Ethel
Child Given Whiskey Licks a Hot Stove Copied Disturbing School Incident
Miss M. BE. Vandyke, principal of Henrietta School in New York, reports that children, mostly Negro, drank sample whiskey from a boy selling for a distiller Friday afternoon. One boy, Robert Cain aged 2, burned his tongue on a hot stove and Joseph Lerr aged 11 fell and cut his head. Several children remain ill and were hospitalized.
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New York
M. BE. Vandyke
Henrietta
Kindercarten
Jerome
Robert Cain
Joseph Lerr
Man Declared Sane in Disputed Identity Case
White Plains report states Andrew J. White an inmate of Mattewan asylum for eighteen months was declared sane by a supreme court jury. He claims to be George A. Kimmell cashier of Arkansas City bank missing ten years. Missouri jury earlier declared Kimmell dead and granted life insurance.
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White Plains
N. Y
Andrew J. White
Mattewan Insane Asylum
Supreme Court
George A. Kimmell
Arkansas City Bank
Missouri
Kimmell
Jury Secured for Colonel Mann's Trial
The trial of Colonel Mann publisher of Town Topics under indictment for perjury in connection with the Hapgood libel case began in New York. The jury was filled today and testimony starts tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Colonel Mann
Town Topics
Norman Hapgood
Colliers Weekly
Patrick seeks clemency from Sing Sing inmate
Albany report states Governor Higgins acknowledged receipt of Albert T Patrick’s application for executive clemency from the death house at Sing Sing for the murder of W M Rice. The letter was not made public. A separate Lost item note asks for return of a lady's black bag with a fountain pen and bills between Paris and a 5 and 10 Cent Store, addressed to Miss Newcomber.
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Albany
N. Y
Higgins
Albert T. Patrick
Sing Sing
W. M. Rice
Paris
Brother Kills Brother in Lumberport Tragedy
In Lumberport West Virginia on December 17 Vance Lindsey twenty two was stabbed to death by his eighteen year old brother Claude during a quarrel with a younger twelve year old present. Vance tried to separate them and Claude stabbed him in the arm with a pocket knife severing an artery causing fatal blood loss. Claude has been held without bail awaiting grand jury action.
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Lumberport
W. Va
Vance Lindsey
Claude
Vance
Wes
Clauds
Grant
Keap Uron Fairview Addition Vista
A descriptive view of the Keap Uron Fairview Addition shows valley scenery with smooth grassy plots and undulating foot hills, interspersed with handsome modern homes. The distant East River mountains provide a pleasing backdrop and fresh air untouched by city odors or factory smoke.
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Fairview
East River Mountain
The Reliable Jeweler of Bluefield Promotes Straightforward Dealing
Confidence is a trust, and Kinzer claims increasing trade as proof. He assures customers that when he says gold or silver or plated, it is exactly what they receive. He invites customers to visit at 3 Princeton avenue for more information.
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Princeton Avenue
Bywaters Buried From Mother's Home
Culpeper Va December 17 William F Bywaters shot and killed by James F Strother and Philip J Strother after a forced marriage to Viola Strother He died after five 22 caliber and seven 38 caliber wounds the brothers claim motive and confession while Bywaters was on the roof for about thirty minutes before dying Strothers released on 5000 bail
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Culpeper
William F. Bywaters
James F. Strother
West Virginia
Philip J. Strother
Viola Strother
Bywaters
Strother
Washington
Viola
Strother Brothers
German Packing Houses Are Also Unclean
Hamburg reports sensational meat canning conditions near to The Jungle. Binz corned beef factory manager is said to have disappeared. Wagon loads of diseased meats are charged to have been used weekly. Authorities are investigating.
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Hamburg
Germany
Binz
Arkansas Senator Must Serve Term in the Pen
The Arkansas Supreme Court sustained the bribery conviction of Senator F. O. Butt from Eureka Springs in the last legislature. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary, according to reports from Little Rock dated December 17.
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Little Rock, Ark
Supreme Court
F. O. Butt
Eureka Springs
Surgeon confesses to marrying missing heiress
Philadelphia report says Dr Roland o Kuehn, the Hawaiian surgeon accused of keeping heiress Ida May Miller from relatives, confessed he married her in October. Magistrate Ladner verified the ceremony and performed the marriage. Relatives and authorities pursue further action.
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Philadelphia
Rolando Kuehn
Ida May Miller
Ladner
Court Actions Seek Annulment and Mental Incompetence
Proceedings to declare the girl insane and annul her marriage have been filed. A clause in the late her father’s will directs that the property go to relatives if the girl becomes insane, shaping the disposition of the estate.
Liquor Interests Challenge Aikin Law in Ohio
The case tests the constitutionality of the Aikin law raising license fees and forcing many saloons out of business. Breweries back the test, alleging Governor Pattison was incapacitated from March 20 to April 10 and the Aikin bill was never presented to him.
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Cincinnati
Liquor Interests
Breweries
Pattison
Crisis in the Church Dispute Has Passed
Paris reports a easing of the church dispute as the government prepares concessions likely to be accepted. Fears of disorder faded as the day went on with no violence. It is said the bishop of Paris vacated his palace under government orders while about three thousand Catholics followed the carriage in quiet procession.
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Paris
Cassie Chadwick to be Removed to Atlanta
Cassie Chadwick, who complained to U.S. authorities of ill treatment in the Ohio penitentiary, will be removed to Atlanta, Ga on inspector recommendations after an investigation.
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Cassie Chadwick
Atlanta
Columbus
United States
Ohio
Suffragists Infiltrate House of Commons
London December 17. A group of women suffragists invaded the House of Commons tonight. One marcher was jailed for four years after starting a speech. Police ejected the demonstrators, eleven of whom were arrested.
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London
House Commons
Marconi Coming to America and other notices
Rome announces William Marcon's departure for London and imminent sailing to the United States in January. The Carter Furniture Company reports rapid stock activity. A Michigan carload of white potatoes is offered by Sublette & Ames. Pedigo advertises quit reductions for Christmas. West Wad Bakers offers cakes and candies from Partee Block Bluefield Avenue with phone 507. Telegraph want ads promoted.
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Rome
William Marcon
London
United States
T He West Wad Bakers
Bluefield Avenue
Police Gazette Building Burns. Five Firemen Hurt
The Police Gazette building in New York was partially destroyed by fire causing about 100000 in losses. Five firemen were seriously burned. The landmark stood on the site once hosting Benjamin Franklin's cottage and near Washington's White House stay.
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Ben Franklin
White House
New York
Police Gazette
Benjamin Franklin
Washington Iv
English Officer's Widow Claims Throne of China
Victoria B C Dec 17 A Manchu Banner woman married to an English officer of Gordon's army claims the throne of China. She says she is a direct descendant of the third duke of Chou and has sent petitions to the British government asking that her claim be considered with China. She has lived in Victoria for twenty nine years with her husband and family. a younger brother in Pekin is named as next in line.
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Victoria
B. C
Gordon
China
Pekin
Duke of Chou
Sheays
Catholics Rage Sparks Violent Clash Near Vatican
Rome reports show troops guarding the Vatican and the French embassy after a first night of anti clerical protests against the pope and church. Fears rise of more trouble and possible bloodshed if demonstrations resume, with troops preventing attacks by thousands.
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Rome
Savatican
Vatican
Two Killed and Six Injured in Wreck at Waterford
Waterford Louisiana December 17 two persons were killed and six injured when a westbound passenger train ran into an open switch that had been thrown and spiked by train wreckers. It was the second serious wreck on this division in the past twenty four hours.
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Waterford
Perons
Texas and Pacific
Accident Claims Life of Gen. Wker in Fayetteville
Fayetteville North Carolina December 17 Gen Wker a prominent young man was accidentally killed this afternoon when a shotgun discharged while he was showing it to his father. The tragedy occurred in a private residence and is being investigated by local authorities.
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Fayetteville, N. C
Wker
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Panama Canal
Carey’s
Fastern
Bluefield, W. VA
General Insurance
State Bank Building
Holiday Books
Ethel Smith
Thornton, R. I
Mann
Patrick
Chas. J. Kinzer
Bluefield
Mayer Bros
Greenspon Building
Jas. E. Mayer
OLD & Young
Wenzel, Heller, Fisher & Others
Arkansas
Tentiary
Dr. Kuehn
House of Cummons
Marconi
America
Mt. Vernon
Carter Furniture Company
Michigan
Sublette &Ames
RB Yawley Mosse. Co
THE
Burnet
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