Nicaragua Insurrectionists Claim Victory Near Rama
Cable from General Estrada to Senor Castrillo states the Nicaraguan revolutionary forces occupy Rama with a larger army and refuse talks, planning to capture the enemy at Rama. They request State Department approval before decisive action and promise to advise when battle is expected.
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Washington
Senor Castrillo
General Estrada
Revolutionary Movement
Castrillo
Rama Town
Rama
Department of State
Estrada
Marines Ship for Panama to Join Nicaragua Conflict
Two detachments from Charlestown and Portsmouth navy yards depart Boston at 4 30 PM aboard Prairie to Nicaragua. Thirty nine men from Portsmouth and 25 from Charlestown will enlist for the expedition amid rare excitement not seen since 1898 Cuba campaign as locals expect to clash with Zelaya's forces in Panama.
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Charlestown
Portsmouth
N. H
Navy Yards
Boston
Philadelphia
Prairie
Nic
Aragua
Cuba
Panama
Zelaya
Barracks Prepare for Marines Departure to Philadelphia
Colonel Mills orders 25 men selected from the Portsmouth marines to join the Boston contingent. The group travels by morning train to Charlestown, then Philadelphia to join local men at League Island navy yard in marching order. The Prairie is slated to sail tomorrow evening.
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Mills
Portsmouth
Boston
Charlestown Barracks
Philadelphia
South Station
League Island Navy Yard
Leopold Near Death After Sudden Relapse
Brussels December reports King Leopold, seriously ill for two weeks and previously thought improving, suffered a fresh relapse and his condition is described as very grave.
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Brussels
Leopold
Evangelists Chapman and Alexander Arrive in Boston for Series
After a foreign tour promoting the King's business Rev J Wilbur Chapman and Charles M Alexander return to Boston for two days of meetings at Tremont Temple and nearby venues. A grand chorus and sermon by Chapman open the program with a 2000 plate banquet planned at the Grand Hall. The pair will then tour Maine for two months.
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J. Wilbur Chapman
Charles M. Alexander
Tremont Temple
South Station
Boston
Hotel Westminster
Dr. Chapman
Mr. Alexander
Charles Moss
Greater Boston
Mechanics’ Building
Grand Hall
Chapman
Australia
Maine
Pine Tree
Clergy and Dignitaries Set for Morning Arrival
The arriving party includes Rev. J Wilbur Chapman, Mr and Mrs Charles M Alexander, Robert M Warkness and Ernest Naftzger. Possibly Dr J G Chapman brother FY G Chapman and Rev Parley D Zartmann may also visit the city.
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J. Wilbur Chapman
Charles M. Alexander
Robert Mwarkness
Ernest Naftzger
Dr. Chapman
FY. G. Chapman
Parley D. Zartmann
Drownings And Narrow Escapes Mark Opening Of Ice Season
A skating season opening brought multiple ice break incidents. Frank Gaines, 17, drowned at Reed's pond near Rockland after breaking through ice. Edward Gaynor barely escaped. At Winchester Edward Welch, 15, crawled on ice to rescue 14 year old Joseph Mooney after a fall. Marco Ferrara, 5, was saved by 14 year old John J. Smith at the Public Garden pond.
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Reed’s Pond
Rockland
Frank Gaines
Edward Gaynor
Winchester
Edward Welch
Joseph Mooney
Marco Ferrara
John J. Smith
Vernon Street
Thief Takes $300000 in Gems From New York Luxury Loft
Diamonds and other jewelry worth 300000 dollars were stolen from the eighth floor apartments of Mrs. John William Jenkins in the Lorraine on Fifth Avenue and 45th Street on Saturday afternoon. Police have no trace of the property or suspects.
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New York
John William Jenkins
Lorraine
Fifth Avenue
45Th Street
Robbery at Lorraine Hotel: Mrs Jenkins Jewelry Stolen
Mrs Jenkins and Miss Russell occupy apartment 208 at the Lorraine hotel since July 1. Diamonds including a brooch were added hours before the theft and missing with the bracelet and rings. The robbery occurred between 8 and 5 30 with Mrs Jenkins away and entries disputed by staff. Detectives investigate false key or unlocked door as possible entry.
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Mrs. Jenkins
the Lorraine
Miss Russell
Death claims Pat Sheedy
Patrick F. Sheedy, longtime sporting figure and later an art dealer, died in New York at age 59 from heart disease after a June stroke. He had been unconscious for 36 hours and funeral arrangements were not set, with burial planned in Hartford, Connecticut, his birthplace.
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New York
Patrick F. Sheedy
Sheedy
Hartford
Conn
Hundreds Ask Post Santa for Presents
A Boston Post edition notes hundreds write to Santa Claus editor asking for gifts for needy children. A contributor named A TRUE FRIEND sends a donation, praising past help and hoping for larger contributions in the future. The letter reflects ongoing holiday aid efforts with more details on Page 5.
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Santa Claus
Boston Post
Worcester Man Reports Fast Flight to New York and Return
A Worcester man recounts a trip to New York and back with two companions in a marvellous monoplane. He claims speeds of 140 miles per hour and says he has completed 100 flights.
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Worcester
Indications Point to Heydler’s Re election as NL Head
In New York on December 12 an 11th hour rally for President John C. Heydler and growing opposition to John M. Ward altered the National League race. Pressure on Fogel and Robison narrowed the field to a likely single vote and a Tuesday 2 PM decision, seeming to lock Heydler in as head.
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Heydler
National League
New York
John C. Heydler
John M. Ward
Charlie Murphy
Brush and
Ebbetts
Fogel
Robison
National League to vote on Heydler reelection amid AL pressure
Early today fans believed Ban Johnson interference would spark a vote for John M. Ward to replace Heydler. But arguments from Herrmann and American league leaders shifted opinion, making Charley Murphy likely to back Heydler for another term.
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National League
Ban Johnson
John M. Ward
Heydler
Herrmann
American League
Charley Murphy
Inventor Demonstrates Motor Trick From City to Boston
An expert on engines shows a machine that performs a remarkable loop, swinging over a city and returning to Boston without a stop. The demonstration highlights advances in motor design and practical flight paths.
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City
Boston
Phantom machine flight claimed by Worcester inventor
Wallace FE Tillinghast, a Worcester businessman and machinist, says with two companions in a self made monoplane he flew 300 miles at times 140 mph from a point near Worcester to New York circled the Statue of Liberty and returned to start. He asserts the aerial breakthrough solves flight.
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Worcester
Wallace FE
Tillinghast
New York
Boston
America
Tillinghast claims record monoplane flight and specs
Substantiation of his statement appeared as telegraph reports from Litchfield Connecticut describing an air machine with a lantern airborne and observed by several people. Tillinghast, vice-president of Sure Seal Manufacturing, details a 3800 mile no landing flight with three passengers weighing up to 200 pounds each. He describes a 72 foot long 1550 pound monoplane with a 120 horsepower engine and expects 150 mph. He notes seven years of work and 100 ascensions, most successful, to refine his design.
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Litchfield
Conn
Tillinghast
Sure Seal Manufacturing Company
Tester
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