Two vaudeville actors abduct Aberdeen girls in Montesano scheme
Two act ors, unnamed rev names, lured Belle Achey and May Hryson of Aberdeen ages 15 and 17 from their homes last Saturday. The girls were found at a Centralia hotel and identified the men as J. W. Putnam and W. L. Maulder of Oklahoma. Authorities plan abduction charges and possible white slave case with federal officials in Tacoma.
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Justice of the Peace
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W. Ll. Maulder
Oklahoma
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Bishop
Tacoma
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W. B. Campbell
Chehalis County
Montesano
Yuan Seeks Ten-Year Presidency Amid Chinese Peace Talks
United Press dispatches from Shanghai report Yuan Shikai pressing for a ten year presidential term. Proposals tied to surrender of Manchu legacy spark unrest as negotiators and factions clash over terms. Reuters/UPI notes possible continuation of hostilities if demands persist.
Russia May Start Tariff War With U S
United Press dispatch from Petersburg reports Russia's Duma debating a tariff bill by the Nationalists to tax all American goods. If enacted it would signal a tariff war with the United States and show intent to regulate Jewish population despite U.S. protests.
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Russia Begs War on Persians Reported Start
United Press dispatch from St. Petersburg reports Russian troops moving toward Persia with orders to punish attackers on the Russian line. The war office is greatly excited and indications point to a lengthy Persian campaign and possible extermination.
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Arthur Yeeser Testifies in Warheel Barons Trial
Arthur Yeeser, former counsel for the beef trust and organizer, testified in the Warheel barons trial on conspiracy and restraint of trade. The government presented evidence to show how the alleged scheme aimed to control markets and capital.
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Gencora
Nationa Parking Company
La Follette In Outdo Invasion Teased Wire
United Press Teased Wire from Cleveland reports on Gouvernor La Follette's campaign drive in Nevada on the second day of his invasion of Ollo. The item notes campaign teas on the event and mentions political maneuvering amid the busy start of the tour.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Olio
New York's Million Dollar Drydock Opens at Navy Yard
New York's navy yard powers the largest drydock on the Atlantic coast and soon can receive vessels of the Dreadnought class. The basin cost about a million dollars and took eight years to build, with a caisson serving as the auto dock when ships are docked. The battleship Ursh of 21,825 tons and her sister Florida are the largest ships likely to be docked there for years.
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Mastery
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Florida
Chinese Princes Accept Abdication Move Toward Republic
Shanghai dispatch reports Manchu princes issue edict from Pekin awaiting a national convention to choose between limited monarchy and a republic. The edict directs cabinet to decide on form, set election laws, and calls Tang Shaoyi and Ting Tange to discuss hostilities suspension. Wu Tingfang fears surrender is a drift toward anarchy and foreign intervention.
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Tang Shao Yi
Andywa
Ting Tange
Yuan
Wu Ting Fang
Quarantine Officers Demand Resignation Over Cholera Safeguards
News York dispatch reports Governor Dixtodya calling for the immediate resignation of Dr. Alvah Doty, chief of quarantine since 1907, amid allegations of lax safeguards and improper conduct with immigrant women during quarantine. The state accuses unsafe practices linking ships and quarantine staff to violations.
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Daly
Dynamiter Changes Hands About Confessing
Unite Press Leased Wire reports MONHSSEN Pennsylvania on tee 28. Ade admitting confederates aided by a suitcase of dynamite he carried at arrest. George liges de Gantly stated today al jin changed his mind and sought to exit the conspiracy. Jig claimed police lack a case and cannot prove a dynamite plot against local mills if he remains silent. He refused to confirm union or non union employment.
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Monhssen
George Liges de Gantly
al Jin
Confession Names Twenty Confessions Connected to Trial
A terse United Press report from Los Angeles notes a twenty name confession list linked to a trial. District attorneys prepare for a significant session at Indianapolis in a case involving a man named McManigal.
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Larnay
McManigal
Indianapolia
Increasing College Socialists Organize Nationwide
Thirty seven colleges and universities form Intercollegiate Socialist Society chapters and send delegates to the third annual convention opening in New York. New chapters have appeared at Princeton Ohio State Amherst Wesleyan Colgate Berlin and the University of Missouri. Expected speakers include Dr George Lunon Victor Berger W D Scudder John Spargo Morris Hillquit Florence Kelley Algernon Lee and Jessle Pinch.
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Intercollegiate Socialist Society
Princeton
Onio Biato
Amherst
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Colgate
Berlin
University of Missouri
George R. Lunon
Schenectady
Victor L. Berger
Congress
W. D. Scudder
Wellesley
John Spargo
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Morris Hillquit
Florence Kelley
Algernon Lee
Ellis C. Jones
Jesslea Pinch
Ten thousand Chinese celebrate fall of Manchu dynasty in San Francisco
In San Francisco on December 29 a large crowd of Chinese residents gathered to celebrate the fall of the Manchu dynasty. The event marked a historic milestone amid cheers and public revelry in Chinatown.
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Chinatown
Hobby Club Inauguration Draws New York Elite
United Press reports the Hobby Club limited to city’s wealthy and prominent joins New York’s social scene. Its inaugural dinner at the Metropolitan Club features members from Wall Street to the beach, with president Jubilee Victor J. Dunl ive noted for book collecting and an extensive calendar.
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New
William H. Sebitaur
Jubilee Victor J. Dunlive
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Taft to tour Ohio after La Follette push
President Taft plans a rapid Midwest trip in late January through Cleveland Columbus and Akron to address Taft supporters. The White House announced the dates January 25 30 and 31 with a possible additional city as Harding warns that La Follette’s Ohio delegation bid threatens Taft interests.
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Akron
Warren Harding
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Taft followers may sweep Ohio says La Follette
United Press Leased Wire from Norwalk on December 28 reports La Follette stating that President Taft intends to press his tour, predicting a Democratic sweep in Ohio. He claims to have watched the ground swell and met workers during the campaign.
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Taft
LaFollette
Ohio
Torpedoed Warship in Distress Near Cape Hatteras
Wireless dispatches report the torpedo ship Warrihe ton, fifteen miles northwest of Cape Hatteras, in danger on the high seas. Revenue cutter Ongadaga and cruiser Salem rush to assist in the rescue operation.
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VLTL
Gape Hatteras
Ongadaga
Scot
Follett Invades Ta Stronghold In Campaign Kickoff
Dee 27 invades the stronghold at Nott as LePoukette announces a reveal today and sets up a Coy tie with Ohio delegates. His keynote will be delivered to define Clive’s jaw as Taleo, Nore walk, Dayton and Cinetrark are noted.
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Nott
LePoukette
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Detine Clives
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Norewalk
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Cinetiark
Oregon case notes and pending grand jury indictment
Fragmentary notes describe a homicide investigation in Oregon with a suspect under prosecutor review. A grand jury is expected to indict after evidence is presented, and the suspect remains jailed awaiting formal action.
Roosevelt Denounces Roosevelt on Campaign Fund
Fragmentary text shows Roosevelt denouncing opponents over campaign fund issues. The garbled lines mention New York Post, political dispute, and a debate involving Tate and the Republican campaign fund, but details remain unclear.
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