Attempt to retake Panama triggers European mediation drive
Washington reports diplomatic pressure from European powers to prevent war between Colombia and the United States over Panama. General Reyes fears a wider conflict and seeks U.S. moral suasion or Hague arbitration, while European ambassadors warn Bogota against aggression and urge restraint to protect their financial interests.
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Panama
Bogota
United States
Washington
Colombia
Rafael Reyes
Marroquin
Reyes
Gen. Reyes
Hague
Europe
Battle near Neit Street reported in Keller pursuit
A terse alert describes a patrol from Keller capturing a target near Neit Street amid a tense chase. Details are fragmentary, but the report notes a pursuit between Bird and the RY States and the discovery of the suspect along the street.
Edward Toole Behind the Bar in Ur bana Disorder Charge
Edward Toole known as Mike was arrested at his East Main Street home in Ur bana on a disorderly conduct charge filed by his father. The cigarmaker in Champaign had drunk heavily and threatened an imagined foe with a hatchet before police were called. Magistrate Sims fined him seven dollars and fifty cents and officers kept him until he sobers up.
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Edward Toole
Mike
East Main Street
Urbana
Young Toole
Champaign
Toole
Sims
Lawsuit Seeks 2000 in Injuries From City Blasting
George Dallenbach sues the city of Champaign for 2000 damages after his son Henry Dallenbach suffered a left arm fracture and companion Jay Stamey broke his jaw when a dynamite blast by street workers blasting stumps near Davidson place on West Church Street sent a heavy wedge toward the boys around 2:30 PM on Saturday October 24.
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George Dallenbach
Champaign
Henry Dallenbach
Davidson Place
West Church Street
Dallenbach
Jay Stamey
Russell
Stamey
Colored Masonic lodges install new officers in Champaign
A busy week for Champaign colored Masonic lodges featured the fourth set of installations in days. Lone Star lodge No. 18 A F and A M listed officers led by Worshipful master W H Lewis and grand lecturer G C Lee. Rising Sun chapter No. 17 RA appointed A R Lee as high priest and J E Riley as scribe. Coeur de Leon commander No. 15 Knights Templars named Albert Allen as eminent commander and William Carleton as generalissimo. Each event included social meals and generous hospitality afterward.
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Champaign
Lone Star Lodge No. 18
A. F
A. M
Lone Sar Lodge No
W. H. Lewis
Albert Allen
Deborah
Eastern Star
A.R. Lee
L. Riley
C. Pierce
M. Moore
Stella Nelson
J. E. Riley
Rising Sun
R.A
A. R. Lee
A Penney
G. C. Lee
E. H. Scott
Coeur de Leon
No. 15
Knights Templars
William Carleton
G C. Lee
A. R Lge
Woot Lewis
EU Brown
Danville
Two More Wreck Victims in Frisco Disaster
A Laredo newspaper report notes the Frisco disaster toll rising to ten with two additional deaths recorded on December 2. Authorities continue to investigate the crash and identify victims, including several with prior notable ties.
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Frisco
Russian Warships Return from Korea Mission
Russian warships arrived at Port Arthur after a voyage to Chemulpo Korea and back, signaling a strategic redeployment in the Far East. The fleet’s return follows a maneuvre linked to broader tensions in the region with Korea and Manchuria.
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Port Arthur
Korea
Chemulpo
Young Murdress Declared Guilty in Vermont Case
In Bennington Vermont on December 22 Mrs Mary Rogers aged 19 percent was found guilty of first degree murder for luring her husband to a lonely spot and chloroforming him to death while feigning play. She was in love with another man.
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Bennington
Mary Rogers
Harness Brings Trouble In Custody Case
Wallace Boneham was taken into custody by Officer McGraw on Tuesday for possessing and trying to sell a fine set of harness without a satisfactory explanation of ownership. Officers found letters among his effects, including one addressed to him in care of William Roles, R. F. D. route No. 1, some bearing the signature Clara Wallace Boneham and terms of endearment.
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Wallace Boneham
McGraw
Boneham
William Roles
Clara Wallace Boneham
Ewters Plea of Not Guilty
Emil Tetterman an alleged murderer known as the Ripper was arraigned on a Saturday at the waterfront court and pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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Ewters
Emil Tetterman
New York
Engine Crashes Into Central Roundhouse Cinder Pit
A derailed engine from the rail yard damaged the Central roundhouse pit area after breaching the cinder pit wall. Rail personnel report the locomotive suffered a snapped rail and side failure, causing it to sink toward the lower track section and stall amid the debris.
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Central Roundhouse
Rhein
Extrialas
Iron Horse
Hubbards
He P
Senator Hanna Better in a Day or Two
Senator Hanna shows gradual improvement after illness with officials saying full recovery expected within a day or two. No further details on diagnosis or treatment were released as medical staff monitor her condition.
Tragic Transit House Explosion Claims Five More
In St Louis the body of John Dixon was found among the ruins of the transit company power house blown up last night. The casualty toll rises to five known dead with three missing and ten injured, some gravely, as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
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St. Louis
John Dixon
Bank Robbery at Anchor Bloomington Ends in Flight
Dec 22 report recounts robbers blowing a safe after cutting telephone lines and blowing the bank door in Bloomington. They fled the scene but were frightened away, with authorities pursuing leads and securing the area.
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Bloomington
Tower Hilt Bank Sateblowers Make Their Becare With Soc
In an unclear report two people are described in relation to a bank and social exchange. The piece mentions defense and local places but lacks clear names or actions. Authorities or authorities are not specified and the specifics are unreadable.
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Hilt Bank
Funeral strike meddling delays rites in Chicago
Chicago Tep 22 Pending a settlement of the livery drivers strike by arbitration many funerals were curtailed this morning as witnesses reported interference. The union, having arranged with several undertakers, promised not to interfere with others.
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Chicago
Conneta
Herrea
Irregular Suspect Arrested After Narrow Escape Incident
An unnamed man from Champaign reported odd home fishing potions Monday night and narrowly escaped being shot before police arrested him and fined 559 dollars for alleged intoxication. Officer Coam attended the scene as a disturbance arose near a bank entrance. Witnesses described a confusing sequence of events with a car and a wary bystander.
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Champaign
Coam
Mire Nations! Bank
Charge Contempt of Court In Civil Case Hearing
Fragmentary OCR text shows a dispute over contempt charges in a civil matter. The snippet references judges, powers, and a public session with possible veterans' affairs context, but exact names, dates, or outcomes are unclear. The readable parts suggest a court proceeding involving contempt accusations and scheduled meetings.
Brave Firemen Martyrdom Scene In East Side Fire
A disastrous fire on New York streets destroyed interiors and furniture at H Hermann's building. Fire Chief Coleman died in the collapse while Lt. Henry Stickel and six others acted to rescue. many residents, mostly Italian, fled five-story tenements as thieves looted nearby homes. A probationary fireman Richard Joyce disappeared after a wall fell. Police and inspectors recovered and restrained thieves during the chaos.
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New York
Marii
Coleman
Actues
Richard Joyce
Henry Stickel
Inforeman
Columan
Jones
Smith
H Hermann
Broom and
Motul
Spring Street
Filzabeth Street
H Hermann Company
Saloon Altercation Reported at McCarty’s Street Scene
A rough fight broke out at McCarty's on Molo Street Monday evening. Officers quieted the disturbance. a man named James Magan allegedly struck another person with a lettered item, causing facial injuries. Four others fled as the event ended with the police on scene.
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McCarty
Honeymoon Ends Amid Turmoil Behind Scenes
Fragmentary text hints at a stalled or troubled honeymoon, with vague references to individuals and a writer, suggesting personal or public concerns. The readable phrases imply unsettled plans and potential fear or doubt, but details remain unclear due to damaged OCR.
Christmas entertainments in Twin Cities churches
The article outlines holiday programs across Twin Cities churches with Sunday school students, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus visits. It highlights First Baptist, University Place Christian, Congregational, Emmanuel Episcopal, Dorcas Society, and Forti Presbyterian venues, noting trees, recitations, songs, and gift distributions by Santa Claus and helpers.
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First Baptist Church
Pirot Baptist Church
George Lighter
G. C. Moor
Santa Claus
Sante Clana
University Place Christian Church
University Phase Christian Church
Santa Claug
Noree
Keomaneet Epieceypal Church
Pat
Corlelly
J. B
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