Russia US relations strain over 1832 treaty severance
Dec 16 at Quington amid cabinet and Senate action the United States faces possible severance of diplomatic ties with Russia over the 1832 treaty. The Senate may pass an amended resolution while the administration seeks caution to prevent a full break, stressing respect for American citizens and the need to protect vast trade relations.
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Russia
United States
Quaington
Senate
Committee On Eden Relations
Otheryenie Naval Board of Strategy
Navy Department
Meyer
M. Badeoceff
Sulzer
Sc Orega
Adwl Feney
Navy
Shuster Critiques Persian Policy and East-West Strife
A dated Teheran dispatch quotes Shuster condemning Persian reforms as provoking England and Russia. He argues Persia must align with strategic and commercial interests, warns of a garroting of an ancient nation by rival empires, and predicts Europe’s growing peril if policy continues. He singles out English policy and laments Asia’s neglect.
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Teheran
International News Service
New York
Iipn
Persia
England
Russia
Europe
America
Tatesman
Asia
Atlanta man sought for embezzling 75000 dollars
El Paso Texas Dec 16. Advices from Atlanta say authorities in Chihuahua Mexico arrested a man giving the name J Wiley Smith. He matches the description of J Wylie Smith wanted for embezzling 75000 dollars from an Atlanta bank. Smith headed an investment firm and had been missing before. The exact sum alleged is unclear.
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el Paso
Tex
Atlanta
J. Wylie Smith
Chicuahua
Mexico
Treve
J. Wiley Smith
J. Wyle Smith
Bonhag Sets 3,000-Meter Indoor Record In Brooklyn
George Bonhag of the Irish American A. C. won the 3000 meter race at the Thirteenth Regiment A A indoor games in the Armory Brooklyn. He smashed the world record by 17 25 seconds finishing ahead of Louis Scott and Collins. Bonhag clocked 8 minutes 35 seconds.
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New York
George Bonhag
A. C
Thirteenth Regiment
A. A
Armory
Brooklyn
Collins
Bonhag
Louis Scott
Paterson A. C
Scott
Turkish Government Protests Bombardment of Mosque
The Turkish government formally protested to major powers over the December 8 Italian bombardment of the mosque at North Meha during prayers. Nine worshippers were killed and many wounded. the locality was reportedly undefended by Turkish forces.
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Constantinople
North Meha
Reyes Said to Have Landed in Mexico Southward Army Seen Soon
Washington officials in the war department believe General Reyes has landed in Mexico and will lead a substantial force south of the border. This marks the first confirmed trace of Reyes, who is currently in the area loyal to Diaz.
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Washington
War Department
Reyes
Mexico
Diaz
Georgia railroad commission allows newspapers to trade ads for transport
The Georgia Railroad Commission issued an order permitting newspapers to exchange advertising for railway transportation on a strict dollar-for-dollar basis. Rates are allowed and papers across the state have sought this privilege for some time.
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Atlanta
Georgia Railroad Commission
Intervention Consequences in Taft’s Foreign Policy
El Imparcial publishes an editorial on Taft's December 7 foreign relations message. It argues the policy is clearly interventionist and could apply to future crises as Mexico risks a Diaz era scenario. The piece cites Ambassador Wilson’s early briefing that perceived a scenario not yet enshrined in Mexican law.
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Mexico City
el Imparcial
Taft
Congress
Madero
Diaz
Wilson
Engineer Fined for Inexperience Under Texas Law
Austin Tex Dec 16 A railroad employee W W Smith with 22 years service was fined 25 by the court of criminal appeals for lacking the two years of breakman experience required by the Texas experience law. The ruling cites his role as a freight train conductor without prior breakman service and notes the case may go to the U S Supreme Court.
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Austin, Tex
W. W. Smith
Criminal Appeals
Preme Court
United States
Third Killing in Carmen Strike Stirs Houston
Houston police report the third fatality in the Carmen strike era as Thomas C. Lyons a Kansas City migrant and carpenter was shot in the Southern Pacific Railroad yards. No suspect is named and no arrests have been made.
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Houston
Tex
Thomas C. Lyons
Southern Pacific Railroad
Lyons
Kansas City
Folger-Clark Team Wins Six Day Bicycle Race
Joe Fogler of the National A C Brooklyn and Jack C Clarke of Melbourne won the six day race at Madison Square Garden with 2718 miles 9 laps. They finished with a lap to spare setting attendance and casualty records for the event.
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Madison Square Garden
N. Y
Joe Fogler
National
A. C
Brooklyn
Jack C. Clarke
Melbourne
Australia
Clarke-Fogler
Fogler-Clarke
Memorial service for late Justice John M. Harlan at Supreme Court
Law figures from across the nation gathered in Washington to honor the late Associate Justice John M. Harlan. August EK Willson, Kentucky governor in retirement, presided at the memorial meeting held in the Supreme Court chambers.
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Washington
Supreme Court
John M. Harlan
August EK
Willson
Kentucky
Champ Clark Addresses Russia Passport Question
Speaker Champ Clark stated that the House has the right to pass a resolution in any form it sees fit regarding Russia's passport threat. He asserted the House’s authority and provided no further details.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Russia
Cummins Granted Bail After Grand Larceny Conviction
William J. Cummins, recently convicted of grand larceny in handling the Carnegie Trust Company funds, was admitted to bail in New York. The bond was set at $50,000.
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New York
William J. Cummins
Carnegie Trust Company
Goodrich settles with Goodwin for 115000 cash and real estate
New York reports attorney Herman L. Roth says Edna Goodrich receives 115000 in cash plus 504000 in real estate from Nat Goodwin, offsetting prior alimony. Goodrich plans to return to the stage within three weeks, not seeking another high-profile marriage.
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New York
Bec
Hona Goodrich
Herman. L. Roth
Goodwi
Mr. Roth
Mr. Goodwin
Standard Bonds
San Francisco
Los
War Insurance Fears Rise at Lloyds as War Risks Quoted
London reports a surge of inquiries for rates to cover the risk of a war between England and Germany. Several London houses received letters from Germany noting the unsettled international situation after Sir Edward Grey's speech. Many Lloyds underwriters refused to entertain war risk proposals, while a few quoted seven to ten guineas per cent for six months.
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London
Lloyds
England
Germany
Eoward Grey
Earthquake Hits Mexico City with No Damage Reported
A heavy earthquake lasting over two minutes struck Mexico City at 12 40 p m on December 16. No damage or loss of life is reported.
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Mexico City
New Era of Prosperity Dawns Across Nation
New York reports a dawning era of prosperity with optimism replacing pessimism among bankers railroad executives and merchants. Experts foresee revived activity in 1912 surpassing 1910 and 1911. Traveling salesmen return to cities carrying hopeful notices from across the country. E H Gary United States Steel chairman notes his company’s business far ahead of last year at this time.
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New York
E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Two Men Charged With Robbing Train in Georgia
George H. Hill and Henry Eckstorm, said to be from Baltimore, were arrested for the Coast Line train robbery at Hardeeville. They await a United States commissioner hearing next week in Chatham county jail. They claim alibis and say they were in bed during the robbery. Postal inspectors and Assistant U.S. District Attorney Akerman prepare for the hearing.
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Savannah
George H. Hill
Henry Eckstorm
Baltimore
Coast Line
Hardeeville
Chatham County
United States
Hill
Eckstorm
Kickstorm
Akerman
South Carolina
Miss Clara Barton In Precarious Condition At Home
Washington December 16 Miss Clara Barton founder of the American Red Cross and longtime president lies in a precarious condition at her home near Washington. Friends hoped to celebrate her ninetieth birthday on Christmas Day but have given up that idea as she has been failing since last winter. Only intimate friends may see her. Her illness reportedly weakened her heart and affected her throat.
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Clara Barton
American ‘Red Cross
Washington
American Red Cross
Gten
Echko
Barton
Weather forecast for North and South Carolina
Washington reports fair skies for North Carolina and South Carolina with colder conditions expected Sunday.
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Washington
North Carolina
South Carolina
Lusitania Delayed On Record Trip
The Lusitania failed to depart on schedule due to fog delaying the start of a voyage to beat the Mauretania’s round trip record. Captain Charles waited as a fog delay and a too thick fob prevented sailing. departure occurred at 6:26 pm before heading toward Fishguard with hopes to complete the voyage by Friday morning.
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New York
Charles
Staten Island
Fishguard
Wolgast Leaves Hospital for Seaside Recovery
Ad Wolgast world lightweight champion leaves Clara Barton Hospital after two weeks, taken by car to his Venice seaside cottage. He is nearly recovered from appendicitis surgery and plans to resume championship fighting before July 4.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Clara Barton
Ad Wolgast
Venice
Wolgast
LaFollette Team Aims to Kill Roosevelt Rumor in Ohio
In Columbus on December 16, LaFollette campaign managers say Ohio speakers will include Pinchot and James R. Garfield to counter Roosevelt sentiment. They claim Garfield and Pinchot enjoy Roosevelt’s confidence and intend to reassure progressives, smoothing the path for LaFollette.
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Columbus
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
LaFollette Campaign
Cover Pinchot
James R. Gareld
LaFollette
Garfield
Pinchot
Roosevelt
Chorus Girls Seek Damages Suit Over False Imprisonment
York prison detail details a civil action for damages against Lillian Gra and another, with claims of false imprisonment and malicious prosecution. Miss Conrad alleges damages up to 100000 dollars, while Mrs Grahash has not set a specific amount.
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An York
Lisleigh
Lillian Grahe
Urber
Pridayof
Gloom in De Talleyrand Ducal House Over Gifted Jayette
In Paris on December 16, the ducal house of De Talleyrands faced disappointment as a Christmas gift for the nursery was anticipated but the Jayette was laid aside after the expected congratulations from many sources.
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Paris
de Talleyrands
Revenue Cutter Sails to Find Lost Tug Albatross
The revenue cutter Onondaga was ordered from Baltimore to search for the tug Albatross bound from Southern ports for Baltimore. It has not been heard since Wednesday night after passing Cape Lookout in a leaking condition.
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Washington
Onondaga
Baltimore
Cape Lookout
Whiskey lobby testified before Illinois inquiry in senate
Washington December 16 not in session the senate meets at 2 PM Monday. State Representative Hail of Illinois testified before the former election inquiry that a whiskey lobby existed at Springfield. Louise D Brandeis of Boston spent his third day before the senate interstate commerce committee giving views on the trust evil.
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Hail
Illinois
Springfield
Louise D. Brandeis
Boston
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate Debates Urgent Deficiency Bill and Trade Restraint Amendment
At noon the body debated a $2 270 000 urgent deficiency bill with a late afternoon passage plan. Inquiries commissions remain recessed until Monday. An anti trust amendment shifts proof of reasonableness of trade restraints to the defendant. Lenroot introduced the measure while Fitzgerald criticized underbudgeted estimates and looming treasury deficit. Mann urged amending Sulzer resolution on the Russian treaty to drop objectionable language.
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Lenroot
Fitzgerald
Treasury
Mann
Dynamitings Planned Across Nation Revealed in McNamara Confession
Ortie E. McManigal testified that John J McNamara planned to station six to eight men nationwide to cause simultaneous sudden accidents. The grand jury examined links between McNamara’s $1000 monthly pay from the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers and McManigal’s fees. Evidence showed dynamite used for Peoria accidents shipped from Albany to Muncie under a false name.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John J.mcnamara
Ortie E. McManigal
McManigal
J. J. McNamara
Omah
Neb
Columbus
J. B. McNamara
John McNamara
International ‘Association of Bridge and Structural Iron
McManigak
Muncie
Peoria
Ills
J. W.’ McGraw
Albany
Wogon
Death by own action ends King of South’s hardware era
George L. Haven once led the South’s hardware trade and ran the H.B. Corbin Company in Atlanta. Financial reverses and family separations driven him to Jersey City where he died by poison in a Mercer Street room, believing a return to a lucrative post awaited him. The Havens were prominent in Atlanta and the South hardware scene.
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New York
George L. Haven
South
Mercer Street
Jersey City
Aly
Atlanta
Haven
H.B
Corbin Company
Atante
Nashville
Tenn
Baer
Remembered Kindness Sparks Civic Mystery in Nashville
General C. P. Thruston of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland received an unsigned letter in Nashville on December 16 offering $100 from Los Angeles as repayment for a long ago kindness. The note said it included the money as a return of a past favor. The giver remains unidentified and Thruston is seeking the sender’s name.
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Nashvile
Tent
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
Los Angeles
New York
Mrs Mildred Easton Advocates Making the Most of Husbands
Mrs Mildred M Easton founder of the Life as a Fine Art Club addressed over three hundred members at a recent meeting. She urged women to strive for happiness by reforming or best using their husbands rather than seeking to rid themselves of them. The speech emphasized harmonious domestic life over conflict.
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Mildred M. Easton
The
Life As A Fine Art Club
Easton
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