Indictment of Mrs Ford Foreshadows a Big Scandal
Cincinnati reports speculative questions over pleas in a major defalcation case involving railroad funds and prominent society figures. Charles L Warriner faces grand larceny charges with possible guilty plea to shield women of high social standing from scandal. Mrs Steward-Yord linked to the matter denies involvement, while pressure grows for disclosures.
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Ford
Cincinnati
Ohio
Charles L. Warriner
Hitory
Jean- Mlle Steward-Food
Net
Warriner
Sentimental Appeals Fail to Move Alabama Voters
Birmingham Nov 30 The defeat of the prohibition constitutional amendment in Madison was explained by Senator John Ston who said the section is set by men who will not write measures into the constitution. He stated sentimental appeals will not force a reversal and that Alabama remains conservative and unshaken by fear.
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Birmingham
John Ston
Alabama
Rockefeller Not Bluffed by Assassination Plot
John D Rockefeller ignored a reported assassination plot and drove to the station with no special guard. He directed his chauffeur to take a circuitous route to approach the station from the opposite side of his home. Sawyer Smith of Minerva claimed he heard two men plotting to kill the magnate in Alliance.
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Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
New York
Sawyer Smith
Minerva
Alliance
Lords Refuse to Pass Budget For First Time in 300 Years
London, Nov. 30. The house of Lords tonight refused formal assent to the budget for the first time in three centuries, blocking the government’s tax plan. The Lansdowne amendment failed 350 to 75, with a small demonstration after the vote. The budget now goes to the country for approval or rejection.
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London
House of Jorde
Lansdowne
House of Commons
Amren
Rosebery
Morley
Cromer
Balfour
Burleigh
Canterbery
York
Bendernagle Rejects Goat Tag in Sugar Refining Case
New York November 30 James F Bendernagle rejects being made the goats of the American Sugar Refining company and may testify for the government before trial ends. A witness says employees were paid to be crooked and Bendernagle’s counsel states he will testify truthfully on his own defense and acknowledge performing duties under orders while with the trust.
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New York
James F. Bendernagle
American Sugar Refining Company
Wltnesa
Bendernagle
Bids Opened for Jeffries Johnson Fight in Hoboken
New York reports bids totaling over a million dollars will be opened at 11 oclock tomorrow in Hoboken for the Jeffries Johnson bout. Thirty five bids range from fifty thousand to one hundred sixty thousand dollars, with California favored to land the match among contenders Graney Caor th Gleason McCarey and Tex.
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New York
Hoboken
Jeffries-Johnson
California
Prince
Graney
Caorth
Gleason
McCarey
Tex
Midshipmen to Enjoy Trip Abroad Next Summer
The government plans to send 40 midshipmen from the naval academy to Europe for a summer cruise in foreign waters. Stops are expected at Mediterranean ports in France and Italy and several English ports. The voyage will use modern battleships, replacing the usual instruction cruise.
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Washington
Navy Academy
Europe
Mediterranean
France
Italy
Christmas Exposition Week Aims to Ease Holiday Buying
A Cheyenne gathering outlines Christmas Exposition Week to cut holiday hurry. Merchants discuss extended hours, special purchasing arrangements, and avoiding Christmas crowds. A Business Men's club is organized with S Pierce as chairman and J Podriletine as secretary to foster local commerce.
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Cheyenne Business Men’s Club
Pierce
Podriletine
Purm
Lee
Wil
Strike by Northwest switchmen halts rail traffic
After fifteen days of negotiations the Switchmen's Union of North America and thirteen Northwest railroad managers reached no settlement and twenty three hundred switchmen began a 6 o clock strike. The action halts trains north and west from St Paul toward Lake Superior and the Pacific, with wheat prices rising in Chicago as officials issued varying statements. The dispute centers on pay on Sundays and holidays, overtime, meal penalties, and changes to entry rules, with both sides accusing the other of inaction and arbitration refusal.
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St. Paul
Switchmen's Union of North America
Northwest
St. (Ay
Lake Superior
Pacific
Chicago
Erdman
Hawley
Eral Mapakeroe
Seven Ponte
Greatern
Rock Ieland
Great Anne
Chicago “Northwestern Railroad
Court halts labor leaders’ jailing in appeal stay
The Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia granted the petition of John T Mi and a member of the Federation of Labor. The contempt sentence was stayed indefinitely, delaying execution of the court's mandate and sending the case to the Supreme Court for review.
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Washington
Court of Appeals
District of Columbia
John Tmi
Meerjean Federation of Labor
Furn
United States
Financial charter of 1 in MENAC itr Washington
The final portion of the intended message was discussed at today's cabinet meeting. attention focused on the Panama Canal maturation and other features.
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Menac Itr
Ahington
Panawa Canal
Foolish Woman victim of bold blackmailers
Mrs. Mary Brandes, wife of a wealthy hotel keeper, accuses Miss Delia Goff and Jacob Lemondorf of extortion. Since December 1906 they allegedly threatened, deceived, and extorted about 15000 dollars from her to secure a divorce, while he allegedly conveyed warnings and collected funds. They were jailed on the extortion charges.
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New York
Mary Brandes
Delia Goff
Jacob Demondorf
Pinchot challenges Ballinger over conservation policy
Chief Forester Pinchot declares Congress must decide in coming session whether coal fields and water power sites stay in public hands or are handed to monopolies. He argues private development under public control is best but warns against ceding power to a few, fearing corporate control over the country.
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Washington
Forester Pinchot
Ballinger
Lyman Abbott
New York
Congress
Pinchot
Secelon
France and Mexico Involved in Nicaragua Turmoil
A wireless dispatch from Bluefields reports Zelaya's forces defeated near Rao, with 50 government troops killed and arms captured. Mexico proposes a peaceful solution to the Nicaraguan trouble, while France faces complaints over outrages against French citizens in Nicaragua. A Zelaya envoy suggests retirement on terms, Estrada's government vows to reject any terms short of recognition of the provisional government.
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Colon
Bluefields
Rao
Mexico City
Mexico
United States
New Orleans
San Jose
Conta Rica
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Faustino Montel
M. Menor
Larios
Lla
Nicaraguan Congress
Bstrada
Estrada
Lberal Party
Three Women Display Heroism In House Fire Rescue
A fire at 2:45 PM yesterday destroyed most of a house occupied by J. Wilwon at Ninetoquth and Amea streets. Mrs. J Dolong and Burgumacher were injured trying to save others, and Mrs. James Melwughin bravely reentered the blaze to carry two neighbors to safety before firefighters arrived. The origin is believed linked to a stove used at noon.
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J. Wilwon
Ninetoquth
Amea
J. Dolong
Gwar
Gor
Mia
Delong
James Melwughiin
Wilson
Burrymaster
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Rockefeller
Sugar Tan
Ners Mai Brand
Brandes
Frange
Peage
Despot
Mrs. Delong
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