United States Holds Zelaya to Account Over Nicaraguan Crisis
Washington reports a government stance holding Zelaya responsible for alleged torture and executions. Secretary Knox returns Filipe Rodrigues passport from the Nicaraguan legation as the U S shifts toward recognizing Nicaraguan revolutionists, while diplomatic ties with Nicaragua are strained and a Philippine-style official note outlines the crisis.
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Washington
Bae
Acton
Congress
Knox
Filipe Rodrigues
Ness
Lerries
United States
Zelaya
Americana
Nicer- Apu
Hearn
Mintaler
Niémr
Sonor
Doll dispute sparks riot in Meadow Lands village
A doll led to a fight between two village girls at Meadow Lands, triggering a riot as slashed bystanders and authorities intervened. The melee left about a dozen of the crowd arrested while chaos forced residents from their homes and several were knocked unconscious during the scuffle.
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Piltubure
Meadow Lands
Cooked Alive Incident in Turkish Bath
A scrambled report from Kenton Harbor Michigan dated December 1 notes a man named Wally in a Turkish bath area was reportedly burned alive. Details are jumbled but indicate serious injuries and a precarious condition for Holcomb of this city.
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Kenton Harbor
Mich
Wally Vookad
Fight to finish on Cannonism and Aldrichism at coming session
Washington dispatch analyzes political clash in Congress as Cannon and Aldrich influence aims clash with reformers. Taft faces pressure over potential Roosevelt realignment, while 1912 nomination and party unity hinge on Congress action or inaction this winter.
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Washington
Grea Britain
House of Lords
Great Britain
House of Jords
Busines
Tate
Congress
Cannon
Cummins
Senate
Taft
Roosevelt
Who Will Get Big Fight Open To Question
A murky sports page item discusses a proposed heavyweight championship bout uncertain in New York and Hoboken. It notes possible bidders and alliances around Coffrath Gleason and Borger amid talk of a large fee tied to Utah Nevada or California.
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Coffrath
Persoan
Moving Pictures
Gleason
Sam Borger
Jeffrion
Coffroth
Hickard
Ron
Utah
Nevada
California
Railroad Dodges Law By Changing Hands
New York December 1 Six thousand five hundred miles of the St Louis and San Francisco Railroad company changed hands today by severance from the Rock Island with which it was merged in 1903. Purchasers are B F Yoakum and B L Winchell backed by leading Middle West capitalists. Dissolution aimed to avoid federal intervention as the two roads par at many points. The Frisco will form an alliance with the Edwin Jeh and recently acquired the Kansas and Texas.
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New York
St Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company
Rock Island
B. F. Yoakum
Frisco
Anco
Edwin Jeh
Kansas & Texas
Dixon man buys River Current weekly newspaper
Dixon Wyoming December 1 Charles R. Spillman has purchased the River Current a weekly newspaper published at its place from M L B Pickett who founded the publication about a year ago and takes possession with the current issue
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Powee
Dixon Wheely
Dixon, Wyo
Charles RE. Spillman
River Current
Hie Place
MLB
Pickett
Preacher Burned at Stake in Cochran Reveals Fatal Clash
In Cochran Georgia a Black preacher accused of fatally striking W. B. Booth near town was captured by the police and burned at the stake. The event occurred today amid tense backlash as authorities investigated the case and communities reacted to the violence.
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Cochran, Ga
John How
W. B. Booth
Wlohe
DISCUSS CHARGES IN FORESTER PIN CONTROVERSY
Washington reports state secretary Ballinger declined to discuss whether Attorney General Wickersham filed a report with the president. He said no statement could be made and that details would have to come from the White House. The White House offered no comment.
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Washington
Dec
Ballinger
Wickershaw
Forester Pin
White House
Reward Offered for Popoo Ears Arrest in Bagge Wyoming
Local residents report a dog theft and threaten vigilante action if the suspect is not captured. Mrs Swenr foger has posted a reward of $160 for information leading to the arrest of the prisoner connected to the incident.
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Ry. Swenrfoger
Asquith to Press Budget Rights in Commons Clash
London reports Premier Asquith will move a resolution asserting the lordships refusal to approve the budget breaches constitutional rights and usurps the house of commons. He plans to outline privileges, fix prorogation day, and faces replies from Balfour and John Redmond as the crisis deepens.
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London
Asquith
House of Commons
House of Lords
Balfour
Commons
Burget
John Redmond
Labor Party
Lord Lansdowne
10 Downing Street
England
Railroads Tie-Up A Serious Thing
News from December 1 reports a major railroad strike hurting Northwest movement. Twelve thousand workers idle, terminals jammed, and fuel and food shipments delayed in Montana and Minnesota. Ottawa and Seattle agencies send agents but workers resist returning. perishable freight is refused and delays rise.
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Paul
Hawley
Switchmens’ Union
Minneapolis
Iron Range
Minnesota
Northwest States
Montana
Butte
Anaconda
Great Falls
Washington
Martin A. Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Neill
Seattle
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
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