White Flag Sent On By Diaz In Mexico
The peace commission sent by President Diaz left Chihuahua to meet Revolutionists at San Isidro. Rebels promised to aid passage of the commission’s train bearing a white flag marking a rare government gesture in thirty years. Government troops guard Torreon Gomez Palacio and other cities to repel attacks. Fourteen soldiers killed in a clash near Gomez state of Chihuahua when insurgents ambushed a train.
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Chihuahua
Diaz
San Isidro
Mexico City
Torreon
Gomez Palacio
Bisbee
Ariz
Gomer
Ofhihuahua
William Hilldreth
Ben Bneed
William Nell
Sulphur Springs
Hildreth
United States
Gomez
Girl Stolen From Harem Faces Deportation Order
Marie Hople a Greek girl rescued from a Turkish pasha’s harem in Damascus has been ordered deported by Immigration Inspectors on Ellis Island. Her sister, a Brooklyn resident, pleaded with officials to reconsider, saying she would be sent back to certain death. The case will be appealed to Washington.
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New York
Marie Hople
Antonio Johara
Damascus
Bills Island
Wendling Faces Fate as Jury Begins Deliberations
Louisville December 2 Hundreds crowded the streets to watch Joseph Wendling on trial for the murder of Alma Kellner as the prisoner and jury marched to the church where the crime was said to occur The jury and Wendling also visited the parochial school beneath which Kellner's body allegedly lay The defense rested and arguments are set for tomorrow
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Louisville
Joseph Wendling
Alma Kellner
Wendling
Kellner
Philadelphia broker in Baltimore attempts suicide
Frank EB Alexander a 25 year old stock and bond broker from Philadelphia, after fleeing to Baltimore to die by his own action, was found unconscious in Mercy Hospital after a hotel disappearance. His brother in law Joseph Kane aided the search. Alexander's mind is said to be upset by Christian Science studies and he remains in critical condition.
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Baltimore
Frank EB. Alexander
Philadelphia
Mercy
Alexander
Girard Avenue
Calnterphis
E. Kelley
Joseph H. Kane
Miss Kelley
Mr. Alexander
Junker
Kane
Hots Junker
Mercy Hospital
Pat
Ronald McDonald
Atlantic Frust Company
Jamacia
Alexandria
Woman Artist Finley Dies After Starvation in Philadelphia
Mina Finley, a Philadelphia artist, died after years of starvation while painting a self portrait. Dr. Faust diagnosed tonitic starvation and she died following surgery. She was daughter of James Finley and had support from a Arizona senator brother until his 1995 death.
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Philadelphia
Mies Hila Fineley
Canvay
Eyda
Miss Finley
Mina Finley
James Finley
Wave White
Arizona
Ely
Retired Lieutenant Scathingly Denounces Army Practices
An attorney for the retired lieutenant cites abuses and criticizes military practices. The document portrays strong dissent among senior officers and calls for accountability within the service structure.
Promotion Through Influence of Wife Debate at Supreme Court
Justice White reproved Alexander H Bacon in a case involving Lieut Winslow H Reeves seeking reinstatement. Bacon denounced recent administrations for requiring lickspittle behavior, warning imperialism erodes officer independence and that promotion by flattery weakens efficiency.
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Washington
Alexander H. Bacon
Justice White
Supremeourt
Bacon
Winslow H. Reeves
Dances End in Tragedy as Young Man Drops Dead
In Worcester Massachusetts George L Johnson 21 collapsed and died at a ball just before asking a young woman to dance. Doctors cited heart weakness worsened by excessive dancing. To calm the scene the hall owner ordered the orchestra to play a waltz while Johnson was removed.
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Worcester
Mass
George L. Johnson
Confession to Police in Mitsunaga Case Debate
Denver on December 2 featured arguments over the admissibility of a police confession attributed to Genkyo Mitsunaga in the murder of Mrs. Katherine Wilson. Defense lawyers contend the statement was coerced, while Mitsunaga claims he was in a separate room during the attack.
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Mitsunaga
Denver
Genkyo Mitsunaga
Trian
Katherine Wilson
Wilson
Aged 91 yearns for balloon flight in Spencer
Mrs. Lucy Belknap Baldwin of Spencer Massachusetts, aged 91 yesterday, expresses belief she will ride in a balloon before she dies. At her birthday reception she said she would step into the basket and tell the pilot to release the rope. She has witnessed the locomotive, steamboat and automobile come to pass. Her first ride in a car was at 38.
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Spencer
Mass
Lucy Belknap Baldwin
Pittsburg Opera Fund Faces Collapse Without Support
Pittsburg voices warn the symphony may end if funds fail to materialize. Edward Jenkins, a longtime donor, has stopped further backing after already pledging and losing substantial sums, signaling two scheduled concerts could be the last if finances do not improve.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra
Aviator Augustus Post Injured In Air Accident
New Orleans December 2 Augustus Post, a noted aviator, fell sixty feet in a Curtiss bi plane when the tail struck a tree causing the craft to crash. Post sustained severe injuries.
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Aviaton
California Population Sees 60 Percent Rise Since 1900
Washington reports California now has 2 2 million people, up 60.1 percent from 1900 figures of 1 486 063. The data contrasts with Virginia’s population around 2 125, reflecting broad national growth trends since 1900.
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California
Hom
Washington
State of
Virginia
Beulah Home Birth Risks Attention From Chicago Doctors
A 22-year-old Beulah Home resident at 2144 North Clarke street gave birth to a 8 lb 1/2 oz baby, while the mother weighs about 80 pounds. The mother Ethel is short and youthful in appearance yet proud of her infant. The father fled the city after the birth. a warrant for his arrest was issued. Earlier, a 10-year-old mulatto girl from Brooklyn also became a mother.
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Chicago
Dec
Beulah
North Clarke Street
Ethel
Storm
Minister Accused of Mail Fraud In Patent Investment Scam
A minister faces charges of using the mails to defraud through the National Patent Investment Company. He allegedly mailed circulars to patent holders promising exploitation of their patents for $4.04, with funds kept by Ford while the promised publication allegedly remains unreleased.
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National Patent Investment Company
It Ie
Eich
Ford
Glover Case Defense Challenges Epithet Claim
Cambridge withershows testimony as defense argues Mrs Glover used no indecent language in denouncing her husband during the murder trial of Hattie Leblanc. George Freeman testified he heard a vile epithet, while the witness recounts he heard no such words.
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Cambridge, Maes
Lillon M. Glover
Hattie Leblanc
George J. Freeman
Glover House
Tariff Board to Reveal Trust Impact, President Says
President Schurman of Cornell told the Business Men's league that Taft's tariff board will reveal whether tariffs confer monopoly on certain trusts and mislead the public, and calls for amendments to correct the situation.
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Auburn
Schurman
Cornell
Business Men's League
Taft
Tariff Board
Greater Berlin to form union with seven million populace
Berlin officials estimate a bill to bind Berlin and surrounding towns into a Greater Berlin district. The combined area will house 8.4 million people with the city proper near 3.5 million residents.
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Greater Berlin
Berlin
Merce
How
Fifteen Injured in Laneste Mo Railroad Wreck
Fifteen people were hospitalized after a derailment near Laneste Missouri this morning. Investigators say the crash may have been deliberate and are probing the cause while the injured are expected to recover.
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Laneste
Dee
Salome Dancer Invited to Detroit Despite Comparisons
Mayor Hreitmeyer welcomes Mary Garden to Detroit offering wiggle and spectacle on stage while police promise caution. Officials note censorship may guide the premiere with a censor on site. Reports say Garden barred in Baltimore and Chicago and Atlanta also bars Salome.
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Detroit
Mary Garden
Salome
Calcago
Wigele
Hreitmeyer
Mordkin
Yarlova
Chicago
St Mary Garden
Downey
Antil
Baltimore
Wool Growers Elect Officers at Thermopolis Meeting
Sheridan reports J. A. Detfelder W re elected president and George Walker secretary of the Wyoming Wool Growers association. The Thermopolis convention concluded with awards and discussions on wool growing interests.
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Sheridan
J. A. Detfelder
George
Walker
Wyoming Wool Growers’ Association
Thermopolis
Taft Reviews Supreme Court Hopefuls in Washington
President Taft met with senators representatives and briefed himself on candidates for supreme court posts and a commerce court seat. Judge Sanborn of St Paul was ruled out after the Standard Oil decision. Associate Justice Swayzee of New Jersey and Chief Justice Gummers of New Jersey were among those considered.
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Supreme Court
Timawa
Washington
Taft
Commerce Court
Olbreuit
Sanborn
St. Paul
Swayzee
New Jersey
Gummers
New Jersey Supreme Court
Republican Report On Ballinger Next Week
Washington Dec 2 chairman Nelson announced the Republican members report on the Ballinger Pinchot investigating committee will be completed only next week. The Democratic members will be given a chance to set the majority report before it goes to Congress.
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Republacan
Ballinger
Washington
Cairman Nelson
Ballinger-Pinchot
Commietee
Conerees
Copper Town Fire Devastates Enosville in Duck Town District
In December a major blaze swept through Coppit Mul En Dock Town, Enosville, destroying most of Copper HUI town in the Duck Town copper district. Property losses estimated at $75,000.
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Coppit Mul EN Dok
Enosville
Copper Hui
Duck Town
Tamil Ton Performs Biplane Flight Over Memphis
An unverified report states Tamil Ton traveled four miles in a bi plane near Memphis at a claimed speed of 1916 miles per hour. The item appears to be a cryptic, early aviation anecdote with uncertain details.
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Memphis
Charles K. Hayalton
United Irish League of America Sends Funds to Ireland
On the eve of crucial British election polls the United Irish League of America forwarded $10,000 to the Irish National party, bringing its six week total to $60,000. League representatives cite adverse British press reaction to American dollars as boosting contributions nationwide.
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Boston
United Irish League of America Today
Irish National Party
League
United States
Buckner cherishes Hart county log cabin mint bed
Kentucky's Gen Buckner, 88, former governor and 1898 vice presidential hopeful, says he is happier than anyone in the world living in his log cabin on his Hart county farm. He describes a mint bed, a red clay cabin, a spring, and simple pleasures that keep him tied to home over a lavish palace offer.
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Louisville
Simon Holiver Buckner
United States
General Buckner
Kentucky
House of Governors
Hart
Old Hart County
Not Guilty Acquittal for Falls in Fort Russell Murder Trial
Private Samuel Falls, a colored hospital corps member, is acquitted of murder in a trial at the United States Court here after a 12 to 0 jury decision. The shooting of Private Walter Faulkner during a kitchen quarrel at Fort Russell’s officer quarters is described with disputed motives and conflicting testimonies.
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Samuel Falls
Falle
Fort Russell
Falls
Fort R
Walter Faulkner
Ninth Cavalry
Faulkner
E Ehooti
United States
Tw. Hurke
W. B. Roasted
Pinchot and Roosevelt feud over Ballinger greeting
Washington dispatch notes ongoing friction between former chief forester Gifford Pinchot and former President Theodore Roosevelt. Pinchot objected to Roosevelt's hearty greeting of Secretary Ballinger at a Longworth residence reception, linking the split to the New York Republican convention. The Hallinger Pinchot controversy reemerges as the Washington press signals a possible clash during the new Congress.
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Washington
Per. T
Gifford Pinchot
Roosevelt
Pinchot
Ballinger
Longworth
New York
Sellafoy Cummins
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