Regulars Crushed in Disgrace and Retreat at La Junta
Dispatches from El Paso report federal troops routed by insurrectos at La Junta with 160 government soldiers surrendering and marching toward Chihuahua. The engagement follows the San Andrew clash. a Menace train was seized by rebels and activity near Pedernales is noted along with cavalry movements around Gallegos near Chihuahua.
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L Paso
Mexico Northwestern Railroad
la Junta
Chihuahua
Navarro
Hernandez
San Andrew
Mexico City
Pedernaies
Eagle Pass
Presido
Mexico
el Paso
Janos el Valle
Gallegos
Chiluahug
Depew Bill Seeks Higher Pay for Federal Judges
Washington December 16. A bill by General Depew of New York proposes substantial raises for federal judges. Chief Justice would earn 15000 dollars annually and each associate justice 17500 dollars. Circuit judges would receive 10000 and district judges 6000.
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Washington
Genalor Depew
New York
United States
Cook asserts return after North Pole claim amid mental strain
Dr. Frederick A. Cook, the Brooklyn traveler who claimed to reach the North Pole, says he will reappear next week after a year in self imposed exile. In Hampton's Magazine he describes extreme mental and physical stress, noting visions and fatigue during the journey, and acknowledges doubt over reaching the Pole. He is now in Poughkeepsie, awaiting further steps.
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New York
Frederick A. Cook
Brooklyn
North Pole
Cook
Poughkeepsie
America
Europe
Hampton's
Dr. Cook
Hampton's Magazine
Helberg
Champ Clark Details Platform for Speaker Bid
Washington December 16 Champ Clark issued a statement to House members outlining his speaker bid platform. He backs committees appointed by a committee, tariff revision schedule by schedule, and a Democratic caucus planned for January 19 to pick Ways and Means and Rules committees with broader participation.
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Washington
Champ Clark
Park
House
Stratton Kept In Self Defense in Cavalry Guard House Shooting
Inquiries into the Fort Russell guardhouse shooting reveal Private Stratton fired at Private Wooden during guard duty after an alleged contempt act. Wooden died from the shot and Stratton was restrained by fellow guards and later jailed. authorities note bloodied, tentative motives and a knife found near Wooden.
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Fort Russell
Wooden
Ninth Cavalry
Stratton
Walle
Browne
Etralion
Fred Staw
First Convention of Women Voters To Be Held
Tacoma plans announced the first national convention of women voters to meet January 14. Governor Brady of Idaho called the gathering, with Utah Wyoming Colorado and Washington among participants representing about 270000 women voters.
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Women Voters
Tacoma
Wash
Brady
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Washington
Cudahy Settlement Grants Mrs Jack Cudahy 5000 Year
Los Angeles reports reveal a 5000 dollar annual settlement to Mrs Jack Cudahy from Michael Cudahy after a Kansas City incident. The agreement binds the family to educate the children and pay 150000 to each at twenty one, provided she remains unmarried and free of misconduct.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Michael Cudahy
Jack Cudahy
Cudahy
Kansas City
Jere Lilis
Chicago
Calfornia
Academy of the Holy Name
Ramona
Alhambra
Secure delay at Leyden mine rescue as fumes hinder progress
A rescue party led by J. Roberts advanced 300 feet toward the Leyden mine entombed miners, but debris and gas-filled passages slow progress. Dead mules obstruct the way, and officials fear none may be alive when reached tomorrow.
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Leyden
J. ©. Roberts
Publisher jailed for contempt over injunction ruling
Dee Wash December 16 Leroy Sandere publisher of the Evening Star was found in contempt of court for crincising a court for granting an injunction to the Puget Sound Electric railroad. He was sentenced to four months in the county jail. Hugh Allen managing editor received thirty days and the Star Publishing Company was fined 300 dollars. Bail could not be posted due to the late hour and Sandere remained jailed until tomorrow. He collapsed when taken to a cell and Alten was permitted to return home tonight or his wife is seriously ill. The case will be appealed.
Driver Thrown From Wagon In Apparent Accident
An exhibit driver suffered critical injuries when he was reportedly ejected from his wagon after a collision. The incident, described with difficult text, indicates the wagon hooks and equipment caused severe facial injury as the driver’s head emerged from the back of the wagon.
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Las Angeles
Doc
Chax
Brat Dam Ice Brings Havoc Amid Hurricane Loss
A damaged page notes a hurricane raging offshore causing enormous damage to shipping and power infrastructure. The storm slows rescue and relief efforts as crews assess Cragse-chance and port conditions while awaiting safer conditions.
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Brat Dam
Bret Gale
Bugiangd
Navy battleship fleet to sail covert Atlantic approach
Washington reports the battleship fleet will cruise from the English Channel to the Atlantic as a test of coastal defense. Rear Admiral Schroeder leads the battleships while Rear Admiral Staunton commands a cruiser squadron including Tennessee Washington Montana North Carolina and scouts Birmingham Chester Salem. The battleship fleet departs December 11 from the Harlish Channel and the cruiser contingent sails soon after January 1.
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Washington
Navy Department
English Channel
Hampton Roads
Atlantic
Seaton Schroeder
A. Staunton
Senate
Staunton
Tennessee
Wrashington
Montana
North Carolina
Birmingham
Chester
Salem
Harlish Channel
Full Carload of Babies On Way South From New York
A train car carrying 26 babies under three, from a New York foundling home, travels 2,500 miles to Houston and San Antonio to be adopted by foster families. An agent from the Sisters of Charity hospital arranges homes. six nurses and Sister Rachael supervise the journey.
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Chicago
New York City
Houston
San Antonio
Texas
San Onio
New York Founding Hospital
Sisters of Charity of
Marguerite
Henry
Thomas
Rachael
Japs Will Abide by Verdict of Expert
Denver readers report Japanese residents backing a fund to have Mitsunaga examined by Dr. Klugh Munsterberg of Harvard. If Munsterberg finds guilt beyond reasonable doubt, they accept life imprisonment. if doubt exists they will appeal the case.
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Denver
Jienkyo Mitsunaga
Katherine Wilson
Klugh Munterberg
Warvard University
Munterberg
Mitsunaga
Munsterberg
NiSetren Arrests Poe Using Malla to Defraud
Port inspectors arrested nineteen suspects in Philadelphia on charges related to mall usage to defraud. The cases include a show company selling stock under false pretences, sale of patent medicine, advertising a correspondence school, defrauding an express company, and buying goods via the mall and failing to pay.
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Nisetren
POE
MALLA
Philadelphia
Poatal
Puplle
Ind Alao
Matle
Falline
Capital Investment Company Raided in Chicago
In Chicago on December 14, Simon McMile, alleged head of Capital Investment Company, said to be a bucketshop, was arrested and released on bond after a raid. The firm to be investigated by a federal grand jury Monday, with warrants issued for more arrestees and for correspondents of the company.
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Wead
AIA Grob Bucketshop
Chicago
Eighteen Hunters Die During New England Season
The end of hunting in New England reports eighteen deaths for the season. Youths under 21 led the victims, with ten killed by others’ guns and three by drowning. Maine tops with ten fatalities, followed by New Hampshire with five, Rhode Island two, and Vermont one. Massachusetts and others reported fewer.
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Boston
Ynes
New England
Maine
New Hatmpeblire
Rhode Island
Vermont
Massachusetts
Four Schooners Wrecked Off Massachusetts Coast
Boston December 14. Reports indicate four schooners wrecked off the Massachusetts coast as a bre ward storm rages. The revenue cutter Gresham aided vessels in distress and searched the seas for affected crews.
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Boston
Massachusette
Gresham
War Squared and the War Readiness Debate
Washington, Dec. 16. Members of Congress clash over war readiness as Tawney and other officials face criticism for unprepared forces and obsolete weapons. Rumors of a looming U S Japan conflict surface amid calls for larger military appropriations and Pacific defense measures.
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Washington
Congress
Tawney
McLachlan
California
Hobson
Navy
Meyer
Leonard Wood
War Department
United States
Japan
Dickinson
House
Humphrey
Pacific Coast
Taft
Minnesota
Appropriations Committee
The State Leader Promotes Wyoming News Readership
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