Peace conference deadlock sparks fierce exchanges in London
Reports from London detail heated exchanges at the peace conference as Turkish and Balkan delegates refuse concessions. Dispatches note Turkish refusals over Adrianople and Saloniki, Greek retorts, and signs of renewed hostilities with German support shaping the stalemate. Estimates of Balkan war costs and troop losses are tabulated.
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Tur
Rechad Pasha
Turkey
Sask
Adrianople
Scutari
Saloniki
Dang- He
Bulearia
Selim
Constantinople
Tehatalja
Germany
England
Kirk Killsseh
Servia
Bulgaria
Greece
Montenegro
Russia
Italy
145 Rescued From Desert Isle After Ships Wrecked Near Reef
Marseille dispatch reports 145 passengers rescued from the French steamer Salasie after it wrecked on a reef about 40 miles off Madagascar during a cyclone. Passengers recount frantic seas, lifeboats lost, and a rescue by landings and improvised boats.
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Ree
Marseilles
Djemnah
Salasie
Matheascar
Indian Ocean
Salaxie
Diego Suaraa
Mauritiue
British Schooner Aldine Crew Believed Lost After Gale
The crew of the British schooner Aldine, bound from Boston to St Pierre, is believed drowned after a Tuesday gale. At daybreak the rock of the vessel was found on the north side of St Pierre roads with no trace of the crew.
Geys Blown Ashore Off Plymouth in Terrific Gale
The Brazilian passenger steamer Geys, sailing from Buenos Ayres, was driven ashore near Batten Bay by a fierce English Channel gale. Two echou ers were also blown onto the shore as the storm rages.
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Plymouth
England
Geys
Buenos Ayres
Batten Bay
Suffrage Army Near Albany marches to address Governor elect
The six woman hikers of the suffragette group reach Stockport after a five mile push from Hudson. They plan to reach Albany by December 31 to press their cause, while Christmas activities include a skating party and gifts for the troops. Miss Rosalie G. Jones leads in period costumes and delivers appeals to support women's suffrage.
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Stockport
N. Y
Albany
Sulzer
Hudson
Rosalie G. Jones
Miss Jones
Santa Claus
Abagaill Adams
Jessie Hardy Stubbs
Margaret Brent
Steal Car Value Reaches Million in New York
In New York City over five years automobiles worth not less than 1 million dollars have been stolen. Less than half were recovered and insurers have hired private detectives to catch thieves allied with disreputable garages. Police arrests occur but stops remain limited. insurers warn of sharp rate increases if thefts continue.
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New York
New York City
Woman Shot Caesarian Saves Child at Windsor Wedding
Mrs Frederick Bruwer was shot in the abdomen during a Windsor wedding when a revolver fired into the wedding party. A Caesarian operation saved a nine pound girl within half an hour. Mrs Bruwer's condition was reported improving. John Limdt and Jacob Lichtenwald were arrested as suspects.
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Colo
Frederick Bruwer
John Limdt
Jacob Lichtenwald
Siviking Mra
Bruner
Mra
Bruser
Rebels and Federals Clash Near Colonia Juarez
Federal forces under General Jose Blanco attacked Colonia Juarez in the Grandes district, moving 600 troops to strike rear and front. Four hours of fighting produced 7 000 rounds as both sides clashed, with rebels believed in town and casualties reported.
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EL Paso
Colonia Juarez
Grandes District
Persome
Jose Blanco
Colonia Juare
Prunes Shipped Cheaper by Parcels Post Ruling
Washington observers report government action lowers parcel post rate on prunes. A California grower planned a two carriage shipment to New York in eight pound boxes, initially priced at six cents per unit before express firms cut rates to thirty five cents. Dr. Grandfield predicts parcel post may push all press rates toward rock bottom prices.
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Washington
Pru
Charles P. Grandfield
San Diego
Cal
Earlieor
New York
Express Co
Grandfield
Parcels Post
Senate committee chairmanships to be reallocated after reorganization
The Senate plans to assign chairmanships by seniority after its reorganization. Senator Bacon will lead Foreign Affairs, Culbertson will head Judiciary, with Simmons Finance, Tillman Navy, Johnston Military Affairs, Bankhead Post Offices, Martin Appropriations, More Agriculture, Newlands Commerce, Swanson Public Buildings and Grounds, and Overman Rules.
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United States
Senate
Bacon
Judiciary
Foreign Affairs
Judiciary Committee
Culbertson
Texas
Simmons
North Carollns
Navy
Tillman
South Carolina
Joseph F. Johnston
Alabama
John H. Bankhead
Thomas 8. Martin
Virginia
Thomas P.iore
Oklahoma
Francia G. Newlands
Nevada
Claude A. Swanson
Lee G. Overman
North Carolina
Pleasure and Privilege of Presidency Bestowed on MacVeagh
Washington note describes Franklin MacVeagh of Chicago as enjoying the Christmas honor of acting as president for one day due to the absence of President Taft and Secretary Knox. The treasury secretary, a Democrat, serves as the third navigator of the ship of state in this rare arrangement.
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Washington
The
United
Franklin MacVeagh
Chicago
Treasury
MacVeagh
William H. Taft
Philander C. Knox
Ship of State
Wealth Found on Deceased Woman After Death
The body of Mrs. Sarah Johnson, who with her sister Mrs. Mary Scott died in poverty on Christmas Eve from pneumonia in Louis, was examined. A bag tied around Mrs. Johnson’s wrist contained five thousand six hundred four dollars in cash and gold watches. The sisters had lived in Pueblo and later in New Mexico.
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Louis
Sarah Johnson
Mies Mary Scott
Mre
Johnson
Pueblo
Oas
New Mexico
Taft to Name Zone Chief Upon Panama Return
The Arkansas with President Taft aboard sailed from Colon for Key West at 7 p m with Goethals boarding the Delaware. Arkansas and escorts expected at Key West Sunday Taft to appoint a civil governor for the canal zone upon returning to Washington. Goethals may serve as governor until successors chosen from canal staff.
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Arkansas
Taft
Key Wet
Colonel Goethals
Delaware
Washington
Panama
Canal Zone
Canal Commission
Goethals
Rivalry Cause Told For Panama Explosion
Dispatches to the Panaman legation report the explosion outside the Tivoli area in Panama City as the result of business rivalry between two local merchants. Police guarded Taft’s route from station to the National theater during the dance honoring the president last night.
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Washington
Tivoli Hotel
Taft
National Theater
Panama
Panaman Legation
Retirement Authorized for General Edward J McClearnand
Acting on advice of the attorney general and the judge advocate general of the army the secretary of war directs General Edward J McClearnand to retire next Friday with brigadier general of the line status He heads the board of cavalry officers inspecting foreign military establishments Appointed by Taft his Senate nomination failed to act so he retires December 29 before confirmation can be had.
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Washington
Army
Secretary of War
Edward J. McClearnand
McClearnand
Cavalry
Taft
Senate
Prisoner jailed over corns and knife find in New York
YONKERS N Y December 26 Lawrence Merkel says he was jailed over Christmas due to corns. In police court a minor charge led to a razor found in his pocket. He told the judge I have corns on both feet and share them with this razor. The court detained him in $1000 ball for the grand jury.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Lawrence Merkel
M Mirkel
Veteran Shot Away His Jaw in Rock Springs
Patrick Regan aged 65 was shot Tuesday with a .45 caliber pistol in Rock Springs Wye. His lower jaw was shot away and he lies at the hospital with death momentarily expected. He was a Union Pacific night watchman and city lightman, described as one of three old veterans of the town. he has three daughters.
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Wye
Patrick Regan
Union Pacific
Resan
Bond
Jury Deliberates Guilty Verdicts in Dynamite Conspiracy Case
Indianapolis dispatch reports three months of testimony as jurors review a sweeping dynamite conspiracy involving union officials and local agents. Key figures include McNamara brothers and Ortie McManigal, with letters and weapons exhibited for juror reference.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Los Angeles
McNamara
Frank M. Ryan
New York
Pacific Coast
Olaf Trehmoe
Eugene A. Clancey
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
J. E. Munsey
Jack Bright
New Orleans
Phillip A. Cooley
Frank C. Webb
Boston
Michael J. Young
New England
Buffalo
John T. Butler
Cleveland
Shuggers
Peter J. Smith
George Anderson
John J
James B. McNamara
Ortie McManigal
Edward Lork
Federal
Ortie B. McMantenl
McNamara Brothers
Olaf A. Trelimoe
Eugéene
Clancey
J. BE. Munsey
Salt Lake
City
Los Angeles Times
John T. Hutler
Bunt Nos
Theron Workers’ Union
Kellogg Charged With Sherman Law Violations In Price Control Case
Detroit December 26 Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Company is accused in a federal petition by Attorney General Wickersham of violating the Sherman law. The government seeks injunctions to stop the firm from controlling retail prices after sale to jobbers and from using a patented carton to preserve price agreements, effectively limiting competition and blocking direct consumer sales.
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Detroit
Mich
Kellogg Toasted Corn Flake Company
United States District Court
Wickersham
Fale
Christmas Party Tragedy Kills Miller Family Near Champaign
Four members of Edward H. Miller’s family died when their vehicle was struck by the Illinois Central Panhandle limited four miles south of Champaign. Victims listed include Edward H. Miller, Maud Miller, Rath Miller, Wayne Miller. Opal Scott, neighbor child, died of injuries. Willers were returning from a neighbor’s Christmas gathering.
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Edward H. Miller
Illinois Central Panama, Limited
Maud Miller
Rath Miller
Wayne Miller
Opal Scott
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