East Coast Storm Sows Marine Disaster Fears
News from New York reports a hurricane force storm lashing New England. The probable loss of the five masted schooner Davis Palmer with twelve crew is cited along with wrecks off the Massachusetts coast. Cape Cod isolation and widespread telegraph and railroad disruption follow with hundreds homeless and up to 1,000,000 dollars in losses.
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Davis Palmer
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Missachusetts
New England
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
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New Jersey
Pennsylvania
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South Norwalk
Conn
New Haven
Hig Slient Tall
United States Presses Mexico on Conductor’s Alleged Robbery Case
Acting on labor unions demands, the State Department asks the American Embassy in Mexico City to probe the incarceration of Conductor James A. Goo accused of involvement in a freight robbery on the Mexican railroad. Goo has been imprisoned for some time without trial. his friends have appealed to the White House for an immediate trial or bail.
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State Department
Mexico City
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James A. Goo
White House
Honey Sues Croker for 50000 Libel Damages
San Francisco businessman Francis A Honey sues California magnate William Croker for libel damages alleging an open letter and public allegations published by local papers. The case seeks fifty thousand dollars in damages and alleges defamation centered on Croker’s actions and statements.
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Croker
New York
Francis A. Honey
San Francisco
Nibel
William. Croker
California
Loca
Five Trainmen Die in Seymour Indiana Derby Crash
Five trainmen were killed when a derailed freight train plunged on a sharp curve near Seymour Indiana. Authorities said the wreck occurred after the train encountered a misalignment, with crews unable to prevent the fatal impact.
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Cee Seymour
Ind
Dee
Weatden
Self-Protection or Fraud in Dr. Cook North Pole Claims
New York report argues Dr. Frederick A. Cook, once hailed as the North Pole discoverer, is a calculated fraud. It says Cook disappeared after a Europe voyage to avoid exposure and that his brother hints at an assassination plot to hide his identity.
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Frederick A. Cook
North Pole
Cook
Europe
Ana
William
Raise
Explorers and Geographical Associationa
Mount Meltiales
Suspect in Flurry on Exchange Under Inquiry
The New York stock exchange opens with an investigation after Rock Island common stock rose 31 percent then fell to 60. Francia L. Hames, former exchange president, and J. T. Atterbury with Ernest Groesbeck were named to lead the probe. Conservative members call for punishment of offenders. Continued on page five.
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Exchange
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J. T. Atterbury
Ernest Groesbeck
Rail unions announce negotiations collapse and strike threat
In St Paul on December 27 labor leaders declare negotiations off with the railroads and the switchmen. A general strike by allied railway unions is now seen as a real possibility as leaders depart to coordinate actions. Provident Hawley and Governor Eberhart seek ICC involvement after consulting the attorney general, who will return soon.
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Labor
Lesters
Ng Srham
TheeTillway Council
Willington
Art
Perham Hart
Provident
Christmas Murder of Child Baffles Police
Pittsburg detectives question a score of people and apply the third degree to many as they seek the identity of the man or men involved in the murder of 14 year old James Friel. His frozen nude body was found last night in a deserted Allegheny house, likely placed there on Christmas after his throat was slit from ear to ear. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
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Pittsburg
James Friel
Allegheny
Frederic Remington Artist of West Dead
Frederick Remington, noted painter and author of Western scenes, died in Ridgefield Connecticut yesterday after a brief illness caused by appendicitis. He underwent an operation last Thursday.
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Frederic Remington
Ridgefield, Conn
Fredéric Remington
Woman Charged With Blackmail Delays Trial to January
Mrs. Jean nete Stewart Ford, charged with blackmail connected to embezzling over $600,000 by Charles L. Warriner, former local treasurer of the Big Poor, will not face trial until January 10 after a postponement caused by injuries from a fall on an icy pavement in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Jeannete Stewart Ford
Charles L. Warriner
The
Big Poor
Daughter's Story Lands Father in Jail in Basin
In Basin Wyoming on December 27 14 year old Rose Converse confessed to her mother that her father Edward R Converse of Mandarin a miner had subjected her to improper treatment for years. The confession led to a warrant and his arrest by Deputy Sheriff Ed Cusack with the charge reported as a serious offense carrying up to fourteen years. Rose had been living with her father in Mandarin since her mother left two years ago and she feared his threats to silence her if she spoke out. Indignation followed in Basin and Mandarin.
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Rose Converse
Mandérson
Converse
Basin
Ed, Cusack
Rose
Manderson
Extradition plan sparks dispute over Zelaya reports
Washington dispatch reports strong skepticism in state department toward Nicaragua's reform program under President Jonas Madis after Zelaya's departure for Mexico City. Zelaya defends U S officials and accuses conservative forces of backing mutiny and rebel actions.
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Satina Cros
Mer
Secre Knox
Managua
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Cannon
Grote
Guatemala
Cabrera
General Guerra
Mexico City
Brokaw Willing to Lose Wife in Trial
York reports W Gould Brokaw testified under cross examination that he did not desire reconciliation with his wife who sues for $60,000 annual fees amid a separation case. He said his peace with her actions was prompted only by the marriage.
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York
W. Gould Brokaw
Adi
Dangerous Plays of Football Must Cease
Fifty colleges review the dangerous plays plaguing football as athletic officials seek reforms to curb injuries and preserve the game. The piece notes calls for safer rules and enforcement to protect players amid escalating concerns.
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New York
Inelate Athletic Agao- Jon
Masa Ae
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