Pekin Edict Flags War Resume Amid Imperial Strife
In Peking the Empress Dowager orders loan from princes for imperial cause and foreign notes are replaced by silver. Shanghai reports Imperial troops to resume hostilities at 8 am January 6 unless armistice renewed. Premier Yuan Shi Kai faces double dealing accusations as republican leaders push for negotiation.
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Peking
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Shanghai
Pekin
Son Yat Sen
Wu Ting Fang
Sun Yat Sen
Wu Hing Fank
New Republic
Fire in Louisville Retail District Causes $400,000 Loss
Fire sweeping through Louisville on January 4 caused an estimated $400,000 in damage in the heart of the retail district. The coldest night of winter produced instant ice formations that hindered firefighters at work.
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Louisville
Shouting jury selected to try alleged dynamiter Bert Conners
Los Angeles Jan 4 Ten jurors were obtained today to try Bert H Conners one of three union men indicted on the charge of conspiring to dynamite the County Hall of Records September 9, 1910.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Bert H. Conners
County Hall of Records
Colorado Attorney General to seek Supreme Court leave in Wyoming river dispute
Denver Colorado January 4 Attorney General Benjamin Griffith will travel to Washington to request leave of the U S Supreme Court to file a demurrer in Wyoming versus Colorado over the Laramie river water supply The state contends Colorado does not divert more than its share before the Wyoming line and Wyoming has not shown sufficient cause of action Colorado irrigation district lawyers Julius C Gunter Clyde Dawson and Charles P D Hayt accompany Griffith and will appear with him on the matter
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Denver
Colo
Benjamin Griffith
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Wyoming
Colorado
Laramie River
Griffith
Wyoming Line
United Sates Supreme Court
Julius C. Gunter
Clyde ©. Dawson
Charles PD. Hayt
Collnge
Bush elected president of Rio Grande railroad
New York Jan. 4 Benjamin Bush, president of the Missouri Pacific Railway, is elected president of the Denver and Rio Grande. He takes control of operations while finances shift to J. T. Jeffery, longtime head before George J. Gould. Jeffery becomes director and chairman.
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New York
Benjamin Bush
Missouri Pacific Railway
Denver & Rio Grande
Busch
BE. T. Jeffery
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
Jeffery
George J. Gould
Bush
Rio Grande
J. B. Andrew
Evans Killed Confederate in Desperate Fort Fisher Action
Washington reports Admiral Evans, who died Wednesday, served as ensign and midshipman on the Powhatan and in the North Atlantic. He took part in the Fort Fisher assault where a forlorn hope stormed the works and he, wounded, killed a Confederate sharpshooter amid heavy casualties. White overseers on tea and sugar estates in Durban earn $40 to $160 monthly while white farm hands make $15 to $25.
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Washington
Evans
Powhatan
Lardner
North Atlantic
Porter
Schneck
Fort Fisher
Durban
Natal
Ortie McManigal on Road to Indianapolis
Ortie McManigal was not brought into Indianapolis tonight but will reach in time to testify before the federal grand jury Monday. Witnesses said to know details of the explosions at Peoria and Taft in 1910 testified today as the probe continues. Guarded by detectives, McManigal was transported from El Paso toward Indianapolis to testify.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Fl Paso
Wi Paso
Texas
Ullman
Ortle B. Menigal
McManigal
Federal Grand Jury
Dr Buswell Wanted for Forgery in Cheyenne
Dr J Buswell an eye specialist in Cheyenne for about a year is believed to be in hiding to escape forgery charges. He allegedly passed fraudulent checks on New Year’s weekend using false names and forged endorsements defrauding merchants including Jeweler Blakesley Truckey department store Cook Brothers and Wyoming Clear. He has prior similar trouble in Salt Lake and is a married man whose wife remains in Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
J. Buewell
Buswell
Cook Brothers
Wyoming Clear Company
Gome
Salt Lake
Debts Won Against Wier Over Gambling IOU Split
A Boulder County jury found in favor of Low Wier for 92 against William Maxwell over twelve checks totaling 450 issued in 1907. Eleven were for gambling debts, one for a minor amount. Maxwell stopped payment on the backs. Defense argued gambling debts were unenforceable.
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Longmont
Colo
William Maxwell
Low Wier
North Longmont
Boulder
Maxwell
Mqnor
Wier
Wier It Lp
Ausjaned
Applewhite
Literary Club Banquet Planned As Gala Affair
The Young Men's Literary Rehub shifts from the Carnegie library to the Plains hotel for an 8 15 p m banquet. Members only will attend with no formalities as managers Nicodemus and the committee finalize arrangements for a superb literary and gastronomical program.
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Carnegie Library
Plains Hotel
Nicodemus
First on Tie List Iron and Steel Tariff Revision
Washington January 4 The Ways and Means committee will tackle iron and steel tariff revision first. A sub committee draft proposes free iron ore and a 30 to 40 percent cut on all steel and iron products, with carpenters tools and other ordinary articles added to the free list.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
Iron and Steel
Miners Discuss Broad Expansion of Union Membership
The Western Federation of Miners executive board met in Denver on January 4 to plan extending membership across the Western states Mexico Alaska and British Columbia. They also approved further collection of the levy authorized at the last convention to boost the fund to about $200000 with full board in attendance.
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Denver
Colo
Western Federation of Miners
Mexico
Alaska
British Columbia
Reclamation Federation Elects President and Plans Drainage Congress
At the annual American Reclamation Federation meeting, Edmund T. Perking was elected president. Resolutions endorsed Senator Newlands' bill to reclaim arid and swamp lands. A National Drainage Congress was proposed for New Orleans on April 10.
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Chicago
Tan
American Reclamation Federation
Edmond T. Perking
Newlands
Nevada
Congress
New Orleans
Chicago Widespread Fund Drive For Democratic Convention
Chicago delegates report a multiracial committee has raised nearly 100000 dollars and promises more if needed to support hosting the Democratic National convention in Washington next week. The bid stems from a coalitions effort to secure staging rights and backing from party leaders.
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Chicago
Ill
Democratic National Committee
Washington
John Hilliter Retains Wrestling Championship in Heat Meet
John Hilliter of Toledo defeated Henry Worth of Chicago in a hard contest to retain the Heat weight wrestling championship in Hattle Creek Michigan. After each won a fall Worth was disqualified for using the single hold.
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Hattle Crek
Mich
John Hilliter
Toledo
Henry Worth
Chicago
Worth
Taree Gents Profit in Whole Steer
Chicago testimony in the Sherman Act case reveals profits per steer and components. William Do Miles, former Armour manager, cites 7 percent overall profits with 3 cents on dressed meat and 42 cents on animal yield, 37 cents on hides and 18 cents from hoof glue, portraying packing as a poor venture.
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Chicago
William Do. Miles
Armour Packing Company
Kansas City
Hidea
Joy Rider on Locomotive Kills Ten Passengers
Webster Massachusetts January 4 Ralph Jardine a Worcester cigarmaker seized a locomotive in the South Worcester yard and began a moonlight joy ride. He collided with the Norwich line boat train from Worcester injuring ten passengers. The locomotive pushed two freight cars ahead as it sped twenty miles in about ten minutes toward Webster. The boat train, on the Midland division of the New Haven road, followed the improvised driver until Webster station, then could not pass. The article continues on page 2.
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Worcester
Norwich Line
Jardine
Midland
New Haven Road
Webster
Taft Reconsiders Judge Hook for Supreme Court Seat
President Taft revisits Judge William C. Hook of Kansas for the Supreme Court vacancy after Justice Marian's death. Senator Curtis urges Hook while Sw Yale — Francis J Sweyze of New Jersey and Commerce Secretary Nagel remain under consideration. Wickersham’s return is needed before a final nomination, with Western opponents citing Hook's rail decisions.
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Washington, D. C
Taft
William C. Hook
Kansas
United States Supreme Court
J. A. Marian
Curtis
Kansan
Judge Hook
Francis J.sweyze
New Jersey Supreme Court
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Cahrien Nagel
Supreme Court
Wickersham
Judge Look
Big Democratic Meeting Planned for Fargo
Northwestern Democrats announce a large gathering in Fargo on January 17 and 18 with expected attendance over a thousand visitors. Speakers include William Jennings Bryan Governor Harmon Thomas Walsh Frank Pettigrew Governor Hurke and others.
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Fargo
N. D
McArthur
Bryan
Harmon
Thomas Walsh
Neleno
Frank Pettigrew
South Makota
Hurke
North Dakota
Many Girls Drop From Sight in New York City
New York police record 3500 calls in 1911 to aid girls who disappeared and about 1000 youths, mostly aged 14 to 20, vanished. Officials cite four common causes including home restraint, poverty, theater opportunities, and lure to depart, with Dorothy Arnold case highlighted as perplexing.
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New York City
New York
Dorothy Arnold
Alen
Soureh
No Direct Election of Senators Favored by Conferees
Washington reports that the conferees from both houses have concluded direct election of United States Senators by vote is impossible and will report this next week. A large international function is set for February in Washington with Secretary of State Knox and diplomatic corps attending.
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Houses of
Congress
United States
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Louisville, Ky
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Bob Evans
Bob
Ortie McManigal
Dr.buswell
Tron and Steel
Tod
Joy Rider
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Ralph Jardine
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