Monarchic crisis looms as Socialists push reforms in Reichstag
Berlin dispatch reports the Socialists seek to make the Imperial Chancellor responsible to Parliament and demand his dismissal by the Emperor. Von Bethmann Hollweg defends majesty's prerogative while Scheidemann calls for vetoing supplies until resignation. Debate references Zabern and Balkan issues and ends with cross-party opposition to military punishments.
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Philipp Scheidemann
New York
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Europe
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Center Party
Blind man pines as canine guide flees in city
Harry Brown a blind broommaker in Connersville Indiana lies critically ill from grief after his guide dog Shep disappears. He became despondent and battered dogs, killed a neighbor’s chicken, chased a cat, and wandered while police search for the missing dog.
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Connersvillue
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Ohio Air Mail Plan Approved by Post Office Committee
The Post Office Committee adopted Sharp of Ohio’s plan to let the Postmaster General contract mail carriage by airplane. He aims for the first contract on December 17, the tenth anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight, potentially marking aero mail in Ohio.
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Craig Acquitted of Murder by Judge in Indiana Case
Dr William B Craig the dean of the Indiana Veterinary College was acquitted of murder in the Helene Knabe case. The judge granted a motion to dismiss after the state failed to prove Craig’s motive or connection to the crime. Knabe a prominent Indianapolis physician was found dead October 24 1911 with coroner and multiple juries weighing in before the indictment.
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Shelbyville
Helene Knabe
William B. Craig
Ruesors
Marian
Alonzo Blair
Theae Spaan
Craig
Indiana Veterinary College At
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Spaan
Dr. Knabe
State Board of Health
Katherine McPherson
Knabe
Ragsdale
Frank’ P. Baker
Marion County
Nations Unite for Protection to Foreigners
Rebels and supporters rally as John Bull acts surprise by keeping Huerta in command despite a recent pledge to halt warships to Gulf ports. Washington reacts as tensions rise over foreign protections and the risk of broader conflict.
Desperate Efforts To Get Kinney Reprieve
Franks Kinney seeks clemency from Governor Cox as supporters flood the office with letters. Some communications are suspected fakes, including one from a supposed companion in crime. Separate dispatches cover Mexican and naval developments amid unrest and battles near Tampico and Veracruz.
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Columbus
Frank Kinney
Ralph E. Burns
Cleveland
Cox
Kia
Duggn
Kinney
Cincinnati
Captain Byrne
Prohibition Move to Committees in Congress
In Washington a large temperance march gathers petitioners seeking a constitutional prohibition amendment. A joint resolution to ban alcohol nationwide is drafted, with hearings and leader figures from the Anti Saloon League and WCTU shaping the push for a dry nation for sacraments and medicine.
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Pen New York Man Sentenced for Obscene Mailings
M C Hellingrins of New York was sentenced to fifteen months in the Atlanta Federal penitentiary after conviction for sending obscene pictures through the mails. He refused to name sources claiming he would be murdered if he cooperated.
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New York
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Atlanta
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Governor Glynn backs workmen's compensation bill in Albany
In Albany Governor Glynn declares he would rather pass the workmen's compensation bill than any other measure and even retire if it would help injured workers. He urges protection for industrial labor, comparing wartime pensions to support for dependents and noting high injuries in cotton mills.
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Geosenei
Rebels Near Ojinaga Threaten Evolving Battlefront
Federal troops gathered at the riverbank in Presidio Texas and warned they would desert to the rebel side amid reports of growing rebel forces near Ojinaga. A force estimated at three to four thousand rebels was anticipated soon as the clash loomed.
Hilarious Steamship Sails to Port with Champagne Cargo
In New York a Houston Line steamer named Hilarious bound for Buenos Aires and South American ports was sighted heading for port with a large champagne cargo. The vessel commanded by Iain David Jones reportedly steamed out earlier and later reports said pumps or an insect issue affected operations.
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Buenos Aires
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Pagne
Buttermilk
Thief Barrel of Whisky Stolen. Watchman Shot
Chicago December report says Orville Michael a Belt Line Railroad watchman, age 24, was shot in the chest when he confronted thieves who rolled a whisky barrel from a car at South Marshfield Avenue near West Seventy-fifth Street. He survived with two bullet wounds covered by clothing. He remarked he was dressed for a duel.
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Chicago
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South Pulaski Avenue
Belt Line Railroad
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Insanity Plea Expected in Schmidt Murder Trial
Hans Schmidt awaits trial over Anna Aumuller’s murder as his aged father and sister travel from Germany to testify to his long term insanity. The attorney announced the plan at the second day’s opening, with witnesses due Thursday. An adjournment was taken after jury completion today heading into tomorrow.
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New York
Hans Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Germany
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Only Child of Magnate Inherits Vast Fortune
The will of magnate Montgomery Ward of Chicago is not yet filed. His estate is believed to total about 20 million dollars. His sole daughter Miss Marie Ward is expected to receive most of the fortune. A trust may be created to protect Chicago's lake front from undesirable buildings.
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Ward
Groéius
Chicago
Marrie Ward
Probe Launched to Find Cause of Water Break
Officials announce a formal inquiry to locate blame for the water main break. Normal conditions are expected today as repairs proceed and service is anticipated to resume by early morning.
Water Works chief predicts restoration after break
Superintendent Baldwin visits the accident scene and says repairs should finish by Wednesday morning with pumping resumed soon after. He expects normal water supply by Thursday for factories and by Saturday for reservoir filling. Councilman Mullen pushes Ways and Means to probe the Rookwood crossing disaster that killed three men and damaged the city and business community.
Water famine relief as Cincinnati resumes normal supply
Across Cincinnati the water outage that shut downtown and hillsides eased as Eden Park pumping resumed. Factories closed and 50 000 workers faced idleness while bids for Eden Park reservoir work shifted after a rejected Kirchner bid, delaying completion and stirring public blame. Normal supply expected before noon, with mains filling and hours needed to restore full service.
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Kirchner Company
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Pittsburg
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