Population Boom Expands U S Urban Share Says Durand
Washington reports official 1910 census figures showing the United States and possessions with 101,100,000 people including the Philippines and Hawaii. The contiguous states count 91,972,266, with growth by 21 percent since 1900 led by Pacific coast and Western states while rural areas decline. Durand attributes the rise largely to immigration and notes uneven state gains across regions.
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Harmon Likely Calls Off Ohio Senate Debate Plan
Governor Harmon may scrap the Hanley Pomerene senatorial debate, despite support from both sides. The move aims to avoid a potential party-damaging explosion while preserving public interest in stump style exchanges. Hanley and Pomerene factions exchange claims over debate scheduling and fairness.
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Car inspector prevents worse crash as three hurt
An Oakley outbound car rolled uncontrolled down Florence avenue and hit a Madisonville outbound car, injuring three and bruising many. Inspector Peter Dresnen, riding a sand car behind the wreck, aided by passengers leaping to safety, helped avert a greater disaster.
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Mutiny Suppressed as Cobra Island Falls to Siege
Mutinous Brazilian sailors on Cobra Island surrender after a day of artillery and naval bombardment by land batteries and two warships. Casualties exceed 200 in a fierce clash near Rio de Janeiro as the Senate votes to declare a state of siege for thirty days.
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Y M C A Campaign Triumph Raises 80475 for Cincinnati Work
At a Cincinnati gathering President D B Meacham announced the Y M C A campaign exceeded its $75 000 goal by raising 80475. Teams led by Max Mosler and W T Shannon along with a citizens committee contributed to repairs on the Central Y M C A building and to reducing indebtedness while funding state and local activities for the next two years.
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Americans Plan South Pole Dash in Race with Scott
Captain Robert A. Bartlett and Harry Whitney announce an American expedition to reach the South Pole, aiming to beat the Scott Antarctic expedition. Bartlett has recent Arctic experience and once commanded the Roosevelt on Peary’s polar journeys. Whitney, a wealthy New Haven sportsman, rose to prominence over the Cook controversy. They intend to sail next fall, funded privately, and seek a suitable wooden whaling vessel like the Roosevelt.
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Attempt Made To Dynamite Independent Tobacco House
An attempt was made with fire and dynamite to destroy the large tobacco warehouse of A. R. Robertson in Mount Sterling Kentucky early today. Robertson, an independent buyer, had tobacco loss from a previous blaze two years ago at Tiberg.
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Per Capita City Debts Reported by Census Bureau
At end of 1908 New York led among large cities with $153.02 per capita debt while Cincinnati stood at $125.40 and Boston at $114.63. Detroit and Milwaukee showed the lowest per capita debts among large cities, with $22.95 and $31.68 respectively. Johnstown, Pa., reported the lowest at $0.71.
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Early December Gift to Workers Behind Counters and Wagons
A call to buy Christmas presents early in the day and early in December. The suggestion frames the act as the biggest holiday gift to the workers at retail counters and on delivery wagons who serve shoppers.
United States Navy Ahead of Germany in World Rank
The United States Navy trails Britain but leads Germany in completed ships and battleship tonnage, while Germany leads overall when counting all naval vessels. The Pitman Pulsifer year book notes the United States as the youngest major navy and discusses dreadnought trends and ship sizes.
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Count’s Daughter To Wed Count Rana and Pourtalés
Announcement from Washington reports the engagement of the German ambassador Count Von Bernstorff’s eldest daughter to Count Rana and Pourtalés, an attaché, with no wedding date set.
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Leper Suit Looms Over Washington Health Ban
Judge Everest moves to sue Washington for damages after declaring Early a leper and isolating him. Dr. Landis advised caution and suggested Early relocate quietly, with Everest seeking corroboration from multiple cities to gauge social and legal backlash.
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Gridiron Club Dinner Skits Target Political Season
Washington hosts the annual Gridiron Club dinner with President Taft and cabinet members in attendance. The show parodied the 191? campaign era with mock sentences for Uncle Joe Cannon and other political figures, and featured Clark as speaker amid satirical tableaux and songs.
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Taft nominees for Ohio postmasters face likely Senate approval
Postmaster appointments from President Taft to Ohio congressional leaders are expected to be confirmed with minimal changes. Names include J W Breckett North Baltimore Leroy Benedict Mansfield H M Jacobs Gambier J S McKnight Miamisburg David Co Mahon Dennison and others with one incumbent George Sedgwick Martins Ferry and George White Uhrichsville. Columbus will host a meeting of Democratic Ohio delegation leaders over Christmas to shape committee assignments and a Harmon bid. J N Sharp Eastern Kentucky district attorney to lose job amid a shift led by Senator Bradley. H Clay Howard of Paris Ky expected to join diplomatic service.
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Clash Near Mexico as Rebels and Federal Troops Close In
Federal troops based near Carretas in Chihuahua await reinforcements while insurrectos move within miles of Pedernales. About 1000 insurgents west of the city deny aiming to install any candidate and frame their fight as saving Mexico from anarchy, with Madero admired but not a formal program.
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Porfirio Diaz
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Ochin
Three Cornered Revolution Threatens Honduran Property
Puerto Cortez Honduras December 5 foreign interests fear a three cornered revolution may erupt threatening property. New breast works and Maxim guns guard the harbor as Policarpo Bonilla is believed abroad in Mexico preparing an expedition. Possible attacks by forces under former President Manuel Bonilla are also feared in a separate revolt.
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Honduras
New Orleans
United States
Policarpo Bonilla
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Ceiba
Muel Bonilla
Mauretania Sails On Record Christmas Mail Run
London December 10 The Cunard liner Mauretania with 112 passengers and about 56000 bags of Christmas mail departed promptly for a round trip to the United States and back to England within twelve days. Company officials expect a swift crossing and timely American arrival before Christmas.
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