Changes in Departments Prompt Broad Reorganization
Special Despatch reports sweeping shifts in executive department heads and subordinates. Key targets include the Post Office, Treasury, and law courts in Cuba. Ohioan Milcom E Ailes stands at risk as a Democratic past resurfaces amid White House support for Madden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Post Office
New Jersey
Sewell
Franklin Murphy
Ecome
Johnson
Quay
Shallenberger
Madden
Payne
Bristow
Treasury
Spalding
American Protective Tariff Association
Spooner
Taylor
Milcom E. Ailes
Ohio
Roosevelt
Jury Disagrees in Rathbun Case at Jeffersonville
In Jeffersonville Indiana the jury hearing the Newell Rathbun murder case against Charles Goodman failed to reach a verdict. Jurors had deliberated since Saturday afternoon and received extra instructions last night. The judge ordered further deliberations with a verdict possible tonight if reached.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Newell É Rathbun
Charles Goodman
Marsh
Mismated Royal Couple Granted Divorce at Last
The Superior Court in Darmstadt pronounces the separation of the Grand Duke and Duchess of Hesse. Victoria’s intervention spared a divorce years ago, as tales of the couple reveal a mismatch of tastes and conduct. The Grand Duke’s art patronage and pranks at court contrasted with his wife’s military and disciplined temper, including lights out and water sprayed on guests.
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Darmstadt
Hesse
Victoria
Europe
Argentina Prepares for War as Portela Recall Spreads
Buenos Ayres reports General Mitre will back the recall of Senor Portela Argentine minister to Chile. Public rifle ranges attract crowds with each citizen allowed thirty gratis Mauser shots. Argentine navy praised by Buenos Ayres Herald. Chilean minister Concha Subercaseaux met General Roca amid a tense, sharp exchange over recent actions.
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Buenos Ayres
Galveston
Mitre
Boundary Commission
Argentina
Senor Portela
Chile
Buenos Ayres Herald
Herald
Senor Concha Subercaseaux
General Roca
Roca
Civil Officers Asked to Rethink Mindanao Control
General George W. Davis requests Mindanao’s Misamis province be placed under military rule again. He alleges treason by local leaders of Cagayan de Misamis for arming insurgents with Katipunan ties. General James F. Wade backs control and cites justice and stability as aims. The Philippine Commission may refuse the request as in Tayabas.
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ANILA
George W. Davis
Zamboanga
Island of
Mindanao
Misamis
Davis
Cagayan de Misamis
Province of
Katipunan Society
James F. Wade
Cebu Island
United States Philippine Commission
Chaffee
Tayabas
Lugon
Oldest Indian Squaw Dies at 128 in Wisconsin
Nue-Se-Ga, reputedly the oldest Indian squaw in the United States, died at Winnebago see Camp in Lacrosse Wisconsin at age 128. The report notes her long life among the Winnebago and references traditional rites.
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Lacrosse
Wis
United States
Winnebago
Camp
Filipino Rebels Routed In Several Fights In Luzon
Manila reports Captain John Parke with thirty men of the Twenty first Infantry routed sixty insurgents at Alaminos Laguna Province. Four rebels were killed and enemy guns captured. Lt Tilford of the First Cavalry routed a rebel stronghold near Batangas, killing nineteen and seizing sixteen rifles and 500 rounds. A Second Infantry detachment killed nine and captured four. Lt Hartman of the First Cavalry destroyed several barracks after multiple encounters. Two priests in Batangas arrested for aiding insurrection and counterfeiting silver dollars. General Chaffee says conditions hopeful. Samar may require months more and starvation policy may be used there. Ports in Laguna and Batangas closed, prompting peace efforts among Manila-area Filipinos to cooperate with General Bell’s forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
John 8. Parke, Jr
Twentyfirst
Alaminos
Laguna
Bell
Batangas
Luzon
James D. Tilford
First
Tilford
Second Infantry
John D.hartman
First Cavalry
Breckenridge
Chaffee
Associated Press
Philippines
Samar
Beli
Sullivan Found Guilty in Jury Bribery Case in Chicago
The jury convicts lawyer Alexander Sullivan of conspiracy to aid a fugitive, fining him 2000 dollars with no prison sentence. Judge Smith may rule on a new trial tomorrow as Sullivan leaves court with his lawyers. The case ties to broad jury bribery scandals in Chicago courts.
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Chicago
Alexander Sullivan
Abner Smith
Barnes
Sullivan
Smith
James J. Lynch
Alexander ‘Sullivan
West Chicago Street Railroad Company
Lynch
Canada
Grand Jury
Alexander Sully Frederick St. John
Edward Maher
Frank P.“Murray
Maher
Toledo Pastor Robbed of 450 Dollars on Way Home
The Rev. W. B. Campbell of Evangelist Mission Church was held up at 2:80 a m this morning and robbed of 450 dollars after arriving by train from Cleveland. Campbell is a bishop in the denomination with charges in Wisconsin Michigan Pennsylvania and Indiana.
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Toledo
W. B. Campbell
Evangelist Mission Church
Cleveland
Campbell
Wisndiana
Ichigena
Pennsylvania
Fire destroys Zacatecas market house with heavy losses
A Zacatecas market house fire in Mexico killed about 45 people and injured many others. The large city building housed perishables and storage in basements, and its collapse trapped salvage workers as fire crews struggled with limited water and weak equipment. Recovery efforts will take days.
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Kansas City
Star
San Antonio
Texas
Zacatecas
Mex
Bodine
Girl Found Dead in Barn. Mystery Surrounds Cause
Miss Bessie Campbell of Plattsburg near Springfield is dead after being found unconscious in her father's barn. No marks on her body suggest violence. Coroner Bennett investigates with suspicions of foul play and a possible pony accident as the theory.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
Bessie Campbell
Plattsburg
Bennett
Sampson and Cook Improve. Outlook for Recovery
Washington reports Rear Admiral Sampson in better condition after several difficult days and hoping to resume outdoor exercise if weather moderates. Captain Francis A. Cook, once commander of the Brooklyn at Santiago, shows improvement but remains ill from a severe stomach and heart illness, with recovery likely to take time.
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Washington
Sampson
Francis A. Cook
Brooklyn
Santiago
Germany to Press Venezuela on Claims with Military Display
Berlin reports the German government prepares for military action to force a settlement of German claims against Venezuela. An ultimatum has reportedly been sent, with threats of foregone measures to compel satisfaction.
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Berlin
Venezuela
Germany
Gerpas
Amblers, Gambler McLaughlin Rule Lexington Poolrooms
In Lexington Kentucky trials, McLaughlin tightens control over gambling dens as he clashes with rival gamblers and city officials. Police chief is removed after police failings and the elective force is abolished amid race betting allegations.
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Commercial Tribune
Gton
Lexington
Mecca
eLaughilin
McLaughlin
Ross
Ferry Boat No. 16 Wrecked Off Harbor Front
December 22 at midnight the Pere Marquette car ferry No. 16 struck a bar in heavy seas and lost power. Captain Charles Thompson steered toward the harbor but the vessel sank in sixteen feet of water. Thirty three crewmen and one deceased coal passer were rescued by life saving crews using a breeches buoy. several men suffered severe burns and scalding.
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Lerington
Uka
Dumpig
Pere Marquette
Mike Taft
Chicago
Marine Hospital
No. 16
Milwaukee
Charles Thompson
Thompson
Taft
Syria strikes blow at America report
Constantinople dispatch reports Beirut authorities threaten to revoke naturalization of American citizens in Syria if they do not register. First Secretary Addy protests to Turkish authorities demanding withdrawal. The issue could worsen due to lack of a naturalization treaty between nations.
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Constantinople
St Beirut
Syria
Cers
Turkey
Sperker
Addy
Legation
Iieid
Consul General Withdraws Slave Trading Charge
A Standard dispatch from Rome reports that John G. Long, the U S Consul General to Cairo, has withdrawn his accusation that Italians engage in slave trading in the Eritrean colony. The Italian Office was informed of the withdrawal.
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LON
Rome
United States
Cairo
Egypt
John G. ‘Long
Eritrea
Tragedy in West Virginia as father shoots son and maims daughter
William Lafferty, a railroad worker in N City West Virginia, shot his son Burtt Lafferty after a domestic quarrel. He then fired at his daughter Rebecca wounding her arm and threatening his wife. Burtt, 19, was fatally wounded from a shot to the neck. The father was jailed after the incident following a spree of abuse and a window breach.
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Commercial Tribune
N City
W. Va
Willam Lafferty
Burtt Lafferty
Lafferty
Rebecca
Burtt
First Congregational Church Destroyed by Gas Explosion
A gas leak caused a blast at the First Congregational Church on Center Street Springfield Ohio at 6 am. The pressed brick edifice valued at 38000 with contents likely total loss. fire spread to adjacent property as the train blocked the crossing delaying fire crews. Police officers Smith and Norton narrowly escaped injury.
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Commercial Tribune
Springfield
First Congregational Church
Center Street
Smith
Norton
Depew to Wed December Twenty Eighth in Nice
Senator Chauncey M. Depew and Miss May Palmer have fixed December 28 for their wedding in Nice after his arrival December 20 on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosser. The ceremony in the French Riviera city follows his return voyage from Plymouth aboard the German liner.
Comings Bid Emerges as Compromise for Speaker
Andrew G. Comings, long viewed as a potential compromise, gains whispered support for Speaker while McKinnon backers push his bid. The Ohio legislative fight centers on Hanna and Foraker factions and Cincinnati votes. Six Simon-pure Democrats formed a delegation caucus to back a chairman as talks continue.
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Columbus
Andrew G. Comings
William 8. McKinnon
McKinnon
Washington
Ashtabula
Pennon
Oberlin
Cemings
Hanna
Foraker
Thomas
Cox
Price
Kurtz
Mr. Cox
Comings
Mr. McKinnon
Lorain
General Dick and Malloy Reticent on Columbus Visit
General Charles Dick arrived in Akron for holidays and refused to discuss state affairs. Secretary John R. Malloy met with him for a long conference, then left for Columbus stating there is little to report and Dick is unlikely to go to the State capital.
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Commercial Tribune
Akron
Charles Dick
Washington
John R. Malloy
Pblican State Committee
Columbus
Malloy
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Otto Carmichael
E. G. Rathbone
Charles F. Neely
Havana
Post- Neely
Wood
Cuba
Te Department of Justice
Rathbone
Philippine Commission
Supreme Court
Justices of the Peace
Cebu
Bohol
Rathbun
Newell C. Rathbun
Mexico
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Cook
Kaiser
John’ B. M’laughlin
America
West
Allen E. Beach
Pute
Cincinnati
Sons of Missourii
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