Final grapple with Zelaya ends in Nicaragua fighting
Insurgents and Zelaya forces clash at Rama and Greytown as a general assault on Managua is anticipated. Norwegian steamer Utstein munitions are believed in insurgent hands and ready for use. marines may have landed to protect American interests. Nicaragua offers no confirmation.
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Associated Press
Washington
Salvator Castrillo
Rama
Greytown
Managua
Utstein
Estrada
Senor Castrillo
Bluefields
Ulstein
Department of State
Nicaragua
New Commissioner of Pensions Named James L Davenport
James L Davenport has been appointed commissioner of pensions succeeding Vespasian Warner who resigned. Davenport, born January 27 1845 in Hinsdale New Hampshire, started as a clerk in 1881 and rose to first deputy commissioner on May 24 1897, after serving as a private in 1864.
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James L. Davenport
Vespasian Warner
Davidson
Mr. Davenport
Hinsdale
N. H
Nicaragua rebels gain liberal funding from Nicaraguan interests
Consul General Estrada at New Orleans reports that large industrial and commercial interests in Nicaragua provide substantial support to the insurgent movement while Zelaya taxes them. Consul General Sussman adds arms shipments to Estrada may continue via Ulstein or other vessels, with no concealment if ordered. He notes no clear information on Rama being surrounded by Saenz forces.
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Associated Press Dispatch
New Orleans
Nicaragua
Gen Estrada
Zelaya
Managua
Estrada
Sussman
Utstein
Bluefields
Ulstein
Rama
Saenz
Navy gunboats Princeton and Vicksburg sail for Nicaragua
The gunboat Princeton under Commander C. B. Hayes departed Bremerton navy yard this morning to join the gun boat Vicksburg at Continto, with a stop in San Francisco to load ammunition and stores.
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Seattle
Wash
Associated Press
Princeton
C. B. Hayes
Bremerton Navy Yard
Nicaragua
Vicksburg
Cotinto
San Francisco
New Continental Telegraph Acquires American Union Telephones
Harrisburg reports that New Continental Telephone and Telegraph of New York has purchased American Union Telephone, which controlled most independent Pennsylvania lines outside Philadelphia. The deal, closed in New York yesterday, places new ownership over American Union and Pittsburg and Allegheny assets and links their territories with Delaware Maryland New York West Virginia Virginia and New Jersey. American Union had authorized capital of 25 million dollars, with 5.6 million issued and 11 million in bonds outstanding.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Harrisburg
American Union Telephone Company
Philadelphia
Pittsburg and Allegheny Company
New Continental Telephone and Telegraph Company of
New York
American Union
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
New Jersey
Interstate
Pennsylvania
Indiana Mine Fire Amid Flooding at Summit Mine
One hundred fifty workers battle a major fire at Summit coal mine in Linton Indiana. Officials estimate damage around 20000 dollars as flames persist despite flooding the shaft to several feet. The fire began early today.
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Linton
Ind
Associated Press
Summit
Girl Shoots Man Then Drinks Poison in Lovers Quarrel
In West Plains Missouri during a lovers quarrel Maggie A. Payne shot Everett Benn fatally wounding him and then drank carbolic acid, dying shortly after.
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Man
West Plains
Associated Press
Maggie A. Payne
Everett Benn
Firemen Burned Rescuing Two From Early West Sixth Fire
Fire at Swidler's restaurant 524 West Sixth Street sent two firefighters Howard Ferguson and Fred Connors of Engine Company No. 14 to rescue a woman and child stranded on an upper floor. Both firefighters suffered burns to hands and face. Police Lt. Conner and Patrolman Willin aided by breaking down the door saved an elderly woman. The Italian residents occupied the upper floors and the blaze caused substantial damage estimated in the hundreds of dollars.
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West Sixth Street
Howard Ferguson
Fred Connors
Conner
Harry Willin
Swidler
Conver
Willin
Wellman Clashes With Cook Over North Pole Claims
Walter Wellman denounces Dr. Frederick A Cook as a deliberate impostor and finds Peary’s account precise and consistent. He argues Cook’s astronomical data are too exact for field conditions and notes Cook’s refusal to submit records to scientific review.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Frederick A. Cook
Robert E. Peary
Peary
Dr. Cook
Wellman
Cook
Mareen
Ner
Welkman
Pole
Annotok
Elopers Lose Gretna Green Status in Rhode Island
Providence Rhode Island December will see the end of the Gretna Green label after a new act delays marriage licenses by five days. The measure aims to curb quick self assisted unions and is expected to cut local records by about 500 next year. Last fiscal year 681 couples from other states wed in Providence.
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Providence
R. I
Associated Press
Rhode Island
Gretna Green
Little in Roanoke
Howard Little, sentenced to be electrocuted for the murders of Betsy Justis and five members of the Meadows family near Hurley in September, was brought to Roanoke from Grundy and placed in jail for safe keeping.
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Roanoke
Associated Press
Howard Little
Betsy Justis
George Meadows
Hurley
Grundy
Vessela Visits Egan Home on Edgecliffe Road
Bandmaster Oresta Vessela from Atlantic City did not stay in the city long. He went to the Egan home on Edgecliffe road to see his former wife and her parents General and Mrs. Thomas P. Egan. Neighbors noted only the dog showed welcome while Vessela was inside. He arrived Saturday from the East and left yesterday morning by an Eastbound Pennsylvania train after a brief visit and a call from Cincinnati earlier.
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Atlantic City
Edgecliffe Road
Thomas P. Egan
Wessela
Egan Home
Vessela
Marco
Chicago
Gibson House
Pennsylvania
Miss Egan
N. J
Cincinnati
Egan
Former North Carolina governor backs Harmon in bid
Ex Governor Robert B. Glenn long stood with the Democratic party in North Carolina. He endorsed Governor Harmon amid a history of national notice and friendship, recalling Glenn’s role in a notable clash between federal and state authorities in the state.
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Robert B. Glenn
North Carolina
Harmon
Harmon Hope Says Harmon Likely Democratic Nominee
Ex governor R B Glenn of North Carolina predicts Judson Harmon of Ohio will be the next Democratic presidential nominee. He praises Harmon as an exceptionally able man and notes Southern support for a Southern vice presidential candidate to balance the ticket. Glenn cites his extensive nationwide tour showing no strong opposition to a Southern candidate.
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Commercial Tribune
Richmond
Judson Harmon
Ohio
R. B. Glenn
North Carolina
Harmon
South
North
Union
Ballinger Calls for Reforms in Public Land Use and Leasing
Secretary Ballinger urges remedial legislation to classify and segregate public lands by use, conserve coal deposits as a public utility, prevent monopoly in disposition, and authorize water power development under the Interior Department. He supports leasing, notes mining explosives safety progress, and backs up irrigation financing via reclamation bonds.
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Associated Press Dispatch
Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Ballinger
Interior Department
Geological Survey
Taft's Niece Miss Louise Taft Engaged to Seattle Man
Miss Louise Walbridge Taft daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Waters Taft of New York and a niece of the president has announced engagement to George H Snowden of Seattle Washington. The wedding is planned for the Christmas holidays but details are not yet fixed. Taft has been a society favorite since her debut and has spent time in Washington since her uncle became president.
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Louise Walbridge Taft
Henry Waters Taft
New York
United States
George H. Snowden
Seattle
Wash
Miss Taft
Washington
Mr. Snowden
Cadets to Cruise Abroad On European Study Cruise
Three United States battleships will cruise European waters next summer carrying 400 naval cadets on a study tour. The cadets will be divided into two classes under an admiral and will visit major European ports to observe life in foreign countries.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
United States Navy
French General Wounded In Assassination Attempt At Paris
An Algerian gunman wounded General Verand on the steps of the Hotel Continental as he entered a banquet. The assailant, believed insane, was arrested and later deemed mistaken. The attack occurred as President Fallieres had left nearby and stirred fears of a royal or presidential target. Verand lay in critical condition with bullet wounds to neck and forehead.
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Associated Press
Paris
War Department
General Verand
Continental
Verand
General Brun
Fallieres
Bristol
King Manuel
Republic
Portugal
Zayas
Gomez
Heila
Liberal Party
Zagistas
Justo Garcia Velez
Province of
Oriente
Havana
Marita Delgado
Senate
Morua
Former Governor Harris and Wife in Auto Crash
Former Governor Harris of Ohio and his wife narrowly escaped serious injury when their car collided with a street car in Richmond Indiana. Both were injured but later continued their journey home.
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Harris
Richmond
Ind
Associated Press
Andrew L. Harris
Ohio
Tyler’s Navy Post May End Amid Race Politics
The navy department auditor Ralph W. Tyler, an Ohio Black man, faces possible early retirement as Taft-era opposition, including Postmaster General Hitchcock, suggests replacing him with a white appointee. Once private secretary to R. F. Wolf, Tyler’s appointment drew Roosevelt-era backlash and resignations, tied to Brownsville politics. now nearing term end, retirement is planned.
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Commercial Tribune
Washington
Ralph W. Tyler
Navy Department
Hitchcock
Taft Ereig
Taft
Tyler
Columbus
Federal Service
R. F. Wolf
Wolf
Roosevelt
Brownsville
Joseph B. Foraker
Instability Grows in Cuban Republic Amid Fusion Talks
Havana dispatch reports rising political tension as calls for General Gomez’s retirement intensify. Fusion with Vice President Zayas falters amid cabinet reshuffles and disputes over key posts. Negro party agitation surfaces with leaders in Oriente and Havana seeking broader office grants.
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Associated Press
Havana
Palma
Gomez
Zayas
Magoon
General Menoca
Congress
Man shoots wife then shoots self in Beatrice
In Beatrice Nebraska Fred T. Robinson killed his wife and wounded himself in a suspected suicide attempt. Police say Robinson is mentally unbalanced and had recently notified authorities that the black hand was after him.
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Robinson
Wife
Beatrice
Neb
Associated Press
Fred T. Robinson
No Sympathy for Pierce From Standard Company
In Dallas a report notes that if J. G. Wilcox orders the sale of Waters-Pierce Oil properties in Texas, the Quinn-led Texas faction may emerge as the real purchasers. H. Clay Pierce faces a false swearing charge in Austin. Standard Oil allies are said to offer little aid, and a venue change may be deemed risky.
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Commercial Tribune
Dallas
Tex
J. G. Wilcox
State District Court
Austin
Eickhardt
Texas
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas Company
James M. Cullinan
John W. Gates
Arnold Senlaet
H. Clay Pierce
Standard Oil
Pierce false swearing case ready for trial in Texas
Attorneys for the state and defense held lengthy talks as Henry Clay Pierce faces false swearing charges in district court. Judge James H. Robertson says the defense is prepared and Pierce and counsel will arrive in the morning to proceed, despite earlier statements that the state was not ready.
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Austin
Tex
Associated Press
Henry Clay Pierce
Pierce
James H. Robertson
Perkins
Chilean request to King Edward for Alsop claim arbitrator
Chile plans to ask King Edward VII to act as arbitrator in the Alsop claim. The request will be conveyed through the Chilean legation in London via its chargé d affaires.
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Associated Press
Santiago
Chile
Edward
Alsop
London
King Not Briefed On Alsop Claim Says Secretary
Lord Knollys, secretary to the king, said in a message that the matter has not been officially brought before the king. The note came in response to a query about the king's consent to ar bitrate the Alsop claim.
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London
Associated Press
Alsop
Lord Knollys
Arbitration Promise Arouses Wide Interest Across Papers
Journal de Commercio prints a four and a half column statement of the Alsop claim based on a state department cable from Washington to the American ambassador here. Other papers run large excerpts showing the interest aroused by the promise of arbitration. All papers express satisfaction at an official United States Chile settlement of the question.
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Rio Janeiro
Associated Press
Journal de Commercio
Alsop
State Department
Washington
United States
Chile
Chilean foreign minister says arbitration protocol sent for verification
The state department received a cablegram from Chile's foreign affairs minister stating the Spanish version of the U S Chile protocol referring the Algop claim to arbitration was sent to Washington for verification. Both nations propose King Edward as arbiter in a dispute involving damages to an American syndicate exceeding 1 million dollars. It is believed he will accept the task though no formal confirmation has occurred.
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Washington
Associated Press
State Department Today
United States
Chile
Edward
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