Army Bill Passes With Canteen Prohibition Amendment
Washington December 7 The House passed the army reorganization bill by 166 to 438 with a strict party vote aside from three Democrats joining Republicans. An amendment prohibiting sale of intoxicants at military posts was carried overwhelmingly, while other provisions for medical and staff appointments were adopted. the Senate considered no action on the linked Perkins bill.
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House of Representatives
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Pennsylvania
Tenderhill
Clayton
New York
Trepublicans
Mrr. McCall
Nepubean
Massachusetts
Thenens
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Soleries
Gartholdt
Shafter
Witzheigh Tee
James IT. Wilson
Philippines
Signal Corps
Yimlt
MIT
Wari
Fagan Vinedeated and Suspension Recalled in Army
General Charles by Ragan faces removal for alleged misconduct but remains under suspension. A court sentence prompts his retirement and replacement by Colonel John F. Weston as assistant commissary general of subsistence. Weston is named to assume the duties of quartermaster general.
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Washington
Charles
Ragan
Siite Istemes
Crear
Enatie
John FE. Weston
President and Mrs McKinley Host TAM Delegates at Reception
President and Mrs McKinley hosted a reception in Wilmington to the TAM delegates to The World’s Fair convention. Elaborate palatial decorations remained from a prior dinner honoring Poise exposition commissioners. The Marblee band supplied music for the event.
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Writigton
Tia
Phi
McKinley
Marlee
Osborn Murder Trial Proceeds in Crawfordsville
The trial of James Osborn for the murder of Howard Ellis continues in the Crawfordsville circuit court and may not end this week.
That Cheerful Gane
Finntington Indiana reports Grover Shorey was knocked down in a football scrimmage and his left leg was broken above the knee.
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Finntington
Ind
Grover Shorey
Kidney Health Claims From Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root Ad
An advertisement touts kidney cleansing benefits claiming all blood passes kidneys every three minutes and urges use of Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy. It promises sample bottle by mail and pamphlet, with orders directed to Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton New York.
Afrikander Congress Aims at Autonomy Visit Plan
The article describes the Afrikander Congress assembling in an outdoor Gun Pree plaza with 800 mules marching overnight. Sir Al frem Milger is attacked, Riemer governor of Cape Calor asserts no peace while governing. JOW. Sher is to speak guiding conclusions to urge Sir Alfred Walner to grant accessation of hostilities and autonomy. About 1,500 Canadians and Australians are stationed nearby with ten guns in place.
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Ruddius
Crouwright
al Frem Milger
Cape Calor
Telegraphers Strike Impacts Gulf Coast Line Operations
Telegraphers of the Order of Railway Telegraphers on the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe route from Galveston to Purcell walked off their desks yesterday. Passenger trains run on running orders from sympathetic points and through freights are delayed. A Galveston conference with General Manager Polk followed grievances presented by the union. The dispute centers on ten consecutive hours of rest for operators. The union hopes for broader support from other railroad groups.
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Tex
Order of
Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe
Galveston
Purcell
Simetian
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Polk
Tiley
Trey
Woman Burned in Lantern Explosion at New Paris
Mrs. Weary Rogers, 40, is dying from burns suffered at her home six miles east of here when a lantern exploded while she cleaned a pantry. Oil spilled across her clothing and set her ablaze as she fled toward a nearby stream where bystanders found her nearly nude and burning.
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Stresm
Murderous assault and suicide shock small town
A section hand on the Manon road struck Miss Frances Hahn at Otto Collins home and then killed himself after she refused his proposal. The tragedy ended with Hahn dying from the head wound and the man inflicting the fatal act.
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Dee
Loula Medows
Manon Road
Frances Hahn
Otto Collins
Miss Hahn
Men Held Over Murder Charge After Transfer to Bedford
Defendants charged with murder in the first degree were moved from the reformatory to Bedford and presented to Judge Martin. A crowd gathered at the courthouse amid threats of lynching, but officials kept order and the prisoners were quietly returned to the train after a brief appearance. The case awaits a Monroe circuit court transfer for trial.
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Bedford
Ind
Frank Lentz
Martin
Monroe
Ace
Trao
Tragic suicide of Maggie Meinert in Evansville club
Maggie Meinert aged 20 committed suicide in a tenderloin resort by drinking carbolic acid. Police note she became the paramour of a well known young man who killed himself a year ago in a sensational act. She had drifted into the lower world, sought family peace, but received no aid. Her family is prominent in German social circles in Evansville.
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Evansville
Ind
Dee
Maggie Meinert
Herbert
Bever
Old Tompkins
Meg
Trouble at First Christian Church in Chesterfield
In Chesterfield Indiana the First Christian church faces collapse as elders push to sell church property and reinvest funds through the Anderson church. Pastor E W Clifford has withdrawn services and the church is closed while factions clash over the proposal.
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Chesterfield
Ind
First Christian Church
First Christian Church of
Anderson
E. W. Clifford
Local collision injures young farmer near town crossing
A young farmer named Hendricks was struck by a northbound wagon on the Twandle River crossing south of Franklin. His horse was killed and the wagon damaged. Hendricks is thought fatally injured though the full extent remains undetermined.
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Franklin
China Tendricks
Twandle
Witel
Hendricks
Wheel Works Resumes at Kakwazoo Plant
Standard Wheel company officials order restart of the Kwakazoo Michigan plant after a two month shutdown during a dull season. Central offices are in Terre Haute. Directors Tad Dee and Terre Vauie oversee the revival of the Wakvingston harvest manufacturing operation.
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Terre Vauie
Tad
Dee
Standard Wheel Company
Compra
Kakwazoo
Mich
Mondan
Wakvingstons Harcest Manufacturing Indusies
Death in Family Hits Five-Year-Old Hard
A young child, George, son of Pressley M Mathers, died after a brief illness described as a throne affection by locals. Doctors say the condition is not dipltherics though the family endures a second tragedy in as many days.
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Dees
To- George
Pressley M. Mathers
Elsita
McGill Found Guilty in Sister-in-Law Assault Case
A jury in Frankfort Indiana returns a guilty verdict against George McGill in the criminal assault case involving his sister-in-law Bertha Rice. The jury deliberated for about one hour before finding McGill guilty and recommending punishment terms.
Captured man sought in deadly June assault
Terre Haute Ind Dec 7 John Jones, who in June struck Richard Shea with his fist causing his death, has been captured after months evading police. He claims self defense. Mauerior Thomson of Crawfordsville suffers a severe grip attack but shows improvement, according to his physician.
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Terre Haute
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John Jones
Richard Shea
Delegates Confront Jurisdiction Disputes at Union Convention
The convention faces protests over seating of delegates by the National Brewery union against the Stationary Firemen and Engineers brotherhood and by the United Garment Makers union against the Chicago Central Labor union. Evidence will be heard by the credentials committee and a report issued to the body.
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Dee
American Federation of Libor
United Garment Makers’ Union
Chicago Central Labor Union
Boers Attack Convoy as British Dispatches War Moves
London reports General Delarey leading Boers to attack a Pretoria to Rustenburg convoy near Buffelspoort on December 3. Half the convoy burned, 1% killed, 250 wounded including Lieutenant Baker. Boers reportedly suffered heavy losses as forces from Rustenburg and Commando Nok engaged. General Dewet crossed the Caledon Deep at Karee Pont drift toward Ndendal as Koos followed, Meifi driven by guards and the river flooded.
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War Office
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Delarey
Pretoria
Rustenburg
Buffelspoort
Baker
Nok
DewWet
Caledon
Kareepont
Qdendal
Koos
Ten Humble Scranton Councilmen Issue Resignations
Ten councilmen resigned last night and agreed to drop charges after a grand jury probe. They pledge not to accept public office for five years and to fund 2200 dollars for local charitable institutions. The move follows alleged payments tied to a lease and a lobbyist role with the Scranton Skullway Company.
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Couriuse Baites
Monierial League
Tee
Scranton
Skullway Compu
What They Married For
A girl and a boy debate love and money as she chases wealth and society while he seeks true affection. The tale shifts to a widowed heiress and a poet in love, revealing sacrifices and fate. A reflective exchange ends with a grim note on hunger and loss.
Letter Found Stale. Postponed Mail Causes Confusion
A fragmentary exchange hints at an unposted letter kept in a coat pocket for three months. One speaker questions its age and cost, suggesting the item has not cost more than ten weeks, while the other expresses disbelief.
Defense Case Details in Morrison Trial
Electrado Kan Dec 7 Testimony favors Morrison defense ends prosecution case. Morrison shows physical and mental strain as defense counters evidence. Witnesses dispute hands on day of tragedy and a knife in Morrison's hand. Witness says Rev Dr Wharton suggested sanity plea, Wharton denies discussing insanity.
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Sessie Morrison
Electrado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Spangler
Gibson in Jail After Torture Death Case
William Gibson, charged with torturing to death his two year old stepdaughter at Catlettsburg, Ky., is jailed in Maysville. In a recent interview he denied the guilt, laughed idiotically at times, claimed the case was blown up by excited people, and said he slept in ravines and under bridges the past two weeks. No mob violence is evident.
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Maysville
William Gibson
Catlettsburg
Powers Near Agreement on China Basis Proposed by Hay
Great powers have almost agreed on a basis for future moves in China, the Hay proposed plan. Secretary Hay cabled Minister Conyer to sign an agreement that ministers reached at Pekin. Home governments have approved, and most powers have sent envoys to Pekin to sign within days.
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Washington
China
Hay
Conyer
United States
Pekin
Chicago Saloons Lose Licenses in Vice Crusade
Chicago mayor orders revocation of 14 liquor licenses in the business district. Saloons remain open but cannot sell intoxicants. Authorities anticipate revoking licenses at 42 more establishments within 24 hours amid a citizen committee led anti vice campaign.
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Harrison
Lcensea
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