Strikes Hit Deering Division as Harvester Cuts Jobs
Chicago report shows International Harvester plan to lay off 7,500 of 19,000 workers to save $5.0 million yearly. Deering division at Irondale faces 1,500 layoffs, total Deering cuts reach 3,000 in Chicago. McCormick division to shed 1,500 of 7,000. remaining 3,000 come from Milwaukee Springfield and Plano mills.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
Deering
Irondale
McCormick Division
Milwaukee
Springfield
Plano
Russia Prefers Peace Over Conflict With Japan Says Alexieff
Port Arthur dispatch reports Viceroy Alexieff advising staff that Russia lacks sufficient docks and ships to win a first engagement with Japan and would face possible defeat in a second clash, making war inadvisable and urging peace.
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Russia
Japan
Tokio
Port Arthur
Asahi
Alexieff
Dalny
Brooklyn Academy of Music Burns Down in Major Blaze
The Academy of Music in Brooklyn the citys largest theater was destroyed by fire likely due to an explosion. The blaze endangered nearby property and a saloon adjoining was lost as roof debris struck it but no injuries were reported. Loss estimated at 300000. Fire started in stage scenery as workers prepared for a State Senator McCarren testimonial dinner.
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New York
Academy of Music
Brooklyn
McCarren
Must Work or Pay Fines in Telluride Mining District
Governor Peabody’s directive leads Sheriff Tut an to arrest 38 men aiding civil officers in Telluride. Twenty are released. eighteen receive fines from 15 to 35 dollars each. Fines suspended until December 2 with jail risk if not paid or work started.
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Telluride
Colo
Peabody
Rutan
Justice Robinson
Bristow Fraud Report Shows Widespread Postal Corruption
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow releases a broad audit of the post office department detailing profit sharing among contractors and employees. The President commends the work and calls for conviction of all responsible parties.
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Washington
Bristow
Post Office Department
Eviction Unrest Sparks Italian Strikers in Carbon County
Special dispatches report mounting anger among Italian strikers at Clear Creek and Scofield after eviction notices. Militia in Clear Creek with two infantry companies and outposts are on alert. A Winter Quarters sentinel fired on an unknown man who fled unharmed.
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Salt Lake City
Carbon County
Clear Creek
Scofield
Winter Quarters
Dan Patch Smashes Two World Records in Windy Race
In Macon Georgia Dan Patch the world’s greatest pacer lowered Directum’s mile mark to 2 04 and then sped two miles in 4 11 beating Nervola’s record by two seconds. Driven by M F McHenry the entry faced cold driving wind and rough track conditions as the crowd watched the sprint effort.
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Dan Patch
Macon
Dee, J
Directum
Nervola
M. F. McHenry
Uncovered Sofa Pillows Offer Bright White Cushions
A sale lists sofa pillows described as light and fluffy filled with clean sanitary feathers and white cotton covers. Prices advertised as lower than regular, inviting buyers to purchase comfort items at a discount.
CAPTAIN O. M. CARTER FREE
Oberlin M. Carter former captain of engineers in the US Army is released from Leavenworth prison after a five year term with ten months credit. He plans to go to Chicago where attorney Horace G. Stone will pursue evidence in a civil case over bonds and real estate the government alleges he obtained illegally. Judge Kohlsaat will rule on the assets in question.
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Leavenworth
Chicago
Kan
Oberlin M. Carter
United States Army
Carter
Horace G. Stone
United States
Kohlsaat
Third Body Recovered From Omaha Fire Debris
In Omaha on November 30 three of the four Allen Bros firemen were recovered from the wreckage. Herbert Goldsborough Leroy Lester and William Burmester identified bodies were found amid steaming debris. William Barrett remains missing as a dangerous stack threatens further digging.
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Omaha
Allen Bros
Herbert Goldsborough
Leroy Lester
William Burmester
William Barrett
Auditor Weston Arrested Over Casper Bank Failure
Casper Wyoming November 30 Charles Weston Nebraska's state auditor and N S Bristol and W A Denekke co owners of Bristol Co store and Deneke Co bank are under arrest for receiving money knowing they were involved in the Casper bank failure and awaiting further action by authorities.
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Casper Bank
Casper
Wyo
Charles Weston
Nebraska
N. S. Bristol
W. A. Deneck
N. S. Bristol & Co
W. A. Denecke & Co
Insolvent Douglas Firms Closed Under Sheriff Seizure
Weston removed from the train at Douglas Wyoming en route to Lincoln as Bristol & Co. and Denecke & Co. close and fall under sheriff’s possession. Liabilities run about 75 000 dollars with limited assets. Bank owners borrowed the funds and invested in sheep and ranch properties. Local fraternal orders and Masonic societies face substantial losses with debts reaching into the thousands.
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Weston
Douglas
Wyo
Lincoln
Bristol & Co
Denecke & Co
Fire at Tower hotel leaves one cremated and three missing
In Tower Minnesota a fire destroyed the Central hotel. Thomas Gheen was cremated and Frank Thomas likely burned to death. Three other guests are missing as investigators consider arson possibly to cover a murder. Dawn temperatures were 28 below zero as locals fled in scant clothing. A man seen leaving the hotel before the blaze fuels murder theories.
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Tower
Minn
Duluth
Thomas Gheen
Frank Thomas
Central Hotel
Alexieff Sends Warships To Korea Tension Rises
London Nov 30 The Times Tokyo correspondent reports Admiral Alexieff the Russian viceroy of the far east has dispatched the battleship Poltava and three torpedo boat destroyers to Chemulpo to back Russia in demanding redress after the clash between Russian and Japanese sailors, with the Russian minister at Seoul remaining firm.
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Alexieff
London
Tokio
the Times
Admiral Alexieff
Far East
Poltava
Chemulpo
Russia
Seoul
Man dies from shotgun trap in Illinois chicken theft case
Wilard Kennedy of near Duquoin Il was fatally shot in the ankle by a trap he set for thieves stealing chickens. He died from blood loss at his home in Carbondale on November 30, after triggering the trap he had prepared.
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Carbondale
Ill
Wilard Kennedy
Duquoin
Break fast dispute ends in fatal shooting on State street
Marcus Sheehan a guard on the South Side elevated road was shot by James Berganus after a five cent shortage in breakfast. Berganus fled, throwing Sheehan’s body onto the street and remains at large.
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Chicago
Marcus Sheehan
James Berganus
State Street
Sheehan
Berganus
Mafia murders Italian manufacturer in New Orleans
Guisseppe Impozzato a noted macaroni maker was killed in New Orleans last night. Police say the slaying appears Mafia related as he was lured to a secluded area on a friendly visit.
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New Orleans
Guisseppe Impozzato
Webster City Pioneer Jacob Funk Dies Suddenly
Jacob M. Funk a Webster City pioneer and philanthropist died at his home after a long record of charitable gifts to Iowa institutions. His passing came as a sudden shock to the community.
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Webster City
Jacob M. Funk
Naples Submerged As Storms Lash Italy
Violent storms sweep Italy with Naples under water and the Tiber swollen. Turin and Milan report heavy snowfall while widespread damage is noted across regions.
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Rome
Italy
Naples
Turin
Milan
Feudal Fight At Cincinnati Ends In Narrow Riot
A landlord and his tenants at 1253 Richmond Street clashed over eviction, flooding the first floor and firing through holes in the floor. Mrs Ford and her child were grazed by bullets as the conflict drew hundreds of onlookers and nearly led to murder and lynching. Property damage exceeded $1,000.
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Cincinnati
Richmond Street
A. T. Anderson
William &. Ford
Ford
Anderson
Handkerchiefs and lawn squares offered at low prices
25c women's handkerchiefs in pure linen, some hemstitched or embroidered, others with Valenciennes lace. Value 25c each, now 6c. Also dainty lawn pad karahions with hemstitched edges and embroidered corners, originally 6c each, now offered.
Riot at Andersons house ends with arrests after flood threat
A force of police struggled to keep a crowd at bay as Anderson’s door was broken in and he was arrested. Ford suffered a fatal head wound but survived thanks to a silver plate. Lord was arrested after his wounds were dressed for cutting water pipes amid a flood scare. Anderson was released on bail but kept inside while the crowd remained outside.
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Anderson
Ford
Lord
Three Negroes Held After Louisiana Merchant Slaying
Reports from Belcher Louisiana say three of five alleged killers of Robert Adager, a Shreveport area merchant and planter, have been captured within ten miles of Belcher. Citizens prepared to lynch the suspects while posses pursue two remaining attackers toward De Soto parish.
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Louisiana
Lynders
Shreveport
Belcher
Robert Adager
de Soto Parish
Soldiers End Range Trouble Avoiding Plains Conflict
Major Torrey and his command returned from Plains reporting that the potential clash with Joe Morrigeau’s group has been averted as Morrigeau and his allied cowboys and Indians submitted. Cattle were driven off the lands and no further trouble is expected unless the 1,500 head return to the forbidden lands.
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Major Torrey
Missoula
Mont
Plains
Joe Morrigeau
Morrigeau
Halfbreeda
Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised for Paraly sis Cure
A Texas man writes that his wife suffered paralysis in her arm for five years and Ballard's Snow Liniment cured her. He also reports relief for old sores frostbite and skin eruptions and notes the price and availability from Riley the Druggist.
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Baily
P. O. True
Texas
Ballard
Riley
Political slate listed with Montana officials and officers
Senator W A Clark Paris Gibson Representative Joseph M Dizon Governor J K Toole Lieutenant Governor Frank G Higgins Secretary of State George M Hays Treasurer A H Barrett Auditor J H Calderhead Attorney General James Donovan Superintendent of Schools W W Welch Chief Justice T F Brantley Associate Justices George R Milburn W T Pigott W H Holloway Clerk of Supreme Court Henry G Rickets
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M. H. Parker
T. J. A. Monaghan
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B. F. White
George Woodworth
Duke Gist
B. N. Stevenson
John 8. Baker
George W. French
A. L. Beardsley
C. W. Robicon
Mias Mae Rich
Josiah Cashmore
M. A. Walker
George B. Motten
W. M. Oliver
Dillon
Wm. M. Montgomery
Wisdom
D. D. McKnight
Del
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J. & Virmillion
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A. A. Elliott
Jos. Young
B. ¥. White
Edwin Norris
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Fred L. Stone
Leonard Eliel
George French
A. F. Graeter
Wm. Phillipe
Rife
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