Relief for Miners and Yukon Cutter Approved in Senate
The Senate authorized funding to transport and feed American miners in Yukon Alaska with a 250000 cap and approved a 40000 appropriation for a Yukon river revenue cutter. A holiday adjournment to January 5 was agreed, Dawes was confirmed as comptroller, and a duplicate Yukon relief resolution passed in the House.
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Washington
Senate
Secretary of War
Yukon
Alaska
Yukon River
Chas. G. Dawes
Bee Comptroller
Snator Hawley
House
Cannon
Testimony opens in Luetgert murder case in Chicago
The trial began with Christian Haat testifying to interior maps of the Luetgert factory followed by P. Melander showing factory views. Luetgert’s lawyers allege a plot involving Louis Low and two detectives to frame Luetgert for his wife’s murder, including rings allegedly found in the sausage vat.
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Chicagq
Luetgert
Christian Haat
P. Melander
Louis Low
Louisa Low
Polcs
Severe Blizzard Impacts Northwest and Plains Rail Lines
A northwest blizzard disrupts rail traffic with delays reported from the Dakotas. A severe snow storm rages in South Dakota with heavy drifting and feared railroad blockades. Nebraska experiences a 40 degree drop as a cold wave and high winds blanket the state, covering wheat fields and alarming stockmen.
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ST. Paul
Northwest
Dakotas
Falls
S. D
Omaha
Neb
Mercury
Nebraska
Agitation for Silver in Senate on Bi Metallism Visit
Nebraska Senator Alien introduced a resolution asking the president for information on what Wilcott Paire and Stevenson accomplished during a recent European trip promoting bi metallism and prompting a debate. The silver advocates in the Senate grow impatient to begin financial discussion.
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Washington
Senate
Alien
Nebraska
Messrs Wilcott, Paire and
Stevenson
Europe
Head On Collision Near Clinton Indiana Kills Three
TERRE HAUTE Ind December 16 A head collision occurred on the Chicago Eastern Illinois railroad near Clinton Indiana this morning. Engineer Foster of the freight train and Engineer Raucher of the passenger train and Fireman Jewett were killed and the other fireman mortally injured. No passengers were killed but a number are reported injured.
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Terre Harts
Ind
Clinton
Indiana
Foster
Raucher
Jewett
Train Robbers Captured Near Stein's Pass In Arizona
Five Cowboys arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Wells Fargo Officer J N Thacker near the Mexican line at Cuskey's ranch were taken to Tucson for trial. They deny the train robbery at Grant's station and await U S commissioner action in Tucson as details of the capture emerge from a posse report.
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United States
Wells Fargo
J. N. Thacker
Arizona
W. H. Weiderman
T. S. Kephart
Henry Marshal
Walter Hoffman
Leonard Alverson
Tucson
O. N. Foraker
New Mexico
Black Jack
Santa Fe Pacific
Grant’s Station
Albuquerque
Stein’s Pess
Edward Cullen
Old Mexico
Mar Hal Foraker
Bowie
Stein’s Pass
Cuskey
Railroad and Express Companies
Silver City
U. S
Judge Edwards Declines Appointment Remains in Practice
Judge Edwards announced that his declination was final and he would continue practicing law. He thanked the El Paso bar for the compliment and expressed gratitude to fellow lawyers for their confidence.
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Edwards
el Paso
White Oaks road to use east Texas timber first
The initial eighty five miles of the White Oaks project will use east Texas timber and later stock from Sacramento country. The Sacramento reservation has been opened by the government, inviting settlers to move in. W J Williams, a G H yardman, injured his hand in November but healed after treatment from Dr Turner and is back on duty.
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White Oaks
East Texas
Sacramento Country
W. J. Williams
G. H. Yardman
Arkansas officer to pursue El Paso murder suspect Massey
The sheriff's office reports an Arkansas officer will depart immediately for El Paso to pursue A. M. Massey, the alleged killer. Officer Taylor believes Massey is the man Arkansas officials seek. Judge Fall notes the Rio Grande Dam and Irrigation case appeal likely waits until February adjournment. Inspector Mehan has rounded up two Chinos at San Marcial whose certificates appear fanciful.
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Sheriff’s Office
Arkansas
el Paso
A. M. Massey
Taylor
Massey
Arkansaw
Fall
S. Supreme Court
Rio Grande
Mehan
San Marcial
News in Brief Style Dispatches From Around the World
A compact telegraph style roundup reports global events in brief form with rapid notices on politics conflicts economies and disasters. Readers receive a snapshot of day’s happenings distilled into concise items.
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Telegraph
Appointments Listed for Supreme Court and Federal Posts
The president sent to the Senate December 16 nominations including Joseph McKenna of California as associate justice of the supreme court. Also named are Joseph R. Reed of Iowa as chief justice of the court of private land claims. Wilbur F. Stone of Colorado as associate justice. Lewis Miles as district attorney of Iowa. Robert P. Cosier as district attorney of Idaho. and Charles F. Dawes of Illinois as comptroller of the currency.
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Washington
Senate
Joseph McKenna
California
Supreme Court
Court of Private Land Claims
Joseph R. Reed
Iowa
Laclattes Wilbur F. Stone
Colorado
Lewis Miles
Robert P. Cosier
Idaho
Charles F. Dawes
Illinois
Bold Northeast Ohio Railroad Hold Up Ends In Killing
Three gunmen boarded a Big Four caboose near Berea Ohio and forced crew to surrender. Conductor Errett was killed and Brakeman Dalgleich injured by a bullet as robbers ransacked the car and fled the scene.
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Bereax
Ohio
Here
Big Four Railroad
Errett
Dalgleich
Elopers Foiled in Selma Shooting
In Selma last night Francis Jackson proposed to Annie White at Holy Trinity Methodist church supper. Harisa White pursued the couple to Alabama Bridge, wounded Jackson, and separated them as the groom lay dying this morning.
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Montgomery
Ala
Selma
Francis Jackson
Holy Tove Methodist Church
Annie White
Harisa White
Alabama Bridge
Jackson
Double Murder at Hogan's Alley in Stamford
In Stamford a dispute over money ended in a double homicide at Hogan's Alley. Filippo Carolli died from a heart stab wound while his brother Augustino was fatally wounded. Antonio D. Emarcio, 19, a nephew of the men, is identified as the assailant.
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Stamford
Conn
Hogan's Alley
Filippo Carolli
Augustino
Antonio D. Emarcio
Fatal mill accident at Oliver Wire plant in Pittsburg
Heavy fly wheel of the Oliver Wire company south side mill shattered this morning. Adam Breelich was killed and four others seriously injured. The 15 foot diameter wheel weighed over tons and fragments ripped through thick framework, collapsing the mill.
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Pittsburg
Oliver Wire Company
South Side
Adam Breelich
Tragedy After Railroad Burglary Ends in Stabbings
In Montgomery Alabama on December 16 Gilbert Giles an ex convict and his wife burglarized a Louisville and Nashville section house. They assaulted a man named Jackson during the break in and the husband and wife slashed throats with a razor. The woman is dead and the man is dying.
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Montgomery
Ala
Gilbert Giles
Louisville and Nashville
Jackson
Miners Union Holds Secret Meeting Over 15 Percent Pay Rise
Ishpeming Michigan reports a secret morning union meeting attended by night shift miners with another session planned for the day shift. The central issue is a 15 percent wage increase demanded by the union and rejected by the corporations.
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Ishpeming, Mich
Pope to Elevate Corrigan Cardinal and Primate of U S
The pope affirms New York as a Catholic center and at the next consistory will name Archbishop Corrigan a cardinal with the right of succession to Cardinal Gibbons and confer primate dignity on the Catholic Church in the United States.
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Rome
New York
Corrigan
Cardinal Gibbons
United States
Fitzsimmons Announces Retirement From Prize Ring
Milwaukee dispatch reports Robert Fitzsimmons has retired from boxing after a telegram to Nic Stuart regarding a potential match with Corbett. The World printing the morning dispatch confirms the retirement claim.
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Fitz
New York
the World
Milwaukee
Robert Fitzsimmons
Nic
Stuart
Corbett
Triple Murderer Hanged in Parkersburg
Parkersburg West Virginia December 16 The hanging of John Morgan the triple murderer for killing Mia Green Jimmy Green and Matilda Prost took place at noon today Morgan killed the three after they surprised him during a burglary at their home
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Parkersburg
W. Va
John Morgan
Mia Green
Jimmy Green
Matilda Prost
Morgan
Fresh From Europe Arrivals Include Archbishop Kain and Stevenson
Arrivals aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm from Naples include Archbishop Kain of St. Louis, Hon. Adlai E. Stevenson, and Mrs Stevenson among morning passengers into New York.
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Europe
New York
Kaiser Wilhelm
Naples
Archbishop Kain
St. Louis
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Senator Hanna Returns to Washington After Recovery
Senator Hanna has returned to Washington and appears fully recovered from his recent illness. His return signals a complete recovery and readiness for upcoming duties in the Senate.
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Senator Hanna
Washington
Pool Rooms Raided in Chicago Police Action
Chicago police closed fifteen local pool rooms this morning. Authorities warn fare banks and poker rooms will be next targets in the ongoing crackdown.
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Chicago
Insurgent Capture Reported in Bayamo
Havana dispatches say insurgents have captured and destroyed the city of Bayamo, marking a dramatic victory in the conflict. The report notes significant insurgent gains and the destruction of key targets in Bayamo.
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Havana
Bayamo
Silver Markets Show Decline in New York Trading
New York December 16 silver prices slide with 563 quoted and lead at 3.60, signaling softer precious metal activity in today’s session.
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Silver Markets
New York
Slver
Notable Travel Notices From Town and Nearby Cities
Sam Heyman went to Albuquerque and W. J. Kennnedy left for Chicago. Britton Davis and wife returned from Mexico. Miss Josie Ryerton headed to Kansas City. William Overhalster came back from Sonora. Mrs J J Allen from Mexico City visits. Sr. Filadelfo Baca of the U S legation is in town. Mrs W J Williams visits Little by with parents. Conductor John Freil returns from Ark an Arkansas Hot Springs trip praising baths.
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Josie Ryerton
Kansas City
William Overhalster
Sonora
J. J. Allen
City of
Mexico
Sr. Filadelfo Baca
U. S
John Freei
Arkansaw
Seriatim
Condemned Man Durrant Vows He Will Not Hang
In San Francisco on December 16 a statement attributed to Theodore Durrant inflames talk of his death sentence. He declared I will never hang I know that help is coming once more It has always came before in my extremity.
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San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Japan Withdraws Objections to Hawaii Annexation
Japanese minister told Secretary Sherman this morning Japan withdraws objections to Hawaii annexation in a formal reply to Sherman's letter. The communication conveys Japan's stance on the territorial question and reflects diplomatic engagement during the period.
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Japan
Washington
Sherman
Senate panel backs treaty to extend boundary work with Mexico
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today ordered a favorable report on the treaty with Mexico extending the time to complete the International Boundary Commission work to mark the U S Mexico boundary.
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Washington
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Mexico
International Boundary Commission
United States
Death by Own Action Through Love in Chicago
Louis Armstrong, manager of the Imperial hotel in Chicago, died by self inflicted gunshot at noon. He loved Vera Hall, a vaudeville actress, and his death was linked to his feelings for her.
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Chicago
Louis Armstrong
Imperial Hotel
Vera Hall
Out of Respect Cabinet Postpones Functions During Bereavement
Washington dispatch reports a cabinet meeting where no business was conducted due to the president's bereavement. Officials decided to postpone all official functions for one month.
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Washington
Switzerland Names New Ruler Junta Leader Ruf fy President
In Berne on December 16 the general assembly elected Eugene Ruffy as president and M Mueller as vice president of Switzerland.
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Switzerland
Berne
Eugene Ruffy
General Assembly
M. Mueller
Property transfers include Campbell and Patterson deals in Campbell additions
Deeds show W Y Wolf to Yetty Wolf for one dollar on lot 42 and part of 41 in Satterthwaite addition. Campbell Real Estate Co transfers to Millard Patterson for 500 covering lots 1-10, block 23 Campbell addition, and for 375 on lots 11-12 and part of 13, block 75 Campbell's addition. Patterson to El ?ase Southern R R for 972.50 covering lots 1-10, block 23 Campbell addition. plus lots 1-10 block 15 and lots 11-12 and part of 13 block 75. J J Fisher to Maria S. Allen for 1625 covering lots 1-5, block 26 Campbell's addition.
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W. Y. Wolf
Yetty Wolf
Satterthwaite
Campbell Real Estate Company
Millard Patterson
Campbell
Campbell’s
el ?Ase Southern R. R
Alao
J.J. Fisher
Maria S. Alen
Tomas Hernandez Granted Probation Release On Bond
Tomas Hernandez was charged with assault with intent to rob and secured release from the county jail today through habeas corpus proceedings in the district court. He is now out on bonds.
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Tomas Hernandez
Habeas Corp
Boy nearly harmed by cough medicine amid move
J T Logan’s young son found a bottle of cough medicine during a hurried move and swallowed some. Prompt medical help arrived quickly and prevented serious injury.
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J.T. Logan
McCarthy Court Judgment on Promissory Note
In district court E F J Mc Carthy is awarded judgment against E S and G T Newman on a promissory note for 1936 80 with interest from date at 8 percent. The action establishes the debt and rate of interest as specified.
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E. F. J. McCarthy
E. S
G. T. Newman
Moyer Sues for Divorce Over Alleged Abandonment
B H Moyer files in district court for divorce from Hanna Moyer alleging abandonment as the ground, initiating the dissolution of their marriage under state law.
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B_H Moyer
Hanna
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Sheldon Block
Juarez Branch
Republic of Mexico
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Enriquec. Creel
Jom. Falomir
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Luis Terrazas, Jr
Ciudad Juarez
Adolph Krakauer
Ofine
Reneo Minero of
Chilaahua
Komfort
PEW & Son
Tanner
Mesa Ave
Ana
BRO
Texas
Watson's
Vermont
The
Walcott
Commission
Com
Mission Abroad
North Pacific Ocean
Allen
Wocott
England
Special Commission
Nebraka
Lave
Doutie
Moline
French Agricultural Society
J. B. Watson
San Antonio and
Stanton Streets
Paso
W. G. Walz Co
EL Paso, Texas
To Do
Por‘ion
F.wild & CO
ST. Louis Street
Aran
H Krupp & Bro
San Antonio Street
Yandell
Herald
San Antonio
Opera House
Hogan’s Alley
Sam Heyman
W. J. Kennnedy
Britton Davis
Wife
Breckenbridge
S. P
Littleby
Royal
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