Roosevelt Targeted After Funeral Crank Arrest
New York, Nov 27. President Roosevelt, leaving his uncle’s funeral, was handed an envelope by a man named Denniston who was seized by detectives. Roosevelt, under guard from 500 officers, faced multiple threats and another two cranks, one Austrian, were taken into custody. A near trolley collision guarded by mounted guards preceded the day’s events before Roosevelt departed for Washington.
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New York
Justes
Roosevelt
Denniston
Bess
Soldassi
Twenty-third
Fifth and Broadway
Morett
Potter
Deming
Kelleven
Washington
Joe Cole Falls Through Bridge at Frank Brass Creek
Cottage Grove Oregon November 25 Joe Cole a freighter for the Oregon Securities Company Bohemia met a sensational accident while crossing Frank Brass Creek bridge five miles from the warehouse. The floor gave way the wagon and four horse team fell into the river 12 to 16 feet. Cole was badly bruised but cut the harness to save the horses. The wagon overturned and the supplies were lost. Cole staggered to the warehouse station almost unconscious from the bruises.
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Cottage Grove
Joe Cole
Oregon Securities Company
Bohemia
Frank Brass Creek
Cole
President Roosevelt attends Grace funeral in New York
New York on Nov 27 President and Mrs Roosevelt arrived early this morning and attended the Grace funeral. Secretary Loeb and Mr Cowles accompany the party in this arrival and participation.
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New York
Mru. Roosevelt
Grace
Loeb
Cowles
Commission Appointed Over Czar Party Poisoning Death
Berlin reports a commission has been named to determine how poison was placed in the food at the Czar's party that killed the little princess.
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Berlin
Moer Gen
Divorce and Quick Marriage in Newport R I
Within an hour of a decree of absolute divorce, Mrs Arthur Kemp married Hollis Huonwell at noon. She is sister in law to Reginald Vandervill and Freddie Gebbardt gave away the bride.
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Newport
R. 1
Arthur Kemp
Hollis Huonwell
Reginald Vandervill
Freddie Gebbardt
Forger Captured Near Guard in Jonction City
Special to the Guard reports authorities captured a man wanted by Sheriff Fisk for forging checks on Eugene merchants. Deputy Sheriff Bown arrived and departed for Eugene by private conveyance with the prisoner.
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Jonction City
Fisk
Eugene
Bown
The Havana Scandal Testimony Spurs Washington Hearing
The Havana Scandal unfolds as witnesses including Pitneeees testify in Washington this morning, detailing events and connections surrounding the case. Officials probe financial links and potential influence, with ongoing hearings expected to reveal further names and implications.
Editorial disputing General Wood's governorship in Cyan
A preliminary inquiry cites Major Kupecil’s North American Review article criticizing General Brooke’s administration in Cuba. Allegations link the piece to Major Ladd and an audited account, while opponents claim Wood ordered Major Roneil to write the defamatory article. General Wood denies the charges.
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General Wood
Cyan
Kupecil
North American Review
Brooke
Mary
Cuba
Ig Tp
Deral Wood
San Francisco Mystery Learns of Palace Tragedy
On November 27 in San Francisco Mrs Lil lie Coit, linked to the Palace apartments tragedy, remains in a collapse as friends fear the worst. A new statement says Major McClung and Garnett argued before the shooting that killed him yesterday. Officials doubt Coit will press charges.
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San Franccisco
Lillie Coit
McClung
Garnett
Gurorttesys
Coit
Fifteen Drowned as Five Smacks Sink Off Heligoland
Berlin reports five fishing smacks foundered off Heligoland in a North Sea storm today. Fifteen men are dead.
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Berlin
Vfive
Heliogoland
North Sea
Oregon Defeated by M A A C in Hard Fought Game
In Portland on November 26, Oregon lost 12 to 0 to Multnomah Athletic Association College after a disputed officiating display. About 4500 spectators, including many U Q supporters, witnessed Oregon dominate segments but fail to score as M A A C capitalized on drives and a crucial 26 minute mark touchdown by Horan. Officials penalized Oregon on several offsides calls while Oregon’s defense held firm at times.
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Portland
Oregon
U. Q
U. O. Medico
McMillan
Templeton
Cook
Kirkley
Goodrich
Oregon Goon
Multnomah
Latourlette
Murphy
Kerregan
Corbett
Horan
U. O
Lafourette
Chandler
Kerkley
Vila
Ralph Fisher
Fetchner
Mearphy
Po Errot
Bloody battle in Indiana ends with detectives shot
Chicago police and a large posse battle two suspected bandits near Hammond Indiana. Seven detectives and a farmer posse fire on a dugout. two detectives are wounded, one probably fatally, as Neidermeyer and Vandine reportedly escape toward Liverpool after robbing a train.
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Chicago
Navy
Peter Neidermeyer
Harvey Vandine
Gustace Marx
O'Neil
Miller's
Roecki
Hammond
Miller Station
Vrandine
Neidermeyer
Folleston
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Liverpool
Fort Wayne
Vandine
Niedermier
Four promoted to noncommissioned officers in Company M drill
At last night's regular drill in the armory, four members of Company M were promoted by order. Corporals Judeo and Ralph White became sergeants while Privates Fred Kreas and Will Kanten were promoted to corporals. A general order from Colonel Gantenbeis affects the regiment, limiting absences from drill and setting delinquency court penalties for violations.
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Judeo
Ralph White
Fred Kreas
Will Kanten
Gantenbeis
Victim in New York Murder Suicide Case Reported
Fragmentary police notes indicate a homicide suicide in New York involving a Victor Ban Banner Brothers, a former San Francisco merchant. The details are unclear, but authorities report a fatal shooting at a residence and ongoing investigation into the circumstances.
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New York, Or
Victor Ban¢ Banner
Banner Note Sparks Sash Act Speculation
Banner left a note to inform his brother Simon B Banner a merchant in the city. He appeared to have ample money and the reason for the sash act remains unknown.
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Banner
Simon B. Banner
Escape of asylum inmate Peter Elliott in Minneapolis chase
Peter Elliott, an insane man who tried to assault President Roosevelt during his visit, escaped from the state insane asylum yesterday. Police believe he is hiding in Minneapolis, prompting a citywide alert and search.
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St. Paul
Peter Elliott
Roosevelt
Here
State
Minneapolis
Vermont’s E Lawrence Named Assistant Attorney General
Washington announces E Lawrence of Vermont appointed Assistant Attorney General. KR W Webster of Kentucky will succeed Daniel Miller of the best office department, who faced trial for alleged postal fraud complicity.
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Washington, D.C
E. Lawrence
Vermont
KR. W. Webster
Kentucky
Daniel Miller
Best Office Department
Willie Britt seeks London bout for world lightweights
San Francisco reports Willie Britt, manager for lightweight world champion Jimmy Britt, negotiating with the National Sporting Club of London for a January international title clash with the white English champion to be staged in London.
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San Francisco
Willie Britt
Jimmy
National Sporting Club of London
London
Fair Will Case Proceedings Open in Paris Hearing
The Fair will case opened today before Commissioner Fisher in Paris. Attorney Harper represented Mrs. Fair's relatives. A druggist testified Fair's body was badly bruised, making embalmment impossible, while Mrs Fair's body remained in good condition. The hearing adjourned until next Tuesday.
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Paris
Fisher
New York
Harper
Mrs. Fair
Fair
Famous Cornetist Jules Levy Dies at 62
Chicago mourns as Jules Levy renowned cornetist dies at his home from apoplexy at age sixty two this morning. His career elevated brass performance and he toured internationally with famed ensembles.
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Chicago
Jules Levy
Bis
Cleveland Chamber Presents Ships Bell to Cruiser Cleveland
The Cleveland Ohio chamber of commerce delegation presented a bronze ships bell to the new cruiser Cleveland during a ceremony in Portsmouth New Hampshire on November 28. The gift underscores longstanding ties between Cleveland and the ship's home port.
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Portsmouth
New Hampshire
Cleveland
Ohio
Chamber of Commerce
Bryan to Speak in Dublin After London Stop
London November 28 William J Bryan touched with Chamberlain today and plans to address an audience in Dublin tonight before continuing his tour.
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London
Wm. J. Bryan Tonched
Chamberlain
Dublin
Russia Maintains Possession in Manchuria
Vienna dispatch reports Japan will recognize Russian dominant interests in Manchuria with no interference in the current state of affairs for the time being. Tokyo and St. Petersburg sides reached a tentative settlement on the Kotseru Japanese contest, bringing a pause to the Manchurian dispute.
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Vienna
St. Petersburg
Manchori
Japan
Chicago Sensation Four Bandits Separated In Cells
Chicago authorities placed the four car barn bandits in separate cells as public excitement cools. Police officer Driscoll, wounded in yesterday’s gun battle, remains near death. The bandits show indifference to the outcome of the events in which they played prominent roles.
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Chicago
Driscoll
Insane Priest Arrested Over Roosevelt Charity Promise
Washington on November 24 Rev Father Walters assistant pastor at St Johns Cathedral Altoons Pa was arrested by detectives and taken to a hospital for treatment He says he came to meet President Roosevelt hoping to obtain three million dollars raised for charity
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Washington
Father Walters
St. John's Cathedral
Altoons
Roosevelt
Travel‑seeking doctors spark Eugene concern
The article notes Dr Darrin and his wife plan a world tour from San Francisco through Asia Africa and Europe before resuming Oregon business likely in Eugene It urges city officials to curb traveling doctors and criticizes ads from Dr Carrio for publishing at reduced rates, demanding only standard charges for Dr Darrin’s future notices.
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Darrin
Corvallis
San Francisco
Asia
Africa
Europe
Oregon
Eugene
Lebanon
Leap Year Social Echoes and Courting Quips
A trimmed, era flavored note suggests leap year impacts on propriety and romance. It recalls eight years since women gained property rights and forecasts a budding, shy suitor market. It frames courtship with playful praise and bold hints about readiness for marriage and social pace.
Seattle Streetcar Collision on University Line
In heavy fog a head on collision on Seattle's University streetcar line injured ten passengers and two crews. Telephone lineman Harry Kinney suffered severe leg crushed injuries and internal damage while Motorman Hammond endured a crushed hip and extensive injuries and is in critical condition. he is not expected to survive.
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University Line
Seattle
Wash
Harry Kinney
Hammond
Glycerine Tank Explosion Hits Swift Soap Plant
An explosion at Swift's soap department in Fort Worth Texas killed one worker and badly injured several others. The blast also caused severe damage to the building and disrupted operations.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Swift
Appointment Confirmed Receiver for US Shipbuilding Co
The circuit court of appeals confirmed the appointment of James Smith Jr as receiver of the United States Shipbuilding Company in Philadelphia on November 28.
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Philadelphia
Circuit Court of Appeals
James Smith, Jr
United States Shipbuilding Company
Woman fined for wearing men’s clothing in San Francisco
Misa M. B. Matson, who has dressed as a man for over twenty years, was sentenced to sixty days in the county jail this morning for wearing men’s clothing.
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San Francisco
Misa M. B. Matson
Clash Prevented as Morrigeau Surrenders Near Butte
No clash occurred as fifty soldiers and Nez Perce band under Morrigeau, resisting tree collection, yielded surrender. Troops returned to the plains this morning.
Kay Stannard Baker to be summoned before Senate panel
Kay Stannard Baker who secured publication of the Kunél article in the North American Review denouncing General Brooks over Cuba's governor general’s office will be summoned to appear before the Senate Committee on Military Affairs. His testimony will largely decide Wood’s eligibility for promotion.
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Washington
Kay Stannard Baker
Kunél
North American Review
General Brooks
Cuba
Appea
Senate Committee On
Wood
Venezuela Will Not Reply Over Panama Affair
Washington reports from Caracas say Venezuela will not reply to Maerrouquin's appeal for Colombia. Instead Caracas will only issue a formal acknowledgment, treating the Panama affair as a matter solely between Colombia and the United States.
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Washington
DD. C
Caracas
Venezuela
Maerrouquin
Colombia
South American
Panama
United States
Army Beats Navy 40 to 5 in Chicago Showdown
The Army squad routed Navy in Chicago on November 23 with a final score of 40 to 5. Army dominated the game with strong offense and defense, delivering a decisive victory over Navy.
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Chicago
Army
Navy
Shaw's Brother Dead In Iowa Funeral Planned
Washington reports Secretary of the Treasury Shaw notified by telegram of his brother D. Shaw's death in Manila Iowa. The banker was well known. Shaw left at ten this forenoon to attend the funeral.
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Washington
the Treasury
Shaw
D. Shaw
Manila
Iowa
Man Falls 100 Feet at Merchants Exchange Building
San Francisco Nov 2 William Rankin iron work foreman for Merchants Exchange building plunged from the fifth story to the basement. His body was crushed in the fall and remains were taken from the ruins.
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San Francisco
Cal
William Rankin
Merchants’ Hachange
Judge rules inheritance tax act valid under War Revenue Act
San Francisco report states Federal Judge Morrow upheld the inheritance tax law under the War Revenue Act. The decision rejects claims of unconstitutionality and notes that many had refused to pay the levy on minor liberties.
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San Francisco
Morrow
War Revenue Act
Train Wreck Arrests
Indianapolis report notes conductor Hastings of the Big Four involved in an arrest tied to a train wreck investigation dated November 2. The brief cites authorities and outlines charges pending further inquiry.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Hastings
Big Four
Train crash engineer arrested after deadly collision
A work train that collided with a freight train last week, killing fifteen and injuring fourteen, saw its engineer arrested at his home and brought to Pekin Illinois. He will be charged along with the other engineer and both face trials over responsibility for the wreck.
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Pekin
Illinois
Quiet in San Domingo as guards withdraw
Ad vices from San Domingo report calm conditions in the capital with guards withdrawn. The ex president has departed for Porto Rico aboard a German gunboat, signaling a easing of tension in the Dominican affair.
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Washington, D. C
San Domingo
Porto Rito
John Mitchell to establish Trinidad HQ over Colorado coal strike
Indianapolis November 23. John Mitchell departs for Trinidad to set up headquarters and direct the coal miners strike. He will seek an initial settlement of the disputed issues.
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Indianapolis
John Mitchell
Trinidad
Colorado
Berlin commissioner withdraws cup for trans Atlantic race
New York dispatch reports that, due to health reasons, the Keiecs have withdrawn their cup offer for the upcoming trans Atlantic yacht race. Instead, they announce a new cup to be raced for in 1905, a change welcomed by many yachtmen who express general regret at the postponement.
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New York
Berlin
Bealth
Fire Destroys National Biscuit Plant in New Orleans
A large blaze in New Orleans today destroyed the National Biscuit Company plant and heavily damaged neighboring property. The total loss is estimated at over 250000 dollars.
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New Orleans
National Biscuit Company
Contigivousa
Brevities from Albany Democrat capture odd notes and incidents
A jumble of brief items reports Florence Roberts praised as Zaza, pheasants in Portland market, barber upgrades in Ninth street, Chamberlain’s tablets for stomach trouble, royalty humor from Masntessod, deaths in King City, Seattle cabin history, polar expedition refusals, injuries in Oregon rail work, gold ledge near Jacksonville, Florida immigration scheme, a Grants Pass chair factory fire, and suspected arson in Southern Oregon.
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Albany
Hugene Register
Florence Roberts
Zaza
Otto
Portland
Walher
P. J. Lynch
St. Patrick's Church
Gainesville
Florida
Alachua County
Green Isle
Parber Lynch
William's Valley
Grants Pass
AG. M. Cal
Southern Oregon
Oregon
Reyes in Washington protests over U S recognition of Panama
General Reyes, Colombian envoy, arrived in Washington to protest U S recognition of Panama. He avoids discussing his mission, complains reporters sensationalized his words, and plans to visit South American legations to seek support against U S actions in Panama.
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Washington, D. C
Reyes
Republic of Panama
Heran
Ieveral Reyes
Colombia
United States
Panama
Governor chambers on portage railway and canal project stance
The Salem Statesman reports Governor Chamberlain will address six questions in a December 21 special session but will not join in session business beyond remedial Phelps law changes. He declines to publicly endorse repeal of the portage railway law, urging state initiative and suggesting the canal project awaits state action.
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Salem Journal
Chamberlain
State of
Oregon
Salem Statesman
Epworth League hosts book social and prize winners
Miss Sadie Ford and Miss Bertie Eddy won honors at the Epworth League book guessing contest hosted by Miss Myrtle Kays. Mrs. Guy Davis' Priscilla Club meeting featured needlework and a social pastimes, with the next gathering at Mrs. Romeo Gilbert's home. Portland is emerging as a regional theater hub with four thriving theatres, two controlled by Baker enterprises led by George L. Baker.
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Myrtle Kays
Epworth League
Sadie Ford
Bertie Eddy
Guy Davis
Priscilla Club
South
Willamette Street
Slapheon
Mesdames Elmer Hoberts
Frank Hampton
Romeo Gilbert
T. B. Lackey
A. L. Peter
E. D. Matlock
Hert Vincent
F. L. Poindexter
H. A. Bedwering
Portland
Oregon
San Frencisco
Baker Enterprises
Ceorge L. Baker
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Down In
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K. A. Schwering
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King Lowanleawder
Masntessod
Australia
Winfeld
Keoses
Neer
Denny
King County
Nansen
Sverdrup
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Slitime
Canary Islands
Jake Carman
Woodburn-Natron
Aumaville
George A. Dyson
William H. Dodge
Jacksonville
Dyson
Lucky Boy
Oregon Miners’ Association
Coria
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