Gen Wood Warns Defense Must Be Strengthened
General Wood told the House military committee that defense needs strengthening and urged creation of a national council of defense as a government priority. President Tart directed War Secretary Dickinson to withhold a secret report, while Speaker Cannon refused access, with pending cabinet review expected soon. The Navy secretary’s report recently released adds support to calls for readying national defense.
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Washington
Ali Leonant Wool
Tale
Telly
House of Representatives
Tutthan
Dickinson
House of
Cannon
Cone
James McLochlin
California
Secretary of the Navy
Democratic office seekers flood the county campaign scene
The county committee prepares to endorse a flood of job applications as candidates await new year openings. Jarrett cautions he will not create vacancies while mayoral authority doubts capable replacements, leaving endorsements set for December 27 as a new regime looms.
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OG. de McCarthy
Duibongalis
Jobe
Mayer
Tay
Democrate
Diamond Head
Craig
Haaltone Sherk
Jarrett
Comnty Committee
New Dredge Impresses With Labor Output at Pearl Harbor
Yesterday the new dredge at Pearl Harbor performed strongly, extracting more material than the five older dredges combined. The unit worked on harder bottom areas while outside material had already been removed, with an estimated 1,600,000 cubic yards of bottom slated for removal and daily progress around 40,000 to 50,000 cubic yards despite potential downtimes.
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Peart Hainsbor
Amy
Pearl Harbor
Pfotenhauer Sees Big Crop From Hawaii Plantations
Motenhauer of Hy Hackfeld & Co reports optimistic tone on 1912 sugar outlook. Despite concerns from Kaltes interference, he expects strong cane growth and large production from the plantation holdings. He cites favorable conditions and notes European beet sugar may fall short of forecasts while Hawaiian estates prepare for a robust year.
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Motenhauer
Hy Hackfeld & Co
Hue
Hawaii
Maul
Mackfeld
Liege Om Kaltes
Hackfeld
Panind
Getty
Big Roy
Protontauer
Hwekefold
Wwe
Opposition to Old Style Cofferdam in Maine Wreck Work
New York Dec 15 debate over Army engineers plan to raise the wreck of the battleship Maine. Cofferdam method favored, with details of tubes and cofferdam layout around the hull. Work progresses at Havana, molds for tubes prepared, date for pumping out set for late January 1911.
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New York
Amy
Maine
Panama
Uline
Bigabee
Mitine
Havana
Cuba
Uie
Government has majority of seats in Commons report
The report notes the government appears to hold a majority in the House of Commons. It cites government figures with about 24 seats versus 9 for the opposition, suggesting the governing party maintains control despite scattered support and ongoing political maneuvering.
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London
Ten Miners Entombed By Explosion At Leyden Mine
Leyden Colorado May 16 entombment reported after underground explosion trapped ten miners. Rescue teams labored through the day seeking survivors amid dangerous conditions. Officials stated hope remained as they fought to reach the affected workings and recover any who might be alive.
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Leyden
Colo
Tate
Enetla
Cathcart Declares Court Withdrawal In Honolulu Case
City and County Attorney says he will not endure present methods and moves for nolle prosequi in the district charge against Edward C. Lane. Cathcart repeats that he would abandon criminal prosecution, citing powers of the elected official and urging the Attorney General's influence, before Judge Cooper in a crowded courtroom.
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Cooper
Jotun Cathcart
Tim Ax
Tan
M Nolle
Edward C. Lane
Cathert
Necesary
Grinbaum Passes Away in Honolulu’s Commercial Life
News from Honolulu reports the death of M. Grinbaum, long a leader of Grinbaum & Co, Honolulu’s general merchandise and plantation agent firm. Born in the late 1800s, he headed the firm for decades, which began in Java, later disincorporated in 1908. He is survived by a widow, with the family having traveled widely and spent winters in Honolua.
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Herlii
St. 8 Grintaum
Honolulu
Nawal
Grinbaum
Hawaii
Grinbraum & Co
Grinhous
Notive Ite
Open Evenings and Christmas Hours Promised by Bere & Co
Open evenings in Christmas season announced by Bere & Co with a proverb about business heart and head. A note mentions many cinch items like turkish cap and camphor shoes have been worn in Florida, signaling a lighthearted, mixed-phrase notice.
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Bere & Co
Florida
Fined $100 For His Comments Before Jury
J Carlo a pawntraker was fined $100 by Circuit Judge Cooper for commenting on a case within earshot of a jury at Port Street. Carlo admitted recognizing the judge but claimed lack of knowledge of the nearby jury. The judge denied reduction, and Carlo paid the fine before a later hearing.
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Port Street
J. Carlo
Cooper
Carlo
Cano
Niatice
Winnett Ho Uben
Carlo Wok Cortunate
Aline
Huon
Cario
Forecasts of 3.50 sugar price amid market signals
Experts foresee a 3.50 sugar average for the new crop with upside potential unless demand absorbs much of the surplus. Visible world supplies in Europe and America total 1,737,852 tons, up from 1,426,047 last year, a gain of 311,805 tons. Raw sugar values stable near 2.930 per pound with limited spot sales and some shipments noted abroad.
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Sakeenbe
York
Pat Aire
Hupe
Iles
Ran Willett & Gray
Europe
America
Funston Named Commanding Leader of Department
Washington December 15 Frederick Funston the noted hero of the Philippine war was named to command the Department of Laon the appointment to take effect January 1 He was made brigadier general in 1901 and has long served in key posts in the army.
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Washington, D. C
Tion
Frederick Punston
Department of Laon
Funston
Congressmen from Pennsylvania Die in Philadelphia
Philadelphia on December 1 reports the death of Congressman Cook of Philadelphia after a long career in public service. Born in 1843, he entered politics after work in a newspaper and served in Sixtieth Congress on key reform measures. The record notes his enduring involvement in legal and regulatory topics.
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Associated Trem
Philadelphia
Penn
Cook
Gnu Time
Kremman Cook
Matt
Nomen Strikers Clash With Police in Chicago
Turmoil erupts as garment workers strike in Chicago on December 16. Police clash with picketers, injuries reported among workers, including women. details unclear due to damaged text.
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NOMEN
Chicago
German steamer Palermo wrecked off Britain with 24 dead
London dispatch reports the German steamer Palermo wrecked on the British coast. Twenty four lives are believed lost as rescuers search the shoreline. Strong winds and heavy seas hinder efforts.
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London
Dee
Palermo
Bitain
Hivem
Switzerland names a new president
In Switzerland, Avancia Todd Brome Cutite was today elected president in a formal ceremony. The decision names Marowinile Hictot as vice president while the cabinet confirms the new leadership amid ongoing debates on policy directions.
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Avancia Todd Brome Cutite
Marowinile
Vresident of
Switzerland
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Pfotenhauer
Tum
Atte Tate Hatte
Rogiee
Makina
Cammet
Cathcart
Lindsay
Germany
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Mide
Luaon
Pennsylvania
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