Washington reveals new bilateral treaty with Japan on commerce and China
State department notes on US Japan agreement released by the government describe two main points: equal commercial opportunities and continued independence for China. The announcement states the pact is binding and effective without congressional action as the president has authority to conclude such treaties.
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United Press Service
Washington
State Departments of
America
Japan
United States
China
Department of State
Congress
Great blizzards sweep central and eastern Canada today
United Press reports severe storms battering Manitoba Ontario and Quebec with outages and drifting snow. Officials warn conditions are among the worst in years as travelers faced closures and roads blocked across the region.
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United Press Service
Winnipeg
Canada
Tragic End to Vienna Jubilee Celebration
A vast crowd celebrating Emperor Franz Josef in Vienna yesterday trampling deaths numbered a score or more, including many women and children, as panics erupted repeatedly, leaving authorities mystified by the deadly mêlée and wild crowds.
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Vienna
Franz Josef
Patient’s dying wish leaves a car as payment
A Houston Post excerpt notes a patient’s grim remark that only he can pay his bill by leaving his car to the doctor after death. The car is described as a beauty, implying a valuable asset in a ironic exchange.
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Houston Post
Colombo Wins Four Titles Days Daily Malta Still Empty
In a stark contrast, Colombo secures four titles while Malta records no victories. The tally highlights Colombo’s dominance across events with Malta failing to reach the podium in any category.
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Colombo
Malta
Greenland Ice Thickness Report Highlights Mile and Half Depth
A report notes some Greenland ice fields reach about one and a half miles in thickness. It cites measurements from glaciologists and observations of ice sheet structure indicating substantial vertical extent and potential implications for sea level rise.
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Greenland
Full Companies Army Joins Rebels
Port au Prince reports that hundreds more revolutionary troops join the rebels outside the capital. Despite no major fighting, government forces are deserting in large numbers as insurgents encamp near the city. The insurgents withhold an assault, likely awaiting government action.
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Port AU Prince
Cosgrove Improves After Gubernatorial Victory
Word from Paso Robles California reports Samuel G. Cosgrove the governor elect who won last month is improving steadily after illness. Doctors feared he might not live to take his oath but his condition now shows good recovery chances.
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Seattle
Paso Robles
Cal
Samuel G. Cosgrove
Ronboat 10 Race Dorando Called Press Service
New York December 2 Ton Long oat the famous half breed Indian gunner of Gaudi is to compete with the Italian in second on race begun in Madison.
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New York
Longoat
Gaudi
Madison
Long distance runner surprises with strong finish
The fastest and most enduring runner impresses against Hayes and Dorando, defying expectations of a weak condition. He asserts he could have challenged Dorando or Hayes in London and New York, despite claiming poor form at the time.
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Hayes
Dorando
London
New York
Balance Due for Goods Sold in Open Account
Plaintiffs Vachon & Sterling seek $216 plus interest in a debt suit filed yesterday in the commissioner's court against defendant Tanana Trading Co of Chena. The action alleges the balance owing on an open account for goods, wares and merchandise. The document references a first stamp stage and dated prior to 184.
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Commissioner’s Court
Vachon & Sterling
Tanana Trading Company
Chena
Death of Chief Biggy Likely Suicide by Own Action
San Francisco reports indicate Chief of Police Biggy drowned from a police launch after a tense Kiel interview. Police say he left the residence agitated and later disappeared in the bay as investigators note a possible suicide linked to alleged Ruef case collusion.
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San Francisco
Biggy
Kiel
Bay
Burns
Ruef
Haas
Hgguer
All Alaska Thanksgiving Dinner At Remote Lodge
An Alaska Thanksgiving feast hosted by Burgomeister Wilhelm Manson at a remote northern lodge featured 15 guests. The meal included mostly home produced items with wines from Rivieres de Marne and a menu list detailing oysters pheasant turnips carrots pies and puddings. Guests named include Mrs Peters Miss Mabel Southworth Miss Grace Dunn and several others.
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Salehaket
Wilhelm Manson
Alaska
Delmonico
Billy
Mr. Munson
Mrs. Peters
Mabel Southworth
Miss Grace Dunn
Mrs. Hattie Goodman
Fred Barnard
Fred Cook
E. G. Murray
F. A. Simons
E. W. Dunn
W. F. Steir
Pete Bloom
Allie Ives
Bob Dow
Joe Henry
Oscar Tricks
Ministers Aim Sunday Theater Ban in New York
New York ministers announce a cooperative campaign against Sunday theatres and seek an ordinance prohibiting any performances in playhouses on Sabbath night. Theatre syndicates plan a strong response to Sunday closing demands.
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New York
Puyi Crowned at Pekin in Grand Coronation
Prince Puyi aged three was proclaimed emperor in a lavish Pekin ceremony. Officials hailed the accession as a sign of goodwill toward the dynasty as the city observed a holiday with streets adorned and widespread celebration.
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Pekin
Puyi
Exposition of backwoods methods in court case
Judge Miller heard the trial of Alex Lelaqguet Joe Manzoni and Joe Pietrino on assault charges after they allegedly took horses from B Sweeny on Sunnyside ranch three miles above town. Sweeny claimed chokes and a gun threat while defendants admitted taking the horses. They were fined 25 dollars each plus costs totaling about 110 dollars and jailed for nonpayment.
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Alex. Lelaqguet
Joe Manzoni
Joe Pietrino
B. Sweeny
Sunnyside Ranch
Sweeny
Manzoni
Jai
Commissioner on Dome Creek Judge Thomas Leaving for States
Judge Thomas the present United States commissioner on Dome Creek will depart for a long visit to the States within two weeks. A petition circulating on the creek urges appointing Alois Friederich, a well known contractor and carpenter formerly in Fairbanks, as his successor.
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Judge Thomas
United States
Dome Creek
Alois Friederich
Fairbanks
Alaska Mountain Swallowed Up Near Bogoslax Island
Officers aboard the revenue cutter McCulloch report Mount McCulloch on Bogoslax Island, 60 miles west of Unalaska, has disappeared beneath the water in a mysterious event during its northern cruise returning to San Francisco.
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McCulloch
San Francisco
Bogoslax Island
Unalaska
Winter mail to Arctic districts dispatched from Edmonton
The winter mail for the lower McKenzie and other Arctic districts will be sent from Edmonton today.
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United Press Service
Winnipeg
Lower McKenzie
Arctic
Edmonton
Canada Plans Alaska-Yukon-Pacific fair presence
Ottawa reports the Laurier cabinet supports a large appropriation to ensure Canada’s strong representation at next year’s Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle. The dominion will host Yukon exhibits and a general pavilion as part of the national display.
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Ottawa
Laurier
Seattle
Canada
Yukon
Dominion
Fair hopes for harmony between Taft and Cannon
Dispatches report improved relations between President elect Taft and Speaker Cannon with claims of renewed accord. Observers note their mutual prestige and safer administration as talks of reconciliation continue in Washington.
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Washington
Dee
Taft
Cannon
Tale
Rioting erupts as militia clashed with striking workers
A Perth Amboy plant riot ends in deadly street fighting between strikers and state militia. Initial skirmish at a proofing plant yields no fatalities, but later clashes leave many dead on both sides. Emergency troops are being dispatched to the scene.
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Perth Amboy
Loch’s Height Cited From Cutter Arrival
A year after its debut, the loch named cutter reached the coast with a reported height of 200 feet.
Murderer Has Weak Memory In Oregon Bar President Slaying
Portland Dec 2 James Finch, charged with killed Paul Fisher president of the Oregon bar association, claims amnesia and denies recognition of Fisher He has spoken after long silence and will undergo sanity examination before trial.
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Portland
James Finch
Paul Fisher
Oregon Bar Association
Fisher
Finch
Snow gutter cleaning implement shown in Washington
A two wheeled horse drawn device in Washington uses an 18 inch steel blade projecting into the gutter at an angle to the curb. The blade, controlled by a lever from the driver’s seat, is meant to clear snow from gutters.
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Washington, D. C
Intended Victim Scene on Engineer Creek Aims to Turn Tide
A chaotic clash near Engineer Creek involved a group encounter with alleged threats and near violence. The incident centers on Mogus pursuing Arnt and a risky action that was halted by friends pulling the group apart.
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Engineer Creek
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