Tillinghast claims steel airship can outpace Wrights
Wallace R. Tillinghast of Worcester exhibits a steel constructed flying machine and an electrical engineer asserts the craft can fly Worcester to New York to Boston and back in four hours, with engine idle time limited to nine minutes. The pilot claims public daylight demonstrations will follow.
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Worcester
New York
Boston
Wallace R. Tillinghast
Wright Brothers
Tillinghast
Mr. Tillinghast
New York City
Priest Dies on Twelfth Anniversary of Ordination
Des Moines reports Father F X Roseler of St Marys church Millard Iowa died at Mercy hospital of typhoid pneumonia. He had been ill since last Thursday. He was about thirty four years old and died on the twelfth anniversary of his ordination.
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Des Moines
F. X. Roseler
St. Mary's Church
Millard
Mercy Hospital
Father Roseler
Iowa Miner Killed in Fight
In High Bridge Iowa on December 28 G Anderson a miner was stabbed to death by Thomas Muller in a room at his home after a quarrel said to have brewed for weeks Muller a fellow miner was arrested as the alleged assailant and is in custody
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Iowa
High Bridge
G. Anderson
Thomas Muller
Muller
Hogan Declared Sane by County Board of Commissioners
M Hogan of Falls Iowa has been released from the Dubuque asylum after the county board of commissioners ruled him sane. The Knights of Pythias aided the case, leading to formal hearings and testimony before the board before the final decision.
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Wa Falls
M. Hogan
County Board of Commissioners
Hogan
Dubuque
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Board of Insane Commissioners
Dubuque Asylum
Rehearing Sought in Coffee Discrimination Suit
Des Moines. The Iowa Supreme Court is asked to reconsider Mrs. Joe Brown v J H Bell Coffee Co over a refusal to serve coffee at the pure food show because she was black. The court previously ruled against her with two dissents by Evans and Weaver. The rehearing petition was filed by her husband, attorney Joe Brown.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court of Iowa
Joe Brown
J. H. Bell Coffee Company
Evans
Weaver
Minister Loses Eye as Pastor Is Poked by Broom
In Sidney Iowa on December 28 Rev. A. O. Broyles pastor of the Baptist church and his wife were playfully scuffling for a broom when the handle struck the pastor in the eye. The blow shattered his glasses and severely lacerated the eyeball raising fears the sight is lost.
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Sidney
Sidney, Ia
A. O. Broyles
the Baptist Church
Senator James Gordon Named U S Senator from Mississippi
Governor Noel announces the temporary appointment of Colonel James Gordon of Okolona to the United States Senate to fill the late A. J. McLaurin’s seat until the legislature elects a successor. Gordon will not run for the unexpired term.
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Jackson, Miss
Noel
James Gordon
Okolona
United Sates
Mississippi
A. J. McLaurin
Gordon
Reid of Twenty fifth Infantry Testifies in Brownsville Inquiry
Sergeant James B. Reid of company B dis charged in the Brownsville shooting case testified before the military court of inquiry in Washington on December 23. On the witness stand he was cross examined by Captain James Howland and appeared to remember little about the incident.
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Reid
Washington
James B. Reid
Flurry in Rock Island A Fiasco
A Rock Island stock surged 31% in five minutes then collapsed, puzzling analysts. Sparks of speculation blamed lavish resources and possible clerical error, with Christmas congestion cited as a contributing factor. The episode tested the market’s resilience amid volatile trading and uncertain explanations.
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Wall Street
New York
Rock Island
Mother Held for Tragedy in Loveland Fire Murder
Mrs. Paul Sonnecalf is charged with the murder of her two sons ages eight and three and with arson to conceal the crime in Loveland Ohio. The bodies were found after the fire at the home was extinguished and the heads show blunt force injuries. Father was away when the blaze started. she was found in front of the burning house in a distraught state and will be held for the common pleas court trial.
King Albert Accepts Grand Marshal Resignation
Brussels December 28 King Albert accepted the resignation of Count Outrelmont grand marshal of the court. The move is seen as signaling retirement of the late king's entire entourage. The king and Queen Elizabeth will move to Laeken castle next week.
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Leopold
Brussels
Albert
Count Outrelmont
Elizabeth
Laeken Castle
Three Trainmen Killed in Wreck at Starks ville
In Seymour Indiana on December 28 three Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern freight trains collided at Starks ville killing Engineer F. M. Walls Fireman Henthorn and Brakeman Henry Lee.
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Seymour
Ind
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad
Starksville
F. M. Walls
Henthorn
Henry Lee
Body in Part Identified in Kansas City Murder Mystery
Partial identification links the murdered man to Harry McConnell of Grand Island Nebraska. Attorney Robert J. Slan said the body resembles a man who visited Sian's office last Tuesday claiming to be a friend of Sian relatives in Geneva Nebraska. The victim wore clothing marked Kalman Grand Island Nebraska with a suit sold to a man believed to be McConnell.
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Kansas City
Harry McConnell
Kan
Robert J. Slan
Sian
Geneva
Iowa Boy Killed by Cousin During Target Practice
In Smyrna, Iowa, December 28, seventeen year old Walter Teague was accidentally shot and killed by his thirteen year old cousin Archie Staley of Des Moines while the two boys were target shooting at Walter’s home.
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Iowa
Osceola
Walter Teague
Archie Staley
Des Moines
Smyrna
Reimer Fights Zbyszko 56 Minutes in Des Moines Draw
Des Moines reports a 56 minute struggle as Jess Reimer stalls against Zbyszko, with Corbin thrown in 3 minutes. The match showcases mutual strength and technique, ending with neither man decisively defeating the other. Reimer repeatedly counters and pins, while Zbyszko dominates early and later again presses.
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Lowan
Zbyszko
Corbin
Des Moines
Jess Reimer
Reimer
Jim Corbin
Sharp advance in wheat on frightened shorts stampede
Chicago wheat for December delivery jumped 3 4 percent as shorts rushed to cover. Prices closed 6 to 1 cent above Friday, with December at 1.18 1/2, May 1.12 1/2, July 1.01. Corn and oats held steady, pork lard ribs mixed, cash prices showing No 2 hard wheat 1.16 1/18 to 1.18 1/8.
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Shorts
Chicago
South Omaha Market Report Cattle Hogs Sheep
Cattle receipts 3100 slow to stronger with native steers 4.00 to 9.00, cows and heifers 3.00 to 2.25, western steers 3.50 to 6.25, stockers and feeders 2.75 to 5.25, calves 3.50 to 7.50, bulls and stags 2.75 to 4.50. Hogs receipts 2500 up 2 cents, heavy 8.30 to 8.40, mixed 8.25 to 8.30, light 8.20 to 8.35, pigs 6.70 to 7.75, bulk 8.25 to 8.35. Sheep receipts 6500 up 10 to 20 cents, yearlings 5.80 to 7.00, ewes 4.25 to 5.40, lambs 7.00 to 8.15.
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South Omaha
Chicago Live Stock Prices Springer Market Summary
Chicago December 27 cattle receipts 18000 up 10 to 15 cents best steers 8.00 few above 7.00 cows and heifers 10 15 cents higher amid small receipts hogs 12000 up 15 20 cents top 8.70 bulk 8.35 8.60 sheep 10000 up 15 25 cents lambs 8.40 choice sheep 6.00
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Chicago
Heney Files His Suit Against Crocker for Libel
Francis J. Heney of San Francisco sues William H. Crocker for 250000 in New York over an open letter the California millionaire published in a New York paper. Heney’s counsel James M. Beck says the suit seeks to settle whether Heney conducted graft prosecutions honorably and legitimately.
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New York
Francis J. Heney
San Francisco
William H. Crocker
California
Mr. Heney
Mr. Crocker
James M. Beck
Heney
Louisville Fire Chief Dies After Fast Run to Fire
Benjamin Dillon, chief of the Louisville fire department, died from injuries suffered during a rapid response to a blaze in Louisville on December 27.
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Louisville
Benjamin Dillon
Louisville Fire Department
Gotch Fails To Throw O Kelly In Handicap Match
St Louis December 27 Frank Gotch failed to throw Ces O'Kelly in a fifteen minute handicap wrestling bout. O'Kelly, noted welder from Ireland, held steady defense and avoided defeat.
Ex-President Zelaya Arrives in Mexico City Aboard Gunboat
Former Nicaragua leader Jose Santos Zelaya reached Salina Cruz aboard the Mexican gunboat General Guerrero and announced plans to proceed to Mexico City for a six month stay. He thanked President Diaz and was accompanied by a Nicaraguan ex-minister of war and four others.
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Salina Cruz
Mex
Jose Santos Zelaya
Nicaragua
General Guerrerro
Mexico City
Diaz
Guerrero
Zelaya
Estrada
Cabrera
Guatemala
United States
Mexico
Zelaya’s Exit From Nicaragua Not Shielding Crimes
Washington reports that Zelaya’s voyage on the Mexican gunboat General Guerrero does not alter his plan to go to Mexico City. Officials say his departure from Nicaragua does not guarantee impunity for murders of two Americans, Cannon and Grace, and the U S government may seek extradition or punishment if required.
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Nicaragua
Washington
General Guerrero
Salina Cruz
Zelaya
Managua
Mexico
United States
Knox
Rodriguez
Cannon and
Grace
New Lawyers Hired in East Orange Tragedy Case
Mrs. Caroline B. Martin mother of Ocey Snead, victim in the East Orange bathtub death, changes defense counsel. Colonel Robert J. Haire withdraws, replaced by Clark L. Jordan after a lengthy conference with Mrs. Martin and her sister Mrs. Mary Snead who face extradition to New Jersey on indictments alleging their complicity.
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New York
Caroline B. Martin
Ocey Snead
East Orange
Robert J. Haire
Ray Kauffman Dies in Denver at 27
Ray Barr Kauffman aged twenty seven son of Mr and Mrs B F Kauffman Sr of Des Moines died of tuberculosis in Denver at the home of his wifes parents Mr and Mrs A Lawrence.
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Ray Kauffman
Des Moines
Ray Barr Kauffman
B. F. Kauffman
Denver
A. Lawrence
Train Hits Section Hand Near Dubuque
John Henkal a fifty year old section hand living at Durango near Dubuque was struck by a train while riding a handcar suffering injuries that are described as likely fatal and he is hospitalized for treatment.
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Dubuque
John Henkal
Durango
Boston Blizzard Toll Tops One Million In Losses
The storm lashed New England causing more than a million dollars in damage around Boston. The schooner Davis Palmer with twelve crew is feared lost near the harbor, nine other vessels wrecked along the Massachusetts coast. Four deaths occur in Chelsea as tides flood Island End river homes and force 2,500 residents to flee. The blizzard is the region’s worst in eleven years with battered sea walls, destroyed boulevards and shore structures.
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Boston
New England
Davis Palmer
Massachusetts
Chelsea
Island End
Eighteen Perish in New York Storm Report
Eighteen persons in and near New York perished from the storm or related accidents. Six died from exposure in snowdrifts. others drowned or were killed by trains. City crews of about 10,000 worked to clear ten inches of snow and restore traffic.
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New York
Thurman
Tom’s River
N. J
Mary Ann Kirby
Long Island Sound
Taft's Niece to Wed in New York
George Hogg Snowden of Seattle obtained a marriage license to wed Miss Witherbee Taft daughter of Charles W Taft brother of the president in New York.
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Taft
New York
George Hogg Snowden
Seattle
Miss Witherbee Taft
Charles W. Taft
Prisoner Burns to Death in Jail
Stillmore Georgia December 28 John Murphy was burned to death in the jail while attempting to burn his way out in a jailhouse incident reported today
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Stillmore
John Murphy
Forged Paper Case Ties to $15,000 Security Swap
Cincinnati police and postal authorities hunt a man who used the alias M. M. Richton to forge a $15,000 check and steal bank stock from Citizens' National Bank of Scobie Mississippi. The impostor forged the check to Richton and endorsed it as Richton. The disappearance of the $15,000 worth of stock and the forged identity link to New York capitalist M. M. Rainer.
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Cincinnati
M. M. Richton
M. M. Rainer
New York
Citizens’ National Bank of
Richton
Indorsee
Ford Trial Postponed to January 10
Cincinnati report says Mrs. Jeanette Stewart Ford charged with blackmail in connection with a $643,000 embezzlement at Big Four railroad offices will not face trial until January 10 after defense motions for a continuance due to a severe fall on icy pavement.
Census Enumerator Shortage in Calhoun County
Hon. Guy Rankin supervisor of the census for the Tenth district reports a pronounced shortage of enumerators from Calhoun county especially rural districts. He expects enough applications to be made before February 1, the deadline after which no applications are considered.
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Calhoun County
Lake City
Guy FP. Rankin
Fort Dodge
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Brownsville
George
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