Dozens of Mexican oil fumes menace towns and wildlife
Reports from Tampico and Veracruz state describe a vast oil flow at Doz Boscas Mexico causing metals to blacken parrots and bux arads to die. Eye injuries and illness in people spread as toxic gases drift to Oxuluama Tampico and beyond. The Diaz government sends 300 sappers to aid containment and protection.
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Doz Boscas
Ico
Washington
Mexico
United States
la Guna
Griffiths
Tampico
Oxuluama
Veracruz
Vera Cruz
Wells Fargo Ordered to Show Cause on Shipment Rates
In San Francisco on December 5, five major dry goods firms petitioned Circuit Judge Van Fleet. He ordered Wells Fargo Express Co. to justify why a temporary injunction restraining collections on large shipments between New and Pacific coast points should not be granted. The new rates show increases from a 2 percent advance on 500 pound shipments to a 92 percent advance on 20 000 pound shipments.
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San Francisco
van Fleet
Wells-Fargo Express Co
Pacific Coast
Germany in No Pact With Japan
Berlin reports that Germany and Japan have not begun negotiations for a China agreement similar to the American-Japanese understanding. The foreign office states no steps have been taken and Germany has no intention of proposing such terms in the near future.
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Berlin
Germany
Japan
China
Foreign Office
Daughter of Tom Johnson Divorced in Cleveland
Mrs Elizabeth Johnson Mariani daughter of Mayor Tom L Johnson was granted a divorce from Frederico Mariani of New York. She testified her husband never supported her from marriage until she left. They wed in March 1907 at the mayor's home, then moved to New York and soon separated. Mariani is an Italian playwright.
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Cleveland, O
Elizabeth Johnson Mariani
Tom L. Johnson
Frederico Mariani
New York
Mariani
Johnson
Ex Chief of Creek Indians Rolly McIntosh Dies
Rolly McIntosh, 76, former Creek Nation chief and longtime representative to Washington, died at his Stidham Oklahoma home. His death closes a decade as the tribe’s Washington envoy.
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Oklahoma
Stidham
Okla
Rolly McIntosh
McIntosh
Washington
Bay State Maniplace With Kellogg for Attorney-General
Friends of Samuel J. Elder a Boston attorney press his candidacy for attorney general. Elder, a Taft ally with long Massachusetts practice, would please eastern Republicans seeking a regional successor to Bonaparte if chosen over Frank Kellogg.
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Bay State
Kellogg
Boston
Elder
Frank Kellogg
Bonaparte
Samuel James Elder
Mr. Taft
May Be Hitch in Mill Plan
London reports doubt over the Pillsbury Washburn Mill Co reorganization plan. Debenture holders not consulted and action unclear. Large stockholders favor liquidation risk over reliance on interest payments. Preferred shareholders oppose unification, fearing hardship.
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London
Pillsbury- Washburn Mill Co
Young Wife Abandoned in Minot Court Tale
Mrs Deborah Johnson Sullivan, ten days married to Wilbur F Sullivan, testifies in Judge Murray's court that her husband abandoned and failed to support her. The expectant wife, a delicate condition, appeals to city authorities as a pitiful case. Sullivan, a Great Northern railroad switchman, faced grave charges prior to the marriage.
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Minot
N. D
Wilbur F. Sulivan
Sulivan
Great Northern Railroad
Castro Not Returning as Caracas Papers Claim Venezuela Exile
Paris dispatches report that newspapers in Paris express belief President Castro will not return to Venezuela. They allege he has long sent funds abroad and that about $60,000,000 is deposited in England and France.
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Venezuela
Europe
Paris
Castro
England
France
Rebels Enter Port au Prince as 8000-Strong Army Arrives
The revolutionary army of about 8,000 moved into Port au Prince at 8 oclock this morning led by General Antoine Silon. He was greeted with an ovation by city residents as the troops entered orderly and disciplined.
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Silon
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Revolutionary Army
Antoine Silon
North Dakota Charges Dr Thor Moeller With Criminal Operation
State's Attorney McGee files information in the case State of North Dakota vs Dr Thor Moeller charging criminal operation. The offense carries one to three years in the state penitentiary. Moeller bound over on manslaughter. trial on that charge not expected before year end. Case likely after January 1 with other matters awaiting disposition.
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Minot
Nod
Geo. A. McGee
North Dakota
Thor Moeller
Moeller
McGee
Minister Refuses Sidewalk Cleanup in Jamestown Clash
In Jamestown North Dakota a clash between a clergyman and city authorities arose over sidewalk snow removal. Rev James E Morrison pastor of the Methodist church was ordered to clear his sidewalk and he reportedly disobeyed the order leading to his appearance before the justice of the peace. The city attorney handled the matter as officials seek authority adjustments.
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Jamestown
N. D
Bowen
James E. ‘Morrison
Methodist Church
Crowds Thinning At Charles E. B. Davis Murder Trial
Omaha reports smaller crowds at the trial of Charles E B Davis for the murder of Dr Frederick Rustin. The state's key witness Mrs Rice testified yesterday and attendance has diminished since. Judge Sears noted no Saturday recess and defense lawyers hope all testimony ends today with arguments likely to start Monday.
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Omaha
Charles EB. Davis
Frederick Rustin
Rice
Sears
Mystery surrounds missing valuables from Mrs Wood estate
Philadelphia police investigated the disappearance of jewelry furs and art valued between 50 000 and 75 000 from the late Mrs Geo Wood widow of the Foreign Insurance Co manager. Officers say the theft could not be linked to professional criminals and doubt her wealth was real, noting debts at her death.
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Geo. Wood
Philadelphia
Millions in Want Report From London Unemployment
Consul General Wynne of London reports to Washington that over 7 million Britons face hardship and want due to unemployment and low mood. Unions urge members to refuse overtime as the federation notes few skilled workers are unemployed while unskilled labor lacks work.
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Wynne
London
Washington
Great Britain
Wrynee
Missing Man Feared Drowned in Red River at Pembina
John Mortemer of St. Vincent Minn. vanished after Thanksgiving trip to Pembina. Local divers from Winnipeg are employed to search the Red River for his body as concern grows. The disappearance remains shrouded in mystery and officials fear he fell in.
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Minn
John —. Mortemer
Red River
Pembina
Winnipeg
Till Denied Pardons By State Board
Bismarck North Dakota December 5 after nearly ten years of effort to win a pardon for Joseph Till of Pembina county the state board of pardons refused to grant the pardon. No formal vote was taken but at least one member opposed. Till was sentenced to life for murder in Chine county thirteen years ago in the case of Adam Miller. The board commuted Charles Peltier from death to life due to youth and age. Peltier will be executed February 6. The Noah and Hanson applications were denied or withdrawn.
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Bismarck
N.D
Joseph Till
Pembina County
State Board of Pardons
Cbina County
Adam Miller
State Board
Charles Peltier
Peltier
Somber
Bottineau County
Joe Peltier
D. M. Noah
Carne Board
Carl Hanson
Ward County
Post office rule blocks bridge party prize invites
Fargo women learn invites to bridge parties with prizes cannot be sent by mail. Postmaster Plumsey explains mails may not carry invitations when prizes are involved, prompting talk of reviving note passes or telephone invites.
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Fargo
Mia
Plumsey
Postoffice Department
Washington
Post Office
Brown Bound Over at La Moure
Joseph Brown, accused of shooting a friend during a drunken brawl at Jud in La Moure County, had a preliminary hearing in the city today. The court bound him for trial in district court and remanded him to the county jail on a $3,000 bond.
Explosion at powder plant kills two workers in Mass
A blast at the American Powder Company's plant in this Massachusetts town destroyed the building and killed two workmen just before 12:30 p.m. today. Fire and rescue crews responded to the scene.
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Mass
Corning m
American Powder Co
Two Die and Dozen Hurt in Seattle Streetcar Crash
Seattle December 4. Reports say two people were killed and about thirty injured when a streetcar wreck occurred several miles from the city.
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Seattle
Wife Goes After The Divorce Papers
Mrs. Kesler traveled from Valley City to New York and back via South Dakota to obtain copies of divorce decrees issued years earlier. She defends her husband against slanderous statements, insists on his innocence, and seeks to clear his name before court opens, noting the original papers were destroyed during his absence.
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Valley City
N. D
Kesler
New York
South Dakota
Margaret Illington to Quit the Stage
New York December 5. Margaret Illington will retire from the stage, announced by her husband Daniel Frohman. She has been in The Thief and endured nervous strain from the role, after debuting with K Hackett in The Pride of Jenny.
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New York
Margaret Illington
Daniel Frohman
Miss Illington
K. Hackett
Jeni
Westinghouse receivers discharged in federal court
Receivers of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co and Securities Investment Co in Pittsburgh were discharged today by Judge Jas. Young in the United States circuit court. No accounts are required to be filed by order of the court.
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Pittsburg
Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Co. and Securities Investment Co
United States Circuit Court
Jas
Young
Hansbrough Ill in Minneapolis
United States Senator Hansbrough of North Dakota is ill in Minneapolis. An eye and ear specialist and a nurse have assisted the physician for two days. His condition is not believed serious. He came to Minneapolis en route to Washington for the new session. He was already unwell when he started the trip and has worsened since arriving.
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Minneapolis
United States
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Washington
Congress
Chicago in Chill Grips Telegraph Lines
Winter storm hits the east with wet snow and high winds, disrupting telegraph service between Chicago and Pittsburgh. Line workers rush repairs while other routes from Chicago report normal operations.
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Chicago, Lll
Chicago
Pittsburg
West Point Praises Colored Troops at Academy
Washington reports Col. H. L. Scott the West Point superintendent commends the colored cavalry detachment at the United States Military Academy for its performance. He notes 116 cadet vacancies and urges authorization of ninety two extra cadetships to offset shortages.
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Washington
United States Army
West Point
United States Military Academy
H. L. Scott
Secretary of War
Scott
Corps of Cadets
Yankee cruiser sinks after grounding off Buzzard's Bay
New Bedford Mass December 6 The U S cruiser Yankee which was afloat yesterday after being aground on a reef at the western entrance to Buzzards Bay for several weeks sank early today off Penikes Island. The fifteen crew members were landed safely.
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New Bedford
Mass
Yankee
Buzzard’s Bay
Penikes Island
Harmony conference cements Taft Root Woodruff links in New York
A six hour New York Republican Club meeting aimed to solidify ties among President-Elect Taft Secretary Root and state Chairman Woodruff. The group agreed Woodruff will remain head of the state committee and act as clearing house for appointments to state departments. No opposition to Governor Hughes was raised.
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Harmony
Gotham
Taft
Root
New York
Republican Club
Hera
United States
Platt
Woodruff
State Committee
Hughes
Federal Council ends sessions with plan on church federation
Philadelphia report states the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America, meeting after multiple daily sessions and four large meetings, will hold one session today. Delegates, about 400, discussed local federation organization and the immigration issue as reports from committees were considered.
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Philadelphia
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Government Prosecutors Target Illegal Combinations
The United States plans renewed action against law violating corporations. The bureau of corporations will intensify trust investigations into the lumber tobacco and steel trusts with creditable work by two officials noted in the report.
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U. S
United States
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce and Labor
Lumber Trust
Tobacco Trust
Steel Trust
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Desert Davis
Uncle Sam
Brown
LA Moure
Mrs. Kesler
Husband
Westinghouse CO
Academy
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Empire State
Federal Church Council
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Warren R. Choate
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