Rivers and Harbors Conference Draws International Figures
Prominent speakers including Sosa Cannon Nabtco and W C M wards address the National Rivers and Harbors Conference in Waellington. Nabtco discusses Brazil waterways while Canada’s waterways are outlined by Wards. Anthony Higgins notes Atlantic coast interest and James W Van Cleave highlights manufacturers’ stake in transportation improvements.
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Waellington
Sosa
G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Joaquim Nabtco
Brazil
Irbars
W. C. M@wards
Canada
Anthony Higgins
Delaware
James W. van Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
Not Guilty Verdict Reached In Davis Murder Case
After a thirteen hour deliberation the jury found Charles S. Davis not guilty of murdering Dr. Frederick T. Austin on Sept 2. The verdict, reached on the first ballot, was read in Omaha Neb on Dec 10. Judge Beare ordered the discharge of the prisoner. Separately, New York society women promote a bazaar for the Professional Woman's League at the Waldorf Astoria opening today.
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Omaha
Neb
Charles
Davie
Frederick T. Austin
Beare
Pri
Rome
Tal
New York
Professional Woman's League
Senate Notes and Upcoming Browneville Debate
Washington reports Dec 10 with Senator Lodge set to speak on the Browneville matter Wednesday next. The Senate, on Hale's motion, adjourned today until Monday as talks begin.
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Fenate
Washington
Senate
Lodge
Hale
Earthquake touches Skidegale Island with brief tremor
Vancouver dispatch reports a quake at Skidegale Queen Charlotte Islands lasting seven seconds. Residents felt no serious damage. The fishing steamer Celestial Empire brought the news yesterday. Reports estimate the tremor duration at fifty seven seconds and note calm aftershock-free conditions.
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Vancouver
Skidegale
Qheén
Glarlotte Islands
Nto Run
Wétvoulr
Celestial Empiré
Woman Employs Twenty-Four Lawyers in Heart Balm Suit
A Delaware County grand jury hears the case of Mrs Florence Erb wife of a murdered man and her sister Miss Hiezel on charges connected with a heart balm suit. Indictment to be presented by the district attorney as court documents reveal a complex claim authorities pursue.
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Modis
J. Clayton
Philadelphia
Delaware County’ Grand Jury
Mes
M. Florence Erb
Hise
Wimving
Elie Bere
Three men rob train on Spokane to Millyard run
Three men held up the east bound Northern train No 4 a mile east of Millyard Spokane today robbing the mail car and baggage while a guard named Perrin warned the crew. The express car containing $29000 was not looted due to a misread car order and the robbers fled with the engine and caboose after forcing crew from the locomotive.
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Spokane
Bandit
Wash
Millyard
W. Perrin
Freman
Same
P&b
Perrin
Fartha
Ofall
Ni Woman Dies Under Peculiar Circumstances at Park River
Reports indicate the Ni woman died yesterday morning in Park River under unclear circumstances. The coroner was summoned after the death, with evidence pointing to recent distress in the household and possible ties to a troubling personal history.
Hundreds Fight the Flood in Pine Bluff
Flood conditions worsen in Pine Bluff Arkansas as the Arkansas River declines and the dike repairs lag. Soft soil washes away threatening homes and businesses. Residents move to safety while crews rush to mend breaches and stop further damage.
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Pine Bluff
Ark
Arkansas
Etty
Siampeet
Acer Weing
Adam God Dies In Kanash City Battle
News item reports the death of Adam God during a battle in Kanash City Washington on December 16. It notes four other wounded, including Patrick Cikote and A. J. Selon, with mixed recovery updates and ongoing police and military actions.
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Kansas City
Cashes
John Sharp
Laboe
Kanash City
Loura Pratt
UN Pelice
Tupeday
Nonphel Atgitane
Atlfal
Grant Patrick Cikote
A. J. Selon
Todey
Prohibitionists See Severe Job From Chicago School Board
Chaotic OCR text shows schooling politics with mentions of Mina Reid, President Shyder, and Baker, as Prohibitionists face opposition and a new shock in the school board contest.
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Chicago
Bnyder
Schood
Baker
Shyder
Mina Reid
Grand Forks Men Hurt in Vault Gas Explosion
Two Grand Forks men were injured when a vault explosion caused by a leaking gas line. Firefighters said the blast shattered windows and moved walls, trapping them briefly. They were taken to St Michael's Hospital in serious condition and expected to recover.
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Rt. Michael
Striaus
Shay
Former Navy Man Detained After Train Outburst
Newark reports a former Navy member on a Pennsylvania line train claimed a political grievance and warned passengers he was headed to see Roosevelt wife. The man, John Kolovitch, was taken off the Trenton bound train amid concerns for his mental state and possible danger to the public.
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NAVY
Bee” Roosevelt
Daffy
Newark
N. J
Mrm
John Kolovitch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Trenton
San Francine
Blaze at Argusville court notes trial verdicts
A garbled report describes a large blaze in Argusville and references a trial with 169 jurors, noting jury votes on guilt versus acquittal and mentions of accomplice testimony. The text also alludes to a trolley franchise and a separate case in New York involving Captain Peter Cy Halu and Willem E. Amnia.
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New York
Dee 1
Peter Cy Halu
Willem E.annia
40 Injured in North Coast Limited Wreck Near McKenzie
Thirty thousand miles and midnight wreck of Northern Pacific line North Coast Limited leaves ten coaches and Pullmans stranded on a foot embankment near McKenzie North Dakota. Three North Dakotans among the injured. The crash sent cars down a embankment and halted service while relief crews responded quickly.
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North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific
Fast Coast Flyer
McKenzie
N. D
North
Train wreck on North Coast Limited leaves cars down embankment
Judge N C Young of Fargo was aboard the North Coast Limited when it plunged from a ten foot embankment near McKensie fifteen miles east of Bismarck after a broken rail. The engine and some cars stayed on the grade while others tumbled. many passengers were treated at the local hospital for injuries, with no fatalities reported.
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N. D
North Coast Limited
Pacife Road
McKennie
D. Peage
Renton Harwich
Williame
Sitesbnee
Pierce Apeche
Billings
Mont
Arthur Doyle
Chases Mille
New York
Meta Hill
Des Moines
Iowa
William Pazé¢r
Oshkosh
Wis
Garry
Montgomery
Carrington
N. C
Bop Schubert
Kankakes
Til
H. W. Cullyfore
Seattle
Kruger
Duluth
Minn
McKensie
N. C. Young
Fargo
Northern Pacific
National Council of Commerce Holds First Annual Session
Washington today hosted the first annual session of the National Council of Commerce with about one hundred delegates from five chambers and various industries. Nominations confirmed included Martin A. Knapp of New York as chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Herbert Livingston Batterlee of New York as assistant secretary of the navy.
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National Council OF Commerce
Washington
Department of Commerce Arid Labor
Broretary Straus
Chambers of Commerce
United States
Martin A. Knapp
New York
Interstate Commerce Comminsion
Eed
Herbert Livingston Batterlee
Senate
Leaders in conference discuss Roosevelt message offensive matter
In Washington a conference in Ephaker Cannon's room gathered leaders from the senate and house to decide action on the president's annual message section related to the secret service. Senators Hale and Aldrich Speaker Cannon and Representatives Tawney and Perkins attended. Perkins proposed a select committee to review the portion and expunge offensive material from the record was suggested. Nobel Prizes Awarded. Christianié Dec. 10 Nobel peace prizes were awarded to K P Arnoldsson of Sweden and M F Bajer of Denmark both ex parliamentarians.
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Senate
House
Ephaker Cannon
Roosevelt
Menange
Secret Service
Hale and
Aldrich
Cannon
Tawney and
Perkins
Congress
Christianié
K. P. Arnoldson
Sweden
M. F. Bajer I
Denmark
MARRIAGES AMONG SOCIETY PEOPLE ARE ON THE DECLINE
New York reports a decline in marriages among socially prominent persons based on 1909 social register data. New York City shows about a 20 percent drop from the previous year, with other cities like Chicago and San Francisco showing varying declines. details note 1908 and 1909 counts and regional variations. Francis J. Heney testified in San Francisco as a witness in the Frank J. Murphy trial, describing injuries from a courtroom shooting.
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New York
Social Register
New York City
Pittsburg
Chicago
Howton
Lewis
Bam Francisco J
Honey
Weil
San Francisco
Cal
Francis J. Heney
Yeeterday
Frank J. Murphy
Morris
Roosevelt urges trip to Isthmus by commerce panel
President Roosevelt presses members of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce to visit the Panama Canal region. Representatives Hepburn and Adamson insist a trip is necessary to assess the area and tariff issues. London dispatch notes Chamber of Commerce input on American tariff changes.
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Foreign Commerce Committee OF
HOUSE
Canal Zone
Washington
Roosevelt
House Committee
UN Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Panama Canal Region
Hepburn
Adamson
Secretary of War
London
Varibue Chambere
Commerce
Hudderfeld Chamber of Commerce
Uni
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