Blizzard Sweeps Wisconsin Knocking Out Wires
A severe winter storm hits Milwaukee and surrounding areas, destroying numerous telegraph and telephone poles north of the city and disrupting lines into Sheboygan, Port Washington, Fond du Lac and Oshkosh. Heavy wet snow and rain persist as crews assess damage.
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Fond du Lac
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Frantic Finance Promoter King Trial Opens in Boston
Boston December 17 opening of an indictment against Cardenio F. King reveals his long running business methods as a promoter in the city. Two witnesses were King’s employees, ex-President Inspector William Snow and J Frank Davis, who described the practices used in King’s office and said he boasted of taking large sums from his newspaper, with some admitting daily routines to avoid attachment.
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Mass
Cardenio F. King
Tase Speine
King
William 5. Snow
J. Frank Davia
Show
Witnemsgs
Uniform Weight Laws Proposed at National Conference
Washington reports the fourth annual conference opened with governors and delegates from several states forming committees. The aim is to standardize inspection of commerce weights and measures and enact a federal law to apply uniform standards across the states.
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Nationa 4
Public Barred at Lisbon Trial Moves Forward
Dec. 11 report cites Lanford Murray of a Lisbon hotel facing sodop ion charges as the courtroom proceeds with the trial in the city.
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Lisbon
Mine Disaster Probe Opens in Pittsburg
Coroner at Wellington, Pa begins formal inquiry into a mine explosion that killed 38 miners. Proceedings start as investigators gather evidence and hear initial testimony.
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Pittsburg
Wellington
Peay
Thaws Aunt Died in a Madhouse Relation to Thaw Trial
Harriet A. Thaw, 85, aunt of Harry K Thaw, died Tuesday night at Friends asylum in Frankford. The fact of her insanity was used in Thaw's murder trial to defend him, though she had been an inmate for years. The irregular disclosure aimed to appease the defendant’s nephew.
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Philadelphia
Harriet A.thaw
Harry K Thaw
Friends Asylum
Frankford
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
Shadow Before Captain Hains Murder Trial
Capt Peter C Hains awaits verdict in his brother's murder trial as memories of a peaceful home and cherished son Hamilton haunt him. Jealousy fuels the accusation that he killed a fellow. the outcome hinges on the jury's decision and timing.
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King Edward’s Illness Worsens as He Relinquishes Duties
London reports from a reliable source that King Edward’s health deteriorates with abdominal pain and weight loss. Physicians and the royal family share concern as the monarch delegates many governmental duties to the Prince of Wales amid fears of a relapse to the 1903 abdominal operation.
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London
Edward
England
Prince of Wales
Le Crosse Pastors Vote On Letter About President Roosevelt
The Le Crosse Pastors union votes fourteen to three to publish a letter criticizing President Roosevelt. The letter claims the Catholic church favors church state unity and opposes religious liberty, saying Catholics should not support men who believe Catholic dogmas.
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Believe Walker Wins Over Lewis in Illinois Returns
Springfield Th December 17 sufficient returns point to Jobs Ht Walker of Illinois being elected. The report notes Walker's lead as results come in from Hitnels minera and nearby areas. Additionally a major real estate deal in Ey county stands out as W S Rance sells 1200 acre farm in Cleveland township to Texas for 35 per acre.
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Walker
Illinois
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O. Dean
Ey County
W. 8
Rance
Clevelana
Texas
Congress Demands President Produce Secret Service Evidence
Washington December 17 Chairman Perkin of the house special committee, formed to study the secret service report and related objections, presented a report urging adoption of a resolution requiring the president to supply the house with the evidence for his claim that members were troubled by the secret service actions.
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Washington
Perkin
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Secret Service
Conan Oa
Eve
Jamestown Farmer Arrested After Farmyard Altercation
Jamestown New Brunswick December 17 A farmer Charles Francis was arrested after a verbal dispute and a shooting at his hired man Albert Rae following an order given by Sam Richards who runs a nearby farm. Rae fled and is believed to still be running. Francis was taken into custody by the sheriff.
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N.bc
Charles Francis
Sam Richarda
Richards
Albert Rae
Francis
Rae
Burton in the race to stay for Senate seat
Columbus Ohio December 17 Congress man Theodore Prutton of Cleveland arrived to support Burton in his bid to replace Senator Foraker Burton will meet several politicians today and said there is no break with President Taft Sam in the race to stay refers to Burton’s ongoing campaign efforts and position.
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Columbus
Ohio
Theodore Prutton
Cleveland
United States Senate
Foraker
Burton
Sam
Atay
Young Men Seek Ministry Says Chicago Conference
Rev Dr Casra B Devin of New Britain Conn predicts a wave of young men entering the ministry as the Chicago Theological Congress discusses church needs. The piece notes a prior dearth of aspirants and hopes for renewed spiritual leadership next year.
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Chicago
Ca6ra B. Devin
New Britain
Conn
Chicago Theological
Torpedo Boat Wrecked After Night Collision at Sea
In Cowes Isle of Wight the torpedo boat Hembridgs was totaled after a night incident. The vessel took on two feet of water in the hold and life boats arrived in response to signals. Wreckage and confusion followed as rescue efforts commenced.
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Cowes
Isle of Wright
Lee Cape
Postal Service Reorganize Aimed At Directing Head
A two part report from the permanent head committee on business methods of the post office department and postal service urges a permanent administration head to run the service with the postmaster general handling postal finances. The proposal envisions a director of posts to manage operations while finances stay with the PMG.
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Post Office
Congress
Washington, D. C
Joint Commission On Business
Post Office Department
The
Postal Service
Posta
Detective Chiefs Orders crackdown on pickpockets in Chicago
Chicago December 17 Chief of Detectives O'Brien intensified efforts against pickpockets amid Christmas crowds. He called in all operatives to patrol streetcars and water cooled stores and to pursue any suspicious characters observed in shops and transit areas.
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Chicago
O'Brien
Seria
Sima
Turkey and Roosevelt daughters headline at capital events
Turkey, today breaks from centuries of despotism as Abdul Hamid’s rule ends with the new parliament in Constantinople. Alice Roosevelt and Ethel Roosevelt are highlighted in Washington public life as Miss Munn accompanies the debutante.
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Washington, D. C
Alice Roosevelt
White House
Ethel Roosevelt
Miss Ethel
Miss Alice
Miss Munn
Mise Alice
Constantinople
Sofia
Turkish Empire
Bultan
Miss Ethel Roosevelt
Misa Munn
India boycotts English goods in response to repressive policy
Calcutta reports an Indian nation wide boycott of English goods as retaliation for imperial oppression. Authorities note leaders of the peaceful home rule movement among those targeted, with the 1908 boycott having cost England millions in trade as mobs chant empire themes.
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Calcutta
India
Englshd
England
Phonograph Evidence Ties Man to Assault Charge
In Pittsburg on December 17, C. A. Rumstay was held for trial for assault and battery after a phonograph record allegedly captured his wife’s screams. John B. Hinds filed the complaint on behalf of his wife, whose friend Ella Rittenhouse had kept the recording of a piano solo.
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Pittsburg
C. A. Rumstay
England
John B. Hinds
Hinds
Ella Rittenhouse
Woman Found In Negroes Clutches In Raleigh
Raleigh reports intense excitement over a reported criminal assault on Mrs John R Moss by Henry Young and an accomplice. A crowd threatened mob violence in Albemarle as Moss screamed for help. bystanders restrained the assailants until Green escorted them to jail after two hours of guard duty at the Moss home.
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Irs
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Henry Young
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Albemarle
Seenain Sa
Young
Mos
George
Moss
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Athemars
Taken From Jail Hanged To Tree In Lexington
Lexington news reports on December 11 in which Elmer Fill, accused of murder, is described as being removed from custody and hanged to a tree amid local turmoil. The brief item notes the dramatic vigilante action in the city.
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Lexington
Elmer Fill
Wright in great flight astonishes crowds in test
An American aeronaut soared to 240 feet in a remarkable flight then eased the craft down after a fifty foot drop. The glide ended with a smooth landing about three quarters of a mile from the start. English Aero Club members praised the performance with enthusiasm.
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English Aero Club
May Divide Ward Still Further In Grand Forks
A fragment reports discussions on redrawing ward boundaries in Grand Forks North Dakota. It mentions polled towns and potential shifts affecting Burke Montrafile counties and Lake County, with claims of votes and outcomes unclear from the text.
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Lake County
Burke
Montrafile
West Virginia Strike Enters Quiet Day in Charleston
Workers in Charleston, West Virginia, observed a quiet day as the strike continued under President Ober’s orders. No disturbances were reported, and most participants remained inactive with limited activity overall.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ober
Benoperations
Cairo
Aerial Telegraph Students Interfere With Government Messages
Reported by naval observers the students of aerial telegraphy disrupt government wireless traffic. Rival groups in various cities conduct midnight experiments, annoying regular operators and hindering federal work at Mare Island and nearby stations. The issue has prompted a federal inquiry into these aerial experiments.
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Seeman
t.O'we
Voma
Statans
Mare Island
Parallonen
Goat Exiand
Turbulent Trial Testimony in Hains Case Examined
In a heated courtroom the defense promised exhaustive cross examination of state witnesses. Mrs Ellen Annis testified, detailing the events and injuries from the shooting while Dr. Waite Frey described the autopsy and bullet paths amid defense and prosecution maneuvering.
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Thoentor
J. Hains
Peter Chier
Anthe
Rayet
Hains
Ammis
J. Havns
Ripley
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Annis
Hinney
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Prey
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Ellen Annis
Justice Crane
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Cmas
Purloin Wife Case Noted in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls records show G D Dee charged on November 11 with a 500 dollar fine for purloining a wife. The case lists GOST 10 PURLOIN WIFE as the offense and results in a monetary penalty.
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Gost
G. D
Dee
Anti Noise Law 5 Fails After Mayor Veto
An unclear note reports Mayor McLellan vetoing anti noise measure 5 amid ongoing dispute. The text mentions December events and a 37 Bemuas tag, but details are fragmentary and uncertain.
General Simon Named President of Hayti
General Simon is reported as the new president of Hayti with leadership noted amid upheaval. The article mentions Antoine Biman and references revolution activity, centering on the capital and ongoing political upheaval.
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Gen
Simon
HAYTI
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