Bill to tighten federal control ends rail casualties
Representative R B Stevens of New Hampshire introduced legislation to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate every detail of railroad operation and maintenance for safety. The bill raises concerns about higher rates but aims to ensure uniformly safer transportation nationwide and aligns with state commissions.
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Washington
Bill Armec
R B. Stevens
New Hampshire
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stevens
Department
Dunne Grants Four-Week Reprieve in Wh eaton Case
Governor Dunne issues a four weeks’ reprieve for Henry Spencer, condemned for the homicide of tango teacher Mildred AlWican Rexhat. Attorneys Standigze and Zeamen argued for a postponement to prepare a bill of exceptions, seeking a new trial. The decision followed careful consideration at the Congress hotel where the plea was heard.
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Chicago
Henry Spencer
Wheaton
Mildred AlWican Rexhat
Dunne
Congrees
Standigze and
Zeamen
Rebels Leave Tampico Amid Reports of Stabilized City
Vera Crna report: Admin Fletcher says rebels have left the district around Tampico and the city’s conditions are normal.
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Tampico
Vera Crna
Admin Fletcher
Crustal Activity Forms Six New Craters in New Hebrides
A volcanic eruption on Nmode Island in the New Hebrides group created six fresh craters. Reports from observers describe rapid clouding and ash fall across the isle affecting local settlements and routes.
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Cruption
Tonrne
Nout
New Caledonia
New Hebrides
M'Arin Searching Negroes in Waynesboro Mob
A large mob gathered in Waynesboro Georgia to pursue three Black men accused of murder. The armed group, described as a militia, aimed to prevent violence and rescue the alleged suspects from authorities.
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M'Arin
Waynesboro
Anita Milita
Villa 15 dictator warns consuls over kidnapped heir
Reports from El Vaso Texas identify Francisco Villa as de facto ruler in Chihuahua after demanding 3,000,000 dollars from the Terrazas family and threatening execution of Luis Terrazas Jr. Villa accuses foreigners and consuls while seizing property and enforcing tribute. Washington seeks U.S. protest as German consul Kueck protests. Separately, Tampico garrison repels attacks with U.S. gunboat and hospital aid for over 200 wounded. refugees evacuated aboard Sumner and Moro Castle.
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EL Vaso
Tex
Chihuahua
Mexico
Francisco Villa
Villa
Torreon
Luis Terrazas, Jr
Luis Terrazas
Washington
United States
Terrazas
General Terrazas
Sergeio Sanchez
Otto Kueck
Kueck
Tampico
Tacoma
Chester
Fletcher
Navy Department
Sumner
Moro Castle
Galveston
Vera Cruz
Girl killed by bomb at express company office
A bomb exploded at the office of the Ethel Harrington Express in New York injuring Ida Anusewitz Thomas McCabe as she opened a package. An eighteen year old girl died and the office manager suffered fatal injuries as windows shattered across the building.
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New York
OBE
Hattling Company
West Thirty-eight Street
Ida Anusewitz
Thomas McCabe
Missouri rates lowered by state officials
Jefferson City Mo December 1 The express rates of all corporations operating in Missouri will be reduced about ten percent according to an announcement made here by Toba Moe Atainson chairman of the entire service Commission An aureo nintono this emteer Mr Ateteson sag a representative of Hoover ides on a recount conference in OC ca ge.
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Jferson
Ah Corpiies
Messouri
Tooan
Noted Judge Dies Amid Turbulent Local Controversy
A garbled notice reports the death of a judge and references to local figures and events. The fragmentary text mentions names, dates, and a public concern, with unclear connections and several unreadable sections. No clear outcome or cause is discernible from the readable portions.
Suffragette Riot Injures Dozens in Bow Street Parade
London dispatch reports twenty women and children injured as police charged suffragists marching to protest denied use of Bow Public Baths. Miss Zelle Emerson, an American leader, was seized and guards clashed with rescuers amid missiles and pandemonium lasting about fifteen minutes.
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London
Bow Street
Bow
Zelle Emerson
Emerson
Eee
Washington
Nec
Jericho
White House
Wilson
Capitol
Woman's Crusade
Big Game Season Closes in Maine Woods
Bangor Me December 16 wildlife officials report the Maine big game season ended with about 10 000 deer killed from October 1 to December 15 and roughly 200 moose taken in November. Fifteen hunters died or were seriously harmed in falls drownings and accidental shootings, with three shooters under bonds awaiting court.
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Maine Woods
Bangor
Advocates Sale of Wabash in Receivership Case
Special Master Fauntleroy reports the Wabash railway defaults on bonds and interest totaling 44.89 million dollars and recommends sale of all Wabash property to satisfy bondholders with priority liens, foreclosing the first refunding. The filing notes potential foreclosure rights for trustees.
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Fauntleroy
St. Louis
Thomas B. Fauntleroy
Wabash Railway
Federal District Court
Wabash
Mona Lisa Found After 1911 Louvre Theft
Florence reports the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci was recovered. Vincenzo Perugia, a former Louvre decorator, confessed to the theft and was arrested. The painting, valued above five million dollars, had been missing since August 1911 and was returned to Florence from Paris.
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Florence
Italy
Leonardo da Vinci
Louvre
Lisa del Giocondo
Signor Geri
Leonard
Geri
Tripoli
Como
France
Perugia
Sacke
Corrado Atcel
Department of Fine Arts
Rome
Public Instruction
Luigi Credaro
Europe
Mayor Ousts School Board in Chicago Turmoil
Mayor Harrison accepted the resignations of five Chicago Board of Education members dated July 18 1911 amid the crisis over Mrs Young’s removal as superintendent. The retirees were Lipsky Dibelka Huttman Sethnesa and Harding. Mrs Young left the post Thursday and hinted she might return if conditions improved.
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Henry W. Huttman
Charles O. Sethnesa
John C. Harding
Young
U. S. Ship Vermont Disabled on Return Cruise
The battleship Vermont loses its starboard main shaft propeller and sections flood as it heads to Hampton Roads from the Mediterranean. Convoyed by Delaware and colliers Orson and Jason, Rear Admiral Badger reports no alarm. Vermont travels on one engine at eight knots in smoother seas.
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Vermont
Washington
Hampton Roads
Mediterranean
Delaware
Orson
Jason
Navy Department
Charles E. Badger
Ordered to shoot Civilians in Mayence Fortifications
Sentinels on the fortifications at Mayence Germany were ordered to shoot their assailants on sight after being stoned and shot at for several nights. The directive reflects heightened tensions and a shift to retaliatory measures amid ongoing attacks on the garrison.
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Mayence
Germany
Unionist Wins In Scotland By Election Victory
Glasgow Dec 16 The unionist candidate W Watson won the bye election for the South Lanarkshire seat in Parliament following the death of Sir Walter Menzies liberal home ruler.
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Scotland
Glasgow
W. Watson
South Lanarkshire
Sir Walter Menzies
Copper mine war ends as deputies arrest 12 in strike zone
In Calumet Michigan deputies arrested 12 in the south range copper mine strike area ending guerrilla actions. One deputy, Timothy Driscoll, was wounded during a raid on a union hall. Court officials urged strikers to surrender firearms and obey injunctions as a 23 member grand jury is convened. Governor Ferris in Lansing declined to send more troops for now.
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Calumet
Mich
South Range
Timothy Driscoll
O'Brien
Cruse
Nichols
Western Federation of
Ferris
TWO RAILROADS ARE FINED IN FEDERAL CASES
Pere Marquette railroad was fined 6100 and the Wabash 100 by Judge Arthur J Tuttel in U S court for violations of federal railroad and safety appliance laws. Wabash receivers plan to seek Supreme Court review. Both companies say they aim to follow federal operating rules but argue the laws are read more broadly than intended.
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Detroit
Mich
Pere Marquette Railroad
Wabash
Arthur J. Tuttel
United States
United States Supreme Court
Wilson Recovers From Cold at White House
President Wilson is out of bed and reading by the fireplace after several days confined by a bad cold. Dr Cary T Grayson orders all engagements canceled for the day to allow the president to rest and regain full strength before returning to the executive offices.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Cary T. Grayson
Eugenic Marriage Law Sparked Milwaukee Medical Society Strike
Milwaukee County Medical Society members vote to strike and refuse examinations and to sue certificates required by the 1913 eugenic marriage law. A three member committee is to press authorities to repeal the law. In San Francisco, Gov Hiram W Johnson is urged by the Progressive committee to run for the Senate.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Medical Society
Johnson
San Francisco
Hiram W. Johnson
Progressive State Central Committee
Fire destroys seven stores in Vienna village
A Saturday afternoon blaze destroyed seven stores on the north side of Miami street in Vienna village. Estimated loss is seven thousand five hundred dollars. Fire officials report the incident as the large fire affected multiple buildings.
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Vienna
D. Werna
Dee
Breen
Mrs Booth Seeks Homes for Convict’s Children in Need
New York reports Mrs Maude Ballington Booth known as Little Mother notes the fate of children left by imprisoned fathers. She has urged care for convict offspring, citing destitution and hardship and plans to establish a home to shelter and reform innocent victims of others' crimes.
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New York
America
Maude Ballington Booth
Philadelph ia area convalescent home gifted for mothers and children
In Gwynedd valley near Philadelphia a new convalescent home for children has been established with space for 75 children and 50 mothers. Buildings, furnishings, beds and crockery were donated by a generous benefactor to Mrs Booth for ongoing use. Ten acres surround the site with playgrounds. A smaller building will become a mothers clubhouse for sewing and socializing to ease their troubles.
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Gwynedd Valley
Philadelphia
Mre. Booth
Wills His Body to Science By Pasteur Institute Leader
Paris reports Nobel bacteriologist Professor Eli Metchnikoff wills his body to science upon death. He permits researchers to use his remains but insists burial only at the Montparnasse cemetery near his home. He notes his travels to the United States England and Germany will not change this final wish.
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Paris
Eli Metchnikoff
Pasteur Institute
Metchnikoff
L Tuslat
Montpirnesse
Metcherkoff
United States
Fogland
Germany
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