World and National Briefs From Washington to Rio
A roundup of presidial actions and imperial talks with notes on the presidential proclamation in California, the near end of the Central American peace conference, and numerous obituaries including Martin of Le Mars and Shaver of Fresno. Also outlines accidents, legal cases, and notable deaths such as Lady Pierce and Col Boyes, with scattered reports from India, Brazil, Japan, and Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Gabriel Atlobal
California
Jeaksent Anderson
Creat
Mexico
Trinity College
Cambridge
Eng
Pierce
Shah of Perala
Bridgeport
Barbadoes
Rospignlal Palace
Rome
Minnesota
Kobe
Japan
Seattle
Hongkong
Yokohama
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Notable Murders and Suicides in Early American News
Reports of multiple deaths across regions include Estella Long found burned in Sioux City with coroner noting possible self-inflicted death. an unidentified Russian laborer murder case near Huntley. J Frank Carpenter of Carpenter Paper Co. committing suicide at Omens. William Mathies shot by a highwayman in McKeesport after a bag of money was used as a weapon. Edward Williams, jailed in Cincinnati for a wife murder in St Louis, offers to return for punishment. Wallace Dyal, a Waycross woodsman, shot by a fighting crowd, with two bystanders killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Logan
President McKinley
Warrensburg
William Squires
Australia
Bakersfield
Cal
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Colo
C. L
B. HH. Talmage
Roswell
N. M
Kate Kloppenburg
Adalf Kloppenburg
Melbourne
Iowa
Teppi Pomare
Tahita
Maurau
Arll P. Asaimon
San Francisco
Papeete
Oceanic
Mariposa
Mra
Cyr Johnson
Ruth Parsons
Louis Morrison Company
Faust
Webster City
Mississippi
Des Moines
Riddle
Jefferson Davis
Hollywood Cemetery
Richmond
Margaret Howell Hayes
Colorado Springs
Varica Howell Davie
Hyde
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Andrew Carnegie
Tuna
Estella Long
Sioux City
Huntley
Mont
J. Frank Carpenter
Carpenter Paper Company
West
Omens
William Mathies
McKeesport
Mathies
Alyet
Edward Willams
Cincinnati
Bl Loula
Wallace Dyal
Mystery Shrouds Death of Woman in New Jersey Pond
Newark dispatch reports a nude body of a refined looking woman about thirty found in an icy pond on Hackensack meadows Harrison. She died by strangulation. A short stout man, seen with her earlier, is a key suspect after two girls heard cries and a stranger pursued by police fled. Witnesses describe a yacht moored nearby and a watchman identifying the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Hackensack Meadows
Harrison
Peter Coogan
Marine Engine Company
Meadows Company
Ike
Mill Worker Drowns After Fall at Dam in Marinette
Frank Lax, a Menominee mill employee for the Marquette Paper Co, fell into the sourceway at the first dam while removing anchor ice from fish boards and drowned in boiling waters below. He died at the same spot where Ignaty Kochignitski perished a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marinette
Wis
Frank Lax
Marquette Paper Company
Lax
Ignaty Kochignitski
Mail Pouch Stolen From Boxcar In Madison
A Merrilian Junction mall pouch containing about 1000 letters with holiday money jewelry money orders and checks was stolen between 8 and 11 PM on December 24. The empty pouch was found in a Madison boxcar by two boys. Police and post office investigators are handling the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wiz
Merrilian Junction
Northwestern restores grain allowance on crab shipments
North Western Railway announced the elevator allowance of three fourths of a cent per bushel on crab shipments from St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth, which was discontinued last September, will be restored on January 16. Naval captains and staffs were entertained at luncheon in Port of Spain by Governor Sir Henry Moore Jackson and later attend the horse races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western
Omaha
North Western Railway Company
St. Paul
Minneapolia
Duluth
Dixcon
United
Port of Spain
Sir Henry Moore Jackson
Trinidad
Flames Fill Mine in Greensburg Area
Fire rages in Edina No. 1 mine of Pittsburg Coal company at Adamanbure six miles from Greensburg. The blaze, seen as serious, has resisted suppression efforts and left over 300 miners out of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Edina No. 1
Pittsburgh Coal Company
Adamabure
Vote Out Liquor Dispensary in Raleigh Move
Raleigh voters in North Carolina by a wide margin voted to eliminate the city liquor dispensary. The measure declares the city prohibition and the dispensary will close at noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
Bec
Withholding the Price in a Quizzical Dialect Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue scraps a plan of choosing and cures. Magesy resists a gold cure while others joke that the nickel cure keeps nickels away. The passage implies an old time notion of fighting duels and boosting reputation with defiant intent. The tone mirrors a peculiar regional vernacular.
Curtail Cotton Production by 25 Percent in New England Mills
The Arkwright club representing New England cotton mill interests voted to curtail output by 25 percent from December through March 1 to improve cloth markets in New York Chicago and Boston. About 185000 workers normally employed will see roughly 150000 affected as mills shut down since Tuesday night and the plan becomes operative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Arkwright Club
New England
New York
Chicago
Milla
Vendetta Widow Wipes Out Family Ties in Austria and Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio, December 28. Radivajo Rakich, youngest of a family said wiped out by a vendetta, was fatally shot near Bedford. The feud began in Log Austria where Rakich and Yarfly were prominent. A diary found on Rakich details the escape to this county and his pursuit. three unknown foreigners lingering in Bedford are suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Radivajo Rakich
Bedford
Rakich Ia
Log
Austria
Rakich Yarfly
Rakich
Forgery Charges Hit Bank of California Officials
Washington Pa Dec 28. Charge that endorsements on seventy four thousand dollars of paper given to the Bank of California by former cashier O F Piper are forged. Investigation began after the bank floged several words ago. Piper and Wm Lenhart of Pittsburgh and Brownsville were arrested for conspiracy to defraud. Lenhart bailed. Piper remains in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Pa
American Wounded Invader Placed in Hospital Abroad
A cable from the American vice consul at Bahnia reports that Vice, a young American wounded while attempting to invade Mina Gerales in Brazil, is in a hospital. The trial of other party members has been postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospi
Washington
State Department
Bahnia
Mina Gerales
Markets Report Board Dec 28 with grain and live stock quotes
St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago market notes dated December 28 show Wheat bids for No 1 Northern around 1.08 to 1.10 in several cities, Corn No 2 yellow near 63 to 64, Oats No 2 white about 49 to 50, with mixed prices across Duluth and Milwaukee. Cattle and hogs in Chicago Sioux City and South St Paul quotes range from moderate to higher, with calves and lambs noted and regional hog price points around 4.20 to 4.65 for hogs and 3.75 to 5.25 for lambs depending on grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Northern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Milwaukee
Sioux City
Lave
South Sa
Paol
Reading man shoots father in law in drunken quarrel
Roland Stokes aged 30 shot and killed his father in law Dr. J Hoffman former city treasurer last night in Reading Pa. Stokes and his family lived with Hoffman. He returned home intoxicated and Hoffman protested against his conduct. A quarrel followed and ended in the fatal shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilts
Reading
Roland Stokes
J. ¥. Hoffman
Stokes
Hoffman
Wounded Officer Dies in Minnesota Shooting Incident
Donald J. Mc Call, Shakopee constable, died at St Barnabas Hospital in Minneapolis after being shot on Christmas Eve while attempting to arrest a man at Prior Lake. He had been hospitalized since the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Donald J. McCall
Prior Lake
St. Barnabas Hospital
Explosion Fatal to Two at King Powder Mills
Dayton Ohio December 28. The third explosion in as many weeks at the King powder mills fatally injured two employees last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
King Powder Mills
Balloon Neck Mystery Prompted by Doctor Remark
In a fragmented exchange the speaker hints at a balloon neck issue not being sore throat or rheumatism. A doctor claims to know what it is and mentions plans to straighten the matter, addressing a madam with decisive language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floctor
Sil
Dr. Filmer & Co
Binghamton, N.Y
Mire Jinx’s New Garage Sparks Disapproval
A terse, fragmentary note reports Mire Jinx opening a new garage amid public disapproval. The shorthand quotes suggest local dialogue on fashion and practicality, reflecting a small community reaction to the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinx
Editor Thomas, Former Senator, Denver Involved
In Denver, editor Thomas, a former senator, is noted in connection with ongoing media and political circles. Details remain limited, but the mention ties his legacy in journalism to post senate activity in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Warrant issued in Denver post clash over Patterson clash
In Denver, December 28, a warrant was issued for Fred G. Bonfils, co proprietor of the Denver Post, following an early morning encounter with ex-United States Senator Thomas M. Patterson. Patterson, injured in the confrontation, says Bonfils struck him from behind and insulted him, while Bonfils claims Patterson threatened to ruin his paper and asserts self defense. Patterson, 70, was with son in law Richard Campbell. Bonfils, 42, cites motive over hostile newspaper rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Fred G. Bonfile
Denver Post
United States
Thomas M. Patterson
Patterson
the Post
Senator Patterson
Timen Puty Meling Company
Honfils
Nen
Bonilla
Mr. Bonfils
Pettibone Trial: Judge Denies Acquittal Motion
Rolso December 28. Judge Wood denied the defense motion to advise acquittal. He reviewed the Independent testimony and found sufficient corroboration for each confessed crime to require submission to the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolso
Wood
Pettibone
Orchard
Hunter Fatally Wounds Self While Resting in woods
Chippewa Falls Wis Dec 26 Joseph Deneger aged nineteen fatally shot himself while resting leaning over a gun near Springbrook. The muzzle slipped and the bullet entered below the rib on the right side and exited the left shoulder blade. There was no hope of recovery due to the angle of the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Chippewa Palle
Wis
Joseph Deneger
Bpringbrook
Death of Dad Ridley Veteran Engineer Dies at 85
Red Wing Minnesota December 28 Dad Ridley one of the oldest railroad engineers in America died at Northfield Minnesota aged eighty five years He spent fifty seven years in service and for the past twelve years he was engineer on Grover train between Northfield and Red Wing He is survived by his wife and several grown up children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen M. Mallory
Pentacola
Fla
Frank Patterson
Gilman
Iowa
C. H. Shaver
Fresno Flame and Irrigation Company
Pacific Coast
Fresno
Cal
Franklin 8. Hatch
Christian Endeavor Movement
India
Brookline
Boston
Artel L. Boyes
Bolce
Boyce Wan
Virginia
Lawrence Delmour
Tammany Hall
Grip
New York
Delmour
Richard Croker
Harrison Loring
United States
Brine Transportation Company
Oanta Lake
Pittsfield
Masa
Ole Olson
Gladstone
Mich
Frank Ballmer
Frank Felix
Toledo
Jackson Suilley
Pittsburg
Globe Dry Goods
Wilkesbarre
Tallapoosa
Chicago Great Western
Des Moines
University of Oklahoma
America
Red Wing
Minn
Dad” Ridley
Northfeld
Northfield
Iron plants to resume after holidays in Milwaukee
Milwaukee reports several iron plants shut for weeks will reopen immediately after the holidays with full crews. In Mondovi, C Holatine, age elder citizen, is found dead in the road from a heart stroke. A fire at Whittemorg, Emmetsburg, Iowa, destroys a block and four businesses, costing about $50,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Whittemorg
Humorous Quip on Surgeries and Pianos
A New York surgeon joke pokes fun at medical acts by claiming surgeons operated on a patient and removed all internal organs, then the speaker quips about wishing they would operate on all flat and remove a few pianos and a phonograph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cause and Effect in a Failing Union
A fragmentary exchange shows Mrs McSosh declaring she would not have married Mr McSosh if she had known he drank, while he claims he would not have married her if she had not married him, revealing a troubled dispute over drinking and commitment.
Foreclosure sale of North Chicago Street Railway properties
A foreclosure order by Judge Peter J. Grosscay directs sale of the North Chicago Street Railway, West Chicago Street Railway, and Chicago Union Traction properties on January 24, 1918, at the county courthouse. Receivers are instructed to deed to the Chicago Railway Company, with a lease to continue until February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
North Chicago Street Railway
West Chicago Street Railway Company
Chicago Union Traction Company
Fwders
Peter & Grosscay
County Court House
B. W. Bishoy
Chicago Railway Company
Cornell Conte
Treet Railway
Te Railwiy Company
Yidiey
Ierely i
M Plu
Union Traction
McRw
Lisi Ili
Promoters and mine swindlers jailed in Denver case
A group labeled as a squad of mine swindlers was convicted in the United States district court in Denver. Defendants include George Dybers Lew Dybers and C L Blackwell sentenced to thirty days in jail and $1000 fines. William Wilson W B Cameron A E Keabter and Arthur Lawrence received imprisonment and $500 fines each. Arthur Lavan and BW Sedden fined $10 with costs. RC Hunt and Dunton Pinius jailed with $50 fines and $15 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
KR. K Lewis
United States District Court
George
Dybers
Lew Dybers
C L. Blackwell
William
Wilson W. B. Cameron
A. Ee. Keabter
Arthur Lawrence
Juvendiys
Arthur Lavan
BW. Sebden
RC. Hunt
Dunton Pinius
Boy Killed by Companion in Revolver Play
In Gladstone Michigan a youth named Arthur Sweeney, son of a Northwestern Cooper foreman, shot and killed Ralph Gulsmith, sixteen, nephew of the public school chief, after misjudging a loaded revolver. Sweeney is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Mich
Arthur Sweeney
Elshieoy
Northwestern Cooper Age Company
Set
Alist
Ralph Gulismith
William Sweeney
Goldsmith
Ain Sweeney
Sweeney
Logging Surge Predicted Across Northern Wisconsin
Lumbermen expect heavy logging early next year with operations falling off later. Chippewa Pass reports a strong push by The Flawler company and Togemag group along the Pemont river and nearby regions. Officials forecast full force of men in January and continued work through much of the winter, though activity may dwindle as winter ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippewa Pass
Wis
Dee
Flawler Company
Togemagou
Pombent
Wisconsin
Fire gutts Albert Lea area stores causing heavy losses
Fire swept through Albert Lea destroying a strong store building and other structures. Property losses are heavy with interruption to Nelson grocery and other businesses. Insurance coverage listed at about 12 000 dollars. In Queen's Creek a mine disaster adds to the day’s grim toll as 24 bodies recovered and more expected as rescue continues. In Pittsburg a coal mine fire at Behoenhyrer is extinguished after threatening miners, leaving heavy damage and repairs needed before resumption.
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Geveral
Allert Lea Minin
Twick Eti
Nelson Grocery
Lits
Too Effusive, TE Cordial to Custom Era Sparks Tense Exchange
A clipped dialogue reveals cordialities and slights between two men over eras and titles. A third man, lifelong at sea, is described as captain of a waiting vessel, prompting incredulity and mild confrontation.
Unavoidable Delay in Alibi Trial
A lawyer questions the defendant about proving an alibi. The crook admits the alibi can be proved but notes the accused felons are not yet released from jail, delaying the case by a week or two. The exchange suggests an upcoming legal delay in the criminal proceedings.
Of Gourgs and Proposals in Humorous Verse
A whimsical fragment ponders gestures in marriage proposals and the custom of asking for a woman’s hand. The playful speaker notes a woman’s purse often being carried in her hand, inviting light reflection on social rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourgs
Didn't Agree With Him A Carolina Farmer Discusses Family Farm
A Carolina man inspecting his farm, run by an old friend who employed his entire family, notes his father near ninety and not well. The owner remarks the old man seems ailing and may be worn by farming. The conversation hints at strain and aging in rural labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Bravado Cure Claim From Montreal Woman
A Montreal woman credits Cuticura Remedies for a radical recovery after a 25 year battle with a severe leg infection. She states doctors proposed amputation and she walked on crutches until Cuticura treatment reduced swelling, rebuilt skin, and cured her within two months, with seven years of success since. The testimonial cites her address at 277 Montana St and dates the claim to February 20, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Renaud
Montana St
Montreal
Que
Bilkins Cat Incident and a Warning From Castoria
A fragment heavy with dialogue shows a cat, Bilkin, and a coal throw causing a plate glass window to fail, followed by a separate note about Castoria for infants and a wary line about someone selling a house. The piece ends with a casual jab about shopping early and presidential influence on the topic.
Fancy Dress Ball Sparks Quarrel Over Attire
At a Fancy Dress Ball, a bantering exchange centers on costumes as a beggar’s outfit costs more than a rival’s dress. Winslow and Giscalton wager on authenticity while a dramatic plot notes a hero’s death in a motor car accident.
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Tolg
Martin
le Mars
Jaws
Fortugal
Chamber of Deputies
Pepear Mquor
Smithtown
Forsythe County
W. Hendricks
United States Revenue cMeer
Elliott County
Rock Island
Morris
Lothrop
Walter A. Arnold
Arnold
P. G. Cain
den Moines
C. H. Morris
Ife
Cali
Fort Smith
Akn
Hagiin
American National Bank
Marshall
O. J. Watkins
Californian Fruit Growers’ Association
San Bernardino
Los Angeles
Ensack Meadows, Near
Newark, WN. J
Man
Leave6 Pettibone
Dad Ridley
Mondovi
C. Holatine
Canton
Chicago Car Lines
Mudge
Albert Lea
Qneeb’s Creek
Pay
Darr
Jaye
Schoenburger
Behoenhyrer
Baled Station
Cuthura
Bilkin
Bilkins
Bilking
Castoria
Billy Chump
Halles
Jack
Old Boy
Crescent Creamery
Paul Minn
Winslow
Giscalton
MILLER @ HOLMES
Pauls
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