May Work Well Into Summer as Currency Bill Near Passage
Democrats reach agreement on a currency bill and predict early passage as Congress ends the extraordinary session and launches a long regular session. Senate handles San Francisco water rights in Hatch Hetchy valley while Burton proposes a government owned central bank. House opens with brief meeting amid crowded galleries.
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Suffragists Open 55th Convention Demand Federal Amendment
Dr Anna Howard Shaw opens the National American Woman Suffrage Association convention with passionate talk of prior gains and a bold demand for a constitutional amendment enfranchising women. Delegates from across the country listen as she declares the time to ask is past and that women now have the right to demand voting rights nationwide.
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Washington
National American Women Suffrage Association
Anna Howard Shaw
Evacuation of Chihuahua City Opens Border Region
Juarez reports federal troops fled Chihuahua City after weeks siege. Salvador Marcado led 2000 troops for Ofinaga near Maria Tex. Generals Salazar and Orozco with 1000 more retreated to mountains west of the city. Civilians, many starving, began walking toward the United States border.
Miners entombed as mine tunnel spreads to adjoining shaft
In Cripple Creek Colorado five miners were trapped when a tavern-like passage expanded from the Gold Cycle mine to the Christmas mine. One man was rescued and confirmed alive at Christmas. Three others remained unaccounted for at Gold Cycle, causing wide concern. A separate note reports Gus Petersen leaping from a steamer in Ocean Grove San Francisco and drowning.
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Ocean Grove
San, Francisco
Gus Petersen
Seattle
Highwaymen Rob Cashier for Sixty Nine Dollars in Iowa
Two masked robbers held up William Carroll at the Merchant’s safe before daybreak in Iowa City. They emptied the cash register and escaped with 69 dollars. Police have arrested several suspects in connection with the robbery.
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Iowa City
William Carroll
Revelvers’ Point
Not Guilty in Kansas City Murder Trial
Samuel Long Jr of Kansas City was acquitted of murdering Phillip Sandoval, a case that hinged on a self defense claim after the September 11 incident. Jurors found insufficient evidence of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Colon Samuel Long, Jr
Kansas City
Phillip Sandoval
Long
Sandoval
Hanish Found Guilty Targeting Sun Cult Master
Otto Zar Hanish founder of the Mazdoz nan sun cult was found guilty in federal court of violating the interstate commerce law by shipping his book Inner Studies to the United States via express. The case carries a possible $5000 fine or five years in prison or both. The defense seeks a new trial while awaiting ruling. The cult reportedly has about 14 000 members nationwide.
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Chicago
Otto Zar Hanish
Mack
Express
Hanish
Chiago
Maordaznan Sun
United States
Mayor S L Shank Resigns From Indianapolis Job
Samuel Lewin Shank resigned as mayor of Indianapolis after discussions with union labor officials about an impending teamsters strike. Impeachment talks were said to be filed if the strike could not be avoided. His stance during a street car strike led to the resignation of Police Superintendent Hyland and Board of Public Safety President Davis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Samuel Lewin Shank
Shank
Marti J. Hyland
Wiliam E. Davis
Board of Public Enfety
Plane crash in Epernay kills both occupants in hedge crash
Telegraphic notes report a military plane in Epernay hit a hedge on landing, caught fire, and burned the two occupants to death. Charred bodies could not be identified. Also noted are deaths and notices from Memphis and Washington involving figures in entertainment, governance, and naval matters.
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France
Alplane
Memphis
Tenn
Charles L. Wertham
Mississippi
Washington
Navy
Wilson
Joseph TW. Strachan
Philippine Scouts
Manila
Fort William
British official backs Monroe Doctrine at Thanksgiving dinner
London November 29 The American Society in London held a Thanksgiving dinner with Viscount Haldane the lord high chancellor declaring support for the Monroe Doctrine. About 350 Americans attended along with many British guests and cheered his remarks.
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Lord Haldane
United States
London
Viscount Haldane
Four Men Die At Sea From Pacific Liner Incident
Four men drown after one is washed overboard from the President en route Seattle to San Francisco. Three rescuers die when their small boat capsizes off Coos Bay, Oregon. Fire causes $65,000 loss in Grand Rapids building blaze. no lives lost.
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Seattle
Coos Bay
Ore
Grand Rapids
Mich
Vanderveen & Stonehorse
Choice of Pindell Nomination Lapses in Senate
Washington December 2 The nomination of Henry J. Pindell of Peoria Illinois for ambassador to Russia lapsed at end of the first session of the Sixty third Congress for want of Senate confirmation.
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Senate
War Chips Raze City to Attack Mazatlan Next
Mexican gunboats bombarded Altata in Sinaloa destroying the city, then joined a land and sea action against Mazatlan where rebel forces hold the port. Reports say Villa leads the rebel advance toward Guadalajara and Mexico City as Huerta seeks funds to sustain resistance.
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Coahuila
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Guadalajara
Francisco Villa
Vera Cruz
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Suffolk
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Fletcher
John Lind
Craddock
United States
City of Mexico
Vittoria
Postal funding tops large 306 million request for next year
Washington reports Post master General Burleson has sent a 306 million dollar appropriation request to Congress for the next fiscal year. The proposal aims to extend parcel post and cites the service's strong surplus of 4.6 million. Madden proposes salary rules tied to office gross receipts and penny postage is a major legislative goal with multiple bills already filed. War Department issues record army estimates at 106 million, up 19 million from last year, while Agriculture seeks 25 million for its programs.
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Houston
Rivers Beats Cross in Twenty Round Vernon Arena Fight
Joe Rivers came back strongly to outbox Lead Cross in a 20 round bout in Vernon, winning on points after a savage battle. Rivers dominated 15 rounds, with Cross pressing to the end. The victory earns Rivers a return match with Willie Ritchie.
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Cal
Joe Rivers
Cross Et Verdon
Blake
Rivers
Vernon Arena
Cross
Fang
Willie Ritchie
Tainted Meat Poisoning Kills in Cordoba Region
One hundred five people in Fuente Ovejuna near Cordoba were poisoned Monday by tainted meat. Thirteen died and many others remain in critical condition. Local authorities investigate the outbreak as officials warn residents to avoid suspected meat sources.
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Madrid
Fuente Ovejuna
Cordoba
Lincoln's Guard Dies in Gettysburg Fifty Years On
Isaac Woucher, who served as one of President Lincoln's bodyguards during the Gettysburg Address, has died in his hometown on the anniversary of the event. The longtime resident, remembered for his service guarding the president, passed away this week at his home.
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Gettysburg
Isaac Woucher
President Lincoln
Army Defeats Navy In Open Play Turn Tide
President Wilson attended the Army West Point football game in New York as 42,000 spectators watched Army beat Navy 22 to 9 at Brush Stadium. The cadets moved the ball with forward passes and multiple drives, scoring three touchdowns and two goals from placement while Navy managed a lone goal from placement and a late surge.
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Hodgson
Nicholls
Gilchrist
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Frst
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Train kills two in buggy near Kokomo Indiana
In Fairfield a Lake Erie and Western train struck a closed buggy killing Mrs. Wilber Youngman aged twenty and fatally injuring her husband both of Champaign Illinois. Edward Grishaw also died in the accident. Henry Spencer to be hanged December 19 following murder conviction pending Supreme Court action.
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Ind
Wilber Youngman
Champaign
Fairfield
Lake Erie & Wealern
Edward Grishaw
Spencer
Wheaton
Henry Spencer
Mildred Allison-Rexroat
Supreme Court
Wife Separates From Couden In District Court
Mrs Helen J Couden filed in the District supreme court for dismissal of her divorce suit against Rear Admiral Albert R Couden retired She had secured a separation on Tuesday Diamonds Worth 2000 Stolen In Cincinnati A thief smashed the window of E F Kaslin's jewelry store and grabbed a tray of diamonds valued at 2000 The thief was chased but escaped
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Helen J. Couden
District Agpreme Court
Albert R. Couden
Cincinnati
E. F. Kaslin
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