Congress Leaders At Sea Over Tariff and Waterways Plans
Washington dispatch notes congressional leaders in a standoff over finance tariff and inland waterways, with both parties split. Speakers hint at rate law amendments, while Democratic pressure on tariffs clashes with Republican delays ahead of the presidential election. A Mississippi river deepening push and navy expansion are also likely themes, as adjournment timing eyes May end.
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Kimmons Alive in Texas Telegram Clears Mystery
Oakland sheriff relays a telegram from Sour Lake Texas stating I am in Sour Lake, Texas Know nothing of accident written today by T Karl Kimmions This confirms speculation that he was not murdered by M A Wickins now jailed for killing his wife Also reports on a Kentucky teen shooting a sweetheart and a gas explosion in Michigan with casualties and injuries.
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News in Brief from a Turbulent Era Headlines
Mayor John Van Fossen of psitan ti Mich committed death by own action by shoot. Noted physician George F. Shrady of New York died. Ricardo Castro, leading Mexican composer, died of pneumonia. America’s Cup challenge dropped by Royal Swedish Yacht Club. Five factory workers killed when a freight train hit a trolley in Waterbury Conn. Four men robbed an automobile party near Riverside N J with cord knives. George F. Porter, Minneapolis attorney and theater figure, died of heart disease in Omaha. Two killed and eight injured by elevator collapse in Chicago. Fire destroyed blocks in Cody Wyo and mined town Granite Gulch Cal. Woman on horseback robbed four New Yorkers near Torrington Conn. Charles S. Harper, Chicago pioneer, dies planning golden wedding. Mrs. Lucy Hagenow, Chicago midwife, gets 20 years for causing a death. William J. Bryan presented a marble fountain to New Haven Conn. Judge Kalligar Beatrice Neb sentenced Meade Shunivar to be hanged March 12. Bristol Va young women attempt suicides after death by own action pact. George Edali exonerated after Doyle and Ranken efforts. Ranken family deeded estate and stock valued over $2,000,000 to school in St Louis. Mrs. Sadie Anderson of Chicago self immolates. Gen. Jen Jastremski, Confederate veteran, dies in Baton Rouge. Clinton Bank robbers plead guilty in Bloomington Jr. Mary Eddy is decorated by French government as Academie.
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Christian Sclener
French acquitted in Ken how feud murder case
Lexington dispatch reports B Fulton French was found not guilty of complicity in the assassination of James B Maren. The verdict marks a notable feud trial in the Kentucky mountains. Judge Hargis and ex sheriff Edward Callahan, charged with involvement, are also acquitted.
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President Roosevelt at Madison home for Thanksgiving
Roosevelt spends Thanksgiving at President Madison's home near Montpelier Virginia with Mrs. Roosevelt and the Longworths. A family reunion follows a White House return after carriage ride. Taft to Moscow on train. Russian toasts honor Roosevelt and Nicholas. Thanksgiving dinners and banquets attended by American diplomats in London Vienna Berlin and Tiflis. crosses frontier near local time. A New York tragedy reports a woman’s suicide to the tune of her favorite song. a Kansas football halfback suffers a possible fatal brain injury.
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Killed in Auto Accident Near Escanaba
Escanaba Mich Dec 2 Capt Frank E Bent of Company I Twenty First Wisconsin National Guard was instantly killed in an automobile accident near here Saturday night Four others were injured Sumner K Prescott vp and gen mgr of Prescott Trans Works internal injuries feared fatal Isaac Stephenson Jr nephew of US Senator Stephenson arm broken Joseph Durberry fractured collar bone and one arm Albert Holquist badly bruised All party members from Marinette were en route from Gladstone to Escanaba Mr Prescott drove Bent rode beside him on the front seat The car on a steep incline lost control struck a sharp turn at hill foot sped 50 feet through the air burned upside down and broken by rear seat
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Taft Visits The Kremlin in Moscow
Secretary Taft spent Sunday touring the Kremlin with palaces and churches opened by order of Moscow governor general Lieut. Gen. Guerschelmann. An American colony banquet honored him as President Roosevelt and Emperor Nicholas were toasted. Taft spoke briefly at the consul's welcome.
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Miners Entombed After Explosion at Naomi Mine
Between 50 and 60 miners are believed buried in the Naomi mine at Fayette City after a blast of black damp late Sunday night. Rock and coal collapsed behind the entry, blocking the shaft and trapping many workers.
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Drowning Fatality and Noted Kentucky Judge Passings
Charles J Ferguson Jr of New York was found drowned in his Ossining bath tub after his wife awoke hours later. Coroner attributes fainting, head submerged in water. Judge Joseph L Landis of Hopkinsville Kentucky, a renowned western Kentucky attorney and former state senator, died at age 71 in his home.
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Illinois Congressman George W. Smith Dies in Office
Murphysboro Illinois December 2 Congress man George W Smith died suddenly Saturday night of typhomalaria at his home. He was in his twentieth year in Congress and had been ill for two weeks before his death at midnight.
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Fires claim two horses on Galstein property in Dubuque
A barn blaze on the Galstein property in Dubuque destroyed two valuable horses before help arrived. The report also covers a spate of local incidents including threats by Frank Batluf in Iowa City, a suicide attempt turned disarmament, smallpox scare in Council Bluffs, a fatal hatpin accident near Denver, a cyclist fatality in Lincoln, and corruption probes in Corwith involving forged notes and a missing cashier. The piece details various crimes, deaths, and legal actions across multiple Iowa towns.
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