Fitzsimmons Fails in Thirteenth Round with O'Brien
In San Francisco at Cal-Robert Fitzsimmons collapses after the thirteenth round of a bout with Jack O'Brien. Referee Graney awards the win to O'Brien as Fitzsimmons sits exhausted in his corner. The aging champion acknowledges he has given his best and fights his last.
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Snechanics’ Pavilion
San Francisco
Cal
Robert . Fitzsimmons
Jack O'Brien
Graney
O'Brien
Fitzsimmons
Pitt
Eudie
Fitz
Simmons
Heke
Canal Bill Passes Senate After Conference Action
Washington reports the Senate accepted the conference committee report on the Panama Canal emergency appropriation bill. The House stance on restoration of the bond provision and revenue-origin provisions was discussed. Speeches by Ajilson Spooner and Teller supported that the Senate did not contravene constitutional requirements.
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Washington
Senate
Conference Committee
House
Messrs. Ajilson
Spooner and Teller
House of Representatives
Walsh Can Survive Wreck and Gain Control
Chicago reports that John R. Walsh will retain unhampered control of most interests except the three suspended banks and items he disposes of. The clearing house committee backed him with a $100,000 check to contractor Kinsock, aiding the Chicago Southern railroad work and fostering a link to the belt line and Walsh coal fields outlet.
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Chicago
Shicago
John R. Walsh
Clearing House Committee
Contradtor Kinsock
Chicago ‘Southern
Clearing House Association
Walsh
Chicago Territory
Bond Coupons Stolen in Nebraska Loss Report
Boston police advertise the missing bond land stock coupons from Dixon county Nebraska. The list includes real estate bond No 1952 due 1910 and coupon dated January 1 1906. Unidentified parties are suspected.
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Nebraska
Boston
Bank
Dixon ‘County
Secretary Wilson backed in cotton crop debate
In Washington a sharp debate over the Lovering resolution to reestimate the cotton crop by the Agriculture Department led the House Agriculture Committee to lay the measure on the table on January 10, 1906. Webb of North Carolina Burleson of Texas and other cotton state members urged its defeat, arguing it would depress the market.
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Wilson
Washington
Lovering
House Committee On Agriculture
Webb
North Carolina
Burleson
Texas
Disputed strike across Russia sparks violence and turmoil
Reports from St. Petersburg and surrounding regions describe ongoing strikes met with Cossack suppression. Attacks by union workers and red flag demonstrations registered in industrial districts. Railways damaged by revolutions, with Baltic provinces and Pskoff disorder escalating as authorities rule out universal suffrage and push a limited electoral law.
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Stu
Circom-Baikal
Far East
Russ
Pskoff
St. Petersburg
Vilarsk
Warsaw
Baltic
Frederickstad
Kreutzburg
Novae Vremya
Yisper
Marth
Buried treasure hunt for gold in Missouri river garden
South Sioux City, Nebraska reports a dig near the Missouri river for a copper box containing 2500 in gold buried seven years ago by gardener R. K. Mann. His death in Kingsley Iowa revealed the secret. Family unaware of the gold, a note explained the sale of his Dawes county farm. Workers dig by lantern light as a 40 by 100 lot is cleared.
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South
Sioux City
Nebb
Missouri River
R. KR. Mann
Mann
Kingsley
Dawes County
Guilty Verdicts in South Dakota Land Frauds Case
ST PAUL Minn The jury in the United States court trying W T Horsnell and Royal B Stearns of St Paul for frauds in connection with South Dakota lands returned verdicts of guilty against both men.
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ST. Paul, Minn
United States
Royal Bstearns of
St. Paul
South Dakota
Canal Matter Under Discussion in Senate Talks
President Roosevelt met with senators including Kittredge and Aldrich to discuss the canal situation and the ongoing senate battle over canal management. Kittredge has studied inter oceanic canals extensively and is considered a top authority on the topic.
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Washington
Roosevel
Kittredge
Aldrich
South Dakota
Senate
Big Ditch
United States
Committee On
Millard
Nebraska
Entomology Bureau Studies Hessian Fly In Wheat
Washington report cites L C Howard of the Bureau of Entomology detailing large scale experiments across the wheat belt. Researchers seek answers on Hessian fly and joint worms and aim to pinpoint the best autumn sowing time to prevent fly attack.
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Washington
L. C. Howard
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
Moscow Revolt Crushed officials say insurgents hold
Report from General Doubassoff to Emperor Nicholas and Count Witte indicates the Moscow revolt has failed and that the military controls the situation. Rebels still hold the quadrangle where workers council sits but a swift coup is not yet declared. Capture of leaders of the Fighting Legion provides the government with critical information on plans and arms.
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ST. Petersburg
Nicholas
Count Witte
Doubassoff
Moscow
Odessa
Associated Press
Kansas Tragedy Seven Occurs at Wathera Wathona Store
In Wathona Kansas John Shala a prominent merchant told Edward Morris a farmer the price of a pair of shoes was too high and then stabbed Shala to death at his store doorway in front of Christmas shoppers. Morris is jailed and has a family of six.
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Wathona
Kas
John Shala
Edward Morris
Schala
Morris
New York Group Purchases Roosevelt Birthplace for Nation
A New York organization bought the Theodore Roosevelt birthhouse at 28 East Twentieth Street for 60 000 dollars and will restore it to its antebellum condition with furniture and fittings. Andrew Carnegie Henry G Frick and General Horace Porter aided the effort with Porter reportedly contributing 10 000 dollars.
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New York
Purchase
Theodore Roosevelt
East Twentieth Street
Andrew Carnegie
Henry G. Frick
Horace Porter
Turmoil in Santo Domingo prompts U.S. stance
Cable advices from Santo Domingo report a serious crisis with the captain of Puerto Plata shot during an insurrection and the provincial governor barricading the town. The Dominion government decreed a removal of the government while the Puerto Plata governor defies authority. The State Department deems it an internal affair and will not intervene now.
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Washington
State
Navy
Santo Domingo
Puerto Plata
Dominion
State Department
Bard Hurt In Runaway Near Oxnard
Former U S Senator Bard was seriously injured in a runaway accident near Oxnard. He was thrown from his buggy into a ditch, sustaining a dislocation and a fracture of his left hind.
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Bard
San Francisco
United States
Oxnard
Mussulmans Massacred in Caucasia Dispatch
A Tiflis dispatch dated December 18 reports Muslims in Caucasia hunted by Armenians with no distinction among Persians Tartars or Ottomans. About 2000 Muslim families fled to nearby villages as Cossacks and troops roamed towns.
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Constantinople
Tiflis
Caucasia
Tillis
Jatonun
Senate Postpones Action On Officers Reappointment
The senate, in executive session, postponed action after the holidays on officers seeking a second four year detail. Senator Warren released Secretary Taft’s letter explaining legality under the army reorganization act, noting provisions about eligibility and bureau heads. Nominations for the Isthmian Canal Commission were referred to the committee on interoceanic canals.
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Ordance
Army
Senate
Warren
Taft
Isthmian Canal Commission
Committee On Interoceanic Canals
President Must Have A Railroad Rate Bill
Washington Congress faces a decisive session on railroad rate legislation aligned with President Roosevelt. The White House stance brands any senator opposing the program as an administration foe, risking loss of influence for the rest of the term.
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Washington
Congress
Hooervelt
White House
House
Senate
Strikes Spread in St Petersburg. City Goes Under Siege
Reports from Moscow through Wednesday evening say the strike began successfully and spread rapidly. Electric plants are closed, Denbassoff declares a partial siege empowering civil authorities. next steps include a possible state of siege and perhaps martial law if conditions worsen.
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ST. Petersburg
Moscow
Denbassoff
Togo Farewell Urges Tight Helmet Strings
Field Marshal Yamagata named to privy council as Admiral Togo retires as navy head. In a farewell address to officers and sailors of the combined Japanese fleet, dissolved Thursday, he urged constant readiness for emergencies and urged Victors to keep their helmet strings tighter.
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Yamagata
Togo
Eeneret Staff
Navy
Wadsworth Meets Roosevelt Over New York Speakership
James W. Wadsworth Jr., named by Governor Higgins as New York assembly speaker choice, met at the White House with President Roosevelt by appointment. The half hour conference covered events preceding and following Wadsworth’s selection as party leader in the lower house.
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Washington
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Higgins
New York Assembly
Roosevelt
White House
Wadsworth
Ambassador Thomp son named to Mexico amid reshuffle
Washington officials announced that David E. B. Thompson, already ambassador to Brazil, was chosen as ambassador to Mexico. Herbert H. D. Pierce was selected as the first American minister to Norway, with Charles Denby named as successor to Pierce in the State Department.
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Washington
David EB. Thompson
Brazil
Mexico
Herbert H. D. Pierce
Norway
Charles Denby
Pierce
State Department
Department
Nebraska U S Attorneyship Offered To Baldrige
Omaha attorney Howard H Baldrige of Baldrige and De Bord has been asked to accept the United States district attorneyship for Nebraska now held by Irving F Baxter who has ignored the state department request that he resign.
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U. S
Omaha
Howard H. Baldrige
Baldrige & de Bord
United States District
Nebraska
Irving F. Baxter
State Department
Denver Bankers Found Guilty Conspiracy Verdict
Denver bankers Colen Leonard Imboden and James A. Hill were found guilty of conspiring to wreck the Denver Savings Bank, marking a decisive outcome in a high profile financial case.
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Denver
Colen Leonard Imboden
James A. Hill
Denver Savings Bank
Russians Clash In Moscow Civil War Death Toll Mounts
A Moscow civil conflict reports estimate 6 000 killed and 14 000 wounded as rebels and troops clash near rail stations. Barricades rise citywide. civilians suffer stray bullets amid scarce provisions. In St Petersburg officials restore telegraph links as fighting escalates with machine guns and artillery unleashing heavy casualties.
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Moscow
ST. Petersburg
Settled Debt by Pistol Route in Lewiston Hotel
Denver Colen William Wilson a cattleman was killed by J D Henderson a former partner in the Lewiston hotel lobby. Henderson then shot himself as a policeman seized him, dying in the officer’s arms. The partners long ago dissolved their cattle business with Henderson accusing Wilson of fraud in the final settlement.
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Denver
Colen
William Wilson
J. D. Henderson
Lewiston Hotel
Henderson
Wilson
Investigations Continue After Baxter Dismissal
The president ordered Judge Baxter removed as U S district attorney, prompting widespread comment on Christmas Day. Baxter was not in his office that morning but had received the telegraphic order. A Secret Service official connected to Nebraska land fraud probes said removals will not halt the investigations. Evidence gathering will proceed for the May grand jury, with the matter growing increasingly complex.
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Omaha
Baxter
United State District Attorney
Marshal Mathews
Grand Jury
Ambassador White Seeks Change of Morocco Conference Venue
State Department informed as Ambassador White, named U S representative for the Morocco conference, notifies Secretary Root of a proposal to move the gathering from Algeciras to Madrid. White’s report suggests no immediate department objection or direct action required at this time.
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State Department
Washington, D.C
Ambassador White
United States
Morocco
Root
Algeciras
Madrid
White
Nebraska Delegation Plans Harmonious Action in Congress
The Nebraska group, endorsing several figures and seeking unity, met at the Dewey hotel to organize with Norris as chairman and Hinshaw as secretary. They vow to meet every Tuesday night to discuss issues needing concerted action and express full harmony with Senators Burkett and Milard in supporting agreed measures.
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Washington
al Tiance Long
Elot Ioesca
Bus
Kinkaid
C. H. Cornell
Marentino
Ifr
Revolver
Nebraska
Deway Hotel
Norris
Hinshaw
Congress
Burkett
M Lard
Famine Distress Reported in Northeastern Japan
An eye witness returns from the famine area in the northeast province and describes the dire conditions. Winter has worsened the crisis, with thousands on the verge of starvation, and swift relief is essential. Officials will urge aid and request international sympathy.
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Tokio
Province
Valinon
President signs canal bill authorizing eleven million dollars
President signs a canal bill providing 11 million dollars for work as part of a 21 million dollar Panama canal appropriation. Secretary Shaw notes that while the bond sale mechanism is set, the treasury does not plan an immediate issue due to current market conditions and liquidity needs.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Panama Canal
Shaw
Panama
Treasury Department
Bryan Declines Manila Invitation Over Free Critique
William J. Bryan, in Hong Kong, declines Acting Governor Ide's Manila invitation, saying as a newspaper representative he cannot accept private hospitality to avoid obligations. A Manila committee will meet him on arrival December 22 before he checks into a hotel.
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Manila
William J. Bryan
Hong Kong
Ide
Representativ S
Bryan
Insular
Supreme Court
José
Corbin
Old Soldier Arrest Highlights Mail Theft Claim
Kansas City reports Patrick J. McLaushlin, 63, commander of McPherson post GA, said to be nephew of General John A. Logan, was arrested for stealing a gold watch case from the mails in the federal building mailing room after serving as night coal passer in the boiler room.
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Kansas City
Patrick J. McLaushlin
McPherson Post
John A. Logan
McLaughlin
Federal Building
Government Takes Judgment Across Railroads
In Portland Oregon the Northern Pacific Railway and Oregon Railroad Navigation Co. faced federal judgments for violations of the safety appliance act. Northern Pacific was fined 200 dollars and Oregon Railroad Navigation 400 dollars. Demurrer by Oregon Railroad Navigation was withdrawn. similar actions target Terminal Company and Southern Pacific.
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Portland
Ore
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Northern Pacific
Terminal Company
Southern Pacific
Will Go Slow on Bonds in Panama Canal Bill
Secretary Shaw said the Panama canal bill improves bond sale laws and allows issuing bonds anytime, but the treasury department does not plan an immediate issue.
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Washington
Shaw
Congress
Panama
Treasury Department
Hungarian Cabinet Resigns After Audience With Emperor
Premier Fejervary tendered the entire Hungarian cabinet's resignation to Emperor Franz Joseph after an audience at Vienna. The move follows political tensions in Hungary during the period.
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Vienna
Fejervary
Francis Joseph
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Ftzsimmons
O'Brian
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Wathera
San Domingo
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